Carried by Beasts
Added 2025-02-03 13:00:10 +0000 UTC
Opening statements in what would come to be considered one of the strangest trials in the history of New York state.
Jessica Holt-Ivers: Emma Fradd
Released everywhere else on Friday.

I'm really sad to see the continued support of the Fradds.
David the Altruistic Misanthrope
2025-04-13 17:19:21 +0000 UTC
genuinely great story :: the idea of anchoresses are so haunting, perfect backdrop for the story
same feeling when you read about the hermit monks & desert fathers who would wall themselves into tiny spaces.
Joshua P. Kelly
2025-03-06 15:46:58 +0000 UTC
just started listening to- upon hearing the name John Lilly, I’m so glad yer finally giving us a story about dolphins & MKULTRA! 😭😭😭
Joshua P. Kelly
2025-03-06 13:54:26 +0000 UTC
When someone has an agenda like that it makes me distrust everything they do.
Everett Attebury
2025-03-06 11:41:56 +0000 UTC
I met Matt at a parish presentation before he took that turn towards hard traditionalism and say what you may, he is a great storyteller.
As a fairly knowledgeable and practicing Catholic, I do disagree strongly with some of his positions but I don’t have a sense that they are finding their way into KPH or even into “Sibling Horror”.
He leaves his more extreme opinions for “Pints with Aquinas” which is his religious podcast.
Alfredo Borunda
2025-03-05 18:18:18 +0000 UTC
How funny that my first encounter with the concept of an anchored came by after listening to the same episode of “In Our Time”
Alfredo Borunda
2025-03-05 18:12:38 +0000 UTC
Yiiiiiikes!! Makes me wonder about the sheer number of skeletons discovered worldwide in any given year.
Soren Narnia
2025-03-02 12:05:45 +0000 UTC
Late to the party. Not so long ago I went to Julian's " cell" which is an opened space in one of the many mediavel churches and offered as a open place of sanctuary and meditation if visitors so wish, especially with the thought of contemplating her life and interrment. Only problem is it was staffed by an extremely keen and chatty man . After even a few minutes and several unsuccessful hints the idea of walling yourself away becomes very appealing, though I confess to worrying about the bathroom situation.
Norwich as a city is very ripe with nightmare fuel. If one happens to visit the Zara in Chantry Place and stand in a certain spot, you can ponder these poor sods
https://www.historyofinformation.com/detail.php?id=3924
Rebecca R
2025-03-02 03:54:48 +0000 UTC
I see you somehow dredged up your inner William shatner on this one lol
Daniel Greene
2025-02-11 16:09:19 +0000 UTC
😹
Gelrane
2025-02-10 20:40:18 +0000 UTC
Adopted to a loving home and even appeared in a commercial for Fancy Feast!
Soren Narnia
2025-02-10 20:33:34 +0000 UTC
What happened to the cat?
Gelrane
2025-02-10 20:30:00 +0000 UTC
I love the collab! The Fradds are great!!
Henry Linehan
2025-02-09 18:08:46 +0000 UTC
Proof that we can all get along, at least in the horror realm
Lori K.
2025-02-07 23:15:11 +0000 UTC
Good luck converting an atheist like me!
Soren Narnia
2025-02-07 03:57:32 +0000 UTC
I’m not sure if I like the Catholic evangelism that the Fradd’s seem to be bringing to Knifepoint Horror
Everett Attebury
2025-02-07 03:28:50 +0000 UTC
I've played enough Dredge to know where this is going. Watch out for lights on the water.
Violence Zack
2025-02-06 16:45:32 +0000 UTC
I wish I was that Method!
Soren Narnia
2025-02-06 01:23:34 +0000 UTC
I’m always curious on episodes like this and The Smoke Child whether they are acted with everyone pantomiming the presentation effects (putting up a mock slideshow, etc.).
Ryan Fahey
2025-02-06 00:39:04 +0000 UTC
Geeesh dude - definitely your most creative and ambitious in a while and you pulled it off with perfection!
Brennan Klensch
2025-02-05 23:49:07 +0000 UTC
Sometimes the best stories are the ones that leave you mostly wondering. Deliciously creepy! Who are the sparrows? 😬
Frequentj
2025-02-05 05:04:01 +0000 UTC
Maybe because you feel lucky. Well, do ya, Punk?
Lori K.
2025-02-04 18:10:23 +0000 UTC
Thank you, Jill! As always :)
Lori K.
2025-02-04 17:58:42 +0000 UTC
Start with the purple crow story. The backpack one isn't as engaging.
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-04 16:38:27 +0000 UTC
LOL
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-04 16:36:57 +0000 UTC
Oops. Patreon has such a great user interface. Or else, like Lisa Simpson, I have fat fingers. Which I don't. They're skinny with big knuckles. I hurt my finger taking off my wedding ring for an MRI.
Anyhow, check out the reels by Cornelius Corvus, or cornexplo. Scroll down to start at the beginning. They are really cool and crowful.
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-04 16:09:55 +0000 UTC
I adore crows. I was just pointing out that they're psychopomps, which I think is very cool. Three of them sitting together is an omen of death.
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Jill E Merrill
2025-02-04 15:56:43 +0000 UTC
Yet to be explained is why I angrily yell “Take THAT, Clint!” after writing EVERY story.
Soren Narnia
2025-02-04 13:32:14 +0000 UTC
No, but lots of WTF!
Lori K.
2025-02-04 12:50:18 +0000 UTC
Is there WiFi?
Soren Narnia
2025-02-04 12:13:24 +0000 UTC
Would you consider lobster fishing 🇨🇦 🦞? Does being in a small vessel on the North Atlantic mid-February seem unpleasant in any way?
