Meet the Scum Kings, a dysfunctional band of bottom-feeding marauders led by the ruthless Giddray 'Dray'. They are not clever masterminds or noble rebels. They are a pack of beaten dogs, driven by hunger and greed, whose every attempt at villainy seems to end in fresh wounds and humiliating failure. They are the fever in a sick world, a symptom of the rot.
The Scum Kings is a daily, short-form, serial grimdark fantasy audiobook told from the perspective of their captain. Each 5-15 minute episode is a ground-level chronicle of survival, following the crew through their desperate heists, ugly victories, and insane gambles.
Defeated. Desperate. Driven.
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🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
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Meet the Scum Kings, a dysfunctional band of bottom-feeding marauders led by the ruthless Giddray 'Dray'. They are not clever masterminds or noble rebels. They are a pack of beaten dogs, driven by hunger and greed, whose every attempt at villainy seems to end in fresh wounds and humiliating failure. They are the fever in a sick world, a symptom of the rot.
The Scum Kings is a daily, short-form, serial grimdark fantasy audiobook told from the perspective of their captain. Each 5-15 minute episode is a ground-level chronicle of survival, following the crew through their desperate heists, ugly victories, and insane gambles.
Defeated. Desperate. Driven.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Dray grapples with his gilded cage, while Brynn seeks freedom in a more primal form. As she rides away to satisfy her desires, Dray is left to confront the weight of his responsibility and the walls closing in around him. The tension between duty and longing sets the stage for a brewing storm in Vance's Folly. What will happen when the keystone of power begins to crack?
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Episodes included: 1. The Feast of Fools (December 29, 2025) 2. The Open Door (December 30, 2025) 3. The Morning After (December 31, 2025) 4. The Invisible Wall (January 01, 2026) 5. The Dead River (January 02, 2026)
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A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Dray's quest for a rare steak turns into a harrowing investigation when he discovers the town's alarming lack of meat and supplies. As the docks lie eerily silent and the merchant roads remain empty, a deeper mystery unfolds, threatening the stability of Vance's Folly. Can Dray uncover the truth behind the missing shipments, or will the town succumb to hunger and despair?
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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A desperate gamble unfolds as our narrator storms into the Red Lantern, gold in hand, to recruit a pack of ruthless men. But as greed battles fear, an army of wolves quickly reveals itself as a pack of useless mongrels. With chaos brewing, can control be seized, or will the hired hands prove to be a curse in disguise? Discover the fine line between power and peril in this gripping installment.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Awakening in the aftermath of a brutal revelry, our anti-hero faces a silent, unresponsive town as the dawn of the Scum Kings' reign begins. With the townsfolk absent and critical defenses untouched, the promise of power is overshadowed by the haunting silence. Can the Scum Kings rally their new subjects, or will their rule crumble before it starts?
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Awakening with a pounding hangover on the steps of the Mayor’s Hall, Dray surveys a town eerily paused in silence, a battlefield of gluttony and greed before him. The discovery of an abandoned trading road raises a chilling mystery: where have all the townspeople gone? As alliances fray and the town holds its breath, the fate of Vance’s Folly teeters on the edge of chaos.
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🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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The Scum Kings celebrate their conquest with a debauched feast in the town square, flaunting their power with a glittering mound of stolen gold. As they gorge on the village's future, tension simmers beneath the surface, and their audacious display invites danger from all corners.Â
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience!Â
Episodes included: 1. The Baker's Tears (December 22, 2025) 2. Silene's Ledger (December 23, 2025) 3. The King's Bed (December 24, 2025) 4. Gix's Court (December 25, 2025) 5. The Iron Tribute (December 26, 2025)
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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As Dray reluctantly leaves his cold bath, he faces the harsh reality of Vance’s Folly’s crumbling defenses. With Orso's urgent warnings about the town's vulnerabilities, the tension rises. They stand on the brink of disaster, guarding a fortune with little more than rotten wood. Dray must decide how to fortify their stronghold without relying on traditional means. Will his unorthodox methods hold up against impending threats? The fate of the See's gold hangs in the balance.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Ruling a conquered town means settling disputes, but Drayhas no patience for whining peasants and petty grievances. His solution? Appoint Gix—war-painted, cleaver-wielding, sadistic, and crowned—as High Magistrate of Vance's Folly. What follows is a mockery of justice that works in its own twisted way, as the mad man dispenses verdicts from a crate throne in the market square.
