The Pallid Mask is an audio drama by Jordan Acosta and produced by Alternative Stories. It is inspired by Robert W. Chambers' 1895 weird fiction collection 'The King in Yellow'

Welcome 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, with a longer version exclusively available to our Patreon members.

The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and directed by Chris Gregory, Emily Inkpen, and Jordan Acosta. Our script editors are Michael Dodd and Katrin Fairweather.

Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories, with original music composed by Adele Etheridge Woodson; recorded on location at Orpheus Studios, London, by Richard Campbell.

The Pallid Mask was produced by Alternative Stories for Hawberk; written, performed and produced by humans. Full cast biographies, episode guides and more can be found at https://thepallidmask.online

You can follow The Pallid Mask on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thepallidmaskpodcast/

You can follow The Pallid Mask on YouTube @thepallidmaskpodcast at https://www.youtube.com/@thepallidmaskpodcast

For early episode release and bonus materials from The Pallid Mask and other Alternative Stories shows, please join the Alternative Stories Patreon. You can find out more here https://www.patreon.com/AltStories

New 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 Pak Nelson as Fong;

· Kyle Kaczmarczyk as Eugene Bardin;

· Miztli Rose as Molly Bedrook and Maggie Collins;

· George Weightman as Andrew Tolliver;

· Alasdair Buchan as Mr. Wilde;

· Elizabeth Kate Weber as Marie;

· And Tim Goddard as Henry.

· All other voices were played by members of the cast.

The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and directed by Chris Gregory, Emily Inkpen, and Jordan Acosta. Our script editors are Michael Dodd and Katrin Fairweather.

Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories, with original music composed by Adele Etheridge Woodson; recorded on location at Orpheus Studios, London, by Richard Campbell.

The Pallid Mask was produced by Alternative Stories for Hawberk; written, performed and produced by humans. Full cast biographies, episode guides and more can be found at https://thepallidmask.online

You can follow The Pallid Mask on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thepallidmaskpodcast/

You can follow The Pallid Mask on YouTube @thepallidmaskpodcast at https://www.youtube.com/@thepallidmaskpodcast

For early episode release and bonus materials from The Pallid Mask and other Alternative Stories shows, please join the Alternative Stories Patreon. You can find out more here https://www.patreon.com/AltStories

Eugene’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 Collins;
• Alasdair Buchan as Mr. Wilde and The Stranger;
• Dan Walsh as the Barman;
• Jeremy Pak Nelson as 方 Fong;
• Tim Goddard as King;
• Emily Inkpen as Alice;
• And Chris Gregory as Keatley.
• All other voices were played by members of the cast.

The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and directed by Chris Gregory, Emily Inkpen, and Jordan Acosta. Our script editors are Michael Dodd and Katrin Fairweather.

Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories, with original music composed by Adele Etheridge Woodson; recorded on location at Orpheus Studios, London, by Richard Campbell.

The Pallid Mask was produced by Alternative Stories for Hawberk; written, performed and produced by humans. Full cast biographies, episode guides and more can be found at https://thepallidmask.online

You can follow The Pallid Mask on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thepallidmaskpodcast/

You can follow The Pallid Mask on YouTube @thepallidmaskpodcast at https://www.youtube.com/@thepallidmaskpodcast

For early episode release and bonus materials from The Pallid Mask and other Alternative Stories shows, please join the Alternative Stories Patreon. You can find out more here https://www.patreon.com/AltStories

Molly’s tale has captivated her literary agent, Andrew, who’s keen to find out more about The King in Yellow. Meanwhile, the Great Work continues apace in Manhattan, until a chance encounter with an old college roommate derails Eugene’s latest assignment from Mr. Wilde.

In order of appearance, in this episode you heard:

• Miztli Rose as Molly Bedrook and Maggie Collins;
• Tazmyn-Mei Gebbett as Charlie;
• George Weightman as Andrew Tolliver;
• Kyle Kaczmarczyk as Eugene Bardin;
• Alasdair Buchan as Mr. Wilde;
• Tim Goddard as Genie;
• Chris Gregory as the Restaurant Crillon’s Maître d’;
• And Elizabeth Kate Weber as Emmeline.
• All other voices were played by members of the cast.

The Pallid Mask was written by Jordan Acosta, and directed by Chris Gregory, Emily Inkpen, and Jordan Acosta. Our script editors are Michael Dodd and Katrin Fairweather.

Production, sound design and editing were by Chris Gregory for Alternative Stories, with original music composed by Adele Etheridge Woodson; recorded on location at Orpheus Studios, London, by Richard Campbell.

The Pallid Mask was produced by Alternative Stories for Hawberk; written, performed and produced by humans. Full cast biographies, episode guides and more can be found at https://thepallidmask.online

You can follow The Pallid Mask on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/thepallidmaskpodcast/

You can follow The Pallid Mask on YouTube @thepallidmaskpodcast at https://www.youtube.com/@thepallidmaskpodcast

For early episode release and bonus materials from The Pallid Mask and other Alternative Stories shows, please join the Alternative Stories Patreon. You can find out more here https://www.patreon.com/AltStories