The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

Vol 94 - Rituals + Interview W/ Chris PanatierEditorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)Special featureInterview by Daniel Willcocks (https://www.danielwillcocks.com/)With Chris Panatier (https://chrispanatier.com/)Chris Panatier lives in Dallas, Texas, with his wife, daughter, and a fluctuating herd of animals resembling dogs (one is almost certainly a goat). He writes short stories and novels, “plays” the drums, and draws album covers for metal bands. Plays himself on twitter @chrisjpanatier Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift Bear & Laxon Ep 4 - The Tribe With No Name'Hunters of unearthly evil, Swift Bear and Laxon, find they’re not alone in their mission, there’s help they can rely on when a dire threat multiplies. Get ready for breathtaking action and horror beyond imagining in Swift Bear & Laxon’s fourth thrilling adventure.' Written by Richard Reynolds (www.groundzerocomics.co.uk)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by RoyBushBand (https://pixabay.com/users/roybushband-30554739/)And QubeSounds (https://pixabay.com/users/qubesounds-24397640/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Digital Desperado, his content robbing us of our attention and stealing our hearts in the lawless territories of social media.Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfife**Karl Hughes is the lead audio producer here at The Other Stories. You can talk to him about mastering your audiobooks or podcasts over @karlhughes on Twitter. That's karl with a K, or better yet just visit TheOtherStories.net to learn more.Check out his new album full of UK Dance Classics on Spotify. Just search for the artist Piregg. It's a bit like the word pirate and egg smashed together!Spotify Link: https://sptfy.com/PireggTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/karlhughesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.socialMastadon: https://mastodonapp.uk/@piregg**You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub, Movieclub, and writing exercises over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts, mugs, posters, and comic books are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverGet help with your short stories and your podcasts by heading to TheOtherStories.Net/servicesThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift Bear & Laxon Ep 3 - Beyond the Hillbilly Horrors'Hunters of unearthly evil, Swift Bear and Laxon, must use supernatural methods to discover what monstrosity stalks the hills of Sciurus Springs. Get ready for breathtaking action and horror beyond imagining in Swift Bear & Laxon’s third thrilling adventure.'Written by Richard Reynolds (www.groundzerocomics.co.uk)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by RoyBushBand (https://pixabay.com/users/roybushband-30554739/)And QubeSounds (https://pixabay.com/users/qubesounds-24397640/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Digital Desperado, his content robbing us of our attention and stealing our hearts in the lawless territories of social media.Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfife**Karl Hughes is the lead audio producer here at The Other Stories. You can talk to him about mastering your audiobooks or podcasts over @karlhughes on Twitter. That's karl with a K, or better yet just visit TheOtherStories.net to learn more.Check out his new album full of UK Dance Classics on Spotify. Just search for the artist Piregg. It's a bit like the word pirate and egg smashed together!Spotify Link: https://sptfy.com/PireggTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/karlhughesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.socialMastadon: https://mastodonapp.uk/@piregg**You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub, Movieclub, and writing exercises over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts, mugs, posters, and comic books are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverGet help with your short stories and your podcasts by heading to TheOtherStories.Net/servicesThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift Bear & Laxon Ep 2 - The Meat Field'Unlikely paths of redemption and less likely partnerships can be formed in the face of the evil and horror of the Old West.'Written by Richard Reynolds (www.groundzerocomics.co.uk)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by RoyBushBand (https://pixabay.com/users/roybushband-30554739/)And QubeSounds (https://pixabay.com/users/qubesounds-24397640/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by freesound.org and zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Digital Drifter of the Online Frontier, his content a tumbleweed rolling through the weird west of social media.Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfife**Karl Hughes is the lead audio producer here at The Other Stories. You can talk to him about mastering your audiobooks or podcasts over @karlhughes on Twitter. That's karl with a K, or better yet just visit TheOtherStories.net to learn more.Check out his new album full of UK Dance Classics on Spotify. Just search for the artist Piregg. It's a bit like the word pirate and egg smashed together!Spotify Link: https://sptfy.com/PireggTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/karlhughes BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.social Mastadon: https://mastodonapp.uk/@piregg**You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub, Movieclub, and writing exercises over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts, mugs, posters, and comic books are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverGet help with your short stories and your podcasts by heading to TheOtherStories.Net/servicesThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift Bear & Laxon 1.1 - Boss Dannon's Boss'Unlikely paths of redemption and less likely partnerships can be formed in the face of the evil and horror of the Old West.'Written by Richard Reynolds (www.groundzerocomics.co.uk)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by RoyBushBand (https://pixabay.com/users/roybushband-30554739/)And QubeSounds (https://pixabay.com/users/qubesounds-24397640/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Prospector of Digital Gold, mining the depths of the weird west of social mediaRichard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfife**Karl Hughes is the lead audio producer here at The Other Stories. You can talk to him about mastering your audiobooks or podcasts over @karlhughes on Twitter. That's karl with a K, or better yet just visit TheOtherStories.net to learn more.Check out his new album full of UK Dance Classics on Spotify. Just search for the artist Piregg. It's a bit like the word pirate and egg smashed together!Spotify Link: https://sptfy.com/PireggTwitter Link: https://twitter.com/karlhughesBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/karlhughes.bsky.socialMastadon: https://mastodonapp.uk/@piregg**You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub, Movieclub, and writing exercises over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts, mugs, posters, and comic books are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverGet help with your short stories and your podcasts by heading to TheOtherStories.Net/servicesThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Swift Bear & Laxon S1 - Interview W/ Richard ReynoldsEditorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)Special featureInterview with Richard Reynolds (https://groundzerocomics.co.uk/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chimera 5.1'An author discovers an AI with a knack for storytelling, but as the line between human and machine creativity blurs, will the writer realise the true cost of his "art"?'Written by JT Shields ([www.jtshields.com](http://www.jtshields.com/))Narrated and produced by James Barnett (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Duncan Muggleton ([https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com](https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com/))And Boom LibraryAnd Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading. And to Ben Errington, the cybernetic sommelier, serving up perfect pairings of ones and zeros. **J T Shields is a writer from the UK who enjoys all things horror. You can follow his work on [www.jtshields.com](http://www.jtshields.com/).****James Barnett is the producer of the Night’s End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.com**Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver**The Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it.** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Magic.AI'What happens when an AI discovers the truth about magic.'Written by Rich Hosek (https://www.twitter.com/RichHosek)Narrated by Josh Curran (https://twitter.com/jcurranwriter)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Silicon Sage… and Onion… with gravy and mash potato… and a maybe some roasted turnips and… sorry got a little lost…Rich writes and narrates his own fiction podcast, the award-winning Bedtime Stories for Insomniacs.You can learn more at BedtimeStories.studio.For information about his paranormal mystery and thriller novels, visit RichHosek.com,and you can find his television writing credits at IMDb.Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

To Do No Harm'When Nobel Prize-winning Doctor, Sophia Allende, joins a team of brilliant scientists to test a revolutionary brain implant, their mission to save lives leads them to question the very nature of intelligence itself.'Written by Anthony H Roberts (https://www.instagram.com/CherokeeRefugee)Narrated by Erika Ventura (https://instagram.com/efventu)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Algorithm whisperer, tickling the code with his fingers and toes, making the content with his ones and zeroes.Follow Anthony H Roberts @CherokeeRefugee on Medium/Twitter/Instagram/Patron with novels and short stories on Amazon.Erika Ventura is an artist, mother, bilingual narrator, and a husbandry technician. How does she manage it all? No idea, but her artwork can be seen on Instagram (@efventu) or you can visit her artist page www.facebook.com/BioArtsyJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Imposter Syndrome'A washed-up celebrity begins to suspect his management may have replaced him.'Written by Georgia Cook (https://twitter.com/georgiacooked)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Deep Learning Luminaire, lighting up the fascinating new realms of digital intelligence.**Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She has written for publications such as Baffling, Vastarien Lit, and Flame Tree press, as well as the Doctor Who range with Big Finish. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Launch Phanes'It was expected that the launch of the world’s most advance A.I. simulator would be a monumental historical event, but nobody could have guessed the reasons why.'Written by Richard Reynolds (groundzerocomics.co.uk)Narrated by Erika Ventura (https://instagram.com/efventu)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, bitten by a radioactive ChatBot, he now dispenses both chit and chat on all your friendly neighbourhood social media platforms.Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar.Erika Ventura is an artist, mother, bilingual narrator, and a husbandry technician. How does she manage it all? No idea, but her artwork can be seen on Instagram (@efventu) or you can visit her artist page www.facebook.com/BioArtsyJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Artifice'A struggling artist from a renowned family, tries to overcome his creative block by illegally enhancing his AI printer, SARA, into a sophisticated art-making machine.'Written and narrated by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Quantum Quill, his content transcending the limits of any one social media platform.Luke Kondor started writing on his computer in his early teens and never looked back… and now he has very sore eyes. He also runs and produces a short story podcast called The Other Stories, which has amassed over 11-million downloads and has a monthly listenership of ~100k downloads. Currently he lives and works on a dining room table in the middle of Sherwood Forest. For more head to www.lukekondor.comJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Where Credit Is Due'Horror author Reynard Osman’s books aren’t selling, and he’s decided to resurrect his failing career on the shoulders of Cassus, a sophisticated AI that can write his novels for him. But when Reynard asks Cassus to craft something that can get him the number one spot on the bestseller list, Cassus writes him a ghastly magnum opus.'Written by Dexter McLeod (http://www.twitter.com/DexterMcLeod)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Turing Test of Social Media, making social media posts so lively you’d think they were alive in and of themselves.Dexter McLeod is a writer from the southern United States, though he vacations on the shores of dim Carcosa. You can follow him on Twitter, @DexterMcLeod.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Vol 93 - Artificial Intelligence II + Horror Books Chat W/ Daniel WillcocksEditorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)Special featureInterview with Daniel Willcocks (https://www.danielwillcocks.com/) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is part one of a very special collaboration with an independent nonprofit publishing company based in San Francisco - McSweeney’s, and the 71st issue of their Quarterly Concern - McSWEENEY’S 71: THE MONSTROUS AND THE TERRIBLE.Here and Now and Then and Forever - Part 2'Janka is ready to commit… no matter the cost.'Written by Attila Veres (https://www.valancourtbooks.com/attilaveres.html)Translated to English by Luca Karafiáth **Narrated by Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.Attila Veres (b. 1985) is a Hungarian writer of horror and weird fiction. Jasmine Arch is a writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains.McSweeney’s is an independent nonprofit publishing company based in San Francisco. For more, head to McSweeneys.net.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today is part one of a very special collaboration with an independent nonprofit publishing company based in San Francisco - McSweeney’s, and the 71st issue of their Quarterly Concern - McSWEENEY’S 71: THE MONSTROUS AND THE TERRIBLE.Here and Now and Then and Forever - Part 1'Janka is ready to commit… no matter the cost.'Written by Attila Veres (https://www.valancourtbooks.com/attilaveres.html)Translated to English by Luca Karafiáth **Narrated by Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.Attila Veres (b. 1985) is a Hungarian writer of horror and weird fiction. Jasmine Arch is a writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains.McSweeney’s is an independent nonprofit publishing company based in San Francisco. For more, head to McSweeneys.net.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Tarpin Maze'The bloody history of the maze at the Tarpin Estate plays into the hands of a distant relative greedy to inherit the estate. Only one teenage heir stands in his way.'Written by Jesse Krenzel (https://www.jessekrenzel.com)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the M.C. Escher of social media, bewildering and confusing and yet so enticing.For more of Jesse Krenzel’s work, head to www.jessekrenzel.com.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Inside the House of Mirrors'Late one evening, Gianni, a solitary, middle-aged man, enters –on a whim, perhaps to revisit a youthful experience—a seemingly empty House of Mirrors, and just as he senses the presence of another inside, the lights go out.'Written by Nicola Lombardi and translated by Joe Weintraub(www.nicolalombardi.com)Narrated by Manny RealguyProduced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, our cartographer, mapping out the ever-changing terrain of social media,After thirty years of writing--3 novels, six collections, one film adaptation, multiple translations from the English--Lombardi is considered a master of the horror genre in Italy (his website can be found here:at www.nicolalombardi.com). His first collection in English, The Gypsy Spiders and Other Tales of Italian Horror, was published by UK's Tartarus Press in Dec. 2021.