Episodes

  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 23 - The Slave-Ring

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 23 - The Slave-Ring
    May 26 2026
    In which two determined riders navigate the busy streets of Rome to reach a silent home and observe from concealment the triumphal parade that grimly showcases the conquered, among them a captive maiden of remarkable bearing and sorrowful beauty. They then infiltrate a secretive slave auction where the fate of this “Pearl-Maiden” and her noble dignity hangs precariously amidst the murmurs and intrigues of a restless crowd.
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    35 mins
  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 22 - The Triumph

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 22 - The Triumph
    May 26 2026
    In which the eve of the grand Triumph in Rome brings solemn preparations and heavy hearts, as Miriam dons the splendid yet shameful garments set for her, and finds solace in the prayers of a Christian bishop. The tragic splendour of the procession unfolds with stark contrast between the victories of empire and the humble suffering of captives, culminating in a sombre, victorious ritual before the Temple of Jupiter Capitolinus.
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    29 mins
  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 24 - Master And Slave

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 24 - Master And Slave
    May 26 2026
    In which the captive Pearl-Maiden is brought before an eager throng and sold at auction to a mysterious veiled woman for a princely sum, her fate entwined with the intrigues of Rome's elite and the burdens of her heritage. In the quiet that follows, old loyalties and new bonds are tested as freedom is offered and profound choices weigh heavily upon those who hold her heart and honour.
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    41 mins
  • Kidnapped Chapter 4 - I Run a Great Danger in the House of Shaws

    Kidnapped Chapter 4 - I Run a Great Danger in the House of Shaws
    May 26 2026
    In which young David finds himself shadowed by his mysterious and grim uncle Ebenezer at the house of Shaws, where suspicion and concealed dangers lurk behind a humble meal and an unwelcome gift of guineas. Brave and resolute, David ventures into the gloomy, unfinished stair-tower on a dark stormy night, uncovering peril by a hairbreadth before facing his uncle's sudden collapse and a tacit promise of revelation to come.
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    18 mins
  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 20 - The Merchant Demetrius

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 20 - The Merchant Demetrius
    May 25 2026
    In which the hapless Marcus lies captive and grievously wounded among the secret Essene brethren, while Nehushta tends him with grim devotion and hope flickers faintly that Miriam yet lives beyond the ruinous fall of Jerusalem. Meanwhile, the loyal Caleb, disguised and desperate, seeks tidings of the Pearl-Maiden amidst the desolation, as Demetrius, the cunning merchant, embarks upon a distant and perilous journey laden with treasure, their fates slowly converging toward Rome.
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    38 mins
  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 21 - The Caesars And Prince Domitian

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 21 - The Caesars And Prince Domitian
    May 25 2026
    In which the Jewish maiden Miriam finds refuge in the humble household of Julia and Gallus in Rome, where kindness and faith offer her brief solace amid uncertain fates, while the city’s powerful rulers deliberate over her destiny with curious eyes and divided hearts. Thus, amidst the grand preparations for a triumphal procession that will display the spoils of war, the tension between Roman princes reveals the perilous position of one so fair and so frail beneath the glare of imperial ambition.
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    34 mins
  • Pearl-Maiden Chapter 19 - Pearl-Maiden

    Pearl-Maiden Chapter 19 - Pearl-Maiden
    May 25 2026
    In which the brave and tender-hearted Miriam, taken captive in the throes of war, slowly regains her reason amidst the ruin and refuge of Tyre, cared for by a Roman officer whose kindness belies the harshness of their world. Together they weave hopes and messages across a land scarred by conflict, seeking to bridge the shadows of past horrors and uncertain fates with faith and friendship.
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    31 mins
  • Kidnapped Chapter 3 - I Make Acquaintance of My Uncle

    Kidnapped Chapter 3 - I Make Acquaintance of My Uncle
    May 25 2026
    In which a young man, newly acquainted with the sombre presence of his uncle Ebenezer, is admitted into a bleak and ancient house where uneasy hospitality and cautious conversation unfold over bowls of humble porridge. Despite the cold and suspicion that initially cloud their meeting, there stirs a tentative understanding, as the uncle, gruff yet bound by blood, proposes a pause for consideration and a hope of mutual accord.
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    17 mins