100 Best Fiction Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

Twice-monthly community updates for the small desert town of Night Vale, where every conspiracy theory is true. Turn on your radio and hide. Never listened before? It's an ongoing radio show. Start with the current episode, and you'll catch on in no time. Or, go right to Episode 1 if you wanna binge-listen. more

Discover the most downloaded family audio drama in history. Eleven-year-old Holiday is pulled from the icy waters of Alaska with no memory of who she is or where she comes from. And when she begins to develop incredible abilities, she'll soon learn she's not alone in the world. From Peabody Award-winning Gen-Z Media, creators of The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel and The Big Fib, Six Minutes is a thrilling adventure for the whole family. For more great shows and to listen early and ad-free, visit ⁠GZMShows.com⁠ . more

The NoSleep Podcast is a multi-award winning anthology series of original horror stories, with rich atmospheric music to enhance the frightening tales. more

Justin, Travis and Griffin McElroy from My Brother, My Brother and Me have recruited their dad Clint for a campaign of high adventure. Join the McElroys as they find their fortune and slay an unconscionable number of ... you know, kobolds or whatever in ... The Adventure Zone.. more

When a night watchman finishes his shift at work, he is terrified to discover that everyone in the world who went to sleep the previous night has died. Now he and a band of survivors must stay awake and uncover the secret of this global epidemic, before they fall asleep.Starring and produced by Markiplier. Created by Jake Emanuel & Willie Block. more

'Make your statement, face your fear.' The Magnus Archives is an award winning weekly horror fiction audiodrama podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill , featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The long awaited continuation The Magnus Protocol launched in January 2024. Season 2 of the Magnus Protocol is ongoing! This multi-award winning and record breaking epic horror anthology features elements of the supernatural and the eldritch while blending genres of horror, mystery, tragedy and romance in to a truly epic metaplot that has captivated millions and helped make The Magnus Archives the worlds most popular horror podcast. Spotify Award winner for over 100 Million downloads, British Fantasy Award Winner and Webby Honoree. For fans of M.R James, Cosmic Horror, deep storytelling, dark academia, great audio fiction and audio drama, analogue horror / unfiction and ARGs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

We're Alive is an award-winning audio drama that follows a group of Survivors in a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles now ruled by the 'Infected.' It begins with 'A Story of Survival' which spans from Chapters 1-48. Our survivors band together, fortify a safe haven known as the Tower, and discover that the Infected are far from the biggest threat they will have to face. The adventure continues with: 'Lockdown' - A small group of inmates and prison guards are trapped in the T-block at Twin Towers Jail. They are forced to work together and find a way to escape while the rest of the world ends around them. 'Goldrush' - Set 17 years after the main events of 'A Story of Survival', this is a recollection story that describes the efforts of the four Soldiers as they attempt a side mission to retrieve a suspected stash of gold bullion. 'Scout's Honor' (on it's own feed!) - Adventure Scouts stranded on Catalina Island off the coast of California must use their wits and teamwork to survive during Outbreak. And 'We're Alive: Descendants,' which follows the children of the Survivors as they navigate a dangerous new world. The story of survival continues; the fight is not over. 18 years after the Outbreak, the world is starting to re-organize and rebuild, but many different forms of humanity are still struggling to survive in the aftermath. Nicholas Tink grew up in the shadow of his father. Little does he know that deep in the places where infected dwell, another descendant lies waiting. Content Warning: This podcast contains descriptions of graphic violence, sexual references, and strong language. Listener discretion is advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

The Bright Sessions is a science fiction audio drama that follows a group of therapy patients. But these are not your typical patients - each has a unique supernatural ability. The show documents their struggles and discoveries as well as the motivations of their mysterious therapist, Dr. Bright. The show was created by Lauren Shippen and is a production of Atypical Artists . The show has seven seasons, including the previously paywalled Seasons 6 and 7, The AM Archives and The College Tapes . The Bright Sessions has been downloaded tens of millions of times and cemented itself as a classic of audio fiction. Three spin-off novels were published through Tor Teen: The Infinite Noise, A Neon Darkness, and Some Faraway Place. If you enjoy this show, check out the rest of Atypical Artists' shows! more

🎃 You're invited to see Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest live with Adam Gidwitz on October 25 in Tarrytown, NY! 🎟️ Get tickets: ⁠tinyurl.com/GrimmLive2026⁠ It's Grimm fairy tales like you've never heard before! On every episode of Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, bestselling author Adam Gidwitz retells a classic fairy tale to a group of inquisitive kids, who anticipate plot twists, crack jokes, and share their own perspectives on these very Grimm tales. Every episode is rated on a scale of Grimm, Grimmer, or Grimmest, so you can choose your level of spookiness! A multi award-winning storytelling podcast, this Parent's Choice Gold Winner features stories about kids' favorite fairy tale characters like Cinderella, Rumpelstiltskin, and Red Riding Hood with hilarious and unique twists. Ready to jump in? Pick any episode and start listening! 👉 Want more? New Grimm content drops weekly—exclusively on Pinna. Start your subscription at ⁠pinna.fm⁠ and use code GRIMM30 for 30% off. more

