TWL 1302: “How Will You Woo Her?” by Sabella Dziabczenko

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:03:18 +0000

Episode Summary:

Welcome to Season 13 of The Wicked Library. In this episode of The Wicked Library, we dive into the depths with a haunting seafolk tale by Sabella Dziabczenko.


"How Will You Woo Her?" is a tale of haunting beauty, ravenous desire, and the terrible cost of being seen by man. Beneath the waves, Grandmother Hydra tells a cautionary tale to her brood of sea-born granddaughters—a dark fairytale from the deep, where songs can drown ships, and the soul is the cruelest curse of all.​


Credits:

Produced and Hosted: Daniel Foytik

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik


Author: Sabella Dziabczenko

Narration: Addison Peacock

Custom Score: Nico Vettese of The Inky Pawprint

Artwork: Sable Morrow

Main Theme: "The Library Awakens" Nico Vettese


Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC


FX: freesound.org


Warning:

The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.


If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.


Special Content Warning:

As longtime listeners of The Wicked Library know, we love the older, darker fairy tales. These non-sanitized tales were meant to caution, warn, and disturb, leaving a deep, lasting impression on those who heard them—they are the original horror stories.


They never shied away from exploring the darkest depths of human nature, and tonight’s tale, while it is a modern story, follows in that tradition. Like many fairy tales, it contains elements of body horror, transformation, and unsettling themes of power, control, and obsession. There are moments of intense violence, non-consensual touch, psychological and physical trauma, and acts of unimaginable cruelty, including harm to the most innocent among us. Yet, despite its horrors, this is a compelling and powerfully terrifying tale—one that calls to the depths like a siren’s song, both haunting and irresistible—dragging you unrelentingly deeper into dark waters. Listener discretion is very strongly advised.


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TWL 1301: “Almost Finished Business” by Lindsey Goddard

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 04:31:22 +0000

Episode Summary: Welcome to Season 13 of The Wicked Library. In our premiere episode, we feature a tale by returning author Lindsey Goddard. "Almost Finished Business" is a darkly humorous story of revenge from beyond the grave, featuring a grudge-bearing ghost, a poodle named Marshmallow, and a haunting that's more personal than paranormal.​

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it. If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Credits:

• Author: Lindsey Goddard​
• Narration: Addison Peacock​
• Custom Score: Nico Vettese of The Inky Pawprint​
• Artwork: Jessica Green
• Main Theme: "The Library Awakens" by Nico Vettese
• Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC​

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TWL X2-2024: “The Lure of the Star” and “A Visit from Yulthar’Niklas”, by Damos Vrynn

Wed, 25 Dec 2024 02:50:06 +0000

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Welcome to 2024’s Christmas Celebration. Today’s episode is the second of the series by Daniel Foytik, written and performing as Damos Vrynn.

“The Lure of the Star” Three Wizards are drawn to participate in visiting the child of a special birth.

“A Visit from Yulthar’Niklas” An ancient god – a dark figure covered in crimson –  makes his annual visit, to sow chaos.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Produced and Hosted: Daniel Foytik
Hosted by: Daniel FoytikArtwork: Greg Shaffer
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC
FX: freesound.org

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL X1-2024: “Ch’ill’ha-thra, Man of Snow”, by The Dark Voice

Wed, 18 Dec 2024 05:10:39 +0000

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Welcome to 2024’s Christmas Celebration. Today’s tale is the first of the series by Daniel Foytik written and performing as The Dark Voice: “Ch’ill’ha-thra, Man of Snow”. Children build a snowman who comes to life with the help of ancient, dark magic. 

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Produced and Hosted: Daniel Foytik
Hosted by: Daniel FoytikArtwork: Greg Shaffer
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC
FX: freesound.org

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1208: “Her Drowned Envy”, by Alexis Dubon

Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:47:41 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1208.

Today’s episode features a story by Alexis Dubon: “Her Drowned Envy”. Performed by Addison Peacock, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of The Inky Pawprint.

Cataclysmic environmental change has made life difficult, and new life impossible. But one woman is determined to be a mother, willing to commit atrocities and suffer agonies if it means she has a baby to call her own. Body horror, eco-horror, and the horror of unremitting envy come together in this near-future story of a world soaked in death.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producers: Daniel Foytik & Meg Williams
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, at The Inky Pawprint
Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Greg Shaffer
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese at The Inky Pawprint
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC
FX: freesound.org

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1207: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume Three

Wed, 01 Nov 2023 09:37:04 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1207.

Today, as part of a Wicked celebration of Halloween, enjoy the third of three collections of Wicked Campfire Tales.

• “The Spoiler", by Pippa Bailey. Told by Daniel Foytik.
• “The Thinning Veil", by Lee Andrew Forman. Told by Daniel Foytik.
• "From the Water", by Briana Morgan. Told by Daniel Foytik.
• “Observations Concerning the Thing that Most Definitely is Not a Cat”, by Myk Pilgrim. Told by Daniel Foytik.

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TWL 1206: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume Two

Tue, 31 Oct 2023 07:07:52 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1206. Today, as part of a Wicked celebration of Halloween, enjoy the second of three collections of Wicked Campfire Tales.

• “Kindling”, by Christopher Long. Told by David Ault.
• “The Coffin”, by LB Waltz. Told by Daniel Foytik.
• “Slice the Thread”, by Mel. Told by Daniel Foytik.

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TWL 1205: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume One

Mon, 30 Oct 2023 00:37:27 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1205.Today, as part of a Wicked celebration of Halloween, enjoy the first of three collections of Wicked Campfire Tales.

1. “The Devil and Jack”, by Myk Pilgrim. Told by Daniel Foytik.
2. “For Love of The Dark Ones”, by Victoria C. Blackthorne. Told by Daniel Foytik.
3. “It Has A Way Of Messing With You Too”, by Caitlin Marceau. Told by Daniel Foytik.

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TWL 1204: Two Wicked Tales / Alexis Dubon, Ken Brosky

Thu, 27 Jul 2023 11:35:38 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1204.

1. “Just Another Cautionary Tale”, by Alexis Dubon. Performed by Addison Peacock, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Every bar has its regulars. Every regular has their quirks. When one woman is given the chance at a night with this bar’s most problematic stud, you can almost taste the possibilities.
2. “The Very Counterfeit of Death”, by Ken Brosky. Performed by David Ault, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. A mysterious deserted island becomes home to two strangers. They can’t remember how they got there, but as time passes, they realize they know each other better than they first suspected.

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1203: "Rose Hill", by India McCarty

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 02:13:05 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1203. Today’s episode features a story by India McCarty: “Rose Hill”. Performed by Mary Murphy, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.Josephine thought she had moved into the perfect apartment building. Everything was going great, until she got a mysterious email. Now she thinks that maybe someone’s trying to get rid of her…

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producers: Daniel Foytik & Meg Williams
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams
Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Greg Shaffer
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1202: "It Stares Back at You", by Vincent Robert-Nicoud

Tue, 25 Apr 2023 02:46:00 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 episode 1202. Today’s episode features a story by Vincent Robert-Nicoud: “It Stares Back at You”. Performed by Graham Rowat, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.

Five years after a traumatic incident on the Sea of Ice, one of the largest glaciers in the world, Harry seeks the crevasse into which his climbing companion disappeared. The frozen depths might not be as safe as he believed. In the cold and the dark, Harry will confront his fears, and learn, through a harrowing journey into the bowels of the glacier, that if you gaze long enough into the abyss, it stares right back at you.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producers: Daniel Foytik & Meg WilliamsResident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams
Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Greg Shaffer
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1201: Two Dark Tales / Lamont A. Turner, T. M. Morgan

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 02:54:12 +0000

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Welcome to Season 12 with episode 1201. Today’s episode contains 2 dark tales.

1. “One Last Performance in Gibtown”, written by Lamont A. Turner and told by Graham Rowat, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.
2. “The Quiet Ones Intent on Nurturing the Most Delectable Soil”, written by T. M. Morgan, and told by Graham Rowat, with a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.

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Gifts for The Wicked: Two Tales for Christmas Eve by Jessica McHugh and Daniel Foytik

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 21:38:13 +0000

Welcome to the Christmas Eve Edition of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today, for the final day we present two tales a bit too long to be drabbles.

"Do You See What I See", by Jessica McHugh told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese.

"Yuletide Ride", by Daniel Foytik

Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Christmas Leftovers", by Daniel Foytik

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 20:00:24 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-seven of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Daniel Foytik told by the author with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Christmas Lam", by Daniel Foytik

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:45:15 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-six of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Daniel Foytik told by the author with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Ghosts of Christmas Presents Past", by A. C. Bauer

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:17:56 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-five of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by A. C. Bauer told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Puppy", by Briana Morgan

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 00:45:52 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-four of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Briana Morgan told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "You're Here", by Barbara Jean Savoie

Tue, 20 Dec 2022 04:52:43 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-three of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Barbara Jean Savoie told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Burn", by Briana Morgan

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 18:14:35 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-two of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Brian Morgan told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Toy", by Ricardo Victoria

Sun, 18 Dec 2022 04:41:50 +0000

Welcome to day twenty-one of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Ricardo Victoria told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Desperate Measures", by Mel

Sat, 17 Dec 2022 03:32:43 +0000

Welcome to day twenty of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Mel told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "His Night", by Nina D’Arcangela

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 04:23:05 +0000

Welcome to day nineteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Nina D’Arcangela told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Who Wouldn't Go", by Daniel Foytik

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 03:24:16 +0000

Welcome to day eighteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Daniel Foytik told by the author with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Christmas Wish", by Samantha Mayotte

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:45:22 +0000

Welcome to day seventeen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Samantha Mayotte told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Ginger Bred Men", by Lee Andrew Forman

Tue, 13 Dec 2022 03:42:47 +0000

Welcome to day sixteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Lee Andrew Forman told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Free Bauble", by Myk Pilgrim

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 22:07:49 +0000

Welcome to day fifteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Myk Pilgrim told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Wild Hunt", by Pippa Bailey

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 03:18:33 +0000

Welcome to day fourteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Pippa Bailey told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Our First Christmas", by Davis Walden

Sat, 10 Dec 2022 03:10:25 +0000

Welcome to day thirteen of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Davis Walden told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: “This Moment, Forever", by Caitlin Marceau

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 21:54:16 +0000

Welcome to day twelve of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Caitlin Marceau told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: “Naughty", by Barbara Jean Savoie

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:59:01 +0000

Welcome to day eleven of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Barbara Jean Savoie told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "You Better Not Cry", by Meg Hafdahl

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 03:46:41 +0000

Welcome to day ten of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Meg Hafdahl told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Whiteout", by M. Regan

Mon, 05 Dec 2022 23:36:52 +0000

Welcome to day nine of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by M. Regan told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Christmas Lights", by Jessica McHugh

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 19:04:46 +0000

Welcome to day eight of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Jessica McHugh told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Winter Gathering", by Daniel Foytik

Sun, 04 Dec 2022 01:47:34 +0000

Welcome to day seven of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale written and told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Wish List"

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:25:36 +0000

Welcome to day six of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Christopher Long told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Elf", by Briana Morgan

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:51:45 +0000

Welcome to day five of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Briana Morgan told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke

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Gifts for The Wicked: Not A Creature Was Stirring", by Meg Williams

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 23:14:50 +0000

Welcome to day four of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Meg Williams told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Misspelled", by Ricardo Victoria

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 00:06:06 +0000

Welcome to day three of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Ricardo Victoria told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "Christmas Toy", by Angela Campbell

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 15:59:11 +0000

Welcome to day two of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Angela Campbell told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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Gifts for The Wicked: "The Winter Ripper", by Jesse Hawke

Sun, 27 Nov 2022 18:26:57 +0000

Welcome to day one of Gifts for The Wicked, an Audio Advent Calendar of Dark Christmas Drabbles.

Today we present a tale by Jesse Hawke told by Daniel Foytik with music by Nico Vettese. Art by Jesse Hawke.

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EW 2022-2: Extra Wicked Halloween Anthology, Three Dark Tales

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 23:46:25 +0000

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Welcome to Our Extra Wicked Halloween Episode for 2022, Extra Wicked is our special collection of bonus tales made possible by our Supporters at the Extra Wicked Level.
Stories are combined into quarterly anthology episodes so that the authors work may be shared with the full audience, but our Supporters hear them first.

“Midianites”, written by Ted Morrisey and told by Addison Peacock, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
“The Starsick”, written by Samuel M. Moss and told by Graham Rowat, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
“It’s Your Turn to Wear the Mask”, by Mason Morgan and told by Daniel Foytik, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summaries:

“Midianites”
In the beginning the Johnsons didn’t call on Emma to midwife Peggy’s pregnancy, and she believed it was because of the string of deaths. The silence from the Johnson farm confirmed Emma’s suspicions. The whole county now saw her as the angel of death. A midwife lost a child or a mother from time to time—it was inevitable over the course of twenty years—but this menagerie of deaths, in less than a year, was another matter.

“The Starsick”
Something happened in Paradise, Arizona in the early nineteen-seventies that isn't spoken of today. The children of the town were captivated by an object in the sky which could not be seen by adults. One young man witnessed the event and lived to relate the story.

“It’s Your Turn to Wear the Mask”
A man decides to confront a strange figure who has been watching him and uncovers dark secrets about his past and his future.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Art Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jesse Hawke
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1119: “Butane Sally and the Swamp God of Sinkhole”, by Sebastian Bendix

Mon, 24 Oct 2022 02:10:18 +0000

Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.

Author: Sebastian Bendix

Storyteller: Sarah Ruth Thomas

Host: Daniel Foytik

Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
In a savage and lawless future, human tribes must protect themselves from the mutated wildlife that encroaches upon them on every side. When her entire tribe falls ill due to spore poisoning, teenage Sally must venture into the treacherous Sinkhole Swamp to retrieve the last known flower that can cure them. Armed with only a flammable tank of butane gas, Sally must face deadly monsters at every turn, as well as the legendary mutant god said to hold sway over the swamp.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com
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TWL 1118: "The Simple Lives Offered at Rest Stops", by Paul Michael Anderson

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 22:51:27 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Paul Michael Anderson
Storyteller: Heather Thomas
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
In the near-future, a former revolutionary against the State discovers that she can’t retire from conflict as easily as she would like, and, now, even her would-be allies are her enemies.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1117: "Acidic Atonement on Sulphur Planet", by Sara Tantlinger

Sun, 18 Sep 2022 17:48:36 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Sara Tantlinger
Storyteller: Addison Peacock
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Earth has long since crumbled, and Cora resides on Sulfur Planet with other poverty-stricken humans who must work in the dangerous mines before they can earn passage to a safer planet. Haunted by her past mistakes, she’ll discover something brewing beneath the planet’s acid lake, something that offers a chance for both atonement and evolution…

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Art Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com
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TWL 1116: "The Terror Bay Resort Experience", by Sarah Read

Sun, 04 Sep 2022 21:13:08 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.

Author: Sarah Read
Storyteller: Mary Murphy
Host: Nico Vettese
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Marta is one of two staff running the Terror Bay Resort, an immersive, automated reenactment of the disaster that befell the ships Terror and Erebus back when the arctic still had ice. The disaster plays over and over again, like a haunting, like a memory the land can’t forget. And this time, it’s a little too real.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Season 11 Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Art Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1115: “Children of the Dream Root”, by Nora B. Peevy

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 22:57:47 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.

Author: Nora B. Peevy
Storyteller: GP Mckenzie
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
For centuries Aina’s people have harvested the Dream Root to cultivate the health of their planet, but Aina is now occupied by the enemy Reptilian race, searching for a cure to the mysterious fungus plaguing their people.

The Reptilians believe the Dream Root is the cure they’ve been seeking. They’ve enslaved the Ainan people, destroying the wild growing Dream Root and forcing the Ainans to farm the root indoors for the Reptilians’ scientific experiments.

Ammalynn, a young teenage Ainan, possesses a powerful gift that could be her people’s salvation, but if Ammalynn uses her gift, she will be forced to make a great sacrifice. Will Aina survive? What will Ammalynn choose?

