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The Wicked LibraryTWL 1303: “Two Tales from Mr. Nadel’s Shop” by Virelle NocturneWelcome to Season 13 of The Wicked Library. In this episode of The Wicked Library, we dive into the depths with two takes by Virelle Nocturne. Behind the soft golden light of a curious little tailor’s shop, a man named Mr. Nadel weaves more than fine suits—he tailors identity itself. But the cut is never without cost.This week, we open the dressing room curtain on the first two stories from a new anthology series:“The Man Who Wanted Confidence” – A man seeks presence, poise, and certainty. What he receives changes everything… even the way he loves.“The Man Who Wanted...
2025-06-1125 min
The Wicked LibraryTWL 1302: “How Will You Woo Her?” by Sabella DziabczenkoEpisode 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: Dani...
2025-04-0130 min
The Wicked LibraryTWL 1301: “Almost Finished Business” by Lindsey GoddardEpisode 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 b...
2025-04-0118 min
The Wicked LibraryTWL X2-2024: “The Lure of the Star” and “A Visit from Yulthar’Niklas”, by Damos VrynnGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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 podca...
2024-12-2518 min
The Wicked LibraryTWL X1-2024: “Ch’ill’ha-thra, Man of Snow”, by The Dark VoiceGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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 di...
2024-12-1813 min
The Wicked LibraryTWL 1208: “Her Drowned Envy”, by Alexis DubonGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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...
2023-12-2729 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1207: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume ThreeGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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.Warning: The Wicked Library...
2023-11-0123 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1206: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume TwoGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. 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.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 ofte...
2023-10-3118 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1205: Wicked Campfire Tales, Volume OneGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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.“The Devil and Jack”, by Myk Pilgrim. Told by Daniel Foytik.“For Love of The Dark Ones”, by Victoria C. Blackthorne. Told by Daniel Foytik.“It Has A Way Of Messing With You Too”, by Caitlin Marceau. Told by Daniel Foytik.Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast crea...
2023-10-3023 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1204: Two Wicked Tales / Alexis Dubon, Ken BroskyGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.Welcome to Season 12 episode 1204.“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.“The Very Counterfeit of Death”, by Ken Brosky. Performed by David Ault, with a custom score by Nico Ve...
2023-07-2727 minThe Wicked Library1203: "Rose Hill", by India McCartyGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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 fo...
2023-06-2128 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1202: "It Stares Back at You", by Vincent Robert-NicoudGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear stories first for $5 / month.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 co...
2023-04-2525 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1201: Two Dark Tales / Lamont A. Turner, T. M. MorganGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month. Hear them first for $5 / month.Welcome to Season 12 with episode 1201. Today’s episode contains 2 dark tales.“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.“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.Warning: The Wicked Library is a horro...
2023-03-1451 min
The Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "You Better Not Cry", by Meg HafdahlWelcome 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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0701 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "Whiteout", by M. ReganWelcome 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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0601 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "Christmas Lights", by Jessica McHughWelcome 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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0401 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "The Winter Gathering", by Daniel FoytikWelcome 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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0401 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "The Wish List"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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0201 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "The Elf", by Briana MorganWelcome 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 HawkeThe Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0101 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: Not A Creature Was Stirring", by Meg WilliamsWelcome 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. The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-12-0101 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "Misspelled", by Ricardo VictoriaWelcome 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.The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-11-3001 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "Christmas Toy", by Angela CampbellWelcome 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.The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-11-2801 minThe Wicked LibraryGifts for The Wicked: "The Winter Ripper", by Jesse HawkeWelcome 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.The Wicked Library is created by 9th Story Studios LLC: www.9thstory.com Audio program ©2022 – 9th Story Studios LLC. All Rights Reserved. No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of 9th Story Studios LLC. The copyrights for stories are held by the respective authors.
2022-11-2701 min
The Wicked LibraryEW 2022-2: Extra Wicked Halloween Anthology, Three Dark TalesGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.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...
2022-10-311h 22
The Wicked LibraryTWL 1119: “Butane Sally and the Swamp God of Sinkhole”, by Sebastian BendixWelcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Sebastian BendixStoryteller: Sarah Ruth ThomasHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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...
2022-10-241h 07The Wicked LibraryTWL 1118: "The Simple Lives Offered at Rest Stops", by Paul Michael AndersonGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Paul Michael AndersonStoryteller: Heather ThomasHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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...
2022-10-031h 05
Victoria's LiftS5E2: "Carapace", by Lee Andrew FormanLeonard has closeted himself away from the world, lost in his own space and mind. Desperate to avoid reality, his self-imposed isolation has become both his protection and his cage.As unexpected events drive him from the confines of his world, he is forced to confront the unknown where his fears are all too real. Faced with a choice, he must decide whether to stay sequestered and effectively trapped, or run for his life.Will Leonard overcome his own dire insecurities and flee, or will he remain trapped in a web of his own making?
