"ACHE" - WARHAMMER 40K HORROR AUDIO

"ACHE" An unofficial Warhammer horror story written by Stephen Duxbury
/ stephenduxbury40kfiction
Narrated and produced by A Vox in the Void.
Featuring the voice talents of
Heike priwitzer as Canoness lucia
www.heikepriwi...
Elizabeth Wallis as Sister Isabella
MUSIC:
FALLING INTO MADNESS/EDGE OF SANITY/CUBE/HADDONFIELD HORROR
by Karl Casey ‪@WhiteBatAudio‬
EPIDEMIC SOUND:
A SONG OF LAMENT - DAVID CELESTE
BAD DREAMS - MARY RIDDLE
DIGITAL FUTURE/ LONGING FOR HOME - CHRISTOFFER MOE DITLEVSEN
AUDIOINSTORE:
DARK THEME

[@PaulJokiel]

"It is Lorgar that dwells within your church, fool." Oof. Hard to come back from that, lol.

[@DeathsAgent]

If you’ve heard of the Anchorite, a contemptor pattern dreadnaught, formerly of word bearer legion, he was the one who helped make the 40k church holy scriptures

[@lordnichard]

I absolutely do NOT dream of viewing the wonders of the warp within the comfort of my own home. That is extremely heretical, brother. There are DAEMONS out there.

[@sambob8019]

And you know about that from where grabs bolt pistol

[@MrRubane]

but the never born want to give you huggies

[@TheDemetrius2685]

My first thought exactly lmao

[@JamieQuintanilla]

😂

[@Chasta1n42]

Don't you mean friends?

[@aria5614]

I cracked up at this so many times. "It is Lorgar that dwells within your church you fool." Superbly delivered. Well done.

[@TiernanWilkinson]

"She still lives, Cannoness. It is determined by Inquisitorial writ." Damn. That's cold. That's some "You do not have permission to die" shit right there. I love it.

[@andyghkfilm2287]

Imagine being so galactically important you can write down things that you can be certain will happen simply because you wrote them down

[@Malkav]

At first glance, that looks like a daemonette. Oh my god emperor, guard my soul from temptation and corruption as I partake of this audible feast!!

[@DavyJones-o1k]

Give in to the gifts of great grandfather a vox in the void

[@KeeperOfSecrets-42069]

Hey you wanna try a new thing?

[@akimbanguehe3454]

At first yes but it looked more like nurgle spawn at the end. Decay has many forms. Including moral decay. And all of the religious overzealous guilt tripping of the Imperium makes it easier for demons.

[@richardvaldes3959]

The writer knows their lore

[@AVoxintheVoid]

He most definitely does

[@inquisitorgarza312]

Facing the servants to the Dark Prince will forever scar anyone no matter how faithful we are, as they will strike at you when they find a weakness in your being. This is a reminder that Chaos strike at you at your very soul and that struggle will be a constant.

[@The_Foolish_Fool]

I don't know, the very existence and evidence of daemons would make me a believer in the emperor, just the thought of going to hell/warp and not being able to do anything about it would be horrifying in itself.

[@drek9k2]

@@The_Foolish_Fool Except that the irony is the entire reason Lorgar and the entire Word Bearer legion switched to Chaos was because they were the MOST devout in believing the heresy that the emperor was a living god--yes, heresy. In point of fact they took too long on the great crusade because they were busy converting worlds in their wake to believing in this despite the emperor having specifically outlawed religion like some kind of space Stalin. In the lore it is canon that the emperor when he was first uniting Terra sat down with the last priest on earth, having exterminated all the last living priests and religious people in the world, and confronted that last living priest. Then the emperor had that last priest burned alive. The emperor HATED religion, and he punished the shit out of Lorgar and destroyed their most precious devout world in retaliation for spreading the heresy of faith. The irony about all of this is the fact that one of the great lies the emperor told Lorgar was that there is no faith and no religion--indeed there IS a real faith, and that true faith is terrible. This is 40k. The emperor literally won't save you. It's just a retarded superstition imposed by a bunch of shitty apparatchiks on Terra after the Emperor gets merk'd and therefore couldn't do anything about what was done in his name. The entire Word Bearer legion is the result of having falsely believed the emperor was a god, being punished for believing in the emperor in a religious sense, and then finding out there is indeed a spiritual reality and that there are actual real gods and the emperor is a false god. This is literally all canon.

