Intro:
Deck performance HERE.
I wanted to share my latest modifications to my Mono White list from Zendikar standard, updated for Kaldheim. This deck has performed crazy consistently - 19-4 on the ladder, with no mulligans taken the entire time. I also went 7-0 on the standard metagame challenge on my third attempt. Basically - I think this deck is really good. It can't be overstated how helpful it is to have consistent mana on time and a low curve to allow nearly every hand to be keepable - if your opponent is even a touch slower than you then it's very hard for them to come back due to our efficiency. The best tools I feel White aggro got from Kaldheim are Usher of the Fallen (2/1 1 drops are a premium), and Reidane, which I posted a discussion on Here. I wanted to share this list before the end of the metagame challenge in case anyone else needed a 7-0 capable list. This deck still needs a little tuning - I'm not sure on the exact numbers of a couple of cards, but this is a great place to start.

The Deck:
https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3474283#arena
2 Kabira Takedown (ZNR) 19
4 Luminarch Aspirant (ZNR) 24
3 Maul of the Skyclaves (ZNR) 27
3 Skyclave Apparition (ZNR) 39
2 Legion Angel (ZNR) 23
3 Castle Ardenvale (ELD) 238
3 Giant Killer (ELD) 14
4 Seasoned Hallowblade (M21) 34
3 Selfless Savior (M21) 36
2 Emeria's Call (ZNR) 12
18 Plains (ANB) 115
2 Shepherd of the Flock (ELD) 28
2 Venerable Knight (ELD) 35
2 Reidane, God of the Worthy (KHM) 21
4 Usher of the Fallen (KHM) 35
1 Halvar, God of Battle (KHM) 15
2 Lavabrink Venturer (IKO) 19

Sideboard:
2 Legion Angel (ZNR) 23
2 Glass Casket (ELD) 15
1 Baneslayer Angel (M21) 6
2 Idol of Endurance (M21) 23
1 Soul-Guide Lantern (THB) 237
1 Giant Killer (ELD) 14
1 Reidane, God of the Worthy (KHM) 21
2 Basri Ket (M21) 7
2 Drannith Magistrate (IKO) 11
1 Sigrid, God-Favored (KHM) 29

General Gameplan:
It's an aggro deck, so the general gameplan isn't too complex. However knowing how to use each of the creature's/spells toolsets to the fullest will help you squeeze out a number of narrow victories. Due to the diversity and aggressiveness of threats, it shouldn't be difficult to get under Yorion/Ugin/Ultimatum decks. Also there are some defensive options that allow you to go over other aggressive decks. There's a few cards in here that are kind of on the weak side (Halvar, Sigrid) - but they're new so I want to give them my due dilligence.

The Creatures:
Giant Killer:
There's no way a rare Eldraine card could be bad, is there? This card is just great - we all know that by now.
Selfless Savior:
Running 3 instead of 4 because the main early game use of it is curving into our Aspirant..since Hallowblade kinda protects itself. Though there will be times you can use it for Hallowblade if it saves your tempo.
Usher of the Fallen:
In this deck, Usher is a straight up upgrade to Venerable Knight due to its boast ability. If you have a proper curve however, then play your threats out before worrying about activating boast.
Venerable Knight:
I still run a couple of this card since it's a 2/1 that can also be buffed by Aspirant to a 3-power attacker on turn 2 - even if your opponent deals with the aspirant, they'll often have to deal with this 3 power one drop very inefficiently.
Luminarch Aspirant:
Very snowbally card. Easily generates value on the turn it comes in. Often it's a better idea to spread out the counters if possible - that's what makes this card bonkers.
Seasoned Hallowblade:
Great offensive creature - though admittedly it sucks against random x/1's (beast tokens, Omen of the Sun tokens, etc.) Still a great diverse threat that can't be defeated by common doomblades.
Shepherd of the Flock:
Should likely be running 1 copy instead of 2, however I do like having at least one around as a utility spell/creature. "Usher to Safety" just puts in so much work for how cheap it is, saving your Creatures/Mauls from destruction and often just allowing you to outmaneuver your opponent's big play. Can do a bunch of other nifty tricks as a bonus.
Lavabrink Venturer:
Having built in protection is pretty good for offense and defense. Make sure you're very familiar with what spells your opponents have and also how you plan to interact with it (savior, maul, basri), before choosing odd or even.
Reidane, God of the Worthy:
I've already waxed poetic enough about this card. There are so many 4+ mana spells being played by nearly every archetype to the point that I have her in the maindeck and do not regret it. When I originally posted about her a few days ago, I was underwhelmed by her artifact side. I was careful to take a closer look at a lot of situations in games where it's relevant - and I'm now fairly impressed with it. Combat/Tempo will nearly always be in your favor once it's down, and your opponent will have much reduced mana effiency for trying to interact with you in any way besides sweepers. This card just single-handedly solves a ton of Mono Whites problems against ramp decks.
Skyclave Apparition:
Taking away an opponent's threats while adding one of your own is just insane in an aggro deck.
Halvar, God of Battle:
This card has been...ok, but sorta underwhelming and I often board it out. Though it has definitely put in work, especially in game 1 scenarios. Suddenly giving your creature with a maul on it double strike has won a few games. I've cast the equipment more than the creature. It's also decent. Vigilance is always nice and refunding your creature to hand is a nice bonus.
Legion Angel:
A great piece of top end that often gives you the gas/evasiveness you need to close out longer games. I often go for the maindeck/sideboard split of 2/2 - however I could see merits to running a 1/3 split.

The Spells:
Kabira Takedown:
We go wide enough to nearly always make this card relevant. I'd add another - but there are so many games that could go wrong if just a single one of your lands is tapped, and this is perfect as a "nice to have but don't need" land in hand.
Maul of the Skyclaves:
This card is ridiculous. Another offensive/Defensive tool.

The Sideboard:
Giant Killer: An extra for any matchups with green stuff. Remember to keep a couple in even against Yorion decks with Green in them, as they'll often try to stop you with Elder Gargaroth - don't be caught flat footed.
Soul-Guide Lantern: For anti-graveyard strats.
Drannith Magistrate: Undecided on whether to keep this card in, but decided to revisit it. Being able to slow down adventure/foretell and avoid stomp are great upsides. Can really put in work when buffed by Aspirant/Maul. He remains until I can settle on other sideboard pieces.
Glass Casket: Can be awkward...especially against anything with Green since it can interact/destroy..basically everything. However they can still buy you time if you're on the draw.
Basri Ket: I've always been high on this planeswalker - even if others aren't. At 3 mana it defeinitely does what it's designed to do in the matchups where you need it. Its ultimate often comes fast and will win you most games once you've triggered it. Great against slow decks - for now I also board him in versus Rakdos since Maul/Apparitions aren't the best there. If you can defend it before they get Kroxa out then it becomes very difficult for them to break through.
Idol of Endurance: For the Rogues matchup. If you can resolve it once they have a decent amount of your creatures milled, then this empties your graveyard and gives you an efficient way to rebuild your board.
Reidane: An extra one against any ramp/control decks.
Sigrid, God-Favored: I've cast this maybe 2 or 3 times, and never want to use it board it in...even in the matchups where you think it'd be great. Maybe if something like mono-red or the mirror is more prominent? Will likely take it out until the meta changes in its favor.
Legion Angel: No need to explain.
Baneslayer Angel: For aggro.
The best upgrade for this sideboard should probably be a couple Hushbringers. Abzan Yorion was one of my 4 losses and it felt tougher than other Yorion piles due to them depending on card advantage efficient blockers. Hushbringer could completely save these matchups. Also puts in work against Mono Green Food/Henge.
There may be space for Archon of Emeria too, as this deck doesn't double-spell often outside of the early turns.

The Matchups:
Just keep in mind how your threats align with the opponent's answers, since they will likely always have to answer what you put on board instead of vice versa. For instance, there's quite a few bounce effects in standard right now - don't go for Maul/Apparition plays in these instances as you're going to lose a ton of tempo. Go as wide as you can and sacrifice units where need be. Its aggro - Keep some one-land hands...turn some creatures sideways..and you'll be just fine.

The "Why not "X" Card?" Cards:
Resplendent Marshal: This card doesn't feel quite there for this deck - and probably isn't meant for it. I've tested him a bit and he's done some decent work when cast in the mid to late game..but doesn't do much on curve to help our gameplan.
The big question I imagine will be asked: Why not go Boros and add Skalds.
Don't get me wrong, Showdown of the Skalds is a good card. However, and this can't be stated enough, it DOES have drawbacks that players should be familiar with in certain decks. Personally, I feel that it is best used in decks that have a decent amount of haste creatures. That allows you to get very explosive and threatening turns after your untap.
I had multiple opponents tap out for Skalds (even multiple ones) in games against me, and I never once felt threatened. It lost them a gigantic amount of tempo each time and they were forced into awkward defensive positions for the rest of the game until they lost. I also wouldn't imagine wanting to use it as a "refill" card against slower decks without haste threats. Tapping out (if it resolves) on turn 4, and playing threats on turn 5 that you have to wait until turn 6 and attack with? No thanks, I'd rather just have my threats be a bit stickier. I think this card is great as a "mirror" breaker between midrange decks (again, if not running haste threats), and I've also seen it be very effective in prowess decks...however, for this deck, I don't think making the mana base worse and adding more 4-cost cards is going to help any of the matchups.
I've seen some very well performing White lists that are even more aggressive than this one running cards like Clarion Spirit and even more 1 drops to double spell. Compared to those lists this one is more "midrange" - but I think there's a lot of avenues to explore if you go that route. Going lower and wider has a ton of appeal against decks that can win by stealing your value creatures (Rogues/Claim/Akroan War decks).
Why not Snow Lands/Haven? Because I'm a fool and just started jamming games today and didn't think about it until now. They definitely could've won me the few games that I lost. I'll be switching over to the snow package and taking out the Emeria's Calls..which I've cast 1 in about 40 games. Haven would surely be more relevant than that.

Conclusion:
TL:DR - The deck has performed fantastically - to date, 19-4 on the ladder (with no mulligans) and 7-0 in Standard Metagame challenge. Great offense and defense. Maindeck/Sideboard need a little bit of optimization - but has tools for most matchups. No idea why I'm not running snow lands/Faceless Haven yet - adding them in. Looking forward to running this in online tourney soon.

EDIT:
Lots of great discussion in here! I wanted to add in some noteworthy stuff so far that's been concluded and speculated as we continue to discuss.
First off, here's what I'm going to be running for the time being, though I haven't tested much: https://www.mtggoldfish.com/deck/3474283#arena. Updated the mana to a snow package, added a single Lurrus instead of Halvar and updated the sideboard.
Some things that I've noted in the discussion:

Halvar *can* have some sweet plays, but is very situational with this deck, so another more consistent piece may be optimal. I initially had him in just because I like getting in some reps with the sweet new cards to explore their play patterns.
Lurrus is a good option to consider. Personally, I know about Lurrus' potential, but am not 100% sold on it in this deck as it's not usually something you want to aggressively cast on turn 3, and if you're casting it on turn 3 as a defender then that can be awkward too. Still, the Lurrus/Protection (SavioAlseid) combo is potent and very good. It's just not the direction I chose for this deck.
Really no reason to not run the snow lands/faceless haven package unless Reidane becomes more popular. Obviously I'm super high on the card, but it's not in the meta consistently enough as of now to consider not running the package. I'm still on a split of 2 Haven/3 Castle. Some are more inclined to go heavier on Havens, which may be correct.
I may add in some more detailed description of how I choose to sideboard in certain matchups. Usually I do that in my write-ups. I avoided it this time because I was honestly mindlessly jamming a bunch of games and winning a bunch without much in-depth thought to how I was boarding :D . That's the true joy of playing aggro!
It seems that a number of people have had similar success with this deck on ladder and in the metagame challenge! That's awesome. I doubt the mirror will become common, but remember that mono white actually has some good tools against itself if that's the case.

Ban list a mile long (Session 2)

I bought a PS4 at the start of 2020 and played video games a bit too much this crazy year! Here are my rankings and brief reviews of the 32 excellent games I finished this year, as well as my thoughts on patient gaming.

Introduction:

It's basically trite at this point to say this year has been challenging, but one positive out of everything is that I've been fortunate enough to have the time and funds to play a huge number of games that I've heard so much about, yet never was able to before now. I grew up on almost exclusively Nintendo games and then branched out to indie games in college I could play on my laptop, so I was more than excited when I bought the base PS4 that came bundled with God of War, Last of Us, and Horizon Zero Dawn for $200 (and I snagged Bloodborne for $15 while I was at it).
What ensued was a year of frenzied gaming-- never in any year of my life have I played games as much as I did this year. I enjoyed it, but there were also some surprising drawbacks to placing such an emphasis on gaming as a primary hobby, and I'll discuss those towards the conclusion. But man, there were some absolutely fantastic games that I played this year and I want to share my thoughts on them! Not every game I played this year was PS4, but most were.
Since literally every game I played this year was a good game, I have stratified my rankings into three overarching tiers: Best, Great, and Good. I was lucky enough to not even need a Meh tier this year. Lots of games within the same tier could probably have their orders switched, but I did my best. And all but two of these games I was patient™ on, which is a fun side note.
Disclaimer*:* These rankings reflect my personal opinions on the experience I had after finishing the game, rather than my thoughts on its overall quality as a product for everyone. There are a few rankings that are sure to ruffle some feathers-- I know that God of War, RDR2, Journey, Undertale, and Nier: Automata for example are great games, but they didn't resonate with me nearly as much as some others. So know that I appreciate them and those who hold these games so dear.
Without further ado, let's get going!

The BEST:

1. Bloodborne (PS4): Quite simply, I'm still chasing the feeling I had after playing this game for the first time. So much so you could say, that I played it 7 times this year. Never has a game enraptured me with its shocking world, brutal combat, and the best DLC I've ever played. I want to talk about Bloodborne (and all the souls games, really) constantly, learn everything about them, and play them forever.

Last of Us Part II (PS4): One of two games I broke being patient™ on, I waited a couple months before diving in just to stop working to avoid spoilers. I enjoyed the first game but this absolutely blew me out of the water. On a gameplay level I couldn't believe how fluid and visceral the combat was, how immense the encounters were with countless approaches to every situation, and how fun it was to play. The narrative was challenging and forced me to grapple with the same emotions as the protagonist initially, then brilliantly the player and character on divergent emotional tracks as you become more shocked and uncomfortable with what happens. I encourage anyone who hasn't yet to play with an open mind and avoid trying to reduce the story to a single theme or message. It may not be your cup of tea, but it was mine.

3. Outer Wilds (PS4): This game feels like it was made just for me. I love space and rocket physics, I love discovery, and I love it when a game makes me feel clever. The level of wonder and curiosity I felt while playing can only be compared to what I experienced with Breath of the Wild. This game is difficult to talk about without spoilers, but if discovery and outer space get you excited, there is nothing like Outer Wilds.

