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721: Extra Wicked Summer 2017

July 7, 2017 The Wicked Library 01:21:04 Comments Off

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This week, thanks to our Patreon supporters and some very Wicked Authors, we have been able to produce three Extra-Wicked tales for you all:

“Amputation Capital” by Tyler Woodsmall, narrated by Addison Peacock. “The Pit” by Meg Hafdahl, narrated by Jessica McEvoy. Mrs. Morrison’s Pie” by Nelson W. Pyles, Narrated by Nichole Goodnight.

710: Southern Fried Horror – Two Tales by Eden Royce

February 8, 2017 The Wicked Library 01:00:26 Comments Off

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In honor of Women in Horror Month, the Wicked Library delivers a show all by the ladies! Aside from this week’s “The Wicked Colonel” artwork by Steven Matiko and a special appearance by the Librarian, the ladies have the run of the Library this week. Of course, every month features women in horror at the Library.

“Hand of Glory” A woman has a unique way of getting information from a suspected killer despite his reluctance to cooperate.

“Homegoing” A woman struggles to come to terms with her son’s crimes.

707: Raison D’être by Nelson W. Pyles

December 14, 2016 The Wicked Library 00:51:35 Comments Off

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The Lift’s Guide, Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes begins to question not only her existence but her purpose. Fortunately for her, there is someone else who can not only sympathize, but can help guide her through this particularly rough time in her unlife. In this first ever crossover, the worlds of The Lift and The Wicked Library collide in a surprisingly uplifting episode about choices.

706: The Road Man by Aaron Vlek

December 1, 2016 The Wicked Library 00:52:55 Comments Off

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Lights on the highway through the desert disappear in impossible ways and three mystified young brothers on a family road trip wonder why. The same car keeps passing them in the night, year after year after year on summer road trips and the boys fear it is the dreaded Road Man. This isn’t Area 51 and there are no aliens in sight, but the Road Man owns this stretch of all but deserted highway and he’s no urban legend.

701: Barry the Basement Bear by Stuart Conover

September 27, 2016 The Wicked Library 00:59:52 Comments Off

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A teen boy has a special bear from his childhood. A bear that will go out of it’s way to keep the monsters at bay, but in doing so who is the real monster?

622: “Dear Cousin Gavin” by Aaron Vlek

March 10, 2016 The Wicked Library 01:00:30 Comments Off

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STORY

Most families have secrets. But secrets always yearn to be known.

Join us as we explore the dark secret of one family. A secret with roots that run deep-- a secret that refuses to stay buried.

About the Author:

Aaron Vlek is a storyteller who works with the trickster mythos in its role as bringer of delight and proponent of disquieting humors. Some of her (yes, her) stories center around the goings on of the jinn, and of a universal imagining of the Native American character, Coyote. Some works are historical in setting while others occupy a contemporary and urban landscape. She also indulges frequently in the reimagining of classic themes of horror and the occult. Aaron is a graduate of Sarah Lawrence College.

Domine Canè, a short piece of speculative horror with a historic theme, appeared in the April 2015 issue of Bards and Sages Quarterly, Vol. VII, Issue II. The Black Meal, a work of speculative horror appeared in the October 2015 issue of Outposts of Beyond. At the Kids’ Table appeared in the 2015 Christmas Edition of Chicken Soup for the Soup. Eight additional stories have been accepted for publication throughout 2016.

Amazon | Alban Lake | Facebook

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.

Steve has recently accepted a position as the Art Director for The Wicked Library and The Lift.

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

SCORE

This Episode was scored by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

About the Composer:

nico
“I focus on writing soundscapes that will make the media immersive rather than having music that is distinctive. I intend to make all sounds illustrate the worlds that the media is set within.” ~ Nico Vettese

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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 (Warning)
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Narration and final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles | Music Director: Nico Vetesse | Art Director: Steven Matiko

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621: “The Taking of Leon Winchell” by Lee Forman

February 25, 2016 The Wicked Library 00:53:56 Comments Off

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STORY

When Leon spends a day at the Renaissance Faire drinking more than he should, strange things begin to happen. On a downward spiral for a while, has he hit bottom, or is there further to fall? Strange things are afoot in that little tent that seems bigger on the inside.

About the Author:

Lee Forman is an author residing in the Hudson Valley, NY with his daughter and four cats. He’s been a fan of horror literature and cinema since his fascination with the macabre began in childhood, watching old movies and reading every novel he could get his hands on.

He’s a third generation horror fan, starting with his grandfather who was a fan of the classic Hollywood monsters. He spends most of his time writing short fiction, reading, and hiking trails in the Catskill Mountains. In October 2014 he won 3rd place in the Writer’s Carnival Short Story Contest hosted by Sanitarium Magazine and in 2015 he was a competitor in David Wellington’s Fear Project. He’s currently writing a serialized novella titled Silence in the Willow Field.

Recently Lee penned an episode of The Lift. An story podcast that’s a favorite of Your Librarian.

For more information, a list of publications, and to read his web series go to www.leeandrewforman.wordpress.com

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ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Steve has recently accepted a position as the Art Director for The Wicked Library and The Lift.

Website | Twitter

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, Pippin The Hunchback, Folk Round, Shores of Avalon, Tenebrous Brothers Carnival, Static Motion, Colorless Aura, Inexorable
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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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This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

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

RW-4: “Bad Shepherd”

November 27, 2015 The Wicked Library 01:02:49 Comments Off

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STORIES

Let's REWIND! From Season Two comes a remastered version of Lydia Peever's chilling tale "Bad Shepherd." In this week’s story, we meet Laurel; a sweet girl who grows up to be a “Demon Whisperer." This story is in the collection available on Amazon, Pray Lied Eve: Short Tales of the Untoward!

Just for extra fun, our rewinds feature an opening that pays homage to classic shows from The Golden Age of Radio that inspired The Wicked Library.

About the Author:

Lydia Peever is a horror author and journalist from Ontario, Canada. She is a big fan of horror music, books and film–so anywhere there is blood, you will probably find her lurking somewhere in the corner.

Her short stories have appeared in Postscripts To Darkness, Dark Moon Digest, For When The Veil Drops and her small collection, Pray Lied Eve. The follow up to her first novel Nightface has been written.

In her spare time, she helps update the new releases section of the Horror Writers Association website, photographs zombie walks or bloody punk rock bands, and records a few podcasts.

Website: http://splatterpictures.net/
Facebook: http://facebook.com/typicallydia
Other Projects: http://nightface.netfirms.com/bio/
Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lydia-Peever/e/B004VNGZRY

ARTWORK

About the Artist:

Website: wideeyedotter.com/
Twitter: @S_Matiko

Narration

Dramatic readings performed by Nelson W. Pyles

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

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

Production Music

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

Incidental Music including "Quirky Dog"
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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

Society 13: Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

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On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

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