[@dauphinkivol5555]

The Daemon didn't say a single lie. The Ecclesiarchy is truly a fcked up place

[@markusnavergard2387]

and i love that. no lies parted the deamons lip

[@revarinhighwind6720]

But demons most effective weapon is that faith is the only thing that protects humanity. They will weaponize truth to shake Faith.

[@Gr33nOfGrundleburg]

Ah that was so worth the wait. The simple horror of a voice coming from a body to which it does not belong was conveyed frightfully well here. Also do I hear the voice of Sister Rhea Tabitha once again, now voicing the canoness? My compliments to that voice actress as well.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

She did a fantastic job!

[@disturbedspider]

So fun fact, Sisters of Battle do not take any vows of chastity......

[@ClubQRoundDeux]

I don't think people understand just how much everyone in 40k actually fucks. They are populating over a million worlds the old fashioned way.

[@justaraptorridingamericanw3382]

Hear that boys?! Power up the engines on those ThunderHawks! We ride the wind! To the swift go the spoils!!

[@robynthompson9503]

True dat. But she may have taken an Oath of Chastity by choice. 🤷🏼‍♀️ Sisters be a big fan of oaths.

[@PodreyJenkin138]

Actually many do, they used to when they were the brides of the emperor and tradition has a way of surviving in the imperium Also every order of sisters is different, like chapters they often have a culture that flavors them and Chasity is EXTREMELY fitting since they are space nuns and a religious coven dedicated to endless holy wars Also this group seems even more misandrist than normal (and that's saying something) so they might especially despise fraternity with males

[@TheDeepSeaCreature]

Apparently I'm into that sooooo​@@PodreyJenkin138

[@Casperski1312]

"Ever dreamt of experiencing the Warp in the comfort of your own home?" Uh sure, but those are nightmares, not dreams.

[@AcidPhos69]

Very clearly inspired by the Exorcist but with that awesome 40k flair. Loved it, great job as always.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

That was exactly my brief to the author! Wanted to pay homage to two of my favourite things

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

I knew this story wouldn't have a happy ending but the realization that the acolyte would not save sister Isabella was still well written. Especially when the daemon congratulates Mattias for killing his first Saint.

[@leovalenzuela8368]

I didn’t get that part. How did he kill her?

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

@@leovalenzuela8368 I believe the implication, is that the exorcist's lack of faith in the sister's sainthood played a role in her failure to become a Saint. It's likely just said to mess with his head, but that's only natural for a daemon anyway. I think she was consumed long before the exorcist arrived, but if the daemon could cause him to despair it would be at an advantage.

[@brianknapp6215]

The God Emperor *protects....* And The Vox In The Void *_entertains..._*

[@ZonicCeasor]

Oooh that synth drop at 13:12 was awesome, i instantly knew shit was gettin real. Insanely high quality as always, vox. The God Emperor has truly blessed thee with gifts of oration.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thought people might enjoy that! Thankyou for the kind words

[@stephenduxbury6303]

Blessed is the mind too small for doubt! (Thank you, Vox! Fantastic rendition as always!)

[@mehdiz805]

Blessed is the mind wide enough to understand the ways of evil, For he will teach how to protect us. Blessed be his sacrifice, For he will suffer for us all.

[@skydude7682]

An open mind is a fortress with its gate unbarred and unguarded.

[@kelceydane5874]

That's why Gav is very blessed.