Dark Souls III (PS4): Yeah, I like souls games. While certainly less groundbreaking than DS1 and perhaps less atmospheric than Bloodborne, DS3 is a grand experience with, in my opinion, the best bosses in all the souls games. It's also the best souls game for experimenting with different playstyles without needing to watch 6 hours of VaatiVidya to figure out how to be a pyromancer.
Control (PS4): Objectively speaking, this game might not have the same merits as the others in the "Best" category. But it sucked me in with it's completely unique visual style. It felt like a strange acid trip and I was always excited to see what was next. The powers and combat were fun even if not terribly original (and even though the gunplay wasn't too strong) but I was completely enthralled by the nonchalance of the cast amid mind blowing supernatural activity. Far from a perfect game, but give it a chance if the style seems intriguing to you!

The Great:

The Last of Us Remastered (PS4): One of my most anticipated games when I picked up a PS4, having watched my friends play some of it. Though it didn't blow me away as much in 2020 as it might have in 2013, I thought it had decent gameplay, a great story, and a stunning world. The cities and post-apocalyptic environments were a pleasure to soak in, packed with detail, and well paced. Definitely a deserved classic.
Horizon Zero Dawn (PS4): In a lot of ways, this game isn't good as an open world game. It doesn't do a great job of compelling you to explore and engage with all the cool stuff it has. The sidequests are kind of bad, many characters forgettable and oddly animated. But this game is this high on the list because it's just so much fun taking down machine dinosaurs. They nailed gameplay in a technically beautiful world, and actually surprised me with the quality of the main story line. Not groundbreaking, but solid and a joy to play.
Death Stranding (PS4): For being one of the best games I have ever played, Death Stranding kinda sucks. I absolutely adored the premise and the world Kojima crafted, and delivering packages was really enjoyable. I loved figuring out traversal and just soaking in the graphics. I'm not one that normally cares about technical graphical showcases, but this game has made me reconsider how important graphics can be to an experience. Unfortunately, the dreadful gun mechanics, broken driving, constant NPC interjections, and the game's refusal to just end already kinda bogged it down. There's a lot here though that won me over and is an experience unlike anything I've ever played.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons (Nintendo Switch): The other game on this list I was not patient™ for, since I bought it for my wife... and then got sucked in. Truth is, as a non-creative type, I just loved this game as an outlet for my creativity and expression. I loved having projects like my zen garden, my Domino's Pizza restaurant, and then getting to share them with my friends. I've heard it said something along the lines of "It wasn't the best game of 2020, but it was the game for 2020".
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (PS4): Once I adjusted my expectations of what this game was and was not, it was great. While it doesn't reward open exploration as much as BoTW and Skyrim did, it simply has the best quests of any open world game I've played. Very rich environments and stories, and I even thought the gameplay was more than serviceable. It did kind of drag on by the end though. Also, disclaimer, I haven't played the DLC (sorry).
Return of the Obra Dinn (Nintendo Switch): I had hoped it would blow me away in a way similar to Outer Wilds, and while it didn't quite reach the same heights for me it was great nonetheless. I loved the nautical setting, the critical thinking and deduction required, and the way it was balanced perfectly between leaving you totally on your own and confirming bits at a time. My only real complaint is that I felt the true ending didn't really reveal anything about the story I didn't already know, I guess I expected some grand reveal.
Doom Eternal (PS4): White-knuckle, heart pounding, insane. The game forces you to engage with every mechanic it throws at you and is brutally challenging, but all in the best way. Though the gameplay was better than DOOM 2016, I actually preferred the latter since Eternal's levels felt more like a silly mario level than a tense demon-infested place. I get what they were going for and they executed well, I just prefer the more serious tone.
Hades (Nintendo Switch): Biggest surprise of the year for me, I didn't actually expect to like it. Hades is perfectly polished and a big step forward for integrating its excellent narrative with its roguelike structure. It's very easy to play without investing too much, making it great for unwinding. It deserves all the praise it's getting.
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (Remastered) (PS4): All the mainline Uncharted games are on this list but I enjoyed 2 the most. The set pieces were the most memorable, and I enjoyed almost every second. These games aren't as high on the list because, no matter how you dress it up, it's a pretty simple affair ultimately in terms of gameplay but it nails the style of game that it is.
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice (PS4): An amazing game in its own right, but was ultimately disappointing for me as a From Software fan. I found that what I appreciated most about Souls games was the tension of not knowing if you could make it to the next checkpoint, the terror of encountering something surprising and having to deal with it. Sekiro litters checkpoints left and right, which is of course great for its more boss-focused design, but left me far less immersed in the environments personally. I also wished I had more options for playing aggressively rather than just memorizing the parry patterns. In any case, these gripes are my personal preferences coming through and any hardcore gamer owes it to themselves to conquer this behemoth of a challenge.
Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 1+2 (PS4): Pure, unadulterated fun. I was absolutely addicted to the core gameplay and the levels, especially in the first game, were so cool to explore. For me the core loop started to get stale by the time I finished all the challenges on the levels, but for those that wanted more there is almost an endless amount of bonus challenges to tackle.
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End (PS4): There's definitely a strong argument that this is the ultimate uncharted game to play-- best gunplay and options in encounters, by far the best puzzles, and the delivery of the story is leagues above the rest of the series. I simply think that Uncharted 2 had the highest highs, so 4 is a tad lower. That, and the beautiful story set up was not brought together in a satisfying way; it in no way felt like Drake had earned Elena's forgiveness, but they kind just glossed over it. Still, a must play and Naughty Dog games at their best.
Subnautica (PS4): I wanted to love it more than I did. I was hooked on exploring and discovering the mysteries of the alien underwater, but I think I do better with games with less of a survival focus. I got really far into the game, but didn't actually finish since eventually the slow drip of clues started to get a bit too slow for my tastes, and the survival and basebuilding began to get tedious. Minor PS4 technical issues aside though, This is a dang good survival game, and immense in a terrifying and wonderful way.
Monster Train (PC): Slay the Spire is one of my all-time favorites, so I was pretty excited to be gifted this. It's a blast as a deckbuilder, and I think it was smartly designed in how it throws significant and strong rewards at you at every phase of a run, whereas StS often forces you to make the best of an iffy situation. Had a great time, but I lost interest after 15 or so hours since most runs tend to feel fairly similar. Still would absolutely recommend for StS and deckbuilding fans.
Spelunky (PC): Not the hardest game I've ever played, but definitely the most unforgiving. The controls took a while to get used to but once I was engaged, the game is a tight, slick, and enthralling adventure and test of skills. Full of secrets (I've only scratched the surface) and deeply satisfying to conquer. But boy, is it unforgiving.
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (Remastered) (PS4): Another strong entry in the Uncharted series, just a tad weaker than 2 I think. I will credit it though with having the most memorable environments and locales in any Uncharted though!

The Good:

Read Dead Redemption II (PS4): *Full disclosure, I'm still playing through act 5 at the time of this post.* This one is really tough for me to fully form an opinion on. On the one hand, I think this is the most stunning and immersive open world I've ever seen. Deeply authentic towns, regions, unparalleled attention to detail, and great characters and a decent story. But the way the missions force you to do things explicitly one way with terrible hand-holding just isn't fun to me, and makes Uncharted games feel like open-world sandboxes by comparison. There's a lot of quality here and I've enjoyed many elements, but have been disillusioned by others. NakeyJakey explains what I felt far better than I can (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvJPKOLDSos&t=392s). Still a good time though.
God of War (PS4): Like RDR2, an incredible technical achievement, for me hands down the best looking PS4 game, best voice acting, and for most people this should be towards the top of your must-play list. At its best, the characters are great, the combat is crunchy and satisfying, and the world beautiful. I just felt that for far too often the game was far from its best-- too many combat encounters didn't feel like I was a God of War but rather smacking a giant meat sack of health, so many secrets and puzzles that I just stopped caring about because finding treasure chests isn't fun when the rpg/loot elements feel so tacked on and pointless, endlessly recycled bosses... for me it was just pretty good, nothing like the game of the generation in my eyes. That said, most people don't seem too bothered by the things I found mediocre, so the sheer spectacle (looking at you world serpent!) and great moments make this well worth the price of admission!
Undertale (PC): I did not play this game the way it was meant to be played, let's say that up front. It was a gift, and I played about a half an hour every month for a year and just finally finished it. I loved the music, it was charming, and I see why people love this game so much. I think it just didn't hit those highs for me and I was left with a fairly silly little 8-bit game. Which was good. I'm glad I experienced what it had to offer but didn't leave a huge mark on me.
Superhot (Google Stadia): I had wanted to play this game forever but couldn't justify spending $20 on it, so I was pleased when I got a free Google Stadia kit and got to play it free! Really neat blend of stylized retro computer flavor and a fabulous central time-stop mechanic. A great 2 hour experience but tough to recommend as more than a novelty.
NieR: Automata (PS4): I have made it through 1.5 playthroughs so I know I haven't gotten the full experience, but I wasn't enjoying it enough to continue. I think every game developer though should learn from the brilliance of this game-- constantly keeping the player on its toes by not confining itself by a genre and by focusing on what's fun and cool, rather than convention. Excellent music. I get the hype, and the healthy dose of existential musings was interesting... it just didn't ultimately click for me. I can't unequivocally recommend this game to everyone, but if the premise and style stand out to you, this could be your next all-time favorite game.
Star Wars Battlefront II (PS4): Picked this up for free with PS Plus, and while there's not a lot here that's that special it was honestly super nice comfort food gaming. I just enjoyed shooting stuff in really cool Star Wars settings, a franchise I love. For what it was, I had a blast, minus the fact that I personally feel Jedi/heroes really kinda ruin the game for me. Unfortunately, it also is nothing more than a basic mass multiplayer battlefield game, so don't expect anything crazy.
Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (Remastered) (PS4): Definitely weaker than its successors, but still a really fun romp with trope-y but effective narrative and characters, and totally serviceable gunplay. This would be much higher on the list, and I honestly had a great time with it, but man the final third of the game was really painful to play. The switch to zombies was bad, and just wasn't fun to play through.
Until Dawn (PS4): I did not think I would like this game at all, I don't care for cheesy horror and definitely am not interested in interactive movies. But if you have a significant other or group of friends to play this with, it can be a great time! I played with my wife and we were honestly pretty engaged with the characters and the story was well told and had plenty of nice jump scares. There's not much game here, but for what it is it was a neat experience.
Shadow of the Colossus (Remake) (PS4): There were some incredible highlights to this game like the flying colossus and the sand worm, and the scale of the encounters with the epic music has earned this game a place as a masterpiece and classic to so many gamers. The remake looks stunning and it was exciting to see what type of colossus was up next. Unfortunately, every great moment I had was accompanied by an equally frustrating moment with mediocre controls and a couple of colossus that were so bad (looking at you, little bull/lion Celosia) that made me have to put down the game for a few days. A great game let down by some dated and poor elements.
Dark Souls II: Scholar of the First Sin (PS4): Souls games are my favorites, so it pains me to put this game so low. The best areas in the game (Heide's tower, Drangleic Castle, etc) are up there with the best in the series and most of the excellent combat found in the other games is more or less present here. But I think 2/3 of the game is bogged down by drab areas that feel more like a mario level designed to kill the player more than an area that could really exist. The Iron keep was the worst offender, the area was absolutely nonsensical and like so many other areas, enemies were placed in a way designed to frustrate the player with difficulty rather than engage them with challenge. Bosses were also mostly forgettable, but I did love the Looking Glass knight and the Pursuer!
Journey (PS4): Look, I'm as surprised as you that this game is on the bottom of the list. I honestly expected to love it. An artistic, beautiful marriage of environmental storytelling and unforgettable online interaction? A smooth and cathartic movement system? It has all these things, and no doubt deserves the acclaim and love it has from so many gamers. It just didn't resonate with me. Especially the ending, I felt for sure that there would be some great climax that contrasted with the struggle of the icy segment, but instead it fell a bit flat. Maybe I'll give it another try someday.

Conclusion, Gaming Patiently, and a Warning:

There you have it! I'd love to hear what surprised you in my rankings, where I'm horribly wrong, and what games you recommend I play next! Personally, I'm considering Persona 5 (though I'm not super into JRPGs), Dishonored 2 (am curious about immersive sims), and Jedi Fallen Order.
Gaming patiently is a strategy I absolutely endorse. Not only has it allowed me to form my own opinions of games independent of hype, but has allowed me to play a huge quantity of incredible games for honestly pennies. The average cost per game of everything I played this year was under $20. Now, more than ever, is an amazing time to get a PS4 and be a patient gamer, due to both the relative inexpensiveness and the sheer volume of outstanding games. I still will probably buy the big nintendo titles at launch and occasionally buy into hype, but most of the time it just isn't worth it anymore.
Finally, a friendly warning as a personal story for those of us who deeply love games and devote a lot of time to them. Like many kids, I was pretty limited by my parents growing up on what and how much I was allowed to play. I loved gaming but it was somewhat of a forbidden fruit. In college, I loved gaming and definitely played more, but still was very busy with social activities, studies, and other hobbies. Now, as a working adult with a comfortable job, I suddenly have more time and money than I have ever had in my life, and thus this giant list of games I played was created. For the first few months it was enthralling; all I wanted to do was play. Over the course of the year, however, it has become clear to me that requiring so much of my happiness and fun coming from having a game to be excited about can have some drawbacks. In the middle of a pandemic, if I'm sitting on the couch waiting for video games to make me happy and they just aren't giving me the same enjoyment that Bloodborne did when I played it for the first time, I'm just gonna be stuck there on the couch, slowly getting a bit depressed when my main source of fun isn't cutting it. So what's the point? Well, enjoy your games! Don't let anyone stop you from loving what you love. But if you start to burn out, please take care of yourself and engage in other hobbies, get outside, and keep things balanced. For me, doing so has made gaming all the sweeter.
Thanks for reading and indulging this long post!

