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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway.

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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.

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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.



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Welcome to episode 652. First, when her twin sister disappears on a trip to the beach, a girl is forbidden from going near water. But the lure is just too strong. Then, a hunted girl and her mother seek salvation in the forest.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06[Trigger] Spencer Best’s The Glass Beach as read by Sarah Mehra: 00:03:07[Trigger] L. P. Melling’s The Red Princess Who Was Hidden Underground as read by Janey Napier: 00:12:22TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Glass Beach contains scenes of Child Death.The Red Princess Who Was Hidden Underground contains scenes of Anti-Semitism.PERTINENT 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 651. We have one tale for you this week, about a group of outlaws running from the law… and deep into something far worse.COMING UPGood Evening: Flash Submissions and Thank-you: 00:01:06C. R. Langille’s The Deep Timber as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:03:43PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchAndrew 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 650. We have one tale for you, about a reluctant sailor aboard a privateer vessel whose search for justice uncovers something far more disturbing.COMING UPGood Evening: Thank-you and Submissions: 00:01:06[Trigger] Nathaniel Matthews Lee’s The Ship’s Cat as read by Tony Walker: 00:04:12TRIGGER WARNINGSThe Ship’s Cat contains scenes of Animal Abuse/Death.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchNathaniel Matthews LeeTony Walker (classicghostpodcast@gmail.com)Original 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 649. We have one tale for you this week, about a wily Roman courier who faces a threat beyond his imagining.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06M. J. Jones’ Quod Volunt Credunt as read by Alex Weinle: 00:02:31PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchM. J. Jones on X (@mjj_writes)Original 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 648. We have two tales for you this week, about some suspicious leftovers, and a woman who sacrifices everything for her newborn son.COMING UPGood Evening: Thank-you, Patreon Bonus: 00:01:06Rosemary Selking’s Lo Mein as read by Seth Williams: 00:03:45[Trigger] Justin Moritz’s What a Mother Would Do as read by Krystal Hammond: 00:11:42TRIGGER WARNINGSWhat a Mother Would Do contains scenes of Child Death, Animal Death, Domestic Abuse, Self-Harm, Suicidal Ideation.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchKrystal HammondKrystal Hammond on X (@thekmhammond)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 647. We have one tale for you, about a pair of strangers brought together over an unusual attachment to their collectibles.COMING UPGood Evening: Thank-You: 00:01:06Barbara A. Barnett’s Self Storage as read by Anthony Babington: 00:02:55PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchBarbara A. BarnettAnthony Babington on X (@alephbaker)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 646. We have two tales for you this week. First, a cantankerous old man develops an unlikely friendship. Then, a musician wants nothing to do with the tribute concert for his old band… if only he could get off so easily.COMING UPGood Evening: 00:01:06Patrick Barb’s Don’t Go in the Woods… or Do, See If I Care! as read by Rish Outfield: 00:02:48Steve Toase’s 7kHz as read by Dan Rabarts: 00:23:45PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchPatrick BarbPatrick Barb on X (@pbarb)Rish Outfield | The Dunesteef Audio Fiction MagazineRish Outfield on X (@OutfieldRish)Steve ToaseSteve Toase on PatreonSteve Toase on X (@stevetoase)Dan RabartsOriginal 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 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.
Welcome to episode 637, guest hosted by Stephen Gagin. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman who dives deep into the unknown in search or riches.COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Stephen Gagin: 00:01:06James Cato’s Flying Water as read by Emil Strand: 00:03:19PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchJames Cato on X (@the_sour_potato)Emily StrandEmily Strand on X (@ekcstrand)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 636. Guest host Seth Williams brings you one tale this week, about a down and out photographer who visit an old acquaintance in his newly acquired castle. But is his friend ill, or is there something more sinister at play? COMING UPGood Evening: Guest Host Seth Williams, Submissions are Open: 00:01:06Paul Van Sickle’s Dwelling as read by Brian Rollins: 00:05:36PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchSubmissions are OpenBrian RollinsBrian Rollins on X (@VoicesofBrian)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 635. Guest host Meredith returns once again to wrap up Women in Horror Month. Then, we meet an ailing mother forced to rely on her least favourite son for sustenance.COMING UPWiHM: NIGHTLIGHT Podcast: 00:01:06[Trigger] Kelsea Yu’s Obedient Son as read by Rebecca Wei Hsieh: 00:05:48TRIGGER WARNINGSObedient Son contains scenes of self harm.PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchNIGHTLIGHT PodcastNIGHTLIGHT Podcast on PatreonKelsea YuKelsea Yu on X (@anovelescape)Rebecca Wei HsiehRebecca Wei Hsieh on X (@GeneralAsian)Rebecca Wei Hsieh on Instagram (@GeneralAsian)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 634. Guest host Krystal Hammond takes the host seat for Women in Horror Month. Then, a man in search of his missing wife shelters in an abandoned lighthouse, only to discover something unsettlingly familiar within.COMING UPWiHM: horror audiobooks by women: 00:01:06Abigail Kemske’s Swirls and Eddies as read by Jim Matusik: 00:06:48PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchThis Appearing House by Ally Malinenko | Libro.fmThe Luminous Dead by Caitlin Starling | Libro.fmHold Back the Tide by Melinda Salisbury | Libro.fmNarrate for Tales to TerrifyAbigail KemskeAbigail Kemske on Instagram (@abigailkemske)Abigail Kemske on X (@abigailkemske)Jim MatusikOriginal 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 633. Guest host Meredith Morgenstern once again takes the reins for WiHM. For fiction, a lone settler struggles to stake his claim in the wilds of Kansas. Then, an unnatural force at the local cemetery seeks to avenge an act of murderous violence.COMING UPWiHM: Good Mourning, Nancy Podcast: 00:01:06Emily J. Weisenberger’s The Prairie’s Song as read by Rish Outfield: 00:05:28KC Grifant’s Unrest as read by Amanda Stribling: 00:21:51PERTINENT LINKSSupport us on Patreon! Spread the darkness.Shop Tales to Terrify MerchWiHM | Good Mourning, Nancy PodcastRish Outfield | The Dunesteef Audio Fiction MagazineRish Outfield on X (@OutfieldRish)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.
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Comments (110)

