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A spine-chilling collection of classic stories and tales from the other side featuring classics from a wide variety of writers that include H.P. Lovecraft, Edgar Allen Poe, Algernon Blackwood, M.R. James, and many others. Radio dramas (suspense, horror, and gothic) will also be featured.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” The Magnus Archives is a weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continu ...
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Tales to Terrify

Drew Sebesteny

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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 ...
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Knifepoint Horror

SpectreVision Radio

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Tales of supernatural suspense written, produced, and narrated by Soren Narnia. The text of these stories is licensed under Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA. Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Introductory music for Spotify videos: 'Flare Star' by Michael Vignola, all rights reserved. SpectreVision Radio is a bespoke podcast network at the intersection between the arts and the uncanny, featuring a tapestry of shows exploring creati ...
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Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read ...
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The Short Horror Beer Cast

Paul Lorello and Alec Chambers

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Violating your earholes while pairing pints with classic horror, GenX style. Paul and Alec drink in the work of literary masters amidst collapsing scenery and pop culture digressions. Open all hours. www.shbeercast.com
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Horror Humor Hunger

Viggy Parr Hampton

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In Horror Humor Hunger, host and horror author Viggy Parr Hampton will scare you, make you laugh, and then feed you. Each season presents an original short story, followed by interviews with experts, discussion about the themes of the story and the nature of horror, and a custom-crafted recipe inspired by the story.
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AntipodeanSF

Ion Newcombe

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AntipodeanSF podcast/radio show is devoted to the presentation of flash speculative fiction stories (science fiction, fantasy, and horror). AntiSF is where speculative fiction belongs -- downside-up!
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The Horror Agenda

Carlos M. Camacho and Victor M. Garcia Jr.

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The Horror Agenda is a podcast from Carlos M. Camacho and Victor M. Garcia Jr. where we discuss OUR horror agenda. We dive into horror movies, horror short films and other horror properties from our perspectives as a recovering PhD and two aspiring filmmakers who have loved horror our whole lives. Tune in and BEWARE spoilers ahead.
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The Night's End Podcast

Dissonance Media

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The Night‘s End Podcast is a short story podcast. With a focus on dark fiction, it will leave you screaming for the night‘s end before each story is through. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Uncanny Japan

SpectreVision Radio

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folk ...
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Scared To Death

Dan Cummins, Lynze Cummins

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The paranormal comes to life as husband-wife duo Dan Cummins (acclaimed standup comedian and true horror fan) and Lynze Cummins (costume and wardrobe stylist for numerous film and television productions) share terrifying stories that will leave you sleeping with the lights on. Dan’s goal? To scare Lynze with creepy accounts of demonic possession, shadow people, and other eerie phenomena. And when he’s done, Lynze fights back with chilling fan-submitted tales of true horror. Together, they ex ...
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Into the Abyss

The Shadow Dweller

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A short horror story fictional audio podcast where in each episode the Shadow Dweller spins a new tale of horror, creepy stories and twisted tales to keep you company until you are swallowed by the Abyss.
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Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these "slices from the Siglerverse" — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call themselves the “Junkies,” always trembling for their next fiction fix. The first hit is always free… Season 1: SLAY 1 Season 2: BOOD IS RED Season 3: SLAY 2 S ...
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Things That Go Bump in the Night is a recurring podcast hosted by JC Bratton, a young adult horror short story writer. The podcast focuses on JC's short stories as well as topics related to urban legends, horror, superstitions, and anything "creepy." The title comes from JC's copyrighted collection of short stories.
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Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast

Stories Fables Ghostly Tales Podcast

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More than 900 Horror Episodes, and a NO ADVERT Podcast with original Horror narrated in Audio Drama format just for your earball's. Creepypasta, Nosleep, Project Gutenberg, Let's Not Meet, Old Time Radio, Personal Stories and so much more. There is literally a story for everyone on this Podcast and I can't wait to bring them to your lovely ears! 💖
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For those who thrill when a chill creeps down their spine, we have the show for you … Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary is a podcast series of short horror stories by Moth Sanctuary Productions. Each episode tells a new story that peeks behind the veil of the macabre and supernatural. But remember, if you go searching where the dark things are, be prepared for when the dark things find you!
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Sibling Horror

