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Midnight Marinara



Synopsis:

Midnight Marinara is a monthly podcast/radio play that serializes Creepypasta stories into full-fledged audio dramas. Whether it's a well-known chiller or a deserving unknown that catches attention, we endeavor to present an entertaining spin on these tales of the macabre. Pour some of this on your Creepypasta come midnight!


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Episodes:

Episode 70 - "Sounds Scary"

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

In our final feast, two dissatisfied teens escape a dull Halloween party to find a cache of eerie sound effect tapes in the attic, and revelations about the collection’s horror-loving owner…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance), Michael Malconian, Hayden Daviau and Braden Alexander (both of Nat 19), Christopher Addolorato, Connor Andrade and David King.

Written by David King.

“Trick or Treat” used with permission by Jonathan Stout and his Campus Five. Additional music by Random Encounters and Kevin MacLeod. Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Last Nail in the Coffin

Sun, 01 Oct 2023 07:00:00 +0000

They’re tearing down Midnight Marinara… But not before a last meal is served.

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Episode 69 - "Hell or High Noon"

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 08:27:57 +0000

January 1st, 1889. Somewhere in the California desert, a pair of bandits attempt to rob a train, their targets a pair of railroad barons and their entourage, just as a solar eclipse darkens the sky. Little do both robbers and passengers suspect that they will be making an unexpected detour…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Brian Murray, Mads Durbin, McKenzie Fox, Sandy Stoltz, Danny Montooth, Rachel Hanson, AJ Pinkerton and David King.

Story conceived created and produced by a collaborative effort of the Creative Horror Network. Script by David King.

Music by Abysmii. Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 68 - The Story and Song Revisited

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

A familiar tale with a modern twist. Teenagers Mike and Karen find themselves within the walls of a possessed manor where its 999 inhabitants hope to have them fill their quota….

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Rachel Hanson, Benjamin Spiegel, Nick Barbera, David King, Kaela King and Marelle Berry.

Music originally written by Buddy Baker and X. Atencio, performed by Windows to Sky: http://www.windowstosky.com/
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the script of "The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion" attributed to John R. Wood

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Midnight Snacks - "The Road Trip"

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 07:00:00 +0000

Longtime friends and Cryptid-enthusiasts Ant and Germ take a much-needed trip to reconnect and seek out some local legends…

Written by Beth Morton. Winner of the Creepy Cooking Staff Writing Challenge.
Read by Abysmii and David King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 67 - "Dead Line"

Fri, 30 Oct 2020 07:00:00 +0000

A Med student’s cruel fate is slowly unraveled through the phone calls and voice messages of those around her, revealing jealousies, insecurities, and perhaps murder…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nate Morse, Marissa Yardley, Angi Viper, King Mob, David King and Gwendolyn Pinkerton.

Written by Kaela King, inspired by “The Body Snatcher” by Robert Louis Stevenson.

Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Midnight Snacks - "Attention GoodShop Customers"

Sat, 11 Apr 2020 19:59:29 +0000

Time to get up and get shopping!

Written by Slimbeast. Read the original here.
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed, edited and voiced by David King.

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Episode 66 - "The Fall Board"

Wed, 30 Oct 2019 07:00:00 +0000

Mr. West expects a dedicated effort from his piano students. He wants them to strive for perfection, and there is no perfection without pain. Mr. West is very good at getting results, at least from those students who survive his courses with their fingers intact…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King, Allen Chaney, Eric Modyman, Audrey Weaver, Sam Kuczynski and Zoe Kuczynski.

Written by Allen Chaney and David King.

Additional piano music by Stephen Cisterna. Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 65 - "La Llorona"

Wed, 31 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Hoping this next investigation will bolster their TV ratings, the Haunt Trackers travel to the ruins of a New Mexico pueblo to research a ghost story of the southwest, the infamous weeping woman said to have drowned her children and haunts the night, dragging the unwary to a watery grave…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King, Michael Malconian, Robin King, Kira Buckland, Abysmii, Matt Holley, Chelsea Caracoza, Carlos Moreno, Fabian Alonzo and Talia Cole.

Written by David King, with consulting from Jesse “Seid” Reyes, Carlos Moreno and Talia Cole.

Music by captaininsanity, Kevin MacLeod, Tamer Zeynioglu and the Latino Hits Orchestra. Ending theme by John King. Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 64 - "The Seer of Possibilities"

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Jack's computer has a virus, or at least that's what he thinks when a mysterious voice from the machine begins telling him that, should he follow some small, simple directions, his life will improve. These tasks have repercussions, of course, but they'll always happen to others...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Michael Malconian, Jesse Ornelas, Talia Cole, Marissa Yardley, King Mob, Eric Modyman, David King and Audrey Weaver.

Based on the story by Thomas O. Check out his collection of the same name here.

