The Guardian

The Guardian S1 Episode 4 - Further in the Future

19 Years Later... As Ethan settles back into life in Lybrook, long-buried truths begin to surface—about his past, the Guardians, and the cost of the war he survived. When Malik finally finds him, the reunion reopens wounds that never truly healed, forcing Ethan to confront the loss of his family and the future he’s been avoiding. Meanwhile, Seraphine leads a daring rescue that frees Draxan, held captive for nearly two decades, forging a fragile new alliance. As Zirak tightens his grip through fear and sacrifice, desperate families begin to flee—and in Corsair, quiet whispers of Eden surface, hinting at a hope powerful enough to change the fate of Paraxis itself.   Disclaimer All episode scripts are written by Darrell Cunningham, with occasional assistance from ChatGPT used strictly as a creative tool. All character voices are performed by real actors. The narration is voiced by Darrell Cunningham and modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic preference. We may use audio-to-audio tools to alter some character voices, but the original performance is always delivered by a real actor.   Credits & Creative Tools Writing Support: Some creative assistance provided by ChatGPT, used solely as a brainstorming and writing tool. All final scripts are written and refined by Darrell Cunningham. Artwork: As of June 20, 2025, all artwork is AI-generated using ChatGPT image tools. It is being used as a placeholder with the intention of bringing on real artists as the project grows. If you're interested in contributing artwork to The Guardian, please contact us at: theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com [theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com] Voice Technology: Narration voice modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic choice. Some character voices may be enhanced with audio-to-audio tools, but all performances are originally voiced by real actors. Music & Sound Design: Licensed music and sound effects provided by Artlist.io, used under an active subscription for commercial audio production. License [https://guardian.cunninghamdigital.com/artlist/License_Cp1wml%20-%202025-2026.pdf] #sci-fi #audiodrama #postapocalyptic #theguardianpodcast #alienwar #fullcast #scifipodcast #storydriven #audiofiction

The Guardian S1 Episode 3 - Family and Friends

The war has ended, but its ghosts refuse to rest. Ethan returns home to Lybrook with the body of his fallen brother, Daniel, and the unbearable weight of guilt. His family’s grief is soon shattered when the Crimson Corsairs strike, igniting new flames of violence in a world already scarred by loss. As Seraphine’s leadership fractures and Viggo’s ambition turns deadly, the fragile peace crumbles once again. Abby struggles to protect what remains of hope, while Ethan is forced to confront who he has become. Far from Lybrook, in the cold light of a secret laboratory, Maya and Malik hover between life and death as their Guardian implants are removed—unaware that the fate of Paraxis still beats within them.   Disclaimer All episode scripts are written by Darrell Cunningham, with occasional assistance from ChatGPT used strictly as a creative tool. All character voices are performed by real actors. The narration is voiced by Darrell Cunningham and modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic preference. We may use audio-to-audio tools to alter some character voices, but the original performance is always delivered by a real actor.   Credits & Creative Tools Writing Support: Some creative assistance provided by ChatGPT, used solely as a brainstorming and writing tool. All final scripts are written and refined by Darrell Cunningham. Artwork: As of June 20, 2025, all artwork is AI-generated using ChatGPT image tools. It is being used as a placeholder with the intention of bringing on real artists as the project grows. If you're interested in contributing artwork to The Guardian, please contact us at: theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com [theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com] Voice Technology: Narration voice modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic choice. Some character voices may be enhanced with audio-to-audio tools, but all performances are originally voiced by real actors. Music & Sound Design: Licensed music and sound effects provided by Artlist.io, used under an active subscription for commercial audio production. License [https://guardian.cunninghamdigital.com/artlist/License_Cp1wml%20-%202025-2026.pdf] #sci-fi #audiodrama #postapocalyptic #theguardianpodcast #alienwar #fullcast #scifipodcast #storydriven #audiofiction