[@54relly96]

This..

[@nix-cipher]

I agree!

[@KevinCullen]

Superbly told, emotionally deep, descriptively visual. Thank you for this story Vox, you bring these moments to life and fill them with such humanity.

[@gregholbert8930]

And inhumanity!

[@wlnter06]

We are truly blessed. Long live Vox!

[@smiley148784]

More Kharn please.

[@erwerewolf]

I shudder with anticipation and the ecstasy of release when it begins. The perfect prince approves.

[@D.S.lawbrd]

While looking at then picture, I was expecting Slaanesh stuff... Female suffering and torture... Well, in the end it was agonizing in a very special "good" way Amazing voice acting, great story, thank you all so much for this masterpiece

[@commanderkyel]

This was superbly done. These audio dramas are outstanding. Vox is truly a master of their craft.

[@whydid666]

A deamon that only speaks truth against a priest who only speaks in lies. This maybe inspired by the exorcist film. But this work is far more clever.

[@adams5613]

To the writer and both voice the actress and Vox, beautifully done all!🎉 The time and thought put into the prayer was astounding! Thank you!

[@samuelfurlano1897]

Well done my friend. Well done. I can add this tale to my list of favorites with The Conjuring, Sinister, and Insidious. I loved it, but I feel bad for Mathius. He was not strong enough.

[@Faulkner108]

Splendid work, Vox! As always. May the Emperor protect you in all of your endeavors!

[@RabidlyTaboo]

This story is straight up The Exorcist, Jesus being tempted in the desert, and John 3

[@mehdiz805]

​My heart is still beating at the rythm of fears that every soul has, For the power of evil can claim any soul in a second of a doubt.

[@Synaesthesie12]

I think this is one of your best works so far. Stephen Duxbury wrote a fantastic story that really seems to be "The Exorcist" in 40K. The voice acting is fantastic and on point, the atmosphere is kind of haunting the whole time. I especially liked the beginning. It just gives you such an unpleasant feeling in combination with the music. Amazing work from all of you.

[@JackJohnson-lp9jr]

I'm in the basement, in my sauna. The lights are off, it's dark, and hot. I have Vox on full blast in surround sound, complete immersion. What a ride 😂😂

[@AVoxintheVoid]

True immersion! Love to hear it!

[@kristopherscholefield1723]

The narration during the exorcism, is top notch. Well done, excellent production quality.

[@Herpaderple]

This is incredible! An exorcism for Halloween!? This is just perfect

[@rocketmythology]

This production is absolutely mind-blowing. The emotion, the terror, the drama! I have listened to many 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, and Age of Sigmar audio books. I'm confident in saying this is better than 80-90% of them. This channel is truly blessed by the Emperor, the holy Primarchs, and all the Saints!

[@nix-cipher]

I completely agree

[@Gods_Silliest_Drunk_Driver]

If you couldn't pick a warhammer audio book from this channel, what would you say is your favorite or top 3? If you don't mind, I'm going through these too quick and would like some more to listen to.

[@nix-cipher]

@@Gods_Silliest_Drunk_Driver TELABOY314

[@Gods_Silliest_Drunk_Driver]

@@nix-cipher nice but where's the black banjo core?

[@zamboody6425]

That daemon just be spitting facts.

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

Not entirely sure what the demon is saying is true. Do we have any reason to believe it?

[@probablythedm1669]

​@@TheBigMclargehuge​ I'd call it mostly truth. The only obvious lie is that having taken a lover would somehow make her unfit for sainthood. There is no such requirement for any saint of the Emperor, either before or after being declared a saint. That is simply the demon preying on the accolytes own supression of his urges and the thrill he feels by denial. It is an excellent thing to prey on at this time, the first of november, as some chose to partake in no nut november... as if the thrill of denial and pain is more virtous than to dare to love even in war. 😂 Well played daemon! Well played...

[@emanuelparedes9187]

those are the words of heresy.

