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A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opp ...
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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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Tomorrow's Monsters

iHeartPodcasts

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Headphones are highly recommended for this immersive, psychological, sci-fi thriller! John Boyega (STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS) stars as Jack Locke, a mysterious conman with a vendetta who infiltrates NextCorp, a Silicon Valley body-hacking startup run by enigmatic CEO Max Fuller, played by Emmy winner Darren Criss (AMERICAN CRIME STORY: THE ASSASSINATION OF GIANNI VERSACE). Nextcorp has secretly been developing a revolutionary new mind app that promises to amplify the human brain in incred ...
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Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, f ...
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The Why Files: Operation Podcast

The Why Files: Operation Podcast

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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.
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Twilight Histories

Dark Lord Studios

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Welcome to the Twilight Histories, an immersive audio adventure that casts YOU as a time-traveling hero. Each episode transports you to a new world—some familiar, others totally exotic. Explore Egypt ravaged by an Ice Age, or a Carthaginian colony on Mars. The Twilight Histories blends alternate history, science fiction, fantasy, and role-playing into a fully soundscaped, immersive audio drama. Step onto the platform... if you dare!
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Drew Blood has a tale to tell. With immersive, full-production, and an indelible flavor all his own, you'll hear the finest horror in captivating fashion. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy
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Imaginary Worlds

Eric Molinsky | QCODE

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Imaginary Worlds sounds like what would happen if NPR went to ComicCon and decided that’s all they ever wanted to cover. Host Eric Molinsky spent over a decade working as a public radio reporter and producer, and he uses those skills to create thoughtful, sound-rich episodes about science fiction, fantasy, and other genres of speculative fiction. Every other week, he talks with comic book artists, game designers, novelists, screenwriters, filmmakers, and fans about how they craft their world ...
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It’s the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think abo ...
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The Silt Verses

Eskew Productions Ltd

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In this horror/fantasy serial drama, Carpenter and Faulkner, two worshippers of an outlawed god, travel up the length of their deity’s great black river, searching for holy revelations. As their pilgrimage lengthens and the river’s mysteries deepen, the two acolytes find themselves under threat from a police manhunt, but also come into conflict with the weirder gods that have flourished in these forgotten rural territories. Next episode drops 3rd June. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...
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EOS 10

Justin McLachlan and PlanetM

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Doctors in space, a deposed alien prince, a super gay space pirate and a fiery nurse who'll help you win your bar fight. #audiofiction from @justinmclachlan and PlanetM.
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Dark Fantasy Stories translated and read by Joe Bandel. Newly translated stories by German authors like Hanns Heinz Ewers, Karl Hans Strobl, Leonhard Stein and many others. Each week will feature a different short story. These stories span the time period of German decadence (1890s-1920s). They include horror, Sci-Fi and dark fantasy in general. All stories copyright Joe E. Bandel. Bandel Books Online
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Dark Dice

Fool and Scholar Productions

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THE horror actual play podcast. (Dnd) Each season, travelers embark on a journey into the dark corners of a fantasy world with dragons & monsters. They will never be the same again.
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Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each weekly episode featuring several creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music. For advertising opportunities please email [email protected] We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy.
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Book Club After Dark

Danni and Michelle

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Book Club After Dark is an inviting, moonlit podcast where hosts, Danni and Michelle, breakdown fantasy, romantasy, and thriller novels; All things enchanting, intriguing and suspenseful. Each episode features intimate discussions on captivating stories, character breakdowns, theories, and more. Let’s get cozy, because the best stories are told after dark. Episodes are rated R and intended for mature audiences.
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Are You Afraid of the Dark Universe?

