Metaphorical Walrus Productions

The investigators descend into the basement to continue their  investigations.  One of the investigators uncovers something horrifying. Can they survive the startling discovery? Listen to find out...

The investigators recover the Doctors Northcott and get them back on their feet.  Once discussion of the method of recovery is had, the investigators head back into the house to descend into the basement.

The investigators walk into a trap! The investigators share a moment of terror and attempt to recover from the incident.

This episode sees the investigators beginning their exploration of the  Corbitt House.  Strange noises, strange puddles, and strange feelings  fill the house.  Rockwell pilfers some valuables.

The Investigators finish exploring the burned out church.  After an unsettling experience, they travel to the Corbitt Manor to begin uncovering the dark mysteries of the cursed house.

The intrepid investigators explore the Chapel of Contemplation, hoping to find some clues about the Corbitt House.  As they do so, however, they have a brush with danger.

The investigators are gathered outside of the Corbitt House, close to dusk.  But they realize they still feel short on information.  At this point, they have a decision to make: should they venture into the house to explore and gain information, or do they try and collect more intel from other sources? Listen as they discuss and decide their plans.

All music used in this episode is from Dark Fantasy's Haunted Album unless noted otherwise

"Bump in the Night" Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3465-bump-in-the-night

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Theo drops the kids off at their houses, one by one.  Spencer makes a deal with his sister.  Rainey is confronted by her parents.  Lukas adds to his collection.  Theo walks home.

The finale of Monsters and Mysteries!  While it was never intended to be the end of the season, this episode nicely wraps up the Horror Movie Date Night story and puts a nice ending to Season One of M&M.  But don't fret! The kids will return to finish out the summer.

"Pickup_Ford_62_Start_Idle.wav" by rambler52 of freesound.org

"Cool Trace" by Anttis Instrumental (https://www.soundclick.com/artist/default.cfm?bandID=1277008&content=about) licensed under CC3.0

"Vanishing", "Investigation", by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Gearhead by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3799-gearhead

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Nowhere Land by Kevin MacLeod

Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/4148-nowhere-land

License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

The kids escape from the empty lot, mostly unscathed.  But what lies in store for them as they drive off into the sunset?  Wait... Can any of the kids drive?  Who is driving?

In this episode, we also discuss a few of the extra rules of the Tales From the Loop system! Find out what happens in this penultimate episode of Monsters & Mysteries!

"Pickup_Ford_62_Start_Idle.wav" by rambler52 of freesound.org

"turnsignal.mp3" by morganj of freesound.org

"windshieldwipers_no_rain.wav" by morganj of freesound.org

"Ghosts of Matera" by Ryan Andersen

"Vanishing", "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids have a final showdown with Allister DeMille and discover a terrifying consequence of their actions. Has their habit of attacking adults with no almost no provocation finally caught up with them? How will the kids escape this nightmare house? Find out in this episode of Monsters & Mysteries!

"camera_snap1" by thecheeseman of freesound.org

"Popping Popcorn" by BiancaBothaPure of freesound.org

"Augmentations" by Kai Engel

"Ghosts of Matera", "Lost Yrself" by Ryan Andersen

"Vanishing", "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids face off against the terrifying Al Short, who has finally revealed himself to be the madman behind the haunting films and the kid's tailored torture. They quickly discover he is the strongest and most competent foe they've faced so far. Will they prevail? Found out in this episode of Monsters & Mysteries!

"Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"SFX_ATTACK_SWORD_001" by JoelAudio of freesound.org

"Walk-mud01" by JanKoehl of freesound.org

"Chemical X" by 320bit

"Basement" by Dark Fantasy Studio

"Vanishing", "Dreamlike", by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Spencer discovers the "truth" about the disappearance of his father. Lukas searches through the house for Rainey. And when the kids meet in the basement theater, they come up with a plan. 

"Vanishing", "Bump in the Night", "Anxiety", "House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

CW: mention of animal abuse

Discover all the old flavors of candy when Spence and Theo go exploring the bizarre basement theater of Allister DeMille. Meanwhile, Lukas goes searching for answers in the attic and runs across a deep-seated fear of his own.  Will the house claim its first victims? What happens when Lukas and Wilhelm are left alone? And what scares Enigma Tough Guy Theo? Find out in this episode!

"person falling on wooden floor" by blouhond (https://freesound.org/people/blouhond/) of freesound.org

"flashlight switch" by jesabat of freesound.org

"Snapping, Wooden Fence, H.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"FX_Window_Banging_01" by PeteBarry of freesound.org

"Pullcord-switch" by NLM of Freesound.org

"Vanishing", "Bump in the Night", "Anxiety" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The Kids begin exploring Al Short's house.  Rainey and Aaron find the master bedroom, Theo and Spence head to the basement, and Lukas and Wilhelm ascend into the Attic?  What will they find?  Are they truly alone in the haunted house?  And what terrifying revelations does Theo uncover?  Find out in this episode of MONSTERS AND MYSTERIES!

