Spark

Jacob Underwood exists in a perpetual state of emotional detachment, convinced he is already dead due to a rare neurological condition called Cotard's syndrome. This perceived lifelessness makes him the perfect corporate assassin for DBG, a sprawling multinational corporation that operates in the shadows of modern surveillance society. When a promising young employee named Emily Buchanan vanishes along with sensitive company data, Jacob receives his latest assignment: track her down and eliminate the threat she poses. What begins as routine corporate damage control evolves into something far more complex as Jacob navigates a web of deception that challenges his understanding of his own existence.

Scott Brick delivers a masterful performance that captures Jacob's detached, clinical worldview while maintaining the psychological tension that drives the narrative forward. His controlled delivery perfectly embodies the protagonist's emotionally hollow state, creating an unsettling intimacy that draws listeners deeper into Jacob's fractured psyche. Brick's nuanced vocal work distinguishes between Jacob's internal monologue and his interactions with others, highlighting the disconnect between his perceived death and the living world around him. The audio format amplifies the story's claustrophobic atmosphere, making Jacob's journey through corporate dystopia feel immediate and inescapable.