The Wicked Library

605: “Fish” by Max Booth III

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STORY

"Fish"
MaxBooth III

The Wicked Library brings you a dark coming of age tale with "Fish". Desperate to become a man, Paul seeks out a mysterious and sexy woman and gets more than he bargained for. Come along for a dark trip that takes you from the everyday into a dark realm where much more more is lost than innocence. Originally published here: http://bit.ly/boothiiifish

About the Author:

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Max Booth III is the Editor-in-Chief of Perpetual Motion Machine Publishing and a columnist for LitReactor.com. He is the author of Toxicity, The Mind is a Razorblade, and How to Successfully Kidnap Strangers. He has studied under Craig Clevenger and award winning editor, Jennifer Brozek. Raised in Northern Indiana, he currently works as a hotel night auditor in San Antonio. Follow him on Twitter @GiveMeYourTeeth for random drunken ramblings.

Website: http://talesfromthebooth.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/GiveMeYourTeeth
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/talesfromthebooth
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Max-Booth-III/e/B006GFGUAM


ARTWORK

Artist: Barney Bodoano

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Barney Bodoano is an artist and illustrator living in London, UK. He is influenced by traditional illustration techniques, in particular illustrations for Victorian ghost stories, horror and science fiction stories and the pulp magazines of the forties and fifties. He is also a huge fan of comics, especially horror and mystery comics. Barney specializes in illustrating ghost stories and is currently collaborating on a horror comic project. Shadows, moonlight and half lit faces are his stock in trade.

Website: http://www.barneybodoano.com
Twitter:
@barneybodoano
Facebook: 
https://www.facebook.com/barneybodoanoillustration
DeviantArt:
http://bjb674.deviantart.com
Tumbler:
http://barneybodoano.tumblr.com
Etsy:
https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/BarneyBodoanoThings

On The Wicked Library: 605


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)

"Black Skies", "October March", "A Sense of Fear (Bonus)"
Steve Montgomery, creator of Darkmood
CD Baby: cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood
Facebook: facebook.com/darkmoodmusic
Twitter: @DarkmoodMusic
Used with permission.

"Deep Noise", "Marty Gots a Plan", "Jellyfish in Space", "Thunder Dreams", "Big Mojo", "Double Drift", "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Snake Lady", "Tenebrous Brothers Carnival - Mermaid", "Ghostpocolypse - 5 Apotheosis", "Finding the Balance", "Hush", "Zombie Chase", "Rites", "Professor and the Plant"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.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:

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


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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, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

604: “Dominance” by C. Bryan Brown

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STORY

"Dominance"
Author: C. Bryan Brown

Returning favorite author C. Bryan Brown brings a dark tale to The Wicked Library with a new take on the classic "werewolf". A story with more than one wicked element, and an epic battle with fear, loss, and triumph. Feel the terror of a small band fighting to survive and the challenges they face. Get ready for a new kind of dominance.

About the Author:

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C. Bryan Brown a writer and plunger hater who enjoys the finer things in life. You know, equal rights, expensive whiskey, and sex.

He was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri. He’ s been hit in the face with a dirty plunger, run over with his own car, and lived in a haunted house. Now he lives the American Dream of debt of near poverty with his wife, kids, and grandkids somewhere in central Ohio. He writes to avoid going to jail and indulge his dark side. Stalk him at cbryanbrown.net.

Website: cbryanbrown.net
Twitter: @cbryanbrown
Facebook: facebook.com/cbryanbrown
Amazon: amazon.com/C-Bryan-Brown/e/B004DJKPM2


ARTWORK

Artist: Steven Matiko

Steven-Matiko
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

On The Wicked Library: 601


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)

"Harvest Moon", "They", "Zombies Rise", "Eerie", "Night Falls"
Steve Montgomery, creator of Darkmood
CD Baby: cdbaby.com/Artist/Darkmood
Facebook: facebook.com/darkmoodmusic
Twitter: @DarkmoodMusic
Used with permission.