The Unexplainable Disappearance of Mars Patel is a mystery adventure show for kids that the whole family will enjoy. In the show, eleven-year-old Mars Patel and his pals Caddie, JP, and Toothpick must band together to discover why kids are going missing at H.G. Wells Middle School. Tech billionaire Oliver Pruitt, founder of the mysterious school, Pruitt Prep, may have a thing or two to say about their quest and where it will lead. Will it be, as he is fond of saying, To the Stars? For more great shows for kids and families visit GZMshows.com. more

In the mountains of central Appalachia, blood runs as deep as these hollers and just as dark. Since before our kind knew these hills, hearts of unknowable hunger and madness have slumbered beneath them. These are the darkest mountains in the world. How dare we think we can break the skin of a god and dig out its heart without bringing forth blood and darkness? Old Gods of Appalachia is a horror-anthology podcast set in the shadows of an Alternate Appalachia, a place where digging too deep into the mines was just the first mistake. To learn more about Old Gods of Appalachia, visit our website at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com , and be sure to complete your social media ritual and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @oldgodsofappalachia, or on Bluesky @oldgodspod. If you'd like to support the show — and enjoy exclusive access to stories like Build Mama a Coffin — you can subscriber to the Holler at www.oldgodsofappalachia.com/theholler . You can also find t-shirts and other Old Gods merch in our shop at oldgodsmerch.com . Old Gods of Appalachia is a production of DeepNerd Media and is distributed by Rusty Quill. All rights reserved. No part of this audio production or its written transcripts may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/old-gods-of-appalachia . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Life's not easy for Doug Eiffel, the communications officer for the U.S.S. Hephaestus Research Station, currently on Day 448 of its orbit around red dwarf star Wolf 359. He's stuck on a scientific survey mission of indeterminate length, 7.8 light years from Earth. His only company on board the station are stern mission chief Minkowski, insane science officer Hilbert, and Hephaestus Station's sentient, often malfunctioning operating system Hera. He doesn't have much to do for his job other than monitoring static and intercepting the occasional decades-old radio broadcast from Earth, so he spends most of his time creating extensive audio logs about the ordinary, day-to-day happenings within the station. But the Hephaestus is an odd place, and life in extremely isolated, zero gravity conditions has a way of doing funny things to people's minds. Even the simplest of tasks can turn into a gargantuan struggle, and the most ordinary-seeming things have a way of turning into anything but that. Wolf 359 is a radio drama in the tradition of Golden Age of Radio shows. Take one part space-faring adventure, add one part character drama, and mix in one part absurdist sitcom, and you get Wolf 359. more

From creator Jon Grilz, a collection of the most famous and disturbing creepypastas and urban legends in the world. Listener discretion is advised. Story requests can be made on Instagram @creepypod or via email at ****@creepypod.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Malcolm Blackwood as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. Sleep well, listeners… if you can. more

The Truth makes short, cinematic stories meant to be listened to closely, like short films for your ears. Each episode is a brand new story with a new cast of characters, and a whole new world to explore. Some are suspenseful, others funny, or shocking, or uplifting. What you're guaranteed is incredible performances, thoughtful writing, and detailed, immersive sound design that pulls you in and never lets go. If you're new, some good starting places are: The Joke, Operation Skillshot, Here I Am, Dark End of the Mall, Silvia's Blood, or Can You Help Me Find My Mom. Listening with headphones is recommended! more

Fall asleep to classic works of fiction, adapted and narrated to help you relax. Each episode begins with a brief moment of relaxation followed by a quick summary of the prior episode. That way, you can fall asleep whenever you're ready and always stay caught up. Explore our abundant library of audiobooks. There is something for everyone! Support our show as a premium member and get access to bonus episodes and ad-free listening. more

Welcome to the realm of Dr. NoSleep® — home of diabolical horror stories, creepypastas, and original scary stories. This horror podcast features professional human narration, immersive sound design, and human-written horror fiction—no AI stories or voices. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 1 PM EST. Follow now and enable notifications to stay up to date on the darkest stories on the Internet. For advertising opportunities, book directly through Gumball.fm. * * * OWNERSHIP DISCLAIMER: This podcast is not associated with The NoSleep Podcast or its host in any way. The creators of Dr. NoSleep remain anonymous. CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. COPYRIGHT WARNING: The use of any affiliated audio of these episodes is not allowed, as it is a direct violation of copyright law and will result in legal action. Copyright © 2020 2026 Dr. NoSleep. All rights reserved. #horrorstories #scarystories #horrorpodcast #horror #scary #drnosleep #doctornosleep #creepypasta more

