Wicked Tales

718: Idle Hands – by Kelli Perkins

The Devil is back this week, with a darkly humorous tale that’s sure to give you a little more sympathy for him. In this tale, the Devil, a lover of theater sits at man’s stage where he and God haggle over the price of the ticket.

717: Two Tales of Terror – by Scarlett R. Algee

Your Librarian brings you two tales of death, devouring, and reanimation.

“And Drown Melancholy” puts you in the mind of an unfortunate young woman suffering from a splitting headache who mixes alcohol and drugs to stop the pain, but you’re not alone in there.

“The Tomb Wife” explores the unique the classic story of boy meets ghoul and the deep, devouring desires they have for each other.

716: Quem Infra Nos by Mark Nixon

Selected from the upcoming audio book edition of the Shadows at the Door Anthology, we bring you a haunting tale set in Durham, England.

An author on route to a speaking event finally finds the time to visit the historic city of Durham, once on the cobbled streets he is drawn to the Cathedral. Deep in the tombs, something lies in wait. ‘Forget not, who is below us’.

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.