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

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.

Did you ever get an itch that went deeper than the surface, as though little critters were inside you—running up and down your spine? Written by Mark Towse  Narrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl Hughes With music by Wialenove and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comThe illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House DesignAfter a 30-year hiatus, Mark recently gave up a lucrative career in sales to pursue his dream of being a writer. His passion and belief have resulted in pieces in many prestigious magazines, including Flash Fiction Magazine, Raconteur, Breaking Rules Publishing, Books N' Pieces, Artpost, Colp, The Horror Zine, Antipodean SF, Page & Spine, Twenty-Two Twenty-Eight, and Montreal Writes. His work has also appeared twice on The No Sleep Podcast, once on The Grey Rooms Podcast and is also set to appear on Centropic Oracle. Ten anthologies to date include his work, two of which are on the 2019 Horror Writers Association recommended list, and a further eight anthologies set for imminent release also contain his work. His first collection, ‘Face the Music’ has just been released by All Things That Matter Press and is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dymocks, etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning.Check out Tales of What!? today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many humans have sought the path to godhood but have failed to discover the secret, who could have imagined that the true path starts with an act of murder? Written by Richard ReynoldsNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Myuu and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgThe illustration for the cover art was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House.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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Try Floatation Therapy! Looking for relief from stress and anxiety? Searching for an oasis for the spirit, mind and body? Immersive yourself in tranquility and a womb-like atmosphere. And the best part? No one can hear you scream. Written by Angelique FawnsNarrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Duncan MuggletonWith music by UMCorps and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.Org The cover art illustration is by Luke Spooner of Carrion House. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unable to perfect his podcast audio, asocial voice artist Jake makes a deal with a mystical being to improve his recording. But at what cost? Written & narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.Org The illustration for the cover art was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House.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, @jcurranwriter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When the world is cast into a silent prison, can an innocent child understand the dangers? Written by John Shields Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Chris ZabriskieAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.Org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My mother loved me so much it almost killed her. When her new partner moved in with us, he almost killed me. Curtis never earned my silence, he took it.Written by Daniel WillcocksNarrated by Josh Curran Edited Karl Hughes and Duncan MuggletonWith music by Andrew KNAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgDaniel 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.

Our featured flash fiction story today is:Hey, Valentine. Written by Amanda LangNarrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Karl HughesAnd the cover art was provided by James Ortiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man views a strange piece of art during a show that begins to corrupt his mind until he finally succumbs to the painting’s dark intentions. Written by Zach FridayNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Spheriá and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgWith artwork provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House.Zach Friday is an editor for DBND Publishing. Visit their website, dbndpublishing.com, for more great horror stories from established and new horror writers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dark and brooding Howie is changed forever after a failed suicide attempt causes him brain damage. His father believes that something wicked remains in the boy’s mind, and those suspicions are confirmed after the boy gifts him a strange, painted rock—a paperweight.Written by A.L. KingNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Umcorps and Thom RobsonWith sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comThe artwork for today’s theme is by Luke Spooner at Carrion HouseIt is important to note that the character of Howie in my tale was on a sinister path well before he suffered cognitive impairments. Please do not take this spooky little story as a reason to see or treat those who have suffered brain damage any differently. No matter who we are and what struggles we face, we should try to show each other patience, kindness, and respect. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A struggling artist turned gallery owner launches his attempt to become remembered.Written by Dan HowarthNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Umcorps and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgDan Howarth is a writer from the North West of England. He has co-edited three anthologies, the most recent of these, Pareidolia was launched by Black Shuck Books in July 2019. His chapbook Dulce Et Decorum Est is available from Demain Press. Dan can be found on Twitter via @danhowarth20. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

