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

Two hikers travel to an eerie forest in search of adventure. When they stumble across an abandoned house, their fun trip turns into something more sinister.

Written by Jason Adair

Narrated by Justin Fife

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by DIYSynthJunk, Zapsplat.com, and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided Freesound.org

Jay Adair is an office worker, music instructor, and writer. His work has appeared in 101 Words, The Short Humour Site, Beneath the Rainbow and will appear in the upcoming issue of Jitter. Jay’s music with Jon Creeden & The Flying Hellfish and with Chad McCoy has been heard on CBC radio in Canada.

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Somewhere in the isolated mountains of rural Idaho, Marie and Elizabeth run for their lives from a man who preaches via abuse and drugs. During their escape, Marie discovers she has undergone a horrifying metamorphosis that could change the laws of human biology as we know it.

Written by Richard Beauchamp

Narrated by Jasmine Arch

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by Chris Zabriskie and Zapsplat.com and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Freesound

Richard Beauchamp is a horror writer from North America with stories published in various anthologies and magazines including Gehenna and Hinnom's "2017 Year's Best Body Horror", Dark Water Syndicate Press's "Postcards From the Void" Anthology and Gypsum Sound Tales "Thuggish Itch: Viva Las Vegas Edition"

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Jack hasn't seen Erick in years. Old university friends, time has not been kind on their relationship. The reunion starts well, even if the choice of bar is a bit iffy. But why doesn't the barman take cash, and who are all the people who won't stop watching him...?

Written by Jon Freeman and Daniel Willcocks

Narrated by Grant Patrizio

With music by Velleitie and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com

Jon Freeman is a UK writer and director of film, whose credits include 'Blood on the Road' and the upcoming 'Whiskey Tears'. Daniel Willcocks is a bestselling author of dark fiction whose work can be found at www.danielwillcocks.com

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An animal rights activist confronts a grotesque family with plenty to hide.

Written by Steven Prizeman

Narrated by Josh Curran

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by Myuu and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com

Steven Prizeman’s short stories and novels are available from Amazon.

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A fire cult steals a mysterious artifact from space. The cult's leader gets more than he bargained for - or perhaps exactly what he wanted!

Written by Daniel Loring Keating

Narrated by Persephone Rose

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com

Daniel Loring Keating is a writer, editor, and musician and you can check out more of his work at https://danielloringkeating.wordpress.com/

And as always, be sure to check out Persephone Rose on the Emperor Pigs podcast.

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An ambitious serving boy leaves the palace of the gods to meet his love. In his thoughts, he compares her to the beautiful princess, a member of the terrifying species that has enslaved the Earth.   

Written by David J Thirteen

Narrated by Josh Curran

Edited by Karl Hughes 

With music by Chris Zabriskie and Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com

You can find out more about David’s work and where to connect at him onb his website: www.DavidJThirteen.com.

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After Doug destroys his relationship a mould spot appears on his bedroom wall. The more Doug scrubs, the thicker the fungus grows.

Written by Michael David Wilson

Narrated by Justin Fife

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by Myuu an Thom Robson

And sound effects provided by Zapsplat.com

Michael David Wilson is a professional writer, editor, podcaster, and the founder of thisishorror.co.uk. His forthcoming novella, The Girl in the Video, will be published later this year by Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing. Connect with Michael at www.michaeldavidwilson.co.uk or @wilsonthewriter on Twitter.

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A headhunter in an apocalyptic wasteland is forced to make a terrible choice.

Written by Juliana Motoki

Narrated by Persephone Rose

Edited by Karl Hughes

With music by Mellarn and Thom Robson

J. Motoki is the Short Story Editor of Coffin Bell Journal and the Strange Editor of Rune Bear. Her works have been published or are forthcoming in Rue Scribe, Blood Song Books, Black Hare Press, and Coffin Bell Journal. You can read more of her at jumotki.com.

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