Welcome to episode 539. This week, we have two runners-up from this year’s Bram Stoker Awards. First, a down-on-her-luck woman finds a second chance at a mysterious house of ill-repute. Then, a horror author on a family outing runs afoul of the local livestock.

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Good Evening: Flash Contest Closing, Stoker Awards: 00:01:06

Carol Gyzander’s The Yellow Crown as read by the author: 00:06:08

Anna Taborska’s Two Shakes of a Dead Lamb’s Tail as read by Amanda Stribling: 00:31:26

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Welcome to Episode 538. For fiction, we have two tales for you: about a man whose hatred of elevators is eclipsed only by their hatred for him, and why you don’t have to be the sharpest tool in the shed to stand against the end of the world.

COMING UP

Good Evening: Flash Contest: 00:01:06

Rick Kennett & B. Michael Radburn’s They Wait as read by Chris Johnston: 00:05:27

Frank Oreto’s Phase II as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:12:16

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Welcome to Episode 537. This week we have two tales for you, about a woman and her pup trapped at home during the pandemic and a man trying to figure out what keeps killing the neighbourhood dogs.

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Good Evening: Stokers, Human Monsters Anthology, Flash Contest : 00:01:06

[Trigger] Sheree Shatsky’s You Wait in the Dark as read by Kat Woodford: 00:07:28

Ed Ahern’s The Dog Walkers as read by Brian Rollins: 00:16:12

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You Wait in the Dark contains scenes of domestic violence/abuse.

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Welcome to Episode 536 We have one longer tale for you again this evening, about the importance of good nutrition for newborns..

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Good Evening: Flash Contest, Merch, HWA Mental Health Month: 00:01:06

Warren Benedetto’s Baby Food as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:05:37

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Welcome to Episode 535. We have one longer tale for you about a governess who’s strange charges harbour dark secrets in the dirt.

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Good Evening: Flash Contest: 00:01:06

Katie Young’s Fruiting Bodies as read by Georgia Cook: 00:04:06

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Welcome to Episode 534. This week we have two tales for you: about why forcing your shy child to get photos with Santa may be crueler than you think, and a clandestine hunting party that may get more than they bargained for.

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Good Evening: Flash Contest & Thank-yous: 00:01:06

Deirdre Coles’ The Problem with Mall Santas as read by Emily Strand: 00:04:21

Lee Clark Zumpe’s Dark Timber as read by Dennis Robinson: 00:15:21

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Welcome to Episode 533. This week we have two tales for you: about the trials of deciding whether to flee or stay in the face of uncertainty in ancient Rome, and how some festive legends just refuse to die.

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Good Evening: Flash Contest and Thank-yous: 00:01:06

Julia August’s City of Wolves and Lightning as read by Graeme Dunlop: 00:04:37

Ryan Nagle’s The Feast Day of Saint Nicholas as read by Drew Sebesteny: 00:23:51

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Welcome to Episode 532 This week we have three tales: about a deadly New Year’s celebration, a confession that takes a sharp left turn, and an ancient tale of the woman in white.

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Good Evening: more Scream, Flash Contest : 00:01:06

W. Ross Teal’s A Cup of Kindness Yet as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:04:41

Jakob Angerer’s The Listener as read by Nikolle Doolin: 00:08:40

Vansh Sharma’s The Old Railway Station as read by Aven Shore: 00:14:56

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Welcome to Episode 531. This week we have one longer tale for you, about a wizard sent on assignment in the remote countryside.

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Good Evening: Flash Fiction Contest, Submissions & Thank-yous: 00:01:06

K. J. Parker’s A Rich, Full Week as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:06:14

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Welcome to Episode 530. This week we have two tales for you. First, Jerry has a tough time fitting into undead society. Then, keeping up with your neighbour can be a bloody pain in the ass.

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Good Evening: A good-bye, some thank-yous and reviews: 00:01:06

Andrew Rucker Jones’ The Odd One Out as read by Andrew Gibson: 00:04:51

Carson Winter’s In the Company of Bastards as read by Dan Gurzynski: 00:28:29

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