Dalton Deschain & Dylan Roth

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Horror writer Dalton Deschain and film critic Dylan Roth are tasked with reviving the short-lived Dark Universe of horror movies, pitching each other a new installment in a Marvel-style grand opus featuring Frankenstein, Dracula, and the Mummy. This podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Universal Pictures but it's funnier if you pretend that it is.
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Nevermore Hollows

Lafayette Faust

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Welcome to the creepy town of Nevermore, where all manner of ghosts and monsters lurk just beyond the light. While there are many towns with dark histories, I guarantee you that Nevermore is deadly different.
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Dark Future Dice is an actual play podcast in which Titus, Lindsay and Sloane delve into the dystopian worlds of Cyberpunk 2020 and Red, weaving narratives that deal with trauma, human connection, and marginalization within an unforgiving dark future. Available on: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2SG0xtn Apple: https://apple.co/39Fij5M Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/rocketadrift
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From Now

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A famed lost spaceship, the USS HOPE, returns to Earth after vanishing thirty-five years prior. The lone survivor (Richard Madden) disembarks mysteriously​ looking the exact same age as when he left​. Following the ensuing media chaos, he finally reunites with his formerly identical twin brother (now an old man) for a one-on-one meeting. But what starts as a joyful reconciliation soon leads to dark revelations that threaten their relationship -- and the future of humanity. FROM NOW stars and ...
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On this podcast we will explore the History, Myths, Legends and Ghosts of Wales. Looking at Welsh folklore, various haunted locations throughout Wales and comparisons to other cultures whilst also exploring the different theories of the paranormal in general.
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Civilized

Fable and Folly Productions

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An improvised dark comedy sci-fi podcast by the award-winning creators of Alba Salix. Humanity’s final hope lies in terraforming a new world. A fleet of engineering ships are sent in advance of the colony ships sure to follow in their wake. But one lone ship becomes separated from the fleet and crashes onto an alien planet. Support this show at: patreon.com/civilizedpod
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VAST Horizon

Fool and Scholar Productions

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Nolira is an agronomist tasked with establishing agriculture in a new solar system, but when she wakes up on a now- empty colony ship, the whole of her plan disappears. The ship has been set adrift, with numerous mission-critical problems requiring immediate attendance outside of her area of expertise. Nolira is aided by the ship’s malfunctioning AI, which acts as her confidant and companion during the fight for survival.
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Dark Tower Radio

Constant Geek19

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Dark Tower Radio is the Stephen King podcast for all things that serve the Beam. Join our Ka-Tet as we explore and discuss Stephen King's Dark Tower Series and the many worlds of the Stephen King Universe. Everything from news, books, comics, to the tv/film adaptations no level of the Tower is off limits to these gunslingers. For those who have not read the Dark Tower series or who may be on the journey for the first time please be wary of spoilers. Long days and pleasant nights.
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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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The Big Finish Podcast

Big Finish Productions

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Join the Big Finish team on their regular adventures through time, space, Victorian London, Mars, the 1960s and the Torchwood Hub in Cardiff for witty banter (ahem), free stories, news, interviews and exclusive trailers. We are best known for our Doctor Who ranges of audio plays starring Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy, Paul McGann, David Tennant, as well as a world of spin off adventures with Jago and Litefoot, UNIT, Captain Jack Harkness among others. We also produce ...
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Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it’s the story where ”Chaos rolls.” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support.
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ShadowPublications.com is the home for Paul E Cooley's tales of psychological suspense, science-fiction, thriller, and dark urban fantasy. Visit http://shadowpublications.com. We don't believe in happy endings.
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The 100 Handed

Madhouse Radio

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Monsters lurk among us. The tattooed magician Evan Wexler and his werewolf partner V spend their nights prowling a shadowy underbelly full of frenzied monsters and mad sorcerers. Working for the mysterious organization known only as the Madhouse, they struggle to contain the threat of the Gloom, a malevolent force that breathes life into humanity’s worst nightmares and can make a heart’s darkest desires come true. But Madhouse isn't the only organization of magicians interested in the workin ...
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When the calls to her late-night, paranormal radio show go from strange to stranger, host Lindsay Mallyn launches an investigative podcast to explore the mysterious happenings. Unable to do it alone, however, she recruits the infamous JP Leck, a disgraced archivist and the keeper of curious lore. Together they will uncover terrible secrets, delve into forbidden realms, and do battle with otherworldly creatures.
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The Orphans

