PAUSE for Dramatic Effect
Douglas Dire’s world is one of isolation. Once a decorated Iraq War veteran, he now roams the streets haunted by the memory of friends lost in combat. With a fleeting grip on reality, a dark past full of unresolved pain, and a hopeless future, Douglas stumbles upon a ring in an empty parking lot that forces him to confront a secret he didn’t know he was keeping.
Episodes
Pause for Dramatic Effect is the story of Douglas Dire, a homeless Iraqi War veteran haunted by a darkness he brought back from war.
Not all nightmares happen when you sleep!
Introducing Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1), a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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We meet Douglas Dire as he discovers a very interesting ring. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas begins to hear strange sounds as he struggles with his own paranoia. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas investigates the strange sounds only to discover he is being watched. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas finally gets a glimpse of his watcher. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas confronts the Shadow Man to learn if he is real or a creation of his own broken mind. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas struggles with his grip on reality as he confronts the Shadow Man. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas learns how the Shadow Man is connected to the ring. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas remembers a forgotten secret while trying to break the Shadow Man's spell. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas finally understands what Zababa wants and plans his escape from the monster's grip. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Thomas Black has lost Douglas and now has to face an inquisition before returning to the story. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Thomas Black is reunited with Douglas Dire only to discover things have changed. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Thomas loses Douglas again but manages to catch up with someone more sinister. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Zababa discovers that the vault contains more than just his treasure. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas reveals how he got the upper hand on Thomas and Zababa. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas captures Thomas and gives him to the Guild to answer for his crimes. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Douglas finally has the courage to go home and face his estranged wife Blair. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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Thomas Black is put away in a very special prison... for now. Pause for Dramatic Effect (Season 1) is a narrative audio drama about a veteran's challenge to survive dark forces and ancient magic.
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When you can't find a voice actor to play a character you learn to improvise!
This is a Bonus Episode! For a behind-the-scenes look at what it took to make Pause for Dramatic Effect during National Podcast Post Month, please check out these resources:
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