Remnants : An Audio Drama
Fiction
Eira Major
A dark fantasy thriller audio drama.When we die, the remnants of us return to the First and Last Place... Remnants is a dark fantasy thriller audio drama following the Apprentice as he learns how to read remnants under the frustrating supervision of Sir. Remnants are seeming innocuous objects – a broken pocket watch; a steel thimble; a silk scarf – but when the Apprentice looks closely, he sees how each one holds the remnants of someone’s life story.Each week the Apprentice reads a new remnant, following that person’s journery beginning to end. When he’s done, he must make a judgement; shelve or discard. But he doesn’t know what the criteria is or what the consequences of such a judgement might be.The more remnants the Apprentice reads, the more we begin to understand the magnitude of the task he has been set. And the more both we, and the Apprentice himself, wonder why it is him who has been chosen to do it.With every week, a new mystery. With every new mystery, a terrible choice.Find out more about Remnants here. Remnants is a part of the Rusty Quill Network. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Total 18 episodes
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Intermission 3.1: Help Make a Bonus Fluff Minisode Happen
Intermission 3.1: Help Make a Bonus Fluff Minisode Happen
Support the show on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingslothsSupport the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosLeave a review on Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/remnants-an-audio-drama-5722315Leave a review on ListenNotes: https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/remnants-an-audio-drama-eira-major-qxCsBXeOtzK/Follow the show on Tumblr: https://remnantspod.tumblr.com/Follow Eira on Bsky: https://bsky.app/profile/hangingsloths.bsky.socialAsk & ReceiveLetters Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:5304/11/2024
15. Palette Knife
15. Palette Knife
Things reach breaking poinT as the Apprentice pusHes Sir a step too far, and Sir rEsponds extRemEly poorly to this aggravation.Very TWFW! Lots of very common triggers in this episode also, so please be canny about the content warnings. They're listed below.Here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-15/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/187Mfpd1BNcyjrui5GymKuwQA-dUkthT4gjXReX2LDYQ/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Violence and coercion Recovering from serious injuriesMemory loss - retrograde amnesia Depictions of dissociationDescriptions of PTSD symptoms: panic attacks; dissociation; catatonia Implications of financial abuse and exploitationDiscussions of use of sex as a coping mechanismMentions of use of alcohol as a coping mechanismMentions of other drug abuse (opium)Violent murderMentions of bloodExistential suicidal ideationThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
38:0228/10/2024
14. Smoking Pipe
14. Smoking Pipe
The Apprentice questiOns Sir’s motivations, anD his own, bUt his questioning is cut short when Sir insiSts on him reading yet another remnant.As well as regular TWFW warnings, this episode has some extremely bad vibes. Please do check the content warnings! They're listed below.Here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-14/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/17iD4a-ttzPJg2lrFivpzSYdyGH2xALrnpO273XrY76Y/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Ableism and specifically discrimination against d/Deaf and HoH people, and people with epilepsyMid-century medical and and religious interventions for people with epilepsyMentions of fascismImplications of sex Descriptions of life at the edge of an active warzone, including lack of resources, displacement, and distant observations of bombingsDepiction of a secondary character with PTSDMedical neglect resulting in deathThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
39:3621/10/2024
13. Leather Pocket Book
13. Leather Pocket Book
Tensions mouNt in the First and Last Place as the Apprentice's new perspEctive brings new challeNges in his relationship with Sir and the remnanTs themselves.As well as regular TWFW warnings, this episode has some extremely bad vibes. Please do check the content warnings! They're listed below.Here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-13/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Wq-EqEZ7_D6nFEaztw5WB2ZrFpqJTZpuWk-SXrms49c/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Sounds of fireworksImplications of racism, specifically against Indian people through the framework of ‘the British Raj’ Mentions of extreme sickness and vomitingDeath and corpsesA teenager (not the main character of the remnant) is sexually abused by a teacher. This is not described in detail or named explicitly for what it is, but there are several references to it throughout the episode, and the main character has witnessed an incident of this happeningReferences to sexReferences to excessive alcohol useSuicide attempt of another character, interruptedInfidelityImplications of homophobiaBrief mention of hard drugs (cocaine)This show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