The Light and Tragic Company

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The Orphans is a cinematic sci-fi audio drama about survival in a harsh universe: castaways on a hostile world, A.I.s with unprecedented emotions, strangers who share faces, love and loss in a far-flung future. Each season explores a new vantage point in an ever-expanding and inter-connected galaxy!
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The Fletcher’s Stone: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Want to listen without the ads while helping the show? Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-f…
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This episode features "Exorcism" by Cassandra Khaw (©2025 by Cassandra Khaw) read by Justine Eyre, and "Notes From the Graft Failure" by R. Diego Martinez (©2025 by R. Diego Martinez) read by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press
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Discover the story of Y Ddraig Goch—the iconic Welsh dragon! From its ancient origins in the legend of Dinas Emrys to its role as a symbol of Wales, this mythical creature has inspired countless tales of heroism and resilience. But did the Welsh dragon also influence some of the greatest dragons in modern fantasy, including Drogon from Game of Thro…
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Go listen to ALIVE AGAIN. Episodes available now. Search for ALIVE AGAIN wherever you get your podcasts. In June 2020, Manuel Bayo Gisbert was kidnapped by armed men and teenagers tortured, and held captive until his family paid his ransom. His story, unfortunately, is a familiar one in Mexico — where more than 116,000 people (as the official numbe…
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We’ve all heard the creaks in the night—the soft clicks in the walls we tell ourselves are just the house settling. But what if they aren’t? What if something else is listening? Watching? Waiting? In this haunting installment, host Steve Taylor guides you through a tale where childhood tragedy leaves a mark too deep to bury, and the line between me…
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Author : J. A. Prentice Narrator : Hugo Jackson Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Katherine Inskip Cast of Wonders 641: Bells Long Silent is a Cast of Wonders original. violence (including gun-violence) in a historical setting, and the death of a relative Bells Long Silent by J. A. Prentice […] Source…
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Author : Angela Liu Narrator : Sophie Barker Host : Katherine Inskip Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter First published in Dark Matter magazine, July 2023 Image by Thomas Wolter from Pixabay KAOSU, The Last Moving Country in the World by Angela Liu I arrive at KAOSU’s nest-shaped Visitor’s Center two hours early for boarding procedures. […] Source…
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This episode features "Emily of Emerald Starship" written by Ng Yi-Sheng. Published in the June 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/yi-sheng_06_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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Icepick is at Callista’s, hoping for an audience with her so he can ask about the tracksuit-wearing goblin Dante Oganov, who tried to have Callista killed back in SLAY Season One. But before Icepick can talk to the Queen of Fire, he'll have to get through her first line of defense — Gariginald “Gary” Satyr, the club’s highly efficient, slightly jud…
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For our last guest episode before HELL ON EARTH, we've brought back two of our past guests to create our most manic creative jam session yet! Hot off their tour and in the best comedy form of their lives, author Calvin Kasulke and cartoonist Mattie Lubchansky return to pitch a remake of Incubus, the 1966 occult horror flick starring William Shatner…
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With 60 percent of the votes, our story continues on the second path. We have finally reached the end of season two. Rena and her companions have reached their goal and now they just need to find a way out of the monastery safely, but how? Everything seems to be devolving into chaos. CW: fighting, aggressive dog barking and growling, dog attack, a …
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Something extraordinary happened to the human brain 100,000 years ago. In just a few thousand generations, our brains nearly doubled in size - a change that should have taken millions of years. Scientists couldn't explain it until Terence McKenna proposed a radical theory. He believed early humans transformed into conscious beings not through fire …
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Some heights were never meant to be climbed. This week, journey beyond the edge of the known world in a tale as breathtaking as it is terrifying. When three climbers defy the warnings and set out to conquer one of Earth’s deadliest peaks, what they discover buried in the snow is not just a test of endurance—but a waking nightmare. From the mind of …
