Episodes

  • Black Velvet Fairies Trailer
    Mar 12 2024

    Black Velvet Fairies is the audio diary of Lucy Verdell, a woman whose grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies. But not twinkly, little sprites - these are grim warriors, kings and queens. As she investigates her family's history with the artwork, disturbing dreams and unexplained encounters pull Lucy toward a dark and dangerous fairy world that some believe is real.

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    2 mins
  • Fairies in the Attic
    Mar 19 2024

    After a strange voicemail about the death of her grandmother, Lucy Verdell travels to an isolated island she hasn’t visited since she was a child. Odd occurrences and powerful memories lead her to four black velvet paintings hidden in the attic — paintings of grim beings best described as ‘fairies’. The discovery unlocks a flood of emotions that surprises Lucy and prompts her to find out more about the unusual artwork.

    To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    21 mins
  • Voice From Another Realm
    Mar 26 2024

    After childhood nightmares return, Lucy finds experts to help her puzzle through the mysteries behind her grandmother’s black velvet fairies. John Kruse (https://britishfairies.wordpress.com/about/), author of over a dozen books about fairies, unpacks the legends of the fae. Artist Juanita (https://velvetjuanita.blogspot.com/) breaks down the history of painting on black velvet. After James discovers a mysterious audio anomaly, paranormal expert Greg Newkirk (https://gregorynewkirk.com/projects/greg-newkirk-haunted-objects-podcast/) helps Lucy decipher its meaning.

    To delve deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    25 mins
  • Witchy Woman
    Apr 2 2024

    The discovery of the ghostly voice from the attic compels Lucy to finally ask her mom about the paintings. It does NOT go well. The black velvets illicit strong emotions, painful memories and strange accusations. After her mom alleges her grandmother was a fairy-worshiping witch, Lucy turns to magic expert and practitioner, Heather Freeman (https://www.magicintheunitedstates.com/) to find out more about the connection between fairies and witchcraft.

    To dig deeper into the Black Velvet Fairies story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    19 mins
  • Hillbilly Hada
    Apr 9 2024

    Even after stepping away from the paintings and the podcast, waking visions and recurring dreams continue to haunt Lucy. An unexpected package reveals a musical present — an Appalachian folk song about Hada. With help from James’ band-mate, Lucy digs into the lyrics and sees a connection to her grandmother.

    Lucy also starts her own website. To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com

    To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    17 mins
  • Secret Dreams
    Apr 16 2024

    Lucy deals with anger and guilt about the stolen paintings. James reveals a creepy message from the website. A world famous skeptic confides in Lucy, opening up a rabbit hole of new information about Hada.

    To see the paintings, visit BlackVelvetFairies.com

    To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, go to EmeraldAnvil.com

    Visit Brian Dunning’s ‘Skeptoid’ podcast at https://skeptoid.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    15 mins
  • Shroom Ring
    Apr 23 2024

    After following a lead from ‘Skeptoid’, Lucy and James travel to a mushroom farm in the middle of nowhere. Braving the farmer’s wrath, they search the property and find another black velvet painting of fairies. Clues in the artwork lead to a harrowing hike in the woods.

    To see the painting from the barn, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com

    To delve deeper into the BVF story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    18 mins
  • Mommy Issues
    Apr 30 2024

    After a terrifying experience in the woods, Lucy and James are sure they’re being followed. Fear and desperation drive Lucy to confront her mom about the paintings and she learns about her father’s deep and disturbing connection to Hada.

    To see the unfinished painting, go to BlackVelvetFairies.com

    To explore BVF’s story-world, visit EmeraldAnvil.com

    Cast and crew credits can be found at https://www.imdb.com/title/tt31867160/

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    15 mins