Cold Open Stories

False Harmony 🎵 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/false-harmony/ 

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Written by A.D. Hamilton

Performed by Cooper Mortlock - https://www.coopermortlock.com/ 

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff of Cold Open Stories

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

🌑 What She Did To The Moon.

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w. This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord.

The Shaking 🫨 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-shaking/ 

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Written by Jared Lollar

Performed by Robb Conlon - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ 

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

🐳 Future In A Whale Fall Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/future-in-a-whale-fall/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Performances by H.J. Beardall - https://haydebeardallvo.carrd.co/

Lanessa Tremblett - https://lanessavo.ca/

Cari Scholtens - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8852309/

Production, Direction and sound design by Cold Open Stories.

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com.While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

One Hundred And Fourteen Kilos 🧳 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/one-hundred-and-fourteen-kilos/

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Written by Mario F. Telarico

Performed by Ann Hurd - https://www.instagram.com/iamannhurd/

Additional voice by Philip C - https://x.com/AWhaleVO

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

You shouldn't need a study guide just to enjoy a great piece of fiction. No required viewing, no 50-page homework - just open to page one and let a brand-new universe unravel around you.

At Cold Open Stories, we live for the magic of character-driven tales that make readers feel something long after the last line. And if you thought we only publish dark horror... think again! We are actively seeking original short stories and fast fiction across nearly every genre imaginable.

Why Submit to Cold Open Stories?

100% Creator-Owned: You retain all rights to your original work.

Editorial Support: Selected manuscripts are paired with a dedicated volunteer editor to refine and polish final drafts.

Feedback for Everyone: Constructive critiques are available for every submission upon request or through our community Discord.

Whether your story is Grim, Ghastly, or Goofy—you have a home with us.

Ready to share your voice?

Submit your manuscript today at: https://www.coldopenstories.com/write/

Hollow Men 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hollow-men/

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Written by Darren Davies

Performed by Simon Alison - www.simonalison.com

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

🍽️ The Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold.

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Written by Daniel Dolgos. Performed by: Stephanie Tobin, Logan Raposo, Ash Albiniak, and Hayden Beardall.

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord.

Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

🦟 Cold Blooded. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/cold-blooded/

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Written by Trent Ball

Performed by Nikolas Yuen - https://x.com/nikyuen

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord.

As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

Sub Divo 🦅 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/sub-divo/

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Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec

Performed by Hannah Hellwig - https://x.com/thejediexile21

and Ryan Negron - https://x.com/RyanNegronVO

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.