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 11 - Navigation Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books al…
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Alles omtrent nixies in volkskunde en in my skryfwerk. Geskryf en voorgelees deur Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Kopiereg 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — Alle regte voorbehou. Leer meer oor nixies in volkskunde hier. Kry die transkripsie hier. Leer meer oor die skrywer hier. Music: Secrets by David Fesliyan (FesliyanStudios.com) and Dramatic Heartbeat by Fe…
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Every once in a while we like to take a step back from our current chapter, and appreciate some overarching themes and important characters from the series. This week, Vanessa and special guest Hannah McGregor are talking about dragons throughout the series! Harry Potter and the Sacred Text is a Not Sorry Production Find us at our website | Follow …
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Send us a text This episode covers chapters 41 through 45 and the Kindle bonus chapter, featuring deep analysis and captivating insights. Don't miss the exclusive drink of the episode, 'The Turning,'. Content warning: this podcast contains mature themes, explicit language, and intense subject matter. Grab your headphones and join us as we explore t…
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Some monsters don’t break down your door… they wait for you to open it. In this unnervingly intimate episode, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to confront a fear older than any lock and far closer than you think. It’s a story of thresholds—both literal and psychological—where the line between safety and danger is drawn not in blood, but i…
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The Black: Oceania - Episode 22 - Doom Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content Written by Paul E Cooley Text Copyright: ©2023 Paul E Cooley Audiobook Copyright: ©2025 Paul E Cooley Support the podcast and get access to published and unpublished books all voic…
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This episode features "Proxima One" written by Caryanna Reuven and translated by Sue Burke. Published in the May 2025 issue of Clarkesworld Magazine and read by Kate Baker. The text version of this story can be found at: https://clarkesworldmagazine.com/reuven_05_25 Support us on Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/join/clarkesworld?…
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Bonus Episode - Solo Podsters Roundtable 2: Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid solo-actualplay D&D game and full production audiodrama. I use Dungeons & Dragons B/X (OSR). This is a dark fantasy tale made for a mature audience. Want to listen without the ads while helping the show? Join the Supporters' Club: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-…
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Deep in the night a howl rings out. It sounds strange, like what a man would make if he was a wolf. True stories and urban myths of the weird, the paranormal, ghosts, cryptids and the things that make your weird little heart happy. Host - M.P. Pellicer www.MPPellicer.com SUPPORT VIA DONATION Buy Me A Coffee - www.buymeacoffee.com/Marlene11 Miami Gh…
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What if death wasn’t the end? What if it was only the beginning… again? In this harrowing episode, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to step into a nightmare that resets with every scream. A relentless stalker. A home that offers no sanctuary. And a survivor who remembers every agonizing moment, even after the blood dries. With haunting na…
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The folklore of Demeter in a nutshell and how I reimagined it for my writing. Written and narrated by Ronel Janse van Vuuren. Copyright 2025 Ronel Janse van Vuuren — All rights reserved. Learn more about Demeter here. Get the transcript here. Links mentioned in the episode: Newsletter: https://ronel-the-mythmaker.kit.com/671d4c97de Audiobooks of th…
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Memorial Day in the US is to honor the men and women who died serving in the armed forces. This episode, Scott & A reflect on several authors who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving their country. Deep Cuts is created by Scott Sigler and A B Kovacs Produced by Steve Riekeberg Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2025 by Empty Set En…
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Hile! On this episode Jeremy and Guy are joined by Tim Rooney to review the latest Stephen King adaptation "The Monkey" as well as the latest trailer for "The Long Walk". Dark Tower Radio Podcast Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/darktowerradiopodcast Twitter @DarkTowerRadio Email [email protected] Guy Milks Twitter @GalacticScumbag Please Re…
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