[@zamboody6425]

@TheBigMclargehuge the Ecliasarchal scripture is based on the lectitio diviniatus written by Lorgar, its all a lie can't be reconciled with the imperial truth. I like how the daemon goes into some of the history of it like Van dire's reign of terror which utilised misguided faith. Obviously the daemon is still malevolent but what makes it all so twisted is that the beliefs held by the acolyte are based on falsehoods.

[@danillo.eu.rodrigues]

HERESY! HERESY I SAY! PURGE IN HOLY FIRE

[@johnnyblaze4053]

I thought the exorcist director's cut was good. You sir are a master lore teller. Excellent work 😮

[@aceriverpirate9795]

I have some concerns. Namely whether or not we have enough promethium for the heavy flamer to *_PURGE SOME HERETICS-_* But also what sorta twisted daemonic grox-sh*t I'm in for this time. EDIT: Stellar oratory; I'm actually writing about an exorcist of my own. This is quite inspirational, I must admit.

[@lukesites2457]

Bruh, you cant just 40kify John 3:16 and think we wont catch that💀

[@FutureBoyWonder]

I absolutely need a book written by Stephen And of course performed by yourself

[@joseestevezhernandez558]

Oh wow loved it. Daemon used Truth, its super effective!

[@Tacoguy1000]

I know, its so funny.

[@murlocksftw]

I don't think the daemon was telling the truth about her having laid with a man. The intro bit was the point when the daemon was trying to possess her by using an old memory of her with the cadian officer before she became a saint. And the sister repelled the daemon the same way she repelled the officer. With a grenade. Because even if she liked him the emperor was her true love all along. That's why she did not mutate for so long. Only when the faithless inquisitorial cleric fucked up and disturbed her wards. At least that's my interpretation.

[@joseestevezhernandez558]

@@murlocksftw i think the guardsmen part was just a probe from the demon, to know if the priest was faltering, apparently all the rest was completely true

[@murlocksftw]

@@joseestevezhernandez558 no i mean the first few minutes of the video are the perspective of the Saint meaning she was indeed pure. Ah you mean the sexual desires of the priest? Yea sure. Priests like to do sexual things with helpless bodies. Whats new? xD

[@mehdiz805]

70k subs ! well done, i'm glad to see the light of your Astronomican reaching ever deeper into the void. Happy Halloween :)

[@soulsmoke01]

That shit made me emotional...Damn. Well played!

[@B3YOND-D_Grav3]

When you get so enthralled by the story that you began hoping and even praying with the sign of the equila in order for the accolade to just get this W. only to find our faith be ripped away by the harsh reality that is 40k

[@grumpygoosegg3514]

Hot damn that story went hard. A++ voice work - sent extra chills up my spine since the litanies were so close to things I recognize as a religious person.

[@villie86]

Man, absolutely stellar performance both from the Vox and the actress too! Halfway in I realized what the story was. Poor father Me- I mean acolyte Matthias. "Ever dreamt of experiencing the warp within the comfort of your own home?" I hope I'll never have to expeience such nightmares, thank you :D

[@KokayMate]

You are heading sted fast to become the best on youtube with these 40k tales and the performance delivering them. You have my respect.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou so much! Means a lot!

[@nathenwheeler8638]

God emperor protects. Had a rough go of things for a little while, glad to come back to the vox populi and experience another wonderful addition to my collection of favorite narrations.😊

[@DoomGuy148.]

I love ecclesiarchy stories especially from simple low ranking member. Well done yet another great audiodrama!

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Many thanks! really appreciated

[@darrianweathington1923]

👀 yoooooo... When a daemon starts speaking the truth, that's the real horror

[@greenstoic4029]

Amazingly written and performed by all parties, thank you

[@40kwarriortuber92]

That was spookey and amazing at the same time! The level of detail with which the dialogue was written really reminded me alot of the exorcist movie.