2022-09-2624 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1117: "Acidic Atonement on Sulphur Planet", by Sara TantlingerGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Sara TantlingerStoryteller: Addison PeacockHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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 br...
2022-09-1859 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1116: "The Terror Bay Resort Experience", by Sarah ReadGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Sarah ReadStoryteller: Mary MurphyHost: Nico VetteseFeaturing 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...
2022-09-0459 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1115: “Children of the Dream Root”, by Nora B. PeevyGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Nora B. PeevyStoryteller: GP MckenzieHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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.
2022-08-021h 02
The Wicked LibraryTWL Presents: Victoria's Lift - S5E1: “Art Therapy”, by M. ReganJoin 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 FoytikRosette Greenaway: Addison PeacockVictoria: Amber CollinsRobin: GP MckenzieAuthor: M. ReganScore: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams Sound Design: Daniel Foytik, of 9th Story Studios, LLCCover Art: Greg Sh...
2022-08-0157 minVictoria's LiftS5E1: "Art Therapy", by M. ReganIn 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 FoytikRosette Greenaway: Addison PeacockVictoria: Amber CollinsRobin: GP MckenzieAuthor: M. ReganScore: Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams Sound Design: Daniel Foytik, of 9th Story Studios, LLCCover Art: Greg ShafferArt Director: Jeanette Andromeda of JeanetteCreations.comA 9th Story Studios, LLC Production, All rights reser...
2022-08-0157 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1114: "Personal Growth", by Myk PilgrimGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Myk PilgrimStoryteller: Graham RowatHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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...
2022-07-141h 02The Wicked LibraryTWL 1113: “A Hint of Blue”, by Kelli PerkinsGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Kelli PerkinsStoryteller: Jessica McEvoyHost: Jessica McHughFeaturing 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...
2022-06-1752 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1112: "Dr. Spellini’s Dream Machine", by Cameron UlamGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Cameron UlamStoryteller: Daniel FoytikHost: Brianna MorganFeaturing 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 pl...
2022-06-081h 04
The Wicked LibraryTWL Presents: Victoria's Lift - "Von Hameln", by Daniel FoytikGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Daniel Foytik Storyteller: Graham RowatCast (in order of appearance):Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsNarrator: Graham RowatThe Trees, Jeremy: Erika SandersonThe Piper: Pearse O’ByrneSpecial Agent Jackie Ellis: Francesca MeauxTom: Daniel FoytikThe Waitress: Cynthia LowmanHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing a custom score by Nico Vettese, of We Talk of Dreams. Story Su...
2022-06-021h 02The Wicked LibraryTWL 1111: "In a Palace of Absent Shadows", by Christopher LongGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Christopher LongStoryteller: Denise Michelle JohnsonHost: Mitch GeradsFeaturing 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. Al...
2022-04-171h 23The Wicked LibraryTWL 1110: “Anything to End the Loneliness”, by Hailey PiperGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Hailey PiperStoryteller: Mary MurphyHost: Sadie HartmannFeaturing 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 he...
2022-03-291h 12The Wicked LibraryTWL 1109: "And Just Like the Movies", by Pippa BaileyWelcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Pippa BaileyStoryteller: Erika SandersonHost: Meg HafdahlFeaturing 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...
2022-03-131h 00
The Wicked LibraryEW 2022-1: Extra Wicked Anthology 2022-1, Three Dark TalesGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.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, wi...
2022-02-2157 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1108: “Faces of Mars”, by A.P. SesslerGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: A. P. SesslerStoryteller: Graham RowatHost: Daniel FoytikFeaturing 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 se...
2022-01-2458 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1107: "Making the Merrow", by Samantha MayotteGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Samantha MayotteStoryteller: Addison PeacockHost: Jessica McEvoyFeaturing 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 wh...
2022-01-091h 02
Victoria's LiftVL: To Those Who Thrive in The Dark, Ch. 3 "Kanonsionni"Hear these episodes add free by supporting the show on Patreon.Family reunions are rarely ever simple.It's no different for Victoria, regardless of how strange her world can be. Now, at a time when her life has been filled by distracting complications, the last thing she needs to be worrying about is her brother. Especially when he appears out of nowhere and starts asking her for favours.Then again, hasn't she always had to worry about Merritt?Cast (in order of appearance):Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsMerritt Bigglesworth-Hayes: Lou...
2021-12-2819 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1106: “Unfolding”, by Lawrence C. ConnollyGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Lawrence C. ConnollyStoryteller: Lawrence C. ConnollyHost: Davis WaldenFeaturing 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...
2021-12-1349 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1105: "The Filling", by Michael A. ArnzenGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Michael A. Arnzen Storyteller: Graham RowatHost: Jeanette AndromedaFeaturing 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...