48.1 To Hear The Minstrel PlayWhen dad tells you not to rummage around the junk room, it’s usually for a reason… a deadly reason. Written by John Campbell & Luke KondorNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Mellarn and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comCheck out more of Luke’s work at LukeKondor.com and check out John’s writings at Archaeodad.com.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcoming in our new theme with news and survey giveaways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Flying to the remote jungle to collect his deceased father’s body, a grieving son experiences strange visions on the airline flight over.Written by John Crinan & Hannah MariskaNarrated by Grant PatrizioEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Thom RobsonAnd sound effects were provided by Freesound.OrgHannah Mariska is a London based writer. Find her on Twitter @hannah_mariska.John Crinan is a writer and podcaster. Check out more of his work at www.johncrinan.com or on Twitter, @johncrinan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s art and stories and were the winners of our Facebook group Flash Fiction competition. Head over to the Facebook group now to keep up with the good times.https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaver/E.L.F 2006Written by Owen Bailey-BurneNarrated by Josh CurranChristmas SurpriseWritten by Scott BurgherNarrated by Jasmine ArchClaus Is Coming To TownWritten by John ShieldsNarrated by Persephone RoseSnowflakesWritten by John ShieldsNarrated by Luke KondorEdited by Karl HughesWith artwork by Richard ReynoldsWith music and sound effects by ToiletRollTube and Lena Orsa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A dead body is found at a holiday camp, sparking the staff to not only have to answer questions but start asking some of their own. Written by Dan Howarth Narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided Freesound.org Dan Howarth is a writer from the North West of England. He has co-edited three anthologies, the most recent of these, Pareidolia was launched by Black Shuck Books in July 2019. His chapbook Dulce Et Decorum Est is available from Demain Press. Dan can be found on Twitter via @danhowarth20 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a motivational speaker realises he’s no longer true to himself he must take drastic steps to recapture his authenticity.Written by Michael David WilsonNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Inspector J, Spheriá, Chris Zabriskie, and Thom Robson.And sound effects provided by Freesound.orgMichael David Wilson is a professional writer, editor, podcaster, and the founder of thisishorror.co.uk. His forthcoming novella, The Girl in the Video, will be published later this year by Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing. Connect with Michael at www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk or @wilsonthewriter on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the winter solstice approaches, the masked boys of the northern villages prepare to ward off the siege of the dark spirits. In one village though, there is only one boy. Will it be enough or will the darkness ravage the land?Written by Kev HarrisonNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.OrgKev Harrison is a writer of dark fiction, living in Lisbon, Portugal. His latest release, Cinders of a Blind Man Who Could See, is available now and his website, www.kevharrisonfiction.com is the place for all the latest news on his writing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A wave goodbye to those from beyond the grave, and a big sloppy welcome to those hidden behind their masks. Links!The Facebook Group The Survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie died inside a long time ago. A victim of domestic abuse she simply exists from one day to the next. Written by Andy Morris Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Spheriá, Myuu, and Thom Robson Check out more of Andy’s work here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

