Tales to Terrify

a werewolf with its mouth open in the dark ALT: a werewolf with its mouth open in the dark

In fun news, I’ve got a story accepted by @talestoterrify.bsky.social In the future, look forward to “The Dog Road,” a story about Midwest backroads, abortion, and werewolves!

Welcome to episode 705. We have two tales for you this week. First, we learn that immortality isn’t everything it’s chalked up to be. Then, she waits in the deep, listening for the voice that will call her home.

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More exciting news: @talestoterrify.bsky.social accepted another one of my stories! "Julian of the Eels," a story about retail hell, necromancy, and a complicated revenge will be coming to your ears soon... 🐟

It's August 1, and you know what that means:
91 days until Halloween!

Welcome to episode 704. We have a classic tale for you this week, about an ancient tower, a mysterious grave, and the two men who stumble across its nightly inhabitant.

talestoterrify.com/episodes/704-f-marion-crawford

If you're in an area affected by the heat wave this weekend, please remember to take care of your ice giants. If you don't have room in your walk-in freezer, look for a local cooling center, like a library or morgue.

The inevitable slow demise of our enemies, that we may drink from their skulls in celebration.

The Boatman by Alex Grecian (Paperback With Signed Bookplate) — Bad Hand Books The Boatman , a supernatural thriller by NYT-bestsellling author Alex Grecian ( Red Rabbit , The Yard series), is coming to Bad Hand Books in 2026.   Here's the scoop on this stunning nov...

We have a release date for @alexgrecian.bsky.social's THE BOATMAN. Coming April 7, 2026.

Pre-order directly from the Bad Hand Online Shop and get a signed bookplate with your order.

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a stick figure with a smiley face and the words happy dance on the bottom Alt: A stick figure, but the head is a big yellow smiley face. It's doing a happy dance, and the text at the bottom reads: "HAPPY DANCE"

Me, when I get to send out a bunch of acceptances for @talestoterrify.bsky.social:

Congratulations to all the #ShirleyJacksonAward winners!

Graphic shows two creepy white dolls, traditionally dressed as a boy and girl. They're in a box, the top of which says, "WE HAVE NO NAMES," and the bottom of which says, 'BUY AND NAME US." A comment at the bottom reads, "name us and the contract will be sealed."

Podcast origin story:
Someone bought these dolls, named them Seth and Drew, and now here we are.

Welcome to episode 703. First, we learn that even villains can fall in love. Then, a man clearing out his childhood home uncovers dark truths about a childhood friend (by @robgillham.bsky.social, read by @georgiacooked.bsky.social).

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Tales to Terrify – Weekly short horror fiction podcast Tales to Terrify is a weekly short horror fiction podcast. We bring frightful stories to your ears audiobook style – unadorned and unadulterated.

My story The Horrid Tale of Jeremy Timkins featured in the latest episode of @talestoterrify.bsky.social talestoterrify.com it's sort of Beatrix Potter meets Takes of The Unexpected #audiobook #podcast #horrorstory #shortstory #horrorwriters #specfic #specwriters

From the movie "The Witch," Black Philip (the goat) stands on his hind legs in a barren field.

If any of you run into Black Philip, just tell him we moved and you don't have our new address.
#livedeliciously

677 | Matthew Tyrer & Christi Nogle – Tales to Terrify Welcome to episode 677. We have two tales for you tonight. First, a teacher makes a chilling discover in a student’s […]

FFer Read (Listen?) of the Day: "Bitter Makes the Sweet So Sweet" by @christinogle.bsky.social on @talestoterrify.bsky.social

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My short story ' The Horrid Tale Of Jeremy Timkins' due to feature in @talestoterrify.bsky.social podcast latest episode on Friday. It's sort of Beatrix Potter meets HP Lovecraft in an episode of Tales of The Unexpected. Sort of. #shortstory #horror #podcast #horrorwriting #specfic #amwriting

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The Drabblecast is seeking a Black female narrator for an upcoming episode. If you are interested, please drop us an email at submissions@drabblecast.org with NARRATOR in the subject line and a little about yourself, including any links to your website or other narration. This is a paid role.

If anyone asks, we had nothing to do with that.

Superman is an alien with laser vision, so we approve of him here at the podcast.

Or just eat the rich.

Welcome to episode 702. This week , we meet a young Scottish woman who inherits the duty of tending to an old stone shelter… and the ancient thing that dwells within. (read by
@snemethparker.bsky.social)

talestoterrify.com/episodes/702-f-w-weatherstone

The H Word: The Profane Illumination of the Weird - Nightmare Magazine Weird fiction, it seems, is having a moment in the zeitgeist; horror, we’re told, is also having a moment in the zeitgeist. It isn’t surprising, given the state of the world, that these two modes are ...

Since the dawn of time, humankind has yearned to know what the difference is between weird fiction and horror. www.nightmare-magazine.com/nonfiction/t...

Welcome to episode 701. A boy learns the importance of respecting old traditions, we sample an exclusive menu brimming with exotic flavours, and a woman chosen for ritual sacrifice holds her people’s future in her hands.

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"No Steve it's a trap."

Oh hey, my wee horror flash piece THE GREAT GOOPIFICATION is going to be on episode 701 of @talestoterrify.bsky.social this Friday!

Never heard my work in audio form before, so this is exciting!

Tune in on Friday if you like horror with food in it - I will be

Dark Age Press August 2025 Window For Fantasy and Science Fiction Novels
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Submission Window: August 1st - 31st, 2025
Payment: An advance of $500 to $2000, royalties, and copies.
Themes: Sci-Fi and Fantasy
#WritingCommunity #AmWriting

Dark Canadiana antho, a bloody and ripped Cnd flag w the title.

Not much for flag-wavin but did get my contributor copy of DARK CANADIANA from ed James Seamone w my story "A Close Reading of Malcolm Fontain's Final Letter" so that's worth celebrating! Two dozen spooky stories from north of the 49th - that's worth blastin some fireworks off!

🚨 Submissions are OPEN! 🚨

We are open to short stories under 5,000 words, translations under 3,500 words, and flash fiction. We offer $0.10/word.

Send in your submissions now!

For more details on submissions, please visit our website: www.khoreomag.com/submissions-...

Why Didn't You Just Leave paperback | Cursed Morsels Press It's the question asked of any story about a haunting: why didn't you just leave? But if accounts of people who have stayed in haunted houses are any indication … it's never that simple.In...

Excited to announce my story “Lamai” will be produced for a future episode of @talestoterrify.bsky.social! It originally appeared in Why Didn’t You Just Leave. In the meantime, grab a copy of the antho because it’s stellar. In fact, make sure you grab that copy directly from the Cursed Morsels store

Here in the dungeons, we're having a discussion on whether or not to switch our submissions process to something more "Squid Game" for authors.
Thoughts?