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🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Dray storms into the Mayor's suite, turning opulence into chaos with every muddy step. A rare luxury—a hot bath—becomes a moment of reflection and transformation. As he scrubs away layers of grime, the servants watch in terror, wondering whether this man is their salvation or doom.
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🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Silene wages a silent war with only a stick of charcoal, unraveling the financial corruption of Vance's Folly. As she exposes the town's insolvency, the Scum Kings face a dire challenge: how to handle a bankrupt trading hub on the brink of collapse. A shattered chair, a broken wine bottle, and a ledger filled with damning evidence set the stage for a confrontation with the past and the uncertain future of this forgotten town.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Cob transforms from a timid cook to a commanding chef, challenging the Master Baker at The Golden Sheaf. His newfound authority and culinary expertise reveal a hidden talent, shaking the crew's perception of him. As tensions rise in the bakery, Cob's artistic demands could reshape his role within the group, hinting at a potential shift in the power dynamics. What does this mean for the future of the Scum Kings?
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience!Â
Episodes included: 1. The View From The Hill (December 15, 2025) 2. The Open Hand (December 16, 2025) 3. The Splintered Gate (December 17, 2025) 4. The Mayor's Neck (December 19, 2025) 5. The Toy Box (December 19, 2025)
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A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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In the aftermath of the Mayor's defeat, the Scum Kings descend upon Vance's Folly, turning its silence into chaos. As Stiggand leads the charge into The Gilded Tankard, the crew erupts into a frenzy of indulgence and destruction.Â
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🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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When the Scum Kings roll into Vance's Folly, a town of decay and desperation, they confront the audacious Mayor Vance. His attempt to assert authority with outdated laws leads to a chilling display of power. As the Mayor dangles perilously from their wagon, the Scum Kings send a stark message to the townsfolk.Â
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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A gold-laden wagon becomes a runaway vault, crashing through the gates of Vance's Folly. As the town erupts into chaos, the Scum Kings reveal their ruthless prowess. But as they leave a trail of destruction, what will they find in the wreckage?
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Orso has the perfect plan—a silent infiltration through drainage ditches, throats slit in darkness, conquest before sunrise. It's surgical. It's safe. It's everything a master thief could devise. Dray kicks dirt over the map and orders his crew into the stolen armor of the Stern Guard they butchered at the Abbey. No more sneaking. No more shadows. The Scum Kings will march on Vance's Folly in broad daylight, wearing the polished steel and gold trim of their betters—a statement written in blood and audacity.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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After a brutal climb up a ridge of broken flint, Dray and his crew of outlaws finally lay eyes on their prize: Vance's Folly, a rotting timber town trapped between river and forest. Where Orso sees a death trap with crumbling walls and impossible odds, Dray sees something else entirely—a throne waiting to be claimed.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
Signalbox: Fiction’s Next Chapter.
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Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience!Â
Episodes included: 1. The Mark Of The Sun (December 08, 2025) 2. The Mud And The Wheel (December 09, 2025) 3. The Lions Of The Tangle (December 10, 2025) 4. A Feast Of Scraps (December 11, 2025) 5. The Crossroads (December 12, 2025)
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Want to binge The Scum Kings with fewer ads? Every Friday night we release a bonus episode of the week's previous five episodes, with fewer ads in between chapters and a seamless listening experience!Â
Meet the Scum Kings, a dysfunctional band of bottom-feeding marauders led by the ruthless Giddray 'Dray'. They are not clever masterminds or noble rebels. They are a pack of beaten dogs, driven by hunger and greed, whose every attempt at villainy seems to end in fresh wounds and humiliating failure. They are the fever in a sick world, a symptom of the rot.
The Scum Kings is a daily, short-form, serial grimdark fantasy audiobook told from the perspective of their captain. Each 5-15 minute episode is a ground-level chronicle of survival, following the crew through their desperate heists, ugly victories, and insane gambles.
Defeated. Desperate. Driven.
A SIGNALBOX STUDIO PRODUCTION
🧠Narrative Design: Mike Daltrey ⚡ Production: The Signal Box
System Note:
This human-designed series includes AI and other software tools in its production via our proprietary Signal Box platform.