[@droberts1330]

The exorcist never makes it... Great reading as always!

[@lordconnor34]

So glad you are getting the recognition you deserve and getting sponsorships. Your work is amazing as always and love your narration.

[@dmitryzavarzin2757]

This lady's voice resonates right in my soul

[@declanjones8888]

Send The Imperial Guard! Now that we know when the video uploads, this Cultists rabble will be annihilated!!

[@marianrus9399]

What those a heretic and a heavy flamer has in common? There both on fire

[@UGNAvalon]

Sorry, I’m going to be the Grammar-quisitor here… X{ “What do a heretic and a heavy flamer have in common? They’re both on fire.”

[@adak-nibal221]

40K could have the scariest horror movie franchise ever in the good hands, so much potenntial !! Very good job , A Vox in the void

[@MrFredstt]

40k and horror just go together so well and you beautifully execute it

[@arguss311]

Amazing work! You’ve really outdone yourself! I’m sad I couldn’t make the premiere, but happy I could hear it the next day.

[@Mixu.]

Couldn't be a better way to get myself to sleep this spooky night. Thanks!

[@hnafe6239]

"ever dreamed of experiencing The Warp within the comfort of your own home?" -Good God, NO!

[@whydid666]

You know nothing the warp is only a word, the reality is much, much worst. Now Let me show you: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZrMpqSKmaeGisU

[@ArnoldJudasRimmer..]

Magnificent work sir! Your channel is the gift that keeps on giving....superb content monthly haha!👏

[@ZergyNaggafin]

I've been subscribed to your channel for awhile now, but every time you release a new narration, I still get excited. It's like, "Ooo! A new Vox In The Void clip!" There are very few channels on YT that churn out the kind of quality content you do. Seriously, you've got to be one of the best narrators/voice actors I've ever heard, plus, the stories you read are always interesting! WH40k universe never gets old. Keep it up! I really really enjoy your channel!

[@robertalexander-bk5zj]

Absolutely epic telling, Vox. You and the others have raised the bar here.

[@LinkLegend0]

You will have 2 mil subs one day soon brother. The quality is there.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou my friend! Not so sure about 2 million but I love the optimism brother! 🤘

[@SectorZeroOne]

With every video, i find myself always left sitting at the edge of my seat by the end! Amazing work, Vox!

[@simplysage3562]

Arnold Lovel died at the age of 19 But was a badass lil kid all these little detail just add to the atmosphere of the 40k univerese thank you

[@kirksabio2382]

Another amazing story, Vox. Your creatively horrific prose disgusted me to my core. Definitely listing this as another favorite amongst your horror catalogue.

[@NateTheNarrator]

"Ever dreampt of experiencing the warp within the comfort of your own home?" No....but the chaos sorcerer next to me says he can do that without buying some lamp.

[@Basaltmbl]

What a wonderful collaboration and production! Vox your work is flat out awesome!

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou my friend. Means a lot!

[@davidshank148]

Love the ambient music and sound fx. This is top tier entertainment.

[@somerandomrpgenthusiast8451]

"Lorgar dwells within your church fool" - surprisingly based for a Slaaneshi demon

[@Big_B3AR]

Absolutely loved it. You are a master of the craft of story telling. Emperor be praised.

[@jxw457]

I really wonder sometimes if the emperor is trapped in his body, begging to be freed?

[@AlekMcG]

Stellar as always. Happy to see you get a sponsor!

[@phanCAbe]

I LOVE the description of the sisters are burly, huge, and intimidating, I never realized how THAT is what was missing from their stories. They need to be real specimens of humanity, 6ft+ monstrous insane zealot warrior nuns, the epitome of "natural" humans. I also like the hatred of men, but I don't know that it would work in the real 40k canon considering how (stupidly) all of the major/important humans in the universe are men.