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL Presents: Victoria's Lift - S5E1: “Art Therapy”, by M. Regan

Mon, 01 Aug 2022 01:29:24 +0000

Join us to celebrate the the first episode of Season 5 of Victoria's Lift, written by TWL Alum, M. Regan.

In the aftermath of their girlfriend’s death, a poet named Robin struggles to accept what was left unsaid, and what was left behind.

Cast (in order of appearance):

Narrator: Daniel Foytik
Rosette Greenaway: Addison Peacock
Victoria: Amber Collins
Robin: GP Mckenzie
Author: M. Regan

Score: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Sound Design: Daniel Foytik, of 9th Story Studios, LLC

Cover Art: Greg Shaffer

Art Director: Jeanette Andromeda of JeanetteCreations.com

A 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reserved.

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THEMES:
“The Lift Arrives, (Opening Theme Music):
“Victoria’s Music Box, (Victoria’s Theme)”
The Lift Closing Theme Music
Composed and Recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams
www.wetalkofdreams.com

FX:
Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.com

Producer / Editor: Meg Williams
Producer / Editor / Creator: Daniel Foytik
Executive Producers: Amber Collins, Nico Vettese
Visit The Lift: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Victoria’s Twitter

Victoria’s Lift is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com

Victoria’s Lift and all core characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without explicit written permission.

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TWL 1114: "Personal Growth", by Myk Pilgrim

Thu, 14 Jul 2022 02:57:33 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Myk Pilgrim
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
After a tragedy devours everyone Arthur loves, he wakes up in the hospital terribly burnt and all alone. Art has nothing but time to spend weeping, and following the insurance payout, deep pockets too.

He decides the only way to heal himself is to eat his feelings.

He will eat and eat and eat, push through the tears until he has his family in his arms again.

He will grow them back.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1113: “A Hint of Blue”, by Kelli Perkins

Fri, 17 Jun 2022 02:49:43 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Kelli Perkins
Storyteller: Jessica McEvoy
Host: Jessica McHugh
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
Story Summary:
What if ghosts are not only real but a scientifically provable phenomenon? What if that phenomenon is not all it seems? What price would you pay to harness that kind of information? Emily is about to find out.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1112: "Dr. Spellini’s Dream Machine", by Cameron Ulam

Wed, 08 Jun 2022 03:07:48 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Cameron Ulam
Storyteller: Daniel Foytik
Host: Brianna Morgan
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Lucid dreaming is a skill that plenty of people covet. Dr. Spellini has tapped into the secret of doing so at will, with the assistance of his marvellous new invention. Careful, though…your dreams might not always be the safest places to walk…and once you step into the machine, you might find yourself getting more than you bargained for.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com
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TWL Presents: Victoria's Lift - "Von Hameln", by Daniel Foytik

Wed, 01 Jun 2022 22:26:57 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Daniel Foytik
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Cast (in order of appearance):
Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber Collins
Narrator: Graham Rowat
The Trees, Jeremy: Erika Sanderson
The Piper: Pearse O’Byrne
Special Agent Jackie Ellis: Francesca Meaux
Tom: Daniel Foytik
The Waitress: Cynthia Lowman
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
Story Summary:
Today’s episode, Von Hameln, is a special presentation of the first mini-series we created for Victoria’s Lift and tells the tale of Victoria facing down an ancient foe and trying to overcome his Wicked plan. It originally aired as a three-part adventure, but for your enjoyment and convenience, I have combined the full story into a single episode.

Millenia ago, several Keys were created, one being Victoria’s Music Box. While investigating the mysterious abduction of children, Victoria meets the twisted owner of another Key and realizes she may have met her match.

Subscribe to Victoria’s Lift in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Part Twilight Zone, but wholly unique, the show is an award nominated audio drama with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 on Apple Podcasts. Most of 77 episodes follow visitors as they meet the mysterious Guide and are prompted to make a choice. Others reveal secrets about the building, Victoria, and her music box.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

THEMES:
The Lift Opening Theme Music
Composed and Recorded by Kimberly Henninger and Shawn Parke of Henninger-Parke Music
“Victoria’s Music Box, (Victoria’s Theme)” and The Lift Closing Theme Music
Composed and recorded by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams
www.wetalkofdreams.com

FX:
Sound FX: freesound.org, audioblocks.com

AUDIO RECORDING
Sound Design by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Executive Producers: Amber Collins, Nico Vettese

The Lift and all characters, places, and situations are property of Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios, LLC and may not be used in any form without permission. All rights reserved.

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TWL 1111: "In a Palace of Absent Shadows", by Christopher Long

Sun, 17 Apr 2022 19:15:04 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Christopher Long
Storyteller: Denise Michelle Johnson
Host: Mitch Gerads
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
Story Summary:
Job Report.

A Locus Senior Field Engineer with full diagnostic equipment is required urgently.

Unknown male’s Cicero Mnemograph device is major reporting issues. Technology is locked into a spiralling recall feedback loop. Severe shutdown imminent. All memory stabilisation is failing. Subject’s Palace floorplan design is now locked into full sleep mode to maintain his mental and physical well-being.

Please respond. Status pending.

This job has been awaiting attention for over maximum wait times set by Locus Company parameters.

Please respond.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

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TWL 1110: “Anything to End the Loneliness”, by Hailey Piper

Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:19:17 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Hailey Piper
Storyteller: Mary Murphy
Host: Sadie Hartmann
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
A scientist in a secret government lab has devoted her career to studying vicious lifeforms that crashed onto Earth years ago. Having recently ended a long-term relationship and now feeling socially isolated from her colleagues, she can’t help projecting her loneliness onto the lab’s specimens. But is the connection really only in her head? Or does she have more in common with these violent creatures than she ever imagined?

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

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TWL 1109: "And Just Like the Movies", by Pippa Bailey

Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:22:58 +0000

Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.

Author: Pippa Bailey
Storyteller: Erika Sanderson
Host: Meg Hafdahl
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Noelle and her far more scientifically gifted friend Zuri, love to get drunk on Fridays and watch their favourite movies. But when Zuri creates a device that allows them to experience film in a WHOLE new way, Friday Movie Night takes an unexpected turn.
Their favourite film The Madness Beyond will never be the same again and neither will they. There’s horror, death, bad accents, and a giant snake.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Meg Hafdahl
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

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EW 2022-1: Extra Wicked Anthology 2022-1, Three Dark Tales

Mon, 21 Feb 2022 00:13:30 +0000

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Welcome to Extra Wicked, our special bonus tales made possible by our Supporters at the Extra Wicked Level.

Stories are combined into quarterly anthology episodes so that the authors work may be shared with the full audience, but our Supporters hear them first.

“Cleared for Reentry”, written by Briana Morgan and told by Graham Rowat, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

“Portraiture”, written by Davis Walden and told by David Ault, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

“The Lady of The Wood”, written by Cody Mower told by Daniel Foytik, with a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summaries:

“Cleared for Reentry”
Two men are ready to end their mission aboard the space station they’ve lived and worked on together for months. Excited to depart, the tension is palpable, and things might not go as smoothly as planned.

“Portraiture”
A grieving man who has lost his wife and son visits a painter with an uncanny ability that allows him to contact the deceased. Dark truths are revealed.

“The Lady of The Wood”
It’s funny how fast history makes misunderstood women into witches. In the fall of 2008 two best friends go hunting for the ghost of the infamous witch of the Maine woods Emeline Gurney, who supposedly married her son on Satan’s orders. But as they cross into the old pine forests of Fayette, they find they are way in over their heads.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

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TWL 1108: “Faces of Mars”, by A.P. Sessler

Mon, 24 Jan 2022 21:54:16 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: A. P. Sessler
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Host: Daniel Foytik
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Mark sees things in wood most people can’t. Every piece of wood contains a creature trapped inside and it’s his ability to free them. An eagle. A rabbit. A wolf. A bear. Ever since he clicked on a series of images taken by Ingenuity he’s been seeing the Face of Mars, but for the first time something is looking back, and it, too, longs for liberation.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Producer: Meg Williams

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios LLC

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1107: "Making the Merrow", by Samantha Mayotte

Sun, 09 Jan 2022 20:01:31 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Samantha Mayotte
Storyteller: Addison Peacock
Host: Jessica McEvoy
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Humans are imperfect beings, often leaving us wishing and wanting more for ourselves. To be taller, skinnier, fitter, faster, to be someone, or something, other than ourselves. If you found a mysterious Organization that could promise just that–perfection, in whatever way you want it–would you take it or let it slip through your fingers? Would you let them alter your anatomy, down to your very genetic code, to become the version of yourself you always dreamed of being?

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Jessica McEvoy
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

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TWL 1106: “Unfolding”, by Lawrence C. Connolly

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 23:46:08 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Lawrence C. Connolly
Storyteller: Lawrence C. Connolly
Host: Davis Walden
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
It seemed a harmless obsession, folding paper into hollow spheres, pyramids, and stars. But the administrators feared the power of his art. He had to be stopped. To save the world. To save himself.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Davis Walden
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1105: "The Filling", by Michael A. Arnzen

Mon, 22 Nov 2021 12:00:16 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Michael A. Arnzen
Storyteller: Graham Rowat
Host: Jeanette Andromeda
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Billy deeply loved his Grandma Baccalieri. She kept him warm and happy after his parents died and he had to move in with her. He especially enjoyed her baked desserts from the old country — from her cinnamon cream torte to her vanilla-blueberry pie.

But Billy knew that his Grandma just had to die. Because of her malochia… her horrible, evil eye… her terrifying curse….

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Graham Rowat
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1104: "Zero Alpha", by Barbara Jean Savoie

Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:04:21 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Barbara Jean Savoie
Storyteller: Sarah Ruth Thomas
Host: Graham Rowat
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
Story Summary:
Project Zero Alpha: Access denied. Unable to verify user’s identity and relevant security clearance. Please contact System Administration if issue persists.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Graham Rowat
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1103: “The Sound of Madness”, by Ricardo Victoria

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:52:22 +0000

Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Ricardo Victoria
Storyteller: André Luc Martinez
Host: Addison Peacock

Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
Exploring the cosmos is a risky proposition. It is cold, silent, uncaring, and vast. No matter how well prepared, or how careful you are, nothing can protect you from the unexpected. Especially when it comes to finding signs that we were not alone in the universe, or when those signs come from forms of life beyond our expectations or comprehension. It can go even worse when those forms of life are ancient, insidious, and choose to mess with your head for their own ineffable reasons. Beware, listener, for the dark corners of the cosmos will get you sooner or later.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares, and your participation in them, are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Addison Peacock
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1102: "An Acid Trip Through Time", by Michelle Lane

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 20:29:47 +0000

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Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror.
Author: Michelle Renee Lane
Storyteller: GP Mackenzie
Featuring a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams.
Story Summary:
Lizzy is a bi-racial teen who escapes her reality of growing up in a homogeneously white rural town in Central Pennsylvania in the mid-80’s by dropping acid and embracing the local punk scene. A typical evening out turns nightmarish when she discovers that the LSD she’s been taking can transport her through time.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
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TWL 1101: "T-Minus 4...3...2", by Crystal Connor

Mon, 04 Oct 2021 03:27:56 +0000

Welcome back to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. We kick of the season with a dark tale written by Crystal Connor and told by Denise Michelle Johnson, accompanied by a custom score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.

Story Summary:
In this dark tale, we jump into the past, then the future, multiple times to bear witness to a war of ages. Science and myth are combined into a terrifying adventure in this story spanning centuries.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it. If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.



Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios



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The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
Audio program ©2021 – 9th Story Studios / Daniel Foytik. All Rights Reserved.

No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

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TDiB S1E13: "My Last Skinwalker", by Carolyn A. Drake

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 18:30:21 +0000

Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Carolyn A. Drake and told by Graham Rowat.

Story Summary:
In this dark tale, we experience the fear and terror of a local community fighting for survival against skinwalkers. Over the years, one man becomes the go to expert in dispatching the evil creatures.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik
Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams
Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
Audio program ©2021 – 9th Story Studios / Daniel Foytik. All Rights Reserved.

No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

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TDiB S1E12: "Help Wanted", by Michael McCord

Mon, 23 Aug 2021 02:04:35 +0000

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Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Michael McCord and told by Daniel Foytik.

Story Summary:
In this dark tale, a man conducts an interview for on open position for a night watchman. When Harley Jett arrives for his interview, Doyle Freeman knows there’s something not quite right about him, but he never could have expected what happens as the interview progresses.
Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens” Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
Audio program ©2021 – 9th Story Studios / Daniel Foytik. All Rights Reserved.

No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

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TPC 207: "Chöd: The Gateway", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 08 Aug 2021 19:57:04 +0000

Series Finale

It’s the end of the road. One thing ends, and another begins.

Join Frank on his final caper with The Librarian. Listen in as he goes through his final trials before taking on the role he was destined for. In this series finale, we find out the final fate of the Librarian, The Library, and look to the future.

Frank Enfield returns this winter in Cartwright and Enfield Detective Agency, a prequel that reveals how the boys got into the detective game when they work their first case together.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek

Cast (in order of appearance): Frank Enfield - Daniel Foytik | Shopkeeper - Daniel Foytik | The Guide - Karim Kronfli | Voice of Martine - Dana M Lewis | Voice of Frank's Brother - Graham Rowat | Voice of The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | The Entity - Karim Kronfli

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E11: “The Pelt”, by Christi Nogle

Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:43:32 +0000

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Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Christi Nogle and told by Mary Murphy.

Story Summary:
In this dark tale, a woman struggles to endure life alone in a decaying mansion and receives some strange mail-order deliveries.

Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.

If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.

Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. Algee
Creative Director & Executive Producer: Jeanette Andromeda
Resident Composer & Executive Producer: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Hosted by: Daniel Foytik
Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda
Score & Incidental Music: Nico Vettese
Main Theme: “The Library Awakens”: Nico Vettese
Final Audio Mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print. Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
Audio program ©2021 – 9th Story Studios / Daniel Foytik. All Rights Reserved.

No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.

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TDiB S1E10: "A Feast For Saint Hubert", by Patrick Moody

Tue, 06 Jul 2021 03:51:35 +0000

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Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Patrick Moody and told by Daniel Foytik.
A sacred order has been on a mission for centuries, but things may change when a weary elder from the other side decides to visit and offer a truce.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette Andromeda

Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda |  Producer / Host / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

"The Library Awakens" (Main Theme): Nico Vettese

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Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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The Wicked Library Presents: The Viridian Wild 1.1 - Snurgle Snort

Fri, 25 Jun 2021 18:08:28 +0000

Today we wanted to present an episode of an audio drama called The Viridian Wild.

The show is created by our good friend Davis Walden who has appeared as an author on this show two times so far, hosted last week's Pride Month Celebration Anthology episode, and is our new sound designer on Victoria's Lift.

The Viridian Wild follows mythozoologist Sebastian Verwood as he travels the world studying magical creatures. Get more episodes wherever you listen to podcasts or at theviridianwild.com.

In this episode:

Sebastian releases an animal into the wild.

(Content Warnings: Animal death, animal eating habits, animal mating habits, animal violence, animal injury, missing persons, animal attack, human death, humans as food source for animal, wilderness injury)

The Viridian Wild is created, written, and produced by Davis Walden with creative consulting by Nicole Miller. Our music is composed by Daryl Banner. This episode features the voice of Davis Walden as Sebastian.

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TWL PM 2021: Pride Month Horror Special - Eight Wicked Tales

Sun, 20 Jun 2021 05:38:49 +0000

It's our 2021 Pride in Horror Special!

