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618: “The Screenplay” by Chuck Rakiecz, Et al

January 9, 2016 The Wicked Library 01:17:17 Comments Off

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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 in changing his destiny.

About the Author:

Chuck Rakiecz is the original “Analog Man,” a self-described semi-technophobe who pines for the pre-social media days of yore. He is a retired model builder for the museum exhibit and industrial display industry. Chuck lives in Pittsburgh, PA with his wife, Sue, and their feisty tabby cat, Misty.

In addition to his membership in Pennwriters, Chuck is also a life member of the nationally known, Western Pennsylvania Model Railroad Museum. He developed the concept and preliminary plans for the museum’s fictional, Mon-Valley System,” a 4,000 sq. ft. model railroad display, featured on WQED TV and national hobby magazines.

Chuck is currently working on a time travel murder mystery novel, “POINT IN TIME,” and acts as Coordinator for the Pittsburgh East Writers critique group. He is also a member of an informal critique group of former CCAC classmates.

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Society 13 was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

The Society 13 Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Rites, The Professor and the Plant, Premonition, Paranormal Activity, Bass Walker,The Dark Land, Dances and Dames,Backed Vibes (Clean),Covert Affair, As I Figure, Acid Jazz, Vadodora Chill Mix, Undaunted, On the Cool Side, Intractable, Just As Soon, Simplex, Hit the Streets, Phantom From Space
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

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Stigmata Studios is an indie comic studio that has been producing indie comics featuring the heroic Nonstandard Assembly and its quirky members for over ten years. We produce graphic novels, comic book magazines and FREE web comics! Our stories feature history, the occult, politics, myth, whiskey and violence with an edgy point of view

Horrormade.com has a terrifyingly fun collection of dark things, that that are sure to delight from horror haikus, to author and filmmaker interviews, to original art and dark fiction reviews. Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration, or maybe a place to share your short stories and creepy artwork, HorrorMade.com is your delightfully dark home for horror.

Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews – now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
“Society 13. Redefining Podcasts.“

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
“Where Stories Live”

617: “Donna or Tara” by Julia Benally

October 23, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:42:26 Comments Off

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 42:26 — 38.9MB)

STORY

A story that takes place on an ill fated family road trip, this week's tale will make you realize even your worst road trips were never this bad. Deep in the desert, dark things await the Carter Family, from both without and within.

A modern tale with traditional Native American elements interwoven, you'll find much to fear on this dark trip.

About the Author:

Julia Benally, on one dark and stormy night (seriously) was born to the Bear Clan of the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

She discovered my love of story telling at a very young age and then she put the stories to paper. She loves to cross stitch, swing her nun-chucks (even when she hits myself), sing, hunt and fish. She makes other people eat the fish mind you. She loves making apple pie, especially from her own trees outside.

Julia has been featured in Sanitarium Magazine, Snapping Twig Magazine and A Shadow of Autumn Anthology.

Website: sparrowincarnate.blogspot.com
Google+: plus.google.com/108631203905473182151
Twitter: @SparrowCove
Facebook: facebook.com/julia.benally.7

ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Alex J. Murd is the head artist at CrazedPixel Independent Comic label, working in tandem with an equally twisted writer. Alex enjoys boxed wine, Faber-Castell pens, long viewings of pornography, and all things music related.

Website: crazedpixel.com
Tumbler: alexjmurd.tumblr.com
Twitter: @CrazedPixel
Facebook: facebook.com/CrazedPixelComics

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Society 13 and Everything Here is a Nightmare Promo was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

The Society 13 Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Horde - Heard in the promo for Everything Here is a Nightmare
Darkmood (cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood)

Deep Noise, Rites, The Professor and the Plant, Thunder Dreams, Spatial Harvest, Night of the Owl, Hush, Metaphysik
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Horrormade.com has a terrifyingly fun collection of dark things, that that are sure to delight from horror haikus, to author and filmmaker interviews, to original art and dark fiction reviews. Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration, or maybe a place to share your short stories and creepy artwork, HorrorMade.com is your delightfully dark home for horror.

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, rebuilding society one podcast at a time."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"STRY Radio, Where Stories Live"

616: “Glen Swift” by Dene Bebbington

October 16, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:33:23 Comments Off

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 33:23 — 30.6MB)

STORY

A trip through a remote part of Scotland proves to be a challenge for Don and Claire, a couple on an important trip.