43:3214/10/2024
12. Jeweller's Eyeglass
12. Jeweller's Eyeglass
Look alive, would You? It seems Sir is feeLing even less generous than usual thIs time, hastily shovinG the remnant of a jeweller living in Paris during WW2 ontO the Apprentice with no explanation whatsoever.As well as regular TWFW warnings, this episode has some extremely bad vibes. Please do check the content warnings! They're listed below.Here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-12/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1x7shhtMFYqSLU9NRZyFTesK2zTARndOaC12HdFsYivw/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: References to war and living in occupied territory (France, WW2) with reference to property destroyed by bombsClassism Collaboration with NazisMentions of gunsObjectification of womenDerogatory reference to sex workers (calling someone one of them with the intent to insult)References to implied sexual assaultEmotional harassmentObsessive, unhealthy behaviour towards an object of affectionRecollection of a sexual assault with no detail, by the perpetratorDeathThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:4007/10/2024
Int. 2: How to Help
Int. 2: How to Help
Want to help me keep making Remnants?Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosKo-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingslothsPodchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/remnants-an-audio-drama-5722315Tumblr: https://www.tumblr.com/remnantspodTwitter: https://x.com/hangingslothsHello Remnants listeners! I hope you’re enjoying the show. I'm Eira, creator of the show, and voice of the Apprentice and Sir! Today, supporters on Patreon got some Bonus Content for the show which is exclusive to my supporters over there! If you’re interested in getting more insight into the show, I also make a set of Creator’s Notes which comes out every five episodes, and goes into detail about my writing and character decisions. I’m an indie creator and all of my income is from my creative work, so I really depend on my audience to make ends meet. I love that this is my job and I’d like to keep doing it, but to do that, I need your help!Membership starts from just £2, and you can even get discounts if you decide to choose an annual membership where you pay for 12 months in advance. If you’re not in a position to support the show financially, don’t worry! There’s stuff you can do to support the show totally for free. Listening to episodes helps me earn ad revenue, and though it amounts to a tiny amount of money, it still helps! You can also share the show with your friends and talk about it on social media. Posting your fan art and head-canons isn’t just good fun, it lets me know my work is resonating with you, and you never know; maybe your fanfic is the thing which gets someone else interested in the show you love! The best absolutely free thing you can do is to rate and review the show. You might be able to do that wherever you’re listening right now, but you can also leave reviews on sites like Podchaser and Listen Notes.I’ve put all the links and the good stuff in the notes for this episode! (see above)Thanks so much for listening, and with that, here is a supercut of… hmm? What was that?(Need help? Look for 'a sign': https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants/ ) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
02:4730/09/2024
11. Torn Out Pages
11. Torn Out Pages
Sir mAkes a mistake which inadvertentLy reveals something which probabLy ought not to have been seen.Remember this show is often TWFW (too weepy for work). Do check the content warnings if you're someone who often finds that helps. They're listed below.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-11/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yi_YXzwOwUkQ-ePRqCu877bxbtvH-mLhSBHYU88vzUM/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: ShoutingSounds of emotional distressImplied magical abuses of power, in a waySounds of physical pain being experiencedThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
14:2323/09/2024
10. Steel Thimble
10. Steel Thimble
