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WARNING: Disturbing Content A man walks into a therapist’s office, panicked and unable to explain what’s wrong. She asks him, as homework, to record everything calmly and from the beginning. These are the strange, intimate tapes of Patient 347. Sparks is a psychological horror audio drama about memory, identity, and breaking free from toxic pasts. “...one of the top 5 podcasts I’ve listened to. Ever.” — The Podcast Geek Written, performed, and produced independently by David McCool. Start from Episode 1. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
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EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: Nuclear war. instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast
WARNING: Disturbing content. Jordan posts his last video as OMFG LOLZ VLOG. instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast
Part one. This answers who the hacker was, and how he got involved with Daniel and the plans for the end of the world. patreon.com/sparkspodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
The narrator answers questions such as: How is time structured? If Daniel knew the name of the hacker in the 80s, why did he need the narrator to travel in the present day? instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast
A second part of The Narrator answering questions such as: Is sharing this stuff just cult torture porn? Did therapy help? And more. There's also some vital information about the therapist. As with the other two episodes in which the narrator answers questions, this isn't a bonus episode, but rather a continuation of the story that helps fill in some holes. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
The narrator answers some questions. What happened to the dog? How does he perceive reality? And more. This isn't a bonus episode; rather part of the continuing story. patreon.com/sparkspodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: The model of abuse used by Daniel to control members of the cult and the townsfolk. Also, when the narrator arrives at Tom's farm in episode three of Sparks, he mentions that Tom had been gone for some time and there were no pigs anymore. This episode explains where Tom and the pigs went. It's not pretty. instagram.com/david_mccool patreon.com/sparkspodcast
EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: Body horror, and some other dark stuff. A few new characters from the town as the narrator pieces together the puzzle as best he can. The world of Sparks expands, once again. instagram.com/david_mccool Support the podcast and help keep it ad free over at: patreon.com/sparkspodcast
A moment to breathe during a camping trip. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio. instagram.com/david_mccool
Some information that might clear a few things up related to the mechanics of time travel. Support Sparks at Patreon.com/SparksPodcast Get early access to Sparks Stories, plus an exclusive diary podcast The Death Radio. instagram.com/david_mccool
EXTREME WARNING: This episode contains graphic descriptions that some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The second part of Beth and her son Philip’s story. Listen to Sparks Stories early, plus get access to an exclusive second podcast at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
It's the middle of a very hot summer, and a young boy goes to the lake with his mother. support me and the world of Sparks at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
Part two of the brief look into Hannah's life. This episode is the first to include a voice other than my own. Maddie Girouard is Hannah. https://maddiegirouard.carrd.co "I Love Fruit Fly" written by David McCool. To get early access to Sparks Stories, plus a second exclusive podcasts, go to patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
Hannah has just turned 18 years old and has moved in with her best friend. Things are pretty sweet for the pair, but there are rumours going around town. Episode one of a two-part story. Get early access to Sparks Stories as well as a second exclusive podcasts at patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
A thank you, with some information about what comes next now that patient 347's story is complete. Patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool (If you join Patreon it’s better to do it via web or android. Doing it through Apple means they’ll bump the price up)
The final part of patient 347's story. To help keep the world of Sparks alive, visit patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
WARNING: Contains scenes of graphic violence. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
WARNING: The follow episode contains scenes of manipulation and abuse of a sexual nature, which some may find disturbing. Listener discretion is advised. The narrator tries again. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
The narrator attempts to erase a terrible event. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
The narrator meets Dr. Len. patreon.com/SparksPodcast instagram.com/david_mccool
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