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Tommy and Naomi navigate a dangerous factory-prison in Völklingen while facing an impending conflict.

----- Check out our new Podcast! The Great Gatsby In the Style of... Robert E. Howard! Click here to for more info! ----- A detour through the German countryside leads Tommy and Naomi to Völklingen—not just a factory, but a prison of fire and iron. With the enemy anticipating their arrival and the locals terrified of the "Black Witch," the duo realizes that stealth is no longer an option. Below them, the enslaved Ifrit scream within the blast furnaces; ahead of them lies a legion of soldiers. As they descend into the smoke, they aren't just running from the war anymore; they are about to become it. ---- CREDITS ✍️ Writer: Jake Kerr 🎙️ Showrunner: Jake Kerr Production Note This production utilizes the latest technology in content creation, including audio, visual, and production tools powered by AI under the design and direction of showrunner Jake Kerr. ---- Find out more about series writer Jake Kerr: https://jakekerr.com ---- Check out our other audiobook podcasts! The Thieves Guild An epic fantasy centered around the city-state of Ness Some secrets are worth dying for. Some are worth killing for. https://podcastalchemy.studio/thievesguild Thursday A cyberpunk VR Thriller No…

People in this episode

Host: Jake Kerr

Topics covered

• urban fantasy
• adventure
• conflict
• enslavement
• mystery

Keywords

• urban fantasy
• Völklingen
• Ifrit
• Black Witch
• adventure

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Great Gatsby In the Style of... Robert E. Howard

Places: Völklingen

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