The Guardian S1 Episode 2 - Getting Home

The war may be over, but peace is far from won. As the dust of battle settles, Draxan and Vylara struggle to save what remains of their people while Zirak vows vengeance in the ashes of the fallen mothership. Across Paraxis, Ethan awakens from the wreckage of victory, haunted by guilt and loss as he faces the cost of survival, the death of Daniel and the destruction of the Xylothians.  Maya and Malik try to comfort him but the costs ar too great. In Lybrook, Abby defies fear to save a wounded Xylothian, planting the first fragile seed of compassion between two broken worlds. Meanwhile, Seraphine, Raven, Malachi, Viggo and Lucia uncover ancient secrets that hint at a power greater than war itself. But as alliances shift and destinies awaken, one truth becomes clear—ending a war is easy. Rebuilding what’s left of humanity is the real battle.   Disclaimer All episode scripts are written by Darrell Cunningham, with occasional assistance from ChatGPT used strictly as a creative tool. All character voices are performed by real actors. The narration is voiced by Darrell Cunningham and modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic preference. We may use audio-to-audio tools to alter some character voices, but the original performance is always delivered by a real actor.   Credits & Creative Tools Writing Support: Some creative assistance provided by ChatGPT, used solely as a brainstorming and writing tool. All final scripts are written and refined by Darrell Cunningham. Artwork: As of June 20, 2025, all artwork is AI-generated using ChatGPT image tools. It is being used as a placeholder with the intention of bringing on real artists as the project grows. If you're interested in contributing artwork to The Guardian, please contact us at: theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com [theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com] Voice Technology: Narration voice modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic choice. Some character voices may be enhanced with audio-to-audio tools, but all performances are originally voiced by real actors. Music & Sound Design: Licensed music and sound effects provided by Artlist.io, used under an active subscription for commercial audio production. License [https://guardian.cunninghamdigital.com/artlist/License_Cp1wml%20-%202025-2026.pdf] #sci-fi #audiodrama #postapocalyptic #theguardianpodcast #alienwar #fullcast #scifipodcast #storydriven #audiofiction

Welcome from the creator of the Guardian

A quick introduction from the writer, dirctor and producer of the Guardian.  Darrell Cunningham.   For merchandise, information and access to the patreon account pelase go to https://guardian.cunninghamdigital.com [https://https//guardian.cunninghamdigital.com].

The Guardian S1 Episode 1 - Pilot -The War's End

After a century of brutal war with the alien Xylothians, the planet Paraxis teeters on the edge of extinction. The air is poisoned. Cities crumble into dust. What remains of civilization clings to hope in the shadows of devastation. But from the ashes, a spark ignites. A reclusive scientist unveils a suit forged from alien technology—an artifact not just of war, but of something ancient and forgotten. In the hands of Ethan Mitchell, this suit becomes more than armor. It becomes the beginning of something greater. As Ethan steps into the unknown, he discovers that peace is fragile, and the true battle is only just beginning. Beneath the ruins, forces stir—whispers of magic, memory, and a forgotten power waiting to rise. This is The Guardian—a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about legacy, resistance, and the cost of becoming something more.   Disclaimer All episode scripts are written by Darrell Cunningham, with occasional assistance from ChatGPT used strictly as a creative tool. All character voices are performed by real actors. The narration is voiced by Darrell Cunningham and modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic preference. We may use audio-to-audio tools to alter some character voices, but the original performance is always delivered by a real actor.   Credits & Creative Tools Writing Support: Some creative assistance provided by ChatGPT, used solely as a brainstorming and writing tool. All final scripts are written and refined by Darrell Cunningham. Artwork: As of June 20, 2025, all artwork is AI-generated using ChatGPT image tools. It is being used as a placeholder with the intention of bringing on real artists as the project grows. If you're interested in contributing artwork to The Guardian, please contact us at: theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com [theguardian@cunninghamdigital.com] Voice Technology: Narration voice modified using ElevenLabs as an artistic choice. Some character voices may be enhanced with audio-to-audio tools, but all performances are originally voiced by real actors. Music & Sound Design: Licensed music and sound effects provided by Artlist.io, used under an active subscription for commercial audio production. License [https://guardian.cunninghamdigital.com/artlist/License_Cp1wml%20-%202025-2026.pdf] #sci-fi #audiodrama #postapocalyptic #theguardianpodcast #alienwar #fullcast #scifipodcast #storydriven #audiofiction