Storybook Ending

A tale of humans, the stories they make, and the words that make them. In this TTRPG actual play podcast, classic literature is coming to life in the small town of Fox Jumps - and the Speakers, beings with power over the magic of words, are the only ones who can deal with it. Join us every Wednesday for an episode! Featuring Killian (they/he) as Tabitha the Fox (he/they), Addie (she/her) as Margie the Innkeeper (she/her), Danie (she/her) as Viola the Librarian (she/her), and Loxley (ve/vir or they/them) as the Keeper of Stories.

Episode 35 - Woods and Would-Nots

After checking in on a friend, the Speakers head into the Forest in search of a missing book.Content warnings: talk of mental health issues (paranoia, anxiety, depression, agoraphobia)Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comComfort by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comAn Uncertain World by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comMagic in the Air by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.com

05-21
36:13

Episode 34 - Kids These Days

The Speakers are kept from even relative normalcy by yet another of John Noble's plots. Promo is from the podcast Super Duper. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comShrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comComputer Mind on Pixabay.comSorrow by Oleksii Kaplunskyi on Pixabay.comTension Rising by Audioinsmusic on Pixabay.comThe Chase by Oleksii Kalyna on Pixabay.comQuirky Comedy by Dmitrii Kolesnikov on Pixabay.com

05-14
53:28

Episode 33 - Shifty Individuals

The Speakers get some answers, but they may not like everything they learn. P.S. Would you still love me if I was a worm?Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music and sound effects were used in this episode:The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comObservation (Alchemy) by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.comRecord Needle Rip by freesound_community on Pixabay.comSweet Memories by InstruKing on Pixabay.comMight and Magic by Alexander Nakarada on Pixabay.comSneaking Fox by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comPranker by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comThe Sorcerer by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comTired by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comChase by Miguel Leas on Pixabay.com

05-07
44:19

Episode 32 - The Fable of the Fox and the Book

After a mission gone awry in a few ways, the Speakers regroup, debrief, and try to solve a piece of the grander puzzle in Fox Jumps.Content warning: slight horror themesFind us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠Pixabay.comNight Whisper by Sergio Prosvirini on Pixabay.com⁠Let the Mystery Unfold by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comShrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.com

04-30
40:33

Episode 31 - Mission Infoxible 2: This Time It's Fursonal

With more than a few complications in their way, the Speakers race to finish the mission.Content warnings: brief mention of drowning, brief mention of alcohol, horror themesFind us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠Pixabay.comThe mystery of the Old Castle by Leonid Timachev on Pixabay.comShrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comClown's Panic by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com

04-23
42:07

Episode 30 - Mission Infoxible

After revelations of John Noble's power worry the Speakers, they plan something risky. Okay, maybe that's being generous, "plan" is a strong word.Content warning: brief mention of alcoholism, mic peakingFind us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on Pixabay.comNight Whisper by Sergio Prosvirini on ⁠Pixabay.comSneaking Fox by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comEverything Works Out In The End - Felt Piano by Calvin Clavier on Pixabay.com

04-16
50:47

Episode 29 - Heavy Hangs the Head

The town hall continues, now with an adversary shaking things up.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comTension Game | Strange Music by OpenMusicList on Pixabay.comProtection Racket by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comDetective by Sergii Pavkin on Pixabay.com

04-09
34:53

Episode 28 - Town Hall 2 (Storybook Boogaloo)

With the hint of the next manifestation beginning, the Speakers (and most of Fox Jumps) come together for another town hall.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.Promo is from the podcast ⁠Cybertopia. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts!The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comGhosties and Ghoulies by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comSneaking Fox by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comThe mystery of the Old Castle by Leonid Timachev on Pixabay.comLight by Dub Down on Pixabay.comChase by Miguel Leas on Pixabay.com

04-02
48:36

Episode 27 - Welcome Back to Fox Jumps

The three Speakers settle back into Fox Jumps after their trip away. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comCoverless Book by MYAUDIOVISION on Pixabay.comMr Badger by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comThe Detectives by Barnabas on Pixabay.comTalking on a Sofa by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.comShrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comRemember by Sergii Pavkin on Pixabay.com

03-26
47:01

The Story Thus Far - Episodes 1-26 Recap

Strange things have been happening in Fox Jumps. Here's a summary in case you've forgotten.Regular uploads are planned to resume starting next week, March 26th, 2025.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this recap:Knight's Journey by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comThe Britons by kmacleod on Pixabay.comWays of the Wizard by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comInvestigative Mystery by Dvir on Pixabay.comThe Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on Pixabay.com

03-19
09:40

Episode 26 - A Small Piece of Light

The Speakers grapple with the fallout of the town's unexpected visitor and begin to fight for the heart of Fox Jumps' people. Content warning: brief mention of alcoholismNOTE: We will be going on a (hopefully) short break after this episode. Just a bit of time to catch up with editing and recording.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.comThe Pulse of Our Life by Chillmore on Pixabay.comChase by Miguel Leas on Pixabay.comSad Soul (Chasing a Feeling) by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.comCoverless Book by MYAUDIOVISION on Pixabay.comSorrow by Oleksii Kaplunskyi on Pixabay.comDaylight | Piano Music by Sakartvelo on Pixabay.com

