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A hundred thousand rabid followers hang onto every word of the Lyricology podcast. Its host, the Lyricologist, rose to fame after their original and totally crazy theories about America’s favorite pop-star, Rhea Harmonia, actually came true. Dubbed a ‘true clairvoyant’ by The Music Times and an ‘entertainment industry prophet’ by Club Chicago, the Lyricologist became the most sought after interviewee in the American media circuit. Everyone wanted to know how they did it, and most importantly, what — and who— else they knew. But then, without warning, the Lyricologist stopped posting their weekly podcast and disappeared without a trace.
The ultra-competitive podcast network, the Clock, swarmed with creators eager to take the Lyricologist’s place. None was more excited about their disappearance than Athena. For weeks, Athena’s podcast had been putting Lyricology on blast after learning how the Lyricologist sourced their theories. It turns out they had a slew of suspicious characters, sources whom Athena suspected were connected to Rhea Harmonia’s team, spoon-feeding them inside information and guiding their narrative.
Athena hatched a plan: she’d use her podcast to investigate what really happened to the Lyricologist, and in the process win their followers and media attention. Before long, the sources began to whisper in Athena’s ear, feeding her clues to help solve the puzzle. When they dangled in front of her an all-new original theory Athena knew her followers would go feral for, fame and fortune seemed within reach.
But the voices get louder and the theory takes a scary turn. Will Athena be able to create the life of her dreams, or will the pursuit drive her mad?
Lyricology: Mad are those who fall in love with their own theories.