The Fradd Siblings

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Short horror stories written by The Fradd Siblings (Matt & Emma Fradd). Get the Sibling Horror book here: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08XS5V9S4?pf_rd_r=GG5G9TAEMZH53KKN9E0F&pf_rd_p=5ae2c7f8-e0c6-4f35-9071-dc3240e894a8&pd_rd_r=f1ab8830-1d2b-4eed-a1fe-0787139a62ac&pd_rd_w=mGgzi&pd_rd_wg=Y3rrz&ref_=pd_gw_unk A big thanks to Soren Narnia of Knifepoint Horror who inspired us to put pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard).
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DreadCast

DreadCast

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An Audiobook Podcast Series Featuring Original Short Horror Stories Check us out on: Facebook: www.facebook.com/DreadCastAudio/ Twitter: twitter.com/DreadCastAudio Instagram: www.instagram.com/dreadcastaudio/ Tumblr: dreadcastfiction.tumblr.com/ Patreon: www.patreon.com/DreadCast Created by Shehzar Shah Music by Sofrozyne.Music: www.youtube.com/channel/UC08XBs9O4-OkDPAJl-RQ3UQ
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Become a Paid Subscriber: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-birdbrain-podcast/subscribe Rise above it all, stay elevated, create the infinity; Up your You. The Bird Brain podcast is a fresh take on Mental Health, self awareness, self love, and self reflection delivered in a way that feels more like a conversation with a good friend than a daunting task assigned by a teacher. It's about having a "Bird's eye-view" on very common experiences and using practical tools to shift your min ...
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"Horror Nights with Amit Deondi '' you will hear spooky tales, haunting incidents and mysteries that will chill your soul. Get lost in this dark night with these scary stories and listen to the “Audio Pitara”. #horror #nights #series #short #horror #stories #explore #fear #dark #human #psyche #haunting #journey #audiopitara #sunnazaroorihai #fiction #drama If you've encountered personal horror experiences or have intriguing stories to share, send them over to my Instagram ID @amitdeondi. We' ...
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A weekly podcast that reads out ghost stories, horror stories, and weird tales every week. Classic stories from the pens of the masters Occasionally, we feature living authors, but the majority are dead. Some perhaps are undead. We go from cosy Edwardian ghost stories (E. F. Benson, Walter De La Mare) to Victorian supernatural mysteries (M. R. James, Elizabeth Gaskell, Bram Stoker, and Charles Dickens) to 20th-century Weird Tales (Robert Aickman, Fritz Lieber, Clark Ashton-Smith, and H. P. L ...
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Season Three opens with a delightful little yarn by the one and only Harlan Ellison. Grab a beer and snuggle with your favorite AI chatbot girlfriend while you listen! Spoilers ahead, so read the story first if you feel it'll do you some good. Story Info Title: "I Have No Mouth, and I Must Scream" Author: Harlan Ellison Originally Published: If, Ma…
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Linc thought he killed Wyrmmother, but the big stone bitch survived the blow and is ready to finish the job. This delicious bit of payback will blow you away. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set Entertainment Theme music is the song “They’re Watc…
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Featured on Bolyai: Paxoria in Extremis - by David Dumouriez - narrated by Tim Borella What's the Point? - by J. S. O'Keefe - narrated by Jeff Alphin Cheering with Fire - by Joseph Sullivan The Fish - by Julie Wornan - narrated by Laurie Bell Our Audio License AntipodeanSF Radio Show by Ion Newcombe is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Featured Music …
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In a fading Irish house, two sisters live with their reclusive aunt. Outwardly clever, even charming, they are burdened by secrecy, shabby finery, and a restless need to keep appearances intact. What follows is a tale of genteel decay, of objects that carry more weight than they should, and of a past that refuses to stay silent. “Hand in Glove” fir…
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Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom. Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. COMING UP Good Evening: Halloween Flash Contest & Patreon Author Interview Series feat. JV Gachs: 00:01:06 R. S. Nelson’s Supplies Needed to Clean the Bloodbath in My Ba…
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“Data Ghost” originally appeared in Storyteller: A Tanith Lee Tribute Anthology When the station stats popped up on the screen, the Interface said, Anomalous. Deni batted at their ear and muttered, “No, no, quit it.” In the second cockpit seat, Winnie threw them a look. “What?” At Deni’s shrug, her brows stayed up, skeptical. “Use your words, Tulip…