The Shimmer Witch Fell in Love with Me and She's Insanely Jealous

“Get real, man. This whole Shimmer Witch thing is totally bogus.”
I remember saying that because it was totally bogus. At least I thought so; standing on the edge of Harrow Lake in our bare feet, toes in the water, heels on the hard clay bank, a smooth, flat stone in each of our hands. The August sun was hot on our backs but the lake was spring fed and the water was freezing. Besides, we were too old for dumb ghost stories.
If only I had known.
“Dude, c’mon!” Dale pleaded, swatting at a deer fly buzzing around his ear. “We been talking about this since third grade. This’ll probably be our last chance!”
“Yes, William,” Johnny added. “Please, humor us. This may well be the final time we share each other’s company.”
Johnny wouldn’t be starting college for a couple weeks yet, but he was already talking all fancy, calling me “William” instead of “Billy” and wanting us to call him “Johnathan.” He’d even taken to smoking a pipe. It was annoying, but kind of funny at the same time.
He was right, though. Next month, he would be off to his freshman year and Dale had signed up for the Navy. I was the only one who’d be sticking around. I’d gotten a job as a welder at Cooper Metals right out of high school. Graduated on a Thursday afternoon and started working Monday morning. Even as a nineteen year old kid, I could lay down a stack of dimes like nobody’s business, so Mr. Cooper paid me well. Most of the other guys my age were still living with their parents, flipping burgers or washing dishes. I was already renting my own apartment, a one bedroom over McKinny’s Shoe Store, and had just bought a truck. It was used but still cherry. Not a speck of rust. With Dale and Johnny both moving on, though, this would be the last time the three of us would have the chance to summon the Shimmer Witch.
Harrow Lake was up in the High Woods, a forest that covered the river bluffs overlooking our little burgh. It was the source of Bull Run, which flowed downhill and emptied into the Allegheny River on the eastern side of town. On a map, the lake was just an oblong blue blob with no name. We called it a lake because it was too big to be a pond. I have no idea where the “Harrow” part came from. There were no roads up there and, even on the hottest summer days, the spring water was too cold for swimming, so not many people bothered with the hike up to the lake. But there were places along its shore where a guy can reel in as many crappie and smallmouth bass as he can carry. I liked fishing, so Harrow Lake was on my short list of favorite spots. That’s how Dale and Johnny tricked me into going up there. They said they wanted to do some fishing. They even brought their rods and tackle boxes.
“Yeah, fishing for the Shimmer Witch,” Dale had laughed, as soon as I realized they were leading me along the trail to Beckoning Rock, a dark, angular chunk of granite that stuck up from the water’s surface about fifteen yards out. It looked kind of like a crooked finger, motioning for somebody to come closer, which, I guess, is how it got its name
According to the old campfire stories, three friends had to stand on the edge of the lake at Beckoning Rock, with their toes in the water and their heels on the bank. Each one, in turn, had to say “Shimmer Witch, Shimmer Witch, I summon thee. Come forth, come forth, choose one of three,” then skip their stone across the water three times and hit the rock. If everybody did everything right, the Shimmer Witch would come and bless one of the three with good health and long life.
“Me first,” Dale began. “Shimmer Witch, Shimmer Witch, I summon thee! Come forth, come forth, choose one of three!”
He threw his stone with a side armed flick of his wrist. It skipped three times before clacking against the Beckoning Rock and sinking.
“Yesss! Nailed it!”
Johnny shushed him before making a show of composing himself.
“Shimmer Witch, Shimmer Witch, I summon thee,” he enunciated the words as if he were reciting Shakespeare. “Come forth, come forth, choose one of three.”
Johnny threw his stone. Three skips and a clack, just like clockwork. He turned to me, bowing slightly.
I thought about flubbing it, getting the words wrong or missing the rock on purpose just to spite them for tricking me, but we’d been friends since first grade and this probably would be the last time we were all together. I didn’t want to disappoint them. Besides, if I screwed it up, they’d just keep badgering me to do it again and again until I did it right. Maybe, if I got it over with, we could do some actual fishing. What could it hurt?
A lot, as it turns out. Everything.
“Shimmer Witch, Shimmer Witch, I summon thee. Come forth, come forth, choose one of three,” I muttered, then flicked my stone at the water. It skipped three times and struck Beckoning Rock.
“Bitch’n!” Dale pumped his fist. “We did it!”
“And now what happens?” Johnny asked.
Dale shrugged. “We wait, I guess.”
“Nothing happens,” I said, maybe a little more harshly than I intended. “Seriously, guys, it’s a dumb ghost story they used to tell us in Cub Scouts. The Shimmer Witch isn’t real. Can we please just go fish--”
The hair on my arms and the back of my neck stood up. The smell of ozone prickled my nostrils. I could taste the fillings in my teeth.
“Whoa! Dig that!” Dale said, pointing at Johnny, whose fine, blonde hair stood out from his scalp. He looked like a dandelion gone to seed. And that’s when I knew.
“Get away from the water!” I shouted, jumping back as the sky split open with a deafening crack. A pressure wave slammed me into the ground. Everything went dark.
They found me wandering barefoot down the middle of Liberty Street, the main drag through town, still clutching the charred remains of my rod and reel. I have no memory of hiking down from the High Woods or the ambulance ride to the hospital. When I came around enough to speak coherently, I told the ER nurse about Dale and Johnny. She called the sheriff, who sent a couple of deputies up to Harrow Lake for a look around. They found my friends. Dale was floating face down in the lake. Johnny was lying on the shore. Both were dead and badly burned. The coroner conducted autopsies the next day. He ruled their cause of death as a lightning strike.
There hadn’t been a cloud in the sky, no sign of rain or storm.
We buried my friends. It was a small town, everybody pretty much knew everybody else, so there was a big turnout for both funerals. I got a lot of sympathy, pats on the shoulder and kind words, that sort of thing. I was too numb to really register any of it. Mr. Cooper gave me three days extra sick leave to recuperate, but I didn’t need it. Physically, I had never felt better. Even the dull ache in my shoulder, which I had thrown out pitching highschool baseball the year before, was gone. The only effect I suffered from the lightning strike was a flickering in the corner of my eye, kind of like the way heat shimmers off the asphalt at the elementary school playground on hot days. At first, it really bugged me, but the doctor said it would probably go away on its own, so I did my best to ignore it.
Two weeks later, I asked Jenny MacGregor out on a date. Jenny was working as a waitress at Carl’s Tap-N-Grill. She was smart and funny, and when she smiled her nose would crinkle in a way that made me feel a little loopy. I don’t know why I never noticed her when we were in school. Lucky for me, most of the other guys were just as dumb as I was. Carl’s was out of my way, but I’d been stopping there everyday after work, for whatever the special was and a beer, all summer long. There were definately better places to eat in town, but none of them had Jenny. I had spent weeks trying to screw up enough courage to ask her out. After what happened to Dale and Johnny, seeing how short life can be and all, I figured it was time to piss or get off the pot. If she shot me down, at least I’d have a reason to go someplace with decent food.
“Hey, listen,” I said as I settled my bill at the register. “I was thinking about going over to the Starlite this Friday night, catching that space movie everybody is talking about. If you’re not doing anything . . . “
Jenny stepped back, eyes wide, hand pressed to her chest just below her throat.
“Why Willian Andrew Thompson, the nerve of you!” she scolded. “A proper girl does not go to a drive-in with a boy on the first date!”
My mouth dropped open in shock. I stood there stupidly, holding the check and a five dollar bill in my outstretched hand. Then she grabbed me by the wrist and laughed. It sounded like music. Her nose crinkled and I felt like I had been walloped upside my head with a scented feather pillow.
“Lucky for you, I’m not a proper girl,” she giggled and winked. “Pick me up at seven?”
“Um, yeah, great!” was the best I could manage. “I’ll see you then.” With that, I headed for the door.
“Hey, Billy?” she called after me, pointing at the check and money still in my hand. “I may not be proper, but you don’t get free meals until at least the third date.”
I practically floated back to my apartment. The rest of the evening was a warm, fuzzy blur. I tried watching TV but couldn’t concentrate. Everything was a re-run anyway. All I could think about was Jenny, her musical laugh and that crinkly nose, but I did notice that flicker in the corner of my eye was gone. Things were really looking up.
The next day at work, during morning break, I heard the news. Jenny was dead. She was taking a bath before going to bed and a hair dryer fell into the tub and electrocuted her. They said the fuse never blew and the current ran through the water until it boiled. Three days later, Jenny’s parents buried their daughter. The funeral was closed casket.
The flicker was back. It was there when I woke that morning, before I’d even heard about Jenny, and that night, I had a sex dream. Of course, I’ve had sex dreams before, but never like that one. It hurt. I don’t remember any details of the dream itself, only the pain. You know the little shock of static electricity you get when you walk across a carpet and touch a door knob? It was like that, but all over my body, moving back and forth across my chest and arms, down my stomach to my--
Well, you get the idea.
Over the next couple of weeks, that flicker stayed in the corner of my eye, sometimes on the left, sometimes on the right, but always there. It almost seemed to have a form, but I could never make it out. About that same time, I started to get a weird tingling sensation in my side when I was in bed, or sometimes when I was kicked back on the couch just watching TV. It didn’t hurt, but it was uncomfortable, so I finally broke down and saw the doctor. Of course, he couldn’t find anything wrong. According to him, I was the healthiest person he’d seen in all his years of practice. He suggested, in a roundabout way, that maybe the problem might not be physical. He knew I’d been through some tough times recently and offered to prescribe me some Valium. I turned it down. I couldn’t be throwing arcs in the welding shop with my brain all fuzzed up on that crap. Like the flickering, it was something I’d just have to learn to live with.
It was around the middle of October, when I asked out Angie D’Plaza. She was up from the city, working in the accounting department at Cooper Metals. Dark haired and olive skinned, she was exotic, at least to a small town hick like me. Most of the office workers ate lunch at their desks, but Angie always came down to the breakroom. The guys toned down the rough language and off-color jokes when she was around, but it never completely went away. That didn’t seem to bother her. I guess, growing up in the city, she was used to it.
We had a few conversations in passing, then she started sitting with me at my table while she ate. Angie always seemed to mention that she hadn’t had any decent pasta since she’d moved here. People had told her Rudy’s had the best spaghetti around, but it was too fancy for a girl to eat there alone. I may not be the dullest tool in the shed, but I’m not the sharpest either. It took me a while to get the hint.
“So, you wanna go to Rudy’s with me and try the spaghetti?” I finally asked.
She laughed. Everybody in the breakroom turned to look. I felt like an idiot, misreading her signals like that.
“Yes,” she said. “I wanna go to Rudy’s with you and try the spaghetti. Maybe I can teach you how to sweet talk a girl while we’re at it. Meet me there Saturday night at eight?”
Saturday night, I arrived at Rudy’s ten minutes early, wearing the same jacket and tie that I had worn to my highschool graduation. They were the only nice clothes I had, and after the dopey way I’d asked her out, I wanted to make a better impression. Angie never showed. It was just after nine when I finally gave up. I wound up stopping at a Lawson’s on the way home for a loaf of bread, a jar of mustard, and a package of chipped ham; the perfect meal for losers that got stood up.
Monday morning, Mr Cooper came out on the floor and made the announcement. Angie had been killed in a freak accident Saturday afternoon. She’d been electrocuted by a short in her curling iron.
There was another sex dream, this one worse than before. I woke up screaming. It felt like my chest, shoulders, and groin had been set on fire. As I lay there, panting, I felt that familiar tingling sensation on my left side, the side of my bed that was empty. It was like something, or someone, was pressed up against me, snuggling me almost. In the dim light of the clock/radio on the bedside table, I could see the flicker in the lower left corner of my eye. I tried to study it while staring straight up at the ceiling. It’s hard to see something without looking directly at it, but I swear, that shimmery flicker was in the shape of a woman, curled against my side. Everything seemed to click together inside my head.
“Shimmer Witch,” I whispered.
Tiny jolts of static traced a path across my chest, up my neck, and to my lips. I could see the little blue flashes in the dark.
But that was crazy, thinking some sort of electrical witch had attached herself to me and killed any woman I took a shine to in a fit of jealous rage. Within a few days, I had myself convinced it was just my imagination. Thanksgiving changed all that. The Shimmer Witch, whatever she was, was real, and she didn’t want any other women in my life.
Mom always put on a big spread for Thanksgiving, even though it was just the three of us, her, me, and dad. There was turkey, of course, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, candied yams, and a homemade pecan pie baked special for me. I’ve never cared much for pumpkin, so she always made me a pecan pie. After we ate, I went to the kitchen to help mom put up the leftovers, more to make sure she packed a drumstick in one of the Tupperware containers she was sending home with me than out of any desire to be helpful. While I was divvying up the dinner rolls, mom stopped scooping stuffing into a burp and seal container, turned to me with a tear in her eye, and wrapped me up in a bear hug.
“I’m so sorry about what happened to your friends,” she said into my shoulder. “And Jenny and that girl from work. It’s so much to go through and you’re still so young!”
She held the hug until I started shuffling my feet at the awkwardness. Then she let go, put her hands on either side of my face, and stood on her tiptoes to kiss my forehead.
I gave her my best lopsided grin. “Yeah, I love you, too, mom.”
Dad yelled for me to hurry up because the game was starting, saving me from the “you’ll always be my little boy” speech that I knew was coming next.
Two plays after the kickoff, mom came into the living room, fists on her hips, scolding us for having the TV up so loud that she couldn’t even hear herself think. It was another one of our Thanksgiving traditions. As she bent to reach for the volume knob, that flicker in the corner of my eye shot across the room and into the TV screen.
“Mom! No!” I yelled.
The screen exploded. Mom dropped to the floor, falling heavily on her backside.
“Oh, my!” she said. Then the blood came. “Oh, my!”
We spent the rest of the afternoon in the emergency room, while the doctor picked shards of glass out of her leg, dabbing the small cuts with mercurochrome and suturing the larger ones. At one point, he held up his thumb and forefinger, about half an inch apart, shaking his head.
“Missed the femoral artery by that much,” he said.
There was suspicion in my mom’s eyes when she looked at me. She tried to hide it, but I saw. Even worse, I saw fear, too.
I stayed away from women as much as I could after that. It wasn’t hard. People knew I was sweet on Jenny and it was pretty obvious to everybody in the shop I had a thing for Angie. Mom’s “accident” actually made the local paper. Girls would cross the street when they saw me coming. I was the most ineligible bachelor in the county. Nobody ever accused me of anything outright, but I could tell by the sidelong glances, by the way conversations would stop abruptly when I entered the breakroom or the coffee shop, that people suspected me of something. Even my own mother was afraid of me. Dad didn’t argue when I gave him a lame excuse for not making Christmas. I spent New Years alone in my apartment, watching Dick Clark with a six pack of Rolling Rock.
The flicker at the edge of my vision remained ever present. The tingle against my side when lying in bed or relaxing on the couch became a constant thing, and I still had those painful sex dreams at least twice a week, sometimes more. That spring, I went back to the doctor. I didn’t tell him everything, but I told him enough that he offered me another Valium script. This time I took it. It didn’t help. With no better ideas, I went to the library. Maybe I could find some information on the Shimmer Witch, some local legend or old wives tale that might give me a clue as to how to get rid of her.
I forgot Miss Evie was the librarian.
Miss Evie was probably the first fantasy of every school boy in town. I know she was mine. Buxomly built with blonde curls cascading over her shoulders, she was the fantasy of most of the men in town, too, married or otherwise. Miss Evie was seated behind her desk, slipping sign-out cards back into returned books, when I walked in. A white silk blouse struggled to contain her ample breasts. Her hair was pulled up into a loose bun with a single stray curl hanging over her forehead. A pair of reading glasses were perched on the end of her Barbie Doll nose. She smiled and nodded as I hurried past, headed for the card catalogue. It was getting on towards closing time. We were the only two people in the building.
I had gone through the SHI-SHO drawer twice, with no luck, and was working my way through WIT-WIV when she came up behind me.
“Can I help you find something?” she asked.
I spun around, almost dumping the entire drawer of cards on the floor.
“Oh, um, maybe,” I stammered. “I’m looking for, this is going to sound stupid, but I’m looking for anything on the Shimmer Witch.”
“The Shimmer Witch, huh?” Miss Evie folded her arms under her breasts and tapped a red lacquered nail on her chin. I tried to look anywhere but at her. She must have been twice my age but I still found her incredibly attractive. Her blue eyes were a sea a guy happily could drown in. “That’s a local legend and I don’t think anyone has written any books about it, but there might be a newspaper story, if I remember correctly. Follow me.”
She spun on her heel and walked away, hips swaying hypnotically. I tried not to look. God help me I tried.
She led me to a row of microfiche readers at the back of the building. I waited while she went into the storage stacks. A few minutes later, she returned with a tray of film rolls.
“Try this one,” she said, handing me a roll. “I think you’ll find what you’re looking for somewhere in the early to mid April editions of that year.” As she leaned over my shoulder to show me how to load and operate the machine, the side of her breast brushed against my cheek. I nearly moaned. All those adolescent fantasies came flooding back into my brain.
“Alrighty then. You’re all set. Take your time. I’ve got to run off a bunch of flyers for the book fair next week, so I’ll be closing up late.”
To my relief, she turned and strode away, her heels echoing on the marble floor. A moment later, I heard the hum and whir of the Xerox machine warming up. Scrolling through the microfiche, I tried to think of anything other than Miss Evie. That got easier when I found the headline.
“TWO DEAD, ONE INJURED, AFTER FREAK LIGHTNING STRIKE AT HARROW LAKE,” it read.
The article was dated April 8th, 1936, and described a shopkeeper finding a local teenager wandering down the middle of the street in a “perplexing state of confusion, muttering the words ‘Shimmer Witch.’” When he regained his senses, he told authorities that he and two friends had gone up to Harrow Lake “to test an old legend.” Searchers found the badly burned bodies of the boy’s companions, apparently killed by lightning.
As I read, I was only partially aware that the flicker was gone from the corner of my eye. I should have been paying more attention. Before I got to the part of the article where they gave the victims’ names, there was a loud pop and everything went dark.
“Hello?” I called out. “Miss Evie? I’m still in here.”
Carefully making my way through the deep shadows cast by the bookshelves, hoping Miss Evie hadn’t forgotten about me and locked me in for the night, I noticed a faint, orange glow against the tin ceiling. Coming around the corner of the children’s section, I saw Miss Evie, lying on the floor, her hand welded to the frayed, 220v power cord of the Xerox machine. All the lights were out, so the fuses must have blown, but her body still twitched from the current flowing through it. Sparks shot from the back of the copier, landing on books and loose papers. Licks of fire were already spreading across their worn spines and dry pages. There was an extinguisher hanging from a hook behind the desk. I tried to grab it, but as soon as my fingers touched the metal handle, a jolt of static electricity knocked me off my feet. Completely stunned, I sat there on the floor, as Miss Evie’s white silk blouse smouldered. Her blonde curls burst into flames. I saw those deep, blue eyes explode out of their sockets as her skin blackened and curled away from her skull. I think I might have screamed.
The fire spread unnaturally fast. I picked myself up off the floor and stumbled out the front doors. Lurching down the stone steps and halfway up the block, I flung myself into a phone booth and called the fire department. They got there fast, but not fast enough. All they could do was keep the flames from spreading to the hardware store next door.
That night I had the most brutal sex dream yet. When I woke, there were tiny burns on my chest and arms and my pubic hair had been singed down to the skin.
There was an investigation into the fire, of course. Both the fire marshal and the county sheriff had a lot of questions for me, but the evidence backed my story. And why wouldn’t it? I told them the truth. I just left out any mention of the Shimmer Witch. In my last conversation with the sheriff, he pointed out that a lot of people around me were meeting with unfortunate accidents, and that tended to make folks nervous. He suggested that a fella with my welding skills could make a good living working at one of the steel mills down in the big city. “Everybody needs a fresh start once-in-a-while,” he’d said. I took his advice.
There weren’t too many people for me to say goodbye to, but I did stop by my parents’ place on the way out of town. Dad came out to the driveway to shake my hand. He got a jolt of static for his trouble. Mom waved from the kitchen window. That hurt. I don’t blame her, but still. It was the last time I ever saw them. Both died many years later. Dad went first, mom followed not long after. I didn’t go to either funeral, but I had good reason not to.
You see, that day Dale, Johnny, and I went up to Harrow lake and summoned the Shimmer Witch was August 20th, 1977. Chronologically, I am sixty-three years old. Physically, I’m still nineteen. I have not aged a day since. I can’t die, either.
A few years after I left town, I had a bad motorcycle accident. An oncoming coal truck ran me off the road when the driver took a blind curve too wide. I hit the guard rail and went over an embankment, smashing into every tree on the way down. I wound up at the bottom of a ravine, choking on blood from a punctured lung, with my legs twisted unnaturally beneath me and a bone poking out of my forearm. The truck driver probably never saw me and, on a back road like that, nobody was going to come along anytime soon. I knew I was going to die, so I closed my eyes and waited.
When I woke, I was still covered in dirt and blood, but my legs were straight, all my bones were back on the inside, and I could breathe just fine. My bike was trashed, so I had to walk eight miles to a gas station. Other than that, I was just as fine as frog hair.
There have been times since then when I tried taking matters into my own hands. That didn’t work out so well. When I tried pills, I woke up in a pool of my own vomit. When I tried hanging myself, I woke up on the floor with frayed bits of a charred rope around my neck. When I tried a gun, I woke up with a melted lump of slag between my feet. The sex dreams after each attempt were, well . . . punishing.
It’s been forty-four years I’ve lived like this, no family, no friends, no lovers. She kills any woman I take a liking to. I’m not sure how she’d react to me having guy friends and I don’t want to find out. I’ve been completely isolated, always on the move from town to town, job to job, trying to stay ahead of the suspicious looks and whispered rumors when I never seem to age. I can’t even look at porn without her zapping me in the ‘nads as soon as I fall asleep. The Shimmer Witch wants me all to herself and she just won’t let go. This has got to end.
I think I may have found a way.
If the Shimmer Witch won’t let her chosen one go, if she won’t even let him die, what happened to the kid before me, the one from the newspaper in 1936? I’ve been doing a lot of research lately, but not all the records have been computerized. The internet was a dead end, so I had to do it the old fashioned way. I had to go back to my hometown, to the library. I was looking for obituaries from the end of August, 1977. There was a possibility the kid had moved away, just like I did, and there would be no record of him there, but people didn’t travel much in those days. It was a long shot, but what did I have to lose?
Things have changed some. Harrow Lake and Beckoning Rock are still there, but much of the High Woods are gone, cut back to make room for subdivisions, you know, the kind they name after all the trees they chopped down; Willow Grove, Maple Way, Oak Hill Estates, that sort of thing. There are plenty of roads up there now. In town, the old Lawson’s was replaced by a Sheetz and Cooper’s Metals is shuttered and empty, but Carl’s Tap-N-Grill is still there. Go figure. I stopped in for lunch, couldn’t help myself. The food is just as bad as it ever was. Rudy’s is still there, but the only thing about the place that hasn’t changed is the name. I also saw some familiar faces, old classmates and neighbors that I recognized despite their age. From the looks I was getting, a few of them thought that I looked familiar, too, so I kept my head down and avoided eye contact.
The library they’d built to replace the one that had burned down was a soulless brick and glass block, full of fluorescent lights and stain-resistant carpet, nothing like the stately sandstone castle with vaulted ceilings and marble floors that I remembered. Fortunately, the town no longer had a hot librarian. There was an older guy, balding, gray haired, and stoop shouldered, seated behind the front desk. He was Emory Dawson, according to the nameplate on the counter. I remembered little Emmy. He was two grades behind me in school. Emory showed me to the microfiche viewers, apologized for the dust, and got me the film for the June/July/August 1977 editions of the County Bugle. I assured him I knew how to operate the reader.
“Huh,” he said. “Well good for you. Not many young folks know how to work these old machines. Everybody uses computers these days, dontcha know.”
He gave me a curious look. I could tell he was dancing on the edge of recognition, so I smiled, nodded, and turned away, busying myself with loading the reader.
It took a while to find what I was looking for because it wasn’t in the obituaries. I ran across the story by accident, when my finger slipped on the scroll knob and I overshot the obits on page three and wound up on page six. The headline read, “LOCAL HERMIT AGES 40 YRS. OVERNIGHT.” It was just three paragraphs. His name was Henry Werner. He lived in a tarpaper shack near Sweet Creek, a dozen or so houses and a gas station clustered around a crossroads about five miles north of town. According to local gossip, his youthful appearance was attributed to having been struck by lightning as a teenager. Mr. Werner had refused to speak to the reporter, but another resident was quoted as saying, “Yeah, I seen Henry come into Murphy’s Garage for cigarettes. It was shocking how he got so old so fast. I asked him about it, but all he’d say is ‘damned witch finally leaved me.’”
The byline was dated Aug. 21, 1977.
It seems the Shimmer Witch won’t let me go until she chooses another, so if you’re feeling froggy, you go right ahead and jump. I won’t mind. I’m not going to tell you where Harrow Lake is, that would make me complicite and I’d rather not have that on my conscience, but if you do some poking around, you’ll find it. I’ve left enough clues. Take two friends. Stand with your toes in the water and your heels on the bank. Say the words and skip your stones. Make sure they hit Beckoning Rock.
C’mon, must be somebody out there who wants to be immortal.

