Delve into DARK CITY's secrets! (immersive audio experience)
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Latest News
Who are the "Chosen"? 
April 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Some of you already know that Dark City is set in a universe I call Era: The Chosen. And some of you don't know what that means at all. Here's Olivia filling in some gaps: - Ed (Read More)
Writing the sounds of Harbor City
April 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
How do you bring an audio drama to life, especially one that consists mostly of descriptive monologues? Through the soundscapes. While writing this script, a lot of time went into physically imagining Olivia's environment and the audio clues we can... (Read More)
Nakamura...
April 1st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Today, Olivia talks about the suspicious activities of the Nakamura family! - Ed (Read More)
Two Endings?!?!?!?!
March 31st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Leo doesn't read Kickstarters, pay attention to anything I say when I talk about the projects he's editing or really generally notice anything at all. Therefore, when I reminded him (yes, REMINDED!) that there are two endings for Dark... (Read More)
The Austin Film Festival
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone! Leanne here with another fun update! We've decided that we're also going to be submitting this script to the Austin Film Festival's Fiction Podcast Script Competition! If we win, we intend to use the funds to work on our second... (Read More)
Jack has a mystery to solve!
March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Jack is back. And he has something to say about the mystery he wants to solve! As always, huge thanks to MasakoX, the incredibly talented voice behind Jack Bennet! - Ed (Read More)
More of Olivia's Notes... Garcia Family
March 28th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Olivia's father is a Garcia... and a police officer... so obviously the whole family isn't suspicious. Right? - Ed (Read More)
Talkin' Bout the Rostovs
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All! In today's Leanne update, we talk about the Rostov family and how much I actually adore crime. You heard it here first!More seriously, the Rostov family. Friend of the city or organized gang of thugs? Olivia spends most of this series firmly... (Read More)
Jack Bennet talks about his family...
March 27th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! One of the central questions of Dark City is "Why did Jack Bennet help the Rostovs?" Well, Jack talks a little of the why here... and I wouldn't say he comes out smelling of roses... - Ed (Read More)
Another extra! Notes on the Chike family
March 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Did you know that these extras are yours if you get the bonus material for Season 1? Don't miss out on notes from Olivia and both endings! For now, the noble Chike family... - Ed (Read More)
Working With MasakoX As Jack Bennet
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone! We've got another update today, with Ed and Leo talking about what it was like working with MasakoX as Jack Bennet. Jack Bennet is like Sherlock Holmes if he were played by Humphrey Bogart. MasakoX's greatest challenge was similar... (Read More)
Anton is back!
March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! And now we have a single line that tells you exactly who Anton is. Leanne excelled herself here, delivering an amazing characterisation moment: - Ed (Read More)
The D'Aoust Family - The Good Guys?
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
In today's update, I introduce a family whose power is not shadowy or secretive but driven instead by the good they've done. They're inventors, scientists - geniuses looking ever toward a brighter future. They actually created the technology that... (Read More)
Sample: When You Don't Succeed...
March 24th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! A brand new sample from Jack (MasakoX) today! When he hits a dead end, what does he do next? - Ed (Read More)
The Grim Beauty of Noir Monologues
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! In today's update, I'd like to share a little bit about the experience and thoughts that drove me as I wrote Olivia's monologues. Many have this misconception of Noir as a genre that the dangerous broad who walks into the office of the... (Read More)
Today's Sample: Olivia's notes on the D'Aoust family!
March 23rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! The very name D'Aoust means progress: a respected family of inventors, mayors and public servants. However, there's more than meets the eye... Here's an extra from Olivia to talk about that! - Ed (Read More)
Era The Chosen and Other Inspirations
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Everyone! There were several pieces of media that directly inspired this audio drama. The world itself is based on Era The Chosen - a tabletop RPG designed by Ed. When I began reading about the world I was excited to have the opportunity to... (Read More)
Today's sample: One I had to limit the title for!
March 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Amusingly, I had to limit the title of this one, because I was afraid YouTube would ban it. More stellar writing from Leanne and awesome voice work from the legend MasakoX. Check it out: Thanks again for your ongoing support! - Ed (Read More)
Twice as Nice!
March 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I apologise, I missed the update yesterday! But that makes this one twice as nice with two samples! Thank you again for your ongoing support. It means the world to the whole team. Firstly, her personal notes on the infamous Rostov... (Read More)
Leanne talks about Olivia and maaaybe overshares a little...
March 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey All! Leanne here with another update. In today's video, I share a little bit more about Olivia and her many...many...many flaws. Some of which may be a little telling of my own personality. Thanks you as always for your support! And please... (Read More)
Writing Anton
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey everyone! We've got another little behind-the-scenes look at my writing process and some of what drove me as I wrote the character of Anton! Sometimes, a character becomes more important to the story than you had initially anticipated in their... (Read More)
Introducing Anton Rostov (Ryan Negron)
March 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Today, we're introducing the amazing Ryan Negrón as Anton Rostov... along with Olivia's take on the character. I've got a video coming later in the campaign that talks about working with Ryan on the project... but suffice it to say, it... (Read More)
108%?!?! Whaaat?! Thank you all SO MUCH!
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey all, this is Leanne again! I wanted to thank each of you for your contribution and share what this means to Ed and me. This project has such passion and love put into it, and seeing that resonates with others makes me so happy that I could cry!... (Read More)
New Sample: Harbour City Disappearances (Olivia's Notes / Erin Nicole Lundquist)
March 18th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I have a brand new sample for you today! Check it out: - Ed (Read More)
Bringing a Noir Private Eye to life with Erin Nicole Lundquist!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Ed here again, with a brand new video today. Leanne and I made a decision early on that we wanted to subvert the expectations of the noir genre by having a female detective. When I met Erin, I realised right away that she would be... (Read More)
The first of the "Olivia's Notes" series: Harbour City Disappearances
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! Ed here. Today, we have the first in a series of extras which I call "Olivia's Notes". The awesome Erin Nicole Lundquist really enjoyed working on this project, to the degree that she was willing to do some extra work for us, helping to... (Read More)
70% Funded, Welcome to a Dark City!
March 17th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I'm Leanne! I'm one of the writers of this amazing project, and I just wanted to take a moment to thank all of the backers who have already joined us on Kickstarter! So much love, heart, and soul went into Dark City, and it means so much to the... (Read More)
Dark City Sample 2 - This is a mystery I'm going to solve! (Jack Bennet / MasakoX)
March 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I'm back again today with a brand new sample! We follow the famous detective Jack Bennet (played by MasakoX) as he talks about a mystery he's going to investigate. This mystery kicks us off on our journey, so check it out! Thanks again... (Read More)
You'll be having Daily Samples!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi everyone! I'm pleased to tell you that we're going to be offering you daily samples from Dark City to get you up to speed on the story and whet your appetite! Today's is a longer sample which introduces both Olivia, our main character, and Harbour... (Read More)
Don't let Olivia's face fool you; she's actually very excited about our progress so far!
March 15th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi, I'm Leanne, co-writer of Dark City. This project has been four years in the making (which blows my mind every time I consider it)! The most rewarding part of this journey has been discovering the character of Olivia and watching her bloom from a... (Read More)
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