1. Hello there, this is David Ault. With Mark Nixon, we make up the team behind Shadows at the Door: The Podcast, a proudly queer northern anthology podcast celebrating the quiet horror stories where atmosphere and crescendo are everything. Every month we release and discuss a full-cast story, whether it be an adaptation of a classic tale of MR James or Charles Dickens, or a modern 'pleasing terror' from the pen of Mark Nixon, or guest writers such as Laurel Hightower, Gemma Amor, or this showcase episode from special guest writer Jamie Flanagan. It's called 'Bruiser', and is the story of a care home where life slips away as gradually as the tide, where souls outlive the body and something waits outside their door. Tisha Page, an overworked carer, is about to discover there's a purpose for people like her. Featuring special guest stars Rahul Kohli and Dave Fennoy, along with a cast that includes Jazzy Frizzle, David Ault, Steve Hendrickson, Harlan Guthrie, Nikolas Yuen and Rissa Montañez. The music is by Nico Vittesse and production is by Mark Nixon.

cw: Story: slow death, memory loss, Alzheimer's disease, dementia, moderate self inflicted bodily harm, aging, implied fat phobia, eye injury, loss of eyesight, mild jump scare. Discussion: brief discussion of age related death and dementia related decline, discussion of persecution by religious figures.

Transcript can be found at: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aohjAp9NIG5Wh_UyMBE4S1VfGSJALaYj/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=118181833416603249719&rtpof=true&sd=true

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