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This episode features "Four People I Need You to Kill Before the Dance Begins" written by Louis Inglis Hall. Published in the September 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/hall_09_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/clarkesworld/…
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In the dim glow of revival tents and echoing hallelujahs, The Miracle Man follows a charming faith healer as he travels from town to town, offering hope, salvation… and something far more sinister. But when a mysterious stranger steps forward, Reverend John’s world of smoke and mirrors begins to unravel. Faith will be tested. Truth will bleed. And …
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Welcome to the Horror Agenda. This week we are discussing the 2005 short film Still Life, written by Charles Johnston and directed by Jon Knautz. You can watch the short here. You can watch all the shorts we covered on our YouTube playlist here. This week Victor recommends Gachiakuta (2022 - ) written and illustrated by Kei Urana; a dark fantasy ce…
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Dan starts off the week in Chicago, in the suburbs. We will explore the very well documented legend of the Big Muddy Monster. Did a variety of people see some sort of big, terrifying, bipedal cryptid in a swamp back in 1973? And have people been intermittently been seeing it since? Then we head to our favorite city in America, New Orleans. We explo…
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In the silence of an unfamiliar building, a man follows instructions that lead him deeper into a place that feels more alive than abandoned. Shadows echo, voices blur, and the path forward begins to twist into something he cannot explain. Labyrinths is a story about disorientation, memory, and the chilling spaces we enter when we can no longer trus…
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In 2025 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' turns five years old! As such we have some very exciting plans to celebrate a half-decade of Dreadfuls... 'Penny Dreadfuls from the Moth Sanctuary' is an original audio series of short horror stories produced by Moth Sanctuary Productions. If you're enjoying our work, you can also support us using o…
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Step into a realm where ancient enigmas and shadowy intrigue blend into a tapestry of suspense and historical drama. Join Tristan Grimwald, a disenchanted crusader, alongside Elara Ashwood, a healer shrouded in mystery, as they delve into a web of deception to unearth truths that threaten to alter their kingdom forever. Learn more about your ad cho…
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Do you believe in ghosts? What about communicating with the dead through space and time? Whether you think it’s all very real or an elaborate hoax, the idea of contacting the dead has a long and storied history, especially through the Spiritualism movement. Join me and author Kathleen Kaufman as we discuss spirits, mesmerism, Gothic tales, and the …
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This month we are featuring an episode of one of many exciting podcasts on the RQ Network: The Program audio series. The Program audio series is a dark science fiction anthology set in a future in which Money, State, and God have become fused into a single entity. The show focuses on ordinary people inhabiting this extraordinary world. And for them…
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It's the thought that counts... because the actions add up. In our interpersonal relationships, small habits can make the difference between peace and parting ways. In this episode, we dive into the psychology behind the tiny actions and daily rituals that shape how we connect, love, and trust. From gestures that quietly build closeness to the subt…
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Now that autumn is officially here, we chat about movies we’re looking forward to seeing! On our list: ASH, Spinal Tap 2, HIM, Anemone, Good Boy, The Smashing Machine, Predator: Badlands, and Running Man. Since we recorded this episode, we’ve seen HIM, and it was totally worth the watch! Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced …
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💜 G’day you legends! 💜 This week we descend into the crumbling crypts of Clark Ashton Smith’s The Nameless Offspring—a tale drenched in gothic decay, cursed inheritances, and unspeakable horrors clawing their way back into the present! Smith, one of the great weird fiction masters of the early 20th century, gives us a story that feels part ghost ta…
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Billy got a face full as well, but managed to get control of the insidious insemination before turning that power around and blasting the living bejesus out of cultists and polyps alike. He, Linc, Magda, and Dante now face the ultimate threat—Wyrmmother is on her way. Created by Scott Sigler and Rob Otto Written and performed by Scott Sigler Produc…
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