Listen "18. Cowardice"
Episode Synopsis
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Award-winning comedy sci-fi audio series about a ragtag bunch of denizens struggling to survive a cyberpunk hellhole NYC
"Cowardice" (Episode 18) is the 8th episode of Hell Gate City Season 2. In it, you'll find the fourth and final part of Zellie's kidnapping operation gone wrong – Baby Nap. Also, Stone Stew, Story 4, Part 2. And, an old friend (or two?) from Season 1's early episodes reappears. Can you guess who?
(To avoid spoilers, see specific content warnings at the very end. ⬇️)
Preview its companion bonus tale “Extraction” (and all other Glitches in the Matrix) here: https://bit.ly/glitches-in-the-matrix. Or, join the Inner Legion ⤵️
Please Note:
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Credits
Screaming Panda presents Hell Gate City
Created by Kevin Berrey, who also wrote, performed, edited, and produced “Cowardice”; visit kevinplease.com & @berrey on socials. Sound design and music by Mr. Berrey unless otherwise noted.
Additional Sound:
Licensed under CC BY 3.0:
* Cape-Swoosh by https://freesound.org/s/161415/
* 380746__original-sound__tension-riser-2.wav by https://freesound.org/s/380746/
CosmicD:
* dark wire - https://freesound.org/s/33499/
* 33702__CosmicD__bald_snake.wav - https://freesound.org/s/33702/
* 37574__CosmicD__slowblip.wav - https://freesound.org/s/37574/
* machine_ultracore_sound - https://freesound.org/s/376792/
* sackit.wav - https://freesound.org/s/33489/
Licensed under CC BY 4.0:
* Shapes in the dark by gis_sweden - https://freesound.org/s/693519/
* hover-car-fly-by-1.wav by turquoisehexagony - https://freesound.org/s/705666/
Taira Komori:
* swing3.mp3 - https://freesound.org/s/215023/
* sword_battle_loop.mp3 - https://freesound.org/s/215037/
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CAUTION: Stop scrolling now if you wish to avoid spoilers in the content warnings.
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Content warnings for this episode include: gruesome violence, physical combat, poisoning, financial oppression, murder, deadnaming, burglary, kidnapping, theft, psychotic hallucinations, psychological terror, death by organ failure, martyrdom, suffering in a virtual disembodied purgatory, psychological abuse, verbal abuse and manipulation of kids by adults, assassination, paralyzing taser-like attacks, assault, breaking and entering, and child neglect, control, and coercion.
Join the gang on Discord 🤝 https://bit.ly/hgc-discord
Award-winning comedy sci-fi audio series about a ragtag bunch of denizens struggling to survive a cyberpunk hellhole NYC
"Cowardice" (Episode 18) is the 8th episode of Hell Gate City Season 2. In it, you'll find the fourth and final part of Zellie's kidnapping operation gone wrong – Baby Nap. Also, Stone Stew, Story 4, Part 2. And, an old friend (or two?) from Season 1's early episodes reappears. Can you guess who?
(To avoid spoilers, see specific content warnings at the very end. ⬇️)
Preview its companion bonus tale “Extraction” (and all other Glitches in the Matrix) here: https://bit.ly/glitches-in-the-matrix. Or, join the Inner Legion ⤵️
Please Note:
It’s free to 👂, but not to make. Help us continue to eschew ads by directly supporting the show in exchange for mind-meltingly delightful extra stories that enrich the journey! Join NAILS (Neo Amsterdam's Inner Legion Syndicate) for as little as 20¢ a day. The next higher tier includes prereleases and an hour-long feature documentary. All get chillaxing soundtrack music and more — only on Patreon: patreon.com/hellgatecity
Email us at hellgatecity AT proton DOT me
Follow us on socials @hellgatecity. Get more info at
!
S2 transcripts: Spotify App or https://www.youtube.com/@HellGateCity (Subscribe!)
Credits
Screaming Panda presents Hell Gate City
Created by Kevin Berrey, who also wrote, performed, edited, and produced “Cowardice”; visit kevinplease.com & @berrey on socials. Sound design and music by Mr. Berrey unless otherwise noted.
Additional Sound:
Licensed under CC BY 3.0:
* Cape-Swoosh by https://freesound.org/s/161415/
* 380746__original-sound__tension-riser-2.wav by https://freesound.org/s/380746/
CosmicD:
* dark wire - https://freesound.org/s/33499/
* 33702__CosmicD__bald_snake.wav - https://freesound.org/s/33702/
* 37574__CosmicD__slowblip.wav - https://freesound.org/s/37574/
* machine_ultracore_sound - https://freesound.org/s/376792/
* sackit.wav - https://freesound.org/s/33489/
Licensed under CC BY 4.0:
* Shapes in the dark by gis_sweden - https://freesound.org/s/693519/
* hover-car-fly-by-1.wav by turquoisehexagony - https://freesound.org/s/705666/
Taira Komori:
* swing3.mp3 - https://freesound.org/s/215023/
* sword_battle_loop.mp3 - https://freesound.org/s/215037/
.
.
CAUTION: Stop scrolling now if you wish to avoid spoilers in the content warnings.
.
.
.
.
Content warnings for this episode include: gruesome violence, physical combat, poisoning, financial oppression, murder, deadnaming, burglary, kidnapping, theft, psychotic hallucinations, psychological terror, death by organ failure, martyrdom, suffering in a virtual disembodied purgatory, psychological abuse, verbal abuse and manipulation of kids by adults, assassination, paralyzing taser-like attacks, assault, breaking and entering, and child neglect, control, and coercion.
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