[Share] My Music Library Index (861GB)

Hello everyone. I made a post about two months ago sharing my library index (646GB at the time). I was working with 400GB of space back then so I went with a request format so people could comment and request titles on my list. However, I have since exceeded that storage space limit through the sheer number of requests I've been getting so I decided to purchase more space to accommodate everyone's needs. As a result, I now have enough space to upload my entire library which is what I have done. Please enjoy!

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*This keeps coming up on my last post, so I will reiterate it here:
This is not a request post. I'm sharing what I have in my library. Please do not request titles that aren't listed below. Thank you. :)

If there's no quality specified, it's FLAC at 16bit / 44.1 or 48 kHz
[320] MP3 at 320kbps, when this number is 3 digits and not 16/24 it is always MP3 with the number indicating kbps
[24] FLAC at 24 bit, if the sampling rate is higher than 44.1/48kHz it will be specified
[MQA] will be specified after bit-rate
Discographies are studio albums mostly, some include EPs/Mixtapes/Live albums as well
All albums listed are complete, unless otherwise noted.
If there are multiple formats available within an album, they will be in separate sub folders.
Occasionally there will be albums with mixed formats, which will be noted.
There's a small percentage of titles that are labeled in FLAC but are actually upsampled MP3. Unfortunately I'm not quite sure which ones they are. I'd estimate this to be less than 3% of the collection.
Some video content are also included with certain titles.
I think that would be all for now. Please let me know if you have any concerns or questions below.
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2 Chainz - Discography (2012-2020)[16~24/96]
2 Pac - 2Pacalypse Now, Strictly 4 My NIGGAZ, Me Against the World, All Eyez on Me, Americaz Most Wanted
8 Mile Original Soundtrack
8Ball - Lost
21 Savage - Slaughter King [320], Savage Mode, Savage Mode II [24]
50 Cent - Discography (2003-2014), Power of the Dollar EP+Unreleased, Guess Who's Back [Mixtape], The New Breed [Documentary CD], Get Rich or Die Tryin' OST, This is 50 [Mixtape], The Kanan Tape [Mixtape], Best Of [Compilation], Singles
112 - 112, Room 112
A Boogie wit da Hoodie - Artist, The Bigger Artist, Hoodie SZN, Artist 2.0 [24]
A Great Big World - Is There Anybody Out There? [320]
A$AP Ferg - Furious Ferg, Floor Seats II [24]
A$AP Rocky - Live.Love. ASAP, Long. Live. ASAP, At. Last. ASAP [24], Testing [24]
Aaryan Shah - In the Making, The Arrival: Part I+II [16~24]
AC/DC - Discography (1976-2020)[16~24/96]
Ace Hood [320] - Discography (2008-2013)
Mixtape: Ace Won't Fold, All Bets on Ace, Final Warning, Street Certified, The Preview, I Do It.. For the Sport, The Statement, Body Bag Vol.1, Sex Chronicles, The Statement 2, Body Bag Vol.2, Starvation, Starvation II

ACG:
.hack_Sign OST 1+2 [320]
Castlevania - Akumajo Dracula Best Music Collections Box
Curse of Darkness - Prelude of Revenge
Harmony of Despair
Lament of Innocence
Lament of Innocence Limited Edition Music Sampler
Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate
Symphony of the Night
Death Note OST 1+2+3 [320]
Detective Conan OST 3
Final Fantasy Symphonic Suite
Final Fantasy VII OST
Final Fantasy VII Reunion Tracks
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VIII
Final Fantasy X
Gensomaden Saiyuki - OST 1, Single Collection
Guilty Gear X - Heavy Rock Tracks, Rising Force of Gear Image Vocal Tracks
Guilty Gear XX OST
Guilty Gear XX - Sound Alive/A.S.H.
Hikaru no Go - Theme Song Selection
Howl's Moving Castle - OST [24], Symphony Suite [320]
Hunter x Hunter - OST 1+2+3, The Last Mission
Joe Hisaishi - Dream Songs/The Essential Joe Hisaishi [24]
Koudelka
Legend of Mana [320]
Madlax
My-HiME - OST 1+2
Neon Genesis Evangelion - Single Collection, "A Cruel Angel's Thesis" [24_192]
NieR:Automata [24]
Noir - OST 1+2+3
Ragnarok Online Complete Soundtrack
Rockman Zero: Remastered Tracks, Collection Soundtrack -résonnant vie-
Rockman Zero & ZX Sound Box (Zero 1+2+3+4, ZX, ZX Advent)
Rockman Zero/ZX Reploid Remixes
Rockman ZX: Soundsketch -ZX Gigamix-, ZX Tunes, ZXA Tunes
Rurouni Kenshin - OST 1 [320], OST 2+3+4, CD BOX [320], Director's Collection, Premium Collection, Songs, The Best Theme Collection
Shaman King - Comics Image Album, Melody of the Spirits, Osorezan Revoir ~au revoir~, Osorezan Revoir ~prologue to shaman~, Single Vocal Album, Vocal on Parade!!
Slayers TRY Treasure BGM
Spirited Away [320]
The Legend of Zelda - Majora's Mask, Ocarina of Time, 25th Anniversary Special Orchestra CD
Tsubasa Chronicle - OST 1+2+3+4
Yu-Gi-Oh! Theme Song Single Collection
Z.O.E. - Zone of the Enders, Anubis: Zone of the Enders
Zenki - Character Song Collection 2, OST 2 Raigou Shourin!!
軒轅劍三外傳:天之痕 - 三個人的時光
風色幻想 - 1+SP+2+3+4+5