At the Penumbra, you might follow Juno Steel , a brooding, sharp-witted private eye on Mars, as he tangles with an elusive homme fatale, tracks dangerous artifacts of an ancient alien civilization, and faces his three greatest fears: heights, blood, and relationships. Or you might enter the world of the Second Citadel , where the merciless Sir Caroline must corral a team of emotionally distraught all-male knights to defend their city against mind-manipulating monsters...even the ones they've fallen in love with. Or you might tune into the not-too-distant future of Thirst , a future America somehow even worse than the present, where four couples must survive a dangerous reality TV competition designed by a sadistic host and a cheerfully violent Algorithm. These audio dramas and more await you in the Penumbra, dear traveler. We hope you enjoy your stay. (Start with '1.01: Juno Steel and the Case of the Murderous Mask' to follow the Juno Steel series, '1.09: Second Citadel - The Head of the Janus Beast' to follow the Second Citadel series, or 'THIRST S1E1: Icebreaker' to listen to the Thirst series. Or, listen from oldest to newest to hear everything as we released it.) The Penumbra is created and produced by Harley Takagi Kaner and Kevin Vibert. Follow us on Bluesky (@thepenumbrapod.bsky.social‬), Tumblr (@thepenumbrapodcast), TikTok (@thepenumbrapodcast), Instagram (@thepenumbrapodcast), or Facebook (The Penumbra Podcast). For early and ad-free episodes, production scripts, commentary tracks, blooper reels, livestreams with the creators, and much more, you can find The Penumbra Podcast: SPECIAL EDITION at: https://thepenumbrapodcast.supercast.com You can find all of our transcripts here. If you would like to view trigger warnings or SFX attributions, you can scroll to the end of the appropriate episode transcript: https://drive.google.com/drive/u/2/folders/1bnWLw5dTW4l9A0bmOMzEiy6XqqsXHHi_ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a twice-weekly horror fiction anthology podcast, with each episode featuring creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, accompanied by sound effects and music. Turn off the lights, and turn on the dark. more

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space. more

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

Beautifully read and written audio stories for kids. The original stories podcast, founded in 2005.

An epic, improvised storytelling podcast where Brennan Lee Mulligan, Erika Ishii, Aabria Iyengar, and Lou Wilson hang out together, play games, build worlds, and make stories. more

Scary Story Podcast features scary stories about darkness, unexplained phenomena, ghosts, and the paranormal. A collection of short original horror tales written by Edwin Covarrubias. more

Every week, join award-winning narrator B.J. Harrison as he narrates the greatest stories the world has ever known. From the jungles of South America to the Mississippi Delta, from Victorian England to the sands of the Arabian desert, join us on a fantastic journey through the words of the world's greatest authors. Critically-acclaimed and highly recommended for anyone who loves a good story with plenty of substance. more

Something has been found at the bottom of Earth's ocean. An ancient artifact that can only be described as a giant door, inset into the sea floor. It becomes known as the Vault. A gigantic enigma, buried and forgotten...nineteen thousand feet down. To study the artifact, the galaxy's most powerful corporation, Maas-Dorian, has built a massive, self-contained, secret laboratory base surrounding it, named FATHOM. It's objective: unlock the secrets of the artifact and discover what it holds.​ But some mysteries should remain buried. And some doors should never be opened....The story of DERELICT begins with season one, FATHOM, a narrative podcast experience from award winning science fiction author J. Barton Mitchell, and produced by Night Rocket Productions.Website: derelictpodcast.com more

The world's favorite new time podcast in the style of old-time radio. The Thrilling Adventure Hour anthologizes the thrilling adventures of space cowboy Sparks Nevada (Marc Evan Jackson), married mediums Frank and Sadie Doyle (Paul F. Tompkins and Paget Brewster), all-American hero Jefferson Reid (Nathan Fillion), and more. Find the complete Thrilling Adventure back catalog plus libraries of classic segments and bonus content on Patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/thrillingadventurehour Produced and created by Ben Acker and Ben Blacker. Featuring the WorkJuice Players and your favorite stars from the worlds of television, film, comedy, animation, sketch, and the stage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Mike Archer is a newly appointed fire watcher in the Wyoming woods. While he's never done anything like this before, he needed something new after his mom passed. Now he hopes to spend his days in a tower above the trees looking for fires and working on his new book. But things aren't as quiet and peaceful as he hoped. Strange interference blasts over his radio at night and he starts seeing and hearing creepy noises in the woods. But are these odd occurrences actually happening or is he just going stir crazy? more

New Yorker fiction writers read their stories.

When Gloria took a waitressing job at a diner outside of Phoenix, she didn't realize she was now an employee of Midnight Burger, a time-traveling, dimension-spanning diner. Every day Midnight Burger appears somewhere new in the cosmos along with it's staff: a galactic drifter, a rogue theoretical physicist, a sentient old-timey radio, and some guy named Caspar. No one knows who built Midnight Burger or how it works, but when it appears there's always someone around who could really use a cup of coffee. 'When the waves of the universe crash unrelentingly, when the stars seem indifferent to your plight, suddenly there is a diner.' We open at 6. more

Do not fear the dark, fear what darkness brings... Arkham Private Investigator Arthur Lester wakes up with no memory of who he is or what has happened, only a nameless, eerie voice guiding him through the darkness. Blind, terrified, and confused, his journey will lead him towards a series of mysteries in the hopes of understanding the truth of what has transpired. As cosmic horrors seep into the world around, Arthur must ask himself whether this entity truly seeks to help him, or are its intentions more… Malevolent Malevolent is produced, written, edited, performed, scored & created by Harlan Guthrie. This podcast contains mature themes, explicit language, bodily horror, violence, otherworldly terror and death. Listener discretion is advised. Full transcripts of every episode are available here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