For Pride Month we're celebrating LBGTQ+ voices with eight dark tales written by eight amazingly talented queer writers, and presented by TWL alum and author, Davis Walden. Davis is also the creator of the Viridian Wild, an Audio Drama Podcast. For almost every tale we’ve matched a queer voice to the tale to maximize representation

"A Little Too Late for Little Green Men", by Hailey Piper - Told by Skylar McElwee
An unfriendly encounter at a party for UFO enthusiasts turns from hateful to strange when the real deal preys on Demeter the same night.
"Eleven", by Briana Morgan - Told by Addison Peacock
A grieving girl chooses to play a dangerous Internet game for the chance to see her dead girlfriend again.
"Preserved by Tears", by Mel - Told by Nathan Blades
They are paid to watch, not get involved, but Alex can't help the tickling curiosity of it all. What happens behind the apothecary's doors that leaves every employee a crying mess?
"The Mell Well", by Davis Walden - Told by Michael A Turrentine
Two friends trek out into the jungle to explore an abandoned building, but something has already made its home there.
"Holy Water", by M. Regan - Told by Addison Peacock
In the wastes of a world gone dry, a sea witch ruminates on the creation of water while her partner mulls on its memory. On their memories. And on how many times she has killed her lover.
"Ténèbres Mon Amour", by Pippa Bailey - Told by Erika Sanderson
A non-binary horror story, about love between the undefined, amid the destruction and rebirth of Darkness itself.
"Tie a Black Thread to Everything that Remains", by Eric LaRocca - Told by Louie Pollard
A frightened, young schoolboy. A love that “dare not speak its name”. A phantom with a sinister warning. A student at an English boarding school learns of love and loss when a fellow classmate perishes unexpectedly during the winter recess.
"Everything She's Looking For", by Caitlin Marceau - Told by Alicia Atkins
This queer horror-romance explores the dangers of giving too much of yourself to a relationship. It looks at the connection between two young women and what happens when that love becomes toxic.


Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host: Davis Walden | Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

The Library Awakens" (Main Theme): Nico Vettese

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Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E9: "Until There's Nothing Left", by J.A.W. McCarthy

Sun, 06 Jun 2021 22:49:38 +0000

Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by J.A.W. McCarthy and told by Addison Peacock.

A reluctant necromancer struggles to ensure her beloved older sister doesn't end up like all of the other people she has brought back from the dead.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette Andromeda

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

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TDiB S1E8: "The Woman Under the Stairs", by Jordan Krom

Sun, 23 May 2021 18:59:57 +0000

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Jordan Krom and told by Cynthia Lowman.

When it's finally time for her to strike out on her own, Lucy finds what she believes to be her perfect new space - comfy, if a little small. As she's getting settled, though, it becomes clear that her home is not safe and that something wants her gone...

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette Andromeda

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E7: "If Only a Heart", by Caleb Stephens

Sun, 09 May 2021 22:00:22 +0000

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Caleb Stephens and told by Nelson Pyles.

A father and daughter take a camping trip to come together after a terrible loss. But, what other terrible loss is required for a father to protect his daughter, and what will be left behind when the choice is made?

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette Andromeda

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TPC 206: "The Lady and The Librarian", by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 03 May 2021 05:47:10 +0000

While Frank is off on one of the Librarian's capers, Martine and the Librarian take a trip back to a time and place of beginnings. A secret origin is revealed and a future path is chosen.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek

Cast: Special Guest Storyteller - Steve Shell (of Old Gods of Appalachia) | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

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TDiB S1E6: "The Genius", by Cristina Noelle

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 00:55:07 +0000

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Cristina Noelle and told by Nelson Pyles.

It has been said that to create art, one must suffer. David's recent collection is the talk of the art world and he hopes to repeat and surpass that success with his unconventional way of creating art.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette Andromeda

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E5: "Unschooled", by Christi Nogle

Sun, 11 Apr 2021 15:57:23 +0000

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Christi Nogle told by Addison Peacock.

When a young girl finds herself in trouble, she runs away from home. She knows her family will be looking for her and understands hiding is the only way to stay safe from their "help".

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E4: "Limbo", by Carl Hughes

Sun, 04 Apr 2021 22:19:09 +0000

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale by Carl Hughes.

This time, we join Jud and his for mates as they celebrate a luck break for Jud. Late might drinking and carousing lead to a bus trip where Jud ends up in a place in between and needs to make a choice.

Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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WFT S2E12: The Two Travelers

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 15:16:54 +0000

It's our Season 2 Finale of Wicked Fairy tales so we decided we'd share it with the full audience.  To hear 23 other tales from Seasons One and Two and be able to hear Season Three, signup at the $5 a month level at patreon.com/wickedlibrary.


This time The Librarian takes notes of "wisdom" from this strange tale of a shoemaker and a tailor who meet on their travels.


Original Score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.
Credits

Storyteller:  The Librarian | Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik| Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Production Music

"The Wicked Fairy Tales Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (wetalkofdreams.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E3: "Sea Nettles", by Davis Walden

Mon, 22 Mar 2021 05:30:23 +0000

We present a fresh  episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with today's dark tale by Davis Walden.

This time, we take a trip to the beach with a young man and his boyfriend. The two have a fun weekend planned as a birthday celebration, but things take a Wicked turn.

Told by Daniel Foytik. Brought to you by Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/wicked

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E2: "The Annex", by Lee Andrew Forman

Mon, 15 Mar 2021 22:13:13 +0000

We present the second episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with another tale from Lee Forman.

This time, we explore "The Annex" as Stanley, a mental institution patient undergoes an experimental treatment to deal with his dark secret.

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TPC 205: “Shiva's Ring, Part Two”, by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 01 Mar 2021 20:54:31 +0000

Shiva's Ring, Part Two

Still working undercover at the mining camp, Frank meets another young miner with a story to tell. This time, it's a young man who has a bit of the same gift Frank has.

While some secrets are revealed, the mystery deepens until Frank is forced to tangle with a power that has him using all his tools and tricks.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Cast: Frank Enfield, Carter Hatchinson - Graham Rowat | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Einer Bjornson, Cookie - Daniel Foytik

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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WIHM 2021: Wicked Women in Horror Special - Six Sinister Stories

Sun, 21 Feb 2021 12:37:04 +0000

It's our 2021 Wicked Women in Horror Special! While we celebrate women in horror every month here at The Wicked Library, we're officially celebrating Women in Horror Month with six dark tales written just for us by amazingly talented women writers, and presented by one of our executive producers, Cynthia Lowman.

"On a Cold Basement Floor", by Pippa Bailey ~ Told by Erika Sanderson
"The Hearing Aid Museum", by Cameron Ulam ~ Told by Jessica McEvoy
"Dirt and Iron", by Nora B. Peevy ~ Told by Heather Thomas
"Junie Proctor’s Panties" by KT Jayne ~ Told by by Nelson Pyles
"I Love Every Part of You", by Scarlett R Algee ~ Told by Cynthia Lowman
"Digital Olives", by B. Renard ~ Told by Mary Murphy

Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host: Cynthia Lowman | Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

The Wicked Library Theme: Anthony Rowsick | In the Library (background music): Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

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Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TDiB S1E1: Two Bloody Valentine Tales by Lee Forman

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 01:55:07 +0000

We kick off our interseasonal entertainment with two fresh tales of Wicked love...and death by from Lee Forman.

"The Record of Harold Snyde": A man discovers a special record player and shares his favorite music with his wife and friends.
"Birthing the Future": A scientist celebrates the birth of his children with his beloved wives.

Told by: Daniel Foytik and Mary Murphy

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda

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Music: Scott Joplin - Ragtime Dance

Scott Joplin (c. 1867/1868 – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianist. Joplin achieved fame for his ragtime compositions, and was later titled The King of Ragtime. During his brief career, he wrote 44 original ragtime pieces, one ragtime ballet, and two operas. One of his first pieces,

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TWL Presents, The Grey Rooms S3E1: Venus Fly Trap

Sun, 07 Feb 2021 23:47:11 +0000

Today we present an episode from our friends over at The Grey Rooms (thegreyrooms.com).
The Grey Rooms is a weekly horror anthology podcast set within an episodic narrative.
Each week the season’s guest is forced to choose between two doors, seeking to unravel the mystery that trapped them in this endless torment. Behind each door, our guests face the extremes of the human condition. They love, live, weep, and die. Over, and over, and over again.
Come listen to the show Syfy.com calls, “Tales from the Crypt meets Quantum Leap."


THE GREY ROOMS INTRO – “Welcome to Ash Manor”

A new protagonist has joined the Rooms. He does not seem impressed. Let’s show him what’s behind door #1, shall we?

Written by Michael Zenke
Beckett performed by Eddie Cooper
Todd performed by Alistair Mackey
The Warden performed by Jason Wilson

S3E1 – VENUS FLY TRAP

Malfunctions on a space station are putting its crew in peril. While everyone else is scrambling to make repairs, one astronaut becomes rather curious about the cat that is following him everywhere. It has been said that in space, no one can hear you scream. That’s because the meowing is too loud…

Written by Jason Pouris
John performed by Graham Rowat
Katya performed by Tanja Milojevic
Makena performed by Anjali Bhimani
Li Wei performed by Ewan Chung
Station System performed by Michael Zenke

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TPC 204: “Shiva's Ring, Part One”, by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 31 Jan 2021 10:26:43 +0000

Shiva's Ring, Part One

Frank is sent of to locate something called Shiva's Ring, but this time the Librarian doesn't tell him where it is, or even where to find it.

While The Librarian is off  somewhere unreachable, Frank goes back to his roots and uses his experience to discover the location of Shiva's Ring. He calls in a favor with Martine's brother Maurice.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Cast: Frank Enfield - Graham Rowat | The Librarian, Maurice - Nelson W. Pyles | Einer Bjornson, Bo Shasta, Unnamed Camp Guy - Daniel Foytik

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1020: "Close Your Mouths and Clench Eyes Tight", by Pippa Bailey

Mon, 11 Jan 2021 22:29:09 +0000

Season Finale! Season 10 comes to an end with another dark tale written just for us by Pippa Bailey.

It's the Midnight Mayhem Camp-out and everyone is sharing their scariest stories. A Haitian man shares a very personal and terrifying tale about when he was a boy and came face-to-face with majik, voodoo, and the Gunny Sack Man in a tale he calls "Haitian Graffiti and Tonton Macoute".

Told by: Guy Fortt

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Enjoy the amazing storytelling talents of Daniel Morden, Welsh Storyteller: danielmorden.org/podcast/

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TPC 203: "Rook's Folly", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 27 Dec 2020 12:45:14 +0000

Rook's Folly

Frank has been through many changes while serving the Librarian, now, his most recent transformation is complete, and he fully embraces his new form and leaves parts of himself behind as he moves toward his ultimate future.

Join Frank as shares the details of his latest caper with the Librarian and his best girl Martine. A cosmic contest between two halves of the same whole is very evident in this latest journey to the other side of the street.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield - Graham Rowat | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Martine - Erika Sanderson

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1019: Christmassacre 2020 - Algee, Lane, McHugh, Pyles, Hale

Thu, 24 Dec 2020 11:00:10 +0000

It's time for our annual Christmassacre episode. This year we bring you 5 dark tales to bring some cold, dark fear to your Yuletide Celebration.

"Purple and Pall", by Scarlet R. Algee, told by Daniel Foytik and scored by Nico Vettese.
"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year", by Michelle Renee Lane, told by Dana M Lewis, and scored by Nico Vettese.
"Let Nothing You Dismay", by Jessica McHugh, told by Heather Thomas, and scored by Nico Vettese.
"Have Yourself", by Nelson Pyles, told by Cynthia Lowman, and scored by Nico Vettese.
"Frost Thy Blood", by Daniel Hale, told by Nelson Pyles, and scored by Nico Vettese.

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1018: "How I Became a Professional Liar", by Angela Yuriko Smith

Mon, 14 Dec 2020 20:31:27 +0000

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us by Angela Yuriko Smith.

A woman born with a strange condition relates how she became one of the most popular women in her small town and developed her special skills.

Told by: Sarah Ruth Thomas

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Enjoy the amazing storytelling talents of Daniel Morden, Welsh Storyteller: danielmorden.org/podcast/

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1017: "Hotel Rosella", by Barbara Jean Savoie

Mon, 30 Nov 2020 02:57:15 +0000

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us.

Jenny, a woman in her early 30s who suffers from a severe, untreated panic disorder is driving cross-country to enjoy a vacation with her friend. When a storm forces her to pull over and wait it out, she's thrown into a situation where a strange reality from another time overlaps our own.

Told by: Mary Murphy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TPC 202: "The Rite of Paris", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 08 Nov 2020 22:57:59 +0000

The Rite of Paris

The Private collector dives fully into Season 2 with this all new episode.

Frank has been through many changes while serving the Librarian, but as Frank shares in this latest adventure, the full extent of that transformation has finally become evident.

Join Frank as he peers behind the the literal curtain into the Librarian's private sanctum and finds new and terrifying secrets, then heads off to Paris, France in search the original score for a deadly ritual disguised as a performance.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield - Daniel Foytik | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Martine - Erika Sanderson

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2019, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1016: Halloween 2020 - Braunbeck, Pyles, Peever

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 17:28:43 +0000

It's time for our annual Halloween episode. This year we bring you 3 dark tales to help make your Samhain extra spooky.

1: "Light on Broken Glass", by Gary A. Braunbeck | Told by: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese

2: "The Dinner Conversation", by Nelson W. Pyles | Told by: Erika Sanderson | Vocal Edit and Custom Score: Nico Vettese

3: "Checking Out", by Lydia Peever | Told by: Cynthia Lowman | Vocal Edit: Cynthia Lowman | Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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WFT 20: The Masque of The Red Death, by Edgar Allan Poe

Sat, 31 Oct 2020 00:26:52 +0000

Today, The Librarian decided to bring you a dark tale by Edgar Allan Poe as a special pre-Halloween treat.


Normally, Wicked Fairy Tales is only heard by our supporters at the $5 a month and above level, but since this is the Librarian's favorite time of the year, he couldn't help giving you a little extra treat in preparation for tomorrow's Halloween episode. If you'd like to hear the full version, which also includes a special telling of "The Raven", and get 19 other great dark tales as told by Your Librarian, you can sign up to support the show here on our website or on Patreon.


Enjoy, "The Masque of The Red Death", as told by Your Librarian.


Original Score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.
Credits

Storyteller:  The Librarian | Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik| Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Production Music

"The Wicked Fairy Tales Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (wetalkofdreams.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1015: Two Tales by Jessica McHugh

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 15:42:53 +0000

Season 10 brings you two new dark Tales by TWL Alum, Jessica McHugh.

1: "Pick your Path and I'll Pray"

Former forty-niner Elmer Wray thought he left his tragic past at the bottom of a bottle, but when he's called back to his old mining claim, he realizes not all that glitters is gold.

Told by: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

2: "Always a Bride"

Whether you're buying the house of tomorrow or falling in love, always make sure to read the fine print.

Told by: Sarah Ruth Thomas

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Vocal edit by Cynthia Lowman. Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1014: "Thank You for Your Life", by C. Bryan Brown

Sun, 18 Oct 2020 18:30:44 +0000

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us.

James Keller lives in a world where living requires a REC booster and, for those who can't afford it, death is a medical procedure planned and controlled by the government.

Told by: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Vocal edit by Cynthia Lowman. Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TPC 201: "Ancient Salts, PT 2",  by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 11 Oct 2020 18:09:22 +0000

Ancient Salts, Pt 2.

Frank found himself in a difficult situation last time we checked in on him. The town, empty, the Librarian trapped and himself lost.

In the epic conclusion, Frank finds out more than he ever expected about the Geezers, reality, and himself. We kick off Season two with part two of "Ancient Salts".

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield / Crows – Daniel Foytik | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles

Music and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2019, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Production Music

"The Private Collector Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

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TWL 1013: "And Cast it From You", by Scarlett R. Algee

Sun, 20 Sep 2020 17:03:35 +0000

Season 10 brings you another dark tale written just for us.

When Kris Winters moves into her grandmother’s house and becomes ill, she thinks it’s allergies. She couldn’t be more wrong.

Told by: Jessica McEvoy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1012: "The Lights Beneath the Sea", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:48:51 +0000

Season 10 continues with another briny Batrachian tale as we take a dark dive into the deep.

Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion returns in another dark and mysterious adventure. This time, he visits his friend Gerald Marshall at his summer, seaside cottage when Gerald's nephew falls ill under strange circumstances.

This tale draws on the events told in "The Summer of the Amazing Mr. Fig", about a Deep One and his special friend, Clara Overton.

Find past appearances of Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion in Episodes:

804:"The Case of the Black Lodge"

900: "The Case of the Yuletide Bride”

905: "The Case of the Signet Ring"

Told by: David Ault

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

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TWL 1011: "A Fish Doesn't Know", by Myk Pilgrim

Sun, 09 Aug 2020 15:31:28 +0000

Season 10 continues with a wet and Wicked wild wade into the waves.

Nicola Hope is exhausted, tired, buggered even.

She spends most of her time sweating like a pig in the Horny Haggis kitchen, but now that she's done for the day, all she wants is to sit at the bar and guzzle down all the beer in the world - and maybe just maybe, if she's lucky enough, she might even score a little action.

It's always nice not to spend the night alone. But that all disintegrates like a politician’s promise when her mother texts. Mostly everything Nicola loves crumbles when Mammie touches them, and Mammie likes nothing more than touching the things that makes her daughter happy.

Set in Dreich, the same damp Scottish town as "The Nun's Cat", Myk Pilgrim's contribution to The Wicked Library's 13 Wicked Tales Anthology – “A Fish Doesn't Know” is about the terrible joy at seeing yourself as you are.

Told by: Erika Sanderson

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

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TWL 1010: "The Man at Dealey Plaza", by Paul Michael Anderson

Sun, 26 Jul 2020 17:33:31 +0000

Season 10 continues with a disturbing found tape recording which relates the hidden truth behind a suspected bombing.

When Eddie Wozniak manages to fight off an intruder, he knows it's more than a home invasion, so he records a message fro his friend Bobby in hopes that someone will find out the truth.

Told by: Graham Rowat

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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TWL 1009: "Arbor Day", by Kelli Perkins

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 21:44:00 +0000

Season 10 continues as we dive deep into dark fantasy with today's tale by returning author, Kelli Perkins. This dark tale was written just for The Wicked Library, and is a prequel to Kelli's novel,  This Mortal Coil.

In a time where Oru was still figuring out its delicate Balance, one little wood nymph is charged with a vital task. But is she up to the challenge?

Told by: Mary Murphy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 1008: "Code Word: HATEFULNESS", by Sara Tantlinger

Sun, 21 Jun 2020 04:32:50 +0000

Season 10 continues with a fantastic tale by an author appearing on the show for the first time, Bram Stoker Award-winning author, Sara Tantlinger. This dark tale was written just for The Wicked Library.

In 1971, a test of the Emergency Broadcast System was sent the wrong code word, sending 40 minutes of confused panic across the airwaves. In Sara's story “Code word: HATEFULNESS”, we take a look at how such a thing could go terribly wrong for one listener.

Author: Sara Tantlinger

Told by: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee Lead Editor: Scarlet R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

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TWL 1007: "The Heirloom", by Crystal Connor

Sun, 07 Jun 2020 16:02:16 +0000

Season 10 continues with a fantastic tale by an author appearing on the show for the first time, Crystal Connor.

This dark tale, written just for The Wicked Library, takes us deep into hidden realms and the reality that lies just unseen below the one we normally see. It's a tale of a woman searching to find out who she is, who her ancestors were, and what her place is in the world. Along her travels, she comes to a special island where the truths she's searching for may be more than she's prepared to see.

Author: Crystal Connor

Told by: Denise Michelle Johnson

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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TWL 1006: "NightRunner", by Miracle Austin

Thu, 21 May 2020 15:35:20 +0000

Season 10 continues with a fantastic tale by returning author, Miracle Austin.

A Texas town full of secrets will alter everything in the life of teen, Myles Bolanos. One secret places his life in jeopardy. Will Myles become prey or predator?

Lock all your doors. Get comfortable and listen to Miracle Austin's "NightRunner".

Author: Miracle Austin

Told by: Jesse Cornett

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
On Twitter: @wickedlibrary
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TWL 1005: "Keeper of Souls", by Owl Goingback

Sun, 10 May 2020 18:14:56 +0000

Season 10 continues with a fantastic tale by returning author, Owl Goingback.

Digging Owl has been abducted from his home and taken to far off Spain to foretell the future for King Charles. Cultures collide when a great evil is revealed to be affecting the mind of the King.

Author: Owl Goingback

Told by: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 1004: "Jealousy", by Ronald J. Murray

Sun, 26 Apr 2020 01:42:16 +0000

Season 10 continues with another new horror tale written just for us by an author new to the show, Ronald J. Murray

Riley’s concern becomes severe anxiety when he can’t get a hold of his wife. He only wants to be sure that she is okay, and he wants answers as to why they’ve suddenly separated. What he finds instead is a nightmare.

Author: Ronald J. Murray

Told by: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 1003: "Bramblewood", by Meg Hafdahl

Sun, 12 Apr 2020 12:43:50 +0000

Season 10 continues with another new horror tale written just for us by returning author, Meg Hafdahl.

After Darcy dumps her boyfriend, she is desperate to get away. So, when a helpful mom named Pam picks up hitchhiking Darcy, she is more than pleased to spend a night in the suburban paradise of Bramblewood. Soon, Darcy discovers that beneath the comfortable edifice of a life she always thought she wanted, is a dark, festering truth.

Author: Meg Hafdahl

Told by: Jessica McEvoy

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 1002: "The Other Kind", by Lawrence C. Connolly

Mon, 30 Mar 2020 01:58:28 +0000

Season 10 continues with another new horror tale written just for us by an amazing author new to our show, Lawrence C. Connolly.

Today's tale focuses on a man with a very special ability. He met her in a dream. Stalked her when he woke. And when he found her … the nightmare began.

Author: Lawrence C. Connolly

Told by the author.

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 1001: "Shiny Entrails", by Christopher Long

Sun, 15 Mar 2020 19:20:10 +0000

We kick off Season 10 with a dark tale from returning author, Christopher Long.

Sir Arthur Kane spent his life building an empire out of plastic. He never dreamt it would turn against him, not even when it started building islands out in the middle of the ocean.

Author: Christopher Long

Told by: Louie Pollard

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL WIHM 2020-3: "The Baron of Bourbon Street", by Aaron Vlek

Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:19:58 +0000

Today we conclude our celebration of Women in Horror Month at the Wicked Library with a terrifyingly wicked tale by Aaron Vlek.

Alfonse de Cartier is the modern day descendant of one of the greatest mambo priestesses New Orleans has ever seen. Unfortunately for Al, as his colleagues at the New Orleans police department call him, all that made his forebear great has eluded him. That is, with the exception of the family patron, the Lwa of Death, the Lord of the Crossroads, the Baron Samedi himself. A series of unusual deaths become a test for de Cartier as his patron, the Baron, tries to enlighten him on the basics of the uncanny art of dying, while, The Baron Samedi himself must deal with a presumptuous adversary who would seduce him and rob him of what is rightfully his.

Author: Aaron Vlek

Told by: Denise Michelle Johnson | Guy Fortt | Nelson W. Pyles | Daniel Foytik

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of Victoria: Amber Collins | Artwork: Gregory Shaffer | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
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TWL WIHM 2020-2: "A Dark Adapted Eye" Six Tales by Scarlett R. Algee

Fri, 21 Feb 2020 23:34:02 +0000

Today we celebrate Women in Horror Month at the Wicked Library with a special collection of six deeply dark and disturbing short tales by Scarlett R. Algee.

Be warned though, these tales may be far too much for sensitive listeners.

1 - "Incision" A nightmare surgery with a terrifying outcome. Told by Cynthia Lowman

2 - "Clary Recollected" An unfortunate woman receives a macabre memorial. Told by Daniel Foytik, Nelson W. Pyles, and Sarah Ruth Thomas

3 - "A Spot of Blood" A professional relationship goes a twisted step too far. Told by Cynthia Lowman

4 - "Bone Deep" A teenage growth spurt keeps on giving. Told by Cynthia Lowman

5 - "Seeing Shadows" A tormenting glimpse at what’s beyond the veil. Told by Sarah Ruth Thomas and Daniel Foytik

6 - "Radiance" A suicide set on repeat. Told by Cynthia Lowman

Author: Scarlett R. Algee

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of Victoria: Amber Collins | Artwork: Gregory Shaffer | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL WIHM 2020-1: "Train Man" (Full Cast), by Cynthia Lowman

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 21:03:00 +0000

Today we celebrate Women in Horror Month at the Wicked Library with a full cast production of "Train Man" by Cynthia Lowman.

Ever since she was a child, Rissa has been terrified of the trains that rumbled past her house at night and the nightmares that came with them - especially those of the Train Man.

While Rissa finds ways to cope with her fear as she grows older, she still remembers her dreams, the Train Man, and the wicked things he did.

Author: Cynthia Lowman

Told by: Graham Rowat, Sarah Ruth Thomas, Nelson W. Pyles, and Daniel Foytik

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Gregory Shaffer | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 917: "Gee Gee", by John Wolf

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 09:29:45 +0000

Today's story is from an author new to the Wicked Library.

Booker is a man with no qualms when it comes to killing. Violence and death are a part of his all too human nature. But, when a young girl comes to this hired killer with a strange job and even stranger target, Booker finally has his work cut out for him.

Author: John Wolf

Told by: Daniel Foytik and Denise Michelle Johnson

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibrary
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TPC 111: "Ancient Salts, PT 1",  by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 18:20:00 +0000

Welcome to The Private Collector. This show explores The Librarian’s mission and delves deep into the occult and mystical realms in a way sure to give you the whim-whams!

Story: “Ancient Salts: Part 1”,  by Aaron Vlek

Our friend Frank Enfield has returned to from the lush green mountains of Iga Province in Japan, and is anxious to get back the Librarian and report, but the Librarian, and the entire population of Hudson seems to be missing!

Along the waterfront, outside of town, Frank manages to find a few residents who are still around. Can they solve the mystery?

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield / Crows – Daniel Foytik | Maggot Queen – Addison Peacock | Martine - Erika Sanderson

Music and Score, Audio Editing, Sound Design and Mixing: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles

9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

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TWL 916: "Carol's Christmas", by Nelson W. Pyles and Scarlett R. Algee

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 23:29:37 +0000

Carol Dumas is a lot of things, and this Christmas she explains to her latest victim her past, future and present in this year's Christmassacre Episode.

Authors: Nelson W. Pyles and Scarlett R. Algee

Told by: Cynthia Lowman

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 915: An Extra Wicked Anthology

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:01:00 +0000

It's time for another quarterly Extra Wicked Anthology Episode! Today we bring you two great tales from the darker side of things. Supporters of the show at the $5 a month and above level hear these stories first at the rate of one a month. Later (once a quarter), the stories are compiled and shared with the entire audience to help promote the work of the authors, composers and voice actors.

1. "Perverse", by Meg Hafdahl

A woman struggles with the loss of her wife, and a dark truth.

Author: Meg Hafdahl

Storyteller: Jessica McEvoy

Score: Nico Vettese

2. "Next", by David Greske

An institutionalized man finally understands the truth.

Author: David Greske

Storyteller: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TPC 110: "The Swallows of Iga”,  by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 25 Nov 2019 15:29:53 +0000

Our friend Frank Enfield finds himself once again far, far away in exotic lands well beyond his imagining. Beautiful misty valleys and trails winding through the glorious lush green mountains of Iga Province in Japan. The perfect place for a little well deserved R&R.

Frank is free to wander those peaceful vales to his little old heart’s content; its trails lined with charming little lanterns and shrines and the inviting roadside hut now and then where our weary traveler might stop and take refreshment and spend a peaceful night, if he dares! Just don’t wander off the trail for any reason at night because these misty vales and valleys are filled with ghosts, and some of them don’t like strangers and your dreams are your only protection!

Oh, did I remember to remind Frank that Iga Province is the home of the Ninja and their notorious proclivity for all things mysterious very, very deadly. Well, nothing to worry about THERE, eh kiddies?

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield – Daniel Foytik | Old Man / Middle Aged Man – Eric Wheeldon

Music and Score: “The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Aaron Vlek

Final audio mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2019, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

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TWL 914: Cinnamon to Taste, by Christi Nogle

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 02:22:42 +0000

Today's story is from an author new to the Wicked Library.

Marnie and her aunt Cindy are happy running a bakery until Marnie gets lost in a dark nowhere. When she returns, nothing about her life feels the same. What is reality, anyway?

Author: Christi Nogle

Told by: Sarah Ruth Thomas

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 913: A Wicked Halloween Anthology - LIVE

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 12:38:03 +0000

Today's show includes 3 Terrifying Tales and was recorded LIVE at the Aurora Theatre in Lawrenceville, GA as part of Explore Gwinnette's #Artober Festival! To watch the paintings being made head to https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0bitdFlhTEZeGf7Fv8a5PQ/videos.

"Freebies"
Author: Christopher Long
CAST:
Opening Narrator – Graham Rowat
Chet - Nelson W. Pyles
Si - Daniel Foytik
Kylie - Denise Michele Johnson
The Stranger - Cynthia Lowman

"Unholy Wedlock"
Author: K. B. Goddard
CAST:
Opening Narrator – Mary Murphy
Mrs. Winter & Mrs. Lucas - Denise Michele Johnson
Algernon Hunter - Nelson W. Pyles
John Evans & William Thompson - Daniel Foytik
Louisa Hunter & Mrs. Hill - Cynthia Lowman

The Lift: "The Lost and The Damned"
Authors: Daniel Foytik and Nelson W. Pyles
(This story is simulcast as S4E4 of The Lift)
CAST:
Opening Narrator (Alice Bigglesworth-Hayes) -Erika Sanderson
Special Agent Jackie Ellis & Courtney - Denise Michele Johnson
Dexter Walters - Nelson W. Pyles
Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes – Amber Collins
Jennifer - Cynthia Lowman
Jim - Daniel Foytik

Custom Scoring  Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Sound design assistance, recording, and additional SFX: David Benedict and Atlanta Radio Theater Company.

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"The Lift Opening Theme"
Henninger-Parke Music

"The Lift Closing Theme"
Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TW 9: Talking Wicked with Jessica McHugh

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 15:25:59 +0000

This time on Talking Wicked, I chat with Jessica McHugh.

Jessica is our first Resident Author and a very prolific writer in multiple genres including speculative fiction, horror, sci-fi, fantasy and even young adult.

We discuss her long writing career, the changes time brings to a writer's focus, philosophy, and how we handle challenges and life balance as creatives.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme" Coffee Shop Version
Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

"Talking Wicked" (Background Music)
Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 912: Nice Guys Finish Last, by Anne Chichester

Sun, 27 Oct 2019 20:04:14 +0000

Today's story is from an author new to the Wicked Library. In today's Halloween Tale, we explore love and longing, dark desires, and the danger of thinking you truly know another.

Author: Anne Chichester

Told by: Nelson W. Pyles and Cynthia Lowman

Custom Score and vocal edit/mix: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TPC 109: "Crime Scenes Ain't What They Used to Be", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 20 Oct 2019 20:46:51 +0000

It seems Frank made it back all in one piece, in a manner of speaking, from his leisurely little vacation out west with Coyote. But now it’s time to get back to work and he’s on his own this time. It seems a stranger has turned up dead at the old Jessup place and Frank pulls out the toys of his trade to find out what’s happened. Besides that corpse done up in its fancy duds there’s a brand new well out back and well, let’s just say it’s not refreshing spring water that’s oozing up from its murky depths.

Tune in to see Frank at work and in his element on some fine old time occult sleuthing, with The Librarian peeking over his shoulder now and then to make sure he doesn’t make a right fine mess of things in HIS TOWN!

