Radio Story Hour

Ellen Marlowe is tired of her movie star husband's extramarital affairs. She finds the perfect solution one day when she's in an antique store. What price must Ellen pay to exact revenge on her cheating husband? Written by Jean Graham, based on her published short story, directed by Dee Beardsley, and produced b y Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Jean Graham. Original mus...

One rainy night, Sergeant-Major Morris visits an old Army buddy, Bernard White, and his family. He brings with him a mysterious relic -- a monkey's paw -- said to have the magical power to grant wishes. After Morris leaves, Bernard makes a wish... and nothing happens. However, unimaginable tragedy soon strikes the White household. Based on the short story by W.W. Jacobs, adapted and directed by De...

M. Ernest Valdemar was dying, and hypnotist William Maxwell wanted to conduct an experiment involving the dying man. Rumors abounded, so now Maxwell is recounting what really happened that night many months ago. Based on the chilling Edgar Allan Poe story, and adapted by Dee Beardsley, who also directed. Starring Steve Connor, Dave Cavallaro, Keith O'Brien, Deborah Stencel, Conner Howard, and...

Our second trailer. Hypnotist William Maxwell recounts the events leading up to Mr. Valdemar's death and apparent after-death experience. Adapted from the short story by Dee Beardsley. The cast includes: Steve Conner, Dave Cavallaro, Keith O'Brien, Connor Howard, Deborah Stencel, and Quinn Cafferata-Jenkins. A Radio Story Hour production. © 2026 Radio Story Hour, all rights reserved.

Coming May 8, 2026. An old Army buddy of Mr. White's pays a visit and brings with him a mysterious object. Is the power this object holds too good to be true? Or are the White's destined for tragedy? Adapted from the W.W. Jacobs story and directed by Dee Beardsley. Produced by Scott Young, Dee Beardsley, Prithwish Maji, and John Ruff. Starring Tony Semczuk as Mr. White, Laura Mirsky as Mrs. White,...

Coming May 8, 2026. Ellen Marlowe has a problem -- her cheating husband, Doug. Quite by accident, she may have found the perfect solution to her problem sitting on a dusty shelf in an old antique store. Written by Jean Graham, based on her published short story. Directed by Dee Beardsley. Produced by Dee Beardsley, Scott Young, John Ruff, Prithwish Maji, and Jean Graham. Starring Rachel Anderson a...

On the distant planet called New Earth, cousins Benjamin and Gordie are about to learn the secret that's hidden in Schlessinger's barn, and why no one is allowed to go outside at night. Adapted by Jean Graham from her short story, directed by Dee Beardsley, produced by Dee Beardsley, Jean Graham, John Ruff, Kathryn Hampton and Scott Young. Audio engineering by Joe Bly. Original Music by Br...

Webster's defines Hawkshaw as a noun, "detective," from the character in the 19th century play, The Ticket of Leave Man. The real definition of Hawkshaw, though, is an exciting, fast-paced, action-adventure detective story featuring the most unusual heroine since Emma Peel karate-chopped her way across TV screens in The Avengers. Private investigator Edward Kent's life takes a tu...

Prince Kenneth of Branvale is accused of murdering his fiancée, Princess Alayna of Sherilond. Hunted by guards, he attempts to flee back to his own land, but his pursuers, led by Captain Marie, are hot on his trail. Kenneth and his man, Sir Gregory, flee into the dark and mysterious "ill-fated forest". Can Kenneth, Gregory and Marie work together to find a way out... or will they, like s...

Teaser trailer for Hawkshaw, the 2nd episode of Radio Story Hour. Written by Lisa Morton and Scott Young. Directed by Kathryn Hampton and John Ruff. Produced by Joe Bly, Dee Beardsley and Scott Young. Audio engineering and editing by Joe Bly. Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter. Starring Geoff Moore as Edward Kent, Nicole Schader as Sarah Blake, John Ruff as Hart MacNeil, Anita Kelley as Barbara,...

Teaser trailer for Prince Kenneth in the Ill-Fated Forest, the premiere episode of Radio Story Hour. Written by Susan & John Ruff. Directed by Kathryn Hampton and Scott Young. Produced by Joe Bly, Dee Beardsley, Scott Young, Susan Ruff and John Ruff. Audio engineering and editing by Joe Bly. Music by Brandon and Derek Fiechter. Starring Caleb Mertz-Vega as Prince Kenneth, Quinn Cafferata-Jenki...