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EW011: “Maxwell’s Cellar” by Lee Forman

When Brett is suspected of stealing from his boss, the punishment is archaic and possible other-worldly.

813: “Another Pleasant Valley Sunday” by Jessica McHugh

In today’s wicked tale, we take a dark ride into a town where we meet Richie, a child happy to see new visitors. But, like most places we visit here in the Wicked Library, things that seem idyllic on the surface, are most assuredly not.

812: “What Waits at the Bottom” by Erik Starn

In today’s dark tale, a man who has struggled for years with a trauma from his past reaches a breakthrough with the help of his therapist. But, what if his apparent delusion reveals itself to be much more than the ravings of a disturbed man?

811: Extra Wicked Spring Anthology 2018

Today, along with the other Wicked tales, we present the premier episode of our new Patreon Exclusive Show, The Private Collector, included here, for free, in its entirety. Future episode of The Private Collector can be heard by those supporting the show on Patreon at the $10 a month level.

The stories shared today are heard first by our Patreon supporters with a new tale being released in July and August. But, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of our writers,  we wanted to share these bonus tales with our entire audience. Please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and help keep the extra stories coming by supporting the show you love on Patreon.

810: “Kill Them with Kindness” by Kylee Wardle

A man who has no use for others makes it a point to insult anyone who crosses his path, but his rage comes back to him when he least expects it.

809: “Suckle His Poison” by Madeleine Swann

A Victorian solicitor returns from a business trip to find his wife missing. The story she tells in a letter is more weird and terrible than a penny dreadful.

808: “Out with the Old” by Lindsey Goddard

When Maxine Fischer shoots her ex-husband on the day of their divorce, she knows it looks bad. Everyone must think the same thing: that Maxine found a younger man and ditched the emotional baggage of caring for 70-year-old Martin. But appearances can be deceiving. Martin Fischer had secrets. Dark secrets. And a knowledge of the occult.