Horror Fiction

WIHM 2021: Wicked Women in Horror Special – Six Sinister Stories

February 21, 2021 The Wicked Library 01:11:37 Comments Off on WIHM 2021: Wicked Women in Horror Special – Six Sinister Stories

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It's our 2021 Wicked Women in Horror Special! While we celebrate women in horror every month here at The Wicked Library, we're officially celebrating Women in Horror Month with six dark tales written just for us by amazingly talented women writers, and presented by one of our executive producers, Cynthia Lowman.

  1. "On a Cold Basement Floor", by Pippa Bailey ~ Told by Erika Sanderson
  2. "The Hearing Aid Museum", by Cameron Ulam ~ Told by Jessica McEvoy
  3. "Dirt and Iron", by Nora B. Peevy ~ Told by Heather Thomas
  4. "Junie Proctor’s Panties" by KT Jayne ~ Told by by Nelson Pyles
  5. "I Love Every Part of You", by Scarlett R Algee ~ Told by Cynthia Lowman
  6. "Digital Olives", by B. Renard ~ Told by Mary Murphy

Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host: Cynthia Lowman | Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

The Wicked Library Theme: Anthony Rowsick | In the Library (background music): Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

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Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E1: Two Bloody Valentine Tales by Lee Forman

February 14, 2021 The Wicked Library 00:37:19 Comments Off on TDiB S1E1: Two Bloody Valentine Tales by Lee Forman

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We kick off our interseasonal entertainment with two fresh tales of Wicked love...and death by from Lee Forman.

  1. "The Record of Harold Snyde": A man discovers a special record player and shares his favorite music with his wife and friends.
  2. "Birthing the Future": A scientist celebrates the birth of his children with his beloved wives.

Told by: Daniel Foytik and Mary Murphy

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

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.

Music: Scott Joplin - Ragtime Dance

Scott Joplin (c. 1867/1868 – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions, and was later titled The King of Ragtime. During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces,

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TWL 1020: “Close Your Mouths and Clench Eyes Tight”, by Pippa Bailey

January 11, 2021 The Wicked Library 00:54:57 Comments Off on TWL 1020: “Close Your Mouths and Clench Eyes Tight”, by Pippa Bailey

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Season Finale!

Season 10 comes to an end with another dark tale written just for us by Pippa Bailey.

It's the Midnight Mayhem Camp-out and everyone is sharing their scariest stories. A Haitian man shares a very personal and terrifying tale about when he was a boy and came face-to-face with majik, voodoo, and the Gunny Sack Man in a tale he calls "Haitian Graffiti and Tonton Macoute".

Told by: Guy Fortt

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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.

Enjoy the amazing storytelling talents of Daniel Morden, Welsh Storyteller: danielmorden.org/podcast/

Production Music

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

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1019: Christmassacre 2020 – Algee, Lane, McHugh, Pyles, Hale

December 24, 2020 The Wicked Library 01:28:12 Comments Off on TWL 1019: Christmassacre 2020 – Algee, Lane, McHugh, Pyles, Hale

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It's time for our annual Christmassacre episode. This year we bring you 5 dark tales to bring some cold, dark fear to your Yuletide Celebration.

  1. "Purple and Pall", by Scarlet R. Algee, told by Daniel Foytik and scored by Nico Vettese.
  2. "The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", by Michelle Renee Lane, told by Dana M Lewis, and scored by Nico Vettese.
  3. "Let Nothing You Dismay", by Jessica McHugh, told by Heather Thomas, and scored by Nico Vettese.
  4. "Have Yourself", by Nelson Pyles, told by Cynthia Lowman, and scored by Nico Vettese.
  5. "Frost Thy Blood", by Daniel Hale, told by Nelson Pyles, and scored by Nico Vettese.

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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.

Production Music

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

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1018: “How I Became a Professional Liar”, by Angela Yuriko Smith

December 14, 2020 The Wicked Library 00:58:19 Comments Off on TWL 1018: “How I Became a Professional Liar”, by Angela Yuriko Smith

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Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us by Angela Yuriko Smith.

A woman born with a strange condition relates how she became one of the most popular women in her small town and developed her special skills.

Told by: Sarah Ruth Thomas

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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.

Enjoy the amazing storytelling talents of Daniel Morden, Welsh Storyteller: danielmorden.org/podcast/

Production Music

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

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1017: “Hotel Rosella”, by Barbara Jean Savoie

November 29, 2020 The Wicked Library 01:08:02 Comments Off on TWL 1017: “Hotel Rosella”, by Barbara Jean Savoie

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Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us.

Jenny, a woman in her early 30s who suffers from a severe, untreated panic disorder is driving cross-country to enjoy a vacation with her friend. When a storm forces her to pull over and wait it out, she's thrown into a situation where a strange reality from another time overlaps our own.

Told by: Mary Murphy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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.

Production Music

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

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1016: Halloween 2020 – Braunbeck, Pyles, Peever

October 31, 2020 The Wicked Library 01:26:19 Comments Off on TWL 1016: Halloween 2020 – Braunbeck, Pyles, Peever

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It's time for our annual Halloween episode. This year we bring you 3 dark tales to help make your Samhain extra spooky.

1: "Light on Broken Glass", by Gary A. Braunbeck | Told by: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese

2: "The Dinner Conversation", by Nelson W. Pyles | Told by: Erika Sanderson | Vocal Edit and Custom Score: Nico Vettese

3: "Checking Out", by Lydia Peever | Told by: Cynthia Lowman | Vocal Edit: Cynthia Lowman | Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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.

Production Music

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

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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WFT 20: The Masque of The Red Death, by Edgar Allan Poe

October 30, 2020 The Wicked Library 00:27:57 Comments Off on WFT 20: The Masque of The Red Death, by Edgar Allan Poe

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This time, The Librarian brings you our first tale from Ancient Persia. This story features a poor man who comes into money. Never having had money before, it seems a fortune to him but is actually much less than he thinks. Trouble comes on swift wings…but doesn’t it always in these tales?

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