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

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An invisible skeleton finds comfort in immortality while living with a happy couple and their young daughter. Yet the inevitable tide of time deals a multitude of existential blows, and immortality is revealed as it truly is -- a curse!Written by Tylor James (https://tylorjames.com/)Narrated by Justin Fife (https://twitter.com/justinbfife)Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Alex Mason(https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Alex_Mason)and Thom Robson (https://www.thomrobsonmusic.com/)And sound effects provided by Freesound.org (https://freesound.org/) and Zapsplat.com (https://www.zapsplat.com/)The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House (https://carrionhouse.com/) Tylor James is a dark fiction writer living in the American Midwest, as well as a proud member of the Horror Writers Association. His debut short stories collection, "Daydreams of the Damned: Tales of Horror & Oddity" is available for purchase in paperback/kindle on Amazon. You may connect with Tylor through Facebook or by visiting his website: https://tylorjames.com/ You can help support the show over at https://www.patreon.com/hawkandcleaver You can join our book club and movie club and chat about the podcast over at https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaver T-shirts and mugs are available at https://gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver The Other Stories is a production 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.

A warm body is a rarity in a graveyard. Can you hear the grave bell ringing?Written by Rebecca BaileyNarrated by Josh Curran Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Duncan Muggleton and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Becky Bailey writes micro, flash and short fiction when she's not walking around graveyards.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. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaver You can join our book club and movie club and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaver T-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver The Other Stories is a production 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.

Immortal Audrey and Elastic girl, Kalinda, must escape from the Callahan Brothers Carnival, but how do you escape a circus in space? Roll up, roll up, we’re going into the abyss.Written by J. AskewNarrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Blear Moon and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseJ. Askew strives for diversity in sci-fi and horror. She believes that to make our world a more inclusive place, we must first make our imaginary worlds inclusive. You can check out J. Askew’s work at www.jaskewauthor.comErika is a mother, narrator, visual artist and an animal husbandry technician. How does she manage it all? No idea, but her artwork can be seen on her Instagram (@efventu) or you can visit her artist page www.facebook.com/BioArtsyYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our book club and movie club and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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 troubling predictions of a fortune teller drive Ernest Timmons to seek out an eccentric apothecary who specializes in helping people forget. Unfortunately, the forces working against him remember everything.Written by Chris LilienthalNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Andrew kn and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseChris Lilienthal is a writer and communications professional. He lives with his wife, two sons, and two dogs in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. You can follow him on Twitter at @ChrisLilienthal.Writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains Jasmine Arch lives in a nook of Belgian countryside with two horses, four dogs, and a husband who knows better than to distract her when she's writing.Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Other Stories, NewMyths.com and Hybrid Fiction, among others. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.You can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

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'Halloween 2019 - With a head full of creepy stories about the Old Mill, Kate excitedly heads to party there put on by her employer. Her boyfriend, Tom is less enthusiastic, but awkward small talk will soon be the least of his worries.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily BoothEdited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-TurnerWritten by Andy Conduit-TurnerPerformed by Josh CurranMusic - Sergey CheremisinovSFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.comArtwork by Ben Errington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Following the disappearances of several animals, a couple take the investigation of a local legend into their own hands.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily BoothEdited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-TurnerWritten by Mike Garley Performed by Alexandra Elroy Music - Sergey CheremisinovSFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.comArtwork by Ben Errington Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Elizabeth is heading to a Halloween party at the Old Mill. Meanwhile, her Grandmother prepares for war.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily BoothEdited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-TurnerWritten & Performed by Jasmine Arch Music - Sergey CheremisinovSFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.comArtwork by Ben ErringtonJOIN THE PATREON EXCLUSIVE H&C DISCORD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'A group of friends venture into danger when a girl in their class appears to have gotten in over her head with a local group of shady characters.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily BoothEdited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-TurnerWritten by Mike Garley Performed by Alexandra Elroy Music - Sergey CheremisinovSFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.comArtwork by Ben ErringtonJOIN THE PATREON EXCLUSIVE H&C DISCORD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'Evacuated from his home in London at the height of the Blitz, William attempts to make a good impression on the local children.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily BoothEdited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-TurnerWritten by John CrinanPerformed by Josh CurranMusic - Sergey CheremisinovSFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.comArtwork by Ben ErringtonJOIN THE PATREON EXCLUSIVE H&C DISCORD Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

