11 episodes

Grief. Anxiety. Terror. Tonya Wright felt it all after the tragic murders of her sister and brother-in-law in a random act of gun violence. Struggling to travel outside of her home, she now lives constantly on edge about perceived threats that seem to surround her.
Retreating to the house her sister and brother-in-law once shared to process her grief, Tonya soon discovers that someone — or something — has followed her there. With the help of her best friend Natalie, and others she meets along the way, can Tonya overcome her fears before they completely consume her?
The first original audio drama from Hemlock Creek Productions, “Liars & Leeches” delves deep into the complicated horrors of grief, trauma, resilience, and steadfast human determination to uncover the truth.

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Liars & Leeches Hemlock Creek Productions

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    • 4.9 • 11 Ratings

Grief. Anxiety. Terror. Tonya Wright felt it all after the tragic murders of her sister and brother-in-law in a random act of gun violence. Struggling to travel outside of her home, she now lives constantly on edge about perceived threats that seem to surround her.
Retreating to the house her sister and brother-in-law once shared to process her grief, Tonya soon discovers that someone — or something — has followed her there. With the help of her best friend Natalie, and others she meets along the way, can Tonya overcome her fears before they completely consume her?
The first original audio drama from Hemlock Creek Productions, “Liars & Leeches” delves deep into the complicated horrors of grief, trauma, resilience, and steadfast human determination to uncover the truth.

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    Episode 1- “Unpacked and Stored Away”

    Episode 1- “Unpacked and Stored Away”

    Episode 1- “Unpacked and Stored Away”
    From Hemlock Creek Productions comes the supernatural horror audio drama “Liars & Leeches”
    Grief. Anxiety. Terror. Tonya Wright felt it all after the tragic murders of her sister and brother-in-law in a random act of gun violence. Overwhelmed by her emotions, Tonya struggles to find a new normal after the tragedy, despite the support of her best friend Natalie. Leaving her house to complete mundane tasks, like shopping in public, makes Tonya feel like danger is lurking around every corner.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Discussions of gun violence/death, panic attacks, and stalking.
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Tyler Hyrchuk as the Cashier
    -Jamie Richard-Stewart as the Customer
    -Jess Floam as the Officer
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing 
    -Script written by KJ Scott 
    -Script editing by Meg Williams 
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by NicoVettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

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    • 28 min
    Episode 2- "The Way Things Used To Be"

    Episode 2- "The Way Things Used To Be"

    Episode 2- “The Way Things Used To Be”
    Tonya begins to process her grief with the help of a new therapist, but her anxiety only continues to grow as she questions her new reality.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Discussions of gun violence/death and stalking.
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Ja'Air Bush as Theresa Keller
    -Nhea Durousseau as Tami
     -Gerald Hill as Frank
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing 
    -Script written by KJ Scott 
    -Script editing by Meg Williams 
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod


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    • 25 min
    Episode 3- "Closer Than a Shadow"

    Episode 3- "Closer Than a Shadow"

    Episode 3- “Closer Than a Shadow”
    Tonya goes into New York City for the first time since Tami and Jim’s deaths, but it’s a very different experience than what she’s used to.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Discussions of gun violence/death, panic attacks and stalking.
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Rachel Lepore as Liz
    -Gerald Hill as Frank
    -GM Hakeem as the Cab Driver
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing
    -Script written by KJ Scott
    -Script editing by Meg Williams
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

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    • 28 min
    Episode 4- "The Whole Damn Knight"

    Episode 4- "The Whole Damn Knight"

    Episode 4- “The Whole Damn Knight”
    Tonya’s home is no longer safe, and she has to protect herself in any way she can. She travels to her local police department, hoping to find help, and possibly answers.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Panic attacks and stalking, as well as discussions of murder, gore, and gun violence/death
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Jess Floam as the Office
    -Colin Fears as the Front Desk Worker.
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing 
    -Script written by KJ Scott 
    -Script editing by Meg Williams 
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod


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    • 22 min
    Episode 5- "Promise Me You'll Be OK"

    Episode 5- "Promise Me You'll Be OK"

    Episode 5- “Promise Me You’ll Be OK”
    As Tonya tries to learn more about Victoria Parks, she receives some unexpected house guests.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Agoraphobia, as well as discussions of murder, gore, and gun violence/death
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Kendell Byrd as Tonya Wright
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Gerald Hill as Frank Wright
    -Alex Bui as the Handyman
    -Olivia Steele as the Alarm
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing 
    -Script written by KJ Scott 
    -Script editing by Meg Williams 
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

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    • 22 min
    Episode 6- "Victoria"

    Episode 6- "Victoria"

    Natalie interviews Victoria Parks to learn more about The Man that Victoria claims killed her husband.
    To see full episode transcripts, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/transcripts
    Episode Trigger Warnings: Domestic violence, stalking, murder, gore
    This episode features:
    -Ryan Reid as The Narrator
    -Newton “Newt” Schottelkotte as Natalie Hale
    -Déarbhla Klue as Victoria Parks
    -Jordan Kalina as Robert Parks
    -Jason Lasky as Sean Walker
    -Jamie Richard-Stewart as The Man
    -Stephen Indrisano as the Guard.
    -Story created by Marisa Ewing 
    -Script written by KJ Scott 
    -Script editing by Meg Williams 
    -Dialogue editing, mixing and mastering by Marisa Ewing
    -Sound design by Melissa Pons
    -Music written by Nico Vettese of “We Talk of Dreams”
    -Additional recording assistance provided by Jordan Alexander and Trey Baker of Music City Studios
    To learn more about the show, cast, and crew, visit https://www.liarsandleeches.com/
    To support Hemlock Creek Productions and to help us continue making original shows, visit https://ko-fi.com/hemcreekprod

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    • 27 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

grace.face7 ,

Awesome

True-to-life depiction of panic attacks. Compelling writer's voice. Intense music. Challenging topic handled as horror metaphor. Some good work.

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