Music by captaininsanity and Kevin MacLeod. Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 63 - "Lure"

Mon, 01 Oct 2018 07:00:00 +0000

The crew of the advanced research submersible Dagon may endure close quarters, bland rations and long spans of doldrums on a regular basis, but for the vessel’s engineer, something different and unsettling has been happening. His nights are restless, and something seems to be calling to him from the depths of the sea…

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Abysmii, Papreeka, Atticus Jackson, Marissa Yardley and Katie Patterson.

Written by Abysmii.

Music by Abysmii. Ending theme by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Live at Midsummer Scream 2018 (Part 1)

Tue, 11 Sep 2018 17:04:40 +0000

The creepy Creative Horror collective have gathered once again for their 2nd year at Midsummer Scream, with a fresh batch of short stories to tell and a couple of blind reads to wrap things up. For the latter half of this panel, listen to Undercooked Analysis here.

Performed July 28th, 2018 at the Long Beach Convention Center, featuring David King, Kaela Berry, Allen Chaney, Jesse "Seid," Reyes, Abysmii, Papreeka and Matt Holley. Video recording by Lisa Tom. Special thanks to Zack Sokol and Ben Dickow.

“Cycles” is credited to LaserGoose. “Out of Character” was written by Prasokour. "5 Times The Animatronic Fox On Splash Mountain Addressed Me By Name And Told Me He Was Going To Marry My Dad” is from ClickHole.

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A Midnight Dreary Update

Sat, 04 Aug 2018 18:35:24 +0000

Claude has more news about the recent delayed burials of Midnight Marinara, and hints of a memorial service coming in October…

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Episode 62 - "Quality Time"

Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Sam and Nathan have been best friends since childhood, and their regular camping trip has become a tradition for just the two of them and Nathan's dog, Mikey. This year, however, things take an unusual turn when they realize they're not alone in their neck of the woods...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Spiegel, Ty Lucas, Kaela Berry and David King.

Written by Jesse "Seid" Reyes and David King.

Music by Kevin MacLeod. "Skully's Love" is by Knightmare. Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 61 - "Miss Manhattan"

Thu, 31 May 2018 07:00:00 +0000

Few have attained the level of fame or infamy as the woman whose likeness is prolifically spread across a veritable army of statuary in New York City. But as she attempts to reconcile with a love from her past, the toll of that fame on her psyche becomes evident...

Featuring the voice of Dianna Conley. Additional voices by David King and Kaela Berry.

Written by Kaela Berry and David King, based on a true story.
"Aunty Pasta" created by Slimebeast, Kaela Berry and David King.

Music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King.

Mixed and Edited by David King.

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A Dark and Stormy Update

Wed, 16 May 2018 07:49:35 +0000

Midnight Marinara's current maitre d' reveals what's been slowing production lately...

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Bad News Update

Sat, 03 Mar 2018 09:19:03 +0000

They say no news is good news, but this is definitely not great. Just a quick update explaining why there hasn't been an episode this month (answer: circumstances beyond our control), and expectations about future release schedules.

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Episode 58 - "It's Always A Zombie"

Fri, 02 Feb 2018 08:00:00 +0000

When the undead are seen as little more than a nuisance, those who eradicate them don't get nearly the respect they deserve, or so thinks journalist Amber Gordon as she starts her fact-finding mission into the world of "deadbaggers."

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Kira Buckland, Rachel Hanson and Sandy Stoltz, with additional voices by David Little, Marissa Yardley, Sean M. Finkle, Angi Viper and Michael Ornelas.

Based on the short story by Slimebeast. Read the original here.

Music by Abysmii; additional music by Kevin MacLeod. Ending theme by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 57 - "Side Effects"

Sun, 31 Dec 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Chris Kessler's addictions have finally caught up with him after a serious car accident leaves him hospitalized for a month, but he has a lot more to worry about in recovery, like the strange nightmares he's been having ever since that fateful night...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) AJ Pinkerton, Peter Srinivasan, William Grubb, Gwendolyn Saltzman, Ben Paddon, Katie Patterson and David King. The voice of Nick Nocturne is himself.

Based on the short story by Patrick Murphy, adapted to radio theater by Kaela Berry and David King.

Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin McLeod.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Episode 56 - "The Blaganschlor"

Thu, 30 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

In an Iowa town known for its ghosts stories, one legend stands above the rest: a gruesome spirit strangled by its own entrails, said to appear at sundown on the hottest day of the year. Now a young woman will uncover some hidden family connections to this most infamous ghost, and so doing find the origin of the haunting...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Chelsea Caracoza, Rachel Hanson, Kaela Berry, David King and T.J. Dasch.

Based on the short story by Alex Taylor.

"Mysterious Mose" arranged and performed by Nick Barbera.
Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin McLeod.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Episode 55 - "The Facts in the Case of Mr. Valdemar" (ft. CAPT)

Mon, 30 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

In an extraordinary set of circumstances, a dying man agrees to be put under hypnosis by a mesmerist right at the moment of death. What follows is the strange and bizarre records of what transpired following the initiation of the trance...