A famed lost spaceship, the USS HOPE, returns to Earth after vanishing thirty-five years prior. The lone survivor (Richard Madden) disembarks mysteriously​ looking the exact same age as when he left​. Following the ensuing media chaos, he finally reunites with his formerly identical twin brother (now an old man) for a one-on-one meeting. But what starts as a joyful reconciliation soon leads to dark revelations that threaten their relationship -- and the future of humanity. FROM NOW stars and is Executive Produced by Richard Madden and Brian Cox. Created & Written by Rhys Wakefield and William Day Frank. more

Secure. Contain. Protect. There are things that go bump in the night. Fantastic things. Horrible things. Redacted things. The SCP Foundation was built to keep humanity safe from a world of beings it doesn't want to know exists. Things of wonder. Things of destruction. And these things have files. A LOT of files.New episodes weekly.* * *Content related to the SCP Foundation, including these podcasts, are licensed under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0. Concepts originate from works on the SCP Foundation Wiki more

'Creepypastas' are the urban legends of the internet. A new age of horror told through digital word of mouth.

Horror Hill is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Erik Peabody as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. You haven't found the darkness. The darkness has found you. more

A fictional podcast following three survivors as they trek across the country trying to survive an alien invasion. more

Welcome to Stories from Among the Stars, a podcast run by Macmillan Audio employees in which we serialize top science fiction and fantasy audiobooks with bold characters, daring adventures, and smart, compelling stories!We're in between seasons right now, so subscribe to hear updates on our next season soon! more

My name is Dr. John Watson, once of the British Army Northumberland Fusilier Regiment, now a true crime podcaster based in Central London. I don't have much experience in criminology, so this is mostly a record of how I met possibly the most brilliant and bizarre person I have ever (and will ever) know. Join me as I document the adventures of Sherlock Holmes. This podcast is property of Goalhanger Podcasts. Copyright 2026. SHERLOCK AND CO. Based on the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle more

The Original Science Fiction Podcast

A huge collection of beautifully narrated and carefully chosen short stories from golden age authors (1850-1930) who knew how to deliver stories that reach the heart and soul of the reader and listener. Here you'll find short masterpieces from the likes of Charles Dickens, Edith Wharton, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Kathleen Norris, Jack London, Henry Lawson, Arthur Conan Doyle, Agatha Christie, O. Henry, and many others. Great reviews and high ratings here and a host who chooses stories that entertain and enlighten. more

Sherlock Holmes Short Stories narrated by Hugh Bonneville. A woman struck dead after hearing a haunting whistle. A series of child-like drawings scrawled throughout a country estate. A prize horse wandering the moors without an owner. To the regular observer, these are merely strange anomalies. But for the master detective Sherlock Holmes they are the first pieces of an elaborate puzzle. New episodes every Thursday. For ad-free listening and early access to new episodes, join Noiser+. Click the subscription banner at the top of the feed to get started, or head to noiser.com/subscriptions No part of this podcast may be used or reproduced in any manner for the purpose of training artificial intelligence technologies or systems. In accordance with Article 4(3) of the DSM Directive 2019/790, Noiser Ltd expressly reserves this work from the text and data mining exception. more

Science fiction and fantasy stories from Clarkesworld Magazine

The SCP Experience™ is an immersive science fiction podcast set in the SCP Foundation universe, adapting classified containment files, anomalous technologies, and forbidden research through cinematic human narration and atmospheric sound design. No AI stories or voices. Each episode explores speculative science, ethical dilemmas, and reality-altering phenomena as humanity attempts to understand and control the unknown. New episodes drop every Monday and Friday at 1pm EST. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 17. Listener discretion is advised. COPYRIGHT WARNING: The use of any affiliated audio of these episodes is not allowed, as it is a direct violation of copyright law and will result in legal action. LEGAL DISCLAIMER: Content related to the SCP Foundation, including this podcast, are licensed under Creative Commons Sharealike 3.0 Concepts. Copyright © 2021 2026 The SCP Experience. All rights reserved. #thescpexperience #scp #scpfoundation #scarystories #horrorstories #scpstories #scpexplained #whatisscp more

The Amelia Project is a secret agency that fakes its clients' deaths, then lets them reappear with a brand new identity! A black comedy full of secrets, twists... and cocoa. The series starts as a succession of interviews with clients who want to fake their deaths, then slowly a larger narrative begins to emerge... Each episode tells its own story, but we recommend starting with Season 1. more

Beatrice Ashe has a quiet life as an assistant at the Woodbine Agency, a small detective firm in the east end of Toronto. But things change for her quickly when she is brutally attacked and left near death. Now, her boss Grace Hawthorne has a choice to make: Let Bea die... or give her a second chance. A second chance that brings Bea into a new world of shadow.Woodbine is a show about monsters, mysteries, new beginnings, and new bodies. What would you do if you found yourself in a world you never knew existed? What would you do if you had another chance to get justice? How far would you go to find the truth? And are you willing to figure all these out on your lunch break, because there are cases coming in and the Mothman can only wait so long for answers...WOODBINE is a new podcast by the creators of the award-winning horror fiction podcast Parkdale Haunt. Listen to Parkdale Haunt seasons 1-3 below, and subscribe for new episodes of Woodbine.PARKDALE HAUNT:Ever since Judith's lifelong best friend, Claire Sterback, inherited a house from a biological family she never knew, things have begun to change. Claire has begun to change. It isn't just that the house is full of cryptic notebooks, ominous scribblings on the wall, and has a basement that is colder than it should be. It isn't just that Claire abruptly up and left her live-in boyfriend and is now being stalked by a psychopathic realtor. Claire is… off. As she gets closer to a secret at the heart of the old house in the Toronto neighbourhood of Parkdale, she is also getting closer to losing herself. After Claire goes missing - with the help of co-worker-turned-friend-Owen - Judith vies to track her down, even if it means diving into a history that may have been better left untouched. more

The Drabblecast is a weekly audio fiction magazine that offers strange stories for strange listeners.

