Tales to Terrify
@talestoterrify.bsky.social
An award-winning weekly horror fiction podcast.
🗓️Periodically open to horror subs <10k. (Check website.)
💀Always open to horror flash <2k.
🧟Reprints allowed.
🧕👩🏾👨🏽🦽➡️🏳️🌈Diverse voices encouraged.
www.talestoterrify.com
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🗓️Periodically open to horror subs <10k. (Check website.)
💀Always open to horror flash <2k.
🧟Reprints allowed.
🧕👩🏾👨🏽🦽➡️🏳️🌈Diverse voices encouraged.
www.talestoterrify.com
#HorrorCommunity
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Is it déjà vu?
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
Welcome to episode 733. We have two tales for you this week. About the dangerous seduction of procrastination and a voyeur who sees more than she bargained for (read by @annemarielewis.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733-arasibo-campeche-david-stephen-powell
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February 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Welcome to episode 733. We have two tales for you this week. About the dangerous seduction of procrastination and a voyeur who sees more than she bargained for (read by @annemarielewis.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733-arasibo-campeche-david-stephen-powell
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733-arasibo-campeche-david-stephen-powell
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I have a new weird/horror flash piece out today in episode #733 @talestoterrify.bsky.social and read by LJ Segura.
The story is in inspired by the song "Panteón de Amor" by Orquesta Zodiac.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733...
The story is in inspired by the song "Panteón de Amor" by Orquesta Zodiac.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733...
733 | Arasibo Campeche & David Stephen Powell – Tales to Terrify
Welcome to episode 733. We have two tales for you this week. About the dangerous seduction of procrastination and a […]
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February 13, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I have a new weird/horror flash piece out today in episode #733 @talestoterrify.bsky.social and read by LJ Segura.
The story is in inspired by the song "Panteón de Amor" by Orquesta Zodiac.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733...
The story is in inspired by the song "Panteón de Amor" by Orquesta Zodiac.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/733...
An exoplanet with bite.
A virus that makes everyone agreeable.
A robot older than humanity.
Send us your most horrifying sci-fi until February 28.
1,000 words MAX.
$50 prize.
Go on. We dare you.
A virus that makes everyone agreeable.
A robot older than humanity.
Send us your most horrifying sci-fi until February 28.
1,000 words MAX.
$50 prize.
Go on. We dare you.
February 10, 2026 at 5:57 PM
An exoplanet with bite.
A virus that makes everyone agreeable.
A robot older than humanity.
Send us your most horrifying sci-fi until February 28.
1,000 words MAX.
$50 prize.
Go on. We dare you.
A virus that makes everyone agreeable.
A robot older than humanity.
Send us your most horrifying sci-fi until February 28.
1,000 words MAX.
$50 prize.
Go on. We dare you.
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My flash fiction story, Marionette, released today as part of episode 732 of the @talestoterrify.bsky.social podcast!
Available to listen wherever you get your podcasts, or through the 🔗 in my bio and on my website :)
Available to listen wherever you get your podcasts, or through the 🔗 in my bio and on my website :)
February 6, 2026 at 6:22 PM
My flash fiction story, Marionette, released today as part of episode 732 of the @talestoterrify.bsky.social podcast!
Available to listen wherever you get your podcasts, or through the 🔗 in my bio and on my website :)
Available to listen wherever you get your podcasts, or through the 🔗 in my bio and on my website :)
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Titles by @alexgrecian.bsky.social @genni.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @claymcleod.bsky.social @lairdbarron.bsky.social
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Titles by @alexgrecian.bsky.social @genni.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @cgolden.bsky.social @timlebbon.bsky.social @claymcleod.bsky.social @lairdbarron.bsky.social
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February 6, 2026 at 5:41 PM
Welcome to episode 732. We four tales for you this week, about a deadly fairy tale, a father who thinks he knows best, a woman who doesn’t quite feel herself, and a repairman struggling to remain relevant.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/732-j-s-apsley-frank-oreto-elle-zi-dong-derek-alan-jones
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February 6, 2026 at 1:01 PM
Welcome to episode 732. We four tales for you this week, about a deadly fairy tale, a father who thinks he knows best, a woman who doesn’t quite feel herself, and a repairman struggling to remain relevant.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/732-j-s-apsley-frank-oreto-elle-zi-dong-derek-alan-jones
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Story drop!!