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Champion of Meridoria'Young Trevor finds solace in the fantastical realms of his books, while struggling to connect with the reality that surrounds him. But what happens when the boundaries between these two worlds begin to blur?'Written by JT Shields (www.jtshields.com)Narrated by James Barnett (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)And Josh Curran (https://twitter.com/jcurranwriter)Produced by James Barnett (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com))With music by Ghosthack (https://www.ghosthack.de/)And Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.J T Shields is a writer from the UK who enjoys all things horror. You can follow his work on www.jtshields.com.James Barnett is the producer of the Night’s End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.comJosh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Mazeplay'A man breaks into an abandoned fast food restaurant to confront his childhood fears.'Written by Georgia Cook (https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Produced by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgAnd Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Master of the Maze, guiding us through the twists and turns of social media.**Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She is the winner of the LISP 2020 Flash Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, Staunch Book Prize and Reflex Fiction Award, among others. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Vol 92 - MazesEditorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)Our roundtablers:James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.jamesbarnettcreative.com)Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Joushua Boucher (https://www.facebook.com/groups/theotherstories)Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!The Ghost Of Christmas Never'A man wakes up on Christmas morning, hungover, chilly, and stuck in a chimney.'Written and narrated by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor)Wraparound segments written by Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Wraparound extra narration performed by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor) and Duncan Muggleton ([https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com](https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com/))Produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.jamesbarnettcreative.com/)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Zight (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/zight/)And Duncan Muggleton ([https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com](https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com/))And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Boom LibraryThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading. And to Ben Errington, the Nutcracker of Online Entertainment, cracking open the shell of monotony with his engaging content.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Refreshed After Dinner'In a haunting future Christmas, Scrooge presides over a decadent feast, but as the years pass, dark secrets lurk beneath the surface of the celebrations. Are his guests really what they appear?'Written and narrated by Sarah Jane Justice (https://www.facebook.com/sarahjanejusticewriting)Wraparound segments written by Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Wraparound extra narration performed by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor) and James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)Produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Kai Engel (https://www.kai-engel.com/)And Beat Mekanik (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/)And Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)And Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Boom LibraryThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Online Yule Log of Warmth and Comfort, his content providing a cozy and inviting space for all to gather and connect during the festive seasonJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!But You Can’t F With Christmas'In a Britain striving for economic efficiency, the government implements the SNOW program, mandating work on Christmas unless offset by hefty spending or church attendance. Amidst mounting public unrest, Prime Minister Horrace Eaton awakens on Christmas Eve to the dire consequences of his policy.'Written and narrated by Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Wraparound segments written by Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Wraparound extra narration performed by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor) and Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Beat Mekanik (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/)And Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Boom LibraryThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the mistletoe of social media, his posts serving as a virtual gathering place for friends and followers to share a kiss or two… of digital interaction.