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# Shadows of a Dark Past

A Gothic Horror Podcast by Ando Valentine

## Sitemaps

- [XML Sitemap](https://soadppodcast.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website.

## Posts

- [Episode 4: "A Handful of Thorns"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/10/02/episode-4-a-handful-of-thorns/) - Mark allows Andrew to use mind control power on him. Andrew introduces Mark to Stanford Jameson, greatly disturbing and angering him.
- [Episode 3: "A Handful of Olive Branches"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/09/18/episode-3-a-handful-of-olive-branches/) - Mark ponders why he is obsessed with Andrew. He is invited back for another conversation with Andrew, which is less strained, and both open up a bit more about themselves.
- [Interlude 1: "A Call to the Light"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/09/11/interlude-1-a-call-to-the-light/) - Holly Baumgartner guesses that Andrew is a vampire and tries to find out more about him.
- [Episode 2: "To the Shadows"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/09/04/episode-2-to-the-shadows/) - Andrew forbids Stanford from interacting with Mark. Mark questions Toby Clayton about the night Andrew arrived at Clayton Mill.
- [Season One Trailer #2](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/01/21/season-one-trailer-2/)
- [Season One Teaser](https://soadppodcast.com/2019/01/05/season-one-teaser/)
- [Interlude 5: "Shackled to the Chaos of Might"](https://soadppodcast.com/2021/02/13/interlude-5-shackled-to-the-chaos-of-might/) - In Gabrielle's captivity, Andrew reveals that he knows she put the Vampire Curse on Zachariah Clayton, and tells her hates her.
- [Episode 10: "No Fallen Angels May Fly"](https://soadppodcast.com/2021/02/12/episode-10-no-fallen-angels-may-fly/) - Mark worries about Andrew, and Alison worries about Mark. But when Mark goes to visit Stanford, he finds Andrew has returned.
- [Episode 9: "Awakening the Sleeping Devil"](https://soadppodcast.com/2021/01/29/episode-9-awakening-the-sleeping-devil/) - Mark and Alison conduct a seance to contact the spirit of Zachariah Clayton, hoping he can help them find Andrew and Gabrielle.
- [Interlude 4: "The Innocent Never Wear White"](https://soadppodcast.com/2021/01/08/interlude-4-the-innocent-never-wear-white/) - Holly scolds Toby in the hospital, and tries to convince him to accept Andrew fully into the family.
- [Episode 8: "The Graver the Wound"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/12/11/episode-8-the-graver-the-wound/) - After being called by David Clayton in the middle of the night, Mark searches the First Home for the missing Toby and Andrew.
- [Episode 7: "The Deeper We Delve"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/11/13/episode-7-the-deeper-we-delve/) - Andrew and Toby explore the First Home after Toby reveals that Zachariah Clayton lived there many years ago.
- [Interlude 3: "A Laugh on the Wind Out of Sight"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/11/06/interlude-3-a-laugh-on-the-wind-out-of-sight/) - Andrew expresses his fears about Gabrielle to Holly, who tries to help him strengthen his resolve to leave the witch for good.
- [Episode 6: "Desperate, Hopeful, and Bold"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/10/30/episode-6-desperate-hopeful-and-bold/) - Mark enlists the help of an old flame, Alison Simmons, to help Andrew protect himself from Gabrielle.
- [Episode 5: "Bitter, Raw, and Cold"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/10/16/episode-5-bitter-raw-and-cold/) - Mark tries to reach out in peace to Stanford, but it does not go well. Mark refuses to forgive Andrew. Andrew finally opens up about the witch he is attempting to hide from.
- [Interlude 2: "O Wounded, Piteous Night "](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/10/09/interlude-2-o-wounded-piteous-night/) - Andrew despairs over Mark's fury, and Holly suggests he call Mark and try to make amends.
- [Episode 1: "From the Shadows"](https://soadppodcast.com/2020/08/21/episode-1-from-the-shadows/) - Claysville psychiatrist Mark McCain is convinced he has discovered the presence of a vampire. He confronts Andrew Clayton, believing him to be the vampire, and they have a brief, tense conversation about his background and motives.

