Deep Dream State

Arc 1: The Chthonic – Episode 1: Maiden Voyage

The Chthonic sets sail. And the sea does not forget. Welcome to the Deep Dream State — a conspiracy audio drama about power, pleasure, and the beyond. Plot Summary The luxury cruise ship Chthonic embarks on a voyage overseen by the Dagon Dream Group. As passengers settle into their cabins and experience disturbing dreams, the ship’s leadership begins orchestrating something far more sinister. Behind the scenes, the captain and his associates identify vulnerable travelers and execute a methodical plan to target and manipulate them. What appears to be a luxury getaway conceals a coordinated conspiracy with mysterious depths. CAST Ship’s Crew Olivia, Cruise Director – Bliss Blank William, Ship Captain – Neural Nets Nika, Ship Maid – Echo Selene, Chief Purser – Syndi Rella Mairead, Spa Manager – Bun Li Fion, Chief Engineer – Jade Wolf Guests Alistair, CEO of Neuroplex – Jericho Caine Holly, His Girlfriend – Dizzy Dollie Emma, The Bride-to-Be – Pipp Brittany, Bridesmaid – Kitten Azazel Kara, Bridesmaid – Tender Confusion Sarah, Bridesmaid – Ring of Kees Tiffany, Bridesmaid – Britt Reprogrammed Plot Synopsis (with spoilers) The cruise begins with Cruise Director Olivia Naylor greeting passengers and outlining the itinerary under the Dagon Dream Group banner. She promotes nightly bells, a wellness center managed by Mairead, and the Dagon app controlled by crew member Nikita. Captain Will Dyer, Chief Engineer Fion Morgan, and Chief Purser Selene round out the leadership presented to guests. The atmosphere appears welcoming and professionally managed. In their cabin, bachelorette party guests Emma, Tiffany, Brittany, Kara, and Sarah share unsettling nocturnal experiences. Strange sounds emanate through the ship’s walls, and their collective nightmares involve tentacles and the sensation of being observed. When Captain Dyer and Olivia briefly check on them, the passengers mention nothing specific, and the leadership departs without investigation. The moments of connection and concern prove superficial. Behind closed doors, the captain confronts Olivia with explicit demands for absolute obedience tied to “the tank” and entities called the Old Ones, specifically invoking Abyssrath. Olivia submits without resistance. Later, Alistair Howell, owner of Neuroplex and the ship’s true architect, uses Olivia for control exercises and instructs her to identify new targets. Meanwhile, crew members Nikita, Mairead, and Fion witness the ship’s darker reality. Nikita emerges from Room 203 visibly harmed. Selene reveals that she has worked such vessels before and that formal complaints are deliberately ignored. She performs a cryptic shanty referencing judgment from the waters. The conspiracy unfolds through calculated moves. A casino night attracts Mairead, who is financially desperate and mathematically convinced she can gain advantage through high-stakes poker. She loses to Alistair and accumulates debt. Captain Dyer reviews surveillance footage and identifies Mairead as the perfect mark: vulnerable, broke, and isolated. Olivia agrees to leverage the ship’s systems, the nightly bell, and the Dagon app as tools for entrapment. The episode concludes with the machine set in motion to deliver Mairead into the hands of those orchestrating the voyage. All performances are scripted works of fiction in which consent is clearly stated.  This series contains adult themes. Listener discretion is advised. Production Credits Deep Dream State is written and produced by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns, with co-production by Bliss Blank. Sound design, editing, and scoring by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns. Support & Bonus Content Patreon For high-quality downloads, early access, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns, visit our Patreon: patreon.com/minderaser Your support helps sustain independent storytelling that explores the psychology of trance, transformation, and desire through dream technology and immersive sound design. Deep Dream Site For additional lore, please check out the Deep Dream Site, a archive of more show information.  Start with this episode’s entry. Read the Scripts The scripts for Deep Dream State are now being published season by season to improve accessibility and in response to fan interest. Season 1: The Chthonic is now available. Apple Books — The Chthonic: Collected Scripts Smashwords — available in multiple ebook formats Internet Archive — free access and archival record Explore More from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns Official Carrd Hub — links, news, and creator info. Medium Archive — essays, lore, and behind-the-scenes writing. Source

Arc 1: The Chthonic – Episode 2: Cringetide

The tide is rising. And shame makes a sound. Welcome back to The Chthonic — an titillating conspiracy audio drama about power, pleasure, and the beyond. Written by: NNPP CAST Ship’s Crew Olivia, Cruise Director – Bliss Blank William, Ship Captain – Neural Nets Nika, Ship Maid – Echo Selene, Chief Purser – Syndi_Rella Mairead, Spa Manager – Bun-li Fion, Chief Engineer – Jade Guests Alistair, CEO of Neuroplex – Jericho Caine Holly, His Girlfriend – Dizzy Dollie Emma, The Bride-to-Be – Pipp Brittany, Bridesmaid – Kitten Azazel Kara, Bridesmaid – Tender Confusion Sarah, Bridesmaid – Ring of Keys Tiffany, Bridesmaid – Britt Reprogrammed Production Credits Deep Dream State is written and produced by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns, with co-production by Bliss Blank. Sound design, editing, and scoring by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns. Content Advisory This series contains adult themes and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion is advised. Official IMDb Episode Link Deep Dream State – S1.E2 “The Tide is Rising” on IMDb Official IMDb episode page for Deep Dream State Season 1, Episode 2. The tide rises aboard The Chthonic as intimacy turns inward, discipline tightens, and the ritual deepens. Power hums beneath the surface — and shame makes a sound. Support & Bonus Content For high-quality downloads, early access, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns — creators of the acclaimed hypnosis audio drama Deep Dream State — visit our Patreon: patreon.com/minderaser Your support helps sustain independent storytelling that explores the psychology of trance, transformation, and desire through psychological horror, dream technology, and immersive sound design. All performances are scripted works of fiction in which consent is clearly stated. Explore More from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns Deep Dream State on IMDb — full series listing and credits. Official Carrd Hub — links, news, and creator info. Reddit Community — discussions, updates, and episode drops. Medium Archive —  behind-the-scenes writing. Source