Done in collaboration with the cast of Captured Aural Phantasy Theater (http://capturedauralphantasy.com/) and recorded at LA Radio Studio (http://laradiostudio.com/).

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Xander Mobus, Ben Dickow, Nicole Ortega, Thomas Roche and Michael Uribes.

Based on the short story by Edgar Allen Poe.

Ending theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Captured Aural Phantasy Theater Promo

Fri, 13 Oct 2017 18:24:35 +0000

Both a sneak peak at our first episode and a promo for our friends at Captured Aural Phantasy Theater, performing at the Bob Baker Marionette Theater in Los Angeles, October 28th & 29th. To learn more, visit http://capturedauralphantasy.com/

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LIVE at Midsummer Scream 2017

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 07:00:00 +0000

While the Pasta Shade was away, the cast and crew of Midnight Marinara/Undercooked Analysis represented both shows at the Midsummer Scream Halloween Convention. Join them for three short audio dramas and one hilarious cold read...

Featuring David King, Kaela Berry, Dead Palette, Allen Chaney, Matt Holley and Abysmii.

Recorded July 30th, 2017 at the Long Beach Convention Center.

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Ghost Story Challenge

Sun, 02 Jul 2017 03:30:37 +0000

The Pasta Shade is still on the road, but he has a challenge for you writers out there. Listen closely...

Send submissions to midnightmarinara@gmail.com before August 1st. Submissions can be no longer than 1,300 words.

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Midnight Snacks - How My Grandpa Scared His Little Brother

Mon, 01 May 2017 19:22:33 +0000

A short, true and humorous story told by David's grandfather.

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An Annoucement

Tue, 04 Apr 2017 16:58:53 +0000

A quick announcement from David about the status of Midnight Marinara and change for Undercooked Analysis.

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Midnight Snacks - "Fakes"

Sat, 01 Apr 2017 07:21:00 +0000

The world of Creepypasta narration can be surprisingly cutthroat, and has more masks than one might expect...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Kaela Berry, Nick Barbera, David King, Dead Palette and Allen Chaney.

Written by Slimebeast.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King

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The Interlude

Wed, 01 Feb 2017 10:00:46 +0000

Things are changing at Midnight Marinara...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Kaela Berry and Andrew Linde.

Written by David King.

Opening and ending themes by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Ubernym and Freeplay Music.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Episode 54 - "Pigeons from Hell"

Wed, 30 Nov 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Something foul lurks in the old Blassenville Manor, and when two traveling friends decide to spend a night there, they stumble into a world of dark secrets and Voodoo that only one of them will survive...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Alex Rhys, Michael Malconian, Spenser Fernandez and Brian Murray.

Based on the story by Robert E. Howard.

Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Episode 53 - "Snuff Out"

Mon, 31 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Halloween night is known for its traditions and customs, and a group of trick-or-treaters will discover an unusual, forgotten ritual involving jack o' lanterns and making wishes, one that has an unusual amount of success...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nate Stone, Noah Sinclair, Malerie Hurley, Kira Buckland and Katie Patterson.

Written by David King.

Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Episode 52 - "The Song and Dance Man"

Sun, 30 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

An odd performer unexpectedly arrives in the town of Belle Carne, and draws quite the crowd when he promises free song and dance through the night...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) T.J. Dasch, Katie Patterson, Matt Holley, Nick Jewell and David King.

Based on the story by Dylan Charles.

Opening and ending themes by John King.
Mixed and Edited by David King.

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Midnight Snacks - "Black Label"

Sat, 15 Oct 2016 19:10:12 +0000

You don't have to accept the labels you're given.

Written, performed and mixed by Allen Chaney. Read the original here.

Music by Kevin MacLeod.

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Episode 51 - "Little Wooden Box"

Fri, 07 Oct 2016 07:00:00 +0000

After losing his arm in a car accident, Phil Hadley struggles to find a solution for his pent up rage and sadness. A strange wooden box given to him as a therapy method may offer him a way to cope, though its use may have unforeseen consequences for him and his family...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Michael Ornelas, Sandy Stoltz, Jordin Overton, Sparrow Rayne and Amanda Kay.

Based on the story credited to Logan Falk. Adapted for radio theater by David King and Kaela Berry.

Opening theme by John King.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 50 - "Free Burgers for Life"

Wed, 14 Sep 2016 03:29:09 +0000

Welcome to Dizzy's Diner, where one lucky customer is about it win the prize of a lifetime: free hamburgers for the rest of their life. Is it too good to be true? Surprisingly, the problem lies not with the prize, but with the trouble it causes for Dizzy himself...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Allen Chaney, Dead Palette, Matt Benson, David King, Kaela Berry and Nick Nocturne.

Written for Midnight Marinara by Slimebeast.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 49 - "The Pale Man"

Mon, 01 Aug 2016 07:00:00 +0000

The journal entries of an assistant professor on extended holiday reveal the extent of his boredom staying in a run-down hotel, and his curiosity about a pale stranger living at the other end of the hall...