"Deep Noise", "Grave Blow", "Volatile Reaction", "Shamanistic", "Aftermath", "Professor and the Plant"+++
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.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:

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

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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, where badasses listen to podcasts."

603: “Stuck” by Caitlin Marceau

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STORY

"Stuck"
Author: Caitlin Marceau

The Wicked Library shares a tale that floors you and keeps you there. Get ready for Caitlin Marceau's Wicked debut with a truly horrifying and emotionally terrifying story. We hope you'll agree that there are few things worse than being stuck in the situation like this one. Read on to find out more about the talented Caitlin Marceau.

About the Author:

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Caitlin Marceau is a graduate of Concordia University with a B.A. in creative writing, Caitlin works for an array of publications and lit mags. When she’s not covered in ink or wading through stacks of paper, you can find her ranting about issues in pop culture or nerding out over a good book.

Website: caitlinmarceau.com
Twitter: @CaitlinMarceau
Facebook: www.facebook.com/CAMarceau or facebook.com/caitlinmarceau


ARTWORK

Artist: Jon Towers

Jon-Towers
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 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 below.

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 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", "Anxiety", "Cryptic Sorrow", "Dark Walk", "Echoes of Time", "Ghost Processional", "Gnarled Situation", "Heart of the Beast", "Martian Cowboy", "Schmetterling", "Sunset at Glengorm"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.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:

Shadows Square
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 Alt Logo
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."

602: Double Dread by Mark Nixon

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STORY

Double Dread: "Once There was a Photographer" and "The Best Intentions"
Author: Mark Nixon

The Wicked Library brings you another double shot of terror with a two ghastly new tales from across the pond by Mark Nixon. Enjoy a terrifying trip down a dark alley with "Once There was a Photographer" and a bloody awful trip to claim a special pocket watch with "Best Intentions". Both stories, and many others, can be found on Shadows at the Door. Get more details here: shadowsatthedoor.com

About the Author:


Mark Nixon is a horror writer who lives by a graveyard in England. He finds inspiration in the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. He is the editor of shadowsatthedoor.com a website gathering an ever growing collection of ghost stories and proud sponsor of the Wicked Library. In between writing his new ghost stories, Mark is currently writing his first novel.

Website: shadowsatthedoor.com
Twitter: @shadowsatdoor
Facebook: facebook.com/shadowsatthedoor


ARTWORK

Artist: Jeanette Andromeda

Jeanette-Andromeda
Jeanette Andromeda is an artist, blogger, youtuber, and filmmaker. When she's not talking about horror or up to her elbows in paint, she's often found wandering around in graveyards working on stories, scripts and sketches.

Website: HorrorMade.com
Twitter: @HauntingTV or @Jeanette_art
Facebook: Facebook.com/HauntingTV or Facebook.com/HorrorMade
Pinterest: pinterest.com/HauntingTV
Tumblr: hauntingtv.tumblr.com
YouTube: YouTube.com/HauntingTV


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)

"A Laughing Librarian", "Wicked Ways"
Daniel Foytik (www.danfoytik.com)

"Deep Noise", "Anguish", "Blue Sizzle", "Ghostpocalypse - 1 Departure", "Ghostpocalypse - 2 The Call", "Ghostpocalypse - 3 Road of Trials", "Ghostpocalypse - 6 Crossing the Threshold", "Ghostpocalypse - 8 Epilog", "Professor and the Plant", "Shores of Avalon", "Unanswered Questions"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.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:

Shadows Square
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 Alt Logo
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."

601: Two Tales to Terrify from Jessica McHugh

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STORY

Two Tales to Terrify: "Of Human Symphonies" and "Tarnished Treasures"
Author: Jessica McHugh

The Wicked Library returns for Season 6 with two new stories by Jessica McHugh. Enjoy a terrifying Lovecraftian tale with "Of Human Symphonies", and a trip to a dark, abandoned island with "Tarnished Treasures". The latter will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an ezine published by our very own Maddie Holiday VonStark. Get more details here: Booktrope Forsaken on Facebook

About the Author:

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Jessica McHugh is an author of speculative fiction ranging from horror to young adult. She’s had seventeen books published by small presses in six years, including her Post Mortem Press thriller, Rabbits in the Garden, and the first three books in The Darla Decker Diaries, her edgy YA series from Evolved Publishing.

