Beyond the Dark Productions - ‘The Road of Shadows’ - Season 1 | Original audio drama
Gavaroc for Doctor James Shilling
This is a Minor (USD $25) part with a larger role in Season 2
Dr. Shilling is a medical practitioner from the small town of Clifford Springs, which is located a couple of hundred miles from Colton. He has been a long time resident of Clifford Springs and has been involved in many community activities whilst there. Shilling presents himself as warm and amiable to the residents of the town, but to outsiders he is somewhat more guarded. He does not venture from the town much and rarely takes a break from work.
He sometimes assists local police by providing his medical knowledge in the case of violent crimes.
Shilling has a dark side that few ever see. He can be violent and aggressive when someone gets in his way. He goes to great lengths to keep these traits well hidden, and no one in the community suspects he is anything but a mild-mannered doctor and friend.
Dr. Shilling is introduced in Season 1. He has a much more prominent role in Season 2.
(Weakened, in pain, gritty. Struggling, but pulling himself proudly to his feet to face his executioner) “I won’t die grovelling at your feet. No. I’ll stand and face you with my head held high. And when the end times come, and Mother draws us all to her side, you will meet your fate as well.”
(Ominous, malevolent as he prepares to take an innocent life for a greater cause) “It is only I who will know the truth. Only I who will understand your true sacrifice. The others in town - my flock - they will never know. Ever since I came here, the only truth the people of Clifford Springs have understood is the whisper that passes between my lips - the voice that comes in the darkness. They listen to me. And in the end, my word becomes their truth.”
(Triumphant, powerful, condescending as he is about to redeem himself) “You thought you came to Clifford Springs to destroy me, but... oh, the irony... in reality, you’ve proven to be my salvation. You’ve given me the opportunity to restore my reputation with the Kin. When this is done, Mother’s light will shine upon me once more.”
