A Darker Tale

A Darker Tale is a horror podcast that releases stories every one or two months. The (short) stories are written by me, Jelle Havermans, and have a clear premise. Most of them have a single protagonist that has to confront his fear. I love seemingly haunted places, abandoned structures and true crime. Therefore, most of my stories are centred around human beings stalked in isolated places, because for me, the supernatural is always less frightening than the darkest corners of the human mind and the terrible things a deranged human being is capable of. 

My inspiration comes from the occult, popular media (especially film), psychology and religious symbols. Writers that inspire me are Soren Narnia from the Knifepoint Horror Podcast, Stephen King, Thomas Olde Heuvelt and Mary Shelley. The artwork on the homepage is made by me as well. I frequently work with voice actors Peter Yearsley and Shelby Scott from the Scare You To Sleep podcast.

adarkertale.com

19 Nocturne Boulevard

19 Nocturne Boulevard is an anthology series – half hour stories, ranging from horror to sci fi, from fantasy to dark social commentary and from humor to nothing funny about it…

19nocturneboulevard.net/Episodes

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The website is a little unintuitive. Just keep scrolling down for a ton of episodes.

EnCrypted

Classic tales of supernatural horror and suspense are brought to life in this series of audiobooks featuring the works of E.F.Benson, Saki, Algernon Blackwood, Walter de la Mare, H.P. Lovecraft and more. Fans of the creepiest, spookiest podcasts will thrill to the immersive retellings of these nightmarish short stories from the vaults of terror, complete with compelling narration, sound effects and music.

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Earbud Theater

An anthology of original audio fiction in the vein of classic series like The Twilight Zone and Outer Limits. Science Fiction, Horror and Fantasy

earbudtheater.com

Down Below the Reservoir

The Fallow Men are coming. Only men’s tears in milk will keep them at bay.
The thing growing in the bathtub is her only friend. Together, they’ll show the world.
Sexy hats and flashing blades, it’s Tuesday, oh it’s Tuesday, and it’s fine to bleed.

This is the Town.
And there is no God.
Love is impossible.
Twelve stories unfold as down below the reservoir, something stirs…

Down Below The Reservoir is the first Irish fiction podcast, adapted from the works of acclaimed horror maven Graham Tugwell (Everything Is Always Wrong) and voiced by award-winning writers Dave Rudden, Sarah Maria Griffin and Deirdre Sullivan. Published in twenty countries, through five continents, these stories unearth the very special misery of small-town Ireland, suspended between terror, hilarity and grief.

Here is the horror of it: In the Town, you are a child only as long as you’re allowed. Then something happens, makes you different, and you have to be an adult. You never get the choice. One day, you have to change. And the crowd watches, making sure it happens…

downbelowthereservoir.com

Death By Dying

Death by Dying is a dark comedy fiction podcast that serves as the obituary column for the charming town of Crestfall, Idaho. The Obituary Writer finds himself deeply in over his head as he investigates a series of strange and mysterious deaths… when he is supposed to simply be writing obituaries. Along the way he encounters murderous farmers, man-eating cats, haunted bicycles, and a healthy dose of ominous shadows.

deathbydyingpod.com

Dead Oaks

Dead Oaks is a horror anthology podcast that alternates between scripted and short story episodes. Scripted episodes follow the main character, Otto, as he navigates his way through the mysterious and deadly town of Dead Oaks, trying to locate his missing partner, Lenore. Short story episodes are submitted by writers and revolve around anything from ghosts to demons to meth deals who are actually werewolves.

soundcloud.com/deadoakspodcast

Creepy Cove Community Church Podcast

Presented in the style of a church service, this immersive, horror-themed podcast shares spiritual insights, comedy and strange church music direct from Creepy Cove, a mysterious, haunted fishing town by the sea…where every horror movie happened for real. Think of it as a safe space to encourage you….only with monsters and stuff.

creepycove.com

Cow Creek

Elijah finds himself in a small town in Wisconsin following the sudden passing of his parents. Looking forward to a quieter way of life he settles into the house he inherited from his parents just outside of town. A simple quiet life isn’t meant to be as Elijah soon learns that something sinister creeps behind the sleepy facade of Cow Creek. The former investigative reporter decides to document the strangeness he observes in a Podcast after all hope of finding answers are dashed by a town full of avoidant citizens. Some stones are better left unturned but now Elijah can’t turn back.

anchor.fm/cowcreekpodcast

Campfire Radio Theater

Campfire Radio Theater has been cooking up its own unique formula of nightmare fuel since 2011, utilizing a full cast of first rate voice talent combined with cinematic sound design. This award-winning anthology of horror continues to provide sonic chills that harken back to a bygone era of radio while wrapped in a thoroughly contemporary package that is as dynamic as a modern film soundtrack. Each episode is a full stereo production and quality earbuds are recommended.

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