The Road of Shadows

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**The Road of Shadows**

It’s 1984, and Daniel Knox is on the run. He’s spent his entire life evading mysterious creatures that are disguised as everyday people – the ones he calls ‘Shadows’. Preying on humans in secret, the Shadows are an enigma even to Daniel. But he knows one thing for sure – the Shadows’ true nature can’t be seen by anyone but him. As he seeks refuge in a remote mountain community, Daniel crosses paths with a traveller who is investigating the disappearance of her sister in the same town. Gradually, the secrets begin to unravel – and for Daniel – life will never be the same again. ‘The Road of Shadows’ is a Beyond the Dark production. Created by Mark R. Healy.

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Latest Episodes:

Presenting - The Gentleman From Hell Oct 13, 2026

Show notes

Hey listeners, I have another show to share with you this week.

It's called The Gentleman From Hell

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The Gentleman From Hell

Three private detectives investigate the mystery of Cold Sparrow - a town that's entire population disappeared without a trace over twenty years ago. Together, the detectives seek to unravel the town's mysteries and find the enigmatic Benjamin Veers, an eccentric billionaire who resided in the once picturesque town.

Credits:

Written by Mark Anzalone

Edited by Walker Kornfeld

Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

Mace voiced by Steven Zivic

Leon voiced by Sam Stark

Phyllis voiced by Aubrey Akers

Benjamin Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone

Edward Veers voiced by Mark Anzalone

Charlie Prist voiced by Mark Anzalone

Intro music by Steven Anzalone

Music and Sound effects are licensed from third party providers including Envato, Epidemic Sound, Artlist, Soundstripe, Melody Loops, Pond 5, Soundcrate, Music Vine, Youtube, Melodie, Slipstream, and Storyblocks

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

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Shadows After Dark - Retro - Episode 1.1 Aug 13, 2026

Show notes

Join host Mark R. Healy and special guests for 'After Dark', a weekly behind the scenes show full of fun trivia, Easter eggs and a few laughs for good measure! Aside from that, we'll also look at every episode in depth from the production standpoint, including writing and sound design, inspiration for story arcs, characters, and much more. We will also be answering questions from listeners and can't wait to hear what you have to ask!

This week is a special RETRO edition where we go back and talk about some of our favourite episodes from previous seasons.

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Episode 5.8 - Mount Sunder (Season Finale) Aug 11, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

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Episode 5.7 - Proposal Jul 28, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.6 - Rivals Jul 14, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.5 - The Old Maid Jun 30, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.4 - The Unknown Jun 16, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.3 - Silverton Jun 02, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.2 - Bad Mojo May 19, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com

Website: http://theroadofshadows.com

Twitter: https://twitter.com/gobeyondthedark

Transcripts available at http://patreon.com/beyondthedark

Find more podcasts by Mark R. Healy: http://theroadofshadows.com

On the RQ Network - www.rustyquill.com

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5.1 - Lambert May 05, 2026

Show notes

Want more of The Road of Shadows? Learn more about the characters and the lore, and get a head start on the story by hearing episodes a week early, ad-free.

All of that and more is available now at patreon.com/beyondthedark

Content Warning: Blood, Gratuitous Violence, Gun SFX, Death

Created by Mark R. Healy

Cast:

Hamish Plaggemars - hamishplaggemars.com

Marta da Silva - www.martadasilva.com

Liz Morey - www.lizmorey.com

Joseph Tweedale - www.josephtweedale.com

Marlon Dance-Hooi - marlondance.com

Saraa Seferian - www.sjdoesva.com

Nikolas Yuen

Thomas Barker - www.thomasva.com