The Rat King

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The Shrill Collective presents: “The Rat King” by L.R. Wild. “The Rat King” is a serialized, thriller, fiction podcast that weaves magical realism with urban mythology. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. For resources: https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ The Shrill Collective is women-led independent nonprofit theater company dedicated to incubating new works, challenging the cis-male-dominated canon, and using art to benefit community organizations. www.TheShrillCollective.com/ IG @TheShrillCollective /https://tinyurl.com/shrilldonate

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Part Seven: Escape from the Garden

Feb 24 2023 44 mins

Part Seven: Escape from the Garden In our final episode, Daphne hastens to outpace her stalker, uncovering alarming details. As Daphne returns to a familiar haunt, old acquaintances are reprised and danger comes calling. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of do

Part Six: There’s a Storm Brewing

Feb 17 2023 43 mins

Part Six: There’s a Storm Brewing After six years of dormancy, Daphne’s antagonists resurface with renewed vigor. Political and civil unrest expose troublesome correlations. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available.

Part Five: Let’s Make a Deal

Feb 10 2023 30 mins

Part Five: Let’s Make a Deal Daphne digs deep and takes some unique advice about her problems, resulting in a surprising agreement. She embarks on a new chapter, while a global health crisis looms. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abus

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That's right! You can now show your love for our favorite subterranean underlord by getting your very own "The Rat King" apparel. "The Rat King" tees, hoodies, and mugs as well as other Shrill swag is available now in our store. Visit the Shrill Shop: https://theshrillcollective.creator-spring.com/ "The Rat King" returns from its mid-season hiatus on Friday, February 10th wit

Mid-season Hiatus

Hey listeners! We're taking a mid-season hiatus. The Shrill Collective will be back with Episode 5 of "The Rat King" on Friday, February 10th. Until then, make sure to subscribe to our show here and follow us on Instagram: @TheShrillCollective & Twitter: @ShrillColl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-shrill-collective/message

Part Four: A Pretty Okay Species

Jan 20 2023 38 mins

Part Four: A Pretty Okay Species While Daphne bravely explores new depths, we hear some different perspectives on her dilemma. Daphne comes face-to-face with a remarkable figure. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is available.

Part Three: A Pivotal Moment

Jan 13 2023 41 mins

Part Three: A Pivotal Moment Daphne’s stalker and the rats push boundaries, and Daphne meets an ally and an opponent. As our hero ponders whether it is too late to fix her escalating problems, she witnesses a tragedy. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of dom

Part Two: There’s Always a Gap

Jan 06 2023 35 mins

Part Two: There’s Always a Gap Daphne moves into a new home, meets a mysterious cast of characters, and receives the flagship letter from her stalker… accompanied by some other intruders. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of domestic or sexual abuse, help is ava

Part One: Of Mice and Men

Jan 06 2023 31 mins

Part One: Of Mice and Men After many years of relative peace, Daphne finds herself in the midst of two familiar antagonists: her stalker and a rodent infestation. We revisit the origins of her long relationship to both. CW: Contains adult content including descriptions and instances of stalking and violence. If you or someone you know is being stalked, or is a survivor of do

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The Rat King is a serialized, thriller, fiction podcast that weaves magical realism with urban mythology. As Daphne attempts to disentangle herself from her stalker, she must confront the infestations along her path. “The Rat King” is an original audio drama by L.R. Wild, produced by The Shrill Collective. Written by L.R. Wild Produced by The Shrill Collective Directed by Chel