The Other Stories | Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF Stories

An ageing concert violinist is haunted by her memories. The loneliest place to be is in a crowd, especially when you have a terrible secret. Written by Kezia Kynaston-Mitchell Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Kosta T and Thom Robson With added ghostly hums provided by Kayleigh Smith The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Kezia Kynaston-M...

A big welcome to new art, new creators, and brand new theme of The Other Stories! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A woman in her waning years reflects on the life she shared with her late-husband. Loneliness can rust and tarnish memories, and the parasite which she calls ‘love’ eats away at the last of her humanity. Written by Daniel Willcocks Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Myuu and Thom Robson The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Daniel Wi...

When her strange niece comes for a visit, a woman must face a parasitic doll and its unearthly attachment to her family. Written by Kathryn Staublin Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Chris Zabriski e and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound. Org The episode illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

After three years of silence, Eddie receives a surprise call from his old friend, Victor. Inside the apartment, things grow from weird to weirder to full-on WTF. Written by Michael David Wilson Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by Umcorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Design...

Did you ever get an itch that went deeper than the surface, as though little critters were inside you—running up and down your spine?  Written by Mark Towse   Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes  With music by Wialenove and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com The illustration was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House Design After a 30-year hiatus, Ma...

These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Check out Tales of What!? today.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

Many humans have sought the path to godhood but have failed to discover the secret, who could have imagined that the true path starts with an act of murder? Written by Richard Reynolds Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Myuu and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org The illustration for the cover art was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House . Ric...

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Unable to perfect his podcast audio, asocial voice artist Jake makes a deal with a mystical being to improve his recording. But at what cost? Written & narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound. Org The illustration for the cover art was provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House . Josh Curran is a narrator and...

When the world is cast into a silent prison, can an innocent child understand the dangers? Written by John Shields Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Chris Zabriskie And sound effects provided by Freesound. Org Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My mother loved me so much it almost killed her. When her new partner moved in with us, he almost killed me. Curtis never earned my silence, he took it. Written by Daniel Willcocks Narrated by Josh Curran Edited Karl Hughes and Duncan Muggleton With music by Andrew KN And sound effects provided by Freesound.org Daniel Willcocks is the bestselling author behind such dark fiction titles as ‘They Rot...

Our featured flash fiction story today is: Hey, Valentine. Written by Amanda Lang Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Karl Hughes And the cover art was provided by James Ortiz! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A man views a strange piece of art during a show that begins to corrupt his mind until he finally succumbs to the painting’s dark intentions.  Written by Zach Friday Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Spheriá and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.org With artwork provided by Luke Spooner of Carrion House . Zach Friday is an editor for DBND Publishing...

The dark and brooding Howie is changed forever after a failed suicide attempt causes him brain damage. His father believes that something wicked remains in the boy’s mind, and those suspicions are confirmed after the boy gifts him a strange, painted rock—a paperweight. Written by A.L. King Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Umcorps and Thom Robson With sound effects pr...

A struggling artist turned gallery owner launches his attempt to become remembered. Written by Dan Howarth Narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Umcorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com and Freesound.org Dan Howarth is a writer from the North West of England. He has co-edited three anthologies, the most recent of these, Pareidolia was launched by Bla...

48.1 To Hear The Minstrel Play When dad tells you not to rummage around the junk room, it’s usually for a reason… a deadly reason.  Written by John Campbell & Luke Kondor Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Mellarn and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com Check out more of Luke’s work at LukeKondor.com and check out John’s writings at Archaeodad.c...

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Flying to the remote jungle to collect his deceased father’s body, a grieving son experiences strange visions on the airline flight over. Written by John Crinan & Hannah Mariska Narrated by Grant Patrizio Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Thom Robson And sound effects were provided by Freesound. Org Hannah Mariska is a London based writer. Find her on Twitter @hannah_mariska . John Crinan is...

Today’s art and stories and were the winners of our Facebook group Flash Fiction competition.  Head over to the Facebook group now to keep up with the good times. https://www.facebook.com/groups/hawkandcleaver/ E.L.F 2006 Written by Owen Bailey-Burne Narrated by Josh Curran Christmas Surprise Written by Scott Burgher Narrated by Jasmine Arch Claus Is Coming To Town Written...

A dead body is found at a holiday camp, sparking the staff to not only have to answer questions but start asking some of their own. Written by Dan Howarth Narrated by Josh Curran Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided Freesound.org Dan Howarth is a writer from the North West of England. He has co-edited three anthologies, the most recent of these,...

When a motivational speaker realises he’s no longer true to himself he must take drastic steps to recapture his authenticity. Written by Michael David Wilson Narrated by Persephone Rose Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Inspector J , Spheriá , Chris Zabriskie , and Thom Robson . And sound effects provided by Freesound.org Michael David Wilson is a professional writer, editor, podcaster, and the...

As the winter solstice approaches, the masked boys of the northern villages prepare to ward off the siege of the dark spirits. In one village though, there is only one boy. Will it be enough or will the darkness ravage the land? Written by Kev Harrison Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Andrew KN and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound. Org Kev Harrison is...

A wave goodbye to those from beyond the grave, and a big sloppy welcome to those hidden behind their masks. Links! The Facebook Group The Survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stephanie died inside a long time ago. A victim of domestic abuse she simply exists from one day to the next. Written by Andy Morris Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Spheriá , Myuu , and Thom Robson Check out more of Andy’s work here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.