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?&nbsp; Written by Mark Towse &nbsp; Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes&nbsp; 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, Mark recently gave up a lucrative career in sales to pursue his dream of being a writer. His passion and belief have resulted in pieces in many prestigious magazines, including Flash Fiction Magazine, Raconteur, Breaking Rules Publishing, Books N' Pieces, Artpost, Colp, The Horror Zine, Antipodean SF, Page & Spine, Twenty-Two Twenty-Eight, and Montreal Writes. His work has also appeared twice on The No Sleep Podcast, once on The Grey Rooms Podcast and is also set to appear on Centropic Oracle. Ten anthologies to date include his work, two of which are on the 2019 Horror Writers Association recommended list, and a further eight anthologies set for imminent release also contain his work. His first collection, ‘Face the Music’ has just been released by All Things That Matter Press and is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dymocks, etc. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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?&nbsp; Written by Mark Towse &nbsp; Narrated by Justin Fife Edited by Karl Hughes&nbsp; 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, Mark recently gave up a lucrative career in sales to pursue his dream of being a writer. His passion and belief have resulted in pieces in many prestigious magazines, including Flash Fiction Magazine, Raconteur, Breaking Rules Publishing, Books N' Pieces, Artpost, Colp, The Horror Zine, Antipodean SF, Page & Spine, Twenty-Two Twenty-Eight, and Montreal Writes. His work has also appeared twice on The No Sleep Podcast, once on The Grey Rooms Podcast and is also set to appear on Centropic Oracle. Ten anthologies to date include his work, two of which are on the 2019 Horror Writers Association recommended list, and a further eight anthologies set for imminent release also contain his work. His first collection, ‘Face the Music’ has just been released by All Things That Matter Press and is available via Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Dymocks, etc. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

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50.1 The Itch

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.&nbsp; For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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.&nbsp; For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Vol 50 - Parasites

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. Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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. Richard Reynolds is the owner and operator of Ground Zero Comics, a small shop in Mansfield, England, but writes, draws and produces his own comics and strips whenever he gets the chance. You can read these comics for free on the shop’s website, groundzerocomics.co.uk - ‘free comics’ sidebar. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

49.5 Case Study of A Murder God

Try Floatation Therapy! Looking for relief from stress and anxiety? Searching for an oasis for the spirit, mind and body? Immersive yourself in tranquility and a womb-like atmosphere. And the best part? No one can hear you scream. Written by Angelique Fawns Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by UMCorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.Org The cover art illustration is by Luke Spooner of Carrion House. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Try Floatation Therapy! Looking for relief from stress and anxiety? Searching for an oasis for the spirit, mind and body? Immersive yourself in tranquility and a womb-like atmosphere. And the best part? No one can hear you scream. Written by Angelique Fawns Narrated by Erika Ventura Edited by Duncan Muggleton With music by UMCorps and Thom Robson And sound effects provided by Freesound.Org The cover art illustration is by Luke Spooner of Carrion House. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

49.4 MgS04

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 writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriter For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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 writer. He has narrated many episodes of The Other Stories over the show’s lifetime. He is also the creator of the horror Audio-Drama podcast, Miscreation. You can follow him on twitter, @jcurranwriter For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

49.3 The Perfect Recording

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 For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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 For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

49.2 Not My Silence

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’, ‘They Remain’, and ‘Lazarus’ – written alongside Luke Kondor – as well as ‘The Caitlin Chronicles’ with top 10 Amazon author Michael Anderle. He is also the producer of the Great Writers Share podcast, interviewing the best and brightest authors around today. To find out more about Dan’s work, visit www.danielwillcocks.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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’, ‘They Remain’, and ‘Lazarus’ – written alongside Luke Kondor – as well as ‘The Caitlin Chronicles’ with top 10 Amazon author Michael Anderle. He is also the producer of the Great Writers Share podcast, interviewing the best and brightest authors around today. To find out more about Dan’s work, visit www.danielwillcocks.com For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

49.1 Made Mute

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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Vol 49 - Silence & Hey, Valentine

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.&nbsp; 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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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.&nbsp; 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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

48.4 Painted Anguish

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

48.3 The Paperweight

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

48.2 Collaboration

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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

48.1 To Hear The Minstrel Play

Welcoming in our new theme with news and survey giveaways. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

Welcoming in our new theme with news and survey giveaways. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Vol 48 - Haunted Art (Survey Giveaways!)

A young woman seeks eternal youth and beauty through technological means, though all may not be as it seems. Written by Matthew C. Butcher Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Velleitie and Thom Robson From the H&C Vault! To get more of these and to help us to keep making the show, head over to Patreon.com/HawkAndCleaver. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

A young woman seeks eternal youth and beauty through technological means, though all may not be as it seems. Written by Matthew C. Butcher Narrated by Alexandra Elroy Edited by Karl Hughes With music by Velleitie and Thom Robson From the H&C Vault! To get more of these and to help us to keep making the show, head over to Patreon.com/HawkAndCleaver. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

Up.grade // Down.load

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit <a href="https://www.acast.com/privacy">acast.com/privacy</a>

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. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy

47.4 Rubber Jungle

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.

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