A truly terrifying tale, it asks if we really ever truly know another person - or ourselves - as well as we think we do.

About the Author:

Dene Bebbington works in IT but feels more at home writing horror fiction. He’s had short stories published in various anthologies (Dark Corners Calvin Demmer, Dark Light III, Behind Closed Doors, and Disrupted Worlds to name a few), two stories as podcasts at The Wicked Library, and is the author of the ebook novellas Zombie Revelations and Stonefall. He lives in Wiltshire, England, with his wife and a tank of greedy tropical fish

Website: denebebbington.co.uk
Amazon: http://www.amazon.co.uk
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100000486311010

ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Steven Matiko is a talented artist who enjoys horror and dark fiction. Many pieces of his work can be found on the 9th Story Website. Steve is also a musician and his original music is often featured on the 9th Story.

Website: wideeyedotter.com/
Twitter: @S_Matiko

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Rites, The Professor and the Plant, Past the Edge
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Hard Core, Creepy Hollow, Necropolis,Blood Pressure, Lost Souls, Chimera, In My Nightmares, Phantasm, Palpitations, Turning The Screw, Paranormal Activity,The Dark Land
Purple Planet Music (purple-planet.com)
Used with Permission

The Scarab
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, rebuilding society one podcast at a time."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"STRY Radio, Where Stories Live"

615: “Sealed With a Kiss” by Owl Goingback

October 9, 2015 The Wicked Library 01:09:29 Comments Off

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 1:09:29 — 63.6MB)

STORY

Dark, terrifying imagery, and truly masterful storytelling are central to this week's Wicked Tale.

Stranded in the Georgia countryside after his car breaks down, Air Force mechanic Kent Philips gets caught up in a storm of epic proportions.

As he seeks and finds shelter from the storm, he meets a woman on the run from someone named Luke and what just might be the end of the world.

About the Author:

Having served in the Air Force, and the former owner of a restaurant and lounge, Owl Goingback became a full time writer in 1987. He has written numerous novels, children’s books, screenplays, and short stories.

His novel CROTA won the Bram Stoker Award for Best First Novel, and was one of four finalists in the Best Novel category. His novel DARKER THAN NIGHT was also a Stoker Nominee for best novel of the year. Both books draw upon his Native American heritage to tell a story of supernatural suspense, as do his other novels EVIL WHISPERS, BREED and SHAMAN MOON.

Owl’s children’s books, EAGLE FEATHERS and THE GIFT, have received critical acclaim from parents and teachers, and are currently used in numerous reading programs. EAGLE FEATHERS is a Storytelling World Awards Honor Recipient.

In addition to his writing under his own name, Owl has also ghostwritten several books for Hollywood celebrities. He has also lectured throughout the country on the customs and folklore of the American Indians.

Recently, Owl converted four of his novels into electronic format for the Kindle. He is currently working on a dark fantasy trilogy and several screenplays. For more information about the author, please visit his website owlgoingback.com.

Website: owlgoingback.com
Amazon: amazon.com/author/owlgoingback
Twitter: @ogoingback

ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Jon Towers is an artist and writer, he is the creative mind behind indie comic book company Stigmata Studios. Often referred to as the “Creator Emeritus” of Society 13 and Co-creator the Wicked Library by former Host and current Executive Producer, Nelson W. Pyles, Jon Towers is a modern Renaissance Man, who serves up his brand of awesome in the form of comics, observation, satire, myth and legend, and edgy writing and observation. He will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an Ezine from Forsaken. You can find Jon’s graphic novel, the D’Jinn Jihad on Amazon, and all things Jon Towers on his website.

Stigmata Studios is an indie comic studio that has been producing indie comics featuring the heroic Nonstandard Assembly and its quirky members for over ten years. They produce graphic novels, comic book magazines and FREE web comics! The stories feature history, the occult, politics, myth, whiskey and violence with an edgy point of view.

