Awaken Online

Episode 5: Welcome to the Darkness, Mortals

Season 1:

Episode 5

4.8

(7 Ratings)

By:

Travis Bagwell

Narrated By:

Ryan H. Reid

Publisher:

Soundbooth Theater

Length: 1h 39m

Release Date:

August 6, 2026

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Synopsis

Jason’s plan to make rent has resulted in carnage perfect for a burgeoning necromancer, which then cascades into an extraordinary change for the entire city of Lux. Unfortunately, his quick power leveling gets his player account flagged by the game devs.

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4.8

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4.9

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4.6

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4.9

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7 Ratings

Kevin Emery – 8 Sep, 2026

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What did I just listen to?!

Hooooly wow holy cow my goodness gracious me... that was not what I expected. Absolutely stunning.

21 Aug, 2026

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what a fantastic ride jump on board and let’s play

this is well done thank you the plot the writing production the performance everything about it is Class act it’s so nice to actually find something that isn’t just a repeat of Shakespeare or a remake of an 80s show thank you

Lewis Woodbridge – 8 Aug, 2026

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Hooked

i'm totally hooked. A couple of production hiccups.....but that just means I'll "have" to listen again.....such a bummer. I feel this is possibly set to be one of Soundbooths' best series. The music is such a reinforcing underline for some moments too. Hats off to Mr Bagwell, this is a beauty.

7 Aug, 2026

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missing dialouge

S1E5 1:29 - Claire 'cutting in' dialogue is missing

Clive Crossman – 6 Aug, 2026

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Missing dialogue restored

The missing dialogue from Clare in the control room has been restored. No other issues. Great story and production.