Part two of the soundtrack to a short story about a treasure hunt into family histories in Cornwall, England, dating back to a smuggling ring gone wrong and a possible curse...

When librarian Emily Poole receives a cryptic invitation from Reverend Henry Penhaligon, she’s swept into a rollicking, mystery-laden treasure hunt along the wild Cornish coast. Joined by her irrepressible friend Debs and pursued by the enigmatic Victor Marlowe and his daughter Lara, Emily uncovers secrets buried in old family ties, ancient folklore, and shadowy rivalries. The search for a lost artefact leads them through haunted manor houses, perilous caves, and the ghost-riddled legends of Cornwall—a journey punctuated by eccentric locals, supernatural whispers, and the ever-watchful gaze of the mythic Cornish chough. As the lines between friend and foe blur, past deeds cast long shadows, and the threat of tides—real and metaphorical—draws ever closer.

Encounter at Penzance (Part Two)

Part two of the soundtrack to a story about Cornish smuggling

Call Me Marlowe

Work Those Fields, Bradley

God Knows I’ve Tried

A young woman named Penny is locked away in a stone chapel by the sinister reverend, her hope fading with every passing dawn as hunger and isolation gnaw at her spirit. But when Bradley arrives at the vicarage—tractor rumbling, clutching a mysterious artefact in need of translation—possibility stirs anew. As Penny struggles to call out for help with her weakening, rasping voice, a tale of resilience unfolds where sunlight, birdsong, and the courage to hope might mean the difference between captivity and rescue.

Morning At The Chapel

Song to accompany a story. A weary Bradley follows Penny into the creaking warmth of the Bucket of Blood Inn, where whispered talk of treasure and uneasy glances set his nerves on edge. Hoping for quiet, he finds instead a chilling encounter — a serving girl who vanishes after warning him of a curse tied to his recent discovery. Later, from the safety of his tractor, Bradley sees her again staring from the pub’s window, dressed in clothes from another age. Convinced he has seen a ghost, Bradley is left to wonder: what dark past haunts the Bucket of Blood, and how are Penny, Debs, and the mysterious Reverend entangled in it?

Watching Through The Window

Karl is a designer, writer, illustrator - of sorts - who enjoys the end to end process of creative endeavours. The music created relates to writing and team projects, often with tracks to accompany short or collaborative stories (such as the tracks for the Encounter at Penzance playlist) and as a result the style and themes can be wide raning, depending on the stories the tracks are supporting.

God Knows I’ve Tried

Karl Andrew Binder