THE FIFTH NUMBER
46min
Post-Apocalyptic Survival Horror
Written & Read by James Cawley
Story Details:
THE FIFTH NUMBER
A Post-Apocalyptic Survival Horror Podcast Story
In the wasteland beyond the Divide, something dangerous still ticks. A briefcase once chained to a dead chief’s wrist carries codes from the old world-codes powerful enough to end what’s left of humanity. When a ruthless warlord wearing a stolen face rises in the ruins of Las Vegas, only one man can stop him: Be-shup, a tribal sheriff carrying the last weight of his father’s legacy.
The Fifth Number is a harrowing post-apocalyptic horror story that blends atmospheric suspense, survival stakes, and dark sci-fi realism. Across the irradiated bones of America, Be-shup must outrun militias, confront haunted memories, and decide whether humanity deserves another chance, or another ending.
This original Dust and Echoes Podcast episode combines the intensity of survival horror with the haunting tone of audio drama. Fans of post-apocalyptic fiction, nuclear survival thrillers, and cinematic audio storytelling will be pulled into a world of crumbling cities, radioactive myth, and choices carved in fire.
If you love horror podcasts, dark survival adventures, or original short stories told in audiobook style, The Fifth Number delivers an unforgettable descent into the wasteland.
Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms, or explore the full library of original stories from James Cawley, author and host of Dust and Echoes.