Featuring the voice of Scott Leverett.

Based on the story by Julius Long. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by The Jungle Band and Victor Salon Group.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 48 - "Frogs Are Good Luck"

Fri, 01 Jul 2016 07:00:00 +0000

A group of friends decide to spend a summer evening in the relative quiet of the Nevada desert, their only aim to catch up on things. Unfortunately, they travel just a little too far on the road out...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Fabian Alonzo, Matt Holley, Nyx Fears, Johnathan Eggstaff and Ruthie Hanson.

Based on the original credited to Alan Larkin. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 47 - "Companionship"

Tue, 31 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Starving college boy meets manic pixie dream girl. Boy makes small talk. Girl promises anything. Boy lets Girl take him on a journey into a nightmare...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King and Sparrow Rayne.

Based on the original story by Slimebeast. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

 

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Episode 46 - "String Theory"

Sun, 01 May 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Martin wakes up one morning to find countless strings tied between the people and things he encounters, and is seemingly ignored for his lack of connecting twine. After untying his friend Lucy, he realizes that perhaps there is more to these mysterious strings than just a prank...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Peyton Pearson, Katie Patterson and Emma Goddard.

Based on the original story credited to Tesla. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Freeplay Music.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 45 - "The Harbinger Experiment"

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 07:00:00 +0000

Living in the sunlight, loving in the moonlight, having a wonderful time...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nick Nocturne, Spenser Fernandez, Kaela Berry, Robin King, Xander Mobus and Dead Palette.

"The Harbinger Experiment" is credited to Zyon J. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by myuu, Kevin MacLeod and the Bernie Cummins' Orchestra.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 44 - "Tito Taster"

Mon, 29 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

It's the first day of Summer at Zoombezi Bay water park, and Jim's first day on the job as a lifeguard. As if huge crowds and strange coworkers weren't enough, there's also the suspicious old man hovering near the Cyclone, the one the rest of staff doesn't want him to talk to...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dead Palette, Allen Chaney, Aleu Moana, Slimebeast and Matt Holley.

Written for Midnight Marinara by Dead Palette.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 43 - "The Disappearance of Ashley, Kansas"

Mon, 01 Feb 2016 08:00:00 +0000

Sometime during the night of August 16, 1952, the small town of Ashley, Kansas ceased to exist...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) TJ Dasch, Michael Malconian, Nick Jewell, Matt Holley, David King, Emma Goddard and Sparrow Rayne.

Based on the original story by CoasterKid93. Read it here.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 42 - "White Christmas"

Thu, 31 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Six months after a gentle Christmas snowfall alters the fate of the world, one meteorologist discovers a change in weather and sets out in search of answers in the frigid wastes...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dead Palette, David King, Chad Garcia (of Frosted Mini Fears), Nick Atwell and Sparrow Rayne.

Based on the original story by Ashe Abbott. Read it here.

Opening music by myuu; "White Christmas" is by Bing Crosby.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Midnight Snacks - "Red Snow"

Thu, 24 Dec 2015 08:00:00 +0000

The Pasta Shade shares three short tales of the grotesque and macabre with a festive angle, to darken your holiday season...

Written by Slimebeast. Read it here.
Music by myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King

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Episode 41 - "Dead Man's Blues"

Mon, 30 Nov 2015 08:00:00 +0000

A car accident on a stormy night leaves Warren stranded on a supposedly-haunted road, where the Blues guitarist Bone Daddy Barry met his end. Luckily, a friendly stranger with a burn on his face arrives to give Warren a lift...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Slimebeast, Jordin Overton, Darin De Paul and Emma Goddard.

Written by Kaela Berry and David King. This episode is dedicated to the memory of David Berry.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Jelly Roll Morton and Freeplay Music.
Mixed and edited by David King.

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Episode 40 - "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"

Sat, 31 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

The Ringmaster offers an extra-large Halloween treat with this retelling of Washington Irving's classic ghost story of Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Nick Nocturne, Nick Barbera, Dino Andrade (Batman: Arkham Asylum), Nick Jewell, David King, Marissa Marinello, Heather Kipp, Michael Malconian and Matt Holley; the voice of the Ringmaster is Xander Mobus.

Opening theme by CaptainInsanity; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, the YouTube Audio Library and Freeplay Music.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the classic story by Washington Irving.

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Episode 39 - "Management"

Thu, 22 Oct 2015 07:00:00 +0000

The Ringmaster unveils his side of a two-part carnival sideshow: Baxter Melvin, a professional wrestling manager who just can't seem to catch a break one exhausting and strange Halloween evening...

For the rest of the story, check out "Malnourished," presented by Dead Palette.

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Benson, Marissa Marinello, Katie Patterson, Davis Arnold, Elana K. Arnold, Dead Palette, Emma Goddard, Matt Holley, Joe Adams and Kaela Berry; the voice of the Ringmaster is Xander Mobus.