If you could never be killed, how would you use your gift? Saving lives? Making a difference to mankind? Or would you join the Callaghan Brothers Space Circus and entertain the masses by being killed over and over again for your adoring fans?Written by J. AskewNarrated by Erika VenturaEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Freesound.orgJ. Askew enjoys exploring mental health issues, sexual identity, and disability through sci-fi and horror. She is a member of the Horror Writers Association and aims to be a leading female author in her genres. She has been published in Awakenings Literary Magazine and Dead Man's Tome. Her debut novel, Green Again, which explores mental health and neurodiverse people at the end of the world, is currently in editing and will be released in 2020. In the meantime she is enjoying writing short stories that show the strength of those with alternate needs in a sci-fi or horror setting. She is a member of the LGBTQ community and identifies as bisexual. J. Askew tweets at @J_Askew_Author.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Even as a ghost, it may be prove hard to escape the clutch of your murderer.Written and narrated by Jasmine Arch Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgJasmine Arch is a poet, writer, narrator and artist with chaos for brains. Connect with her on Twitter @jaye_arch. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"My son, wherefore seek'st thou thy face thus to hide?" "Look, father, the Erl-King is close by our side!"Written by Elana GomelNarrated by Alexandra ElroyEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Zapsplat.comAnd sound effects provided by Freesoung.orgElana Gomel is the author of six non-fiction books published by Routledge, Macmillan and others and of numerous articles on subjects ranging from science fiction and fantasy to posthumanism and Victorian literature. Her fantasy and science fiction stories appeared in Apex, Timeless Tales, Mythic, The Fantasist, and other magazines; and in anthologies The Apex Book of World SF, People of the Book, Zion’s Fiction, Ink Stains, Transcendent and others. Her collection of stories Un/home was published by Alban Lake in 2018. She is the author of three fantasy and science fiction novels: A Tale of Three Cities (2013) The Hungry Ones (2018), and The Cryptids (2019). The fairy-tale-based novel Nightwood is scheduled to come out this year.She can be found at www.citiesoflightanddarkness.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Featuring the winning flash fiction story from our Facebook group:Where The Spiders Dwell by Andy Morris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With The Nest all over with, I managed to grab one of the writers, Andy Conduit-Turner, and nail him down for a little Q&A session.Back to our usual programming next week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No school. No parents. No way out.The disappearance of four single parents leads to an investigation by the children they leave behind. The youngsters are convinced that a sinister supernatural force is responsible.ACT 5 - ENTER THE NESTTired, and increasingly desperate, the unlikely group of Jamie, Valerie, Isabel and Raheem all arrive at where they suspect The Nest is located. They plan on leaving either WITH their missing families, or not at all!Written by Andy Conduit-Turner along with the rest of The Nest writing teamNarrated by Persephone Rose, Alexandra Elroy, Josh Curran, Jasmine Arch, and me, Luke KondorEdited by Karl HughesTheme music by Timo HendersonFeaturing music by Adneonlux and Chris Zabriskie and MyuuAnd music and sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgThe Nest artwork was created by Luke Spooner at Carrion HousePurchase the book adaptation of The Nest on Amazon today!And if you’re enjoying The Nest, we’d love to hear your thoughts over social media or via a review of the podcast on your favourite podcast app.Check out more of our podcasting work over at www.HawkandCleaver.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No school. No parents. No way out.The disappearance of four single parents leads to an investigation by the children they leave behind. The youngsters are convinced that a sinister supernatural force is responsible.ACT 4 - RAHEEMRaheem hears the thing that stalks his small town — horrible, screeching sounds that his father assures him are just the storm outside. But Raheem knows different: He has seen the creature and tonight, armed with his camera, he’ll prove to his father that the monster is real… or die trying.Written by John CrinanNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Karl HughesTheme music by Timo HendersonFeaturing music by AdneonluxAnd music and sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgThe Nest artwork was created by Luke Spooner at Carrion HousePurchase the book adaptation of The Nest on Amazon today!And if you’re enjoying The Nest, we’d love to hear your thoughts over social media or via a review of the podcast on your favourite podcast app.Check out more of our podcasting work over at www.HawkandCleaver.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No school. No parents. No way out.The disappearance of four single parents leads to an investigation by the children they leave behind. The youngsters are convinced that a sinister supernatural force is responsible.ACT 3 - ISABELAfter her new look sparks yet another argument with her mum, Isabel is planning on sneaking out for the evening. When the power suddenly goes out, the fight with her mum quickly becomes the least of her worries.Written by Andy Conduit-TurnerNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesTheme music by Timo HendersonFeaturing music by AdneonluxAnd music and sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgThe Nest artwork was created by Luke Spooner at Carrion HousePurchase the book adaptation of The Nest on Amazon today!And if you’re enjoying The Nest, we’d love to hear your thoughts over social media or via a review of the podcast on your favourite podcast app.Check out more of our podcasting work over at www.HawkandCleaver.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No school. No parents. No way out.The disappearance of four single parents leads to an investigation by the children they leave behind. The youngsters are convinced that a sinister supernatural force is responsible.Act 2 - ValerieValerie wants nothing more than to celebrate her 16th birthday with her father and friends, but it seems no one has remembered. With the storm picking up pace, her father—the sheriff—picking up reports of missing people, and a school filled with nervous students, things are getting a little strange.Even stranger still, when Valerie returns home from school to a nasty surprise—and it definitely isn’t a partyWritten by Daniel WillcocksNarrated by Alexandra ElroyEdited by Karl HughesTheme music by Timo HendersonFeaturing music by Adneonlux and Chris ZabriskieAnd music and sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgThe Nest artwork was created by Luke Spooner at Carrion HousePurchase the book adaptation of The Nest on Amazon today!And if you’re enjoying The Nest, we’d love to hear your thoughts over social media or via a review of the podcast on your favourite podcast app.Check out more of our podcasting work over at www.HawkandCleaver.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

