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We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Caleb Stephens and told by Nelson Pyles. A father and daughter take a camping trip to come together after a terrible loss. But, what other terrible loss is required for a father to protect his daughter, and what will be left behind when the choice is made? Host / Producer / Showrunne...

While Frank is off on one of the Librarian's capers, Martine and the Librarian take a trip back to a time and place of beginnings. A secret origin is revealed and a future path is chosen. Credits Author: Aaron Vlek Cast: Special Guest Storyteller - Steve Shell (of Old Gods of Appalachia) | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W....

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Cristina Noelle and told by Nelson Pyles. It has been said that to create art, one must suffer. David's recent collection is the talk of the art world and he hopes to repeat and surpass that success with his unconventional way of creating art. Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foy...

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Christi Nogle told by Addison Peacock. When a young girl finds herself in trouble, she runs away from home. She knows her family will be looking for her and understands hiding is the only way to stay safe from their "help". Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: S...

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale by Carl Hughes. This time, we join Jud and his for mates as they celebrate a luck break for Jud. Late might drinking and carousing lead to a bus trip where Jud ends up in a place in between and needs to make a choice. Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | L...

It's our Season 2 Finale of Wicked Fairy tales so we decided we'd share it with the full audience.  To hear 23 other tales from Seasons One and Two and be able to hear Season Three, signup at the $5 a month level at patreon.com/wickedlibrary. This time The Librarian takes notes of "wisdom" from this strange tale of a shoemaker and a tailor who meet on their travels. Original Score by Nico Vettese...

We present a fresh  episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with today's dark tale by Davis Walden. This time, we take a trip to the beach with a young man and his boyfriend. The two have a fun weekend planned as a birthday celebration, but things take a Wicked turn. Told by Daniel Foytik. Brought to you by Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/wicked Voice of the Librarian: Nel...

We present the second episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with another tale from Lee Forman. This time, we explore "The Annex" as Stanley, a mental institution patient undergoes an experimental treatment to deal with his dark secret. Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarl...

Shiva's Ring, Part Two Still working undercover at the mining camp, Frank meets another young miner with a story to tell. This time, it's a young man who has a bit of the same gift Frank has. While some secrets are revealed, the mystery deepens until Frank is forced to tangle with a power that has him using all his tools and tricks. Credits Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor:...

It's our 2021 Wicked Women in Horror Special! While we celebrate women in horror every month here at The Wicked Library, we're officially celebrating Women in Horror Month with six dark tales written just for us by amazingly talented women writers, and presented by one of our executive producers, Cynthia Lowman. "On a Cold Basement Floor", by Pippa Bailey ~ Told by Erika Sanderson "The Hearing Aid...

We kick off our interseasonal entertainment with two fresh tales of Wicked love...and death by from Lee Forman. "The Record of Harold Snyde": A man discovers a special record player and shares his favorite music with his wife and friends. "Birthing the Future": A scientist celebrates the birth of his children with his beloved wives. Told by: Daniel Foytik and Mary Murphy Voice of the Librarian: Ne...

Today we present an episode from our friends over at The Grey Rooms (thegreyrooms.com). The Grey Rooms is a weekly horror anthology podcast set within an episodic narrative. Each week the season’s guest is forced to choose between two doors, seeking to unravel the mystery that trapped them in this endless torment. Behind each door, our guests face the extremes of the human condition. They love, li...

Shiva's Ring, Part One Frank is sent of to locate something called Shiva's Ring, but this time the Librarian doesn't tell him where it is, or even where to find it. While The Librarian is off  somewhere unreachable, Frank goes back to his roots and uses his experience to discover the location of Shiva's Ring. He calls in a favor with Martine's brother Maurice. Credits Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor:...

Season Finale! Season 10 comes to an end with another dark tale written just for us by Pippa Bailey. It's the Midnight Mayhem Camp-out and everyone is sharing their scariest stories. A Haitian man shares a very personal and terrifying tale about when he was a boy and came face-to-face with majik, voodoo, and the Gunny Sack Man in a tale he calls "Haitian Graffiti and Tonton Macoute". Told by: Guy...

Rook's Folly Frank has been through many changes while serving the Librarian, now, his most recent transformation is complete, and he fully embraces his new form and leaves parts of himself behind as he moves toward his ultimate future. Join Frank as shares the details of his latest caper with the Librarian and his best girl Martine. A cosmic contest between two halves of the same whole is very ev...

It's time for our annual Christmassacre episode. This year we bring you 5 dark tales to bring some cold, dark fear to your Yuletide Celebration. "Purple and Pall", by Scarlet R. Algee, told by Daniel Foytik and scored by Nico Vettese. "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", by Michelle Renee Lane, told by Dana M Lewis, and scored by Nico Vettese. "Let Nothing You Dismay", by Jessica McHugh, told by...

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us by Angela Yuriko Smith. A woman born with a strange condition relates how she became one of the most popular women in her small town and developed her special skills. Told by: Sarah Ruth Thomas Custom Score: Nico Vettese Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Execu...

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us. Jenny, a woman in her early 30s who suffers from a severe, untreated panic disorder is driving cross-country to enjoy a vacation with her friend. When a storm forces her to pull over and wait it out, she's thrown into a situation where a strange reality from another time overlaps our own. Told by: Mary Murphy Custom Score: Nico Vettese Vo...

The Rite of Paris The Private collector dives fully into Season 2 with this all new episode. Frank has been through many changes while serving the Librarian, but as Frank shares in this latest adventure, the full extent of that transformation has finally become evident. Join Frank as he peers behind the the literal curtain into the Librarian's private sanctum and finds new and terrifying secrets,...

It's time for our annual Halloween episode. This year we bring you 3 dark tales to help make your Samhain extra spooky. 1: "Light on Broken Glass", by Gary A. Braunbeck | Told by: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese 2: "The Dinner Conversation", by Nelson W. Pyles | Told by: Erika Sanderson | Vocal Edit and Custom Score: Nico Vettese 3: "Checking Out", by Lydia Peever | Told by: Cynthia L...

Today, The Librarian decided to bring you a dark tale by Edgar Allan Poe as a special pre-Halloween treat. Normally, Wicked Fairy Tales is only heard by our supporters at the $5 a month and above level, but since this is the Librarian's favorite time of the year, he couldn't help giving you a little extra treat in preparation for tomorrow's Halloween episode. If you'd like to hear the full version...

Season 10 brings you two new dark Tales by TWL Alum, Jessica McHugh. 1: "Pick your Path and I'll Pray" Former forty-niner Elmer Wray thought he left his tragic past at the bottom of a bottle, but when he's called back to his old mining claim, he realizes not all that glitters is gold. Told by: Graham Rowat Custom Score: Nico Vettese 2: "Always a Bride" Whether you're buying the house of tomorrow o...

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us. James Keller lives in a world where living requires a REC booster and, for those who can't afford it, death is a medical procedure planned and controlled by the government. Told by: Graham Rowat Custom Score: Nico Vettese Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | ...

Ancient Salts, Pt 2. Frank found himself in a difficult situation last time we checked in on him. The town, empty, the Librarian trapped and himself lost. In the epic conclusion, Frank finds out more than he ever expected about the Geezers, reality, and himself. We kick off Season two with part two of "Ancient Salts". Credits Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel...

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us. When Kris Winters moves into her grandmother’s house and becomes ill, she thinks it’s allergies. She couldn’t be more wrong. Told by: Jessica McEvoy Custom Score: Nico Vettese Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W....