Arc 1: The Chthonic – Episode 3: Veil

The bride walks the aisle. The veil parts. And the sea is hungry. Welcome back to The Chthonic — an erotic conspiracy audio drama about power, pleasure, and the beyond. Written by: NNPP CAST Ship’s Crew Olivia, Cruise Director – Bliss Blank William, Ship Captain – Neural Nets Nika, Ship Maid – Echo Selene, Chief Purser – Syndi_Rella Mairead, Spa Manager – Bun-li Fion, Chief Engineer – Jade Guests Alistair, CEO of Neuroplex – Jericho Caine Holly, His Girlfriend – Dizzy Dollie Emma, The Bride – Pipp Brittany, Bridesmaid – Kitten Azazel Kara, Bridesmaid – Tender Confusion Sarah, Bridesmaid – Ring of Keys Amanda, House Mother – Mothermall Tiffany, Bridesmaid – Britt Reprogrammed Production Credits Deep Dream State is written and produced by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns, with co-production by Bliss Blank. Sound design, editing, and scoring by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns. Content Advisory This series contains adult themes, erotic hypnosis, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion is advised. Official IMDb Episode Link Deep Dream State – S1.E3 “The Veil Parts” on IMDb Official IMDb episode page for Deep Dream State Season 1, Episode 3. The bride walks the aisle. The veil parts. And the sea is hungry. Beneath the vows and rituals, desire takes root in obedience — and The Chthonic listens. Support & Bonus Content For high-quality downloads, early access, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns — creators of the acclaimed hypnosis audio drama Deep Dream State — visit our Patreon: patreon.com/minderaser Your support helps sustain independent storytelling that explores the psychology of trance, transformation, and desire through erotic hypnosis fiction, dream technology, and immersive sound design. All performances are scripted works of fiction in which consent is clearly stated. Explore More from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns Deep Dream State on IMDb — full series listing and credits. Official Carrd Hub — links, news, and creator info. Reddit Community — discussions, updates, and episode drops. Medium Archive — essays, lore, and behind-the-scenes writing. Source

Arc 1: The Chthonic – Episode 4: Asunder

Beneath veils and vows, reality thins. As the ceremony unravels, the mirror doesn’t lie — it forgets. Episode 4 of Deep Dream State: The Chthonic. A surreal audio drama exploring identity, desire, and conspiratorial transformation. Written by: NNPP Cast Ship’s Crew Olivia, Cruise Director – Bliss Blank William, Ship Captain – Neural Nets Nika, Ship Maid – Echo Selene, Chief Purser – Syndi_Rella Mairead, Spa Manager – Bun-li Fion, Chief Engineer – Jade Guests Alistair, CEO of Neuroplex – Jericho Caine Holly, His Girlfriend – Dizzy Dollie Emma, The Bride – Pipp Brittany, Bridesmaid – Kitten Azazel Kara, Bridesmaid – Tender Confusion Sarah, Bridesmaid – Ring of Keys Amanda, House Mother – Korrupted Innocence Tiffany, Bridesmaid – Britt Reprogrammed Credits Deep Dream State is written and produced by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns, with co-production by Bliss. Sound design, editing, and scoring by Neural Nets and Pretty Patterns. Support the Show For high-quality downloads, early access, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content, support us at: patreon.com/minderaser Your support helps keep the dream alive — and dragging you deeper. Content Advisory This episode contains hypnotic themes, submissive dynamics, and psychological manipulation. Listener discretion advised. Official IMDb Episode Link Deep Dream State – S1.E4 on IMDb Official IMDb episode page for Deep Dream State Season 1, Episode 4. Explore More from Neural Nets & Pretty Patterns Deep Dream State on IMDb – full series listing and credits. Official Carrd Hub – links, news, and creator info. Reddit Community – discussions, updates, and episode drops. Medium Archive – essays, lore, and behind-the-scenes writing. Source

Arc 1: The Chthonic – Episode 5: Shower

Shower begins with Amanda and Brittany drifting through foggy thoughts and memories. They are unsure what is dream and what is real. So are you. All you know is that the tentacles are very very VERY real. What follows is a series of rituals and revelations that tie their personal disorientation to a wider pattern. Old myths of brides of the sea, forgotten gods, and ritual cleansing re-emerge, placing even ordinary acts like bathing into the context of transformation. Meanwhile, Sarah and Kara uncover fragments of hidden lore, pointing toward ceremonies of binding and a looming figure known as the Old Groom. By the end of the episode, it is clear that Shower is not just about cleansing but erasure. We are washing away memory and identity to make room for something else. Find this episode on IMDb: Episode link on IMDb Characters and Cast Amanda: Drifting between humor and unease, she voices doubts about memory, responsibility, and what is real. Performed by Korrupted Innocence. Brittany: Playful yet unsettled, her banter with Amanda highlights the fragile comfort of forgetting. Performed by Kitten Azazel. Sarah: Steps into the mystery with fragments of myth, tying ritual to larger Chthonic lore. Performed by Ring of Keys. Kara: A companion in discovery, piecing together what the rituals mean for the crew. Performed by Tender Confusion. The Old Groom: A figure of myth and menace, glimpsed through story more than presence. Source