Storyland is a captivating podcast that opens the door to enchanting tales for young listeners of all ages. Step into a world where imagination knows no bounds, filled with thrilling adventures, magical realms, and unforgettable characters that come to life through the power of storytelling.Storyland offers a treasure trove of audio experiences. Each episode is designed to entertain, inspire, and ignite children's imaginations while providing a clean, family-friendly environment.Join us on a journey where anything is possible! Storyland is more than just a podcast; it's a gateway to endless possibilities, fostering creativity and wonder in young and old listeners. Safe for kids and enjoyable for the entire family, Storyland is your ticket to a world of audio adventures that will leave you enchanted and eager for more! more

Bodies are piling up in the strange town of Springfield, and forensic pathologist Jonathan Spacer intends to find out why. But, Jon isn't without his own secrets… He can talk to the dead, for starters. A full-cast serial fiction podcast for mature audiences. Available now on all podcast apps. Find us on Patreon for premium content, including bonus episodes and early access: https://www.patreon.com/HowIDied more

A strange letter. An impossible sender. Secrets hidden in the ground. From STUDIO5705, a scripted fiction podcast set in present-day Washington State about a man's journey to unlock a family mystery—and find things long ago buried. 2 million downloads. Season 4 now underway. Part of the Fable & Folly Network. more

Step into a mysterious shop, where every relic has a sordid tale to tell. A weekly multi-award winning full cast horror anthology featuring Mike Flanagan, Kate Siegel, David Dastmalchian, Devon Sawa, Jocelin Donahue and more. Contact The Antiquarium at (646) 481-7197 or ****@gmail.com. Explore our unsought goods, including decoder pins and fine garments at http://theantiquarium.myshopify.com. Join Us: http://www.theobsidiancovenant.com more

'If you think vampire tales are a worn-out genre, Underwood and Flinch will shock and delight you. ' — Walt Kolenda. Examiner.com For hundreds of years, the eldest-born male of the Flinch family has been servant and guardian to the vampire, Lord Underwood. David had hoped to be spared the horror of serving his family's lbloodthirsty master, but when he is summoned to the family home in Spain by his dying older brother, he knows his luck has run out. After fifty years of slumber, Underwood is to be resurrected from the grave in a ritual of human sacrifice, and David, by right of succession, is to be his resurrector. But there is another Flinch one who craves the role of guardian to the vampire: David's sister, Lydia. It's a job she means to have, even if it means making David's the first blood shed in this new age of Underwood and Flinch. Underwood and Flinch is a three-time Parsec Award-winning vampire saga by Mike Bennett - praised by listeners for its rich storytelling and atmospheric narration by the author. With six seasons (and counting), plus bonus stories and classic horror readings like Dracula, this is binge-worthy storytelling at its bloodiest. Press play. Lord Underwood is waking up. 'Bennett's 'Underwood and Flinch' saga is the best hidden literary gem in existence. Experience the same thrill you have when you find an unsigned underground band that blows your mind.' P.J. Parrish. Editor-in-Chief: Tennessee Valley Business Journal This feed also features all Mike Bennett's other podcast novels, stories, and readings of classic fiction. more

Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard of yet. When you read NIGHTMARE, it is our hope that you'll see where horror comes from, where it is now, and where it's going. The NIGHTMARE podcast, produced by Grammy Award-winning narrator and producer Stefan Rudnicki of Skyboat Media, features original audio short stories and poems 3-4 times a month. more

Wrong Station is an award-winning podcast anthology of original horror and weird fiction. Drawing on the tradition of The Twilight Zone and the classic radio serials that inspired it, Wrong Station transports the listener into the darkest corners of appalling new worlds with each episode.Wrong Station is not suitable for anyone. It may however be enjoyed by viewers of David Cronenberg, by readers of Shirley Jackson, and by listeners of Quiet Please.Listen to Wrong Station. Let it Change you.For more about Wrong Station, visit our website at www.wrongstation.com. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Bluesky @thewrongstation or on Facebook. For exclusive bonus episodes, ad-free listening, behind-the-scenes content, and more, you SIMPLY MUST explore our Patreon at www.patreon.com/thewrongstation. Wrong Station is an entirely independent production that relies on Patreon subscribers to produce the show and pay performers. Your support, tribute, and burnt offerings are what make Wrong Station possible. more

The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your darkest fears. We're unique in our simplicity, bringing pure tales of terror to your ears audiobook-style unadulterated and unadorned. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/talestoterrify . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

These aren't the stories your mother used to tell you ... no, these are The Other Stories. The Other Stories is a weekly short story podcast. A modern take on The Twilight Zone, Tales From The Crypt, or The Outer Limits. Sci-Fi, Horror, Thriller, WTF stories delivered right to your podcast feed every Monday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