## Pages

- [Home](https://soadppodcast.com/) - Home of the chilling gothic horror audio drama by Ando Valentine Nominated for seven 2020 Audio Verse Awards See what people are saying about Shadows of a Dark Past: Original, Old School, entertainment… Really enjoyed the old school drama podcast. In a world of “Netflix and chill” I listened to it with
- [Episodes](https://soadppodcast.com/episodes/) - https://soadppodcast.com/feed/podcast/
- [Transcripts](https://soadppodcast.com/transcripts/) - Transcripts for published episodes will be added here. If you do not yet see a transcript for an episode, please be patient and check back later - we'll get it added soon!
- [Credits](https://soadppodcast.com/credits/) - Cast (in order of appearance) Mark McCain - Carl W. ChildersAndrew Clayton - Ando ValentineStanford Jameson - Edward deGruyToby Clayton - Jacob HekmanHolly Baumgartner - Trudy LeonardAlison Simmons - Crystal HutchinsGabrielle du Bois - Niki VestGhost of Zachariah Clayton - Jevocas 'Java' Green Crew Producer: Ando ValentineCo-Producer: Katie Mae PooreComposer: Trace CallahanTheme Song ("Crimson Crescent")
- [Contact Us](https://soadppodcast.com/contact-us/) - If you'd like to contact us for any reason, fill out the form below, connect with us on social media (links are over in the sidebar), or E-mail us at info [at] soadppodcast.com.
- [Subscribe to Shadows of a Dark Past](https://soadppodcast.com/subscribe/)
- [Characters](https://soadppodcast.com/characters/) - Mark McCain - A psychiatrist in Claysville, Massachusetts, Mark is the Clayton's "family shrink", as they call him. He was also the survivor of a vicious vampire attack as a teenager - an attack that claimed the lives of his entire family. Now he suspects there is a new vampire in town... Andrew Clayton -
- [Introduction to the Story](https://soadppodcast.com/intro/) - A family cursed for generations... Shadows of a Dark Past is set in the fictional Claysville - a colonial town in Massachusetts, founded in the 17th Century by the wealthy and influential Clayton family. However, some say there is a curse on the family, as not a generation has gone by without horrible tragedy. Time
- [Content Warning](https://soadppodcast.com/content-warning/) - Shadows of a Dark Past is intended for mature audiences, and contains material not appropriate for children or work environments. Specifically, it contains adult language and descriptions and/or depictions of violence and other traumatic events, including (but not necessarily limited to) physical and verbal abuse, emotional manipulation, drug/alcohol use, death (including violent murder), and pregnancy miscarriage. Listener discretion is

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## Testimonials

- [Listen now. Don't wait!](https://soadppodcast.com/testimonial/listen-now-dont-wait/) - This is a great young podcast. Inventive and thoughtful while being very entertaining. Great cast, scripts, and direction. A great start for what will be a great podcast. Support the arts!!!!
- [Another great Audio drama](https://soadppodcast.com/testimonial/another-great-audio-drama/) - Just finished the first episode really looking forward to hearing more. Give this one a shot.
- [What a gem!](https://soadppodcast.com/testimonial/164/) - I just started [Shadows of a Dark Past] and I'm IMMEDIATELY drawn in. The writing and acting is so compelling and interesting, I just have to keep listening. It's about vampires - but not at all what you'd expect! What a gem!
- [Compelling Audio Drama](https://soadppodcast.com/testimonial/compelling-audio-drama/) - Great fun! My only complaint is that I want more, sooner!
- [Original, Old School, entertainment...](https://soadppodcast.com/testimonial/original-old-school-entertainment/) - Really enjoyed the old school drama podcast. In a world of “Netflix and chill” I listened to it with my eyes closed and saw the pictures in my head. Glad I wasn’t driving! Ha ha. Looking forward to next episode...

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- [episode 4](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/episode-4/)
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- [desperate hopeful and bold](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/desperate-hopeful-and-bold/)
- [interlude 3](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/interlude-3/)
- [a laugh on the wind out of sight](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/a-laugh-on-the-wind-out-of-sight/)
- [episode 7](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/episode-7/)
- [deeper we delve](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/deeper-we-delve/)
- [episode 8](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/episode-8/)
- [graver the wound](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/graver-the-wound/)
- [interlude 4](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/interlude-4/)
- [the innocent never wear white](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/the-innocent-never-wear-white/)
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- [no fallen angels may fly](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/no-fallen-angels-may-fly/)
- [interlude 5](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/interlude-5/)
- [shackled to the chaos of might](https://soadppodcast.com/tag/shackled-to-the-chaos-of-might/)