Patreon: patreon.com/stigmatastudios
Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Rites, The Professor and the Plant,
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Horde (used to accompanyrpomo for Everything Here is a Nightmare), Black Skies, Death Bell, Infected, Night Falls, They, It Creeps, Pulse, Dance of the Dead
Darkmood Music (cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood)
Used with Permission

Who is the Vehicular, Blind and Age-Bent Wept
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, weekly alongside news, reviews and interviews! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, rebuilding society one podcast at a time."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"STRY Radio, Where Stories Live"

NL2: “Hadleigh’s Monster” by Jesse J. Saxon

September 2, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:20:12 Comments Off

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 20:12 — 18.5MB)

STORY

BONUS STORY: Do you remember the monster under your bed? Did you have a name for it? What would have happened if you whispered to it into the night? Meet Hadleigh's Monster. Be careful. It's hungry.

Newsletter readers get our bonus stories a month before everyone else. Signup at www.thewickedlibrary.com.

About the Author:

Jesse J. Saxon was born in the shadow of Pittsburgh. Jesse has been a fan of horror and fiction since early childhood. He initially got started writing in junior high and kept it as a hobby until the mid 2000s when he began to pursue it as an active interest and profession. In addition to writing fiction, Jesse also covers the nonfiction world by way of op-ed pieced and journalism for the world of Mixed Martial Arts. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, good coffee, reading all sorts of things, and cigars with his cat.

Website: http://www.jessejsaxon.com/
Twitter: @WBSurvival
Other Projects: http://whitebeltsurvivalstrategy.blogspot.com/

ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Website: wideeyedotter.com/
Twitter: @S_Matiko

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was performed by Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Children's Theme, Smoking Gun, Spider Eyes, Long Note Two, Time Passes, Bent and Broken, Moonlight Hall, Rites, Professor and the Plant
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"Where Stories Live"

612: “Train Man” by Cynthia Lowman

August 27, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:47:16 Comments Off

Podcast: Play in new window | Download (Duration: 47:16 — 43.3MB)

STORY

Ever since she was a child, Rissa has been terrified of the trains that rumbled past her house at night and the nightmares that came with them - especially those of the Train Man.

While Rissa finds ways to cope with her fear as she grows older, she still remembers her dreams, the Train Man, and the wicked things he did. It's time, Killer.

About the Author:

Cynthia Lowman likes her name but goes by Cindy.

She is mostly a writer and sometimes a web designer in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is editing her first novel and hopes to defy the odds by getting it published. In case that doesn’t work, she will start her second novel before the end of 2015.

She writes short stories, some of which will be featured on 9th Story Studios, The Lift and The Wicked Library podcasts. Cindy is a member of Pennwriters as well as two writing groups that she expects to help make her famous.

Follow her journey to fame and fortune on her blog, Facebook, Twitter and all those other social media outlets she’s been told to use and intermittently does.

Website: cynthialowman.com/
Google+: plus.google.com/+CynthiaLowman
Twitter: @CynthiaLowman
Facebook: facebook.com/cynthiadlowman

ARTWORK

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Daniel Foytik: www.9thstory.com
Twitter: @9thstory

The voice of the Librarian was Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes was Amber Collins http://ambizzlezappa.deviantart.com/gallery
Twitter: @blamberino

Production Music

The Wicked Library Theme
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Deep Noise, Ossuary 1 - A Beginning, Danse of Questionable Tuning, Relent, Consequence, Long Note Four, Unlight, Rites, The Professor and the Plant,
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Intimidation, House on the Hill
Purple Planet Music (purple-planet.com)

The Scarab, The Stolen and Perverted
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik Program Director: Caitlin Marceau

Society 13: Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

The Wicked Library is syndicated on the STRY Radio Network
"Where Stories Live"

618: “The Screenplay” by Chuck Rakiecz, Et al

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617: “Donna or Tara” by Julia Benally

STORY

ARTWORK

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Production Music

Audio Recording

616: “Glen Swift” by Dene Bebbington

STORY

ARTWORK

Narration

Production Music

Audio Recording

615: “Sealed With a Kiss” by Owl Goingback

STORY

ARTWORK

Narration

Production Music

Audio Recording

NL2: “Hadleigh’s Monster” by Jesse J. Saxon

STORY

ARTWORK

Narration

Production Music

Audio Recording

612: “Train Man” by Cynthia Lowman

STORY

ARTWORK

Narration

Production Music

Audio Recording

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