Opening theme by CaptainInsanity.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Written for Midnight Marinara by Dead Palette.
 

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Episode 38 - "The Ghost Club"

Wed, 30 Sep 2015 07:00:00 +0000

A gentleman incarcerated in Sing Sing prison recounts the strange and absurd circumstances that led him to his present state, involving a set of silver spoons and bevy of famous ghosts...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Paddon, Michael Malconian, Jason Caits-Cheverst, Kira Buckland, Nick Barbera, Katie Patterson and Matt Holley.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod, Calikokat 116, gompertsff@gmail.com and CaptainInsanity.

Based on the short story by J.K. Bangs. Read it here.

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Episode 37 - "Candle Cove"

Mon, 24 Aug 2015 05:05:51 +0000

Several forum posters reminisce about a low-budget kids show they recall from the early 70s, though they might regret how much they start to recall...

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Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Kaela Berry, T.J. Dasch, Dead Palette and Matt Holley.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Ben Hayward and Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Story by Kris Straub. Read it here.

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Episode 36 - "Three Skeleton Key"

Sun, 19 Jul 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Three lighthouse keepers receive some unexpected visitors in this classic story from the days of radio...

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Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Spenser Fernandez, Matt Holley and Nick Vincent Barbera.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and Peter Srinivasan.
Mixed and edited by David King. Produced by Kaela Berry.

Based on the original classic story by George Toudouze, adapted for radio theater by John Poe.

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Episode 35 - "Ickbarr Bigelsteine"

Fri, 19 Jun 2015 07:00:00 +0000

A little boy, terrified of the dark, gets a special gift from his mother: a sock-monster dubbed Mr. Ickbarr Bigelsteine, meant to drive away the scary creatures that seem to lurk just on the edge of the boy's imagination...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Ben Spiegel, Oliver Stafford, Sasha Kuczynski, Edward Stafford and David King.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.
Produced by Kaela Berry.

Based on the original story by Stephen D. Harris. Read it here.
Adapted by Kaela Berry and David King.

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Episode 34 - "Room 733"

Sun, 31 May 2015 07:00:02 +0000

For two college freshmen, adapting to university life is all the harder when they learn they that their dorm room sits next door to a space infamously known for its student suicides...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Angi Viper, Sparrow Leigh Rayne, Kira Buckland, Shawn Bean, Daniel St. George, Katie Patterson and April Hawley.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original short story by C.K. Walker. Read it here.

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Midnight Snacks - "Scary Stories from Radio BrendoMan"

Sat, 23 May 2015 04:40:57 +0000

In this humorously spooky sample of the Radio BrendoMan podcast, Brendo recounts the story of the most anyone has ever scared him...

Taken from Episode #166 - Phil Just Puked, with Brendan Creecy, Phil Vecchio and guest Mike Vecchio. Listen to Radio BrendoMan here.

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Episode 33 - "Red Sky at Night" (Part 2)

Sat, 18 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

With only three of the original survivors remaining, Graham, Shaun and Kenny struggle to survive increasing terrors while adrift in mysterious, haunted seas...

(Listen to Part 1 here)

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Sarah Williams (Skullgirls, League of Legends, Kill La Kill), Peyton Pearson, David King and Fabian Alonzo.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and the YouTube Audio Library.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original story by Slimebeast. Read it here.

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Episode 32 - "Yo, Dude, Do You Own a Dog?" (April Fool's Day Special)

Wed, 01 Apr 2015 07:00:00 +0000

Midnight Marinara is hijacked by Afternoon Alfredo! With the original planned story interrupted, have instead this oddball tale of three confused and troubled teenagers as they battle an ancient evil named after a garden tool...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Robin King, Matt Holley, Peyton Pearson, David King and Emma Goddard.

Music by Kevin MacLeod, with various vintage production tracks.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original short story by Ellen M. Read it here.

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Episode 31 - "Red Sky at Night" (Part 1)

Sun, 29 Mar 2015 07:00:00 +0000

When a cruise ship goes dramatically off-course and supernatural events cause most of the passengers and crew to vanish, seven remaining people try to cope with the circumstances and find a way to escape, before they are lost at sea...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Sarah Williams (Skullgirls, League of Legends, Kill La Kill), Matt Holley, David King, Peyton Pearson, Fabian Alonzo, Marcel Alonzo and Sam Kuczynski.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original story by Slimebeast. Read it here.

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Episode 30 - "Support Call ID: 100156-03"

Sat, 28 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Something unusual we found while poking around. Do you trust your mobile phone network?

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Marcel Alonzo and Nick Atwell.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.
Logo by Emma Goddard ( http://bucketfox.deviantart.com/ )

Based on the original short story by Charmingly Shallow. Read it here.

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Midnight Snacks - "The Haunted Palace"

Thu, 26 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

The Pasta Shade reads a somber poem of fallen glory and eerie happenings...

Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King

Poem by Edgar Allan Poe.