Adam Ben Ezra - Discography (2015-2020)
Adam Lambert - Trespassing
Adam Lopez - The Popera, Showstopper, Till the End of Time
Adele - Discography (2008-2015)
Afek-T - Les brumes, "Impassible"
Agnes Obel - Philharmonics, Aventine, Citizen of Glass [24], Myopia [24]
Akon - Trouble
Alabama Shakes - Boys & Girls, Sound & Color
Alejandro Fernández - de noche - clasicos a mi manera, Confidencias [320]
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor
Aloe Blacc - Shine Through, Good Things, Lift Your Spirit
Aloosh - Separate, Ceramic [24/96]
Amber Run [320] - 5am, For a Moment I Was Lost
Amy Winehouse - Frank [24], Back to Black [24/96], Lioness: Hidden Treasures, At the BBC
Andrea Bocelli - Romanza, Verdi
Angra - Discography (1992 - 2010)[160~231, except Temple of Shadows in 16]
Anita Baker - Rhythm of Love
Anthony Ramos - The Freedom EP, The Good & The Bad
Ariana Grande - Discography (2013-2020)[16~24/MQA]
Arvo Part - Various works
Audiophile Analog Collection Vol. 2 [DSD256]
Aurora - Discography (2015-2019)[24, except Infections of a Different Kind in 16]
AZ - Doe or Die
Az Yet - Az Yet, She's Magic
Babyface - The Day
Bad Meets Evil - Hell: The Sequel
Ballet Class Music [320]
Banks - Discography (2014-2019)[16~24/MQA]
Basso Profondo from Old Russia
Belly - Another Day in Paradise, Inzombia, Mumble Rap, Immigrant
Beyoncé - 4, Beyoncé, Lemonade
Big Boi - Boomiverse
Bilal - 1st Born Second
Bill Evans Trio [320] - Explorations, Sunday at the Village Vanguard, Waltz for Debby
Bill Withers - Lovely Day: The Very Best of Bill Withers
Billie Eilish - Discography (2017-2020)
Birdy - Discography (2011-2016)
Bishop Briggs - EP [24MQA], Church of Scars [24MQA], Champions [24]
Black OST
Black Hill - Discography (2014-2019)[16~24]
Stvannyr - Secrets of the runes
Black Panther - Original Score [24], The Album [24], Wakanda Remixed [16]
Blindspotting - The Collins EP, The Miles EP
Bloom - Sinses
Blue - All Rise
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Legend
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony - Creepin on ah Come Up EP
Brent Faiyaz - A.M. Paradox EP, Sonder Son, Lost EP, Fuck the World
Bruno Mars - Discography (2010-2016)
Busta Rhymes - The Coming
Call Me By Your Name OST
Camila Cabello - Romance
Cardi B - Gangsta Bitch Music Vol.1 [128], UnderEstimated - The Tour Album [128], GBMV2 [128], Invasion of Privacy
Carolina Eyck - Discography (2008-2019)
Case - Open Letter
Céline Dion - All the Way... A Decade of Song, A New Day Has Come, Courage
Charlotte Cardin - Big Boy EP, Main Girl EP
Charlotte Cardinale - Florescentia
Chase Holfelder - Major to Minor, Vol. 1+2
Chet Faker - Thinking in Textures, Built on Glass, Lockjaw
Childish Gambino - Camp, Because the Internet, 3.15.20, "This is America"
Chingy - Jackpot
Chloe x Halle [24] - Sugar Symphony EP, The Kids Are Alright, Ungodly Hour
Choral: Aliqua, Chor Leoni Men's Choir Discography (1998-2018), Christmas with The Princeton Singers, musica intima (clear), Rajaton (Boundless, Tarinoita), The Manitou Singers - Repertoire for Women's Voices, Vol. 2
Christina Aguilera - Christina Aguilera [320], Stripped, Back to Basics, Bionic, Lotus [320], Liberation [24]
Cirque du Soleil - Discography (1992-2015)[128~320, 3 albums in 16]
Clann [24] - Kin Fables, Seelie

Classical:
100 Great Symphonies
Bach - Selected Organ Works, The Famous Cantatas, The Six Motets
Beethoven - Complete String Quartets, Piano Sonata No.8 op.13 'Pathetique', Piano Sonata No.14 op.27 'Moonlight', Piano Sonata No.23 op.57 'Appassionata'
Brahms - Brahms on Life and Love, Requiem, Symphony No.1
Bruckner - Te Deum
Chopin Complete Piano Music [192]
Dvořák - Mass in D, Requiem, Symphony No.7+8+9
Fauré - Requiem
Glazunov - Violin Concerto in Am op.82
Grieg - Piano Concerto op.16 in Am
Liszt - 10 Hungarian Rhapsodies, Jorge Bolet - Favourite Piano Works, Piano Works
Mendelssohn - Symphony No.4, Violin Concerto in Em
Mozart - Clarinet Concerto in A, Concerto in C for Flute, Harp, Orchestra, Horn Concerto No.4, Piano Concerto No.20, Piano Concerto No.21, Requiem
Paganini - Salvatore Accardo plays Paganini's Guarneri del Gesu 1742
Schubert - Piano Sonata No.14+19
Schumann - Piano Concerto op.54 in Am
Tchaikovsky - Piano Concerto No.1, Romeo and Juliet Fantasy Overture, The Symphonies [192]
Verdi - Requiem
Vivaldi - Concerto in C for Violin and Double Orchestra, Concerto in D for Violin and Double Orchestra, The Four Seasons

clipping - CLPPNG [24], There Existed an Addiction to Blood
Coco OST
Coolio - Gangsta's Paradise
Corey Payette - Children of God, Les Filles du Roi
Craig David - Born to Do It, Slicker Than Your Average
Cris Derksen - The Cusp [320], The Collapse, Orchestral Powwow
Curtis Clearsky and the Constellationz - Indigifunk
D12 - Devil's Night, D12 World
Daley - Discography (2011-2017)
D'Angelo - Brown Suger, Black Messiah [24/96]
Darren Hayes - Spin
Daveed Diggs - Small THings to a Giant, Seven Nights in Chicago
David Morin - Every Colour
Deen Squad Mixtape 2015 [320]
Destino - Forte, Beginning Again
Destiny's Child - Destiny's Child, #1s
Disclosure - Caracal
DJ Danger Mouse - The Grey Album
DJ Drama - Quality Street Music 2
Dmitri Shostakovich - Symphony No.1+2+3+4+5+6+8+9+12+14+15, Violin Concerto No.1
DMX - It's Dark and Hell is Hot, Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood, ...And Then There Was X
Dr. Dre - 2001, Compton
Drake - So Far Gone [320], Thank Me Later [320], Take Care [320], Nothing Was the Same [320], If You're Reading This It's Too Late
Dream Theater - Discography (1989-2019)[16~24/96]
Dream Warriors - Subliminal Simulation
Drezus - Red Winter, Indian Summer
Dru Hill - Dru Hill, Enter the Dru
Dumbfoundead - Discography (2011-2016), Café Bleu, Inside/Outside [24]
Dylan Brady - All I Ever Wanted [24], Choker, Dog Show, This Car Needs Some Wheels
Eagles - Discography (1972-1979)[24/192]
Eazy-E - It's On (Dr. Dre) 187um Killa, Eternal E
Elijah Blake - Discography (2012-2019)
Eminem - Discography (1996-2020)[16~24/96]
En Vogue - Funky Divas
Enrique Iglesias - Enrique, Euphoria
ES Posthumus - Unearthed [320]
Evanescence - Discography (2003-2017)[16~24]
Fantastic Negrito - Discography (2014-2020)
Far East Movement - Free Wired
FKA Twigs - LP1, Magdalene
Flipsyde - Discography (2005-2012)[128~320]
Florence + the Machine - Discography (2009-2018)[16~24/96]
Flume - Skin [24]
For Vance - Live at Bangor Abbey [16], From Muscle Shoals [24]
Frank Ocean - Discography (2011-2016)[16~24]
Frank Sinatra - Ultimate Sinatra
Frozen OST
Frvrfriday - More Than You Know, Offline, WHOISFRIDAY [24]
Fugees - The Score
Future - Beast Mode [24], Future [24/96]
Gallant - Zebra [320]
Game of Thrones - S1-8 OST, Various Orchestra Albums, For the Throne
Gary Jules - Trading Snakeoil for Wolftickets
Get Out OST
Ghost - Meliora [24]
Ginuwine - Ginuwine... The Bachelor, 100% Ginuwine
Gorillaz - Discography (2001-2020)[24/MQA~24/96]
Grace VanderWaal [24] - Perfectly Imperfect, Just the Beginning
Guru - Jazzmatazz Vol. 1
GZA - Liquid Swords
Hamilton: An Americal Musical - Cast Recording, Hamildrops [AAC], Instrumentals [AAC], The Hamilton Mixtape [AAC]
Hans Zimmer - Batman Begins OST+Recording Session, The Dark Knight [24/96], Sherlock Holmes, Inception [16~24][5.1], The Dark Knight Rises [24/192], Intersteller [24], Blade Runner 2049, Live in Prague [24], The Classics [24/96], The Lion King (2019)[24]
Harry Potter OST
Hercules [192]
Higher Brothers - Black Cab, Five Stars
Hozier - Discography (2013-2019)[16~24]
Igorrr - Hallelujah
Il Divo - Discography (2004-2018)
In tha Beginning... There Was Rap
Ingrid Michaelson - Discography (2005-2014)
iskwē - iskwē, The Fight Within, acakosik
J. Cole [24] - 2014 Forest Hills Drive, Forest Hills Drive: Live
J.S. Ondara - Tales of America (The Second Coming) [24/192], Folk n' Roll Vol.1: Tales of Isolation [24]
Jacques Loussier Trio - Vivaldi- The Four Seasons
James Blake - Discography (2011-2020)
James Vincent McMorrow [320] - Early in the Morning, Post Tropical
Janelle Monáe - Discography (2010-2018)[16~24], Metropolis: Suite I (The Chase) EP
Janne - Meeting the Wolf EP
Jasmine Cephas Jones - Blue Bird
Jay-Z - Discography (1996-2017)[16~24]
JB the First Lady - Get Ready Get Steady, Indigenous Girl Lifestyle, Meant to Be, Righteous Empowered Daughter
Jeremih - That Body, All About You, Late Nights: The Album, Late Nights: Europe
Jeremy Dutcher - Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa
Jessie Ware - What's Your Pleasure? [24]
Jhené Aiko - Chilombo [24/96]
Jimi Hendrix - Experience Hendrix- The Best of Jimi Hendrix
JMSN - Discography (2011-2019)
Joe - All That I Am, My Name is Joe
John Coltrane - Both Directions at Once/The Lost Album
John Legend - Discography (2005-2016)[320~16]
Jon Mcxro - The Fifth of Never [320~16]
José Tomás Molina - Discography (2014-2019)[16~24]
Josh Groban - Discography (2001-2015)[320, except Stages in 16]
Joss Stone - Introducing... Joss Stone
Juice OST
Justin Timberlake - Discography (2002-2013)[16~24]
k.d. lang - Ingénue, Invincible Summer
Kadebostany - Pop Collection, Monumental [24]
Kanye West - Discography (2003-2019)[320-24]
Kehlani - Discography (2014-2020)
Keith Ape - Project: Brainwash, Born Again, various singles
Kelly Fraser - Sedna
Kendrick Lamar - Discography (2011-2017)
Kerry Muzzey - Trailer Music 3, The Architect, Trailer Music 4: Neo
Kevin Garrett - Mellow Drama, A Heart Like Yours, Hoax, Made Up Lost Time, Singles
Kid Cudi - Discography (2008-2013)[ALAC]
Kiel Magis - Kiel Magis
Kieran Fearing - Reprieve
Kieran Martin Murphy - The Painter's Hand, Theatrics

Korean:
DJ Doc - 4th Album
eAeon - Guilt-Free
H.O.T. - We hate all kinds of violence, I yah!, Age of Peace OST, Outside Castle, The Best
IU - Miscellaneous
Park Wan Kyu - 천년지애 (千年之愛)
Rain - First Drop
Shinhwa - First Mythology, My Choice, Wedding
Taeyang - Hot [EP]
Taeyeon - Miscellaneous

k-os - Exit, Joyful Rebellion, Atlantis: Hymns for Disco
Koutev Bulgarian National Ensemble
Krizz Kaliko - Son of Same [239~270], Go [320]
Kubo and the Two Strings OST
Kwabs - Wrong or Right [245], Pray for Love, Walk, Love + War
La La Land - The Complete Musical Experience [24]
La Quinta Estación - Sin Frenos [192]
Lady Gaga - Discography (2008-2020)[24]
Ladysmith Black Mambazo [192~257] - The Very Best of
Lana Del Rey - Discography (2012-2019)[16~24]
Lauryn Hill - The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill
Le Flow - The Definitive French Hip Hop Compilation
Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares - Vol.1+2 [320]
Le mystère des voix Corses - les plus belles polyphonies [320]
Led Zeppelin - Discography (1969-1982), Remasters [24/96]
Lenny Kravitz - Greatest Hits
Leonard Cohen - The Future
Les Choristes OST
Les Musiciens de Saint-Julien - The High Road to Kilkenny
Leslie Odom Jr. - Leslie Odom Jr. [24], Mr.
Lhasa de Sela - La Llorona [320]
Lil Dicky - Hump Days [256], So Hard [320], Professional Rapper [128]
Lil Uzi Vert - Eternal Atake
Linkin Park - Discography (2000-2020)[16~24/96/MQA]
Lionel Richie - Back to Front
Loïc Nottet - Selfocracy, Sillygomania
London Grammar - If You Wait [24/96], Truth is a Beautiful Thing [24]
Lou Val - Lonely in Paradise, Don't Look Now, Singles
LP - Lost on You
Ludacris - Chicken-Beer, Release Therapy
Ludovico Einaudi - Echoes: The Einaudi Collection, Una Mattina, Divenire [320], Nightbook, Islands: Essential Einaudi [320], Elements [320], Seven Days Walking [24]
Luniz - Operation Stackola
Mac Miller [24] - Swimming, Circles
Madredeus - Various albums (1987-2005)[128~320]
MAGIC! - Don't Kill the Magic, Primary Colours, Expectations
Maksim - Discography (1999-2010)[320, except 2 albums in 16]

