The Author's Anathema

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College student Natalie Thurmond just got a narrating gig for a mysterious and reclusive author to record an eerie audiobook. As every chapter is read, however, she realizes with dawning horror that each tale holds an unsettling personal connection. Assisted by her level-headed and studious girlfriend, Eleanor, the two try to solve the mystery of who The Author is, and why Natalie sees herself and those she loves within the pages of The Author's Anathema.

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    • Oct 13, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 15m AVG DURATION
    • 13 EPISODES


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    A Glossary (Q&A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 16:19


    *Spoilers for Season One of The Author's Anathema within this episode* In which Cass and Elle answer some questions about the characters, process, and plans for The Author's Anathema. The Author's Anathema will return for Season Two in 2023. The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott and Ellawyn Ketch, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For updates on future seasons and more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema.

    Chapter Ten: Resting Place

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 17:45


    In which Natalie, Eleanor, and Sebastian go on an expedition, uncovering long-hidden secrets that culminate in disaster. Content Warnings: -Discussions of murder -Suspense -Tense conversations The Author's Anathema will return for Season Two in 2023. The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott and Ellawyn Ketch, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Sebastian Peterson was played by Juno Manoogian. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For updates on future seasons and more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema.

    A Novella

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2022 9:08


    In which an older recording is found, with no real importance, giving a brief respite before the journey ahead. Content Warnings: None The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Nine: Author's Note

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2022 19:28


    In which Natalie can't sleep, and discovers something new within the pages of the book. Content Warnings: -Discussions of murder -Manipulation The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of The Author was played by Zainab Imran. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Eight: Shallow Grave

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 17:06


    In which Natalie reaches the final chapter of the book, solving some long forgotten mysteries while leaving many unanswered. Content Warnings: -Murder -Alcoholism -Violence -Descriptions of mild gore (Bones breaking) The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. The role of The Author was played by Zainab Imran. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Seven: Seasick

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 15:40


    In which Natalie moves one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of The Author through one of the book's final stories. Content Warnings: -Descriptions of moderately graphic gore -Compulsive self-injury -Illness -Death -Isolation The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. The role of Jessica Harris was played by Paige Adams. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Six: Do Not Resuscitate

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2022 18:00


    In which Natalie continues with her job, still dealing with the consequences of the previous chapter she read. Content Warnings: -Hospital Setting -Death Hey everyone! The Author's Anathema will be taking a short hiatus after this chapter to finalize the final few episodes of the season. We will be returning with Chapter Seven on July 28th and resuming our bi-weekly release schedule from there. Thank you so much for all of your patience and support. The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Five: Alone Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2022 17:29


    In which the next story Natalie reads confuses her, and she has to deal with the consequences of her new recording arrangement. Content Warnings: -Isolation -Suffocation -Slight claustrophobia The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Four: Silence

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2022 19:23


    In which Natalie reads on, as the stories close in around her with more and more vengeance. Content Warnings: -Child neglect -Attempted homicide -Manipulation The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Three: Liar, Liar

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2022 18:54


    In which Natalie records another tale, finding a new side to a painful story she thought she knew. Content Warnings: -Internalized homophobia -Religious trauma -Homophobia -Aphobia -Brief mention of v*miting The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter Two: Maiden of Midnight

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2022 14:04


    In which Natalie reads the next story, about a man and...the thing that visits him in the night. Content Warnings: -Body horror -Alcoholism -Non-consensual kissing -Mentions of parental neglect The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Chapter One: The Crackling Man

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2022 17:27


    In which Natalie starts her job as a narrator, and discovers something strange. Content Warnings: -Descriptions of broken bones, cracking bones, etc. -Brief reference to alcoholism -Portrayal of emotionally negligent parents -Intentional injury The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with music and sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

    Prologue

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2022 1:53


    In which Natalie tries to figure out the technology required for her first audiobook recording session, assisted by her girlfriend Eleanor and...something else. Content Warnings: -Cracking and breaking bones Join us on 04.07.2022 for the release of our first episode. Stay tuned until then for special promos and sneak peeks. The Author's Anathema is a fictional podcast written by Cassidy Elliott, with sound design by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Natalie Thurmond was played by Ellawyn Ketch. The role of Eleanor Watson was played by Cassidy Elliott. Thank you for listening to The Author's Anathema. For more information, follow us on Twitter @authorsanathema or on Instagram @theauthorsanathema. For transcripts, go to https://theauthorsanathema.wixsite.com/the-author-s-anathem. To donate, our Ko-fi account is https://ko-fi.com/theauthorsanathema. Thank you for your support!

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