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by Nikki Durbin · English · Stories
The Occurrence in River Oaks is an all new, entirely voice acted sci-fi horror audio drama from writer/director Nikki Durbin and Rogue Luna Entertainment. Take an original, terrifying journey through one very long day in the titular small town, as heard through the viewpoint of the local law enforce
13 Mar 2026 · 4 min
A woman’s life begins to unravel over the course of a single phone call when her elderly mother escapes the house while she’s away on business, causing sinister secrets and longtime lies to crumble away as she tries desperately to get back home. Written and produced by award winning filmmaker Nikki Durbin. Come support our Kickstarter today! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/desertdreammedia/she-got-out-a-short-thriller-film
E8 · 29 Jun 2024 · 18 min
Utilizing the only resource they have to fight back against the final threat that's bigger than anything they've ever faced, the remainders of the group takes matters into their own hands and give their all in a final stand to protect not only River Oaks, but the entire world.
E7 · 14 Apr 2024 · 15 min
Almost at their breaking point and still reeling from a startling revelation, the last remaining members of the group band together and start to take control of the situation. Putting their knowledge together and finding a new way to fight back, it's time to prepare for the last stand.
E6 · 29 Mar 2024 · 15 min
Devising a plan between the remaining members of the group to get in touch with someone beyond the boundaries of town, what seems to be going well quickly turns into another glimpse of despair, and soon the entire town is involved in the uproar.
E5 · 13 Mar 2024 · 18 min
Struggling with a terrible loss, the group's dynamic shifts as fights start to break out and sheer anxiety overtakes everyone's personalities. People start cracking under pressure, and it's all compounded when Alan and Olivia overhear a troubling radio transmission.
E4 · 28 Feb 2024 · 20 min
With a clearer perspective on the creature they're currently facing, the group takes a moment to rejoice at a small win, but it's shortlived, as Maria delivers some shocking news and discovers yet another disturbing ability in the creatures’ arsenal, one that will shake all of the officers to the very core.
E3 · 14 Feb 2024 · 18 min
Cut off from the outside world and with no means of calling for help, the group works on the fly to stabilize Ms. McKay and come up with some sort of plan to warn the town of the threat descending upon them, unprepared for just how bad things are going to get.
E2 · 31 Jan 2024 · 19 min
With Ms. McKay missing and her house overturned, Paul takes it upon himself to track her down. But panic slowly begins to settle in amongst the group as they discover that Ms. McKay may not have been so crazy after all.
S1 · E1 · 17 Jan 2024 · 21 min
It's just another boring day in River Oaks when Olivia arrives at the Sheriff's office and dials into her police dispatch radio. But what starts as a normal run of the mill routine day begins to devolve as the local crazy lady, Ms. McKay, calls in to report a strange creature sighting. As she dispatches officers to investigate, they discover more than they could ever anticipate waiting for them.
30 Dec 2023 · 2 min
The official teaser trailer for the all new sci-fi horror audio drama, The Occurrence in River Oaks!
The Occurrence in River Oaks is an all new, entirely voice acted sci-fi horror audio drama from writer/director Nikki Durbin and Rogue Luna Entertainment. Take an original, terrifying journey through one very long day in the titular small town, as heard through the viewpoint of the local law enforce
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