The Pond

Two boys wander deep into the American woods and find more than they bargained for. This is a taut, suspenseful piece that builds slowly from ordinary summer mischief into something older and colder; the forest doesn’t shout, it tightens, and the dread arrives by degrees. The writing is precise and economical—moments stack until the world those boys know feels fragile and easily broken—so listen with the lights low and let the quiet work on you.

Produced by Mickie Eberz. 

Narration by Spring Heeled Jack (Anthony Landis). 

All original music written and performed by Empress. 

Closing track: Verse 1 by Empress.