'In 1689, a young woman named Marguerite suspects the volatile proprietor of an old mill where she works to be abducting and torturing local girls. As she begins to discover more, the mystery is revealed to be far more sinister than she could have ever imagined and a confrontation with the fabled 'Iron Spider' is all that can unearth the truth.'From the team behind the chart-topping horror storytelling podcast The Other Stories comes an ambitious new audio anthology starring the voice of British horror icon Emily Booth, alongside a cast of Hawk & Cleaver regulars.To celebrate Halloween, The Midnight Macabre Podcast - hosted by Laura Lambton (Emily Booth) - presents a week of daily live broadcasts from Old Mill Lane in Bramshire, a location with a reputation for being one of the most haunted places in Britain.Each night, Laura introduces a story reconstructed from the gruesome past of the mill, in an effort to unpick the mysteries of its dark history, culminating in a grand finale as Halloween arrives.CreditsProduced by Hawk & CleaverStarring by Emily Booth Edited by Karl HughesDirected by Andy Conduit-Turner Written by Ben Errington Performed by Jasmine ArchMusic - Sergey Cheremisinov SFX - Freesound.Org & Zapsplat.com Artwork by Ben Errington  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After an encounter with a strange woman, a ship and its crew find themselves lost at sea.Written by Vijay VarmanNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Spheriá and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseVijay Varman is a writer from London, England. He can be found on Twitter @CircleofCine Persephone Rose plans to live long enough, with the help of cybernetic augmentations, to travel to the stars and make extraterrestrial friends. When she isn't performing Satanic rituals, she scrapes by as a writer and voice actor of things that are not always for the faint of heart.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

A quiet beach town has a mysterious shipwreck laying just off shore. An evening swim draws one woman dangerously close to the truth that rests beneath the water.Written by Cyndi GradelNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Kai Engel and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseFollow Cyndi on Twitter at @cyndigradel.Writer, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains Jasmine Arch lives in a nook of Belgian countryside with two horses, four dogs, and a husband who knows better than to distract her when she's writing.Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Other Stories, NewMyths.com and Hybrid Fiction, among others. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

A brutal murderer sets off into the unforgiving swamps of Louisiana in search of money he had hidden after a deadly bank heist goes wrong. Instead he finds an old steamboat that will take him on a hellish journey of repentance.Written by Richard Beauchamp Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Duncan Muggleton and Thom Robson  And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Richard Beauchamp is an American author of dark fiction, whose tales can be found in several magazines and anthologies. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RichardBeauchampOfficial Instagram- r_b_authorYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

You’ve spent your whole life in Bakersburn and you’d do anything to get out, wouldn’t you? Well, luckily the Captain’s in town and looking for a fresh recruit.Written by CJ Bubbles Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie, Myuu, and  Thom Robson  And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Follow CJ Bubbles at bubblyboi.comErika is a mother, narrator, visual artist and an animal husbandry technician. How does she manage it all? No idea, but her artwork can be seen on her Instagram (@efventu) or you can visit her artist page www.facebook.com/BioArtsyYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

No Help NeededWritten by David Tremblayjoin in with future flash fiction competitions at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

A courier's curiosity gets the better of him as he runs black parcels to the exclusive parts of town. Written by Dan Howarth Narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Chris Zabriskie, Myuu, and Thom Robson  And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Dan Howarth is a writer from the North of England. His fiction has featured in a variety of places online and in print. He once got nominated for a British Fantasy Award but didn't win. This has basically wrecked his whole bio. His most recent release is Dulce Et Decorum Est from Demain Publishing. You can connect with Dan at www.danhowarthwriter.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. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Secrets have a curious nature about them, almost as if they have a mind of their own. It’s not just Nina’s past secrets that are about to be exposed but something far more grotesque.Written by Vanessa WatsonNarrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Silicon Transmitter and Thom Robson  And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