[@dirtyjack6300]

''Ever dreamnt of experiencing the warp in the comfort of your own home'' NO??? D:

[@chrischow93]

Thanks again Champ, even Gork and Mork would be pleased.

[@goukigp01]

This has got to be the best story so far. The writing, acting and music are amazing. Bravo.

[@humblebeginnings988]

This channel deserves many more subscribers. EXCELLENT voice work. Thank you for uploading these videos.

[@sarahthesarah2850]

Well narrated and written. The dialogue between the demon and The Acolyte was very engaging.

[@Ironbattlemace]

Damn it. I just took my sleeping pills. At least tomorrow is the payday, day off and guaranteed good story waiting.

[@NIL0S]

Explanation (SPOILERS): The possessed Sister of Battle was indeed a saint, as she was able to prevent the daemon from corrupting her. But the daemon utilized the Acolytes own carnal desire to make him investigate her lover, which, upon discovering that he died, made her lose faith, then the daemon was able to corrupt her flesh in mere instants. That's why the Acolyte failed at his exorcism, he let himself get manipulated and inadvertedly helped the daemon in killing a saint.

[@vermiworm]

Once again we learn that demons decieve even when telling truth. It played the long game and a saint is lost.

[@ICYSPlCY]

damn this was a good story. what an ending😮

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Thankyou! Stephen did another awesome piece of writing for the channel!

[@Coryn02]

Well, that was haunting. Good job, friends, I'll be sure to tune in for the next one.

[@TheMuffinMan40k]

Mattaias: By the Emperor I can see maggots eating her rotting flesh! Also Mattias: Dayum she thicc...

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Hey, we've all got our kinks..no judgement here. 😎

[@TheMuffinMan40k]

@@AVoxintheVoid unfortunately for Mattias, the inquisition does judge. A lot. Lol

[@Dino5011]

Loved the story and the voiceacting and soundwork is stellar. Fitting listen on this Halloween night

[@Va11idus]

Didn't think I needed a galaxy lamp until my favorite 40k voice told me about it. Hope you're well, brother.

[@jedibasschoke8909]

I remember Vox doing a Warhammer 50k story and I was hugely impressed with it but it seems to have been lost to the ether. I hope to hear that again sometime. I’m looking forward to listening to this one for bed now.

[@AVoxintheVoid]

I'm afraid that wasn't me! Sounds cool though

[@despot5999]

As always, great production. Thanks for the good night listening for Halloween

[@TiernanWilkinson]

I never like when Chaos wins but it was a good story. Frankly he could have reasoned it out; the Emperor would not work through someone who had strayed from His light or who was not forgiven, if they had broken their vows. Never trust a daemon.

[@wernerfuhry]

I honestly don't get it. Like seriously why did the demon win?

[@PayYourTick]

Praise be to his light, the Loremaster speaks 🙏🏼

[@benscoble7346]

Thank you, that was brilliant, nearly my favourite

[@zeroxexe111]

A galaxy lamp!? Great for space battles!

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Damn right! A bit of battlefield gothic with this would be a treat!

[@jessetylerwade]

Just about to get into it and cant wait! Thanks so much in advance Vox! *gets popcorn*

[@AVoxintheVoid]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@jessetylerwade]

@@AVoxintheVoid always do brother! Thanks as always for your hard work!

[@Koba_Did_Nothing_Wrong]

Great job , very high quality audio drama, plus its wh40k.

[@writingraven2503]

That was an awesome story! Thank you, Vox! 🖤

[@Gorgoon_]

happy hallowen!

[@valacarno]

Let us all submit to Slaanesh, darlings. Together. 💜

[@AVoxintheVoid]

I'm already there my darling

[@roboman3678]

Slannesh yes yes take me

[@Dr.Johnboy]

Bro, seeing your subscriber count go up brings me such joy. I wish you all the continued successes in your videos!

[@ChoppasSluggasandShootas]

That was outstanding Vox. What a gripping tale to end the month on.