Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes

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.

703: Shadows by K.B. Goddard

October 26, 2016 The Wicked Library 1:27:22 Comments Off

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“Shadows” is the 2017 PARSEC AWARD WINNER for Best Speculative Fiction Story: Small Cast (Short Form)

BS3-1: “Push Button, Get Bacon” by K.T. Jayne

September 30, 2015 The Wicked Library 01:02:05 Comments Off

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STORY

This touching story about a sister's quest to find her brother incorporates zombies in a whole new way, enjoy a taste of Season 3 with "Push Button, Get Bacon."

BLANKETS AND BOOKS!

It's nearly time for the Wicked Library Halloween Special. This year we wanted to do something extra special for our first live show - Blankets and Books. https://youtu.be/9OhdFYqSyVI

If you'd like to donate and can't make it to the event, email librarian@thewickedlibrary.com

About the Author:

KT Jayne asks: Do you know what to do in case of zombie apocalypse? How about when surrounded by a mad horde of Doctor Who fangirls? What if the Mothman invades your town? What if aliens land and start shooting up the place? Lucky for you that you have met KT Jayne. She knows exactly what to do if any of these things happen. She should, she’s spent her entire life obsessing about all these “what ifs” and more. Lucky for you, too, she has Asperger’s and with her out of the box thinking and whiz kid know how, she might just save your skin. Or your soul. Grab your shovel of death and prepare to face whatever form the apocalypse will take. Or just stand behind her. She’ll figure it out. No matter how the apocalypse manifests, KT Jayne does not die at the end.

KT Jayne lives in a small town of central Indiana waiting patiently for the Apocalypse to come.

Both an artist and writer, Bret acknowledges painter and cover artist Frank Frazetta as his biggest single artistic influence. His personal style is more akin to Maxfield Parrish

An avid reader of pulp fiction, his two favorite books are Bram Stoker’s Dracula and The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis

Website: autiezombiegirl.wordpress.com
Amazon: amazon.com/KT-Jayne/e/B005GXLAF0/ref=ntt_dp_epwbk_2
Twitter: @autiezombiegirl
Facebook: facebook.com/AuthorKTJayne

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Nelson W. Pyles:

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)

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

Haunted
Purple Planet Music (purple-planet.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
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

Society 13: Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Horrormade.com has a terrifyingly fun collection of dark things, that that are sure to delight from horror haikus, to author and filmmaker interviews, to original art and dark fiction reviews. Whether you're looking for a little inspiration, or maybe a place to share your short stories and creepy artwork, HorrorMade.com is your delightfully dark home for horror.

Shadows at the Door is an ever-growing collection of haunted stories inspired by the ghastly, the ghoulish and the macabre. You can enjoy the pleasing terrors, and similar content, at www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

Rickert & Beagle Books is a new, used and rare bookstore located in Dormont, PA, specializing in Science Fiction, Fantasy, Horror and weird non-fiction. Visit us on the web at rickertandbeaglebooks.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13. Redefining Podcasts."

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

BS4-1: “Meat Lover’s Special” by Miracle Austin

September 24, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:43:45 Comments Off

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Bonus: Concept Art

STORY

Dash has a problem and a steak dinner and something...special is about to provide a solution. A short tale that takes on a takes on a difficult topic,"Meat Lover's Special" still manages to be fun, dark, and quite Wicked. Enjoy this rare tale that's well done and still bloody good.

BLANKETS AND BOOKS!

It's nearly time for the Wicked Library Halloween Special. This year we wanted to do something extra special for our first live show - Blankets and Books. https://youtu.be/9OhdFYqSyVI

If you'd like to donate and can't make it to the event, email librarian@thewickedlibrary.com

About the Author:

Miracle Austin is a YA/NA Cross-Genre author; adults also enjoy her works. She’s been writing ever since first hearing Drive by the Cars in junior high. Horror/suspense are her favorite genres, but not limited to. She enjoys writing diverse flashes and short stories.

She’s currently working on her first novella, Doll, a story about outcast teens versus the popular mean girl in an untraditional way. She’s completed her first extremely, eclectic—requires mind to be open to the impossible—short story collection, Boundless.

You could say that Boundless is a gumbo of themes, some light-hearted, while others are much darker… She hopes to release both before the end of the year. She is also working stand-alone novel, Lonestar UnOrdinary Girl, a supernatural tale with comedic elements.

She resides in Texas with her family. She loves to chat it up, so feel free to contact her.

“Lingering fiction that ignites diverse mind journeys and beyond…”

Website: miracleaustin.com
Twitter: @miracleaustin7
Facebook: facebook.com/profile.php?id=100007030969220
YouTube Trailer: youtube.com/watch?v=ENK9MFhm5Rc

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About the Artist:

Jeanette Andromeda is an artist, blogger, YouTuber, and filmmaker. When she’s not talking about horror or up to her elbows in paint, she’s often found wandering around in graveyards working on stories, scripts and sketches.

