Cynthia Lowman

715: The Journey by Eamonn O’Neill

Sim has struggled all his life to fit in — a struggle to find peace and feel normal. When he finds himself on an unplanned, surreal journey he may finally find what he’s been seeking.

Best of Season 3: Always Something There to Remind Me by Gary A. Braunbeck

When Cindy and her husband Randy start watching old home movies from his childhood, Randy begins to notice subtle differences between his memory and reality — changes that become more apparent as they watch. Cindy tries to reassure Randy, but it soon becomes evident that reality and memory are not what they seem.

Enjoy this creepy and twisted tale from Season Three as read by Nelson W. Pyles.

714: There Will Be Refreshments by James Johnson

This dark, twisted, and entertaining tale is a wild ride into darkness.

When Mark suffers a car accident, he is propelled into Hell and embarks on a journey that challenges and punishes him in ways he could never have expected. When offered a way out, he is determined to pursue it – even if it takes an eternity.

713: The Tyranny of Heaven by Vincent Asaro

In this dark tale, a resident of Hell relates the true story of Eden, The Fall, Satan, Lucifer, and God – and how Hell was once a paradise. A surprisingly Wicked tale for many reasons, this story is sure to give you a new perspective on the place Heaven has named Hell.

712: Your Lease has Expired by C. Bryan Brown

When the vampire Jefferson Webster is asked by his former lover, Katherine, to provide a dead body for an important ritual, he decides to help – if for no other reason than to see her again.

Much time has passed though, and things between the two are cold and may not go as well as Jefferson hopes.

711: Five Deathly Tales – A Wicked Collection

This week we have five short deathly tales, by five Wicked writers. Enjoy this week’s selected tales:

“One Hour” by Dene Bebbington, “A Lament from the Dying” by Keith McDuffee, “The Heart of a Madman” by Gwendolyn Kiste, “Playground Zero” by Jessica McHugh, and “Last Steps” by Kelli Perkins.

710: Southern Fried Horror – Two Tales by Eden Royce

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.

612: “Train Man” by Cynthia Lowman


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

About the Artist:
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 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.


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

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