The Chthonic: Collected Scripts

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A script collection from the acclaimed audio drama podcast that merges cosmic horror, speculative fiction, and adult themes into a unique narrative experience.
Set aboard the dystopian cruise ship Chthonic, this collection presents nine interconnected episodes following crew members and passengers as they navigate systems of corporate exploitation and encounter forces beyond human comprehension. The narrative uses its cruise ship setting as a microcosm for examining platform capitalism, the commodification of intimacy, and power dynamics in contemporary society.
Written as performance scripts meant to be paired with electronic music and sound design, these texts reveal the architectural blueprint behind the audio drama  offering readers a different kind of access to the story's structure, character development, and thematic layers.
The collection explores themes of worker exploitation, cosmic horror in the Lovecraftian tradition, consciousness and identity, and the struggle for autonomy within oppressive systems. The dystopian elements serve as deliberate critique and cautionary framing rather than aspiration.
This volume contains explicit adult content, including sexual situations, BDSM themes, strong language, and psychological intensity. The work approaches its subject matter through an ethical framework that emphasizes the importance of consent in real-world practice while using speculative fiction to examine difficult questions about power, desire, and agency.
Part of the larger Neuralverse multimedia project exploring technology, consciousness, and speculative erotica.

Last modified: 2025-11-14 (revision #263025)