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Episode 29 - "A Rose for Emily"

Mon, 16 Feb 2015 08:00:00 +0000

A town bids farewell to its favorite topic, a woman that refused to be changed by time. But though Emily Grierson may be gone, the gossip surrounding her strange life has yet to die...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Rose Sorooshian, Darin De Paul and Laila Berzins.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the classic short story by William Faulkner.

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Episode 28 - "Crawl"

Fri, 30 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Three men have concocted a plan to infiltrate and rob a bank by way of a secret passage. Trouble is, said passage is a two-foot wide, pitch dark tunnel they must crawl through from the sewers...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Matt Benson and Andrew Linde.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Original short story by alapanamo. Check out this and other works of his here.

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Midnight Snacks - "The Only Sensible Ritual Pasta"

Sun, 25 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

What would you do if you woke up somewhere unknown and a spooky voice told you to choose between three ominous doors to find a way out?

Featuring the voices of Matt Holley and Kaela Berry.

Mixed and edited by David King.

Original story by Astonished Lemons. Read it here.

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Episode 27 - "Psychosis"

Mon, 19 Jan 2015 08:00:00 +0000

Being alone in a dark basement for days is enough to make anyone a little stir-crazy, but one man begins to let his lonely paranoia get the better of him...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) David King, Kaela Berry and Matt Holley.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original short story by Matt Dymerski. Read it here.

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Midnight Snacks - "The Cremation of Sam McGee"

Wed, 24 Dec 2014 09:11:57 +0000

A frigid tale from the Yukon, of a dead man and a promise given...

Mixed and edited by David King

Poem by Robert W. Service

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Episode 26 - "The Old Portrait"

Fri, 19 Dec 2014 08:02:00 +0000

When a collector of antique frames stumbles across a faded old portrait while Christmas shopping, he gets a little more than he bargained for...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Justin La Torre, Peter Srinivasan and Lynn Schneider.

Music by myuu, Kevin MacLeod and Vivaldi.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original short story by Hume Nisbet, adapted for radio theater by Kaela Berry and David King. Read the original here.

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Episode 25 - "The Devil Game"

Sun, 30 Nov 2014 08:01:51 +0000

A set for instructions for those brave or foolish enough to wish to contact a certain diabolical entity....

Featuring the voice of Nick Jewell.

Opening theme by John King; additional music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu
Mixed and edited by David King

"The Devil Game" is an original short story by InfernalNightmare333.

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Episode 24 - "When Gods Blink"

Tue, 18 Nov 2014 08:00:00 +0000

On the 25th of March, at 14:57 GMT, the world stopped for 27 minutes and 54 seconds. No one noticed at first. Those that eventually did were ordered to keep quiet...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance):
- Ben Paddon (PortsCenter)
- Jason Caits-Cheverst
- Kaela Berry

Opening theme by John King; ending theme by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Based on the original story by CharminglyShallow. Read it here.

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Episode 23 - "Halloween Attraction"

Thu, 30 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

A Halloween story of love, loss and commentary on the haunted attraction industry, and all in time for Midnight Marinara's one-year anniversary...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance):
- Kira Buckland (Rina-chan: http://www.kirabuckland.com/)
- Spenser Fernandez (@HeartlessOmega on Twitter; YouTube),
- Stacy Lenz
- Dennis Magat.

Opening theme by John King; ending theme by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Story written by David King.

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Midnight Snacks - "Hallowe'en in a Suburb"

Wed, 29 Oct 2014 06:47:32 +0000

The Pasta Shade reads a short poem in the spirit of the season...

Music by myuu
Mixed and edited by David King

Poem by H.P. Lovecraft.

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Midnight Snacks - "Sarah O'Bannon"

Fri, 17 Oct 2014 07:00:00 +0000

A brief history lesson in burial practices, precautions, and tombstone fact-checking, courtesy of Harold the gravedigger.

Introducing Midnight Snacks - short and shivery tales in bite-sized chunks.

Featuring the voices of David King and Emma Goddard.

Mixed and edited by David King.

"Sarah O'Bannon/Coffins" is an original short story whose author remains unknown.

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Episode 22 - "Stop"

Mon, 13 Oct 2014 07:23:25 +0000

From our vaults comes the worldview of a so-called madman, whose story might have you question your own perceptions as well...

Featuring the voice talents of David King.

Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Original story by Eric AMBM.

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Episode 21 - "The Good People"

Tue, 30 Sep 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Four young women go for a day hike in the woods on a tiny Newfoundland island, unintentionally stumbling upon the local folklore in the process...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance):
- Katie Patterson
- Emma Goddard
- Sparrow Leigh Rayne
- Marissa Marinello
- April Hawley

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King
Logo and background by Emma Goddard ( http://bucketfox.deviantart.com/ )

Based on the original short story whose author remains anonymous. Read it here.

