Quinn, the audio erotica platform known for its star-studded storytelling and innovative approach to immersive romance, is closing out 2025 with a bang. On December 30, the platform will debut "Ember & Ice," a three-episode romantasy audio series featuring fan-favorite duo Hudson Williams and Connor Storrie. The announcement has set social media abuzz, with fans eager to experience the chemistry that Williams and Storrie previously brought to the hit series "Heated Rivalry."
"Ember & Ice" is set in a lushly crafted fantasy world shaped by history, duty, and forbidden desire. At its heart are Dane (voiced by Connor Storrie) and Finn (voiced by Hudson Williams), two fae princes from the rival Solari and Lunare kingdoms. The series draws listeners deep into this magical realm as it unfolds, positioning them as intimate observers to every moment of tension, longing, and intimacy between the leads. According to Cosmopolitan, the story is a "strangers to lovers to enemies to..." tale, chronicling a years-long forbidden affair that reaches a pivotal moment during a treaty signing between their families.
For those who have followed Williams and Storrie since their breakout roles in "Heated Rivalry," the pairing is a dream come true. The Canadian hockey drama became a massive hit after its finale dropped on December 26, 2025, with both Bell Media’s Crave streamer and HBO Max touting its broad appeal. As Casey Bloys, HBO’s Chief Content Officer, told Variety, "I thought it would be kind of a very specific, maybe gay-only show, but it really is a broader audience than that. From a business point of view, the money we spent for acquisition was an incredible investment."
Quinn’s decision to cast Williams and Storrie in "Ember & Ice" was met with enthusiastic approval from fans and industry insiders alike. The company, which has previously worked with notable narrators such as Christopher Briney, Andrew Scott, Victoria Pedretti, and Manny Jacinto, is known for pushing the boundaries of audio storytelling. But "Ember & Ice" marks a significant departure from the platform’s usual format. As Quinn founder and CEO Caroline Spiegel told Cosmopolitan, "This is our first duet Quinn Original, with the intimate scenes taking place between the two leads rather than between a lead and the listener. The sound design is wild, and the spice is truly next level!"
Unlike most Quinn Originals, which often feature the main character speaking directly to the listener in a second-person format, "Ember & Ice" is a gay romance (MM) without a self-insert character. This shift allows for a more immersive and authentic exploration of the relationship between Dane and Finn. Spiegel praised the actors’ dynamic, saying, "Hudson and Connor have a really special chemistry, and we feel incredibly lucky to work with them. The way they connect with audiences and show up in the cultural conversation is exciting to watch." She added, "Connor and Hudson have sparked something special and brought a lot of joy to audiences by embracing queer love and sex positivity."
The anticipation for "Ember & Ice" has been carefully stoked by Quinn’s marketing team. Teasers began dropping on Christmas Day, just as "Heated Rivalry" aired its season finale, with cryptic social media posts featuring hockey gear and subtle nods to the actors’ previous roles. By December 29, Williams and Storrie appeared in videos trading their hockey sticks for fairy wings, officially confirming their involvement in the new project. The excitement only grew when Cosmopolitan and Variety released exclusive photos and behind-the-scenes content, giving fans a first look at the fantasy world and its princely protagonists.
For those eager to sample the new series, Quinn has made the first eight minutes of the opening episode available as a sneak peek. The first two episodes will go live on December 30 at 12 a.m. PT (3 a.m. ET), with the third and final episode set for release on January 6, 2026. As a nod to the passionate fan base, Quinn has also curated a playlist of hockey-themed romances to tide listeners over until the full release.
The creative process behind "Ember & Ice" was a new adventure for both Williams and Storrie. In an interview with Cosmopolitan, Storrie shared, "Before working with Quinn, I had never been in the audio space. I had a lot of fun, to be completely honest." Williams echoed the sentiment, noting, "I think there is something very interesting about exploring sensuality and erotica just with your voice. It's like you're private, you're alone there with a mic and an audio engineer and you just get to kind of be in your own world and figure out what that means to you and you don't have your body to express yourself. So that element is really fun, really fun." He added, with a laugh, "I was very steamy in that booth."
Fans have also been curious about whether Storrie would reprise the Russian accent he used in "Heated Rivalry." Quinn quickly clarified on X, "We tried." But for "Ember & Ice," Storrie will narrate without an accent, allowing the focus to remain on the emotional and sensual connection between the characters.
Quinn’s approach to casting and production has made it a leader in the audio erotica space. The platform, founded by Caroline Spiegel, has built a reputation for creating high-quality, female-first audio erotica that appeals to a wide audience. Subscribers can browse stories by trope or kink, and aspiring voice actors over age 18 can even submit their own samples to join the ranks of Quinn Creators. While celebrity-led Originals are the app’s marquee attraction, the company continues to nurture a diverse roster of talent, ensuring fresh perspectives and stories for its growing listener base.
With "Ember & Ice," Quinn is not only satisfying the appetite of "Heated Rivalry" fans but also charting new territory for audio storytelling. The series promises a blend of high fantasy, emotional depth, and unapologetic sensuality, all brought to life by two actors whose chemistry is already the stuff of internet legend. As the year draws to a close, listeners have one more reason to stay up late, headphones on, ready to be transported to a world where love defies every expectation.