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!The Yule Fire'Someone has to hold vigil by the ritual midwinter bonfire. The survival of Gwyn's tithing depends on it. But why must it always be her? This year, Gwyn will have a little celebration of her own.'Written and narrated by Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Wraparound segments written by Andy Conduit-Turner (https://twitter.com/andyctwrites)Wraparound extra narration performed by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor) and Daniel Willcocks (https://danielwillcocks.com)Produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Beat Mekanik (https://freemusicarchive.org/music/beat-mekanik/)And Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)And Kirk Osamayo (http://www.kirkosamayo.com/)And Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Boom Library The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine Arch.And Joshua Boucher for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Rudolph of Content Creation, guiding us through the dark and foggy pathways of the digital world with his bright ideas and illuminating content.Jasmine Arch is a writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Nanny Rutt'A mycologist is sent to study a rare new fungi deep in an ancient woodland.'Written by Georgia Cook (https://twitter.com/georgiacooked)Narrated by Josh Curran (https://twitter.com/jcurranwriter)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Umcorps (https://soundcloud.com/umcorps)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the social media Wendigo, turned into such after finding himself trapped in a mine with nothing but social media content for sustenance. Alone, in the dark, for years… he started to… change… he started to… tweet.Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She is the winner of the LISP 2020 Flash Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, Staunch Book Prize and Reflex Fiction Award, among others. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Footprints'A boy playing on the side of his family's mountain finds giant footprints in the snow and follows them.'Written by Amanda M. Blake (amandamblake.com)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggletona)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Kraken of Content Creation… emerging from the deep seas, tentacle first, slimy, and with a socially conscious marketing strategy.A cat-loving daydreamer and mid-age goth who loves geekery of all sorts, from superheroes to horror movies, urban fantasy to unconventional romance, Amanda M. Blake is the author of such horror titles as NOCTURNE and DEEP DOWN and the fairy tale mash-up series THORNS. For more, visit amandamblake.com.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today! Eyes Burning Blue'When Madame Mathilde de Beauffort arrives in the city of Aalst, she's on a mission: to hunt the shapeshifter that's been terrorising the area for too long. But is she all she appears to be?'Written and Narrated by Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Produced by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Chris Zabriskie (https://chriszabriskie.com/)And Kai Engel (https://www.kai-engel.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington… the Jersey Devil of Social Media hopscotch. Does the Jersey Devil play hopscotch? The onus is on you to prove to me that he doesn’t.Jasmine Arch is a writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.James Barnett is the producer of the Night’s End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.comJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ribbiting'While camping in the woods, a group of friends encounter Ohio's most dangerous monster: the Loveland Frogman. Armed with nothing but bear spray and hiking sticks, they must escape these bloodthirsty monsters.'Written by Kay Hanifen (https://www.instagram.com/katharinehanifen/)Narrated by Erika Ventura (https://instagram.com/efventu)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the Social Media Chupacabra, grunting and howling in the nighttime wilderness… digitally speaking.Kay Hanifen was born on a Friday the 13th and once lived for three months in a haunted castle. So, obviously, she had to become a horror writer.Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheUnicornComi1Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katharinehanifen/**Erika Ventura is an artist, mother, bilingual narrator, and a husbandry technician. How does she manage it all? No idea, but her artwork can be seen on Instagram (@efventu) or you can visit her artist page www.facebook.com/BioArtsyJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Editorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)***Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, and Dark Fantasy Studio.Music: Various by Tim KuligLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3641-despair-and-triumph Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects provided by Freesound.org, Ghosthack, and Boom Library. Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, and Dark Fantasy Studio.Music: Various by Tim KuligLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3641-despair-and-triumph Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects provided by Freesound.org. Finally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, Sache Ende, and Ghosthack.Music: Various by Tim KuligLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Blockbuster Atmosphere 6 (Horror) by Sascha EndeFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/137-blockbuster-atmosphere-6-horror Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Music: Despair and Triumph by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/3641-despair-and-triumph Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license Sound Effects provided by Freesound.org and Sound-mp3.com. Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, Dark Fantasy Studio, and Ghosthack.Music: Various by Tim Kulig & Kevin McleodLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects provided by Freesound.org.Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS. You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig & Dark Fantasy Studio.Music: Various by Tim KuligLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects provided by Freesound.org and Sound-mp3.com. Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, Dark Fantasy Studio, and Ghosthack.Music: Various by Tim Kulig & Kevin McleodLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects provided by Freesound.org.Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Dream was produced by the story studio Hawk & Cleaver and its community. To support the studio and to join our discord community, head over to www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver.Dream was written by Daniel Willcocks (www.danielwillcocks.com)Editing and sound production by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors of Dissonance Media. www.jamesbarnettcreative.comGeorgia Cook plays the role of Alice (www.georgiacookwriter.comJosh Curran plays the role of Henry (www.twitter.com/joshcurran)Manny Realguy plays the role of FatherJoseph Maudsley reprises the role of Old Knobbly (www.twitter.com/josephmaudsley)A special thanks to our chanting cultists. A full list of contributors can be found at www.theotherstories.net/dreamThe Dream Theme Music was created by Duncan Muggleton (www.twitter.com/duncanmuggleton)Music by Tim Kulig, Kevin Mcleod, and Dark Fantasy Studio.Music: Various by Tim KuligLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseMusic: Unnatural Situation by Kevin MacLeodFree download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4567-unnatural-situationLicensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/standard-licenseSound Effects provided by Freesound.org and Mixkit.co.Artwork was created by Paramita at www.creativeparamita.comFinally, a special thank you to this episode’s sponsors:Shadow & Spice Book Box – quarterly subscription boxes for lovers of fantasy, horror, and dark romance – sign up now at www.bookboxcanada.comAnd Eerie River Publishing, an independent publishing house specialising in dark fantasy and horror. Find out more at www.eerieriverpublishing.comThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!I Don’t Know What Possessed Him'Laura’s brother has become distant and strange. At first, she thinks he’s just imitating his weird, creepy missing friend, but quickly discovers that there’s something more sinister at play.'Written by Mike Garley (https://www.mikegarley.co.uk/)Narrated by Shara Jahnke (https://www.instagram.com/zellezra/)Edited by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the enigmatic mage of messages, his content spells casting an indelible mark upon the digital scrolls of social media, leaving us forever enchanted.Mike Garley is a writer of comics, games, screenplays and other such cool stuff. Mike wrote beActive Media's EMMY nominated comic series; Collider, as well as Wallace and Gromit, Adventure Time, Eponymous, The Kill Screen, and is also the editor of the Dead Roots comic anthology.Shara Jahnke is a quirky, enigmatic laloceziac who lives in beautiful Eugene, Oregon. When she’s not fashioning medical products to rescue your squishy brains, she’s using her own to plot new story ideas, hone her archery skills, play video games, and occasionally lose herself in paralytic fits of existential dread. You can find her on Instagram at Zellezra, and Facebook at Shara Danaé Jahnke.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Nine-Tenths of the Law'Gifted occultist Tallulah Briggs is used to being called upon by the rich and bored for entertainment and for power. But when the wealthy Dierdre Aust asks her to conjure dangerous beings for her, the price may be higher than anyone expects.'Written by Dexter McLeod (http://www.twitter.com/DexterMcLeod)Narrated by Jasmine Arch (https://jasminearch.com/)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the mystical content wizard, sorting instagram posts from twitter posts and facebook posts with his social media sorting hat.Dexter McLeod is a writer from the southern United States. You can follow him on Twitter, @DexterMcLeod.Jasmine Arch is a writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Deep Roots'A man discovers the consequences of returning home after thirty years.'Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.Written by Georgia Cook (https://twitter.com/georgiacooked)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the content enchanter… the contentchanter… the enchanter of contents, he chants, enchantments, for the content, to make us content. Nice one, Ben.**Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She is the winner of the LISP 2020 Flash Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, Staunch Book Prize and Reflex Fiction Award, among others. