The Edge of Sleep

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Fiction #89

When a night watchman finishes his shift at work, he is terrified to discover that everyone in the world who went to sleep the previous night has died. Now he and a band of survivors must stay awake and uncover the secret of this global epidemic, before they fall asleep.Starring and produced by Markiplier. Created by Jake Emanuel & Willie Block.

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  • mae mae rocks
    ❤️
    I LOVE YOU MARK YOUR THE BEST YOUTUBER EVER. I love your videos so much they make my day. Be you and Lixyan turn up the spookege. -from an 11 year old named Maggie
  • kylacoody
    Well done! 👏🏼
    I am hooked right away! Actors are amazing, sounds are so well done, and the story is captivating! Highly recommend for any mature audience!
  • Libro21459
    Needs another season
    Have been having a hard time finding something new waiting for Magnus protocol and this came up just in time. Love it and wanna hear more!
  • Meluhhhn
    My favorite podcast!!!
    Can’t wait for season 2! Loving everything rn I’m so beyond excited and also Is tHaT ThE bItE Of 87?!
  • "EagleEye"
    Stunning!!
    Stop reading the reviews and LISTEN!!! You won’t be disappointed!!
  • Nick5394
    Beware The Elephant
    Simply put, I loved this show. One of the most professionally-produced creepy fiction podcasts I’ve ever listened to! I’ve read other stories involving the world suddenly losing the ability to sleep and such, but THIS is a very fresh take on the concept, and based on how it ends, I am HUNGRY to feast on more that this world has to offer!
  • Thrash907
    Waiting
    Needs a season 2
  • GMARIE22
    Excellent production
    I just loved this podcast. It’s so well-produced! Between the vocal talents, editing, direction, sound design, etc., it was just an incredibly good time. I do hope you can get back to it for a season 2 (when all the variables fall into place for you), but wanted to thank you for all the great work you put into season 1!
  • 1344zeee
    Great
    Really enjoyed this podcast. Wish there was more seasons. I love podcast but the voices have to be ones I click with and all of these voice actors in this series were so soothing and suspenseful when needed. Please continue this series!!
  • Aayla5052
    Season 2?
    We’ve been promised seasons 2 for over a year now. It’s a shame this is so unfinished. Such a good show.
  • Quantumator
    Excellent first season
    I’ve been a fan of Mark’s YouTube channel for a long time. His work ethic is daunting. I love that he has explored into voice acting and other projects. The first season of Edge of Sleep is powerful. It brought me to tears more than once. All of the voice actors did an amazing job. You can listen to it without feeling like it cuts off without any closure. It leaves you wanting more, but it does reach a good—resting point. Hopefully it won’t be too much longer before the next season is underway.
  • Swatmama5
    The only thing that gives me anxiety but I still love
    Just wish the show, or season two comes out soon if so, 5 star
  • MayMay2422
    “Unfinished”
    If you listen to this, I’m assuming you know who markiplier is (aka Mark Fischbach) and he’s working on a movie, Iron Lung, so that’s why the podcast hasn’t been updated in a while. That’s all. Otherwise 10/10 podcast and a very interesting story!
  • actual game critic
    Unfinished
    Would have been a great show had the creators not abandoned it.
  • Somenamethatsnotalreadytaken
    Just a note for the “About” section
    Using “global epidemic” is unnecessary in the description. Pandemic is the term used when an epidemic becomes global. I wouldn’t have ever thought of it nor cared or even known had we not just had one so it kind of sticks out as being distracting. This is an incredible story so I don’t think it deserves to have anything distracting that could dissuade possible listeners.
  • Sliphio Africanus
    Great Potential, Storyline Issues, Slow Production
    Loved S1, binged it and was hungry for more. Having trouble seeing where the story will go from here, there isn’t much room left for the characters to go while maintaining the urgency and pressure of not falling asleep, outside of the fantastical. All this said, we’ve been waiting years now and to be honest, my initial interest in this story has waned.
  • TZarkadas
    Intriguing and Immersive Story
    My fiancé and I finished this in one sitting on a roadtrip. Excellent plot line, great acting, and an immersive sound experience. We really enjoyed this!
  • Dr Simmons
    Good but not listening til the next season is released
    Everything in the series is very good, but since Season 2 is now 2 years delayed, I’m not going to finish listening. Please finish up this story QCode
  • MuseTV
    Unique look into an old trope
    It was so interesting and different. I really liked it, I listened to it in one sitting and now listening to the audio book.
  • wings offf fire biggg fannn
    The only thing I have to say is…
    WAs ThAT The BItE of 87?!
  • Orangeaxolotl
    Very good, but…
    I really like the show, but like a lot of audio dramas, it feels cut short.
  • NatalieR9
    Perfectly Bingeable Horror
    This was a great story - with excellent pacing, a unique story, and good acting/effects. I love that it was 8 episodes, so I listened to it all across 2 days. My favorite Q CODE so far.
  • Ja.que.lin
    A MUST LISTEN TO!!