Credits
Author: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel Foytik

Cast: Frank Enfield – Daniel Foytik | Librarian – Nelson W. Pyles | Alvin – Mike DelGaudio, Noel – Andy James | Erin – Mary Murphy

Music and Score: “The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producer: Aaron Vlek

Final audio mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

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WFT S2E1: The Yellow Dwarf

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 21:02:26 +0000

We kick of Season 2 of Wicked Fairy Tales with this King Sized tale of a spoiled princess, fairies, kings and a dwarf.  To Celebrate the kick off of Season 2, this first tale is shared with our full audience. To enjoy a new Wicked Fairy Tale each month, support the show at the $5 a month level.


Enjoy this trigger filled French literary fairy tale by Madame d'Aulnoy, later collected by Andrew Lang in The Blue Fairy Book.


By Madame d'Aulnoy.


As told by The Librarian.

Narration Edit and Original Score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.

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TPC 108: “The Book of Skins and Bone”, by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 06 Oct 2019 20:16:20 +0000

Do you believe in Coyote? I mean really believe? Because if you do, then you know if he wants you he just trots right up and hoists his leg and marks you as his own. He doesn’t ask if you’re interested or not or what gods you pray to or don’t or even the color of your hide. Then again, maybe he just needed to relieve himself and you got in the way!

Frank has grown a bit weary of the adventures The Librarian has sent him on. All for his own good, according to The Librarian who seems to haver Frank’s best interests at heart! But Mr. Enfield remains unconvinced at times and can’t help but doubt The Librarian’s good advice! Who better to help Frank work through his misgivings than Coyote himself?

Frank might not return from this caper, but if he does, he’ll have to buckle down and get to work and stop playacting at the detective business. After all, the stakes are too high to rely on someone who still takes themselves as seriously as Frank does and Coyote is just the one to rearrange that high opinion he has of himself!

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TWL 911: Amity in Bloom, by Jessica McHugh

Sun, 22 Sep 2019 21:18:44 +0000

Today's story is by the amazing Jessica McHugh, and is part of Nightscape Press's 2018 Ashes & Entropy anthology. This tale also made Ellen Datlow's recommended list of Best Horror of 2019.

Miss Jennie Creagh's brothel on Amity Street comes highly recommended by The Gentleman's Directory, and her freak show in the little house across the road ain't bad either. But after sixteen years, Polly's ready to graduate to the big house, where Miss Jennie's girls want for nothing, and she'll never again have to hear the haunting song of the devil-girl living in the cellar.

But the Madam of Amity is abloom with secrets, and Polly soon discovers just how deep those roots go.

Author: Jessica McHugh

Told by: Denise Michelle Johnson

Custom Score and vocal edit/mix:: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

The Wicked  Library will be appearing Live at the Artober Gwinnett Event, "Spirits and Spirits, Featuring the Wicked Library" at the Amazing Aurora Theatre near Atlanta, GA on the 14th of October. See more info and get your tickets from thewickedlibrary.com/live 

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TW 8: Talking Wicked with K. B. Goddard

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 01:29:33 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, I chat with K. B. Goddard.


Miss Goddard is a frequent contributor to The Lift and The Wicked Library, and a favorite author among listeners. We talk about how she came to write ghost stories, the attraction to Victorian fiction, her strong female characters, and of course her recent episodes on The Wicked Library, and The Lift: "Reflections on a Malady" and "The Spirit of the House".

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme" Coffee Shop Version
Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

"Talking Wicked" (Background Music)
Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TWL 910: An Extra Wicked Anthology

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 04:58:23 +0000

It's time for another quarterly Extra Wicked Anthology Episode! Today we bring you three great tales from the darker side of things. Supporters of the show at the $5 a month and above level hear these stories first at the rate of one a month. Later (once a quarter), the stories are compiled and shared with the entire audience to help promote the work of the authors, composers and voice actors.

1. “The Split Rail Fence and The Ferocious Old Man”

Author: Aaron Vlek

Your dark dream leaves a lasting impression that causes you unease that slowly builds into  dread. Can you escape the twisted dreamscape within which you find yourself?

Storyteller: David Ault

Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

2. "Hyena Woman"

Author: Aaron Vlek

What dwells beyond the light of the fire? And, what hunts the hunters?

Storyteller: Denise Michelle Johnson

Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Storyteller: Graham Rowat | Score: Nico Vettese

3. "A Madman’s Musing on Peace and Uxoricide"

Author: J. J. Morgan

Sequestered in the rural Oregon forest, an aging drama professor toes the line between reason and madness due to his wife's singular vocal tic. As the professor descends deeper away from sanity's light, he develops a plan to murder his wife.

Storyteller: Graham Rowat

Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TPC 107: "The Son of Smokeless Fire", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 25 Aug 2019 20:19:00 +0000

This time The Librarian sends Frank on a caper to foreign shores where he gets a taste of magical beasties he’s never even heard of before - Cairo!  In that city teeming with ancient magics Frank comes face to face with a jinn, scads of them, including an old friend of The Librarian’s. Frank finds himself blindfolded and marched at sword point out into the desert where he meets a thoroughly revolting congregation of miscreants and the pernicious tome they worship. He was told by the jinn that its nefarious author was long dead these many centuries, but can one ever be certain of anything where the jinn are concerned. Ever heard of the Necronomicon? 

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TWL 909: Reflections on a Malady, by K.B. Goddard

Tue, 13 Aug 2019 03:46:17 +0000

A visit to an old friend exposes Algernon Hunter to a series of strange occurrences. Is his friend's house really haunted? What is the nature of his wife's strange ailment? and what secret knowledge does the captivating Miss Jennings hold?

Author: K.B. Goddard

Told by: Graham Rowat

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

The Wicked  Library will be appearing Live at the Artober Gwinnett Event, "Spirits and Spirits, Featuring the Wicked Library" at the Amazing Aurora Theatre near Atlanta, GA on the 14th of October. See more info and get your tickets from thewickedlibrary.com/live 

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TW 7: Talking Wicked with Christa Carmen

Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:55:49 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, I chat with Christa Carmen. 


We talk about how Christa came to writing short stories, why horror doesn't scare her, writing what you know, and of course her recent episode on The Wicked Library, in which we brought her story "Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge" to life. 

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TPC 106: "The Big Easy as the Crow Flies, Part 2", by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:45:07 +0000

Story: “The Big Easy as the Crow Flies, Part 2”,  by Aaron Vlek

We wrap up the second part of Frank’s mission to New Orleans – the mission everything has been leading to. Join Frank as he confronts his most dangerous enemies yet and takes the final step out of his past, and into a dark and mysterious future.

Editors:  Daniel Foytik and  Nelson W. Pyles

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek

Cast: Frank Enfield: Daniel Foytik | The Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Gordie Guidry / Father LaCroix: Graham Rowat | Creepy Girls: Addison Peacock | Mama Cartwright: Erika Sanderson Doug Cartwright: Rotimi Adelakun

Music and Score: “The Private Collector Theme” Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams


Editors: Daniel Foytik and Nelson W. Pyles.


Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nelson W. Pyles


Final mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.comam

The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018, 2019 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 908: Three Cheers for Sweet Revenge, by Christa Carmen

Sun, 21 Jul 2019 22:14:52 +0000

Kerri Kusa anticipated receiving daily emails from her best friend while Kimberly was in the UK on a business trip, but she never expected those emails to shed light on the suicide of a young girl, the murder of one of Kerri’s former coworkers, and the eventual disappearance of Kimberly herself. Besides the ever more foreboding chain of emails, there is one additional clue Kimberly left behind: an otherworldly broach, described as having been used in a séance meant to conjure the spirit of a woman, Helena, whose past is mired in murder and revenge.

Author: Christa Carmen

Told by: Heather Thomas and Erika Sanderson

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico Vettese

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TW 6: Talking Wicked with Nelson W. Pyles

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 05:53:05 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, I chat with the creator and original host of the show, Nelson W. Pyles.

We talk about how the show has changed over the years, the evolution of the Librarian, Nelson's advice for writers and podcasters, and, of course, the most recent episode of The Wicked Library, "Just Enough Rope". Tune in to get some inside secrets about the show, our upcoming written anthology for The Wicked Library and more.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print. Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 907: Just Enough Rope, by Nelson W. Pyles

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:01:24 +0000

It was a simple enough task for former Texas Ranger Tom Wall; bring back the target dead or alive. As it happens, dead was the easy option, but the decision to relax for a change and enjoy the company of a beautiful woman turns out to have terrifying results. It's part Western, part romance and straight up horror in the short story that spawned the novel SPIDERS IN THE DAFFODILS.

Author: Nelson W. Pyles

Told by: Graham Rowat and Sarah Ruth Thomas

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

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TPC 105: “The Big Easy as the Crow Flies, Part 1”, by Aaron Vlek

Fri, 28 Jun 2019 15:33:32 +0000

Fresh off his adventure with Victoria and his meet-up with the shade of Mama Cartwright, Frank is sent on a new Caper – the mission everything has been leading to. Join Frank as he’s sent back to his old stomping grounds in New Orleans and into the Lion’s Den.

Editors: Daniel Foytik and Nelson W. Pyles

Credits
Author: Aaron Vlek

Cast: Frank Enfield: Daniel Foytik | The Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Martine / Veronique: Erika Sanderson | The Crows / Geezers: Daniel Foytik | Maurice: Nelson W. Pyles

Music and Score: “The Private Collector Theme” Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams
Editors: Daniel Foytik and Nelson W. Pyles.
Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nelson W. Pyles

Final mix: Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com
The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.
© 2018, 9th Story Studios, All Rights Reserved

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TWL 906: An Extra Wicked Anthology

Sun, 09 Jun 2019 19:49:10 +0000

It's time for another quarterly Extra Wicked Anthology Episode! Today we bring you three great tales from the darker side of things. Supporters of the show at the $5 a month and above level hear these stories first at the rate of one a month. Later (once a quarter), the stories are compiled and shared with the entire audience to help promote the work of the authors, composers and voice actors.

1. "A Little Light Gets In", by Daniel Foytik

This first tale is a story by The Wicked Library's own Daniel Foytik. It originally appeared in the Shadows at The Door written anthology, and is also available on Audible as part of the audio edition of the anthology with 12 other full length stories narrated by Cynthia Lowman and Daniel Foytik.

Karen, has spent her life wondering what happened the night her mother was murdered. Years later, she returns to the small mountain town in Pennsylvania where she grew up armed with special equipment that will allow her to make contact with her mother's spirit. But, in this town, with dark secrets going back to it's earliest days, another entity awaits her arrival and the opportunity to cross into our world.

Storyteller: Cynthia Lowman | Score: Shawn Parke and Kim Henninger of Henninger Parke Music

2. "13", by K. B. Goddard

Tate is a rational Victorian man who does not believe in the supernatural, curses, or other such nonsense - almost arrogantly so.  However, the supernatural does believe in him.

Storyteller: Graham Rowat | Score: Nico Vettese

3. "At the Top of Her Lungs", by Cory Mason

A woman struggles to return to her daily routine after complications from surgery leave her vocal cords permanently damaged. Will help ever come, if no one can hear you scream?

Storytellers: Heather Thomas, Narrator | Nelson W. Pyles, Attacker | Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"
Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Producer / Host / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Visit The Wicked Library:

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

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TPC 104: The Private Collector “The Juju that Lives in my Pocket”, by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 02 Jun 2019 23:23:05 +0000

t’s been a while since Frank Enfield has seen The Librarian. So, Frank has been spending his time seeing Brenda Ward and holding on to the strange comic book from our last episode. The Librarian told him that a special place would find him – a place where that special tome will be safe. When he meets Victoria from The Lift, he’s in for more than he bargained for. This newest episode sets the stage for a very important journey and introduces us to Mama Cartright!

Credits
Author: Aaron Vlek

Cast: Frank Enfield: Daniel Foytik | The Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Mama Cartwright: Erika Sanderson | Victoria: Amber Collins | The Crows / Geezers: Daniel Foytik

Music and Score: “The Private Collector Theme” Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com) Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams

Editors: Daniel Foytik and Nelson W. Pyles.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 905: The Case of the Signet Ring, by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 27 May 2019 18:12:08 +0000

Fans of "The Case of the Black Lodge" (TWL 804), and "The Case of the Yuletide Bride" (TWL 900) are in for a Wicked treat as Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion returns for a new dark adventure set in London. Joining him are Allegra Barlowe and Audrey Hawkwoode, as a desperate woman seeks out their assistance with a mysterious ring and the dark forces that surround it. He also crosses paths with the "Wickedest Man in the World", Aleister Crowley. Will he be up to the task?

In the dark and mysterious world of Vermillion, nothing is ever exactly what it appears to be.

Author: Aaron Vlek

Adapted for Audio by Scarlett R. Algee

Cast:

Narrator - Mary Murphy
Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion - David Ault
Allegra Barlowe - Erika Sanderson
Audrey Hawkwoode - Mary Murphy
Caroline Hillard - Amber Collins
Aleister Crowley - Nelson W. Pyles
Maspeth - Andy James Lovering

Custom Score: Nico Vettese

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TW 5: Talking Wicked with Alex Murd

Mon, 27 May 2019 01:17:57 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, I chat with the person most responsible for the visual feel of the show and The Librarian, artist Alex Murd of Murd Comics.

We talk about how Alex finds solace in art and our long collaboration on The Wicked Library, The Lift, and The Private Collector. We also do a deep dive into some of the artwork for both shows, the inspiration for the art, and talk about growing as an artist and the importance of having a creative outlet. We finish with a discussion about Alex's other work and her excellent original character, Jasper.

Get a rare look behind the scenes to learn a bit about how the art helped define the show and our Librarian. And, check out the Murd Comics website to see some great art!

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 904: A Wicked Fairy Tale

Sun, 19 May 2019 21:51:14 +0000

The Librarian brings you a dark tale of a young man who manages to use his lack of fear to interesting results.

Collected by the Brothers Grimm. As told by The Librarian Original Score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.Credits Storyteller:  The Librarian | Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TPC 103: The Private Collector "See You in the Funny Papers", by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 29 Apr 2019 16:00:39 +0000

Frank continues a deep dive into the weird in this tale that sends him in search of a strange book that even the Librarian himself can't lock away in his collection.

Cast: Frank Enfield: Daniel Foytik | The Librarian: Nelson W. Pyle | Brenda Ward: Addison Peacock

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TW 4: Talking Wicked with Nico Vettese

Tue, 23 Apr 2019 16:50:27 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, at long last, thanks to the new format, I bring on one of my favorite people on the planet and the person most responsible for the sound and texture of the show, composer Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams. Nico now works for multiple other shows, and shares his journey.

We talk about how Nico comes up with the soundscapes he creates for The Wicked Library and The Lift, what it's like finding your voice, the terror and reward of following your true path, and much more. Get a rare look behind the scenes to learn a bit about how the episodes come together and what makes Nico such a popular composer for multiple podcasts.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Get your copy of Nico's EP, Building Blocks, as well as his other albums, and maybe even hire him to write music or edit your podcast.

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TWL 903: An Extra Wicked Anthology

Mon, 15 Apr 2019 04:50:07 +0000

It's time for another quarterly Extra Wicked Anthology Episode! Today we bring you three great tales of things from the dark.
1. "The Lake Manawaka Meat Lover", by Sheldon Birnie
Kyle, a line cook in a resort town, is preparing to close up the restaurant where he works for the season when something in the woods calls for his attention. Storyteller: Graham Rowat | Score: Nico Vettese
2. "The Bad Things", by Selene Grasby
In this tale of secrets, madness, and the supernatural, we meet a young girl who visits a park for a picnic and ends learning a truth that will haunt her forever. Storyteller: Addison Peacock | Score: Nico Vettese
3. "Digging", by Eamonn O'Neill
It is 1916, men fight in the trenches of the First World War. They are in conflict with the elements, in conflict with their enemies and in conflict with themselves. They dig, fight, dig, unaware that beneath them something has also started to scrape at the soil. Storyteller: David Ault | Score: Nico Vettese
Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Artwork: Alex J. Murd | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TW 3: Talking Wicked with Aaron Vlek

Mon, 08 Apr 2019 00:23:11 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, Aaron Vlek visits the Library to talk about The Private Collector episodes which aired last week (TPC 101 and TPC 102) as well as episode 900 of the Wicked Library.

