Episodes

  • The Dark Star Chapter 15 - The Locked House

    The Dark Star Chapter 15 - The Locked House
    Jun 30 2026
    In which a restless night leads Neeland to uncover a mysterious occupant in the supposedly vacant Carew house, resulting in a tense confrontation with a determined and secretive woman possessing an intriguing collection of papers and weapons. Their encounter swiftly unfolds into a precarious alliance marked by suspicion, sharp wit, and revelations of espionage, setting the scene for a journey fraught with danger and unexpected camaraderie.
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    31 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 14 - A Journey Begins

    The Dark Star Chapter 14 - A Journey Begins
    Jun 29 2026
    In which a young man returns to his ancestral home under a thunderstorm and finds solace in the familiar scents and warm welcome of Neeland’s Mills before confiding in his steadfast father about a sudden and mysterious journey that obligation and intrigue compel him to undertake. Together, amid reflections on brewing tensions whispered through orders and inquiries from abroad, they discern the stirrings of a wider disturbance, even as the night deepens around them.
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    9 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 13 - Letters from a Little Girl

    The Dark Star Chapter 13 - Letters from a Little Girl
    Jun 28 2026
    In which a young woman’s letters from Paris reveal her sorrows, growth, and immersion into the cultured yet enigmatic world she inhabits under the care of a gracious princess, while her guardian correspondent wrestles with duty and intrigue surrounding a mysterious, valuable box tied to international secrets. The tale delicately unfolds amid whispered diplomacy and personal transformation, as the intertwining of art, memory, and shadowy political forces sets a compelling stage for what is to come.
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    35 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 12 - A Life Line

    The Dark Star Chapter 12 - A Life Line
    Jun 27 2026
    In which a young woman, wearied by recent ordeals, seeks refuge and counsel in an artist’s studio, where amid discarded art and quiet sympathy she resolves to pursue her ambitions despite the shadows of her past. Accompanied by a thoughtful friend, she prepares to embark alone on a daunting voyage to Paris, stepping forward with a fragile yet resolute hope for renewal.
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    22 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 11 - The Breakers

    The Dark Star Chapter 11 - The Breakers
    Jun 26 2026
    In which a sudden and violent encounter in a bustling hotel lobby shatters a fragile tranquillity, leaving a young woman flung into bewildering fear and uncertain flight amidst the indifferent city crowds. With trembling limbs and a heavy heart, she seeks refuge and aid, guided by the faint promise of a familiar address, and is at last met with unexpected compassion in an art studio’s quiet haven.
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    19 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 10 - Driving Head-On

    The Dark Star Chapter 10 - Driving Head-On
    Jun 25 2026
    In which the journey from suburban tranquillity into the glowing heart of the great city is vividly portrayed, with its mingling of natural beauty and the encroaching electric splendour of urban twilight. Amid the dazzling throng of the hotel dining-room, a chance reunion with a familiar face from Gayfield offers moments of warmth and the gentle stirrings of future connection.
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    17 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 9 - Nonresistance

    The Dark Star Chapter 9 - Nonresistance
    Jun 24 2026
    In which we find Brandes contending with the uneasy presence of Maxy Venem in Saratoga and facing unexpected consequences from a hastily arranged marriage, whilst guiding the young and naive Ruhannah through the first bewildering days of their union and journey to Paris. The narrative gently captures the tension of past entanglements and the tender confusion of new beginnings amidst the shifting shadows of trust and foreboding.
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    21 mins
  • The Dark Star Chapter 8 - A Change Impends

    The Dark Star Chapter 8 - A Change Impends
    Jun 23 2026
    In which the closing days of the Saratoga racing season bring a subdued yet electric atmosphere, where fortunes are quietly made and a young girl named Ruhannah becomes the unadorned centre of a gambler’s attention. Amidst the swirl of crowds, horses, and whispered deals, Brandes reveals a tender determination to protect and cherish what matters most to him, setting the stage for a journey both literal and figurative.
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    12 mins