No Return
By K. Zhou
Categories: Fiction, Drama, Comedy Fiction
New here? Start with Season 1: the Series Trailer, then “Start Here: How The Show Works”.No Return: An Audio Drama by Kier ZhouNo Return is a darkly comic British fantasy audio drama set in a vast, doomed world of gods, mercenaries, lost cities, political disasters and very bad decisions.Each story follows flawed people trying to survive a world that is too strange, too old, and too morally messy to make sense of. Expect ensemble chaos, dense worldbuilding, absurd humour, sudden tragedy, and fantasy with teeth.Start here if you like: morally compromised heroes, big lore, strange comedy, full-cast fantasy, and stories where the joke and the wound are usually the same thing.But don’t take my word for it…This show was nominated for Best Audio Drama at the New Zealand Web Fest and officially selected for the Cisco Web Fest, which is pretty good for someone who ran out of money to apply to any more festivals!Here’s what listeners are saying:“A journey through a creative mind like no other… I cannot begin to imagine how this creator keeps all his characters and plot lines straight, but it’s a marvel.” “The quality and sound production are absolutely on point, but it’s the captivating writing and voice acting that keep you coming back.” “Chaotic [affectionate]. Each arc has something unique - sometimes gut-wrenchingly funny, sometimes grounded — it keeps you on your toes.” Extra lore, behind-the-scenes chaos, and stray thoughts at:👉 patreon.com/NoReturnAD
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Recent episodes
- New Here? Start With Season 1
New here? Start with Season 1: the Series Trailer, then “Start Here: How The Show Works”.Your podcast app has very helpfully started you at the newest bit. Because of course it has. Here’s where to begin instead, and a quick hello to everyone who followed us to our new home.Music: “Groovy Funk” by…
- The NoReturniverse Isn’t Dead — A January 2027 Update
A long-overdue NoReturniverse update, and a little funk.After a difficult stretch focused on family and health, the NoReturniverse is very much alive. From January 2027, Kier plans to make audio drama and audio fiction full time for a couple of years. There may be new work before then: hope for…
- Mageslayers — What The F**k Have You Done?!
The Heist Concludes!Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalitySexual references or nudityCastChieftain Ondrei Anaheit — Mitch KayeUruk Guards — Madeleine Buttitta & Frankie VegaGorluk — Graham CapobiancoBiksune Ree — Taylor MichaelsRebel Freeman — Alan…
- Mageslayers — That Easy, Huh?
The Heist Continues!Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastChieftain Ondrei Anaheit — Mitch KayeUruk Guards — Madeleine Buttitta & Frankie VegaGorluk — Graham CapobiancoBiksune Ree — Taylor MichaelsRebel Freeman — Alan KatsuroSeilbh — Krissi WilliamsNikhol…
- The Black Thorn — The Taste of Indignation
The Black Thorn goes to the post office.Content warningsDeath and mortalityCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- The Black Thorn — Even In Perfection…
The Black Thorn tries to love...Content warningsViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityConfinement, coercion or tortureCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- The Black Thorn — Time to Redirect
The Black Thorn gets a beer.Content warningsViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- Fate of Daya — I'd Like That Very Much…
The Orillian Regiment are leaving... The Vashjek Inaia have re-joined the Warlord's forces... and The Dayan Army is nowhere to be seen...What do you do when you know all is lost? Do you go quietly into the night? Or will you rage against the dying of the light?Content warningsStrong…
- The Black Thorn — It's Not Mine…
The Black Thorn is recognised.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- The Black Thorn — I've Become Too Comfortable…
The Black Thorn makes his way home.Content warningsNo additional content warning identifiedCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- The Black Thorn — My Dark Hunger
The Black Thorn visits the countryside.Content warningsViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastWritten, performed and edited by Kier ZhouSupport the No Returniverse on Patreon: patreon.com/NoReturnAD · Fan Mail: [email protected]
- Mageslayers — Wait... What Do They Call It Here?
