Next up on Neon Inkwell: Broken Hearted Monsters

Hi folks,

Wishing you the very best for the coming week from everyone at Rusty Towers!

Today we are very pleased to announce that Neon Inkwell, our podcast feed dedicated to showcasing short audio dramas from creators around the world, will be returning on 14th March 2025 with Broken Hearted Monsters, a joyful, bittersweet series about grief and acceptance where classic horror meets iconic American road trips.

After Dr Frankenstein is killed by an errant bolt of lightning, his estranged creature, Frank, must travel to his former home for the funeral.

Frank, not wanting to face the bitter reality of an unresolved relationship, chooses instead to use it as an excuse to plan the ultimate road trip across America and inviting his ex-boyfriend, Dracula, along for the ride.

The wounds from their break-up are still fresh as they make their way across country, stopping at mundane tourist traps, eating at tacky diners and dissecting their former romance; the good and the bad.

Before they reach their destination – and a monstrous family reunion – Frank and Dracula have 2000 miles, 9 states, and a whole lot to unpack.

Broken Hearted Monsters is written by Morgan Ormond and SC Ormond, and directed by Amani Zardoe – who you may know from her work on Cry Havoc! Ask Questions Later.

As always, Knights and Nobles will be getting 48-hour early access to episodes as Broken Hearted Monsters releases, meaning you’ll be able to listen on 12th March 2025. The series has been a joy to work on, and we can’t wait for you to hear it.

Next up, we are so proud to say that The Magnus Protocol won an incredible six categories in the Audio Verse Awards 2024. These included:

• Winner: Best New Production

• Winner: Best Cover Art in a New Production

• Winner: Best Writing in a New Production

• Winner: Best Sound Design in a New Production

• Winner: Best Direction in a New Production

• Winner: Best Voices in a New Production

• Finalist: Best Composition in a Production

We were also very proud to see three RQ Network shows, The Grotto, The Silt Verses and Soul Operator, also receive a whole host of awards, racking up an incredible 18 finalist placements and 2 wins between them. Please join us in congratulating these creators, and the talented RQ Crew who truly deserve this incredible recognition!

Speaking of The Magnus Protocol, this week on the Magnus feed we will be sharing the first public look at season 2: the season 2 trailer. Those of you who listened to the season 2 digital premiere will have already heard the trailer, but this will be the first time many other fans will have heard it with only a few weeks now before season 2 officially begins! The trailer will be shared here on Patreon for Knights and Nobles tomorrow at 4pm GMT, then on the public feed on Thursday at 4pm GMT.

Finally, the campaign for the next Monte Cook The Magnus Archives Roleplaying Game expansion is live now! The expansion, Tangled in the Web, will feature new statements and options for GMs and players, as well as featuring new adventures from creator, Jonathan Sims. Not only that, but every pledge level includes the complete RPG – for free – making it easy to get started with the game. Head over to the Tangled in the Web BackerKit page to find out more.

Have a good week all!

The Rusty Quill team