The Wicked Library

In this dark tale, a resident of Hell relates the true story of Eden, The Fall, Satan, Lucifer, and God - and how Hell was once a paradise. A surprisingly Wicked tale for many reasons, this story is sure to give you a new perspective on the place Heaven has named Hell.

When the vampire Jefferson Webster is asked by his former lover, Katherine, to provide a dead body for an important ritual, he decides to help - if for no other reason than to see her again. Much time has passed though, and things between the two are cold and may not go as well as Jefferson hopes.

This week we have five short deathly tales, by five Wicked writers. Enjoy this week's selected tales: "One Hour" by Dene Bebbington, "A Lament from the Dying" by Keith McDuffee, "The Heart of a Madman" by Gwendolyn Kiste, "Playground Zero" by Jessica McHugh, and "Last Steps" by Kelli Perkins.

In honor of Women in Horror Month, the Wicked Library delivers a show all by the ladies! Aside from this week's "The Wicked Colonel" artwork by Steven Matiko and a special appearance by the Librarian, the ladies have the run of the Library this week. Of course, every month features women in horror at the Library. "Hand of Glory" A woman has a unique way of getting information from a suspected kill...

"Indian Joe" bills himself as the World's Greatest Alligator Wrestler, but he has many secrets - including the fact that his name is actually Harry Gallager. When he meets up with a true Florida native named Wowakan, Harry is challenged in new ways, and may finally come to respect the animals he wrestles...if he lives.

For the fifth year in a row, The Wicked Library brings you a frightful collection of tales to make you shiver from more than the cold! Enjoy 6 tales to wrap up your year in the most Wicked way possible. Stories: "Yuletide Ride" by Daniel Foytik, "Hark, The Herald" by Aaron Vlek, "The Clause" by Lane Llyod, "Unc The Snowman" by S. L. Dixon, "Together this Time" by Samantha Pleasant LeBas, "The Dang...

The Lift's Guide, Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes begins to question not only her existence but her purpose. Fortunately for her, there is someone else who can not only sympathize, but can help guide her through this particularly rough time in her unlife. In this first ever crossover, the worlds of The Lift and The Wicked Library collide in a surprisingly uplifting episode about choices.

Lights on the highway through the desert disappear in impossible ways and three mystified young brothers on a family road trip wonder why. The same car keeps passing them in the night, year after year after year on summer road trips and the boys fear it is the dreaded Road Man. This isn’t Area 51 and there are no aliens in sight, but the Road Man owns this stretch of all but deserted highway and h...

This episode features 3 Tales from Madeleine Swann with one read by Guest Narrator, Jessica McHugh. How to Host a Dinner Party Without Awakening the Dark Ones | An Unexpected Reunion | Invite Ghosts and Earn Pounds

For the second year in a row, The Wicked Library comes a-Live at Rickert & Beagle Books! Enjoy 6 tales read by 3 narrators, music by Darkmood, and a special appearance by your Librarian. Stories / Authors: "13" by Aaron Vlek, "The Ringer" by Lydia Peever, "One Wish for the Wishing Well" by Gwendolyn Kiste, "Grammy Digmarrow" by Brooke Warra, "Pennance" by Jon Grilz, "Sleep" by Immortal Alexander

"Shadows" is the 2017 PARSEC AWARD WINNER for Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Short Form)

A lonely girl writes letters to the creature residing in her family's ambry. Her parents don't believe the creature is real... until they start finding otherworldly objects in the girl's room.

A teen boy has a special bear from his childhood. A bear that will go out of it's way to keep the monsters at bay, but in doing so who is the real monster?

This week is a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Jessica McHugh! 1. "Take All Your Belongings" Riding the train is lonely when you don't march to the same drummer as everyone else. 2. "Tyler Returned" Deep loss, depression, and insanity can go hand in hand.

When a man inherits a home willed to him by his mysterious uncle it appears to be a great stroke of luck, and he's excited to move in his family and give them a chance at an ideal life - there's even a tire swing.

STORIES This week is a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Miracle Austin! Last Pass: When a man with an addiction learns a family secret, he might be in for more than he bargained for despite whether he believes or not. Lights Out: What if a fear of the dark is justified and the...

STORY Money and privilege often allow one to operate with impunity, but for one well off Boston elite, things are about to get interesting. Reginald Early, Jr. is the heir apparent to taking over his father's company - a company that was also responsible for the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. But Reginald's arrogance and cruelty...

STORY Most families have secrets. But secrets always yearn to be known. Join us as we explore the dark secret of one family. A secret with roots that run deep-- a secret that refuses to stay buried. About the Author: Aaron Vlek is a storyteller who works with the trickster mythos in its role as...

  STORY When Leon spends a day at the Renaissance Faire drinking more than he should, strange things begin to happen. On a downward spiral for a while, has he hit bottom, or is there further to fall? Strange things are afoot in that little tent that seems bigger on the inside. About the Author:...

STORY Waking up after a long night of drinking, a man finds he has somehow acquired a very unique talent - he immediately knows anything he needs to know exactly when he needs to know it. The question is, why? And, more importantly, what is the price of this strange gift? About the Author: Rob...

STORY Vince, the owner of a convenience store in a small New York town finds himself suddenly in need of a new night manager. The perfect applicant shows up, but what will happen if he hires him? And, what makes him such a good fit for the position? About the Author: TD Trask is a...

STORY A collaborative story written by Chuck Rakiecz with contributions from Cynthia Lowman, Daniel Foytik, Mark Seeley, and Uhurina Swann. A fun and unnerving little story that takes place during a Twilight Zone Marathon leads to a strange encounter for Daniel Edward Dunnmire, III when he's joined by fictional versions of a few very well known writers interested...

STORIES: "Yuletide Ride" - by Daniel Foytik, read by Daniel Foytik "Boxing Day" - by C. Bryan Brown, read by Daniel Foytik "The Duchess of Brimstone" - by Bret Boriseau, read by Daniel Foytik "Old Krampus" - by Jane Yolen, read by Victoria Bigglesworth-Hays "Basement Etiquette" - by Gwendolyn Kiste, read by Daniel Foytik "The Lonesome Death of Phineas T. Croughly"...

Episode # X-3 ENCORE Authors: Multiple Websites: www.fairlydarkproductions.com | www.bradyallen.com | autiezombiegirl.wordpress.com/ | www.jessicamchughbooks.com/  Xmas Massacre, Christmassacre 3, whatever you want to call it, it’s TWL’s Annual Horrorday Special! This year we have a holiday family history lesson from MVS, a gory space story from David J Fairhead, insane surrealism from Brady Allen...

STORIES Let's REWIND! From Season Two comes a remastered version of Lydia Peever's chilling tale "Bad Shepherd." In this week’s story, we meet Laurel; a sweet girl who grows up to be a “Demon Whisperer." This story is in the collection available on Amazon, Pray Lied Eve: Short Tales of the Untoward! Just for extra fun, our rewinds...