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TWL 1116: “The Terror Bay Resort Experience”, by Sarah Read

September 4, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:01:39 Comments Off on TWL 1116: “The Terror Bay Resort Experience”, by Sarah Read

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Sarah Read
Storyteller: Mary Murphy
Host: Nico Vettese
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

Marta is one of two staff running the Terror Bay Resort, an immersive, automated reenactment of the disaster that befell the ships Terror and Erebus back when the arctic still had ice. The disaster plays over and over again, like a haunting, like a memory the land can’t forget. And this time, it’s a little too real.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Season 11 Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Art Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1115: “Children of the Dream Root”, by Nora B. Peevy

August 1, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:04:50 Comments Off on TWL 1115: “Children of the Dream Root”, by Nora B. Peevy

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Nora B. Peevy
Storyteller: GP Mckenzie
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

For centuries Aina’s people have harvested the Dream Root to cultivate the health of their planet, but Aina is now occupied by the enemy Reptilian race, searching for a cure to the mysterious fungus plaguing their people.

The Reptilians believe the Dream Root is the cure they’ve been seeking. They’ve enslaved the Ainan people, destroying the wild growing Dream Root and forcing the Ainans to farm the root indoors for the Reptilians’ scientific experiments.

Ammalynn, a young teenage Ainan, possesses a powerful gift that could be her people’s salvation, but if Ammalynn uses her gift, she will be forced to make a great sacrifice. Will Aina survive? What will Ammalynn choose?

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1114: “Personal Growth”, by Myk Pilgrim

July 13, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:04:36 Comments Off on TWL 1114: “Personal Growth”, by Myk Pilgrim

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Myk Pilgrim
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

After a tragedy devours everyone Arthur loves, he wakes up in the hospital terribly burnt and all alone. Art has nothing but time to spend weeping, and following the insurance payout, deep pockets too.

He decides the only way to heal himself is to eat his feelings.

He will eat and eat and eat, push through the tears until he has his family in his arms again.

He will grow them back.

Trigger Warnings: eating disorders, death of a child, body horror, body modification, pregnancy, animal cruelty, death of a pet.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1113: “A Hint of Blue”, by Kelli Perkins

June 16, 2022 The Wicked Library 00:55:30 Comments Off on TWL 1113: “A Hint of Blue”, by Kelli Perkins

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Kelli Perkins
Storyteller: Jessica McEvoy
Host: Jessica McHugh
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

What if ghosts are not only real but a scientifically provable phenomenon? What if that phenomenon is not all it seems? What price would you pay to harness that kind of information? Emily is about to find out.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1112: “Dr. Spellini’s Dream Machine”, by Cameron Ulam

June 7, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:06:06 Comments Off on TWL 1112: “Dr. Spellini’s Dream Machine”, by Cameron Ulam

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Cameron Ulam
Storyteller: Daniel Foytik
Host: Brianna Morgan
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

Lucid dreaming is a skill that plenty of people covet. Dr. Spellini has tapped into the secret of doing so at will, with the assistance of his marvellous new invention. Careful, though…your dreams might not always be the safest places to walk…and once you step into the machine, you might find yourself getting more than you bargained for.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

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TWL Presents: Victoria’s Lift – “Von Hameln”, by Daniel Foytik

June 1, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:04:17 Comments Off on TWL Presents: Victoria’s Lift – “Von Hameln”, by Daniel Foytik

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Daniel Foytik 
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Cast (in order of appearance):
Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber Collins
Narrator: Graham Rowat
The Trees, Jeremy: Erika Sanderson
The Piper: Pearse O’Byrne
Special Agent Jackie Ellis: Francesca Meaux
Tom: Daniel Foytik
The Waitress: Cynthia Lowman
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

Today’s episode, Von Hameln, is a special presentation of the first mini-series we created for Victoria’s Lift and tells the tale of Victoria facing down an ancient foe and trying to overcome his Wicked plan. It originally aired as a three-part adventure, but for your enjoyment and convenience, I have combined the full story into a single episode.

Millenia ago, several Keys were created, one being Victoria’s Music Box. While investigating the mysterious abduction of children, Victoria meets the twisted owner of another Key and realizes she may have met her match.

Subscribe to Victoria’s Lift in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Part Twilight Zone, but wholly unique, the show is an award nominated audio drama with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Apple Podcasts. Most of 77 episodes follow visitors as they meet the mysterious Guide and are prompted to make a choice. Others reveal secrets about the building, Victoria, and her music box.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

THEMES:
The Lift Opening Theme Music
Composed and Recorded by Kimberly Henninger and Shawn Parke of Henninger-Parke Music
“Victoria’s Music Box, (Victoria’s Theme)” and The Lift Closing Theme Music
Composed and recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams
www.wetalkofdreams.com

FX:
Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.com

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

Executive Producers: Amber Collins, Nico Vettese

The Lift and all characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without permission. All rights reserved.

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1111: “In a Palace of Absent Shadows”, by Christopher Long

April 17, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:25:39 Comments Off on TWL 1111: “In a Palace of Absent Shadows”, by Christopher Long

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Christopher Long
Storyteller: Denise Michelle Johnson
Host: Mitch Gerads
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 

Job Report.

A Locus Senior Field Engineer with full diagnostic equipment is required urgently.

Unknown male’s Cicero Mnemograph device is major reporting issues.  Technology is locked into a spiralling recall feedback loop.  Severe shutdown imminent.  All memory stabilisation is failing.  Subject’s Palace floorplan design is now locked into full sleep mode to maintain his mental and physical well-being. 

Please respond.  Status pending. 

This job has been awaiting attention for over maximum wait times set by Locus Company parameters.

Please respond.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

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No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

TWL 1110: “Anything to End the Loneliness”, by Hailey Piper

March 28, 2022 The Wicked Library 01:13:28 Comments Off on TWL 1110: “Anything to End the Loneliness”, by Hailey Piper

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. 
Author: Hailey Piper
Storyteller: Mary Murphy
Host: Sadie Hartmann
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. 
Story Summary: 
A scientist in a secret government lab has devoted her career to studying vicious lifeforms that crashed onto Earth years ago. Having recently ended a long-term relationship and now feeling socially isolated from her colleagues, she can’t help projecting her loneliness onto the lab’s specimens. But is the connection really only in her head? Or does she have more in common with these violent creatures than she ever imagined?

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik 
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee 
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda 
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC.  All Rights Reserved.

No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

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