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Burned by a Paper Sun

Burned by a Paper Sun

By: Maeltopia
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A horror anthology podcast exploring the shadows where reason falters and light dares not linger.


Shadows come in a thousand shapes—some drawn long beneath a dying sky, others drifting and lost beneath a wandering cloud. Yet one certainty has always remained: every shadow must have a caster. But what if that isn’t true? What if darkness could stand on its own?


Here, the familiar laws of nature crumble. The Tower of Teeth rises from the soil, the Corpse Flower Plague spreads its rot, and the Great Darkness of 1999 still stains the edges of memory. In these tales, science fails, faith fractures, and the night no longer needs the day to exist.


Some stories stand alone; others intertwine—threads of a greater tapestry woven from nightmare and myth. Each reveals a fragment of the truth hiding in the dark… waiting to be seen.


Welcome to a world where shadows live—and they are watching.



Cover Art by Mark Anzalone and Danielle Adams

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Episodes
  • Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 12

    Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 12
    Dec 22 2025

    The men of a small arctic town seek fortune in the unexplored mountains. Upon finding riches beyond words, they attract the attention of something similarly indescribable.


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    Written by Mark Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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    Voiced by Steven Zivic

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    Intro music by Steven Anzalone, Lou Sutcliffe, and female vocals by Harper Tacent

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    33 mins
  • Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 11

    Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 11
    Dec 15 2025

    After Ms. Fitzgerald's journal was thoroughly analyzed, police continued their search for the missing woman, combing the city for her whereabouts. She was never found. However, around the same time as her disappearance, various people attending support groups around the city began to disappear. Authorities believe the cases may be related, Ms. Fitzgerald being just one of the many missing victims.


    Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia


    Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!


    Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!

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    Written by Steven Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

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    Voiced by Harper Tacent

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    Intro music by Steven Anzalone, Lou Suttcliffe, and Harper Tacent

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    31 mins
  • Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 10

    Burned by a Paper Sun |S1| Ep. 10
    Dec 8 2025

    On July 16th, 2018, the apartment of Julie Fitzgerald was investigated based on the suspicion that she had gone missing (as reported by her family). While there was nothing missing from Ms. Fitzgerald's home, a journal was found in one of the drawers of her writing desk...


    Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia


    Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out our website!


    Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia


    Be sure to like, comment, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform! We appreciate your support!

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    Written by Steven Anzalone

    Edited by Walker Kornfeld

    Sound mastering by Steven J. Anzalone

    --

    Voiced by Harper Tacent

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    Intro music by Steven Anzalone, Lou Suttcliffe, and Harper Tacent

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
    Show More Show Less
    34 mins
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