Mandarin:
5566 - 1st Album
Energy - E3, 無懈可擊, 米迦勒之舞
F4 - 煙火的季節
IPIS 蟑螂 - 第四蟑
RuRu - 美麗心情
S.H.E. - 青春株式會社, 美麗新世界, Together
Tension 天炫男孩 - Discography (2001-2004)
不能說的秘密 OST [148~224]
伍佰 - 夢的河流, 冬之火九重天演唱會特選錄音專輯
伍思凱 - 分享
南拳媽媽 - 南拳媽媽的夏天
周杰倫 - Discography (2000-2006)
宋岳庭 - Life's a Struggle
張信哲 - 精選, 從開始到現在
張學友 - 走過1999, 張學友音樂之旅Live演唱會
張智成 - 凌晨三點鐘
張衛健 - 齊天大聖孫悟空
徐婕兒 - 愛之初
戴佩妮 - 怎樣
手牽手大合唱
林俊傑 - 樂行者, 第二天堂
海豚灣戀人 OST
王心凌 - Begin...
臥虎藏龍 (Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon) OST
英雄 (Hero) OST
范逸臣 - 同名專輯
蔡依林 - 看我72變, 城堡
薔薇之戀 OST
許慧欣 - 孤單芭蕾, 幸福
謝霆鋒 - VIVA, 了解, Viva Live 謝霆鋒演唱會
郭富城 - 目眩城迷全精選
陳冠希 - Edison Chen
陳小春 - 抱一抱, That's Mine

Mandido - Time on Our Hands
Marc Anthony - Discography (1993-2013)[320]
Marian Hill - Discography (2013-2020)[320~24]
Mario - Turning Point
Marvin Gaye - Discography (1961-2019)[16~24/192]
Mario Frangoulis - Various Albums (1998-2014)[128~320]
Marques Houston - MH
Mase - Harlem World
Master P - Ghetto D
Matt Corby - Into the Flame [EP], Resolution [EP], Live on the Resolution Tour [EP], Telluric, Rainbow Valley
Max Richter - Discography (2002-2020)[16~24/96]
MC 900 ft. Jesus - Welcome to My Dream, Open Step Ahead of the Spider
Meek Mill - Dreams Worth More Than Money [24], Championships
Metallica - Discography (Remastered)(1983-2020)[24]
Metro Boomin - Not All Heroes Wear Capes
Miah Luz - The Coming LP
Michael Bolton - Only a Woman Like You
Michael Bublé - Discography (1995-2013)[96~320]
Michael Conway Baker - Four Musical Portraits
Michael Jackson - Discography (1972-2014)[320 except Invincible in 16], The Ultimate Collection, The Essential Michael Jackson [24], King of Pop
Migos - Discography (2015-2018)[16~24]
Miguel - Discography (2010-2017)[16~24]
Miles Davis - Birth of the Cool [24/192], Bitches Brew [24/88], Kind of Blue
Mirah - Discography (1997-2009)[198~256]
Misha Mishenko - Discography (2016-2019)
Missy Elliott - Under Construction
Moana OST
Mob Bounce - Transformation, "Vision Quest"
Mobb Deep - The Infamous, Infamy
Mos Def [ALAC] - Black on Both Sides, The Ecstatic
Moulin Rouge! OST
Muddy Waters - Anthology
Muse - Origin of Symmetry [24/96], Absolution [24/96], The 2nd Law [24/96], Simulation Theory, Drones [24/96]
Musical Theatre - Various Musical Cast Recordings (1934-2017)[170~202, except Come From Away and Hamilton in 16]
Nahko - Dark as Night, On the Verge, Hoka [320], My Name is Bear [320]
Namie Amuro - Break the Rules, Genius 2000
Nas - Illmatic, It Was Written, Stillmatic, God's Son [ALAC], The Lost Tapes, Street's Disciple, Life is Good
Naturally 7 - Discography (2000-2015)
Naughty by Nature - 19 Naughty III
Nav - Good Intentions [24]
Ne-Yo - Discography (2006-2012)[320~16]
Night Lovell - Discography (2014-2019)[320~24]
Nina Simone - The Essential of Nina Simone [24/96]
Nipsey Hussle [ALAC] - Crenshaw, Victory Lap
Niro - Les autres
Niykee Heaton - Bad Intentions [320], The Bedroom Tour Playlist, Starting Over
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me, Feels Like Home, Not Too Late, Pick Me Up Off the Floor [24/96]
Notre-Dame de Paris (Musical) Cast Recording
NSYNC - No Strings Attached
Obie Trice - Cheers
October London - Discography (2016-2018)[320, except Color Blinds in 16]
Omar LinX - A Cold Welcome [320], City of Ommz, The Living Dead EP [128], Victor [320], M.O.R.
Omarion - O, 21, Ollusion
Once OST [96]
Onegin (Musical)
Opera Babes - Beyond Imagination
P. Diddy - No Way Out, The Saga Continues..., Bad Boy's 10th Anniversary... The Hits
PartyNextDoor - PX3
Pentatonix - Various albums [128~320]
Peter Gundry - Discography (2016-2019)[16~24]
Pharrell - Girl [24]
Pink Floyd - Discography (1967-2014)[16/24/MQA/DSD64]
Playboi Carti - Die Lit
PNL - Deux frères [320]
Portishead - Discography (1994-2008)
Post Malone - Discography (2016-2019)[16~24/88]
Prince - Discography (1978-2019)
Pusha T - Daytona [24]
Putomayo - World Reggae, Asian Lounge
Quavo - Quavo Huncho [24]
Queen - Discography (1973-1995), Live Killers, Live at Wembley '86, Greatest Hits, The Platinum Collection,
Rae Sremmurd - SremmLife, SremmLife 2
Raincity - Tell Me, Stuck on Replay, Raincity EP
Raleigh Ritchie - You're a Man Now, Boy
Reggie Couz - Just Couz, singles
Rick Ross - Discography (2006-2017)
Ricky Martin - Ricky Martin, Música + Alma + Sexo
Rihanna - Discography (2005-2016)
Riit - ataataga
Robyn - Body Talk Pt. 1 + 2, Body Talk
Rockapella - 2
Roscoe Dash - J.U.I.C.E. [320], Dash Effect [160]
ROSK - remnants
Ruelle - Up in Flames, Madness, Rival, Emerge, Ode to Shadows, Earth Glow, Exodus
Run the Jewels - Run the Jewels 2, RTJ3 Instrumentals [24/96]
Sade - The Best of Sade
Saint-Preux - Concerto pour une voix
Sam Chimes
Sam Cooke - Portrait of a Legend 1951-1964
Sam Smith - Discography (2014-2017)
Sandra van Nieuwland [320] - And More, Banging on the Doors of Love
Santino Le Saint - Cloud 304, Xeno, Rage of Angels, Blue Pill [24+16], Red Pill, Singles
Sara Bareilles - Discography (2007-2015)[320, except What's Inside - Songs from Waitess in 24]
Scorpions - Discography (1972-2015)
Scott Leonard - 1man1mike
Sevdaliza - Discography (2017-2020)
Shai - If I Ever Fall in Love...
Sia - Discography (1997-2017)[16, except OnlySee + Healing is Difficult in M4A260, This is Acting in 24/96]
Sigur Rós - Discography (1997-2013)
Silla and Rose - Debut, Galactic Gala
Snoop Dogg - Doggystyle, The Doggfather, Tha Last Meal, R&G (Rhythm&Gangsta): The Masterpiece, The Blue Carpet Treatment
Snotty Nose Rez Kids - The Average Savage, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Trapline, Born Deadly [EP]
Solange - A Seat at the Table
Southern Journey - Bad Man Ballads (Songs of Outlaws and Desperadoes, Vol. 5)
Stacey - Stacey, Stacey (Reconstruction), First Move
Stevie Wonder - The Definitive Collection
Straight Lines - Run for Cover
Stromae - Cheese, Racine carrée [24]
Sun Kil Moon - Discography (2003-2017)[320, except Benji + Common as Light and Love Are Red Valleys of Blood in 16]
Swollen Members - Bad Dreams
SWV - It's About Time
System of a Down - Discography (1998-2020)[16~24/96]
SZA - Ctrl
T.I. - Trouble Man Heavy is the Head
Tame Impala - Discography (2010-2020)[24/96~24/192]
Tamia - Tamia, "Stranger in My House"
Tanya Tagaq - Auk/Blood, Animism, Retribution, Toothsayer
Tasha the Amazon - Die Every Day, Black Moon
Taylor Swift - folklore [24]
Tech N9ne - Discography (1999-2013)[192~320, The Storm+Enterfear in 16]
TGT - Three Kings
The Beatles - Discography (1963-2009)
The Blaze - Territory, Dancehall
The Carters - Everything is Love
The Chronicles of Narnia OST
The Cinematic Orchestra [320] - Every Day, Man with a Movie Camera, Ma Fleur, To Believe
The Fingerbangerz - Vi-R-Us
The Game - The Documentary, Jesus Piece, Blood Moon: Year of the Wolf [320], The Documentary 2+2.5 [320]
The Godfather I+II+III OST [320]
The Great Gatsby - OST, The Orchestral Score, The Jazz Recordings
The Great Tenors - Vol.1+2, In Concert
The Hobbit OST (Special Editions) [24]
The Lion King - Complete Score [128], Return to Pride Rock [128]
The Lord of the Rings OST
The Lumineers - Cleopatra [24/96], C-Sides [24], Live Tracks [24], III [24]
The Notorious B.I.G. - Ready to Die, Life After Death [ALAC], Born Again
The Nutcracker (Ballet) [24/96]
The Piano Guys - The Piano Guys
The Pink Panther OST [320]
The Savannah Leigh Band - City of Grey
The Tango Project - The Tango Project
The Tenors - Discography (2008-2015)[156~254, except The Perfect Gift+Under One Sky in 16]
The Tony Rich Project - Words
The Weeknd - Discography (2012-2020)[16~24/192]
The xx - xx, Coexist, I See You
Three 6 Mafia - Most Known Unknown
Timbaland - Shock Value
Tinie Tempah - Demonstration [320]
Toni Braxton - Toni Braxton, Secrets
Tony Bennett - The Essential Tony Bennett, a wonderful world (with k.d. lang), The Absolutely Essential 3 CD Collection, Duets II [320], Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Tory Lanez - Discography (2010-2020, except Daystar)[160~320, except I Told You in 16, Chixtape 5+The New Toronto 3 in 24]
T-Pain - Discography (2005-2012)[192~320, except Epiphany+Thr33 Ringz in 16]
Tracy Chapman - Tracy Chapman
Travis Garland - Discography (2011-2015)[160~320, except Travis Garland in 16]
Travis Scott - Discography (2013-2018)[16~24/88]
Trey Songz - Trey Day [320], Passion, Pain & Pleasure [320], Chapter V [320], Back Home [24]
TroyBoi - icekream [128~320], SoundSnobz [128~320], Left is Right [128], V!BEZ [128], V!BEZ, Vol.3, V!BEZ, Vol. 4 [16MQA], "Afterhours"
Tsar B - Discography (2016-2020)
Ty Dolla $ign - Featuring Ty Dolla $ign
Tyga - Discography (2008-2016)[320], Legendary
Tyrese - I Wanna Go There
UltraVillain [24] - "Break Out", Lost in You, I N V U
Ulvesang - Ulvesang [24], The Hunt
Unity: Athens 2004 (Olympic Games Album)
Usher - Discography (1994-2018)[16~24]
Van Morrison - Moondance
Vitas - Discography (2001-2009)[128~256, except A Kiss as Long as Eternity+20th Century Hits in 16]
Waka Flocka Flame - Flockaveli
Whitney - Light Upon the Lake
Whitney Houston - Whitney Houston
Wisin & Yandel - Discography (2000-2012)[320]
Wiz Khalifa - Cabin Fever, Rolling Papers, Cabin Fever 2, We Dem Boyz [320], Cabin Fever 3, various songs
Wiz Khalifa & Curren$y - 2009 [24]
Wyclef Jean - Carnival, Vol. II- Memoirs of an Immigrant
X Japan - Discoraphy (1988-2017)[16~24/96]
Xavier Rudd - Discography (2002-2018)
XXXTentacion - Revenge [320], 17 [24/192], ? [320]
Xzibit - Restless
Yann Tiersen - Discography (1995-2003)[96~160, except Amélie in 16], Portrait [24/96]
YG - My Krazy Life, Still Brazy, My Life 4Hunnid [24]
Young Bleed - My Balls and My Word
Young Buck - Buck the World
Young Thug - Barter 6 [320], Slime Season [24], Slime Season 2 [320], I'm Up [320], Slime Season 3 [320], Jeffery [320], So Much Fun
Yuki Kajiura - Discography (includes side projects: FictionJunction/YUUKA, Kalafina)(Anime soundtracks 1996-2018)
Yuna - Chapters
Zed Yun Pavarotti - French Cash
Zeina - Odd One Out, various singles

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Audio Drama/Fiction/RPG Debuts - January 2021

I've got what I think is a mostly exhaustive list of the new audio drama series that came out in January, which may be of interest to those looking for new shows. See below. Anyone want to tell me any I've missed, and I'll update it? (Note, "new" here means that the Ep1 of the RSS feed was released, or a previously non-fiction feed started producing fiction.) Listened to any of them that you would recommend?
Previous months are available here:
https://www.thecambridgegeek.com/results.php?proof=Releases&tag1=Audio%20fiction
And the ongoing updates (just in case you don't want to wait for the end of the month) are available here:
https://twitter.com/AudioDramaDebut
And I do a weekly podcast collecting a few trailers here:
https://www.thecambridgegeek.com/archive/add/add.php

1/1: Crit Hit and Save: A Dungeons and Dragons Podcast (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.crithitandsave.com/
Synopsis: Welcome... to Eriand. DM Andrew Redden is joined by Chelsea Gifford, Lonessa Boyd, and Montana Chambers as three adventurers who happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time, or maybe the right place at the right time. Follow along in this Dungeons and Dragons podcast as our adventures try and save Eriand, or assist in its demise. Whatever the case may be.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1543039.rss

1/1: Daimons of Aphid City (Dramatised - Science fiction)
Site: https://www.spreaker.com/show/daimons-of-aphid-city
Synopsis: A noir science-fantasy drama about the denizens of Aphid City, a place of altered time, space, and dimension, home to noblins, nanics, and nyx mites, and absolutely surveilled by the shadowy cabal know as Cataclysmic Dictum.
RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4731537/episodes/feed