@talestoterrify.bsky.social will be presenting my short,very dark, very bleak, quite mean story "Zero Tolerance." On Friday.
Not joking about the bleak-dark-meanness.
If that's your wheelhouse, tune in tomorrow at talestoterrify.com (you've been warned) #horror #writing #podcast
@talestoterrify.bsky.social will be presenting my short,very dark, very bleak, quite mean story "Zero Tolerance." On Friday.
Not joking about the bleak-dark-meanness.
If that's your wheelhouse, tune in tomorrow at talestoterrify.com (you've been warned) #horror #writing #podcast
a cartoon character with the words you have been warned
ALT: a cartoon character with the words you have been warned
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February 5, 2026 at 9:49 PM
Story drop!!
@talestoterrify.bsky.social will be presenting my short,very dark, very bleak, quite mean story "Zero Tolerance." On Friday.
Not joking about the bleak-dark-meanness.
If that's your wheelhouse, tune in tomorrow at talestoterrify.com (you've been warned) #horror #writing #podcast
@talestoterrify.bsky.social will be presenting my short,very dark, very bleak, quite mean story "Zero Tolerance." On Friday.
Not joking about the bleak-dark-meanness.
If that's your wheelhouse, tune in tomorrow at talestoterrify.com (you've been warned) #horror #writing #podcast
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The pre-order is up for THIS MOVIE DOESN'T END THE WAY WE WANT 🤩
In 1994, 3 girls went to the movies to see an obscure film. Only 1 came out. 30 years later, she finds the movie isn't done with her yet.
Tickets are available now:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-movie...
Cover reveal is TOMORROW 📽️
In 1994, 3 girls went to the movies to see an obscure film. Only 1 came out. 30 years later, she finds the movie isn't done with her yet.
Tickets are available now:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-movie...
Cover reveal is TOMORROW 📽️
I've heard a certain pre-order and cover reveal are coming next week, so let's have a mood board in anticipation 😈
THIS MOVIE DOESN'T END THE WAY WE WANT 📽️ opening night is September 15th!
A Titan Books Production
THIS MOVIE DOESN'T END THE WAY WE WANT 📽️ opening night is September 15th!
A Titan Books Production
February 5, 2026 at 2:57 PM
The pre-order is up for THIS MOVIE DOESN'T END THE WAY WE WANT 🤩
In 1994, 3 girls went to the movies to see an obscure film. Only 1 came out. 30 years later, she finds the movie isn't done with her yet.
Tickets are available now:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-movie...
Cover reveal is TOMORROW 📽️
In 1994, 3 girls went to the movies to see an obscure film. Only 1 came out. 30 years later, she finds the movie isn't done with her yet.
Tickets are available now:
www.barnesandnoble.com/w/this-movie...
Cover reveal is TOMORROW 📽️
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By going through the TALES TO TERRIFY @talestoterrify.bsky.social archives, I’ve discovered my new favorite horror poet: Robert Payne Cabeen.
“Doctor Volmer” remains my personal fave.
“Clowns” was quite gruesome.
“Krampus Comes to Town” for the holiday scream season.
And the list continues…
1/2
“Doctor Volmer” remains my personal fave.
“Clowns” was quite gruesome.
“Krampus Comes to Town” for the holiday scream season.
And the list continues…
1/2
February 4, 2026 at 5:51 PM
By going through the TALES TO TERRIFY @talestoterrify.bsky.social archives, I’ve discovered my new favorite horror poet: Robert Payne Cabeen.
“Doctor Volmer” remains my personal fave.
“Clowns” was quite gruesome.
“Krampus Comes to Town” for the holiday scream season.
And the list continues…
1/2
“Doctor Volmer” remains my personal fave.
“Clowns” was quite gruesome.
“Krampus Comes to Town” for the holiday scream season.
And the list continues…
1/2
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2025 Recommended Reading List locusmag.com/2026/02...