X-Men The Audio Drama retells the adventures of the Uncanny X-Men from the very beginning, using the comic book history and stories as a template while retelling and modernizing the tales. Season One told the classic stories of the 'First Class,' Season Two now delves into the 'All New, All Different' era. more

Edited by bestselling anthologist John Joseph Adams, LIGHTSPEED is a Hugo Award-winning, critically-acclaimed digital magazine. In its pages, you'll find science fiction from near-future stories and sociological SF to far-future, star-spanning SF. Plus there's fantasy from epic sword-and-sorcery and contemporary urban tales to magical realism, science-fantasy, and folk tales. Each month, LIGHTSPEED brings you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction featuring a variety of authors, from the bestsellers and award-winners you already know to the best new voices you haven't heard yet. When you read LIGHTSPEED, you'll see where science fiction and fantasy have come from, where they are now, and where they're going. The LIGHTSPEED podcast, produced by Grammy Award-winning narrator and producer Stefan Rudnicki of Skyboat Media, features original audio short stories 6-8 times a month. more

PodCastle is the world's first audio fantasy magazine. Weekly, we broadcast the best in fantasy short stories, running the gammut from heart-pounding sword and sorcery, to strange surrealist tales, to gritty urban fantasy, to the psychological depth of magical realism. Our podcast features authors including N.K. Jemisin, Peter S. Beagle, Benjamin Rosenbaum, Jim C. Hines, and Cat Rambo, among others. Terry Pratchett once wrote, 'Fantasy is an exercise bicycle for the mind. It might not take you anywhere, but it tones up the muscles that can.' Tune in to PodCastle each Tuesday for our weekly tale, and spend the length of a morning commute giving your imagination a work out. more

A genre-bending audio drama of character-driven adult dark fiction, thrillers, horror & suspense. Each story is fully dramatized with exceptional actors and sound so vivid, you'll feel like a witness. Listeners call it ' horrifying, disorienting, fiendishly thrilling, erotic and heartbreaking.' What will you call it? Listen for yourself. Grab those headphones or earbuds and vanish inside Ominous Thrill. Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning, twice Ambie Award-nominated anthology created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid, immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock, and the true-crime mega-hit Dr. Death. Loved it? Leave a review and tell a friend who loves immersive dark fiction. Support OMINOUS THRILL on PATREON for early access to new episodes, and AD-FREE listening of all episodes. https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL Learn more about OMINOUS THRILL at https://ominousthrill.com/ EMAIL: ****@gmal.com Ominous Thrill Cover Design: Jeff Schmidt Ominous Thrill Title Design: GlassVoid Photography: Mircea Bezergheanu more

Welcome to The Westside Fairytales Podcast Demons, desperate souls, and eldritch horrors … We at the Westside Fairytales have written a story for you. Not you in that broad sense where you just means anybody , but you , Dear Listener. We know all about you. What makes you nervous, what sickens you, what keeps you from leaving your house sometimes for the maddening worry of it. And we've put it in a story. A story we'll read for you. These strange and varied original tales will linger long after you've finished listening. The Westside Fairytales horror and dark fiction podcast is an award-winning audiodrama written, read, and produced by author Tyler Bell. New episodes are released every month and can be found at westsidefairytales.com , or wherever you listen to podcasts. The first 4 seasons are comprised of a variety of short stories. Seasons 5 and 6 each are a season-long novel broken into episodic chapters. While each story can stand on its own, all content takes place in the extended Westside Fairytales universe, with continuing themes, characters, and connections. The Horror and Lit Club episodes are discussions, interviews, and reviews that are separate from the regular fiction episodes. Thanks for listening! Subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Buy our short-story collection The Eyes Beneath My Father's House on Amazon and pre-order Tyler's debut novel West By God from The Henlo Press ! Support us on Patreon or by purchasing some merch ! Join the Discord ! For more info and social media links, visit westsidefairytales.com Artwork by Yui Breedlove Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Summer, 1989, somewhere in deepest darkest England. Mockery Manor is a theme park where people disappear, and it's up to a pair of chaotic teenage twins to catch a killer. British Podcast Awards 'Best Fiction' Nominee 2020. If you like Widow's Bay, Hot Fuzz , and Only Murders In The Building , then Mockery Manor is for you. Mockery Manor is a full-cast production best enjoyed using headphones. more

Enter The Warning Woods. Nightmares lurk behind every tree. Disturbing encounters await. From the creepy to the downright depraved, my stories are sure to leave you unsettled yet craving more. Are you afraid? Good. Now you are ready to enter The Warning Woods About the author/narrator: Miles Tritle has written over two hundred short stories and two novels, The Collins House and Mister Secrets. Podcast Website: www.thewarningwoods.com Author's Website: www.milestritle.com more

A mystery drama about the limits of experimental science, confronting your own past, present & future, & trying to remember the level select cheat from Sonic 2.  more