A man finds himself in a waking nightmare, from which there seems to be no escape.Written by Denver GrenellNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseDenver Grenell is a writer of dark fiction who lives with his family in the small rural town of Featherston in New Zealand. A life-long horror hound who got back into writing after a long break, he is now making up for lost time, furiously expelling every idea that has collected inside his skull over the years. His stories have been featured in Crystal Lake Publishing's Shallow Waters anthologies and Black Hare Press' Ancients anthology. Follow him on Instagram @degrineer and also his horror account @beware.the.moon.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Amy is ordinary; she swears, uses social media and relies on smart technology to keep her home secure. However, when a package mysteriously arrives on her doorstep, she soon longs for more traditional methods of security, like locks and keys.Written by Mike HargreavesNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Spheriá, Umcorps, and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseWriter, poet, narrator, podcaster and all round chaos-for-brains Jasmine Arch lives in a nook of Belgian countryside with two horses, four dogs, and a husband who knows better than to distract her when she's writing.Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in The Other Stories, NewMyths.com and Hybrid Fiction, among others. Find out more about her or her work at JasmineArch.com.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

You can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Being yourself can be more difficult than you’d think - Especially when who you are keeps changingWritten by Andy Conduit-Turner Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Karl Hughes and Duncan Muggleton With music by Duncan Muggleton and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Andy Conduit-Turner, is a UK based writer, editor and producer of fiction as well as an occasional podcast crasher and quiz host with a love of all things strange and spooky.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

What if life as you know it was not as you knew it. Where do you go when you don't know where you've been? What if the past you think you remember is now broken, fractured into something jarring and unrecognizable. What then?Written by Matthew C. ButcherNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Velleitie and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseMatthew C. Butcher is a novelist, writer for the chart-topping podcast 'The Other Stories' and soon to be breaking into the medium of graphic novels. He has a keen interest in near-future sci-fi and conspiracy and enjoys speculating at what point everything goes awry. Despite the generally graphic and miserable themes in his writing, he promises he's actually quite a pleasant person. Honest.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. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Being a normal guy in a world of superheroes, it’s tough to feel like the hero of even your own story, but if you can find love your story could surpass them all.Written by Richard ReynoldsNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Dee Yan-Key and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Free Music Archive and Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseRichard 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.Persephone Rose plans to live long enough, with the help of cybernetic augmentations, to travel to the stars and make extraterrestrial friends. When she isn't performing Satanic rituals, she scrapes by as a writer and voice actor of things that are not always for the faint of heart.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Things aren't going well for Stan Candera - the alien vessel that's been hovering above Bethlehem Tower since he was 16 has sparked into malevolent life, he's fallen in with a Cambodian street-gang, and he's about to miss his little sister's sixteenth birthday...Written by Chris KelsoNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Umcorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by FreesoundThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseChris Kelso is a British Fantasy Award-nominated, multi-translated genre writer, illustrator, and anthologist. His work has been published in - 3AM Magazine, Black Static, Locus, Interzone, Daily Science Fiction, Antipodean-SF, SF Signal, Dark Discoveries, The Lovecraft e-zine, Sensitive Skin, Evergreen Review, Verbicide, The Unquiet Dreamer - a Literary tribute to Harlan Ellison, and many others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The ChaseWritten by Jay AdairLeave a review on Podchaser to enter the giveaway!http://podchaser.com/theotherstoriesYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Two men battle for escape, knowing they are watched, but not knowing the rules of the game.Written by Liam Hogan Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Duncan Muggleton and Thom Robson  And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Check out Liam Hogan's work at happyendingnotguaranteed.blogspot.com You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

In John Thirty’s community, efficiency is valued above all else. Efficiency is improved by the unique number tasks that strengthen every worker, transcending fatigue, pain, and the forgotten concept of violence.Written by Sarah Jane Justice Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Kai Engel and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Sarah Jane Justice is a South Australian creative whose work has been commended in a number of fields. She competed as a national finalist in the 2018 Australian Poetry Slam, counts four releases of original music to her name, and has seen her poetry and prose published around the world, including in releases from The Blue Nib, Black Hare Press, and Pure Slush.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

