Lucy is standing on the edge of bridge.  Will she jump?
A tale of possibilities, cults, and curiosities.

Inspired by the Heaven's Gate story.

Lucy & the Cosmic Comet Ride  was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the Fall issue of The Last Girl’s Club, The Gay 90’s. Our voice actress is Karen Shute,  a Toronto based digital video editor and an aspiring voice actor who loves cats, horror movies, and all things spooky. She is also the co-host of the Big Brother Canada Debrief for Global television. 

Stay tuned after the reading for a very candid chat with Eda Obey the creator and publisher.  We get into weeds about the tropes portrayed by women in media, The Dirty Punk Movement, Amanda Palmer, living life as a Pagan, the Hell art installation, Elvira, the movie Cruella,  to name just a few!

 In a futuristic dystopian world with almost no freedom...  Frank & Carol are making a stand.

Grab a drink, pull up a bar stool, and prepare to be seduced.

Socially Distanced Drinking was written by Angelique Fawns and originally published in Socially Distant: The Quarantales by Impulsive Walrus Press.

Bill Wiesner is our voice actor for this episode. Bill Wiesner is a Toronto based technical and creative professional. A promotions and commercial producer/director/writer, post-production editor and aspiring voice character actor. Pours his heart and soul into every project with tenacious attention to detail. Loves working with others that share his passion for bringing the most engaging content to life. Above all else, he’s the father of two amazing teenage boys and husband to the most amazing woman in existence. 

When offline, he's all about various athletic endeavours like running, hiking, baseball and biking. An active member in his church community. An avid gamer and movie watcher. Addicted to music from various genres. A not-terrible player of drums and acoutsic guitar. 

Betty  is determined to find her sister, Elvie.  Nasty biker gangs, a drunk husband, her own unreliable memory... NOTHING is going to stop her.

"Three Calendars" was first published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine in the Department of First Stories.

This episode features an interview with the editor of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Janet Hutchings.  (23 minutes in.) Learn why Janet buys some stories and not others, how the world's leading mystery magazine has evolved, and the best way to write a successful story.

"Three Calendars" is performed by Karen Shute, Karen is a video editor for Corus Entertainment, the host of The Big Brother Canada Debriefing, and has a beautiful, unique voice.

Enter the EQMM Trivia Contest here: 
https://www.elleryqueenmysterymagazine.com/the-crime-scene/eqmm-trivia-contest/

Lily, a tattoo artist, has a crush on the HOTTEST biker. 
Snake just isn't that into her. 
That is, until she needles him with some very special ink...
Hold on to your Harley Davidson, INKED brings SONS OF ANARCHY fantasies to life, with a twist or two...

Voiced by Kristi Stewart, the voice actor that brought you THE GOLDEN FALCON in episode 6,  hang in for an interview after the reading with Kristi Stewart. Learn about her career through the NBC Newsroom in Oklahoma, hanging out with country music stars like Garth Brooks and Charley Pride, and doing national commercial work. 

Inked was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in Jolly Horror's anthology Accursed. 

To learn more please visit the show notes at www.fawns.ca/works/podcast.

These chickens will do ANYTHING to avoid the soup pot. 

Farmyard Follies is good for the whole family and follows the story of four chickens brought together on a free range egg farm. Magic is in the dust...

Read by Brooke St. Onge, couldn't you use a giggle today? Brooke is an auctioneer, actress, and the announcer at Western Speed Shows. Join her as she brings four talented chicken characters to life.

To learn more please visit the show notes at www.fawns.ca/works/podcast.

Temptin' Tammy and Earl are in love and they've finally found the trailer of their dreams. But what happens when that double-wide becomes a double-sized NIGHTMARE?

WARNING: This story contains a mullet, shag carpeting, and some scenes where hot hillbillies remove their clothes. (think PG-13)

"The Golden Falcon" first appeared in the anthology Coffin Blossoms by Jolly Horror Press, and was republished in The Publishers Behind the Pages: 10 Speculative Short Stories.

As a bonus, this episode includes an interview with Jonathan Lambert, Creator and Publisher of Jolly Horror Press. Learn more about the genre of comedy horror and how you can get your story published in their next anthology Executive Dread, open for submissions July 2021. 
https://www.thejollypress.com/horror/opencall.html

The Golden Falcon was voiced by the inimitable Kristi Stewart, one of the best voice actors I have ever worked with.  Kristi has worked in the communications and media industry most of her professional career. 

With a love of theatre and performing, she first stepped on stage at the tender age of 14, in the role of Little Mary in the longest running melodrama production “The Drunkard” -in her hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma. 

Her career has taken her from the newsroom, as an associate producer, a promotions director in country radio as well as a public relations manager for a not for profit, and, sponsorship manager for Rogers TV Toronto… all the while keeping her fingers in the entertainment field. She found a second love, as a voice actor. During that time, she’s had the thrill of being the female National Imaging voice for GLOBAL TV, TLN, PRIME TV and, the Canadian Entrepreneur of the year awards!  In addition to voicing many commercials, narrations and, even a Harlequin romance novel.  She’s also no stranger to on camera acting having been in several productions including; SEE NO EVIL, FEAR THY NEIGHBOR and, HAUNTED HOSPITALs, to name a few….Kristi says performing brings her joy and, keeps her young and, she has no plans to stop anytime soon!

Cass isn't your average country girl. She's going to be a film producer.
But when her father's murdered, the rain won't stop, and strange bugs appear everywhere, she'll be lucky to even stay alive...
 
As a bonus, this episode includes an interview with Scot Noel, Editor in chief of DreamForge Anvil (where Invasive Species was first published). Scot talks about what differentiations a story he buys, how writers can improve their chances of acceptance, and his personal career break.

Invasive Species is read by Grant Maverick, a professional voice actor, and all around amazing guy.

You can learn more about this episode, DreamForge Anvil, Scot Noel, and Grant Maverick in the show notes at https://www.fawns.ca/works/podcast/. 

Not only is Sam a non-binary high school student, but her best friend is a succubus. What happens when dark secrets come between friends?

"Personal Demons" is a short horror story originally published in Strange Girls Women in Horror Anthology and reprinted in The Story Behind the Stories: 12 Dark Tales and their Publishers.  Written by Angelique Fawns and read for you by Lauren Silver.

The show notes are available at https://www.fawns.ca/works/podcast/

Sometimes,  REVENGE is best served musically.

Welcome to episode #3 of Read Me a Nightmare. Natalie Brown, up and coming voice actor and author of horror, brings her special touch to this short radio drama about a new friend with some dark secrets...

A Melody for Measure was originally published in The Publishers Behind The Pages: 10 Speculative Short Stories by Angelique Fawns.

music by Pixabay
sound efx by soundbible.com & zapsplat .com

show notes can be found here 
https://www.fawns.ca/works/podcast/

Meet Sherri. She's never been kissed. In fact her life basically sucks. But she's about to participate in a psychology experiment that will CHANGE EVERYTHING.

This story is full of lust, suspense, and, of course, NIGHTMARES. Hold on to your underpants...

"The Versa-Vice" first appeared in the anthology Tales from the Dream Zone by Flying Ketchup Press. Written and read by (yours truly) Angelique Fawns. You can learn more about this episode in the show notes at https://www.fawns.ca/works/podcast/.

PS> Please forgive the voice acting, I promise future episodes will feature some professional voice actors!