"Shower, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"camera_snap1" by thecheeseman of freesound.org

"Vanishing", "Not as it Seems", "Hyperfun", "Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The Kids arrive at Al Short's house and begin their investigations, unaware of the dangers that lurk within. What do they find when they arrive at the unassuming beige house? And what mysteries await within the residence? Find out in this episode!

"Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Church Bells, Close, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Film Projector Countdown" Copyright 2013 Iwan Gabovitch, CC-BY3 license

"Synthwave" by Ran Andersen

"What's Going On" by Dark Fantasy Studio

"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Rainey's friend Aaron regales the gang with the tale of Allister DeMille, the bastard son of Cecil B. DeMille and the Black Dahlia.  Who is this mysterious figure? How is he related to what's going on? And what the heck is a white page? Find out in this episode!

The kids attempt a daring rescue of Rainey's friend, Aaron, and then try to explain what's going on to him. However, Aaron might know more about what's happening than the kids realize.

"Thunderclap at Night" by inchadney (https://freesound.org/people/inchadney/) of freesound.org

"Vanishing" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids escort Spencer back to his house and volunteer to babysit him for his recovery.  Rampant curiosity about Rainey's films gets the better of them, however, and they make their way to the local theater.  A haunting vision chases them.

"Footsteps, Stones, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Amok" by chicachico (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/chicachico) of freemusicarchive.org

"Vanishing", "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids deal with the aftermath of the events in the Antiquity Shop, and have to face the heavy hand of the law.  Was what they experienced real, or some kind of cruel trick by an unknown assailant?

"Cuckoo clock edited version" by ScottFerguson1 of freesound.org

"TV on humm off" by ERH of freesound.org

"The Clowns Have Come to Roost" by TeknoAXE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

"Synthwave" by Ryan Andersen (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen) of freemusicarchive.org

"Amok" by chicachico (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/chicachico) of freemusicarchive.org

"Vanishing", by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Rainey, Spencer, Theo, and Lukas investigate the strange smell coming from the basement.  They make a startling discovery and uncover a sinister presence.  Threatened, the kids race back upstairs and arm themselves.

"Turning on an old CRT TV" by pfranzen of freesound.org

"Cuckoo clock edited version" by ScottFerguson1 of freesound.org

"Cuckoo Clock, Single, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"ns_footstepsWood" by cmusounddesign of freesound.org

"camera_snap1" by thecheeseman of freesound.org

"TV on humm off" by ERH of freesound.org

"Phone Call Tone 1" by ximian of freesound.org

"impact thin wood snapping 002" obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

"The Clowns Have Come to Roost" by TeknoAXE is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License

"Vanishing", "Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids go and visit Enigma's Antiquity Shop to ask about the film that Rainey found.  While they're there, they begin to poke around among the oddities and indulge in their curiosity.

"Footsteps, Stones, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Jukebox, old, coin into the slot, mechanism starts to buzz" by YleArkisto of Freesound.org

"Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Mt. Fuji" by Timecrawler 82 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Timecrawler_82) of freemusicarchive.org

"Vanishing", "Not as it Seems", "Unseen Horrors" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Content Warning: Suicide mentioned

After a startling moment, the power is restored to the Police Station, but the kids are in for more surprises as they double and triple check Rainey's film.  With some clues on hand, the kids then leave the Police station to begin investigating.

"06691 horror screechy scream" by Robinhood76 of freesound.org

"Frantic violin screech" by devilfish101 of freesound.org

"Super 8 mm settingup-projector" by Eelke (http://www.eelkedekker.nl/) of freesound.org

"Vanishing", "Dreamlike", "House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Lukas, Rainey, and Theo go to check in on Spencer, only to find out he's a little under the weather.  Then, a trip to the police station to use their projector is in order!

"Closet_hit_01" by smokenweewALT of freesound.org

"Door Bell Sound" by Mike Koenig of soundbible.com

"Super 8 mm settingup-projector" by Eelke (http://www.eelkedekker.nl/) of freesound.org

"80's doodles" by doxent

"Hoedown" by Jason Shaw

"Vanishing", "Investigations" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Rainey and Theo do some shopping on Enigma's Main Street.  The antiquity shoppe that Rainey likes is open, but under mysterious new management.  What will she find in stock?  Listen to find out!

