

Tales to Terrify
Drew Sebesteny
The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. —A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. —Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. —Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your darkest fears. We're unique in our simplicity, bringing pure tales of terror to your ears audiobook-style – unadulterated and unadorned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jan 19, 2024 • 42min
Tales to Terrify 625 Dan Micklethwaite
Author Dan Micklethwaite shares 'No Use Crying' about a medium's journey with real talent. Topics include medium's compassion, eerie seance, isolation, and delusion. Plus, a reading by Georgia Cook and gratitude to supporters.

Jan 12, 2024 • 46min
Tales to Terrify 624 JR Blanes
JR Blanes, author of 'Heart Rot', discusses a pioneer family battling an evil nature infection. Themes include survival, sacrifice, and desperate measures to save a loved one from a deadly fungal infection. The story captures intense emotions, trauma, and familial duty amidst a grim atmosphere.

Jan 5, 2024 • 43min
Tales to Terrify 623 Katherine Traylor & Ville Meriläinen
Writer Katherine Traylor shares a haunting tale of a lonely widow finding solace in a song while Ville Meriläinen's story explores a doll maker struggling with his eerie masterpiece. The podcast delves into themes of grief, manipulation, and supernatural occurrences in a chilling and atmospheric narrative.

Dec 29, 2023 • 43min
Tales to Terrify 622 Chris Kuriata
Author Chris Kuriata discusses 'Our Gentleman of Blue Bay Massage'. The story follows a woman's encounter with a difficult client at a massage parlor, leading to unsettling events. The narrative explores mystery, foreboding, and eerie encounters, creating a tense atmosphere. The tale includes a frantic hospital visit, a haunting night drive, and a dark encounter at the massage parlor, filled with desperation and inner turmoil.

Dec 22, 2023 • 1h 28min
Tales to Terrify 621 Charles Dickens
Renowned author Charles Dickens discusses his classic novel 'A Christmas Carol' in a chilling Christmas-themed episode. Topics include Scrooge's transformation, encounters with ghosts, and the heartwarming Cratchit family gathering, showcasing themes of redemption and kindness.

Dec 15, 2023 • 58min
Tales to Terrify 620 Rick Kennett
Welcome to episode 620. This week, we meet a man whose visit to tropical Queensland takes a frighteningly frigid turn.COMING UPGood Evening: Thank-you: 00:01:06Rick Kennett’s The Seas of Castle Hill Road as read by Graeme Dunlop: 00:03:57PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchRick KennettGraeme Dunlop on X (@Kibitzer)Graeme Dunlop | PodcastleOriginal 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.

Dec 8, 2023 • 48min
Tales to Terrify 619 Z. J. Garcia & Samuel Feldstein
Welcome to episode 619. We have two tales for you this week. First, two sisters living in perpetual darkness crave the light. Then, the strange growth on a man’s arm becomes something surprisingly dear to him.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Z. J. Garcia’s The Shuttered House as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:03:44[Trigger] Samuel Feldstein’s The Man Who Was a Boy Made of Memories as read by Sarah Mehra: 00:19:11TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Man Who Was a Boy Made of Memories contains scenes of self-harm.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchZ. J. GarciaZ. J. Garcia on Facebook (@zjgarciawrites)Krystal HammondKrystal Hammond on X (@thekmhammond)Samuel Feldstein on X (@swisewrites)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.

Dec 1, 2023 • 47min
Tales to Terrify 618 Sasha Brown & J. V. Gachs
Welcome to episode 618. We have two tales for you this week. First, a boy and his uncle learn new things about each other during a family barbecue. Then, an elderly woman whose family was ravaged by war learns it’s never too late to get revenge.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Sasha Brown’s I’m Gonna Show You Something Awful as read by Jesse Holt: 00:02:36J. V. Gachs’ Ay, Carmela as read by Maurine McLean: 00:15:13PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchJesse HoltJesse Holt on Twitter (@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.

Nov 24, 2023 • 47min
Tales to Terrify 617 Kathleen Palm & Derek Alan Jones
Welcome to episode 617. We have two tales for you this week. First, a clown afraid of his inner darkness seeks the help of a therapist. Then, a woman hopes to conquer her fear of death by communing with the other side.COMING UPGood Evening: Happy American Thanksgiving: 00:01:06Kathleen Palm’s Freckles as read by Spencer DiSparti: 00:04:41Derek Alan Jones’ The Amber Jar as read by Dan Gurzynski: 00:23:21PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSpencer DiSparti on SoundCloudDerek Alan JonesDan Gurzynski on LibrivoxOriginal 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.

Nov 17, 2023 • 1h
Tales to Terrify 616 Ryan C. Bradley & Tom Leaf
Welcome to episode 616. We have two animal tales for you this week. A recently retired prison warden finds herself relaxing on her grandmother's front porch with an old friend. Then, a peculiar young man with a checkered past and a dark fascination for baby animals is finally forced to face his darkest fears.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Ryan C. Bradley’s Jailbreak as read by Josie Babin: 00:05:36[Trigger] Tom Leaf’s Here Kitty Kitty as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:32:44TRIGGER WARNINGSHere Kitty Kitty contains scenes of animal death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchRyan C. BradleyAndrew 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.