We also discuss the practice of magick, magic, the occult, mystical detectives, and more.
Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

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TPC 102: The Private Collector "The Night the Bible Let Me Down", by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 01 Apr 2019 00:16:32 +0000

Frank Enfield has a new assignment from the Librarian. This time, it's a trip, under the cover of darkness, to retrieve the Packard clan's Family Bible which is much more than it seems.

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TPC 101: The Private Collector “The Library on The Other Side of Town”, by Aaron Vlek

Sun, 31 Mar 2019 20:47:29 +0000

Cartwright and Enfield Detective Agency had shuttered its doors under what they call "mysterious circumstances". After a catastrophic destruction of their offices in Manhattan, with the Cartwright half of the equation missing and presumed dead, Frank Enfield winds up in Bellevue.

When he gets out, he’s looking for a little relaxing R&R in upstate New York, but a certain mysterious Librarian has other plans. Enfield is flung out of the frying pan and into flames of "that weird shit, from the other side of town, run by the boys in the back room," and he finds he just might have a taste for that kind of work.

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TW 2: Talking Wicked with Christopher Long

Mon, 25 Mar 2019 01:42:14 +0000

This week on Talking Wicked, Christopher Long visits the Library to talk about last week's story Episode 902:  "The Man in Number 23".

We also discuss his novel Fluff, how ideas for horror stories come to us, the writing process, Quentin Tarantino cameos, and how inscribing a book with your actual signature might be a bad idea.

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

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TWL 902: "The Man in Number 23", by Christopher Long

Mon, 18 Mar 2019 01:15:56 +0000

Who knows what your neighbors are really up to behind closed doors? One man learns the horrible truth that his neighbor has seen . . . and comes to learn that terror is not limited to under the sea. It is far, far closer than you could ever imagine.

Author: Christopher Long | Storyteller: Louie Pollard | Custom Score: Nico Vettese

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TW 1: Talking Wicked with Meg Hafdahl

Mon, 11 Mar 2019 03:40:46 +0000

For the debut episode of Talking Wicked, Meg Hafdahl visits the Library to talk about last week's story Episode 901:  "The Barren" as adapted from the story as published in The Lift: Nine Stories of Transformation, Volume One. Available now on Amazon.com in print and Kindle.

We also discuss Meg's upcoming work, Daughters of Darkness - the sequel to Her Dark Inheritance, as well as her first non-fiction book, The Science of Monsters, which she coauthored with her best friend. And, we spend time talking about her podcast Horror Rewind, her thoughts on writing horror as a modern woman, and how long she identified with Joe in "You".

Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel FoytikGet your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 901: "The Barren", by Meg Hafdahl

Thu, 28 Feb 2019 19:07:47 +0000

Savannah is desperate to have a baby. When a haughty woman from her past flaunts her own fertility, Savannah starts down a dark path. Can an encounter with a young girl who is much more than she seems keep Savannah from making a choice she'll regret?

This story features Victoria from our sister show, The Lift.

Today's story was adapted from "The Barren" as published in The Lift: Nine Stories of Transformation, Volume One. Available now on Amazon.com in print and Kindle.

Storytellers: Jessica McEvoy and Amber Collins

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TWL 900: "The Case of the Yuletide Bride", by Aaron Vlek

Mon, 24 Dec 2018 20:00:00 +0000

For our 2018 Christmas Special, we present the return of Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion, first appearing in the Parsec Award Finalist episode, "The Case of the Black Lodge" in season 8.

In today's dark tale, you'll met Audrey Hawkwoode, the young protegee of Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion. When Audrey returns home for the Christmas Holiday, she learns something is not quite right, and calls her upon her mentor for urgent help in solving the matter.

Credits

Author: Aaron Vlek | Cast: Mary Murphy, as Audrey Hawkwoode | David Ault, as Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion | Daniel Foytik, as James and Sydney Hawkwoode | Nelson W. Pyles, as Mr. Hawkwoode | Heather Thomas, as Mrs. Hawkwoode

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.

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TWL 824: Stalking Stuffers, by Multiple Authors

Sun, 23 Dec 2018 21:00:00 +0000

The final episode of Season 8 is a festively Wicked collection of seven dark tales by six Wicked Library Alum authors.
"Sugar Plums" by Scarlet R. Algee. Told by Mary Murphy, as Catherine."Naughty or Nice" by Miracle Austin. Told by Nichole Goodnight, as Drusella."Silent Night" by Lee A. Forman. Told by Nelson W. Pyles, as Fred."Oh, Come, All Ye Faithless" by Nelson W. Pyles. Told by Daniel Foytik, as Bernard."The Box" by Julia Benally. Told by Heather Thomas, as Jackie."Roasting on an Open Fire" by C. Bryan Brown. Told by Graham Rowat, as Mason."Their Eyes All Aglow" by Scarlet R. Algee.  Told by Mary Murphy, as Karen.
Credits

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One this Friday on Kindle, or in print in mid-November.  Visit victoriaslift.com/book for updates and more information.

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TWL 823: Extra Wicked Fall Anthology 2018

Fri, 21 Dec 2018 17:00:00 +0000

Today, we bring you 4 Wicked tales for our Extra Wicked Fall Anthology.

The stories shared today are heard first by our supporters but, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of our writers, we later share these bonus tales with our entire audience in anthology episodes. Please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and help keep the extra stories coming by supporting the show you love on Patreon.
"The Madman of Paris" by Aaron Palmer. Told by Mike DelGaudio, Graham Rowat, David Ault, and Daniel Foytik."Spineless" by Brooke Warra | Told by Jessica McEvoy"Cold Beer Cheep Cigarettes 24 Hours" by Brooke Warra | Told by Jessica McEvoy"What You Get for Caring (A Valediction from the Doghouse)" by Jessica McHugh | Told by Your Librarian
All scored by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.

Available now on Amazon, in Print and Kindle: The Lift: Nine Stories of Transformation 

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TWL 822: "Last Man in Line", by Owl Goingback

Thu, 01 Nov 2018 01:30:00 +0000

When Matt Dawsen visits the very haunted Andersonville, the site of a horrific Civil War prison camp as part of his fraternity pledge, he ends up in a situation he could never have expected.

Credits

Author: Owl Goingback | Storytellers: Mike DelGaudio, Main Narration | Joshua Narcho as Matt Dawsen| Graham Rowat as Kevin Berry| Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One this Friday on Kindle, or in print in mid-November.  Visit victoriaslift.com/book for updates and more information.

 

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"

Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Producer / Host / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

 

Visit The Wicked Library:

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The Wicked Library is a proud member of the Dark Myths Collective 

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TWL 821: Tricks and Treats: Volume I, by Multiple Authors

Sun, 28 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +0000

As part of our Halloween celebration this year, we bring you a special episode of Wicked flash fiction written by 15 authors, and told by Your Librarian and a talented cast of voice actors!

Stories
"The Scratching" by Ricardo Victoria - Told by Daniel Foytik"The Twisted End of Vernon Boggs" by Brooke Warra - Told by The Librarian"Chameleon" by Kelli Perkins - Told by Nichole Goodnight and Daniel Foytik"Pulp" by Christopher Long - Told by The Librarian"Staked" by Lydia Peever - Told by David Cummings"Like Something out of a Fairy Tale" Rob E. Boley - Told by The Librarian"Falling Star" by C. Bryan Brown - Told by Jessica McHugh"You Can Be Always" by Lee Forman - Told by The Librarian"Behind You" by Pippa Bailey - Told by Louie Pollard and Erika Sanderson"The Ghosts of Halloween" by Jesse Saxon - Told by The Librarian"Eleven" by Meg Hafdahl - Told by Jessica McEvoy"Gingerbread Men" by Myk Pilgrim - Told by The Librarian"Intravenous Sin" by Pippa Bailey - Told by Erika Sanderson and Louie Pollard"Ghoul Quest" by Aaron Vlek - Told by The Librarian"Out of the Woods" by Myk Pilgrim - Told by Louie Pollard"Return to Evans City" by Rich Bottles Jr. - Told by Mike DelGaudio"The Most Wonderful Time of the Year" by Tony Sarrecchia - Told by Nichole Goodnight and Daniel Foytik
Credits:

Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 820: "Tricking the Haunt", by Sebastian Bendix

Sun, 21 Oct 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Jacob is a homeless teen living alone on the streets of a dead-end desert town until he meets Burke, a fellow runaway with a fearsome ability. Like Jacob, Burke was born with an unwanted gift - he can see and talk to the dead - but unlike Jacob, Burke has developed a way to manipulate and even fool the vengeful spirits he encounters in his travels, weaponizing them against those he feels have wronged him.

With Jacob under his wing, Burke sets out to show Jacob how he too can "trick the haunts" to his personal benefit and wreak unholy supernatural havoc on the downtrodden residents of the backwater desert community -- what could possibly go wrong?

Credits

Author: Sebastian Bendix | Storyteller: Graham Rowat | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 819: "Night Terrors", by Samantha Mayotte

Sun, 14 Oct 2018 22:00:00 +0000

A college girl with an uncommon gift. A townie who just wants to look out for his best friend. When dark creatures start haunting Aisling's dreams, it's up to her best friend to try and get to the bottom of things.

Is she truly the only one who can stop a strange race from taking over human minds? Or is she just a sick girl who let the stress of college get under her skin?

Credits

Author: Samantha Mayotte| Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, Main Narration Addison Peacock as Aisling | Evan Schmitt as Jamison | David Ault as The Creature | Nichole Goodnight as Aisling's Mother| Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"

Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Background Ambience 1" (interview background)

Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

“In the Wicked Library” (Introduction, Transitions)

Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

Audio Recording

Final mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com

9th Story Studios:

Producer / Host / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik

Visit The Wicked Library:

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TWL 818: Wicked Verse: Five Dark Poems by Stephanie M. Wytovich

Sun, 07 Oct 2018 18:00:00 +0000

Today we have five Dark Poems by Bram Stoker Award winning author, Stephanie M. Wytovich, and chapter one from her debut novel, The Eighth.

Poems:

"Your Ghost"

"When I Promised Him Murder"

"Of My Wounds, There Are Many"

"Seduced by Monsters"

"Versions of My Mutilated Self"

The Eighth, Chapter One

Credits

Author: Stephanie M. Wytovich| Storytellers: Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Scoring: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 817: Extra Wicked Summer Anthology 2018

Sat, 22 Sep 2018 03:00:00 +0000

Today, we bring you 3 fresh tales for our Extra Wicked Summer Anthology.

The stories shared today are heard first by our Patreon supporters, but, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of our writers,  we wanted to share these bonus tales with our entire audience. Please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and help keep the extra stories coming by supporting the show you love on Patreon.
"The Thing in the Cave" by Aaron Palmer. Told by Randy Berner."The Orphan Room" by Zachary T. Owen. Told by Jessica McEvoy."Bloodbath in the First Grade" by Matthew Weber. Told by Mary Murphy, Peter Lewis, Addison Peacock, Nichole Goodnight, and Daniel Foytik.
Available on at murdcomics.com from James and Alex Murd: Umbrae Libro

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TWL 816: "The Hairy Man" by Julia Benally

Sat, 25 Aug 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Credits:

"The Hairy Man"

Author: Julia Benally | Storytellers: Mike DelGaudio, Main Narration| Mary Murphy as May | Evan Schmitt as Derry |  Daniel Foytik as Jay, Jimmy, and Grant | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

"The Goose Girl"

Collected by Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm

Custom Scores: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 815: "Gardening" by Kathleen Queen

Fri, 17 Aug 2018 03:00:00 +0000

In this Wicked tale, we meet Paige, who is going to have an...interesting day. Her faithful orange tabby, Fred, tries to help her with one of her problems, but her big troubles are far beyond Fred's ability to be helpful. In fact, if Fred was a smart cat, he would look for a new home immediately.



Credits:

Author: Kathleen Queen | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, Main Narration| Cynthia Lowman as Paige | Andy James as John | Nichole Goodnight as Doctor | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 814: "Death by Design" by Kelli Perkins

Thu, 12 Jul 2018 00:30:00 +0000

In this Wicked tale, returning author Kelli Perkins shows us that finding what you're looking for might be more than you can handle.

Paige's fascination with true crime and the macabre is shaken to its foundation after she convinces her parents to flip the house that has become her spooky obsession.

Credits:

Author: Kelli Perkins | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, Main Narration, Dad | Heather Thomas as Paige | Evan Schmitt as James | Peter Lewis as "Billy" | Jeanette Andromeda as Mom | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 813: "Another Pleasant Valley Sunday" by Jessica McHugh

Thu, 28 Jun 2018 01:00:00 +0000

Our resident author, Jessica McHugh, is back with another dark story.

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

Credits:

Author: Jessica McHugh | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, Main Narration | Mary Murphy as Richie, GPS, and Mrs. Green | Nichole Goodnight as Mrs. Gray | Nelson W. Pyles as Mr. Green | Jessica McHugh as Zaftig Woman | Addison Peacock as Sandra | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 812: "What Waits at the Bottom" by Erik Starn

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:30:00 +0000

In today's dark tale, a man who has struggled for years with a trauma from his past reaches a breakthrough with the help of his therapist.

But, what if his apparent delusion reveals itself to be much more than the ravings of a disturbed man?

Credits

Author: Erik Starn| Storytellers: Evan Schmitt, Main Narration | Andy James as Jack | Erika Sanderson as Dr. Katherine Dross  | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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Production Music

"The Wicked Library Theme"

Anthony Rowsick of Novus (novus3.bandcamp.com)

"Background Ambience 1" (interview background)

“In the Wicked Library” (Introduction, Transitions)

Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)

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TWL 811: Extra Wicked Spring Anthology 2018

Sat, 02 Jun 2018 02:30:00 +0000

Today, we bring you 3 fresh tales for our Extra Wicked Spring Anthology.

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

"Asphalt Smile" by Zachary T. Owen. Told by Mike DelGaudio, Nichole Goodnight, and Daniel Foytik.

"Maxwell's Cellar" by Lee Forman. Told by Daniel Foytik.

"Cyst" by David Greske. Told by Darren Marlar and Mary Murphy.

Available on Amazon from Christopher Long: Fluff

Hear the newest episode of The Private Collector by Aaron Vlek. Bonus episode available now at The Lift!

Check out the podcast collective The Wicked Library is a member of, Dark Myths.

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TWL 810: "Kill Them with Kindness" by Kylee Wardle

Wed, 09 May 2018 03:30:00 +0000

Today we present a cautionary tale that reminds us to control our darker impulses lest they lead us down paths darker than we might expect.

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

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Author: Kylee Wardle | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, narration and male vocals | Nichole Goodnight as Chelsea Voss| Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 809: "Suckle His Poison" by Madeleine Swann

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 00:30:00 +0000

Today we present a wickedly strange and horrifying tale of secret desires.

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

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Credits

Author: Madeleine Swann| Storytellers: Mary Murphy as Clara, Andy James as Bertie and The Police Officer, Amber Collins as Hettie, and Daniel Foytik as Matson and other male vocals | Special Guest: Nichole Goodnight | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 808: "Out with the Old" by Lindsey Goddard

Tue, 17 Apr 2018 21:30:00 +0000

Today we present a tale of secrets and darkest desire.

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

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Credits

Author: Lindsey Goddard | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, Mary Murphy, David Cummings | Special Guest: Nichole Goodnight | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles?

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TWL 807: "A Certain Kind of Spark" by Gwendolyn Kiste

Tue, 10 Apr 2018 20:00:00 +0000

Today we present a delightfully dark tale that builds to a very wicked end.

Anastasia knows she will never measure up to her older sister Calista, who was born with a kind of spark that makes her glow from the inside. But, when Anastasia discovers a way to steal this supernatural spark from her sister, she learns that her own darkness might have been the better gift.