"two goats bleating in a stable" by Edufigg of freesound.org

"Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Door Bell Sound" by Mike Koenig of soundbible.com

"Hoedown" by Jason Shaw

"Clarity" by Ryan Andersen (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Ryan_Andersen) of freemusicarchive.org

"Vanishing", "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Having fully bested the Pastor of Muppets, the kids must now deal with the gruesome fallout of their actions earlier in the night.  They decide to call in the authorities to clean up the mess.  What will become of the Muppetnomicron?  How do the kids confront the consequences of self defense?  And who is the best at sewing?  Find out in the grand finale of Felt Hearts!

"Mt. Fuji" by Timecrawler 82 (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Timecrawler_82) of freemusicarchive.org

"Amok" by chicachico (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/chicachico) of freemusicarchive.org

"Vanishing", "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids fight to escape the clutches of the angry puppets!  And when they finally are able to confront the Pastor of Muppets, they have a tough choice to make.  Can they deal with the consequences of their actions?  How will they return the Muppetized kids back to normal?  And what are the moral and ethic implications of a Muppet Hole?

"Vanishing", "Eighties Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

"Ready to Fight" by David Fesliyan

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids face off against the Pastor of Muppets, but Lukas makes him face off against a theological dilemma.  How does Jim Henson fit into the divine plan?  What is the most sacred of the Muppet hand Trinity?  Is Gonzo's self-flagellation an appropriate means of worship? 

"03792 children scremaing" by Robinhood76 of freesound.org

"Door, Front, Opening, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Vanishing", "Come Play with Me", "Dreams Become Real", "Not as it Seems" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids socialize with the group gathered at the Church for the lock-in and make some life long friends and memories. Between the Pizza and the Board Games, they begin to let their guard down and enjoy a fun night.

"Whistle, Finger, Long, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

Music from https://filmmusic.io

"Vanishing", "George Street Shuffle", "Inspired" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

"Clarity" by Ryan Andersen

Lukas, Rainey, Theo, and Spence discover more felt hearts involving some of the prominent members of Enigma, and even have a shock close to home.  They decide to join the Pastor's lock in to try and connect the clues they've collected so far and work on the only lead they have.  

The kids piece together some of the clues and rush to track down their classmates Jaqueline and Bernice.  Along the way they visit Terry, a puppet enthusiast, to find out more information about the felt hearts.

But things are only getting worse for the kids...

Sound effects

• "Door Bell Sound" by Mike Koenig of soundbible.com

Music from https://filmmusic.io

• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "Blue Sizzle" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)

The kids attempt to retrieve the backpack of a missing child, confronting the powerful Manager of the Arcade in the process.  More mysteries begin to surface while the kids fight to find clues and uncover a startling material.

Music from https://filmmusic.io

• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "Pixel Peeker Polka", "Fantasia Fantasia" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids visit the local arcade. Lukas gears up to navigate Dirk the Daring through the Dragon's Lair with Spencer cheering him on while Rainey and Theo play a friendly game of air hockey!  However, their revelry is soon shattered by a scream.  What foul trouble is afoot at the arcade? Join the kids as they begin to uncover a new mystery in the sleepy town of Enigma!

Lucas, Spencer, Rainey, and Theo wake up early after the strange events the night before.  They bond over some cartoons and help around on the farm, then head out to the Arcade.  But what strange thing have they awoken to?  The news holds the key, and the Arcade might not be as safe as one would think...

Music from https://filmmusic.io

• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
• "Mornings" by Jason Shaw 

The kids face off against strangers in the woods in an epic showdown.  Rainey partakes in some capitalism, Spencer takes a lot of photos, and Theo wins the day.  Then, they meet a person larger than life and receive a dire warning.  One of the mysteries of Enigma is uncovered in this final episode of The Last Day of School!

Music from https://filmmusic.io

• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "On the Cool Side", "80's Action" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
• License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Spencer, Rainey, Theo, and Lukas make the bold choice to venture into the woods near Lukas' family farm to investigate the strange lights they saw the night before.  But while they are there, they make a startling discovery--and maybe bite off more than they can chew!

Join the kids as they try to get to the heart of the mysterious lights in the sky!

All music and sound effects are used with permission or under the Creative Commons license unless attributed here:

• "Phone Call Tone 1" by ximian of freesound.org
• "Door Open 2" by MWLANDI of freesound.org
• Music from https://filmmusic.io
• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "Laser Groove", "The House of Leaves" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)
• License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

The kids meet up after school to discuss the strange phenomena that they experienced the night before.  However, they learn of a new ordinance enacted by the mayor of the sleepy town of Enigma.

• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "Laser Groove" by Kevin McLeod (www.incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• "80s Doodles" by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2013 
• "Clarity" by Ryan Andersen
• "Street Dancing" by Timecrawler 82 of freemusicarchive.org

The kids experience a strange phenomena the night before the last day of school, and make plans to meet up after school.

