Stay ConnectedThese 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.
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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!
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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. Visit their website, dbndpublishing.com, for more great horror stories from established and new horror writers.
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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 provided by Zapsplat.com
The artwork for today’s theme is by Luke Spooner at Carrion House
It is important to note that the character of Howie in my tale was on a sinister path well before he suffered cognitive impairments. Please do not take this spooky little story as a reason to see or treat those who have suffered brain damage any differently. No matter who we are and what struggles we face, we should try to show each other patience, kindness, and respect.
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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 Black Shuck Books in July 2019. His chapbook Dulce Et Decorum Est is available from Demain Press. Dan can be found on Twitter via @danhowarth20.
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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.com.
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Welcoming in our new theme with news and survey giveaways.
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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 a writer and podcaster. Check out more of his work at www.johncrinan.com or on Twitter, @johncrinan.
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Today’s art and stories and were the winners of our Facebook group Flash Fiction competition.
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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 by John Shields
Narrated by Persephone Rose
Snowflakes
Written by John Shields
Narrated by Luke Kondor
Edited by Karl Hughes
With artwork by Richard Reynolds
With music and sound effects by ToiletRollTube and Lena Orsa
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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, Pareidolia was launched by Black Shuck Books in July 2019. His chapbook Dulce Et Decorum Est is available from Demain Press. Dan can be found on Twitter via @danhowarth20
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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 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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