Episodes

  • Sam W. Pisciotta | House of the Hidden Moon

    Sam W. Pisciotta | House of the Hidden Moon
    Sep 18 2024
    My mother sits at the kitchen table in the moonlight, gazing at her folded hands. “Has your father returned with Lilah?” | © 2024 by Sam W. Pisciotta. Narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    30 mins
  • "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne + "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe

    "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne + "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe
    Sep 11 2024
    This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "I Am One of Bluebeard's Dead Wives" by Bella D. Bonne (© 2024 by Bella D. Bonne), narrated by Roxanne Hernandez and "A Long Time Afterward" by Sonya Taaffe (© 2024 by Sonya Taaffe), narrated by John Rubinstein. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    14 mins
  • Russell Nichols | What Happened to the Crooners

    Russell Nichols | What Happened to the Crooners
    Sep 4 2024
    On an unmarked road somewhere in the Appalachians, a midnight blue Cadillac rolled to a stop, gravel popping under tires, headlights peering out into the discord of dusk. | © 2024 by Russell Nichols. Narrated by Mirron Willis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Cody Goodfellow | Queen of the Rodeo

    Cody Goodfellow | Queen of the Rodeo
    Aug 21 2024
    We hear you laughing as you speed by on the interstate. In spite of what you might think of us, we are a proud town. We don’t need your understanding. We don’t explain. You couldn’t handle the answers. | © 2024 by Cody Goodfellow. Narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • "Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un + "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley

    "Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un + "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley
    Aug 14 2024
    This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Painted Surfaces" by Guan Un (© 2024 by Guan Un), narrated by Arthur Morey and "Witches Sabbath" by Lisa M. Bradley (© 2024 by Lisa M. Bradley), narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins
  • Erin Brown | Butter

    Erin Brown | Butter
    Aug 7 2024
    Nine years, fifty-two days, seven hours until hyadeic convergence. Kayla watched the hot, empty cake pan smoke on the kitchen counter. It was her husband Henry’s birthday, and she’d planned a little surprise for him. | © 2024 by Erin Brown. Narrated by Nan McNamara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    38 mins
  • Megan Chee | The Museum of Cosmic Retribution

    Megan Chee | The Museum of Cosmic Retribution
    Jul 17 2024
    Haw Par Villa in the rain was a splash of garish color. The dark red footpath, glistening wet. The ornate tiered gate that greeted visitors with a carving of a tiger, etched in gold and blue. | © 2024 by Megan Chee. Narrated by Stefan Rudnicki Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 mins
  • "Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger + "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis

    "Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger + "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis
    Jul 10 2024
    This month's Nightmare Short Shots episode features "Automaton Boy" by Sara S. Messenger (© 2024 by Sara S. Messenger) and "Phantom Taste of Apricot on My Tongue" by Richard Leis (© 2024 by Richard Leis), both narrated by Paul Boehmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 mins