Welcome to the sleepy town of Enigma, listeners! This is the first episode in our first Arc. It will take the kids into the woods of Enigma, chasing a cryptid that could be the cause of some mysterious disappearances.

The following sounds are used under Creative Commons

• "Rooster Calling, Close, A" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org
• "Vanishing", "Beauty Flow", "Laser Groove" by Kevin McLeod (www.incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
• "80s Doodles" by Doxent Zsigmond (c) copyright 2013 

Greetings, listeners! Welcome to the sleepy town of Enigma, Oregon, where strange things happen daily and only the kids and the weird adults experience it.

In this Episode 0, you'll meet the cast consisting of Lukas McElroy, the Hick with a heart of gold, Theodore White, the truant rocker searching for his brother, Spencer Palmer, the cryptozoid fanatic shutterbug, and Lorraine "Rainey" Taylor, the tutu-wearing weirdo who can't help but getting into trouble.

Thank you to Kevin McLeod of www.incomptech.com for the intro and outro theme, Vanishing, used under the Attribution 3.0 license, part of the Creative Commons license.

Metaphorical Walrus Productions plays Skybound Games' "Red Flag: The Game of Terrible Dates"!  Meet prospective dates such as the guy who is a Profession Chef that owns a penthouse suite and has two other spouses, the girl who loves theatre that makes your friends jealous of you, but also has coleslaw hands, and the girl who compulsively licks doorknobs!

Listen to Sarah, Jake, Matthew, Brett, and Gin almost pee their pants laughing!

In which our posse meets the King of Cacophony and has a nice meal with him and the Prince Bergil.  Sikuaq has a strange drink, Deputy follows a person, and Lakoa gets a very temporary job.

"Water, Dripping, Slow, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Dripping, Slow, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Dripping-Water-Cave-Waves-.wav" by Maurice_J_K of freesound.org

"Clarinet Test 1" by shewbox of freesound.org

"Broken Trumpet.wav" by molefimanaka of freesound.org

"Fireworks, Crackle, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"Look Busy" Kevin MacLeod (incomptech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

In which the posse deliberates over breakfast on what to do once the train pulls into Cacophony.  Deputy makes a friend, Big Paul gets slapped, and Sikuaq burns an image from her mind.

Sound effects used under Creative Commons, otherwise listed here under Attribution 3.0:

"Synthetic Steam Engine" by rudicangiotti of freesound.org

"Empty Train moving slowly" by avakas of freesound.org

"Freight train passing" by hazmattproductions of freesound.org

"Fire3" by pushtobreak of freesound.org

"treinREM" by hanstimm of freesound.org

"people on a party" by unfa of freesound.org

"Lucky the Horse" and "Living in my Memories" by Lobo Loco 

In which our posse works to foil a dastardly assassination attempt against the Princes of Cacophony and Noman's Land.  Josiah rings some bells, Lakoa finds some gems, and Sikuaq makes a holey mess.

The following sound effects and songs were used in this episode under the Attribution license:

"glass_kappa_02" by mugwood of freesound.org

"Breaking wood" by jorickhoofd of freesound.org

"Empty Train moving slowly" by avakas of freesound.org

"Bell6" by juskiddink of freesound.org

"Screaming 10" by vtownpunks of freesound.org

"Bell 010" by kyster of freesound.org

"Magical Pulse" by Davexole of Four Orbs

"Aggression" and "Ready to Fight" by David Fesliyan of fesliyanstudios.com

"Living in my Memories" by Lobo Loco

"Mystery Sax" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

In which our posse talks with a sommelier and uncovers an assassination attempt, then move to meet and warn the two princes.  Meanwhile, Sikuaq takes a drink, Deputy invents a food, and Josiah gets decked.

Sound effects and music used in this episode used under Attribution 3.0 and Creative Commons licenses:

"slow cargo train 2" by Robinhood76, "Steam train horn 02" by eliasheuninck, and "Music Box Melody" by DRFX of freesound.org

"Magical Pulse" by Davexole of Four Orbs

"Mystery Sax", "Hyperfun", and "Halls of the Undead" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) 

In which we join Sikuaq and her three gnome friends on her first ever adventure: helping the outpost of Fort Foothold against some dangerous creatures.  

The following sound clips were used in this production under Attribution 3.0 and Creative Commons CC0 1.0:

"Glass Smash, Bottle, C.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

"SFX_ATTACK_SWORD_001" by JoelAudio of freesound.org

"Battle Strings" by Ageless of looperman.com

"Premium Beat 7 - I Still Need You - Strings" by MINOR2GO of looperman.com

"Fireflies and Stardust", "Pennsylvania Rose" by Kevin MacLeod at incompetech.com

"12 Mornings" by Jason Shaw

All other sound effects from Freesound.org.