02-05
54:27

Episode 25 - Aesop's Fables

Three Speakers escape the strange world they'd found themselves in, but the story isn't quite over yet.Content warnings: surreality, mic clipping, brief mention of violence towards story animalFind us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠Pixabay.comSorrow by Oleksii Kaplunskyi on Pixabay.comShrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comQuirky Comedy by Dmitrii Kolesnikov on Pixabay.comIn the Heat of Heroes Battle by by Jimmy F. on Pixabay.comBehind the Curtain of Deceit by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.comFairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com

01-29
38:56

Episode 24 - Once More Unto the BREACH

The Speakers draw nearer to the end of this story, but they have differing plans on how to reach it. Content warnings: surreality, suspense Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠Pixabay.com Behind the Curtain of Deceit by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.com Tricky Fox by Artem Hramushkin on Pixabay.com Shrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.com Regret by Oleksii Kalyna on Pixabay.com Sneaking Fox by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com

01-22
36:31

Episode 23 - Shadow of the Wolf

The Speakers investigate a whole new missing person - this one in a much darker circumstance.Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord.The following music was used in this episode:Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on Pixabay.comWalk Alone | Dark Cinematic Music | Horror Music by Sanidhya Mishra on Pixabay.comInvestigative Mystery by Dvir on Pixabay.comTension by Ashot Danielyan on Pixabay.comOn the Sly by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.comRegret by Oleksii Kalyna on Pixabay.com

01-15
41:51

Episode 22 - Don't Fox What Ain't Broken

The Speakers run into an old coworker of Tabs' while in a Fable most familiar. Content warning: promo has mention of jumping out of window Promo is from the podcast Issues. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Pranker by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com Suspense (Two Minds) by AlexGrohl on Pixabay.com Dark Mystery | Cinematic Melody by SoundsForYou on Pixabay.com Shrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com

01-08
46:10

Episode 21 - In the Corner of Your Eye

The Speakers have found their missing person, but the situation is getting stranger by the second. Content warning: surreality, paranoia, mental instability, eye-based gore in promo Promo is from the podcast Of Monsters and Mixed Successes⁠. Check it out wherever you listen to podcasts! Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Shrouded in Mystery by StudioKolomna on Pixabay.com Danger by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com

01-01
33:50

Episode 20 - Cat and Mouse

The Speakers find themselves somewhere very, very far from Fox Jumps. Content warnings: surreality, some body horror Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Cozy Quirky Comedy by Josef Surikov on Pixabay.com Light by Dub Down on Pixabay.com Danger by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com

12-25
40:19

Episode 19 - Catching Up

The Speakers catch each other up to speed on their various clues as they search for the missing person in town, Annabella. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com Sweet Memories by InstruKing on Pixabay.com Investigative Mystery by Dvir on Pixabay.com Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin by Vasyl Sakal on Pixabay.com Let the Mystery Unfold by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.com

12-18
41:32

Episode 18 - The Letter(s) of the Law

After resolving the second manifestation in Fox Jumps, the Speakers learn more about the town, its residents, and its history. Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com Sweet Memories by InstruKing on Pixabay.com Investigative Mystery by Dvir on Pixabay.com Dramatic Atmosphere with Piano and Violin by Vasyl Sakal on Pixabay.com Let the Mystery Unfold by Geoff Harvey on Pixabay.com

12-04
01:27:05

Episode 17 - The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

The Speakers return the Oz Adventurers to their quest-giver to get what they are owed. Content warning: serious injury Apocalypse Radio is a microfiction audio drama with a lighthearted tone that occasionally dips into fear and drama, exploring themes of loyalty, laughter, and love in the zombie apocalypse as a radio host helps guide a caller to a survivor camp. Links to listen to the show on any podcatcher can be found at https://audicinal.wordpress.com/apocalypse-radio/ . Find us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠The Actual Playce⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Discord. The following music was used in this episode: Theme: The Obscure Truth by ArtArea_Studio on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Pixabay.com Blue Light by Sergii Pavkin on Pixabay.com The mystery of the Old Castle by Leonid Timachev on Pixabay.com Tired by Sergei Chetvertnykh on Pixabay.com Sorrow by Oleksii Kaplunskyi on Pixabay.com Chase by Miguel Leas on Pixabay.com Everything Works Out In The End - Felt Piano by Calvin Clavier on Pixabay.com Coverless Book by MYAUDIOVISION on Pixabay.com The Cradle of Your Soul by Vitaliy Levkin on Pixabay.com Fairy Tale by Oleg Kyrylkovv on Pixabay.com

11-20
01:23:02

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