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In the gaslit shadows of 1871 Chicago, the Broken Hourglass Society trades in stolen lives. When Elise dies, she's caught up in their deadly game, body-swapping repeatedly as she searches for her true form while a relentless cult closes in.
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Signup to Generate a PitchIn the gaslit shadows of 1871 Chicago, the Broken Hourglass Society trades in stolen lives. When Elise dies, she's caught up in their deadly game, body-swapping repeatedly as she searches for her true form while a relentless cult closes in.
Borrowed Lives is hosted by Obscura Dramatica. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "S1E10: An Awakened Reborn" (6 January 2026, 43 minutes), "S1E9: Conflagration" (4 November 2025, 28 minutes), and "S1E8: Through a Glass Darkly" (7 October 2025, 30 minutes).
Borrowed Lives publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for Borrowed Lives is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Borrowed Lives requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Borrowed Lives's contact route on record: verified email.
Obscura Dramatica hosts Borrowed Lives, a fiction podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Episode #10
<p>As we launch into the harrowing season finale of “Borrowed Lives,” the Great Chicago Fire rages, burning everything in its path. Elise flees for her life in the body of a young Irishman with his wife, Molly. Will...
Episode #9
<p>At last, Elise confronts Honoré in her stolen body and begins to learn the secrets of the Awakened and the Broken Hourglass Society. The situation deteriorates unexpectedly after Liberty and Alexandra arrive at the...
Episode #8
<p>In the Borrowing Ritual, Elise comes face-to-face with the figure who holds the key to her identity, discovering the terrifying, inescapable truth: she has encountered a reflection more dangerous than any monster...
Episode #7
<p>With her friend Liberty's life hanging in the balance, Elise must navigate the twisted allegiances of the Broken Hourglass Society, where every face hides a secret and trust is a dangerous commodity. As she prepares...
Episode #6
<p>Elise and Alexandra confront Prodigal and Kingston, leading to revelations about Prodigal's true nature and a violent encounter. As Charles Michael prepares for a new borrowing ritual at the New Eden Hotel, Elise...
Episode #5
<p>In the cold, dark morgue, Elise’s conscience drives her to help Alexandra escape certain death despite putting herself at risk. Meanwhile, Jesse reveals his shocking secret to Mordaunt before they discover Elise’s...
Episode #4
<p>Within the gilded walls of the Palmer House Hotel, a fragile respite offers temporary comfort. Under the watchful eye of her enigmatic protector, Elise finds a moment to breathe. But the air is thick with unspoken...
Episode #1
<p>One moment, Elise DeJong lives; the next, she’s trapped in another person's life, a stranger in a strange body. Pursued by a shadowy figure demanding answers she doesn't possess, Elise must unravel the mystery of her...
Episode #2
<p>Elise lies trapped in a new body confined within the grim walls of Cook County Asylum. Doctors dismiss her desperate pleas, convinced her tales of stolen lives are mere ravings. But Elise knows the horrifying truth...
Episode #3
<p>Once again cornered and hunted, Elise's desperate flight from the Shears abruptly ends, forcing another disorienting leap into a new borrowed life. A chilling unease settles with this unfamiliar identity, yet amidst...
Borrowed Lives
<p>Borrowed Lives: Coming May 6, 2025. Written by playwright and host, David Bareford, Borrowed Lives will thrust you back in time to the shadowy streets of 1871 Chicago. When Elise DeJong dies, her ordeal is only just...
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