February 1, 2026 at 3:32 PM
2025 Recommended Reading List locusmag.com/2026/02...
Is it déjà vu?
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
February 1, 2026 at 10:13 PM
Is it déjà vu?
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
Or are you stuck in a time loop?
...or does someone keep erasing your memories?
Tell us about it in 1,000 words or less.
You could win U.S.$50.
Don't go outside into the frigid cold this weekend. It'll only make you sad.
Instead, write a scary sci-fi story about the mad scientist who is making it cold and why he would do that to us.
Contest opens Feb 1
Prize = U.S.$50
Word limit = 1,000
Instead, write a scary sci-fi story about the mad scientist who is making it cold and why he would do that to us.
Contest opens Feb 1
Prize = U.S.$50
Word limit = 1,000
January 30, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Don't go outside into the frigid cold this weekend. It'll only make you sad.
Instead, write a scary sci-fi story about the mad scientist who is making it cold and why he would do that to us.
Contest opens Feb 1
Prize = U.S.$50
Word limit = 1,000
Instead, write a scary sci-fi story about the mad scientist who is making it cold and why he would do that to us.
Contest opens Feb 1
Prize = U.S.$50
Word limit = 1,000
Welcome to episode 731. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman trapped in a time loop, in an endless fight for her freedom (and the truth).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/731-corinne-engber
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January 30, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Welcome to episode 731. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman trapped in a time loop, in an endless fight for her freedom (and the truth).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/731-corinne-engber
talestoterrify.com/episodes/731-corinne-engber
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Here’s my list of the best stories presented on TALES TO TERRIFY @talestoterrify.bsky.social for year 1 (2012).
Episode
Story Title, Author, Publication Year
Narrator, Publication Year
Episode
Story Title, Author, Publication Year
Narrator, Publication Year
January 29, 2026 at 7:55 PM
Here’s my list of the best stories presented on TALES TO TERRIFY @talestoterrify.bsky.social for year 1 (2012).
Episode
Story Title, Author, Publication Year
Narrator, Publication Year
Episode
Story Title, Author, Publication Year
Narrator, Publication Year
A hale and hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the tributes who made the Stoker preliminary ballots! 👏🎉🥳🥂
January 27, 2026 at 11:55 PM
A hale and hearty CONGRATULATIONS to the tributes who made the Stoker preliminary ballots! 👏🎉🥳🥂
That plant by the window...it wasn't there before. Was it? And is that...a human face growing out of it?
Set your phasers to horror and don't trust anyone: it's time for Tales to Terrify's annual flash contest!
Winner will receive $50.
Maximum length = 1,000 words.
Set your phasers to horror and don't trust anyone: it's time for Tales to Terrify's annual flash contest!
Winner will receive $50.
Maximum length = 1,000 words.
January 24, 2026 at 5:09 PM
That plant by the window...it wasn't there before. Was it? And is that...a human face growing out of it?
Set your phasers to horror and don't trust anyone: it's time for Tales to Terrify's annual flash contest!
Winner will receive $50.
Maximum length = 1,000 words.
Set your phasers to horror and don't trust anyone: it's time for Tales to Terrify's annual flash contest!
Winner will receive $50.
Maximum length = 1,000 words.
Welcome to episode 730. We have two tales for you this week, about a boy desperate to protect his newfound friendship, and a harrowing trip down a forbidden road (by @blackcattales.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/730-emma-johnson-rivard-chris-l-robinson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/730-emma-johnson-rivard-chris-l-robinson
January 23, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Welcome to episode 730. We have two tales for you this week, about a boy desperate to protect his newfound friendship, and a harrowing trip down a forbidden road (by @blackcattales.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/730-emma-johnson-rivard-chris-l-robinson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/730-emma-johnson-rivard-chris-l-robinson
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As a heads up, my werewolf story “The Dog Road” will be in episode 730 of Tales to Terrify coming out on Friday!
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a cartoon drawing of three dogs with a moon in the background and the letters rdb on the bottom
ALT: a cartoon drawing of three dogs with a moon in the background and the letters rdb on the bottom
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January 21, 2026 at 1:51 PM
As a heads up, my werewolf story “The Dog Road” will be in episode 730 of Tales to Terrify coming out on Friday!