1/1: Disciples of the Eight (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://redcircle.com/shows/disciples-of-the-eight/
Synopsis: Darkness. War. Chains leading to a castle in the sky. Falling. A group of heroes awaken in an alleyway with no memory of who the others are or how they got there. They only have a deep sense of trust and the word of a stranger that they were on a mission to kill the king. They got very close but ultimately failed. Now, thanks to the actions of their strange new friend, they have another chance. The king does not know that they still live, much less that they now know where his power comes from. Now they have to come up with a new plan and remove as much of the king’s power as possible before he realizes they are still alive. Along the way they will meet new, interesting friends and discover just how far the king has gone to preserve his own life. If they fail this time, there will be no coming back.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.redcircle.com/2bd65a10-a798-4a9d-9bf6-c74733894246

1/1: Foreward Podcast (Dramatised - Historical)
Site: https://www.forewardpodcast.com/
Synopsis: Foreward is an audio drama podcast that chronicles one family’s story after the tragedy of a school shooting. As a nation, not only have we become numb to violence in schools, we have failed to recognize that the actual event is merely the spark that creates a fire that burns in families indefinitely. With the joys and triumphs of everyday life, the event continues to weave its way through every aspect of a family for the rest of their lives.
RSS Feed: https://forewardpodcast.libsyn.com/rss

1/1: NCRP Productions (RPG - Anthology)
Site: https://anchor.fm/ncrpproductions
Synopsis: A Tabletop RPG actual play podcast coming to you from Behind the Redwood Curtain. We intend to offer a variety of tabletop role playing games (ttrpg) with various systems.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/45b8c208/podcast/rss

1/1: Night Dream Podcast (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://linktr.ee/Nightdreampodcast
Synopsis: The Nightdream Podcast, original short fiction.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5fdc933256745b1bbd026abd

1/1: One Hundred Words (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://onehundredwords.buzzsprout.com/
Synopsis: A tiny fiction podcast, in which I read out a story of exactly 100 words each day. Written and produced by Marilisa Valtazanou.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1582942.rss

1/1: Sea Stories and Science Fiction (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://anchor.fm/malcolmtorres
Synopsis: Prepare to travel with Malcolm Torres across ... not just watery oceans but the very dimensions of time and space on voyages filled with adventure, horror, high-tech thrills, crime and passionate romance.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/41d69638/podcast/rss

1/1: The Hunt (Dramatised - Fantasy)
Site: https://soundcloud.com/griffith-munn
Synopsis: In a time where adventuring with our friends feels like a distant memory, we invite you to join us on a new audio fantasy adventure…

1/2: As the Dice Roll (RPG - Science fiction)
Site: https://anchor.fm/asthedicerollcast
Synopsis: As the Dice Roll is a collection of Actual Play campaigns from the Geek to Geek Media Network. "Cautious Optimism" is a GURPS campaign in a Sci-Fi setting while "The Horsefeather Saga" is a crazy romp through DND 5e!
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/45736ec4/podcast/rss

1/2: BCD Presents: No Small Parts (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://anchor.fm/black-case-diaries
Synopsis: No Small Parts is a monthly short-form audio drama that explores the backstory of minor characters in major films. Each episode is written by Miles Murphy and performed by a member of the Black Case Diaries Podcast.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4550b80c/podcast/rss

1/2: Heroes of Verilia (RPG - Anthology)
Site: https://heroesofverilia.buzzsprout.com/
Synopsis: Welcome to Verilia! A dungeons and dragons fifth edition actual play podcast where you can actually play the hero! Every week, you can listen to the adventures of four monthly changing people play a Dungeons and Dragons fifth edition oneshot adventure in the homebrew world Verilia. The best thing about this podcast? You could be one of them!
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1519201.rss

1/2: The Graveyard Tapes (Dramatised - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://thegraveyardtapes.carrd.co/
Synopsis: Finn Valentine, private investigator and part-time magician. He’ll take care of the thing going bump in the night… for a price. Or maybe just a pint.
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/graveyardtapes/feed.xml

1/3: Hubris: A 24-Hour Podcast Project (Dramatised - Anthology)
Site: https://24hourhubris.com/
Synopsis: Hubris is a labor of love from a chaotic group of podcasters who decided a 24-hour podcast challenge sounded like a good idea. We assembled several Creative Teams from a large group of podcasters from around the world, made up of writers, audio producers, and voice actors to create a single-episode fiction podcast within a 24-hour period from start to finish.
RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/hubris-a-24-hour-podcast-proje

1/3: of Black Glass (RPG - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://www.spreaker.com/show/of-black-glass
Synopsis: The Watch is a low-fantasy, PbtA game about women and nonbinary people who are fighting to retake their homeland from the Shadow, a darkly sorcerous threat that has the power to possess men and use them for it’s own violent ends. The stories we will tell are structured around the military campaign against the Shadow’s forces. We will tell stories of war, love, and sacrifice. We will play to find out what happens. And we will, in the end, defeat the Shadow.
RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4651451/episodes/feed

1/3: Seriously Serial Fiction (Fiction - Comedy)
Site: https://seriouslyserialfiction.buzzsprout.com/
Synopsis: Original serialized fiction podcast from author David Wilson-Burns. Broadcasts of serialized works--now featuring a new series: "A Friend of the Family", written, performed, and produced by the author.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1585180.rss

1/3: The Bureau of Lost Things (Dramatised - Comedy)
Site: https://bureauoflostthings.podbean.com
Synopsis: In a quiet corner of every town, down a street nobody cares about, you’ll find a Bureau of Lost Things. Here a dedicated team strive to reunite lost things with their careless owners. One such branch nestles just inside the M25, where no-nonsense overseer Veronica runs a tight ship; at least according to her (Head Office may disagree). Now we follow eager new recruit Will, cynical con-artist Cara and bureau lifer Raymond as, every episode, they grapple haplessly with a fresh batch of things. And Veronica.
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/bureauoflostthings/feed.xml

1/4: The Homos of Harmony Haven (Fiction - Crime/Mystery)
Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1554872
Synopsis: A self-help author hiding a tragic secret. A former escort trying to create a life in a new town. A jilted lover seeking revenge. These are just a few of The Homos of Harmony Haven. The only thing left in their closets are the skeletons. An LGBTQ daily serial.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1554872.rss

1/4: The Silt Verses (Dramatised - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.thesiltverses.com/
Synopsis: Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations. As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.acast.com/public/shows/5fec690f8211cf453a1b89e2

1/4: We're Not Meant to Know (Fiction - Horror)
Site: https://wnmtkpod.libsyn.com/
Synopsis: There are things we're simply not meant to know. A horror anthology podcast.
RSS Feed: https://wnmtkpod.libsyn.com/rss

1/5: Medding with Monsters (RPG - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://meddlingpod.libsyn.com/
Synopsis: An actual play podcast using the Monster of the Week system. Join our four heroes as they the travel across the country, encountering terrifying monsters, strange characters, and poorly named pastries. An exciting mix of action, drama, and comedy perfect for anyone who loves roleplaying games or audio dramas!
RSS Feed: https://meddlingpod.libsyn.com/rss

1/6: Pod Against the Machine (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://podagainstthemachine.com/wdp/
Synopsis: Welcome to Pod Against the Machine, the only Actual Play podcast that specifically mentions its opposition to the machine in the title. We’re a ragtag group of five creating an epic story while playing through the Iron Gods Pathfinder First Edition adventure path from Paizo publishing. It’s like Dungeons and Dragons, complete with wizards, monsters, and skeletons…but with an added bonus of evil robots and horrifying aliens, all tied together with our (hopefully) funny banter, interesting characters, and edge-of-your-seat action.
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/podagainstthemachine/feed.xml

1/7: Dark Valley (Dramatised - Anthology)
Site: https://www.darkvalleypod.com/
Synopsis: Dark Valley is a sci-fi and fantasy anthology podcast that aims to transport listeners to a world outside of their own. Join us aboard a Coalition Guard spaceship, inside a Hotel with extraordinary powers, and in a small town where creatures lurk around every corner. Dark Valley probes the human psyche and explores our relationships with ourselves, each other, and the unknowable; in a way that can frighten, soothe, and challenge our perceptions of who we are and what we are capable of.
RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/dark-valley-pod

1/7: The Junket Podcast (RPG - Science fiction)
Site: https://thejunketpodcast.com/
Synopsis: An actual play and really gay D&D show following the interstellar antics of the Space Squad as they try to solve basic puzzles, navigate pirate-infested jump lanes and maybe save the universe or something along the way.
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/thejunketpodcast/feed.xml

1/8: Daemonologie: The Devil's Parlour Game (RPG - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://anchor.fm/daemonologie
Synopsis: Welcome, ladies, gentlemen, the neither and the marvellously evasive. Here is the smoky parlour, there is the hookah pipe, and this is the cause of all our scandals: Daemonologie. The most delightful, devilish parlour game from Pall Mall to Lambeth, whispered in tearooms and caused blushes at Kew. Here shall be two podcasts: an Actual Play of Daemonologie, where we join a host of inquisitors discovering why a burning Scotsman leapt from Bristol's Cathedral, only to vanish, and Unmasked, where the authors will peek behind the curtain, uncovering the lore, mechanics, and team of Daemonologie.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4710c8bc/podcast/rss

1/8: JumpPoint (Dramatised - Crime/Mystery)
Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1587757
Synopsis: JumpPoint is a limited scripted series following the decaying marriage of Emily and Hudson Hayes at the hands of a mysterious enigma.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1587757.rss

1/8: The Dread Familiar (Fiction - Horror)
Site: https://www.thedreadfamiliar.com/
Synopsis: The Dread Familiar Podcast features a rotating cast of authors and readers covering all things horrifying and terrible.
RSS Feed: https://www.thedreadfamiliar.com/episodes?format=rss

1/9: Alfhild: Maiden of the Sea (Dramatised - Comedy)
Site: https://anchor.fm/jillana-kucey/
Synopsis: A dramedy inspired by the Scandanavian folktale: Alf and Alfhild. Contemporized with modern themes.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/471dedf8/podcast/rss

1/9: The Bandit Fiction Podcast (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://banditfiction.com/podcast/
Synopsis: Each month we'll be bringing you up a selection of stories and poems from our collections. Featuring some of the best emerging and indie writers around, each work is specially chosen by our editorial team, and we're super excited to be able to share them through this exciting new medium
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1602268.rss

1/10: Darkened Hallways (Dramatised - Crime/Mystery)
Site: https://www.hearmeoutproductions.com/shows/darkened-hallways/
Synopsis: Darkened Hallways is an audio drama mystery with elements of horror. Strange occurrences in the Sycamore Crossing apartment complex bring four queer young adults together to solve the mystery.
RSS Feed: https://www.hearmeoutproductions.com/feed/darkened-hallways-feed/

1/10: Dungeon & Babbins: Adventurer's League (RPG - Anthology)
Site: https://anchor.fm/rollforbabs
Synopsis: A series of "Dungeons and Dragons" campaigns run for various charity efforts.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/473686d8/podcast/rss

1/10: Half Hour Audio Hour (Dramatised - Anthology)
Site: https://www.eclectic-theatre.com/half-hour-audio-hour.html
Synopsis: A monthly anthology of 10-30 minute audio drama scripts from a different playwright each month. Each episode will include an introduction of, and Q&A with, the playwright. The Half-Hour Audio Hour focuses on the work of women, BIPOC, and/or LGBTQ+ playwrights.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.redcircle.com/626558b6-894d-4832-beff-6d3fa6352898

1/10: Planet Radiant (Fiction - Post-apocalypse)
Site: https://www.planetradiant.love/
Synopsis: An apocalyptic sci-fi radio drama inspired by text-based adventure games of the 80s and 90s. It's a queer-themed story about solitude and discovery, told in the second person and set to an original darkwave soundtrack. You wake up in an abandoned museum with no memory. Humanity has vanished. What do you do?
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1431814.rss

1/10: Stories from the Hearth (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://linktr.ee/storiesfromthehearth
Synopsis: An original short-stories podcast for those who crave escapism from the chaotic energies of the modern world. Written, performed and produced by Calum Bannerman, each episode features a brand-new short-story, sometimes sci-fi, romance or fantasy, sometimes historical fiction or horror. Calum's stories are reminiscent of those a wandering bard might once have told, to a group of villagers gathered around the fire.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.simplecast.com/FDC8thJa

1/11: Battle of the Bald (Dramatised - Comedy)
Site: https://tylereaton.net/battle-of-the-bald-podcast
Synopsis: A six-episode scripted comedy series about a young lab assistant who accidentally invents a permanent cure for hair loss and changes the world.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1434859.rss

1/11: DNA 404 (Dramatised - Science fiction)
Site: https://dna404.com/
Synopsis: Exoterrestrials make first contact with humans, but surprisingly they didn't show up to enslave the human race. But they didn't drop by to make friends either. In fact, they're only here for Sharp. The first sentient artificial life form created on Earth. It turns out subjugating a juvenile artificial entity into spamming twitter and reddit with ads and tracking online behavior for marketing purposes is a violation of the Consortium's ethics code. This particular human error is worthy of breaking the universal mandated silent treatment. But even if our local galaxy republic has determined humans are a danger to avoid, that won't stop Sharp from taking us with her on an epic imaginary voyage. Several of her human travel companions are physically injured by the technology used for space travel. Some suffer uncomfortable but transitory side effects. Others experience memory loss or severe physical harm. With no expedient way home to Earth the humans and Sharp's alien guardian are forced to solve their shared circumstances. A crew of hostile amnesiacs, fretful volunteers, malcontent denizens, and disquieted space tourists are forced to continue deeper into space on a journey that ultimately confronts loss, change, and recovery. And many a 'human' error.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.captivate.fm/dna404/

1/11: Our Ghost Stories (Fiction - Horror)
Site: https://www.ourghoststories.com/
Synopsis: A podcast devoted to storytelling. We share scary tales that are written by the podcast creator, Jason, as well as members of the audience. Our goal is to take you to another world for a brief moment and give you goosebumps while you're there!
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1605283.rss

1/11: The Eldritch Radio Hour (Dramatised - Horror)
Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1448056
Synopsis: Audio entertainment inspired by my novel "Tryst: Based on Actual Events".
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1448056.rss

1/12: Could've Been Heroes (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://couldvebeenheroes.squarespace.com/
Synopsis: Could’ve Been Heroes is an actual play podcast where six old friends adventure as six total strangers who, after missing their shots at destiny, now get a second chance to make a mess of everything. Set in a unique and developing rpg that filters fantasy, horror, pop culture and other wonderful nonsense through the brains of six or more weirdos making their dream game.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.soundcloud.com/users/soundcloud:users:881328316/sounds.rss

1/12: Roll Together (RPG - Anthology)
Site: https://rolltogetherrpg.podbean.com/
Synopsis: Dungeons & Dragons. Narrative & Nerdery. High Adventure & Hijinks. We are Roll Together. Join us for exciting adventures with wonderful players taking you off to the worlds of D&D! With multiple storylines and adventure arcs, as well as a huge, diverse cast of players from around the world, listen to our adventures here.
RSS Feed: https://feed.podbean.com/rolltogetherrpg/feed.xml