Lori K.
2025-02-04 11:45:52 +0000 UTC
I love my crows. No kidding, I have three in my backyard every day.
Lori K.
2025-02-04 11:42:58 +0000 UTC
Courtroom drama mixed with some supernatural (?) horror, can’t beat that! Reminds me a bit of The Exorcism of Emily Rose.
Love this tale, wish we heard how it played out! Great performances from Soren and Emma; love the mystery of the bird houses.
Thanks once again, Soren! Your eminence is imminent ;)
Lori K.
2025-02-04 11:41:17 +0000 UTC
All shall be well and all manner of things shall be well
James Moore
2025-02-04 11:26:27 +0000 UTC
I’ve listened to each of your episodes dozens of times and this one had to be among the most frightening. You’ve truly blurred the line between reality and fiction. Well done, indeed.
Dorsett
2025-02-04 04:51:01 +0000 UTC
This is really affecting me: I spent all of October serving on a jury in a murder trial.
I always love your work.
hamster
2025-02-04 04:11:16 +0000 UTC
I’m naming the next cat I adopt “Pebble”. I enjoyed this and I always enjoy these stories and plays. Keep it up Mr. Narnia, sir. Throw them goats. 🤘🏼
Willis Tisdale
2025-02-04 04:08:56 +0000 UTC
Soren stumbles into JUROR #2 on MAX and says, "I only need 1/4 of the time to tell my full tale. Take that, Clint!'
Michael Tully
2025-02-04 03:06:44 +0000 UTC
Take me, Canada, take me! I’m available to work at any Tim Horton’s ASAP!
Soren Narnia
2025-02-04 01:36:58 +0000 UTC
🇨🇦 here... Slippery sanity via Soren Narnia is much needed and appreciated. Thank you. Merci beaucoup.
buddhapugz
2025-02-04 01:35:37 +0000 UTC
Didn’t see it…. I came across the history of Juliana of Norwich during some reading recently and the horror antennae went up pretty fast.
Soren Narnia
2025-02-03 21:02:53 +0000 UTC
So did you ever see that wild movie Anchoress? I won’t lie, I fast forwarded through some of it (I have zero attention span) but it has some great imagery and I admire how weird it is.
Emily T
2025-02-03 20:27:13 +0000 UTC
For the bunker, I like to go at least fifteen feet deep. Remember that at Narnia Bunker Discounters, your new customer 10% discount applies to everyone in your family who intends to cower with you!
Soren Narnia
2025-02-03 19:34:44 +0000 UTC
Love the entry from Job. As always, superior story telling.
Brian Quinn
2025-02-03 19:28:07 +0000 UTC
I wish we could hear the rest of that trial. So mysterious and tragic… I had never even heard of an anchoress before. Can’t wait for the next one Soren!
Neha Lal
2025-02-03 18:38:31 +0000 UTC
Hi Jill. Thank you for the warm wishes for my 🐰
I absolutely stay far away from their feet they are so creepy to me. I like my rabbits foot on my rabbit only. Have a great day 😀
Bridgett Bauer
2025-02-03 18:13:58 +0000 UTC
Apocalypse wardrobe? Maybe Prada, if the devil was involved. I'd suggest a gas mask and polyester. Nothing could permeate polyester.
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-03 17:50:05 +0000 UTC
Wow. Very eerie and strange. It's hard to tell what's real and what's not. Perhaps all of it is real? It seems the prosecutor and the defense aren't telling such different stories.
I'm so glad you put in the three birdhouses. Suggests someone cared about birds. Of course I don't know, but I doubt Satan would care for birds. Unless they were three crows.
I don't often consider whether your stories could be true. After "here" and this one, though, I wonder.
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-03 17:44:39 +0000 UTC
I'm so happy for your bunny. But I'd stay clear of rabbits feet. I don't think they're necessarily made from bunnies who died a natural death...
Jill E Merrill
2025-02-03 17:34:29 +0000 UTC
My parents are visiting from across the country and the weather is supposed to be amazing today here in Arizona. I think I’ll have to have a listen while I slip out the back and go for a long walk.
Daniel Greene
2025-02-03 15:49:00 +0000 UTC
Spectacular, as always!
Lisa
2025-02-03 15:48:22 +0000 UTC
If I can restore health and economic prosperity to just one bunny with these tales, the work is worth it! :)
Soren Narnia
2025-02-03 13:31:15 +0000 UTC
I had to bring my bunny to the emergency room last night and the veterinarian said he has a 50% chance of getting well. I cried all night and no shit Soren after I got the notification your story was live on Patreon my Vet called me and my bun is on the up and up! Your me lucky charm. I thought rabbits foot was supposed to be the lucky one lol. Thanks for brightening my day and I'm stoked to hear your story!
Bridgett Bauer
2025-02-03 13:25:18 +0000 UTC
Oh, that ain’t me… that’s… him. (icy wind blows)
Soren Narnia
2025-02-03 13:18:05 +0000 UTC
Yay!!!!! I've been desperately scrolling through my regular podcasts trying to find something to interrupt my brain from fantasizing about my apocalypse wardrobe and wondering how deep I need to dig my bunker.
Sara Fleming
2025-02-03 13:04:15 +0000 UTC
If my eyes do not deceive me, is this the first time we have had a Soren cameo in an episode pic?
Dougal
2025-02-03 13:04:07 +0000 UTC
Finally, a treat after a very long January. Thanks Soren! :)
Leslie
2025-02-03 13:03:18 +0000 UTC
It’s a good day!
Elliot Lem
2025-02-03 13:02:15 +0000 UTC