Sir and the Apprentice contInue to colLide over the specifics of what the Apprentice's role enTails, but Sir does allOw him a small, new liberTy. Or at least, it's the first time the Apprentice remembers such a thing.Remember this show is often TWFW (too weepy for work). This episode contains some pretty heavy stuff so do check the content warnings if you're someone who often finds that helps. They're listed below.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-10/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Mez4bvcolzjquhNw2mX4CHBshfjPukUQYQ6RYpcHMj4/editTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Children living in povertyParentification of a childViolence against a sex worker, with descriptions of her injuries, and vague allusions to what happened, but no description of the actual abuseMentions of blood, bruises, and cutsDescriptions of life in an active war-zone, including loss of civilian life, descriptions of destroyed homes and buildings, and bomb cratersBereavementDescriptions of children living in extreme neglectDeath of childrenThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:5216/09/2024
9. Emerald Necklace
9. Emerald Necklace
The Apprentice approacHes Sir with a question. His answers are as infuriAting aS you'd expect.Remember this show is often TWFW (too weepy for work). This episode contains some pretty heavy stuff so do check the content warnings if you're someone who often finds that helps. They're listed below.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-9/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1M9_MzoryMfVc3lpUa3YDpqDBfiHE_Qlk9IeCazS-XxU/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Children growing up in poverty/unstable housingImplications of violence against sex workersAllusions to pregnancy lossImplications of sexual violence against a teenagerReferences to a child who has passed awayInfidelityMentions of bombs and descriptions of buildings after bombingsMention of non-consensual sex. Non-graphic description of incident, with reference to injuries. Possible suicide. Not explicit. Happens ‘off-screen’ and is referred to in passing. Violent deathThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
36:5209/09/2024
8. Wooden Train
8. Wooden Train
Sir is getting to grips with the ways the Apprentice’s recent experiences have changed hiM, and the Apprentice runS rings around Sir’s expecTations of him.Remember this show is often TWFW (too weepy for work). This episode contains some pretty heavy stuff so do check the content warnings if you're someone who often finds that helps. They're listed below.Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-8/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/12e-8RzLoQHzVqhXhfJ51f791H7Bv__Iq-Po2rXMytb8/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Absent fatherDescriptions of autistic meltdowns in a situation predating the existence of autism diagnosesAbleism from a parental figureAbleism in school environmentsDeath and grievingReferences to racism without use of slurs, but with reference to slursDescriptions of life in an occupied war zoneMentions of guns and killing with guns (no SFX, no descriptions of shot wounds or bodies)Mentions of bombs in the distance (no SFX)Descriptions of planning guerilla tactics against occupying armies, specifically the use of bombs to explode trainsNon-graphic descriptions of implied death by explosionThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:2102/09/2024
7. Well-Worn Box
7. Well-Worn Box
A rare moment of kindneSs allows the Apprentice a moment of respite amongSt the general horrors.This show is often TWFW (Too Weepy For Work) so proceed with caution. Consult the content warnings at the top of the transcript if you're someone who often finds this helpful!Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-7/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1k-yfRYtRorLtckMMur8yA0iv9VA47MrPY2NbIs_J0L8/editTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Implications of child neglectAbstract inferences of mental illnessExploitative romantic relationships with a significant age gap between an adult and a teenagerImplications of depressionThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
35:1126/08/2024
Int. 1: Outros 1-6
Int. 1: Outros 1-6
Hey folks, no new episode this week as I'm still sick and I didn't plan this, but here's a little compilation of the outro music from episodes 1-6, with the morse code included.Here's the track-listing: 1. The Forger2. Fairies and Rat Traps3. Orange Tea Kisses4. Sketching Dinosaurs5. The Candlelight at the End of the Tunnel6. Music Box Swan LakeNeed help with that morse code? Ask and receive. Just look for a sign. https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants/To get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths This show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
09:3819/08/2024
6. Fountain Pen
6. Fountain Pen
A traiL leads the The Apprentice to see somEthing he shouldn’t have.This show is often TWFW (Too Weepy For Work) so proceed with caution. Consult the content warnings at the top of the transcript if you're someone who often finds this helpful!Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-6/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/14PilUk9sV0XdRylSGmgcRMS2DcxeDCMGMRKtvUaBdGM/editTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Mentions of an an adult having an inappropriate relationship with a minor (aged 16)MisogynySex negativityPregnancyBloodYellingControlling behaviourThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