The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast restores and narrates forgotten and underrated vintage science fiction short stories spanning from the 1700s through the mid-1960s. Each episode features a professionally narrated classic drawn from pioneering speculative fiction and the magazine era that shaped modern science fiction. Released several times a week, the podcast explores timeless ideas—alien encounters, artificial intelligence, time travel, dystopian futures, and the human cost of progress—through stories by legendary authors including Philip K. Dick, Ray Bradbury, Isaac Asimov, Arthur C. Clarke, H. G. Wells, Harlan Ellison, and many others. Now in its fourth year with more than 600 episodes, The Lost Sci-Fi Podcast has reached #1 on Apple Podcasts in 43 countries, reflecting a worldwide appetite for classic science fiction storytelling. Narrated by Scott Miller, each episode brings the wonders, warnings, and possibilities of vintage science fiction to today's listeners while celebrating the stories and ideas that helped shape the genre. more

SHERLOCK NOW THREE DAYS A WEEK! A truly enjoyable and growing collection of Sherlock Holmes Adventures and the best stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, one of Britain's greatest storytellers. Narration by master storyteller Jon Hagadorn (1001 Stories Network). Now playing every Sun Noon ET, Wed 5PM ET, and FRI 5PM ET more

Pretending to be People is a mystery/horror role-playing podcast. Join Zach, Thomas, Luke, and Joe as they navigate a terrifying campaign filled with twists, turns, and laughs - all decided on a roll of the dice. Can the officers of the Contention Police Department unravel the mysteries suddenly plaguing their sleepy town? Will they die or worse in the attempt? This is an actual play utilizing the game systems of Delta Green and Pulp Cthulhu. This is Pretending to be People. more

The Limelight podcast - for fiction and drama serials you won't want to miss from Radio 4.

Stories of cosmic and existential horror. Written and performed by Jeffrey Walker. No AI is used in the creation of this podcast. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acephale Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: Acephale Store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Contact: ****@gmail.com Cover image by @godmachine more

Experience the SCP Foundation's database of dangerous and perplexing phenomena in this immersive audio adaption of the long-running collaborative horror fiction series, featuring both its early writings (presented in numerical order) and other, later works. The voice of the Database is Joshua Alan Lindsay. The extended voice cast includes Brittany Carlton, Spera Crinis, Oktober Crow, Lee Daniel, Lisa Hogan, Christian Jasper, Jerry Maynard, Kendra 'Izzy' Murray, Romeo Rosales, Jr., Martin Taylor, and Breck Wilhite. more

The original Magic Woods stories! Copyright 2017 by George Patrick Leal. For even more stories, subscribe to the Magic Woods Patreon page. Visit https://www.patreon.com/c/MagicWoods for more information! more

The story of the world's most secret agents...the backups. For the first time in his career, Special Agent Chet Phillips has discovered that he can choose NOT to accept a mission! That means there's no choice but to send in the 'B Team': A nervous pencil pusher promoted to the field, a computer hacker working off her sentence, a fading former sitcom star and a recently reassigned White House intern. A full cast comedy audio adventure with a new episode debuting each month! more

Dark humor, rich storytelling, memorable characters and a cinematic soundscape...over 1.5 MILLION listeners agree that this is a story you won't forget! Featured by Bethesda and Forbes Magazine, this podcast tells the story of two Vault Dwellers who emerge from Vault 76 and their eternal struggle against each other that will tear the region apart. Celebrity guest, original voice actors reprising their roles, and an ensemble cast of relatable, compelling and lovable characters will plunge you in the weird and horrifying world of post-apocalyptic Fallout. Join Our Discord and talk to us!: https://discord.gg/37GENNH Please support us on Patreon and help fund the show: https://www.patreon.com/fallout76chadpodcast IN THE PRESS: Bethesda Game Studios Feature Article: Fallout 76 Community Spotlight: CHAD: A Fallout 76 Story (bethesda.net) Forbes Magazine Feature Article: Podcaster Kenneth Vigue On 'Chad: A Fallout 76 Story' (forbes.com) IGN Feature Article Documentary: The Weird and Wonderful Fans Still Playing Fallout 76 - Official Trailer | IGN Inside Stories - IGN PowerUp Gaming Article: How Fallout 76 Inspired A Modern Twist On The Radio Drama - PowerUp! (powerup-gaming.com) Communities of Appalachia Documentary: https://youtu.be/TzvWubJ0ybw ABOUT THE SHOWRUNNER: My name is Kenneth Vigue, author and narrator of this podcast. Growing up my grandmother would take me to the library in the town where I grew up every weekend. One fateful day, I ventured out of the children's room and headed up the massive Victorian staircase to the upstairs. I was awestruck by the 3-level open space, surrounded with balconies filled with books. In one cornered I wandered up to the very top level and found a dark and dusty corner room. It was filled floor to ceiling with records, which I had never seen before. I checked out 'Lights Out: Murder Castle', a vintage radio horror. So began a lifelong love of the kind of audio wizardry that could be cooked up with sound long, long before television. It required an active imagination, and it cultivated it in turn. Podcasting today has given new life to this vintage auditory art form, with groundbreaking shows such as 'The NoSleep Podcast', 'Limetown' and 'The Black Tapes' being modern versions of classic radio drama. With this podcast, 3 of my great loves have come together into some kind of mutated concoction of sound. My hope is to see more Fallout fans getting creative, sharing their passion and building on this amazing universe. PART OF THE ROBOTS RADIO NETWORK https://www.robotsradio.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Welcome to the Legend of Zelda Audiobooks! This podcast includes a novelisation of Ocarina of Time by DragonRand100, Majora's Mask by FakeJake93, and a selection of short stories by Selphie Kinneas. Each season features new stories by different authors, so stay tuned while we celebrate some of the fanworks this amazing fandom has to offer. All the stories on this podcast are featured with the permission of the author. Let me know what does or doesn't work for you. I am always open to feedback and will take it on board when making new content. Cover art by ImberLapis. more