Matt Blakely

Shelley Levigne is a purveyor of "moist literature usually queer horror". Wtf does that even mean??

Mar 1st
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꧁WupperElfe꧂

The Yukon vampire novel Nancy mentioned is called Goldcamp Vampire, written by Elizabeth Ann Scarborough.

Jan 14th
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Matt Blakely

another great story 👏🏼

Dec 29th
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Elijah Reagan

That first story was way cool, very disturbing! A+!!

Dec 2nd
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Elijah Reagan

Whoa hang on, these stories were actually listenable, I can’t remember the last time I didn’t stop listening after the first ten minutes, but this is indeed a milestone..

Nov 18th
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Elijah Reagan

I do declare THAT was a very cool story, first week in a long time I was like " Damn...... okay..... cool story!!", more like this one

Apr 14th
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ipoopstandingup

gay fucking incest bullshit, nasty

Feb 19th
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Elijah Reagan

damn, the second story, about the Peeling, was actually worth listening to, I laughed, I cringed, and remained attentive, gettin' better!!

Dec 16th
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ipoopstandingup

annoying gay ass story, skip it.

Dec 16th
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Elijah Reagan

I'd consider becoming a Patron if the stories were better quality, I can't make it through a whole story most of the time, the stories back in the day were of the highest quality horror, lots of good authors, not just some bum who can form a sentence...... I really just want some good stories, especially if we're gonna be your benefactor, and I don't remember them ever asking for money back in the day either...

Nov 25th
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ipoopstandingup

what a stupid fucking story

Oct 21st
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Elijah Reagan

wow, ( sarcastic) nobody has heard this story before, what a copout, man. I swear this story has been on this show at least twice already, or maybe it's just EVERY OTHER show I have heard this one, ya know, when they run out of stories?!?!

Oct 14th
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NoahArkwright

Mitch McConnell would jerk off to this if he were still able to get his shriveled old dick hard.

Sep 11th
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NoahArkwright

Clown orgy with scat play and cattle prods - fuck ya!

Sep 11th
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NoahArkwright

What a freaking horror show this Sibyl and Janet are together, holy cow!

Sep 10th
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NoahArkwright

I'm a bit of a Holmes purist, but this story was charming, and even made me laugh a few times.

Sep 2nd
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Elijah Reagan

that was a very cool story, honestly the first time in ages that I was actually captured by a story on the show. Used to be full of good original stories that were actually horror. I keep listening ( I give it a few minutes, at least) and once in awhile there's a story worth my time.

May 7th
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Paul Blodgett

I'm listening to the back catalog so it's hard to know if things have changed yet, but listening to the first story was painful because of the audio quality. Hopefully Joe's recording setup has improved.

Mar 16th
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Michael Bailey

Decent story... terrible narration.

Dec 17th
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A M C Casiday

"Blanks" is an absolutely brilliant term. And such a good story.

Nov 26th
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