Website: www.jessicamchughbooks.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/author.JessicaMcHugh
Twitter: @TheJessMcHugh
Amazon: amazon.com/author/JessicaMcHugh
Other Projects: The Hypergraphia Podcast with Jack Wallen and Jessica McHugh is coming soon. You can find more information at: facebook.com/HypergraphiaPodcast\

On The Wicked Library: 215  H2  404  H3  X3 601


ARTWORK

Artist: Steven Matiko

Steven-Matiko
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 below. Steve is also a musician and his original music is often featured on the 9th Story. Keep an eye out for his new website to be launched this summer.

Twitter: S_Matiko
Website: http://www.9thstory.com/steves-gallery


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)

"A Laughing Librarian", "Wicked Ways", "Dwelling with a Dark Guitar"
Daniel Foytik (www.danfoytik.com)

"Deep Noise", "Devastation and Revenge", "Spacial Harvest"
"Dreams Become Real", "March of the Mind", "Inner Sanctum", "Expeditionary", "Quinn's Song: First Night", "The Dread", "Movement Proposition", "Disconcerned", "Redletter", "Sancho Panza gets a Latte"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0


Audio Recording

Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studioswww.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:

Shadows Square
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 Alt Logo
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."

H3: “Halloween Special III” by Multiple Authors

Episode # H-3

Title: Halloween Special III
Author 
Websites: 
Jessica McHugh - http://www.jessicamchughbooks.com/
Sydney Leigh- www.thespiderbox.shawnaleighbernard.com
Lindsey Beth Goddard-http://www.lindseybethgoddard.com/
Paul Michael Anderson- www.facebook.com/pghwriter 
Josef Matulich- http://dalmatianalley.wordpress.com
Narrated by Nelson W Pyles @NelsonWPyles

In our third Halloween special, Nelson and Maddie present authors Jessica McHugh, Josef Matulich, Sydney Leigh, Lindsey Beth Goddard and Paul Michael Anderson!

Please visit out Sponsors Post Mortem Press and Sanitarium Magazine!

Music this episode by Kevin MacLeod and Colin Lacativa.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN, KIDDIES!

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

Art Direction/Badassery-Maddie Von Stark @MaddieVonStark

Music:

Theme song performed by Novus and available at www.novus3.bandcamp.com
Incidental music by Kevin MacLeod. incompetech.com

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

Sponsors:

http://sanitariummagazine.com
http://www.postmortem-press.com

H2: The Wicked Library Halloween Special II

Episode # H-2

Title: Halloween Special 2
Author: Multiple

Narrated by Nelson W Pyles @NelsonWPyles

14 Authors come together to scare the hell out of you! Maddie Von Stark, Kerry Lipp, Josef Matulich, Jesse Saxon, Jerry McKinney, Georgina Morales, KT Jayne, Stephanie Wytovich, C Bryan Brown, Mandy DeGeit, Andrew Miller, Lydia Peever, Jessica McHugh and host, Nelson W Pyles. Happy Halloween from Nelson and Maddie!! @wickedlibrary @maddievonstark @nelsonwpyles

You can find these authors on www.facebook.com (except for Jesse Saxon. He's off the grid)

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

Music:

Theme song performed by Novus and available at www.novus3.bandcamp.com
Incidental music by Kevin MacLeod. incompetech.com

TWL H1-XI: Christmassacre 1 & Halloween Special 1

Grappled from the ether of the Section of the Library housing Season One, this rebroadcast hosted by show creator, Nelson W. Pyles, is the only remaining version of this rare, original recording from when the show was still called "Storytime at the Wicked Library".

This episode contains selected stories from the first Halloween Special and the first Christmassacre Episode!