19:4412/08/2024
5. Half-Spent Candle
5. Half-Spent Candle
Things seEm to lurk in the dark corners of the First and Last Place, and Sir encOurages the Apprentice to deteRmine which remnant he ought to read next.This show is often TWFW (Too Weepy For Work) so proceed with caution. Consult the content warnings at the top of the transcript if you're someone who often finds this helpful!Transcript: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-5/Or: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jsm5TdzWN67nnKho9QCJFHbIrOfUZWO9qELKGenPDZA/To get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: Themes of domestic abuseChild neglect and forced child labourBody-shaming of a child, specifically of a little girl for being too bigNegative self-talkChild abandonmentDeath of a parental figureNon-graphic references to physical domestic abuseViolent, premeditated murderAllusions to the holocaust specifically in reference to Romani survivorsThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:1205/08/2024
4. Broken Pocket Watch
4. Broken Pocket Watch
The remnants of a man with a love of museums might shOw the Apprentice something more about his role in the First and Last Place, but his puRpose, and that of the remnants he reads, remains unclear. Transcript here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-4/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1IhXueIzrWYtVdHPwe-gxeqRPfWvXYx4iKA0UimuWwIM/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: – Vague mentions and allusions to war– A child in mild emotional distress Scenes depicting gambling addiction, and the consequences of gambling addiction– A character in poor physical and mental health– Descriptions of guns and gunshots– Murder, and brief descriptions of injury and deathThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
30:2629/07/2024
3. Silver Ring
3. Silver Ring
A silver ring shows the Apprentice insights beyond the reMnants it contains.Transcript here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-3/Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1szDWt_U-kUeXpdLaxt-fw7C6fZyqImTj1sjVjEnzeVs/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: – Discussions of war– Implications of experiences of homophobia– Mentions of war– Brief, reflective discussions of mental illness, including depression, suicidal ideation and a failed suicide attempt (not detailing these experiences, but referencing them as events in the past)– Descriptions of death by natural causes– Discussions of grief– Discussions of WW2, with non-detailed, condemnatory references to the HolocaustThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
31:5222/07/2024
2. Silk Scarves
2. Silk Scarves
Sir brings the Apprentice two silk scarves as a method of demonstrating the criteria he ought to use to decIde who is re-shelved and who discArded.Transcript here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-2/ Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11R7slP2CzjjEPvg84c1INI1KH6YBzXzxiB3Q9Rb62c4/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: – Implications of child neglect– References to corporal punishment of children (caning, specifically. Brief, non-detailed.– Mentions of verbal and emotional abuse of a child– Mentions of blood– Child death– Implications of domestic abuse (primarily of an adult woman, but mention of instance of physical abuse towards a child– Violent imagery– Animal abuse, including killing (of rats)– Accidental animal death (a dog)This show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
32:4015/07/2024
1. Porcelain Teacup
1. Porcelain Teacup
Learn how to read a porcelain teacup alongside the Apprentice. This essential skill is multi-layered, and less straightforward tHan it first may seEm.Transcript here: https://hangingslothstudios.com/remnants-transcripts/1-1/ Or here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YRDR_jx3BG5pPiNQXHnXW6Wxu_m_O4XIgllmy8b331M/edit?usp=sharingTo get early access to new episodes, notes on the show, and a ton of bonus content support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hangingslothstudiosYou can also leave a tip in our jar on Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/hangingsloths Please bear in mind that this work has content some listeners may find distressing, including themes of war, violence, and grief. This episode contains: – coarse language– descriptions of war and occupied territories– child neglect and endangerment– descriptions of a fascist regime– implications of sex with dubious consent– descriptions of violence– references to consensual sex– implications of murderThis show is created, performed and produced by Eira Major. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
28:0615/07/2024