Website: HorrorMade.com
Twitter: @horror_made
Facebook: Facebook.com/HorrorMade
Pinterest: pinterest.com/HorrorMadeBlog
Tumblr: tumblr.com/blog/horror-made
YouTube: YouTube.com/HauntingTV

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Nelson W. Pyles:

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)

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

Haunted
Purple Planet Music (purple-planet.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
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

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13. Redefining Podcasts."

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

BS5-1: “Djinn Jihad” by Jon Towers

September 18, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:56:07 Comments Off

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STORY and ART

As we take a little breather and get ready for the Live Halloween Episode Event and catch up on some other duties around The Library, we dive back into a great encore episode from Season Five (504) with Chapter Three of Jon Tower's DJinn Jihad as read by Nelson W. Pyles. Stay tuned after the show for an interview with Jon about the story and his writing process and tips.

An action packed chapter converted from Jon Towers Graphic Novel becomes a great short story for us to enjoy. Funny, dark, and scary as hell - shit's about to get real in the 'Burgh when a Djinn is used as a weapon.

Be sure to grab Jon’s graphic novel, the D’Jinn Jihad on Amazon.

About the Author and Artist:

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.

Website: www.stigmatastudios.com
Twitter: @JonnyAxx
Facebook: facebook.com/stigmatastudios

Narration

Dramatic reading performed by Nelson W. Pyles (www.nelsonwpyles.com)
Twitter: @NelsonWPyles

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

The voice of Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes 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)

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

The Scarab
Disparition (www.disparition.info)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Audio Recording

Sound Design Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com (Except from 504 by Nelson W. Pyles)

9th Story Studios: Producer: Daniel Foytik Program Director: Caitlin Marceau

Society 13: Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Horrormade.com has a terrifyingly fun collection of dark things, that that are sure to delight from horror haikus, to author and filmmaker interviews, to original art and dark fiction reviews. Whether you’re looking for a little inspiration, or maybe a place to share your short stories and creepy artwork, HorrorMade.com is your delightfully dark home for horror.

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
“Society 13. Redefining Podcasts.“

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

614: “The Darkness Within” by K. B. Goddard

September 12, 2015 The Wicked Library 0:55:10 Comments Off

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STORY

Written in the style of the great old Victorian Ghost Stories, comes a story by K. B. Goddard. A mysterious box is found hidden in an unlikely place.

What evil will be found within?

About the Author:

K.B. Goddard is a British writer of supernatural tales, taking her inspiration from the classic ghost stories of the Victorian and Edwardian age. She also finds inspiration in her Irish heritage and in the wealth of ghosts and folklore associated with her native Derbyshire.

In 2014 she published her book A Spirited Evening and Other Stories, a collection of ghost stories set in the Victorian era. A second collection, The Haunted Chamber and Other Stories is due out in 2015, with a combined paperback edition of the two books to follow.

Her work has also appeared on www.shadowsatthedoor.com

Website: kbgoddard.wordpress.com
Amazon: amazon.com/author/kbgoddard
Good Reads: goodreads.com/kbgoddard
Twitter: @kbgoddard
Facebook: facebook.com/kbgoddard

ARTWORK

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, Mysterious, Ghost Story, Fantastic Dim Bar, Unease Piano, Fire Prelude, Ossuary 2 - Turn, Rites, Professor and the Plant
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

Thème Thème varié, Op.89arié, Op.89
Public Domain Performances

The Scarab
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

Society 13: Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13. Redefining Podcasts."

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

NL2: “Hadleigh’s Monster” by Jesse J. Saxon

September 2, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:20:12 Comments Off

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STORY

BONUS STORY: Do you remember the monster under your bed? Did you have a name for it? What would have happened if you whispered to it into the night? Meet Hadleigh's Monster. Be careful. It's hungry.

Newsletter readers get our bonus stories a month before everyone else. Signup at www.thewickedlibrary.com.

About the Author:

Jesse J. Saxon was born in the shadow of Pittsburgh. Jesse has been a fan of horror and fiction since early childhood. He initially got started writing in junior high and kept it as a hobby until the mid 2000s when he began to pursue it as an active interest and profession. In addition to writing fiction, Jesse also covers the nonfiction world by way of op-ed pieced and journalism for the world of Mixed Martial Arts. In his spare time, Jesse enjoys training Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, good coffee, reading all sorts of things, and cigars with his cat.

Website: http://www.jessejsaxon.com/
Twitter: @WBSurvival
Other Projects: http://whitebeltsurvivalstrategy.blogspot.com/

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.

Website: wideeyedotter.com/
Twitter: @S_Matiko

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 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)

Children's Theme, Smoking Gun, Spider Eyes, Long Note Two, Time Passes, Bent and Broken, Moonlight Hall, Rites, Professor and the Plant
Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0

The Scarab
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

Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Nelson W. Pyles

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

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

612: “Train Man” by Cynthia Lowman

August 27, 2015 The Wicked Library 00:47:16 Comments Off

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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 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.

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

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary

This Episode of the Wicked Library was brought to you by:

Sanitarium Magazine showcases original horror fiction and dark verse, alongside news, reviews and interviews - now weekly as of June 1st! sanitariummagazine.com

The Wicked Library is a founding member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.
"Society 13, where Badasses listen to podcasts."

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

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