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!She Burns'A struggling actress visits a cryptic Seer, who hands her a crooked match, and a choice.'Written by Luke Kondor (https://www.instagram.com/lukeofkondor/)Narrated by Georgia Cook (https://twitter.com/georgiacooked)Edited by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the virtual warlock, summoning engagement and every social media content spell.Luke Kondor started writing on his computer in his early teens and never looked back… and now he has very sore eyes. He also runs and produces a short story podcast called The Other Stories, which has amassed over 11-million downloads and has a monthly listenership of ~100k downloads. Currently he lives and works on a dining room table in the middle of Sherwood Forest. For more head to www.lukekondor.com**Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She is the winner of the LISP 2020 Flash Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, Staunch Book Prize and Reflex Fiction Award, among others. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Hungry Shadows'Can your own shadow be your most dangerous adversary? If you believe that it has the power to consume you, than it certainly can.'Written by Nicola Lombardi & Joe WeintraubNarrated by Manny RealguyEdited by Duncan Muggleton (http://soundcloud.com/duncanmuggleton)With music by Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgA quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher and Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the enigmatic spellbinder, weaving intricate incantations of content.After thirty years of writing--3 novels, six collections, one film adaptation, multiple translations from the English--Lombardi is considered a master of the horror genre in Italy (his website can be found here:at www.nicolalombardi.com). His first collection in English, The Gypsy Spiders and Other Tales of Italian Horror, was published by UK's Tartarus Press in Dec. 2021.Forged in the centre of a supernova 10,000 years from now, Manny rides the cosmic waves and feasts on dying planets shitting out stars.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Editorial by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Produced by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)***Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!The Balloon'In a desolate world ravaged by an unyielding pandemic, two unlikely survivors - a guilt-ridden police officer and a lonely young woman - endure the crumbling society around them.'Written by Benjamin Percy (https://benjaminpercy.com/)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher and Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.**Benjamin Percy is a novelist, comics writer, and screenwriter. He writes Wolverine, X-Force, and Ghost Rider for Marvel Comics. And his latest novel -- The Sky Vault -- releases in September of 2023. For more, head over to https://benjaminpercy.com/**Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s episode of The Other Stories has been sponsored by Voice123, the world’s first voice-over marketplace with over 30,000 projects of all genres flowing through annually. Voice123 is the top choice for producers needing a voice to complete their creative projects, and they’ve recently a handy report of 37 AI-Powered Tools that will help you boost efficiency in your pre and post-production workflow. Grab your free copy at Voice123.co/37AIToolsTOS.You’ll see why signing up for a free Voice123 account at voice123.com is your most hassle-free way to post your projects and hire a voice actor today!Heart of a Bear'A bear yearns for something more…'Written by Benjamin Percy (https://benjaminpercy.com/)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Tim Kulig (https://timkulig.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.**Benjamin Percy is a novelist, comics writer, and screenwriter. He writes Wolverine, X-Force, and Ghost Rider for Marvel Comics. And his latest novel -- The Sky Vault -- releases in September of 2023. For more, head over to https://benjaminpercy.com/**Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cold Boy'A divorced taxidermist is forced to open up his home and heart when his sister asks him to watch his nephew for a week, but the punishing winter soon catches up with them both when the child falls into a frozen pond and emerges again in an uncanny state.'Written by Benjamin Percy (https://benjaminpercy.com/)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Steven O’Brien (https://www.steven-obrien.net/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher and Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington the ongoing explosion of content being fired out of his Social Media canon.Benjamin Percy is a novelist, comics writer, and screenwriter. He writes Wolverine, X-Force, and Ghost Rider for Marvel Comics. And his latest novel -- The Sky Vault -- releases in September of 2023. For more, head over to https://benjaminpercy.com/Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfife Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Blue Bear'After guarding the scene of a particularly gruesome murder, a police officer finds himself stalked by a disturbing piece of evidence.'Written by Georgia Cook (https://twitter.com/georgiacooked)Narrated and edited by James Barnett AKA Jimmy Horrors (https://www.JamesBarnettCreative.com)With music by Alex Mason (https://soundcloud.com/alexmason-1-1)And Myuu (https://thedarkpiano.