The Pallid Mask is a full-cast horror audio drama inspired by Robert W. Chambers’ The King in Yellow. Dr. Molly Bedrook searches banned literature for her next book and becomes fixated on a condemned stage play she cannot obtain. With her PhD students Zee and Carl, she uncovers disturbing stories of asylums, conspiracies, and bizarre deaths linked to the play. As they dig deeper, they follow a reality-bending path while Molly gambles that finding a surviving copy could save her career. The series is written by Jordan Acosta and produced by Alternative Stories in collaboration with Hawberk Press.
Episodes
Episode 2: The Coronet, Act 2
Send us Fan MailEugene’s reconciled with Maggie, but the Bureau’s increasing surveillance has jeopardised his intelligence operation on Coney Island. Halloween presents a rare opportunity to connect with an imperial agent on Mr. Wilde’s instructions, but complications force him to improvise.In order of appearance, in this episode you heard:Kyle Kaczmarczyk as Eugene Bardin; Miztli Rose as Maggie C
Episode 1: The Coronet, Act I
Send us Fan MailNew York, 1919. The victory over Germany is still in the eye of the American public. Eugene Bardin gathers vital intelligence on Coney Island for his royal masters, but things take a turn for the strange when he realises his operation is being surveilled. Imposters, secrets and madness await those who receive the Yellow Sign.In order of appearance, in this episode you heard:Jeremy
The Pallid Mask: Exclusive Preview with Writer Jordan Acosta, and Directors Emily Inkpen and Chris Gregory
Send us Fan MailWelcome to an exclusive preview of our new audio drama series, The Pallid Mask, featuring show writer Jordan Acosta, director and actor Emily Inkpen and director and sound designer Chris Gregory. The first episode of The Pallid Mask will be released on Friday October 30, 2026, but Alternative Stories Patreon members at Silver Tier and above will receive new episodes two days early,
The Pallid Mask: Extended Trailer
Send us Fan MailAn extended trailer for The Pallid Mask, a full cast horror audio drama inspired by Robert W. Chambers’ cult weird fiction collection, The King in Yellow. Written by Jordan Acosta and produced by Alternative Stories, the creative minds behind the award-winning sci-fi audio drama, The Dex Legacy, in collaboration with Hawberk Press.The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and d
The Pallid Mask: Trailer
Send us Fan MailAiring October 30, 2026: The Pallid Mask, a full cast horror audio drama inspired by Robert W. Chambers’ cult weird fiction collection, The King in Yellow. Written by Jordan Acosta and produced by Alternative Stories, the creative minds behind the award-winning sci-fi audio drama, The Dex Legacy, in collaboration with Hawberk Press.The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and