Far beyond the frontier of civilized space, sails the starship the CSS Cavalier, manned by her strange and daring crew. Their destination? Adventure. Their cargo? Your dang ears. Their mission? Episodic science fiction comedy at the intersection of Star Trek, Douglas Adams, and the Marquis DeSade. From the same people who birthed unto you the blockbuster true-crime podcast Rude Tales of Magic comes a new and improvised sci-fi (science fiction) delight that has already been banned in most public schools and the Vatican. more

Dr. Edison Tucker is having a very weird life. Not being able to die tends to color things that way. Lucille Kensington is the literary scene's biggest enigma. That's just the way she likes it. When the pair find themselves sharing a cabin in the strangest town in America— Jerusalem, OR— they're prepared for a housemate situation from hell. What they're not expecting is tidings of a stranger sort: Ed is the antichrist, Lucy her guardian angel, and if they can't find a way to work together soon, the rapture is set to take first the town, then the world… but neither of them know that yet. Welcome to Jerusalem, OR, where what doesn't kill you is just another mystery. more

Weekly Spooky is your year-round Halloween podcast for scary stories: original horror fiction, urban legends, haunted places, cryptids and dark folklore, alongside true crime, paranormal mysteries and horror history. Hosted by filmmaker and narrator Henrique Couto, the feed combines cinematic horror stories, dark humor, twist endings, old-time radio nightmares, horror-movie discussion, and investigations into the strange and unexplained. Recurring programs include Weekly Spooky fiction, Terrifying & True, Thursday Thrills, Unknown Broadcast, This Week in Horror History, Cutting Deep Into Horror, Monthly Spooky, and seasonal story compilations. During Halloween and spooky season, discover scary stories of haunted houses, cursed objects, vampires, werewolves, urban legends, ghost stories, monster encounters, and long-form horror marathons for late-night listening, fall drives, and Halloween parties. Mature themes included. Explore the complete world of Weekly Spooky at https://weeklyspooky.com/ and follow the podcast for new nightmares throughout the week. more

Curious Matter Anthology is a multi-award-winning fiction podcast that adapts stories from the world's best Sci-fi and Horror writers into fully immersive audio movies. Strap in and let your ears take you on an adventure to the most imaginative places in the literary universe.Season 3 takes a bold leap forward. We've transitioned to a seasonal anthology format, dedicating the entire season to a single epic story titled 'The Exile.' This audacious adventure will take listeners to the fledgling colony of Mars, where humanity's fate hangs in the balance and includes sounds recorded on the surface of the Red Planet by the NASA Perserverence Rover in its immersive sound design.The Exile stars Tiffany Smith and features an all-star ensemble cast including Phil LaMarr, Tracie Thoms, Kevin Smith, Tricia Helfer, Eugene Byrd, Colin Ferguson, Anjali Bhimani, Todd Stashwick, Malcolm Barrett, Milana Vayntrub, Raymond Lee, Caitlin Bassett and many more. more

Ignyte Award finalist podcast of short stories from the Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine, the World Fantasy and Hugo Award finalist online magazine of literary adventure fantasy. For sixteen years of literary adventure fantasy and over 350 podcast episodes, visit our website at beneath-ceaseless-skies.com. more

Come walk between the black pines! In this award-winning queer horror podcast, a cosmic narrator follows the increasingly connected residents of the forest at the end of the world. It's a bittersweet story that explores queer identity, horror genre tropes, and finding hope in humanity's last moments. New episodes every Wednesday, and weekly bonus stories on Patreon! more

Tale of the Manticore is a hybrid between a dark fantasy audio drama and a solo D&D RPG. The dice make all the important decisions and, as a writer, my job is to interpret them and tell their story. Part fiction, part game, it's the story where 'Chaos rolls.' Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tale-of-the-manticore-a-dark-fantasy-dungeons-dragons-audiodrama--6276878/support . more

An anthology of pulp fiction stories - horror, crime, sci-fi, thriller - unified by a pulp theme, these stand-alone stories are edgy, dark, twisted, and strange. Each episode features a fully-scripted audio drama story, with original music, stellar actors, and nerve-jangling sound design. New episodes releasing biweekly. From Voyage Media in association with 7 Lamb Productions. more

Experiments in audio fiction | Anthology series by Ross Sutherland Tribeca Independent Fiction Award 2025 (for 'They Will / They Won't') British Podcast Award Winner: Best Fiction Series 'Few people are as skilled at turning moments of regret into transcendent, artistic works (…) One of podcasting's brightest lights' —AV Club 'As close as you can get to an audible psychedelic trip' —Stylist 'Sutherland's laboratory for various experiments in audio fiction, full of strange excursions and sublime turns of phrases' —Vulture, Ten Essential Fiction Podcasts that Shaped the Genre more

Fear From the Heartland is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each episode featuring terrifying tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actor and audiobook narrator, Paul J. McSorley, accompanied music. more