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Credits:

Author: Gwendolyn Kiste | Storyteller: Jessica McEvoy | Custom Score (both stories): Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 806: "Tunda" & "The Wicker House", by Michael Landry

Tue, 27 Mar 2018 15:30:00 +0000

Today we present two tales from The Wicker Saga, a series of standalone yet interconnected stories that, together, serve to tell a larger narrative. Both stories are told by Mike DelGaudio of boothjunkie.com!
"Tunda" - Tomas Wicker once vowed to live a life of ease and luxury, but strange disappearances and whispers of a legendary monster demand he return to his family's Colombian plantation."The Wicker House" - In the dreary town of Arthur's Wake, a man investigates the decades old mystery and superstitions surrounding a supposedly haunted house.
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Credits

Author: Michael Landry | Storyteller: Mike DelGaudio | Custom Score (both stories): Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 805: "Bleedthrough," by Scarlett R. Algee

Tue, 20 Mar 2018 00:00:00 +0000

Today we present a very dark tale by Scarlett R. Algee.

In "Bleedthrough," we meet Shelly, a woman frustrated at work, and in need of a little cathartic release for her darker emotions. When she decides to let go and walk with the darkness within, it might just lead to a little more bleedthrough than she was expecting.

Credits:

Author: Scarlett R. Algee | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik and Cynthia Lowman | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 804: Two Wicked Tales by Aaron Vlek

Tue, 06 Mar 2018 13:30:00 +0000

Today we present a two tales of terror and transformation written by returning author Aaron Vlek!

"The Case of the Black Lodge" told by David Ault and Erika Sanderson.

A group of seven gentlemen gather regularly to hear the exploits of their good friend, renowned traveler, scholar, and detective of all things arcane and terrifying to the faint of heart, Geoffrey Sykes Vermillion. On one particular blustery October evening they are joined by another who happens to be the subject of this night’s disquieting tale. 

"The Summer of the Amazing Mr. Fig" told by Nichole Goodnight and scored by Nico Vettese.

Eleven year old Clara is obsessed with the mysterious Mr. Fig and his tall stern companion dressed in black who occupy the crumbling stone mansion on the hill in their cheery seaside summer resort. What wondrous secrets does Mr. Fig conceal beneath his dark glasses and floppy hat and gloves and what tragedy has confined him to a wheelchair for so long?

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Credits

Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/804

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TWL 803: Extra Wicked Winter Anthology 2018

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 03:00:00 +0000

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

The stories shared today are heard first by our Patreon supporters, but, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of our writers, we share these bonus tales with our entire audience. Please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and support the show you love on Patreon.
S1E1: "The Library on the Other Side of Town", by Aaron Vlek. Told by Daniel Foytik, Nelson W. Pyles, and Addison Peacock. Score by Nico Vettese."A Slithering Offer" by Lee Forman. Told by Daniel Foytik."The Letter in The Lighthouse" by Nelson W. Pyles, adapted for audio. Told by Daniel Foytik. "C0nquer0r" by Caitlin Marceau, told by Immortal Alexander and Jeanette Andromeda.
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TWL 802: "Willoughby", by Meg Hafdahl

Tue, 20 Feb 2018 04:00:00 +0000

Today we present a tale written by Meg Hafdahl, in her first full-length episode! This story appears in her collection, Twisted Reveries.

Small towns are safe, and quiet and perhaps even idyllic... Or, do they sometimes have shared, dark secrets that run just below the surface? Find out the truth when we take a walk through Willoughby with young Amanda.

Credits

Author: Meg Hafdahl | Storyteller: Jessica McEvoy | Voice of Riley Fisher: Daniel Foytik | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian:Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer / Showrunner:Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 801: "The Rags on His Back", by Christopher Long

Tue, 13 Feb 2018 12:30:00 +0000

The Wicked Library returns for its first regular episode of Season 8! For The Wicked Library's launch we're celebrating with something special, an audio play. Today we present a tale written and adapted by Christopher Long, based on his short story of the same name.

In this tale, a homeless man relates his tale of the time he found kindness from a family of strangers, kindness that terrified him.

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Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/801

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TWL 800: Christmassacre 2017

Fri, 22 Dec 2017 06:00:00 +0000

The Librarian wakes from his post-Halloween slumber long enough to bring you Christmassacre 2017! Back in the hosting chair for this special episode is original Host and Creator of The Wicked Library, Nelson W. Pyles.
Deck the Halls - Daniel FoytikI want to Eat Your Eyes - Jesse J. SaxonOh Christmas Tree - Pippa BaileyThe Jólakötturinn - Kelli PerkinsThe Year Christmas Came to Madison Bear - Aaron Vlek
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Authors: Daniel Foytik, Jesse J. Saxon, Pippa Bailey, Kelli Perkins, Aaron Vlek | Storyteller: Nelson W. Pyles | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of Victoria: Amber Collins | Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 733: "Sleepyhead" and "Irreconcilable Differences" by Brooke Warra

Sun, 12 Nov 2017 23:00:00 +0000

In her first full length episode, Brooke Warra helps us close out season 7 with two Wicked tales. In "Sleepyhead" a girl struggles to be accepted until fate ties her to boy and everything changes, then in "Irreconcilable Differences" a man deals with a terrible loss the best way he knows how for many years, until he's presented with a choice.

Check out the new podcast collective The Wicked Library has joined, Dark Myths. Author:Brooke Warra | Storytellers:Cynthia Lowman ("Sleepyhead"), Mike DelGaudio & Nichole Goodnight  | Art: Alex J. Murd | Interview: Jeanette Andromeda | Custom Score: Nico Vettese | Voice of the Librarian:Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of Victoria:Amber Collins | Host / Producer:Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 732: Extra Wicked Halloween 2017

Tue, 31 Oct 2017 14:00:00 +0000

This week, thanks to our Patreon supporters we've pulled the desiccated corpses of three lost tales from the ether of Season One, and completely resurrected them, with new voices, new music and propped them up for you to enjoy. As an added bit of fun, Nelson W. Pyles, the creator and and original host / storyteller of the show, is in the studio to help introduce the stories. This episode really is made possible thanks to our Patreon supporters, as the custom scores and voice actors do not come for free. If you enjoy this episode and these stories, please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and help keep the extra stories coming by supporting the show you love on Patreon.

"Fishing Hole" by Nelson W. Pyles, told by the author, "In the Silt" by Jessica McHugh, told by Addison Peacock, "Love Song for the Rejected" by Paul Michael Anderson, told by Mike DelGaudio and Addison Peacock, "Cruel and Unusual" by C. Bryan Brown, told by Daniel Foytik

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TWL 731: "Pop-Pop's Gift", by Tony Sarrecchia

Tue, 24 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000

On his 89th birthday, Nicky's Pop-Pop shares an amazing and crazy, unbelievable tale with his grandson as his final gift.

Enjoy this tale of man-eating plants, evil squid-like creatures from other realms, things that dwell in a dark crypt, and ice cream cake!

Check out the new podcast collective The Wicked Library has joined, Dark Myths.

The Wicked Library is a proud member of the Society 13 Podcast Network.

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Author:Tony Sarrecchia | Storytellers:Daniel Foytik and Kellen Stennett  | Art: Daniel Foytik | Interview: Jeanette Andromeda | Custom Score: Ryan Lessard | Voice of the Librarian:Nelson W. Pyles | Voice of Victoria:Amber Collins | Host / Producer:Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/731/

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TWL 730: "Highway 16", by Caitlin Marceau

Sun, 15 Oct 2017 20:30:00 +0000

When a young woman stops to help an old man on an empty highway, not all is as it seems. The man is looking for more than assistance and what he needs is more than she's willing to give.

The story is based upon the Highway of Tears, a Canadian highway from British Columbia to Alberta. The bodies of 19 First Nation's women have been discovered along the stretch of road, but more than 40 women are said to have been taken from Highway 16 over the years.

Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/730/

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Author: Caitlin Marceau | Storytellers: Daniel Foytik, David Ault, Nichole Goodnight | Art: Daniel Foytik | Interview: Jeanette Andromeda | Voice of the Librarian:Nelson W. Pyles | Host / Producer: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 729: Extra Wicked Fall Anthology 2017

Mon, 09 Oct 2017 12:00:00 +0000

This week, thanks to our Patreon supporters and some very Wicked Authors, we have been able to produce two Extra Wicked tales for you all as well as three delightfully twisted tunes by Pandemonium's Calliopi, courtesy of Zach Hill.
"What's in The Box", A Song by Pandemonium's Calliopi"Devil's Hour" by Julia Benally, told by Nichole Goodnight and Daniel Foytik"The Proposal", A Song by Pandemonium's Calliopi"The Case of the Black Lodge" by Aaron Vlek, told by David Ault and Erika Sanderson:"El Diablo" A Song by Pandemonium's Calliopi
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TWL 728: "Louise, Your Shed's on Fire", by Matthew Weber

Mon, 02 Oct 2017 03:00:00 +0000

Matthew Weber makes his Wicked Library debut with this darkly comic homage to alien invasion stories, Meg Thatcher witnesses a mysterious object fall from the sky and crash into her neighbor’s shed.

Then things get weird.

Author: Matthew Weber | Storyteller: Cynthia Lowman | Art / Interview: Jeanette Andromeda | Voice of the Librarian: Nelson W. Pyles

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TWL 727: "Rare Air", by Mark Slade

Sun, 24 Sep 2017 15:30:00 +0000

Mark Slade makes his Wicked Library debut with this tale told by John Grilz with Nicole Goodnight as Meg.

Rude and crude Howard King is everything most women do not want, so why is rich and glamorous Meg so attracted to him?

Check out the new podcast collective The Wicked Library has joined, Dark Myths.

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TWL 726: "Blood Pressure", by T.D. Trask

Sun, 17 Sep 2017 18:00:00 +0000

T.D. Trask returns to the Wicked Library with this dark and humorous tale.

When a small Pennsylvania town is faced with a unique problem, they elect a local salesman to propose a very unique solution to the town's new mayor, himself a very...unique individual.

Check out the new podcast collective The Wicked Library has joined, Dark Myths.

Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/726/

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TWL 725: "A Priest in Love" by Stephanie Ogrodnik

Sun, 03 Sep 2017 16:00:00 +0000

Stephanie Ogrodnik makes her Wicked Library debut with this dark and atmospheric tale.

Father William Blackwell has fallen in love. Aside from the obvious problems with this obsession, is that the girl he loves is dead. In a tale that proves love can make us do things we'd never expect and cross forbidden boundaries, a priest with a keen sense of smell lusts for a malicious dead girl, who carries the scent of ash.

Special Link to Gwendolyn Kiste's Halloween Blog (mentioned in intro): Goodbye Summer, and Hello Autumn!

Show Notes: http://thewickedlibrary.com/725/

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TWL 724: Classically Wicked

Sun, 20 Aug 2017 22:00:00 +0000

This week, we dig into the archives and share 3 classic wicked tales by Daniel Foytik, Rebecca Snow, and Kerry Lipp - all narrated by Nelson W. Pyles.
"Grey and Red" by Daniel Foytik "Comp Time" by Rebecca Snow"What if Jesus was a Werewolf" by Kerry Lipp

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TWL 723: "Amelia's Labyrinth", by John Clewarth

Sun, 06 Aug 2017 21:00:00 +0000

John Clewarth makes his Wicked Library debut with this darkly mysterious tale.

George Paddison is sent to boarding school, deep in the North Yorkshire countryside. His wealthy father, the owner of a national newspaper, says it will be ‘the making of him’. At first, George is lonely and bewildered in the vastness of the Manor School, but is befriended by a captivating young boy, named Joseph Longmire. George is fascinated by Joseph’s prized possession, a toy Victorian theatre, through which he makes up his own stories. By means of distraction, Joseph takes George exploring in the huge grounds, to a mysterious woodland that is home to a strange natural phenomenon.

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TWL 722: "Ten Little Indians", by Patrick Moody

Fri, 21 Jul 2017 21:00:00 +0000

Patrick Moody makes his Wicked Library debut with this story told by Addison Peacock.

In this dark tale, Celia’s family moves to the country after buying an old plantation to fix up and flip. She doesn't really like the old house, but everything changes when she meets a group of other children who want to sing and play with her.

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TWL 721: Extra Wicked Summer Anthology

Sat, 08 Jul 2017 02:00:00 +0000

This week, thanks to our Patreon supporters and some very Wicked Authors, we have been able to produce three Extra Wicked tales for you all.

These stories are heard first by our Patreon supporters with a new tale being released each month. But, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of the writers, artists, and composers, we wanted to share these bonus tales with our entire audience. Please support the authors by finding their other work and adding it to your collection, and help keep the extra stories coming by supporting the show you love on Patreon.
"Amputation Capital" by Tyler Woodsmall, narrated by Addison Peacock.
Allie is in the business of purchasing celebrity skin, and selling it for a profit - a very large profit. She sees her "suppliers" solely as commodities, but that might be about to change.
"The Pit" by Meg Hafdahl, narrated by Jessica McEvoy
No longer in use, a mine pit on the outskirts of a rural Minnesota town was stripped and flooded, causing it to become the perfect swimming hole. Since she was in diapers, Melissa has been coming to play in the dark water alone.
"Mrs. Morrison's Pie" by Nelson W. Pyles, Narrated by Nichole Goodnight
Mrs. Morrison has a favor to ask of an old..."friend" -- one who's been visiting her for many years as part of an ongoing arrangement. The ladies normally pass the time during their visits with conversation, games, coffee, and pie. But, this year, Mrs. Morrison sweetens the deal with a very special buttermilk pie to ensure she gets what she needs.

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TWL 720: "Bone Peyote", by Ricardo Victoria

Sat, 01 Jul 2017 04:00:00 +0000

A journal is found that tells an incredible story about a young man and his friend's experiments with a powerful form of traditional medicine called "Bone Peyote". Like all medicine, Peyote, and especially Bone Peyote must be respected, because it opens up doorways to places that are closed for a reason. When man thinks he knows better than the gods, there may be no turning back.

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TWL 719: "Dead Man's Caul", by Jessica McHugh

Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:00:00 +0000

Jessica McHugh returns with a new wicked story narrated by Nelson W. Pyles. In this dark tale, a sailor looking for the way out of his predicament makes a deal with an old woman. Who comes out the better in the end?

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TWL 718: "Idle Hands", by Kelly Perkins

Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:00:00 +0000

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

http://thewickedlibrary.com/718/

Story by Kelli Perkins | Narrated by David Ault

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

Thu, 25 May 2017 00:30:00 +0000

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

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

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

Narrated by Eden Royce

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TWL 716: "Quem Infra Nos", by Mark Nixon

Thu, 04 May 2017 23:46:12 +0000

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

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

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TWL 715: "The Journey", by Eamon O'Neill

Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:07:15 +0000

Sim has struggled all his life to fit in -- a struggle to find peace and feel normal. When he finds himself on an unplanned, surreal journey he may finally find what he's been seeking.

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Best S3: "Always Something There to Remind Me", by Gary Braunbeck

Fri, 14 Apr 2017 22:53:07 +0000

When Cindy and her husband Randy start watching old home movies from his childhood, Randy begins to notice subtle differences between his memory and reality -- changes that become more apparent as they watch. Cindy tries to reassure Randy, but it soon becomes evident that reality and memory are not what they seem.

Enjoy this creepy and twisted tale from Season Three as read by Nelson W. Pyles.

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TWL 714: "There Will Be Refreshments", by James Johnson

Thu, 06 Apr 2017 22:19:13 +0000

This dark, twisted, and entertaining tale is a wild ride into darkness.

When Mark suffers a car accident, he is propelled into Hell and embarks on a journey that challenges and punishes him in ways he could never have expected. When offered a way out, he is determined to pursue it - even if it takes an eternity.

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TWL 713: "The Tyranny of Heaven", by Vincent Asaro

Thu, 23 Mar 2017 04:15:18 +0000

In this dark tale, a resident of Hell relates the true story of Eden, The Fall, Satan, Lucifer, and God - and how Hell was once a paradise. A surprisingly Wicked tale for many reasons, this story is sure to give you a new perspective on the place Heaven has named Hell.