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Episode 20 - "The Hands"

Sun, 31 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Take ten deep breaths, then shut your eyes, hold your breath and let someone press your crossed arms into your heart. You'll pass out for two seconds, and in that time, who knows what crazy stuff you'll see...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance):
- Edward Stafford
- Sean Holt
- Ty Lucas
- Ben Spiegel
- Sam Brady

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King
Logo by Emma Goddard ( http://mlady-keaton.deviantart.com/ )

Based on the original short story attributed to unseen-wombat. Read it here.

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Episode 19 - "The Story and Song from the Haunted Mansion" (45th Anniversary Tribute)

Sat, 09 Aug 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Midnight Marinara's tribute to world-renowned Disneyland ride and the accompanying souvenir record follows two wayward teenagers who find their shelter from a storm is home to 999 happy haunts, who have been just dying to meet them...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance):
- Matt Holley
- Lizzie Freeman
- Jeff Parker
- Spenser Fernandez (@HeartlessOmega on Twitter; YouTube)
- April Hawley
- David King

Music originally written by Buddy Baker and X. Atencio
Performed by Windows to Sky
Mixed and edited by David King

"The Story and Song from The Haunted Mansion" belongs to the Walt Disney Company and Walt Disney Records, with script by John R. Wood. This recording is not meant to infringe or lay claim; it is merely a tribute to that album by fans of the Haunted Mansion.

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Episode 18 - "The Yellow Wallpaper"

Thu, 31 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000

"A colonial mansion, a hereditary estate, I would say a haunted house, and reach the height of romantic felicity—but that would be asking too much of fate! "

Featuring the voice talents of Marissa Marinello.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu
Mixed and edited by David King

Based on the classic original short story by Charlotte Perkins Gilman.

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Episode 17 - "I Saw It Coming"

Sat, 19 Jul 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Seeking solace in booze is not enough to keep a man from the fear of what he sees coming, every night to his front porch...

Featuring the voice talents of (in order of appearance) Adam Stewart and Sal De La Torre, both of Laughing Owl Productions.

Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original story by ioptah. Read the original here.

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Episode 15 - "Knocking"

Fri, 20 Jun 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Tormented most of his life by a series of strange knockings, a man visits a therapist to try and gain clarity on these unnerving incidents...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Jason Caits-Cheverst, Emma Goddard, Sam Rusk and Joe Rusk.

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Based on the original story by Steven Shorter. Read it here.

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Episode 14 - "The Nice Guy"

Sat, 31 May 2014 07:00:00 +0000

Everyone has a breaking point in the high-stress, low-pay workaday world; even the nicest of guys can become a monster when pushed to the brink by a cruel manager...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Andrew Linde, Nick Jewell, and Matt Benson.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on the original story by Mad Murphy. Read it here.

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Episode 13 - "Whimsywood"

Mon, 19 May 2014 07:00:00 +0000

"Games! Rides! Animals! Family Fun! 25 MILES AHEAD!"

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dead Palette, Sam Rusk, Sasha Kuzcynski, Edward Stafford and Joe Rusk.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu;
"Lumberjack Dan" lyrics by Slimebeast, melody by myuu. Vocals by David King.

Based on the original story by Slimebeast. Read it here.
 

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Episode 12 - "Higher Powers"

Wed, 30 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000

A group of recovering drug addicts meet in a church basement to talk of struggle and healing,  but not everyone's anti-drug is better than what they had before, as the newest member of the circle reveals...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dave Bloom (The Geek Handbook), Sparrow Leigh Rayne (SparrowRayne), AJ Pinkerton (Random Encounters) and the mysterious Victor.

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Based on the original story by O.H. Manchester. Read it here.

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Episode 11 - "The Museum"

Wed, 23 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000

On a Missouri back road, two hitchhikers discover that the risks of their travels aren't just isolated to passengers and drivers, as the discovery of an abandoned wax museum reveals...

Featuring the voices of Chad Quandt and Aaron J. Waltke, the folks behind the Paranoia Shoppe podcast.

Music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Anton Scheller. Read the original here.

Anton's other haunts: http://facebook.com/is.Anton.Scheller
http://plus.google.com/+AntonScheller
http://twitter.com/AntonScheller
http://reddit.com/r/AntonScheller

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Episode 10 - "Jeff the Killer"

Tue, 01 Apr 2014 07:00:00 +0000

He is one of the most well-known ominous unknown killers around. Now, listen to the shocking origin story, and learn how a young boy was driven to madness by the banality of his existence...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Dennis Magat, David King, Tyler Randolph, Amanda Isbell, Sarah Llewellyn, and Matt Holley.

Music by Kevin MacLeod, with various vintage production tracks.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on "Jeff the Killer," the (not-so) original story attributed to Sesseur. Read the original here.

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Episode 9 - "The Russian Sleep Experiment"

Sat, 29 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0000

In the late 1940s, Russian researchers conducted an experiment to see how long five test subjects could stay awake under the effects of a gas stimulant...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Matt Holley, Andrew Eddy, Nick Jewell (Loading Checkpoint) and Fabian Alonzo.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on "The Russian Sleep Experiment," author unknown. Read the original here.

