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Cold Open Stories

Cold Open Stories

Cold Open Stories was founded as a love-letter to short fiction and pulp stories which have the power to quickly throw us into new worlds, cultures, and feelings. Enjoy unofficial short fiction, audio dramas, and immersive experiences that transform fan-writing into professional productions. Find more at coldopenstories.com.

PublishesWeeklyEpisodes64Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

The Voyage 🚀 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-voyage/ more

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6 days ago

The Avenger ✊ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-avenger/ more

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13 days ago

🪴 Meriza has no love for Belladonna, her brother Santino’s manipulative fiancé. The bride-to-be has sowed seeds of doubt, and Meriza’s once close-knit family has been broken apart piece by piece. fearing that she’ll soon lose her brother forever, Me... more

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20 days ago

🌿 When his estranged ex-wife Amelia is found near-dead in South America, the conflicted botanist Cooper travels to repatriate her. Scarred by their toxic relationship, he soon discovers parallels between an encroaching ecological horror and the tria... more

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20 days ago

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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
  • Enjoyable but

    Recently discovered this show, and it’s a lot of fun, but the production quality makes it hard to listen to at times. more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    A Wright Left of Wrong
    United States8 months ago
  • Much love, plz do long form

    I love this program, I miss the long form stories. Multiple episodes, in-depth concepts. I could be wrong, just how I feel.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Warhammer Mecdeath
    United Statesa year ago
  • Appreciate it

    You guys are awesome and it is absolutely criminal that it took as long as it has to hear about you I am eagerly awaiting more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Corvus Snorlax
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Great content but technical issues

    These are some of the most fleshed out fan fictions I’ve read/listened to in any setting. There are great lore references, the grimdark is alive and well, and characters don’t feel like Gary Stus/Mary Sues. more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Binarytechnician
    United States3 years ago
  • Loved It

    Honestly this podcast is amazing, the detail and love for the 40K setting is absolutely on point. From the amazing voice acting to the great writing and not to mention the music and sound effects. All these combine to be stellar story telling and a memorable experience, which leads you constantly wanting more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hawk14491
    Australia3 years ago

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#176 Canada/Fiction/Drama
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#48 Germany/Fiction/Drama
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#191 Germany/Fiction
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#85 Finland/Fiction/Drama
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#140 Ireland/Fiction/Drama
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#147 Sweden/Fiction/Drama

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