No school. No parents. No way out.The disappearance of four single parents leads to an investigation by the children they leave behind. The youngsters are convinced that a sinister supernatural force is responsible.ACT 1 - JAMIEThere's something not quite right in Creekwood Pines. Jamie, a kid with far too much responsibility for a boy his age, returns home after a successful day playing truant to find his mother missing and his younger brother over the moon with their new found freedom. However, as a storm draws in, they soon realise that something sinister is stalking the houses on their street.Written by Ben ErringtonNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesTheme music by Timo HendersonFeaturing music by AdneonluxAnd music and sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.orgFeaturing sounds from George Romero’s Night of the Living DeadIf you’re enjoying The Nest, we’d love to hear your thoughts over social media or via a review of the podcast on your favourite podcast app.Check out more of our podcasting work over at www.HawkandCleaver.com/podcasts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When Louise takes her son Luca on a trip to see his heritage in a long-sunken Venice of the future, she already knows the pitfalls of a city reclaimed by the sea. But once they begin to explore, it becomes apparent that more than the marble statues have been left behind.Written by Kev Harrison Narrated by Alexandra ElroyEdited by Karl Hughes With music by Velleitie and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comKev Harrison is a writer of horror and dark fiction living in Lisbon, Portugal. His latest story 'Snap' is out now in Corpus Press' new anthology, 'In Darkness, Delight: Creatures of the Night,' while his other work has featured in a variety of magazines and anthologies. Find out more about him at www.kevharrisonfiction.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a motorhome appears on his driveway, a man becomes obsessed with it. Written by Michael David Wilson Narrated by Grant Patrizio Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Ali Choolaei, Myuu, and Thom RobsonWith sound effects provided by Freesound.orgMichael David Wilson is a professional writer, editor, podcaster, and the founder of thisishorror.co.uk. His forthcoming novella, The Girl in the Video, will be published later this year by Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing. Connect with Michael at www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk or @wilsonthewriter on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a sunny, summer day, a married couple are on a search for their first house. But just when they think they've found their dream home, they find themselves lost in every sense of the word.Written by Ryan HarvilleNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Andrew KN and Thom RobsonWith sound effects provided by Freesound.orgRyan Harville is a horror and sci-fi author from the United States and lives along Alabama's Gulf Coast. Please visit his website, ryanharvillewriting.com to see a list of his previous and upcoming publications. If you'd like to enjoy some more of Ryan's work, along with stories from horror legends Clive Barker and Ramsey Campbell, please check out the horror anthology Dark Places, Evil Faces Volume II. One hundred percent of the proceeds from sales of the book go to the U.K. based charity Rethink Mental Illness. It's available now from amazon.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Two hikers travel to an eerie forest in search of adventure. When they stumble across an abandoned house, their fun trip turns into something more sinister.Written by Jason AdairNarrated by Justin FifeEdited by Karl HughesWith music by DIYSynthJunk, Zapsplat.com, and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided Freesound.orgJay Adair is an office worker, music instructor, and writer. His work has appeared in 101 Words, The Short Humour Site, Beneath the Rainbow and will appear in the upcoming issue of Jitter. Jay’s music with Jon Creeden & The Flying Hellfish and with Chad McCoy has been heard on CBC radio in Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Grab your Urbex climbing boots and your GoPro camera... get your spelunking hat on... and maybe bring a crucifix just in case... because today we're going to explore some ABANDONED PLACES... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Somewhere in the isolated mountains of rural Idaho, Marie and Elizabeth run for their lives from a man who preaches via abuse and drugs. During their escape, Marie discovers she has undergone a horrifying metamorphosis that could change the laws of human biology as we know it.Written by Richard BeauchampNarrated by Jasmine ArchEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Zapsplat.com and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by FreesoundRichard Beauchamp is a horror writer from North America with stories published in various anthologies and magazines including Gehenna and Hinnom's "2017 Year's Best Body Horror", Dark Water Syndicate Press's "Postcards From the Void" Anthology and Gypsum Sound Tales "Thuggish Itch: Viva Las Vegas Edition" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jack hasn't seen Erick in years. Old university friends, time has not been kind on their relationship. The reunion starts well, even if the choice of bar is a bit iffy. But why doesn't the barman take cash, and who are all the people who won't stop watching him...? Written by Jon Freeman and Daniel Willcocks Narrated by Grant Patrizio With music by Velleitie and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com Jon Freeman is a UK writer and director of film, whose credits include 'Blood on the Road' and the upcoming 'Whiskey Tears'. Daniel Willcocks is a bestselling author of dark fiction whose work can be found at www.danielwillcocks.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An animal rights activist confronts a grotesque family with plenty to hide.Written by Steven PrizemanNarrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl HughesWith music by Myuu and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comSteven Prizeman’s short stories and novels are available from Amazon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A fire cult steals a mysterious artifact from space. The cult's leader gets more than he bargained for - or perhaps exactly what he wanted!Written by Daniel Loring KeatingNarrated by Persephone RoseEdited by Karl HughesWith music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comDaniel Loring Keating is a writer, editor, and musician and you can check out more of his work at https://danielloringkeating.wordpress.com/And as always, be sure to check out Persephone Rose on the Emperor Pigs podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to the cult!Fill out a name tag and here's a token for your free pint from the bar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

An ambitious serving boy leaves the palace of the gods to meet his love. In his thoughts, he compares her to the beautiful princess, a member of the terrifying species that has enslaved the Earth.   Written by David J ThirteenNarrated by Josh CurranEdited by Karl Hughes With music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom RobsonAnd sound effects provided by Zapsplat.comYou can find out more about David’s work and where to connect at him onb his website: www.DavidJThirteen.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.