Beyond the Dark Productions - ‘The Road of Shadows’ - Season 1 | Original audio drama
Anthony Andres for Young Daniel Knox
Daniel Knox (aged in his early teens). Daniel is the protagonist of the story and his younger self is featured in flashbacks. At this stage of his life, Daniel lived with and enjoyed a loving relationship with his father Henry. Although he is happy most of the time, he is still struggling to establish his identity. His greatest concern is appearing to be a failure in his father's eyes. His school grades are good, but Daniel does have difficulty with some interpersonal relationships. In particular, he has fallen foul of some school bullies and it seems that every week there is another incident. Daniel is still unsure about how to deal with the situation and everything he does seems to make matters worse.
(Frightened, calling 911 after a break-in. He knows an intruder is downstairs and that his father has gone to take a look) “Hello? Yes, I’d like to report a break-in...” (Breathing heavily for a few seconds as the operator responds) “Yes, the location of my emergency is Twenty-five Maple Street...”
(Desperate, frightened as the intruder grabs him. Calling out to his father) “Dad, help! He’s got my leg! Dad...!”
(Speaking with his father. Daniel was involved in an incident with bullies at school. He is ashamed that he ran from the fight. He believes his father - a former boxer - would disapprove) “How many times have you told me you never backed down in the ring? I’m a coward, and everyone in the school knows it.”