In a future, highly regulated society, the Authorities control all human behaviour, including how life companions are selected, even forbidding the use of the word love. Any societal transgressions are punished with banishment and scarring of the offenders. Before the banishment and scarring, a transgressor is compelled to write a handwritten confession.Written by J. J. SteinfeldNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseCanadian fiction writer, poet, and playwright J. J. Steinfeld lives on Prince Edward Island, where he is patiently waiting for Godot’s arrival and a phone call from Kafka. While waiting, he has published 20 books, including Madhouses in Heaven, Castles in Hell (Stories, Ekstasis Editions, 2015), An Unauthorized Biography of Being (Stories, Ekstasis Editions, 2016), Absurdity, Woe Is Me, Glory Be (Poetry, Guernica Editions, 2017), A Visit to the Kafka Café (Poetry, Ekstasis Editions, 2018), and Gregor Samsa Was Never in The Beatles (Stories, Ekstasis Editions, 2019). His short stories and poems have appeared in numerous anthologies and periodicals internationally, and over 50 of his one-act plays and a handful of full-length plays have been performed in Canada and the United States.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. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs and posters are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

In a future reduced to numbers, The Algorithm is God and God's judgement is final.Written by Matthew C. ButcherNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseMatthew C. Butcher is a novelist, writer for the chart-topping podcast 'The Other Stories' and soon to be breaking into the medium of graphic novels.He has a keen interest in near future sci-fi and conspiracy and enjoys speculating at what point everything goes awry.Despite the generally graphic and miserable themes in his writing, he promises he's actually quite a pleasant person. Honest.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

An arsonist, trapped in a blaze of his own creation is taunted by a mysterious figureWritten by Andy Conduit-TurnerNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Duncan Muggleton and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseAndy Conduit-Turner, is a UK based writer, editor and producer of fiction as well as an occasional podcast crasher and quiz host with a love of all things strange and spooky.Pursuing a personal quest to write across all possible mediums, settings and styles, Andy’s stories to date range from the far flung future to hellish dreamscapes and from navigating the perils of werewolves in Victorian London, to overcoming the perils of time looping doomsday devices, and he’s only just getting started!In addition to several appearances of his short stories in Hawk & Cleaver’s, The Other Stories podcast and taking part in the collaborative blockbuster “The Nest”, Andy also writes in comic format. His debut comic anthology featuring collaborations with other writers and some of the greatest talents in independent comic art can be found published by Horde Comics across both in digital and print format.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. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriterYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

For Carlisle waking up from cryogenic sleep aboard an unknown spaceship with amnesia and a headache is perfectly normal. It’s only as his memories return that things start getting weird! Written by Karl PoyzerNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Through the virgin forest the voices come, the fire’s heat felt for miles around. An orange sky leads Toya towards her rite of passage where she finally claims her place among her people.Written by Daniel Willcocks Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Duncan Muggleton And sound effects provided by Freesound.Org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Daniel Willcocks is the bestselling author behind such dark fiction titles as ‘They Rot’, ‘They Remain’, and ‘Lazarus’ – written alongside Luke Kondor – as well as ‘The Caitlin Chronicles’ with top 10 Amazon author Michael Anderle. He is also the producer of the Great Writers Share podcast, interviewing the best and brightest authors around today. To find out more about Dan’s work, visit www.danielwillcocks.com You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Mercy’s deadly obsessions are born from a challenging youth, and will end in flames.Written by Sarah CrockfordNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseSarah Crockford is a writer and pet behaviourist, who lives in Kent, England. Normally to be found writing romantic comedies and dog training advice, she's recently been delving into the darker side of her mind with short stories featuring elements of psychological thriller and horror. She's worried she's enjoying more than she ought to. More information can be found on her website www.sarahcrockford.comYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

A vigilante by trade, Joey finds herself peeking into the dark corners of her psyche to reveal desires she never knew existed.Written by Vanessa WatsonNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Calum Paterson, Myuu, and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org and Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Tyler always hoped he would be immortalised as one of the bodybuilding greats, but not like this.Written by Ian J Middleton Narrated by Justin FifeEdited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Mellarn and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.Org and IncompetechThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Ian J. Middleton is a horror writer who dabbles in novels, short stories and flash fiction. Check out more of his work at www.ianjmiddleton.comCheck out our new books:One To Five Million by Luke KondorCollaboration for Authors by Daniel WillcocksYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bill meets Candy while searching for his missing brother-in-law. But Candy is not what she seems, and Bill needs to listen carefully to what she says.Written by David RaeNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Umcorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.OrgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseDavid’s first full-length dark fantasy novel CROWMAN is available on Amazon now.You can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charley’s visit to the top of the world takes a dark turn and he finds out an insignificant bauble is a trophy worth his life.Written by Chris DeanNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Mellarn, Umcorps, and Thom RobsonSound effects were provided by Freesound.OrgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseYou can help support the show over at Patreon.com/HawkandCleaverYou can join our Bookclub and chat about the podcast over at Facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaverT-shirts and mugs are available at www.gumroad.com/hawkandcleaverThe Other Stories is a production 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.

