Carnivea: A Queer Gothic

Within the shifting shadows of an old estate and the quiet tensions of a new marriage, Carnivea: A Queer Gothic unfolds. This audio drama podcast weaves a tale where spectral presences linger as heavily as unspoken secrets. It centers on Eris and Kiera Mallory, a couple whose life takes a perilous turn when they invite a young woman into their home. This act becomes the lynchpin, unsettling a fragile peace and unleashing a legacy of buried pain. The narrative is not just about ghosts in the traditional sense, but the horrors that living people carry and inflict-those violent delights that have violent ends. Listeners will hear a full cast bring this gothic world to life, with performances from A Wheeler as Eris, Miya Higashiyama as Kiera, and Lily Springer as the Narrator and Lyria, among others. The podcast builds an atmosphere thick with dread and desire, exploring the complexities of queer relationships under the pressure of supernatural and deeply human threats. Each episode pulls you deeper into a meticulously crafted soundscape where every whisper and footstep matters, and the past is never truly gone. It’s a story where love is intertwined with fear, and an invitation can be the most dangerous mistake of all. For those drawn to character-driven horror and emotional drama, this podcast offers a rich, unsettling, and immersive experience.