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TWL 712: "Your Lease has Expired", by C. Bryan Brown

Thu, 09 Mar 2017 00:13:40 +0000

When the vampire Jefferson Webster is asked by his former lover, Katherine, to provide a dead body for an important ritual, he decides to help - if for no other reason than to see her again.

Much time has passed though, and things between the two are cold, and may not go as well as Jefferson hopes.

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TWL 711: Five Deathly Tales by Multiple Authors

Wed, 22 Feb 2017 18:36:10 +0000

This week we have five short deathly tales. Two of the five have previously been featured only in our newsletter, and one only our Patreon page. But, since the goal of The Wicked Library is always the promotion of the writers, artists, and composers, we wanted to share these handpicked tales with our entire audience.
"One Hour" by Dene Bebbington"A Lament from the Dying" by Keith McDuffee"The Heart of a Madman" by Gwendolyn Kiste"Playground Zero" by Jessica McHugh"Last Steps" by Kelli Perkins
More shorter tales like these will be featured in the future for Patreon supporters at patreon.com/wickedlibrary on a one per month basis, but once we have enough collected for a full episode, we'll share them with everyone.

Welcome to our new sponsor: Zombie Lips 

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TWL 710: Southern Fried Horror, Two Tales by Eden Royce

Wed, 08 Feb 2017 15:47:24 +0000

In honor of Women in Horror Month, the Wicked Library delivers a show by the ladies!

Thanks to Amber Collins, Cynthia Lowman, Lydia Peever, Eden Royce, Samantha Pleasant LeBas, and Jeanette Andromeda.

Aside from this week's "The Wicked Colonel" artwork by Steven Matiko and a special appearance by the Librarian, the ladies have the run of the Library this week. Of course, every month features women in horror at the Wicked Library.

"Hand of Glory"
A woman has a unique way of getting information from a suspected killer despite his reluctance to cooperate.

"Homegoing"
A woman struggles to come to terms with her son's crimes.

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TWL 709: "Gator Bait", by Owl Goingback

Wed, 25 Jan 2017 22:48:02 +0000

"Indian Joe" bills himself as the World's Greatest Alligator Wrestler, but he has many secrets - including the fact that his name is actually Harry Gallager.

When he meets up with a true Florida native named Wowakan, Harry is challenged in new ways, and may finally come to respect the animals he wrestles...if he lives.

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TWL 708: Christmassacre V, by Multiple Authors

Sun, 25 Dec 2016 01:15:39 +0000

For the fifth year in a row, The Wicked Library brings you a frightful collection of tales to make you shiver from more than the cold! Enjoy 6 tales to wrap up your year in the most Wicked way possible.

Stories: "Yuletide Ride" by Daniel Foytik, "Hark, The Herald" by Aaron Vlek, "The Clause" by Lane Lloyd, "Unc The Snowman" by S. L. Dixon, "Together this Time" by Samantha Pleasant LeBas, "The Dangers of December" by Immortal Alexander

Merry Christmassacre!

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TWL 707: "Raison D'etre", by Nelson W. Pyles

Thu, 15 Dec 2016 03:08:52 +0000

The Lift's Guide, Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes begins to question not only her existence but her purpose. Fortunately for her, there is someone else who can not only sympathize, but can help guide her through this particularly rough time in her unlife.

In this first ever crossover, the worlds of The Lift and The Wicked Library collide in a surprisingly uplifting episode about choices. This episode is simulcast as episode S2E3 of The Lift. The version found here also includes an interview with the author.

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TWL 706: "The Road Man", by Aaron Vlek

Thu, 01 Dec 2016 05:52:20 +0000

A man relates a story from his youth and how his encounters with a fearful mysterious stranger throughout his life has changed him.

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TWL 705: Wickedly Bizarro: 3 Tales by Madeleine Swann

Wed, 16 Nov 2016 05:59:00 +0000

This episode features 3 Tales from Madeleine Swann with one read by Guest Narrator, Jessica McHugh.

How to Host a Dinner Party Without Awakening the Dark Ones: A practical guide on hosting a proper dinner party.

An Unexpected Reunion: The best reunions are unexpected and come at the most unexpected times.

Invite Ghosts and Earn Pounds: A woman and her boyfriend find a way to make some extra money by "hiring" ghosts to haunt their home.

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TWL 704: 2016 LIVE Halloween Special

Tue, 01 Nov 2016 02:00:00 +0000

For the second year in a row, The Wicked Library comes a-Live at Rickert & Beagle Books! Enjoy 6 tales read by 3 narrators, music by Darkmood, art by Jon Towers, and a special appearance by Your Librarian.

Stories / Authors: "13" by Aaron Vlek, "The Ringer" by Lydia Peever, "One Wish for the Wishing Well" by Gwendolyn Kiste, "Grammy Digmarrow" by Brooke Warra, "Pennance" by Jon Grilz, "Sleep" by Immortal Alexander

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TWL 703: "Shadows", by K.B. Goddard

Wed, 26 Oct 2016 07:23:59 +0000

In this Victorian tale, the lovely Isabella has two suitors interested in winning her hand.

When she picks a favorite, to what lengths will the other go in order to win her over?

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TWL 702: "The Man in the Ambry", by Gwendolyn Kiste

Wed, 12 Oct 2016 02:31:12 +0000

A lonely girl writes letters to the creature residing in her family's ambry. Her parents don't believe the creature is real... until they start finding otherworldly objects in the girl's room.

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TWL 701: "Barry the Basement Bear", by Stuart Conover

Wed, 28 Sep 2016 03:57:44 +0000

A teen boy has a special bear from his childhood. A bear that will go out of it's way to keep the monsters at bay, but in doing so who is the real monster?

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TWL 626: Terror Returns: Two Tales from Jessica McHugh

Fri, 20 May 2016 20:06:31 +0000

For the Season 6 Finale, we present a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Jessica McHugh!

"Take All Your Belongings"

Riding the train is lonely when you don't march to the same drummer as everyone else. In this tale a young woman is shunned by all the other riders on the Red Line - for all the wrong reasons.

"Tyler Returned"

Deep loss, depression, and insanity can go hand in hand. But, what if the insane was actually possible? What if the ones we lost came back to us?

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TWL 625: Tattershed Home

Thu, 05 May 2016 01:17:16 +0000

When a man inherits a home willed to him by his mysterious uncle it appears to be a great stroke of luck, and he's excited to move in his family and give them a chance at an ideal life - there's even a tire swing.

Many years later, the cycle repeats with a new family once again ready to move in for a better life.

Listen along as we unravel the terrifying mystery that lurks within the walls of Tattershed Home.

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TWL 624: Last Pass & Lights Out

Fri, 22 Apr 2016 03:16:59 +0000

This week is a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Miracle Austin!

Last Pass:

When a man with an addiction learns a family secret, he might be in for more than he bargained for despite whether he believes or not.

Lights Out:

What if a fear of the dark is justified and the light that keeps it at bay is taken away?

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TWL 623: Sweet & Sticky Sarah

Thu, 24 Mar 2016 17:32:02 +0000

Money and privilege often allow one to operate with impunity, but for one well off Boston elite, things are about to get interesting.

Reginald Early, Jr. is the heir apparent to taking over his father's company - a company that was also responsible for the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. But Reginald's arrogance and cruelty might interfere with those plans if he's not careful.

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TWL 622: Dear Cousin Gavin

Thu, 10 Mar 2016 05:24:42 +0000

Most families have secrets. But secrets always yearn to be known.

Join us as we explore the dark secret of one family. A secret with roots that run deep-- a secret that refuses to stay buried.

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TWL 621: The Taking of Leon Winchell

Wed, 24 Feb 2016 19:45:19 +0000

When Leon spends a day at the Renaissance Faire drinking more than he should, strange things begin to happen. On a downward spiral for a while, has he hit bottom, or is there further to fall? Strange things are afoot in that little tent that seems bigger on the inside.

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TWL 620: All of the Above

Wed, 10 Feb 2016 00:55:23 +0000

Waking up after a long night of drinking, a man finds he has somehow acquired a very unique talent - he immediately knows anything he needs to know exactly when he needs to know it. The question is, why? And, more importantly, what is the price of this strange gift?

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TWL 619: A Job's a Job

Tue, 26 Jan 2016 05:55:26 +0000

Vince, the owner of a convenience store in a small New York town finds himself suddenly in need of a new night manager.

The perfect applicant shows up, but what will happen if he hires him? And, what makes him such a good fit for the position?

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TWL 618: The Screen Play

Sun, 10 Jan 2016 03:20:36 +0000

A collaborative story written by Chuck Rakiecz with contributions from Cynthia Lowman, Mark Seeley, and Uhurina Swann.

A fun and unnerving little story that takes place during a Twilight Zone Marathon leads to a strange encounter for Daniel Edward Dunnmire, III when he's joined by fictional versions of a few very well known writers interested in changing his destiny.

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TWL 617: Donna or Tara

Sat, 24 Oct 2015 03:48:00 +0000

A story that takes place on an ill fated family road trip, this week's tale will make you realize even your worst road trips were never this bad. Deep int he desert, dark things await the Carter Family, from both without and within.

A modern tale with traditional Native American elements interwoven, you'll find much to fear on this dark trip.

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TWL 616: Glen Swift

Fri, 16 Oct 2015 23:16:10 +0000

A trip through a remote part of Scotland proves to be a challenge for Don and Claire, a couple on an important trip.

A truly terrifying tale, it asks if we really ever truly know another person - or ourselves - as well as we think we do.

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TWL 615: Sealed With a Kiss

Fri, 09 Oct 2015 22:26:30 +0000

Stranded in the Georgia countryside after his car breaks down, Air Force mechanic Kent Philips gets caught up in a storm of epic proportions.
As he seeks and finds shelter from the storm, he meets a woman on the run from someone named Luke and what just might be the end of the world. Full Show Notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/615

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TWL 614: The Darkness Within

Sat, 12 Sep 2015 06:52:25 +0000

Written in the style of the great old Victorian Ghost Stories, comes a story by K. B. Goddard. A mysterious box is found hidden in an unlikely place. What evil will be found within?
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TWL 613: Paradise Island Waves

Fri, 04 Sep 2015 19:10:04 +0000

Warning:This episode contains graphic scenes of an adult nature.

Derek and Naomi visit Paradise Island - a trip that Trumps all others. When you're on vacation on a Caribbean island with drinks served in coconuts, sand, sun and surf, what could go wrong? This is the Wicked Library, so you know something will. Show Notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/613

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TWL 612: Train Man

Fri, 28 Aug 2015 00:31:16 +0000

Ever since she was a child, Rissa has been terrified of the trains that rumbled past her house at night and the nightmares that came with them - especially those of the Train Man.

While Rissa finds ways to cope with her fear as she grows older, she still remembers her dreams, the Train Man, and the wicked things he did. It's time, Killer. Full Show Notes: www.thewickedLibrary.com/612

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TWL 611: Wicked Things with "The Price" by Neil Gaiman

Thu, 20 Aug 2015 04:21:00 +0000

"The Price" - Neil Gaiman, "Stop 666" - Daniel Foytik, "The Date" - Nelson W. Pyles

Today's episode features three wicked little tales that are sure to leave you thinking. We hope you enjoy it! Please share the link and rate if you do.

Full Show Notes: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/611

NOTE: The work included in this episode of The Wicked Library - "The Price", is copyright of Neil Gaiman. No recordings of this episode, in whole or in part, may be made, sold or distributed by anyone other than the author.

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TWL 610: Demon in the Wire

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 04:43:03 +0000

August 6th, 1890, Auburn, NY, Auburn Prison, 6:38 AM: The fist use of the electric chair. Meet the dark figures surrounding this event, and learn their equally dark agendas. As with many infamous events, dark forces gather to take part. But, the most terrifying participants may be those who are largely indifferent.

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TWL 609: Rag Doll

Wed, 05 Aug 2015 04:02:59 +0000

It’s our mid summer special. While the Librarian has everyone busy doing inventory at the Library, we dig deep into the Library’s secret archives and pull out a tale told by one of America’s best known professional storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake. It’s a tale that starts right here in Pittsburgh, PA and heads down into Rich Bottles Jr. Territory – West Virginia.

A teacher moves south to take a job and gets more than she bargained for. Sit back and relax and listen to “Rag Doll”.

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TWL 608: Audrey at Night

Wed, 29 Jul 2015 13:02:34 +0000

What goes bump in the night? For one woman, an unwanted visitor does - every night. What does she want? Find out in this very creepy tale that redefines the meaning of Night Terrors.

Full show notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/608

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TWL 607: A Scalene Love Triangle

Wed, 22 Jul 2015 08:25:51 +0000

Breaking the rules and the results are at the core of this cautionary tale. Dark, twisted, and sexier than it has a right to be, enjoy an adult tale with more than a few triangles. Full show notes and art at www.thewickedlibrary.com/607

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TWL 606: The Blackest Curse, by Jesse J. Saxon

Wed, 15 Jul 2015 07:06:20 +0000

The Wicked Library brings you a modern version of a traditional folk tale. A play on the bear skin tale, this creative story blends elements from different traditions and the artist's imagination seamlessly. This story reminds us to be careful what we agree too. Things that seem too good to be true often are. Full show notes: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/606/

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TWL 605: Fish, by Max Booth III

Wed, 08 Jul 2015 08:02:23 +0000

The Wicked Library brings you a dark coming of age tale with "Fish" by Max Booth III. Desperate to become a man, Paul seeks out a mysterious and sexy woman and gets more than he bargained for. Come along for a dark trip that takes you from the everyday into a dark realm where much more more is lost than innocence. Originally published at: http://bit.ly/boothiiifish Art by Barney Bodoano. Full Show notes at: http//www.thewickedlibrary.com/605

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TWL 604: Dominance, by C. Bryan Brown

Wed, 01 Jul 2015 01:42:03 +0000

Returning favorite author C. Bryan Brown brings a dark tale to The Wicked Library with a new take on the classic "werewolf". A story with more than one wicked element, and an epic battle with fear, loss, and triumph. Feel the terror of a small band fighting to survive and the challenges they face. Get ready for a new kind of dominance. Show Notes at www.thewickedlibrary.com/604

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TWL 603: Stuck, by Caitlin Marceau

Wed, 24 Jun 2015 00:12:39 +0000

"Stuck"
Author: Caitlin Marceau

The Wicked Library shares a tale that floors you and keeps you there. Get ready for Caitlin Marceau's Wicked debut with a truly horrifying and emotionally terrifying story. We hope you'll agree that there are few things worse than being stuck in the situation like this one. Read on to find out more about the talented Caitlin Marceau.

Full Show Notes and Links are at: www.thewickedlibrary.com/603

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TWL 602: Double Dread, by Mark Nixon

Tue, 16 Jun 2015 03:48:11 +0000

The Wicked Library brings you another double shot of terror with a two ghastly new tales from across the pond by Mark Nixon. Enjoy a terrifying trip down a dark alley with "Once There was a Photographer" and a bloody awful trip to claim a special pocket watch with "Best Intentions". Both stories, and many others, can be found on Shadows at the Door. Get more details here: shadowsatthedoor.com

The Wicked Library brings you another double shot of terror with a two ghastly new tales from across the pond by Mark Nixon. Enjoy a terrifying trip down a dark alley with "Once There was a Photographer" and a bloody awful trip to claim a special pocket watch with "Best Intentions". Both stories, and many others, can be found on Shadows at the Door. Get more details here: shadowsatthedoor.com

Full Show Notes and Links are at: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/602/

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TWL 601: Two Tales To Terrify, by Jessica McHugh

Mon, 08 Jun 2015 21:37:21 +0000

The Wicked Library returns for Season 6 with two new stories by Jessica McHugh. Enjoy a terrifying Lovecraftian tale with "Of Human Symphonies", and a trip to a dark, abandoned island with "Tarnished Treasures". The latter will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an ezine published by our very own Maddie Holiday VonStark.

Full Show Notes and Links are at: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/601/

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