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@talestoterrify.bsky.social
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@talestoterrify.bsky.social
Welcome to episode 729 We have two tales for you this week. First, we share a handy instructional guide to culinary subterfuge. Then, a group of Roman soldiers descend deep into the earth in search of a lost family.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/729-meagan-regina-thomas-alfie-court
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January 16, 2026 at 1:02 PM
Welcome to episode 729 We have two tales for you this week. First, we share a handy instructional guide to culinary subterfuge. Then, a group of Roman soldiers descend deep into the earth in search of a lost family.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/729-meagan-regina-thomas-alfie-court
talestoterrify.com/episodes/729-meagan-regina-thomas-alfie-court
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Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to recommend works for the Stoker Awards!
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The Bram Stoker Awards® – The Bram Stoker Awards
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January 15, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Just a friendly reminder that today is the last day to recommend works for the Stoker Awards!
bramstokerawards.horror.org/the-bram-sto...
bramstokerawards.horror.org/the-bram-sto...
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So after sneaking past security and breaking into the haunted recording studio @talestoterrify.bsky.social built on the rubble of an old burnt-down bowling alley, I found a copy of The Red Men sitting on the soundboard…
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
So after sneaking past security and breaking into the haunted recording studio @talestoterrify.bsky.social built on the rubble of an old burnt-down bowling alley, I found a copy of The Red Men sitting on the soundboard…
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This week, #HorrorWritersChat will be all about the kind of #horror we write and our influences.
Join us!
Wednesday 14 January
2 pm ET (USA) / 7 pm GMT (UK)
How? Answer four questions, chat in the comments, share posts, then promote your work in the outro.
🩸📚 Discover new horrors
#AmWriting
Join us!
Wednesday 14 January
2 pm ET (USA) / 7 pm GMT (UK)
How? Answer four questions, chat in the comments, share posts, then promote your work in the outro.
🩸📚 Discover new horrors
#AmWriting
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
This week, #HorrorWritersChat will be all about the kind of #horror we write and our influences.
Join us!
Wednesday 14 January
2 pm ET (USA) / 7 pm GMT (UK)
How? Answer four questions, chat in the comments, share posts, then promote your work in the outro.
🩸📚 Discover new horrors
#AmWriting
Join us!
Wednesday 14 January
2 pm ET (USA) / 7 pm GMT (UK)
How? Answer four questions, chat in the comments, share posts, then promote your work in the outro.
🩸📚 Discover new horrors
#AmWriting
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If you missed it over the weekend, here’s my 2025 eligibility. If you can only read one, I most hope you’ll read “Through the Machine”. Thank you for reading. 🙂
Need something to read over the weekend? Here’s my fully updated 2025 award eligibility post. Whether or not you’re reading for awards, there’s plenty of reading here to keep you busy. www.pacornell.com/2025-awards-...
January 13, 2026 at 5:16 PM
If you missed it over the weekend, here’s my 2025 eligibility. If you can only read one, I most hope you’ll read “Through the Machine”. Thank you for reading. 🙂
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A bittersweet story about two sisters trying to bring their dead mother peace and closure after she returns to them as a hungry ghost - Magie Vol, Ogies Toe by @clhellisen.bsky.social
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“Magie Vol, Ogies Toe” by CL Hellisen
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January 13, 2026 at 5:20 PM
A bittersweet story about two sisters trying to bring their dead mother peace and closure after she returns to them as a hungry ghost - Magie Vol, Ogies Toe by @clhellisen.bsky.social
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So excited to share my horror flash fiction piece, "Salamander Season," featured in this week's episode of Tales to Terrify! I hope you enjoy listening. 🦎
Welcome to episode 728. We have two tales for you this week, about an unsettling exchange between man and nature, and a widower who struggles not to lose his head.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/728-t-r-steele-rex-burrows
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January 9, 2026 at 8:58 PM
So excited to share my horror flash fiction piece, "Salamander Season," featured in this week's episode of Tales to Terrify! I hope you enjoy listening. 🦎