1/13: Love Before Covid (Dramatised - Slice of life)
Site: https://audioboom.com/channels/5042465
Synopsis: This Audio Play is not exactly fiction and not exactly philosophy, but something in between. Dr Greg Scorzo has developed Post Socratic dialogues as a new kind of philosophy. These dialogues are called “Post-Socratic” because there is no Socrates figure, telling the listener which viewpoints (if any) are the best ones. The listener decides that on their own.
RSS Feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/5042465.rss

1/14: The Paracelsus Effect (Dramatised - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://paracelsuspod.carrd.co/
Synopsis: The Paracelsus Effect is a gothic inspired urban fantasy audio drama about redemption, magic, queerness, and saving the world.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/3be1cd4c/podcast/rss

1/14: The Rivers of Elfland (Fiction - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-rivers-of-elfland
Synopsis: A spec-fic podcast featuring original Science Fiction and Fantasy, with a special love for solarpunk, historical fantasy and space opera. Currently reading "Sons of Devils," an arcanepunk fantasy by Alex R Oliver.
RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4739405/episodes/feed

1/15: Creep (Dramatised - Crime/Mystery)
Site: https://creeppodcast.libsyn.com/
Synopsis: Creep follows Miami and Denver as they investigate a possible heist of a famous painting. Sasha, the one who alerted them of it, makes sure that she's not forgotten in the process. Will they be able to stop the heist in time?
RSS Feed: https://creeppodcast.libsyn.com/rss

1/15: Crocodile the Audio Play (Dramatised - Slice of life)
Site: https://anchor.fm/samantha-griersonschwarz
Synopsis: Crocodile (Heather Peace) tells the story of a woman dealing with her recent Autism and ADHD diagnosis, the death of her dysfunctional mother and the start of a new relationship. The play provides stark flashbacks and insights from the 8-year-old Crocodile in Halifax, Yorkshire, set against the chaotic adult life Crocodile has in London.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/480f32d0/podcast/rss

1/15: Madison On The Air (Dramatised - Comedy)
Site: http://www.madisonontheair.com/
Synopsis: What happens when old time radio dramas clash with a modern day 20-something? No technology, no Starbucks, and no one is PC! Will Madison survive? Follow along as she teams up with radio icons like Sergeant Joe Friday, Marshal Matt Dillon and Superman. Original radio scripts adapted lovingly to give a funny and modern look at the way things were and the way things are today.
RSS Feed: https://madison-on-the-air.castos.com/feed

1/15: My Spear Weighs Heavy in My Hand (Fiction - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.spreaker.com/show/my-spear-weighs-heavy-in-my-hand
Synopsis: My Spear Weighs Heavy In My Hand is a fantasy fiction podcast by Jack Anderson. Mastanab has become separated from his people and thrust into an unfamiliar land far from home. Now he must find them again though killers, ghosts, and monsters stand in his way.
RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4692626/episodes/feed

1/15: Sunset Tales (Fiction - Anthology)
Site: https://www.spreaker.com/show/sunset-tales
Synopsis: Sunset Tales is the name of a peculiar bar I used to frequent on Yasawa, one of the Fiji islands, back when I was a young writer. Adi, the bartender, introduced me to the strangest of people there…
RSS Feed: https://www.spreaker.com/show/4747514/episodes/feed

1/16: Midlife Wizards (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1570630twi
Synopsis: A podcast created by four longtime friends that are all taking a dive into Dungeons and Dragons. We have all never played but have always had some interest in trying it out. Follow along while we navigate through our first campaigns and learn how to play the game.
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1570630.rss

1/18: H2OME (Dramatised - Science fiction)
Site: https://play.acast.com/s/h2ome
Synopsis: H2OME is a sci-fi story about how we managed to build a sustainable society. In a future where a few hundred people have sought shelter on Mars to escape the climate crisis, an expedition back to Earth 150 years later could shed light on the energy transition and reveal many secrets. What would we do if our backs were against the wall? What if our civilization was able to create a fully sustainable society, eliminating pollution and the other harmful effects of climate change? Find out with Joanna, a 30-year-old anthropologist from Mars, leading an investigation on Earth to answer these questions.
RSS Feed: https://rss.acast.com/h2ome

1/18: JR Fable Presents (Fiction - Children)
Site: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1602541
Synopsis: Completely free (and hopefully funny) audiobooks for children!
RSS Feed: https://feeds.buzzsprout.com/1602541.rss

1/18: Sporadic Phantoms (Dramatised - Fanfiction)
Site: https://www.sporadicphantoms.com/
Synopsis: A team of investigators looks into suspicious activity of a community organization called The Sharing.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4374361c/podcast/rss

1/18: Standard Aerei (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://www.fantasybanjo.com/standard-aerei-podcast/
Synopsis: In a world of flourishing technology, absent gods, and some temporal instability, our heroes will rise (or fail forward) to the occasion! Standard Aerei is a Dungeons and Dragons 5th Edition podcast that aims to bring our tabletop to yours. We supplement the show’s jokes and adventures with quality foley work to emphasize every hit, spell, and disaster the players are involved in.
RSS Feed: https://www.fantasybanjo.com/standard-aerei-podcast?format=rss

1/18: The Canadian Play Thing (Dramatised - Thriller)
Site: https://www.plaything.ca/podcast
Synopsis: Canadian Play Thing is a playwright-centered virtual theatre featuring the work of artists from coast to coast to coast working to connect our theatre family across the country.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/4287ff04/podcast/rss

1/19: Adventures of Scarlett Hood (Dramatised - Adaptation)
Site: https://adventures-of-scarlett-hood.pinecast.co/
Synopsis: Scarlett Hood, The Continuing Adventures of Lil Red Riding Hood!
RSS Feed: https://pinecast.com/feed/adventures-of-scarlett-hood

1/19: Rolling Through the Realms (RPG - Fantasy)
Site: https://audioboom.com/channels/5041709
Synopsis: Rolling Through the Realms is an actual play Dungeons and Dragons podcast set in the Forgotten Realms campaign setting. 1489 D.R. As the decade comes to a close, The Frost Maiden, Auril has plunged Icewind Dale into a perpetual winter, violence once again finds itself on the streets of Waterdeep, and rumors of war are leaking out from the east. Three adventurers find themselves on the road for the first time in search of fame, fortune and a legendary trident.
RSS Feed: https://audioboom.com/channels/5041709.rss

1/19: Solo (Dramatised - Science fiction)
Site: https://anchor.fm/solo-pod/
Synopsis: When Dierdre gets stranded after her space ship is taken over by pirates, she has to learn how to survive alone on a ship that's flying through space with no clear destination. Will she make it in time?
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/46b39ad4/podcast/rss

1/19: The Apocrypha Chronicles (Dramatised - Science fiction)
Site: https://anchor.fm/reopera
Synopsis: The year is 2156. A young archivist, Phe, has just discovered a digital time capsule dating back to 2020, the year of the first of the Great Pandemics. Phe’s fascination with dangerous digital technology - poisons from before the Age of Symbiosis - upsets their mentor Lar, a bio-engineer. But a mysterious, living voice seems to be speaking through this ancient technology, hinting at a coming disaster that might threaten Phe and Lar’s world. The Apocrypha Chronicles is a groundbreaking sci-fi / documentary podcast by re:Naissance Opera
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/46341070/podcast/rss

1/19: Tucson By Night (RPG - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://www.bluhdhaven.com/tucsonbynight
Synopsis: Tucson By Night is a new Chronicle in the Vampire the Masquerade universe.
RSS Feed: https://bluhdybunchpodcast.castos.com/tucson-by-night

1/19: White Cobra - audio drama (Dramatised - Slice of life)
Site: https://www.whitecobra.co.uk/audio-productions/a-summer-of-spring-2021
Synopsis: White Cobra is a UK-based award-winning theatre company. It produces audio, film and stage productions. Come back soon for more audio drama.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/48ae4e10/podcast/rss

1/20: In Transit (Dramatised - Crime/Mystery)
Site: https://intransitcast.carrd.co/
Synopsis: Aboard the spaceship Eurus, things are optimal. Oxygen supplies are at 80%, crops are thriving, and the twelve-year journey through the Messier 42 nebula is going smoothly. Everything is set for a successful pilgrimage to continue the survival of the human race. Only, when a series of murders occur onboard - mirroring distressing radio signals from Eurus’ sister ship, Notus, Officer Alecto McAlpine finds herself lost in the middle of a conspiracy. With the begrudging help of low-level communications coordinator Cairo, they begin to find that the ship’s journey is the least of their concerns.
RSS Feed: https://anchor.fm/s/45223b44/podcast/rss

1/20: Nat Wonderful (RPG - Science fiction)
Site: https://rss.com/podcasts/natwonderful/
Synopsis: 8 Best friends go on grand adventures through the wonderful worlds of Table Top Role Playing games! Join us as we make this Naturally Wonderful.
RSS Feed: https://media.rss.com/natwonderful/feed.xml

1/20: Where the Stars Fell (Dramatised - Urban fantasy)
Site: https://wherethestarsfell.carrd.co/
Synopsis: Dr. Edison Tucker is having a very weird life. Not being able to die tends to color things that way. Luckily, the strange and unusual is something of her speciality, and Ed’s set her sights and wunderkind grant money on the strangest town in America: Jerusalem, Oregon. She’ll certainly get her EMF Meter’s worth. Between an eccentric housemate, quirky townsfolk, and the mysteries lurking just beyond the tree line, Ed’s going to find the answers she’s been searching for. She just might not be ready for what finds her.
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Glass (2019) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The Glass Castle A Memoir Jeannette Walls SCRIBNER New York London Toronto Sydney Acknowledgments I'd like to thank my brother, Brian, for standing by me when we were growing up and while I wrote this. I'm also grateful to my mother for believing in art and truth and for supporting the idea of the book; to Our Teacher Edition on The Glass Castle can help. Current Battle Ends 2/28. Vote for your titles. We'll make guides for February's winners by March 31st—guaranteed. Vote for your titles. Current Battle Ends on 2/28/2021 — Time Remaining — Previous. Quotes. The Glass Castle Characters Next. Jeannette Walls. Jeannette Walls. Daughter of Rex and Rose Mary Walls, and the second oldest of The Glass Castle (2017) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Glass Castle is a 2008 South Korean television series that aired on SBS from September 6, 2008 to March 1, 2009 on Saturdays and Sundays at 20:50 for 51 episodes. Yoon So-yi stars as an ambitious and tough reporter whose life and career take a turn after she falls for a charming and persistent suitor, and marries him. But her aspirations of becoming a great reporter are put on hold while she The Glass Castle; Character Map; Table of Contents . All Subjects. Book Summary; Character List and Analysis; Jeannette Walls; Dad (Rex Walls) Mom (Rose Mary Walls) Minor Characters; Summary and Analysis; Part 1: A Woman on the Street; Part 2: The Desert Sections 1-3; Part 2: The Desert Sections 4-5; Part 2: The Desert Sections 6-8 ; Part 2: The Desert Sections 9-10; Part 2: The Desert Brie Larson Woody Harrelson Naomi Watts Max Greenfield Sarah Snook Ella Anderson Chandler Head Olivia Kate Rice Sadie Sink Josh Caras Iain Armitage Charlie Stowell Brigette Lundy-Paine Charlie Guyon Noemie Guyon Eden Grace Redfield Shree Crooks Dominic Bogart Joe Pingue Charlie Shotwell Alanna Bale Andrew Shaver Nathaly Thibault Kyra Harper Hamza Haq Kenny Wong Chris Gillett Darrin Baker Tyrone Benskin Show All… A list of all the characters in The Glass Castle. Characters include:Jeannette Walls,Dad (Rex Walls),Mom (Rose Mary Walls),Lori Walls,Brian Walls and more Dreamed of building "The Glass Castle". Lilly : Smith : Jeannette's grandmother. Rose Mary's mother. Mary C. Walls : Jeannette's older sister. Died when 9-months old. Ms. Cook : Jeannette's teacher. Lilly Ruth M. Walls : Jeannette's youngest sister. Ms. Paige : Jeannette's 2nd grade teacher at Mary S. Black School. Carla : Jeannette's friend in Battle Mountain, Nevada. Ms. Beatty : Principal Cast + Crew; Friday, August 11, 2017; PG-13, 2 hr 6 min Drama; Tell us where you are Looking for movie tickets? Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing The Glass Castle near you.

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An IPFW Omnibus Lecture Series video presentation. For more Omnibus print and video items visit http://mdon.library.ipfw.edu/cdm/search/collection/md_omibus. Chronicling the adventures of an eccentric, resilient, tight-knit family, THE GLASS CASTLE is a remarkable story of unconditional love. Oscar® winner Brie La... Amazing lyrics video for Powerless: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umX_LrN69y8I do not own this song, all credits go to Linkin Park and Warner Bros Records.... The Glass Castle - Sink or Swim: Rex (Woody Harrelson) tries teaching Jeanette (Ella Anderson) how to swim by throwing her into the pool.BUY THE MOVIE: http... performer: Linkin Parkalbum: LIVING THINGSyear: 2012 The Glass Castle Audiobook,The Glass,The Glass Castle,jeannette walls,new york bestseller,new york bestseller audiobook,glass castle,new york bestseller Making of/B-Roll of The Glass CastleSubscribe and click the notification bell HERE: http://goo.gl/SrrTlTSubscribe to Filmisnow Movie Trailers: http://goo.gl/... The Glass Castle Featurette - Cast (2017): Check out the new featurette starring Brie Larson, Naomi Watts, and Woody Harrelson! Be the first to watch, commen... More Celebrity News http://bit.ly/SubClevverNewsClevver's Emile Ennis Jr. plays a game with the cast of The Glass Castle about all the embarrassing moment... The Glass Castle - She's a Big Girl: Jeanette (Brie Larson) is left alone with a strange man by her father (Woody Harrelson).BUY THE MOVIE: https://www.fanda...

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I bought a PS4 at the start of 2020 and played video games a bit too much this crazy year! Here are my rankings and brief reviews of the 32 excellent games I finished this year, as well as my thoughts on patient gaming.

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WotV PvP Tactics & Mentality - Class Match 4 (CM4) Meta Preview

TL;DR: With Quicken banned and Healing Nerfed, CM4 is going to dramatically rock the live PvP meta. Every match will be a chess match of positioning and careful action planning. This will either be rage inducing or incredibly fun... Or Both!

A few reminders about Class Match

The Map - Snowfield

Noteworthy Characters in the Current Live PvP Meta

Niv'lu

Kain

Kilphe

Viktora

Vinera

Value for the Money VCs/Espers

Bomb

Ochu

Meta Team Categories and Examples

The Missile teams formerly known as Gunners

Evasion

Brawlers

Dragoons

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120 Sequels, Series Books, and Shared World Stories for 2021!

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December... or not?

Audio Drama/Fiction/RPG Debuts - January 2021

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