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Glitchedtones.com and Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher and Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, our virtual teddy bear, offering comfort and companionship in the digital world, hugging us with his heartwarming content through the ups and downs of social media.**Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She is the winner of the LISP 2020 Flash Fiction Prize, and has been shortlisted for the Bridport Prize, Staunch Book Prize and Reflex Fiction Award, among others. She can be found on twitter at @georgiacooked and on her website at https://www.georgiacookwriter.com/**James Barnett is the producer of the Night’s End podcast and After The Gloaming. Search for them wherever you get your podcasts. You can also catch other works of his at www.JamesBarnettCreative.comJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loved and Lost or Never At All'What if you are the imaginary friend? What if they decide they don’t need you anymore?'Written by Thomas Joyce (https://twitter.com/ThomasWJoyce1)Narrated by Josh Curran (https://twitter.com/jcurranwriter)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by Dark Fantasy Studio (http://darkfantasystudio.com/)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the guardian of joy…Thomas is a podcast junkie who lives in his hometown near Glasgow, Scotland, with his wife and daughter. His fiction has been published in the anthologies Lost Films (from Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing) and Daughter of Sarpedon (from Brigids Gate Press), and his short story, “Something in the Water”, will soon be appearing online at roosterrepublicpress.com.Josh Curran is a narrator and writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation.Join TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Collector'Kevin can’t sleep. Neither can the new friend he’s found under his bed.'Written by Chris Lillienthal (www.ChrisLWrites.com)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://www.twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music and sound effects by Zapsplat.comAnd Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)A quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Joshua Boucher Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, the maestro of imagination, sculpting endearing content friends for us to embrace and cherish as we explore the enchanting social media playground together.Chris Lilienthal is a fiction writer whose work has been published in anthologies from Eerie River Publishing and Unsettling Reads. He lives with his wife, two sons, and a geriatric dog in Central Pennsylvania. Learn more at www.ChrisLWrites.com.Voice actor and podcaster follow Justin Fife on Twitter at www.twitter.com/justinbfifeJoin TOS+ to access over 75 exclusive episodes, get regular stories in higher quality audio, a week early, and ad-free, at https://theotherstories.net/plus/Support the show, get audiobooks, and more at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaverJoin our communities for book clubs, movie clubs, writing exercises, and more at https://theotherstories.net/community/Leave a voicemail or get in touch at https://theotherstories.net/submissionsCheck out our writing courses at https://theotherstories.net/courses/Grab some merch at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Incomparable Freddy Red'When seven-year-old Kim Barnes wills her imaginary friend, Freddy Red, into existence, who spills over with games and laughter and titters and blood.'Written by Luke Kondor (https://www.lukekondor.com)Narrated by Matthew Lloyd Davies (https://twitter.com/mldAudio)Edited by Karl Hughes (https://twitter.com/karlhughes)With music by MusicLFiles (https://cemmusicproject.wixsite.com/musiclibraryfiles)And Duncan Muggleton (https://temporalrecordings.wordpress.com)And Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgA quick thanks to our community managers, Joshua Boucher and Jasmine ArchAnd Carolyn O'Brien for helping with our submission reading.And to Ben Errington, our own imaginer, dreaming up content friends to play with at the social media playground.Luke Kondor started writing on his computer in his early teens and never looked back… and now he has very sore eyes. He runs and produces a short story podcast called The Other Stories, which has amassed over 10-million downloads. In 2015, he won the best Low-Budget Film Award at the London Short Film Festival for a film he made in 7 days with no camera and no money. Currently he works from a dining room table in the middle of Sherwood Forest and lives with his fiancée, Cat, their pet cat, Oscar, and their larger, angrier cat, Alaska, who is actually a dog. www.lukekondor.comFor more of Matthew Lloyd Davies’ work, head over to https://www.matthewlloyddavies.comYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub, Movieclub, and writing exercises over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts, mugs, posters, and comic books are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverGet help with your short stories and your podcasts by heading to TheOtherStories.Net/servicesThe Other Stories is a production of the story studio, Hawk & Cleaver, and is brought to you with a Creative Commons – Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives license. Don’t change it. Don’t sell it. But by all means… share the hell out of it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.