2021-11-2251 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1104: "Zero Alpha", by Barbara Jean SavoieGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Barbara Jean SavoieStoryteller: Sarah Ruth ThomasHost: Graham RowatFeaturing 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 co...
2021-11-141h 15The Wicked LibraryTWL 1103: “The Sound of Madness”, by Ricardo VictoriaWelcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Ricardo VictoriaStoryteller: André Luc Martinez Host: Addison PeacockFeaturing 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 o...
2021-10-3157 minVictoria's LiftVL: To Those Who Thrive in The Dark, Ch. 2 "That Blooms Well, Bears Well"Disaster comes in many forms. It can start with something as simple as a stolen ribbon, but it always ends with a nasty surprise.Victoria has never lived a life troubled by a lot of spare time. What little she has is about to be consumed by a project which is far more dangerous than it might first appear.Someone has been watching her closely and they've realized the one thing this girl can't resist is a puzzle.Cast (in order of appearance):Cuckoo Stone, Narrator: Cynthia LowmanVictoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber Collins
2021-10-2815 minThe Wicked LibraryTWL 1102: "An Acid Trip Through Time", by Michelle LaneGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome to The Wicked Library for our season of Sci-Fi Themed Horror. Author: Michelle Renee LaneStoryteller: GP MackenzieFeaturing 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 th...
2021-10-241h 01The Wicked LibraryTWL 1101: "T-Minus 4...3...2", by Crystal ConnorWelcome 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...
2021-10-041h 29
The Wicked LibraryTDiB S1E13: "My Last Skinwalker", by Carolyn A. DrakeWelcome 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...
2021-09-1939 minThe Wicked LibraryTDiB S1E12: "Help Wanted", by Michael McCordGet these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.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 fi...
2021-08-2325 min
Victoria's LiftVL: Bonus Episode "The Barren", by Meg HafdahlThis episode 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. This performace originally appeared as a story on the Wicked Library as episode 901, but as it is a Lift story, we wnated to bring it home.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 s...
2021-08-2049 min
The Wicked LibraryTPC 207: "Chöd: The Gateway", by Aaron VlekSeries FinaleIt’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.Cr...
2021-08-0851 min
9th War HoundsWhat is the 9th War Hounds and Who are The Hosts?Chris is here to give you an introduction to the 9th War Hounds and what they are about. We also delve into our intros to gaming and what we are looking forward to in the future of gaming. Make sure to go to https://t.co/9uqbveOsCM to get access to the discord!--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this podcast: https://anchor.fm/9thwarhounds/support
2021-08-0532 min
The Wicked LibraryTDiB S1E11: “The Pelt”, by Christi NogleGet these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.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...
2021-08-0132 min
Victoria's LiftVL: Pride 2021 "Why I Take The Lift", by Mark NixonIn celebration of Pride Month we present an all new production of one of our favorite stories from Season One.When a man struggles to come to terms with his true self, Victoria does her best to help him find his way.But, will his fear of how others perceive him prevent him from facing the truth and being who he is?Written by Mark NixonCast (in order of appearance):The Narrator: David AultVictoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsVicky: Amber CollinsGet your copy of The Lift, 9 Stori...
2021-06-2723 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 206: "The Lady and The Librarian", by Aaron VlekWhile 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron VlekCast: 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. PylesMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vet...
2021-05-0342 min
The Connect Ent.9th St. Catch - Why You Madd ( official Audio )New single off 9th St. upcoming Ep. “King Of The Hill”
2021-04-1403 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 205: “Shiva's Ring, Part Two”, by Aaron VlekShiva's Ring, Part TwoStill 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeCast: Frank Enfield, Carter Hatchinson - Graham Rowat | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Einer Bj...
2021-03-0137 min
Victoria's LiftS4E13: "Von Hameln, Part 3: The Girl, The Box, and the Komainu", by Daniel FoytikFor Jeremy and Apollo.This tale concludes our three part tale and wraps up Season 4.We pick up where we left off in Part 2, with Victoria suffering the effects of the destruction of The Piper's Flute. After freeing the children captured and caged by the evil man, Victoria remained behind, trapped sacrificing her freedom to overcome the dark enemy that nearly destroyed the lives of so many. But, Victoria has helped many, and they are unwilling to let her remain trapped.Written by Daniel FoytikCast (in order of appearance):Victoria...
2021-01-3124 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 204: “Shiva's Ring, Part One”, by Aaron VlekShiva's Ring, Part OneFrank 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeCast: Frank Enfield - Graham Rowat | The Librarian, Maurice - Nelson W. Pyles | Einer B...
2021-01-3141 min
The Wicked LibraryTPC 203: "Rook's Folly", by Aaron VlekRook's FollyFrank 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by...
