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An interactive storytelling experience where the listeners get to vote on which direction the story goes.

Rebecca McKinnon


    • May 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 36 EPISODES


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    The Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2022 9:34


    In the final episode of the season, your votes have the wolf hunters returning home. But the village leader isn't sure he's ready to give up until he realizes he'd be facing Crimson and the pack on his own.If you'd like to a copy of the written version of our story to read yourself, or in order to support the podcast, Crimson is available on Amazon.

    The Hunt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2022 10:36


    In this episode, Crimson decides to take Sawyer's advice and stay at the cottage instead of taking the wolf pack deep into the woods.But the hunt doesn't stay where it should.At the end of the episode, she faces another decision — one you can have a say in. Which choice do you want Crimson to take? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    Facing Sawyer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2022 14:15


    In this episode, your votes have Crimson allowing Sawyer to face a wolf.At the end of the episode, she faces another decision — one you can have a say in. Which choice do you want Crimson to take? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    The Wolf Crown

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2022 13:34


    In the closest vote of the season so far, you chose to have Crimson put on the crown.With the crown on her head, Crimson learns about the rise and fall of the city that has been hidden in the woods for so long, and its connection to the wolves — and to her.At the end of the episode, she faces another decision — one you can have a say in. Which choice do you want Crimson to take? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    A Pack of Wolves

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2022 12:00


    Your votes have Crimson approaching the wolf.Crimson learns the wolves want something from her, and she agrees to help them. In the middle of the night, she leaves her home behind and allows herself to be led deep into the woods, through trees she's never seen, on an impossible path.At the end of the episode, she faces another decision — one you can have a say in. Which choice do you want Crimson to take? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2022 12:54


    Your votes have Crimson keeping Sawyer in the dark about the wolf following them.On the trip back to Crimson's cottage we get a peek at where Sawyer lives, and the friendship between the two. After Sawyer leaves, there's a feeling of expectation in the air, and Crimson isn't exactly sure what it is she's waiting for . . . until she startles awake in front of the fire and discovers visitors in her garden.Which do you want Crimson to do? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    Through The Woods

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2022 14:21


    Your votes have Crimson taking the shortcut through the woods, where something unexpected happens when she comes across a wolf.After visiting the Widow Hazel, Crimson heads home on the road, accepting a ride from our woodcutter, Sawyer. But someone's following them through the woods, and Crimson has to decide if she should tell Sawyer a wolf is keeping pace with them, or if she should try to keep him from noticing.Which do you want Crimson to do? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    Crimson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2022 11:39


    In the first episode of the season, we're introduced to Crimson, a woman who makes her living dying fabric her special shade of red. She lives in a cottage beside the woods, and is much more comfortable in that setting than in the local village.After her friend Sawyer warns her to take the road to visit the Widow Hazel because of increased danger in the woods, Crimson must decide if she's going to listen to his advice and take the long way around, or trust in something her grandfather told her several years ago and take the shortcut through the woods.Which do you want Crimson to do? Cast your vote at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot/Voting will be open for one week.Join author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote and to see where your choice takes us.

    The Watchman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 15:12


    Join Sid as your votes lead him to sneak aboard the Fortune's Queen and come face to face with the nightwatchman who's hunted him across an ocean. Secrets from Maggie's past will be revealed, justice — of a sort — will be served, and Silver Sid will find his destiny in this conclusion to the season.If you'd like a copy of the written version of our story, you can find it on Amazon under the title Pirate's Blade.This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Treausre Ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 13:41


    Based on your votes, the pirates from Libertalia join Maggie, Hasty Hank, and Silver Sid as they finally attack the treasure ship and its escort.At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where where the story goes from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Libertalia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 13:19


    In this episode, your votes have you joining Silver Sid as he experiences Libertalia with Hank, Maggie, and Amir. Will they find allies to help them take the treasure ship?At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where where the story goes from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    The Renegade's Revenge

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 13:37


    Join Sid as the first mate aboard the Renegade's Revenge as Captain Hank leads them to Libertalia!At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where where the story goes from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Reputation Begins

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 16:55


    In this episode your votes have Sid trying to stop the attack on Hasty Hank. When the fight is over and the resulting problems resolved, Maggie and Hank give Sid a choice he would never have expected.At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where where the story goes from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Blood Magic

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 15:24


    This episode has the crew learning why Sid stowed away on the Fortune's Queen, and Sid learns what sets his dagger apart from other weapons. When another ship draws near, Hasty Hank is at Sid's side as he faces his first attack as a pirate.At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on what happens next. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    The Island

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 10:31


    Join Sid as he sneaks through the jungle to spy on Captain Maggie and her shadow in hopes of learning something interesting about the island that's only sometimes there.At the end of the episode you'll have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!

    Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 15:33


    Before Sid is ready to fight with the crew of the Fortune's Queen, he must first learn to hold his own in a fight with his dagger. To help him prepare, the captain assigns one of the crew to train him.At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where where the story goes from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Going On The Accord

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 17:21


    In this episode, your votes have Sid going on the accord!What does Sid need to know to be a pirate? Learn what the Articles of the Fortune's Queen contain and what on-ship job Sid is assigned.At the end of the episode you'll be given the chance to vote on where the ship sails and what they'll face. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    The Tallest Mast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 21:34


    As Season 3 begins we meet this season's main character, Sid.When Sid becomes the main suspect in the murder of the Head of the Watch he decides it's time to leave town, quiet-like. Smuggling himself onto a ship, he sets off on a very different adventure than the one he'd expected.At the end of the episode you'll have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplotJoin author and narrator Rebecca McKinnon in our next episode to learn the results of the vote!This episode includes music by Alexander Nakarada and Rafael Krux. Additional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Spell Returned

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 8:35


    This is the episode to listen to if, after Episode 3, if you believe Griselda should remain wary of Hilda.Season 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Stolen Glory

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 8:21


    This is the episode to listen to if, after Episode 3, you wanted Griselda to trust Hilda and allow her into her home.Season 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    The Witch's Allegiance

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 10:18


    After listening to Episode 2, if you chose to have Griselda take the amulets to the festival, you've found the right episode here.Season 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Wild Witch

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 9:44


    If, at the end of Episode 2, you wanted Griselda to replace the talismans with her amulets, you've come to the right place.Season 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Coven's Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 8:26


    In this season's first episode, you were given a choice. If you wanted Griselda to break the circle of witches and walk away, this is the episode you want.Griselda's RevengeSeason 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Coven Worn Thin

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 7:12


    At the end of Episode 1, you were given a choice. If you wanted our witch to have permission to create amulets to protect the villagers, you're in the right place! In this episode Griselda is not only allowed to make them, but she's given help for the job.Griselda's RevengeSeason 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    A Witch Rebelling

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 7:27


    If, at the end of our last episode, you wanted Mother Abigail to refuse Griselda's request to make amulets, this is the episode you want! Join us as Griselda rebels against the Witch Mother's demand.Griselda's RevengeSeason 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    The Witching Moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 7:43


    Griselda's RevengeSeason 2 is our Halloween Special. This season, there won't be voting. Instead, you're able to explore each of the story options. Each choice you make leads to a different ending. If you get to an ending you don't like you can go back and make a different choice. Everyone deserves revenge.When Griselda discovers the coven leader is putting her own agenda above the highest calling of witches — protecting those without Power — something must be done.In this short story, the reader takes charge, choosing the storyline they want to follow.Everyone deserves revenge. With five possible endings, there are as many ways for Griselda to seek it.With music by Alexander Nakarada and Brian TeohAdditional sound effects from https://www.zapsplat.com

    Paintings & Plans

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 23:43


    Based on your votes, in this installment of our story Marianne stays at Meekford Cottage while trying to heal her broken heart.This episode concludes our clean regency romance. Watch for the next season coming soon!

    Dancing & Dreams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 23:31


    Based on your votes, this chapter of our story has Lord Humphries hosting a ball, and during the ball Marianne realizes the extent of her feelings for him. While Felix knows to expect everyone in attendance, Marianne comes across someone she doesn't expect to be there. As always, at the end of today's episode you'll have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Hoofbeats & Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2020 23:43


    Based on your vote, Marianne returns home, Grandmother joining her as they take Felix's Granny to Rowan Park. As she's settling in she has visitors — including Felix (Lord Humphries), who extends and invitation for him to join her in his fields, as there's something he wants to show her. She makes a new friend and is offered an impressive gift. When invited for tea with Granny and Lady Beatrice, Marianne enters the manor house at Rowan Park for the first time. At the end of the episode you'll again have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Leaving Scars & Taking Leave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 26:42


    Picking up the story from our last episode, Marianne is in the hands of men who are after Oliver. Based on your vote, Marianne decides to fight back and try to escape. When she needs it, help comes from an unexpected ally. As always, at the end of the episode you'll have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our story to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Libraries & Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 27:10


    Based on your vote, Marianne goes to Charles for help with Oliver. After learning the reason behind Oliver's beating, Charles, Jasper, and Felix realize Marianne could be in danger. Felix decides it would be best for him to return Oliver to the country, while Jasper and Charles are determined not to let Marianne out of their sight — even if it means attending a ball and visiting the Tower Menagerie. As always, at the end of the episode you'll have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our story to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Eccentricities & Scandals

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 32:16


    Based on your unanimous vote, this episode of our story finds Marianne in London with her grandmother. Shopping ensues, as does a dinner party — and a couple of scandalous behaviors. Marianne has decided it's time to start cultivating a reputation for being eccentric. At the end of the episode you'll again have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Anger & Acceptance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 34:09


    Your votes have us joining Marianne as she frets over the woman she saw in Lord Humphries' carriage. Determined to accept her fate as a spinster and take responsibility for her own happiness, Marianne determines to fill her days with things she enjoys.At the end of the episode you'll again have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Toasting Forks & Lost Tempers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 29:26


    Based on your votes, this chapter of our story picks up with Marianne accepting Lord Humphries' offer of a ride home.At the end of today's story, you'll again have the opportunity to vote on which direction you'd like our plot to go. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Chipped Teacups & Maternal Meddling

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 30:14


    In the first installment of our story, we step into Regency England to meet Marianne Thistlewayte — and to see her plans for the future turn to smoke.In this storytelling experience, it's up to the listeners to decide where her future will go from here. Voting will be open for one week at www.rebeccamckinnon.com/picktheplot

    Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 2:30


    Welcome to Pick the Plot! In this trailer, you'll learn what the show is about, as well as a little about the storyteller behind the stories.

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