    I love this channel and have listened to many of their other stories but this series is the best by far hands down! The production and writing is phenomenal.
  • katsuery
    Not for me
    Tried this one out cause I saw it had great reviews. Wasn’t for me. I found the acting to be corny but I tried to stick with it .. but ultimately had to turn it off halfway through the season.
  • My bathroom is a mess
    THIS IS AMAZING
    Mark you did so good on the podcast (Markiplier) I loved your parts on the show and the voice acting so good some parts made me cry or mad this podcast is a masterpiece of horror
  • Connor ♾️
    Clearly because of Brenda
    In episode two Brenda said it was a quiet night, whit is a taboo in the medical field. Clearly all her fault
  • willytree
    make more
    I love these so much and I need more.
  • &00&s
    Make more
    Please Make more of the podcast instead of using it for ads and teasers for other podcasts
  • Podcastenjoyer:)
    WAY TO COOL
    I’ve never actually been a podcast person so listening to this was a new experience. And man do I wish there was more.
  • kiki___sawyer
    does not disappoint… well
    okay let me say this first: i absolutely love this audio drama and many of there others BUT none of them have season twos and it’s very very upsetting. Main reason is because a lot of them end on a cliff hanger or genuinely just feel unfinished… personally i would rather them start working on second seasons for their shows instead of continuing to pump out new audio dramas🤷🏻
  • lucill????????
    The best
    I didn’t sleep listening to this.I have never wanted to re listen to a pod cast or read a book more than this. :) :3 :}
  • hunten and fishen
    AMAZING!!!
    Probably the best podcast based on a book I’ve ever heard/read it’s amazing!!!
  • ikeliddy
    I listened all night
    Legit stayed up to 4 am to listen all the way
  • CherSullivan
    #1 audio drama
    I’ve made my way through quite a few audio dramas the past couple of years and QCode shows are reliably entertaining. This show in particular is especially captivating, there isn’t really anything quite like it. Everyone I shared it with agrees that it’s the best audio drama out there, even a year later
  • Fluffyloggers
    I don’t know what to do
    I keep trying to download them so I can listen to it at my house where there is no service or internet. It says that it’s downloading then disappears and doesn’t put it on downloaded podcasts. I love this story I have the subscription but it doesn’t allow me to download.
  • Duck 1982
    WOW
    I’ve really gotten into a few podcasts, and this one grabbed me by the ear and dragged me into obsession. Mark’s sultry voice and the compelling and interesting story combination is phenomenal. I cannot wait for season two, please I need it 😭😭❤️❤️
  • HUBABABIBABADA
    We need more
    CONTINUE. PLS MARK. WE NEED IT. IVE BEEN WAITING FOR MONTHS
  • octaix
    Great show
    Mark please come back to tho i know you must be going crazy with post prod of iron lung but please find the time 😩
  • wjndjsjsn
    Wow
    Before this, I had never seen myself being a podcast person. After listening to this, that likely has changed. This was phenomenal and I want a season 2! All the actors in it were extremely talented and engaging. The story was super interesting and I was completely invested throughout the whole thing. I love love loved it!!
  • DarkPluse
    Lovely
    I just wanted you know I wanna is a time to be home I can do you both at the first time in a few minutes I’ll text him when you can text him bye
  • nothingworksforanickname
    Counter intuitive title
    I listen to this to go to bed so eh
  • Urfavoritebrand
    More now please
    This was absolutely amazing concept. I enjoyed every episode. Please make season two.
  • Owen Reall
    Need season 2!!!
    Now
  • Movie nerd 27
    Mark Please come back and record!!!!
    I need a season 2 , this is one of marks best projects he has ever done, it’s unfortunately being slept on. Mark please find the time to record season 2!! This is a amazing show and I can’t wait any longer to hear season 2!
  • Char Lakin
    Just give us the promised content please
    Great story, but my lord, I currently don’t care about the movie or the book if you can’t even finish the podcast that you said was supposed to come out “Late 2022”. We’re nearly halfway through 2023 and I’d probably care about the book and movie if the creators gave me a reason to care about the story. Hope this does well but I unfortunately just lost interest with the lack of communication and transparency
  • emthebem10
    MORE!!!!
    You guys need to finish what you start like this podcast and the beautiful liar and soft voice and and wanted and so many more I love the new shows that are coming out but you should keep producing the other ones at the same time it would make it so much better and you will have more reviews and your podcast would get up there more than it already is I love your shows and I wish you the best of luck. Thank you.
  • KingEddy123
    Such a great series
    Need a season 2!!
  • (Walter55)
    Never mind the book!
    How about the podcast, I’m not buying the book you don’t deserve my money after the way you dumped us podcast listeners, if your not going to finish the podcast, take your book and🤬! Same with the podcast that you abandoned without an explanation!🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬
  • bendymaster
    So close
    So close to season two
  • ianboe2
    EXHILARATING!
    GIVE US SEASON TWOOOO!!!!!
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