Tales to Terrify

Welcome to episode 645. This week, we share the winners of our Secret Societies flash fiction contest! COMING UPGood Evening: Bram Stoker Awards, Flash Contest Results: 00:01:06Runner-up: Erica Ruppert’s Needs Must as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:03:50Runner-up: Akis Linarthos’ Wolfmind as read by Spencer DiSparti: 00:13:20Winner: Liam Hogan’s The Gourman Society as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:23:25PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker Awards ResultsKrystal HammondKrystal Hammon on X (@thekmhammond)Akis LinardosSpencer DiSparti on Soundcloud (@thagirionband)Liam HoganLiam Hogan on X (@LiamJHogan)Andrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 644. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman finally catches the object of her desire… and won’t ever let go. Then, a young couple plagued by the supernatural enlists the help of a medium. But how deep does their trouble go?COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Contest Update: 00:01:06A. M. Symes’ Chipping Away as read by Summer Brooks: 00:03:02Mike Thorn’s The Shape of Our Damnation as read by Austin Stern: 00:10:34PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSummer Brooks | Slice of SciFiMike ThornMike Thorn on X (@MikeThornWrites)Austin Stern on YouTubeAustin Stern | Eerie Podcast on YouTubeAustin Stern on SoundCloudOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 643. We have one tale for you this week, about the dark secret behind a woman’s perfect marriage… and her plot to take back control. COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Contest Update: 00:01:06Sean J. K. Heasman’s A Domestic as read by Josie Babin: 00:03:24PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 642. We have one tale for you this week, featuring a ghastly banshee, a cadaver that won't stay put, and an infectious and sinister smile.COMING UPGood Evening: Submissions: 00:01:06F. Marion Crawford’s The Dead Smile as read by Dan Gurzynski: 00:03:51PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchOpen for SubmissionsDan Gurzynski on LibrivoxOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 641. This week we share the rest of this year’s Bram Stoker Award nominees in short fiction.COMING UPGood Evening: Bram Stoker Awards: 00:01:06[Trigger] Rachael K. Jones’ The Sound of Children Screaming as read by Curtis Michael Holland: 00:02:58[Trigger] L. E. Daniels’ Silk as read by Nikolle Doolin: 00:37:29TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Sound of Children Screaming contains scenes of school violence and child harm.Silk contains racial/ethnic slurs and scenes of suicide/suicidal ideation, animal death and child death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsStokerCon 2024Horror Writer’s AssociationRachael K. Jones on Bluesky (@rachaelkjones)Curtis Michael HollandNikolle DoolinOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 640­. This week, we have three special tales for you – the first set of nominees for this year’s Bram Stoker Awards.COMING UPGood Evening: Bram Stoker Awards: 00:01:06Cindy O’Quinn Quondam as read by Nicole Swanson: 00:05:17Nadine Aurora Tabing’s An Inherited Taste as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:23:22Sam J. Miller’s If Someone You Love Has Become a Vurdalak as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:47:38PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBram Stoker AwardsStokerCon 2024Horror Writer’s AssociationNicole SwansonNadine Aurora TabingKrystal HammondKrystal Hammond on X (@thekmhammond)Sam J. MillerAndrew GibsonAndrew Gibson | The Narrator Nook DiscordAndrew Gibson | The Haven DiscordOriginal Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegreSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 639. Guest host Andrew Gibson takes the reins this week for two tales. First, an unscrupulous archaeologist searches for immortality. Then, a man seeks to shed the burden of conscious thought.COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Andrew Gibson: 00:01:06Eris Young’s Idomeneja, Or, The Death Mask as read by Michelle Kane: 00:02:58[Trigger] Richard S. Crawford’s Trying to Stay Dead as read by Jesse Holt: 00:23:17TRIGGER WARNINGSTrying to Stay Dead contains scenes of Suicide/Suicidal IdeationPERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchMichelle Kane on X (@shelldavis72)Richard S. CrawfordJesse HoltJesse Holt on X (@jesseholtvoice)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to episode 638. Guest host Spencer DiSparti takes a look at the music behind the screams. Then, a woman forced to cast curses for coin accepts a contract against her better judgement.COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Spencer DiSparti, Music in Horror Film: 00:01:06Renan Bernardo’s Curselifter as read by Aven Shore: 00:08:22PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSpencer DiSparti on SoundcloudRenan BernardoRenan Bernardo on X (@RenanBernardo)Original Score by Nebulus EntertainmentNebulus on FacebookNebulus on InstagramSPECIAL THANKS TOAmanda CarrilloLestle BaxterOrion D. HegrePaul BelcherSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Author James Cato's story 'Flying Water' is featured, where a woman delves into the unknown for riches. The tale explores eerie post-apocalyptic landscapes, underwater mysteries in an ancient mansion, and chilling confrontations at the beach. The chapter expresses gratitude to supporters and patrons for their contributions.

Author Paul Van Sickle's chilling tale 'Dwelling' is featured on the podcast, centering around a photographer's visit to a friend's castle where sinister events unfold. The story delves into themes of mystery, surrealism, and unease, as the protagonist encounters enigmatic cats and a clash of egos between characters. The episode also explores sleep hacks, loneliness, and the importance of engaging further with the show.