The Heist Begins!Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodSexual references or nudityCastChieftain Ondrei Anaheit — Mitch KayeUruk Guards — Madeleine Buttitta & Frankie VegaGorluk — Graham CapobiancoBiksune Ree — Taylor MichaelsRebel Freeman — Alan KatsuroSeilbh — Krissi…
- Fate of Daya — The Elusive Answers…
Salryn (and Jorvin) didn't just sit idle these long weeks. They did everything they could to unpick the mysteries of Vita's plan, the machinations of Alaric Sylwraith and the mysterious 'Lessor' who wrote to the diplomat ... but... with Vita and Alaric dead, the party out of their depth, trapped…
- Wide End — Finale: Less Than An Animal!
Part one concludes.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastThe part of Anzhlo was played by the magnificent Matt EvansLady Yvonna was played by the luminous Lauren LittlewoodBrucco was voiced by the charming Christian Maclean-MairYsenda was acted by the ever…
- Wide End — I Shall Deliberate…
It. Gets. Real.Content warningsViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalitySexual references or nudityCastThe part of Anzhlo was played by the magnificent Matt EvansLady Yvonna was played by the luminous Lauren LittlewoodBrucco was voiced by the charming Christian Maclean-MairYsenda was acted by…
- Wide End — Someone In This Family Needs To Dare!
Brucco and Ysenda get closer. Anzhlo's plans begin to come together. The Little Luiren Families are getting involved.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityConfinement, coercion or tortureCastMr Kera — Tyler MoodyAlts MC — Brenna Anderson-DowdKaoru —…
- Wide End — Swimming in the Endless Sea
Anzhlo recalls his time in the camp and his run ins with Fuzhlo. Yvonna secures permission for the Saurians to stay. Brucco and Yvonna get closer. Semion takes a stroll around Wide-EndContent warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastAnzhlo — Matt EvansYvonna — Lauren…
- Mageslayers — Can We Get On With This Please?!
The Party arrive in Terrqas to begin their side quest... but not everyone is happy with how the Reach Arc concluded.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityConfinement, coercion or tortureAlcohol or drug useCastSeilbh — Krissi WilliamsNikhol Ashorn — Cameron…
- Wide End — Let's See What All The Fuss Is About, Shall We?
Brucco returns to the camp and Lady Isolde attempts to befriend Anzhlo. Fuzhlo and Gnilfeit meet with Semion Quietknife.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityConfinement, coercion or tortureAlcohol or drug useCastAnzhlo — Matt EvansYvonna Isolde — Lauren…
- Wide End — Bloody Ungrateful Creatures
The Isoldes get a surprise visit late in the night, Brucco finds the Rain Chapel camp less than welcoming.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastAnzhlo — Matt EvansYvonna Isolde — Lauren LittlewoodErik Isolde — Kier ZhouMikkel — Adam RobinsonSir Casper —…
- Bonus: Alien Robot Space Jesus From the Future
A collaboration between Strange New Worlds and Spaced Out Tales and the NoReturniverse.A time-travelling alien robot arrives on Earth intending to save humanity, but his appeal for kindness is passed from a job centre to police custody, political leaders and an increasingly impatient cosmic…
- The 2teg — Are You Sure You're Not Just Really, Really, Really Ill?!
Wow, the 'old fashioned approach' really is much easier to follow. But... I mean... dead men showing up contrary to every rule in the book.. selective memory from the prime suspect... I'm not buying it.Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityConfinement…
- The 2teg — It's Like Dranekian Theatre!
Thank the silent gods! We have finally dropped that insane story telling device (literally) and now we can get to the bottom of what is happening with some good old fashion interrogation!Cole Lumbo P.I: Chris RR BausoContent warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and…
- Bonus: The Last To Leave
The final days of the last age were filled with sadness...but for some... cosmic calamity was new...Across many worlds and many lands, amongst many creatures... The Fall brought many ends and many beginnings... these are the tragic words of 'One of Many', 'The Last to Leave'.Content…
- Anderkant 2 — You Truly Know Nothing!
Min explores the temple. The Lessee has a fiery reunion. Herrand tries to walk a tight rope. Gnilfiet drinks some soup!Content warningsStrong languageViolence, injury and bloodDeath and mortalityCastGnilfeit — Krissi WilliamsThae Oraen — Gemma Maclean MairEveryone else — Kier ZhouSupport the No…
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