Our featured flash fiction story today is:My Imaginary FriendWritten by Kristopher BishopWrite for The Other Stories!Regular submissions - http://www.hawkandcleaver.com/submissionsFlash Fiction Contest - https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaver Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Sadie goes off hiking in the heart of the wilderness, Gemma seizes the opportunity to unwind with a raft of movies and bubbly. When she doesn’t come back and a storm rolls in though, Gemma begins to fear the worst.Written by Kev HarrisonNarrated by Alexandra ElroyEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Chris Zabriskie, Myuu, and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided and Freesound.org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseKev Harrison is a British writer of horror and dark fiction living in Lisbon, Portugal. His debut novella, The Balance, is available now from Lycan Valley Press, while his novelette, Cinders of a Blind Man Who Could See, is available now from Demain Publishing. His short fiction has appeared in a variety of magazines and anthologies, including Lost Films, from Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing, In Darkness, Delight, from Corpus Press, Aphotic Realm’s ‘Fangs’ issue and on podcasts such as Tales to Terrify and The Other Stories from Hawk and Cleaver. You can find out more about his work at www.kevharrisonfiction.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel wasn’t searching for faraway places, but sometimes reality is thinner than we think, and a place can find you.Written by Ryan Harville Narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Spheriá, Chris Zabriskie, and Thom Robson And sound effects provided b Freesound.org and Zapsplat.comThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Ryan Harville is a horror and sci-fi author from the United States and lives along Alabama's Gulf Coast. His latest work can be found in the horror anthology The Big Book of Blasphemy from ryanharvillewriting.com to see a list of his previous and upcoming publications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two brothers are never the same after encountering a terrible man on their shortcut home. Written by David J ThirteenNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Umcorps and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseDavid J. Thirteen is a writer of horror and dark fiction with stories in various anthologies, including his latest in the collection, Coppice and Brake, available now from Crone Girls Press. Find out more about David's writing at DavidJThirteen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ageing concert violinist is haunted by her memories. The loneliest place to be is in a crowd, especially when you have a terrible secret.Written by Kezia Kynaston-MitchellNarrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Kosta T and Thom RobsonWith added ghostly hums provided by Kayleigh SmithThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseKezia Kynaston-Mitchell is a speculative fiction and horror author, approximately forty percent caffeine by volume. Connect on Twitter – @KeziaKynaston – or check out keziakynastonmitchell.com for free short reads and upcoming releases. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A big welcome to new art, new creators, and brand new theme of The Other Stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman in her waning years reflects on the life she shared with her late-husband. Loneliness can rust and tarnish memories, and the parasite which she calls ‘love’ eats away at the last of her humanity.Written by Daniel Willcocks Narrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Myuu and Thom Robson The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion HouseDaniel Willcocks is the bestselling author behind such dark fiction titles as ‘They Rot’, ‘They Remain’, and ‘Lazarus’ – written alongside Luke Kondor – as well as ‘The Caitlin Chronicles’ with top 10 Amazon author Michael Anderle. He is also the producer of the Great Writers Share podcast, interviewing the best and brightest authors around today. To find out more about Dan’s work, visit www.danielwillcocks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When her strange niece comes for a visit, a woman must face a parasitic doll and its unearthly attachment to her family.Written by Kathryn StaublinNarrated by Alexandra ElroyEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.OrgThe episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After three years of silence, Eddie receives a surprise call from his old friend, Victor. Inside the apartment, things grow from weird to weirder to full-on WTF.Written by Michael David WilsonNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by Umcorps and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Design.Michael David Wilson is a professional writer, editor, podcaster, and the founder of thisishorror.co.uk. His debut novella, The Girl in the Video, will be published on April 28th by Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing, and House of Bad Memories will be published in 2021 by Grindhouse Press. Connect with Michael at www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk or @wilsonthewriter on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.