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Episode 8 - "Daycare"

Sun, 16 Mar 2014 07:00:00 +0000

For a woman working at a daycare center, crying children are the least of her worries after a mysterious, handsome stranger arrives to fulfill an agreement...

Featuring the voices of (in order of appearance) Peter Srinivasen (Random Encounters), Marissa Marinello, Aleu Moana (YouTube; Twitter; Facebook), Nick Jewell (Loading Checkpoint) and Jeremie Peters.

Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on "Daycare," by Straydog1980. Read the original here.
Adapted by David King and Ben Spiegel.
 

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Episode 7 - "Tulpa"

Wed, 19 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0000

What starts as an unusual job offer becomes a bizarre tale of self-discovery, and the unperceived perils that come with such revelations...

Featuring the voices of Kira Buckland (Rina-chan: http://www.kirabuckland.com/), Rashaud Love (The Man Who Can; The Criticizers), Spenser Fernandez (@HeartlessOmega on Twitter; YouTube) and Andrew Eddy.
Music by Kevin MacLeod and ERH.
Mixed and edited by David King.

Based on "Tulpa," original author unknown. Read it here.
 

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Episode 6 - "The Writer's Ink"

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000

Johnathan sat trembling in the dark...

Featuring the voices of Matt Holley, Ben Spiegel and Sean Holt (20/20 Gaming)
Music by Kevin MacLeod.
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Eric AMBM (ericAMBM.deviantart.com)

 

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Episode 5 - "Don't Ever Let Them In"

Tue, 21 Jan 2014 08:00:00 +0000

A young woman reminisces about her childhood spent with her grandparents, and begins to understand that her fear of the dark might have stemmed from her grandmother's terrible secret...

Featuring the voices of Stacy Lenz (http://www.youtube.com/user/gabbyerin92), Juliana Dare, April Hawley and Pam Sorooshian
Music by Kevin MacLeod and myuu (https://soundcloud.com/myuu)
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Anton Scheller. Read the original at http://www.creepypasta.com/dont-ever-let-them-in/
Anton's Lair: http://antonscheller.com/
Anton's other haunts: http://facebook.com/is.Anton.Scheller
http://plus.google.com/+AntonScheller
http://twitter.com/AntonScheller
http://reddit.com/r/AntonScheller

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Episode 4 - "The Egg"

Sun, 29 Dec 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Death isn't really the end. Nor is it the beginning...

Featuring the voices of Travis Comer and Matt Holley
"Carol of the Bells" cover by myuu: https://soundcloud.com/myuu
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Andy Weir. Read it here: http://www.galactanet.com/oneoff/theegg_mod.html

 

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Episode 3 - "Our Little Roanoke"

Mon, 23 Dec 2013 08:00:23 +0000

Four teenagers spend their last summer night hiking out to an abandoned lumber mill, the center of a local legend, and home of something ancient...

Featuring the voices of Jeff Parker, Carlos Moreno (Solrac: http://www.youtube.com/user/Yaplap ), Jordin Overton, and Noah Sinclair
Music by Kevin McLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Aaron J. Waltke. Read it here: http://4x.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1pf8qa/our_little_roanoke/
Check out Aaron's podcast here: www.paranoiashoppe.com

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Episode 2 - "The Art of Jacob Emory"

Sat, 30 Nov 2013 07:46:50 +0000

In a small town, an old man recounts the strange tale of Jacob Emory, whose art had vibrancy and life... Literally.

Featuring the voice of UFO Bob. Check out his channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/cyborlite/featured
Intro music by Kevin McLeod
Additional Music by the Black Twig Pickers and Steve G, Plankton Wa, Ragnar Hellspong, and myuu ( https://soundcloud.com/myuu )
Mixed and edited by David King

Original pasta attributed to Peterdivine
Read the original here: http://www.creepypasta.com/the-art-of-jacob-emory/

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Episode 1 - "Just Telling Stories"

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 06:48:36 +0000

Two people spending a night in a hotel room tell each other scary stories, and their imaginations begin to run wild...

Featuring the voices of Jason Caits-Cheverst, Sarah Llewellyn and David King
Music by Kevin McLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

Original story by Karl Drinkwater. Read it here: http://www.creepypasta.com/just-telling-stories/
Check out Karl's blog here: http://karldrinkwater.blogspot.com/
Karl's horror novel, Turner: http://karldrinkwater.blogspot.com/p/turner.html

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Episode 0 - "WHO WAS PHONE?"

Thu, 31 Oct 2013 05:24:00 +0000

Our pilot episode, a bite-sized story of great drama, suspense and horror.
"So ur with ur honey and yur making out when the phone rigns..."

Featuring the voices of Dennis Magat, Angi Viper, and David King
Background music by Kevin MacLeod
Mixed and edited by David King

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