2020-12-2747 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 203: "Rook's Folly", by Aaron VlekRook's FollyFrank 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by...
2020-12-2746 min
Victoria's LiftS4E12: "Von Hameln, Pt. 2: The Song of Many Worlds", by Daniel FoytikWe continue where we left off in Part 1, with Victoria in mortal danger, facing off against The Piper - an enemy more powerful than she could have ever imagined. While investigating the mysterious abduction of children, Victoria found herself captured by the twisted owner of another key created by the same Craftsman who made Victoria's Music Box.Come back for the conclusion in Part 3Written by Daniel FoytikCast:Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsNarrator: Graham RowatJeremy: Erika SandersonThe Piper: Pearse O'ByrneGet your copy of The Lift, 9 S...
2020-12-2422 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 202: "The Rite of Paris", by Aaron VlekThe Rite of ParisThe 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.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel...
2020-11-0840 min
Victoria's LiftS4E11: "Von Hameln, Pt. 1: Wind Song", by Daniel FoytikMillenia 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.Written by Daniel FoytikCast:Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsNarrator: Graham RowatJeremy, Trees: Erika SandersonThe Piper: Pearse O'ByrneGet your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One – now available on Amazon.Art: Jeanette AndromedaScore: Nico Vettese, We Talk of Dreams A 9th Story Studios Production | Foyti...
2020-10-1928 min
The Wicked LibraryTPC 201: "Ancient Salts, PT 2", by Aaron VlekAncient 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".CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel FoytikCast: Frank Enfield / Crows – Daniel Foytik | The Librarian - Nelson W. PylesMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)...
2020-10-1145 minThe Wicked LibraryTPC 201: "Ancient Salts, PT 2", by Aaron VlekAncient 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".CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Adapted for Audio by Daniel FoytikCast: Frank Enfield / Crows – Daniel Foytik | The Librarian - Nelson W. PylesMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)...
2020-10-1144 min
The 9th Tee PodcastThe 9th Tee Podcast PreviewKent Paisley and Ben Harpring are launching the 9th Tee Podcast, talking the storylines of the LPGA Tour during the 2020 season. They explain the name of the podcast, why there is so little sports coverage in women's sports. They delve into moments on the LPGA Tour they felt were under covered, and what to expect going forward on the podcast.
2020-08-1605 min
Victoria's LiftS4E10: "Darling Juliana", by Scarlett R. AlgeeSisters Juliana and Corinna were odds with each other all throughout their childhood, but Corinna has a dark secret. One that Victoria makes her confront for better or worse.Written by Scarlett R. AlgeeAdapted for audio by Scarlett R. Algee Cast:Victoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsNarrator, Juliana (All Ages), Corinna (All Ages), Angelica, Mrs. Mullers, NurseEric, Tom: Daniel FoytikGet your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One – now available on Amazon. Art: Jeanette AndromedaScore: Nico Vettese, We Talk of Dreams A 9th Story Studios Production | Fo...
2020-08-1452 min
Victoria's LiftS4E9: "An Inexorable Conclusion", by Nelson W. PylesVictoria clashes with an old foe to learn an important lesson… but to whom is the lesson for?Written by Nelson W. PylesStory Editor: Cynthia LowmanAdapted for audio by Daniel FoytikCastVictoria Bigglesworth-Hayes: Amber CollinsNarrator | Wendi: Heather ThomasGet your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One – now available on Amazon.Art: Jeanette AndromedaScore: Nico Vettese, We Talk of Dreams A 9th Story Studios Production | Foytik, Lowman, Collins, VetteseListen and Subscribe: iTunes | TuneIn...
2020-06-2429 min
9th Story Podcast9th Story: Episode OneWe discuss why the evil ones are so compelling. Sometimes you hate the antagonist, but sometimes you can't help but love him or her.
For the inaugural episode of the 9th Story Podcast, I'm joined by Red Horse Radio's Dr. Jon Towers (aka Jonny Axx), podcaster, indie comic artist, wrestler, subject of song, man of leisure and all around Badass. Find him at www.jonnyaxx.com
The subject is Dark Characters and what makes them compelling.
We discuss The Doctor's upcoming wedding and NASA's occult launch dates, then move on to talking...
2014-06-2227 min
9th Story Podcast9th Story: Episode TwoFairy Tales have become watered down and safe, but they were originally scary shit. Dark, evil, and brooding. And, the good guy didn't always win either...
For the second episode of the 9th Story Podcast, I'm joined by Mr. Craig Weber.
We discuss regrets and Craig's admiration of Dr. Towers. He shares some thoughts on Arthurian Legend, and we decide when it's OK for a fish to stab a prince in the chest.
We talk about Breaking Bad, The Newsroom, and why it's dangerous to sing Happy Birthday in public. We make...
2014-06-2243 min