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Fear From the Heartland — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

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New Orleans
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Humanity
Dirk Stevens
Grief
Voodoo
Eva Cashmere
Supernatural
Fear From the Heartland
Lucifer
George Preston

Fear From the Heartland is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each episode featuring terrifying tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actor and audiobook narrator, Paul J. McSorley, accompanied music.

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Latest Episodes

When Robert Morgan was a teenager, a strange old shaman placed a black arrowhead into his hand and warned him never to let anyone else touch it. He dismissed the encounter as the ramblings of a madman—until the people around him began dying in imposs... more

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Beyond the wasteland, beyond the last safe road, a mountain waits with its mouth open. Drawn onward by secrets, old wounds, and forces they barely understand, two men descend into a place of firelit stone, blind horrors, and ancient judgment. What th... more

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When the world begins to unravel, it isn’t always monsters or plagues that bring humanity to its knees. Sometimes, it’s the choices we make for love. In this chilling episode, two unforgettable tales explore what happens when devotion, betrayal, and ... more

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In this chilling episode, humanity clings to survival in the shadow of a catastrophe that refused to stay buried. Safe havens come with conditions. Miracles arrive with strings attached. And the line between protector and predator grows thinner with ... more

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Recent Guests

Eric Fisher
Author of The Mind Catcher, landscape architect and writer
Eric Fisher (author)
Episode: S7 Ep5: S7E05 - "The Shaman's Revenge" - Fear From The Heartland
Hank Belbin
Horror author and screenwriter
Southampton, England
Episode: S7 Ep4: S7E04 - "Sulphur and Shadow" - Fear From The Heartland
RW. Goldsmith
Author of Ellen on Earth and Till Death Do Us Part
RW. Goldsmith (author)
Episode: S7 Ep3: S7E03: The World After Us - Fear From The Heartland
PD. Williams
Author, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist whose works include horror fiction, humor, and audiobooks
Author of Dark House, Many Rooms
Episode: S6 Ep9: S6E09: Inherited Horror - Fear From The Heartland
Jason Fischer
Horror and crime author specializing in anthologies
Velox Books
Episode: S6 Ep7: S6E07: Reel to Real - Fear From The Heartland
JC. Fields
Award-winning and Amazon bestselling author
jcfieldsbooks.com
Episode: S6 Ep5: S6E05: Tourist Trap - Fear From The Heartland
Brian Asbury
Writer and horror storyteller, originally from Pueblo, Colorado.
Chilling Tales for Dark Nights
Episode: S6 Ep3: S6E03: No Man's Land - Fear From The Heartland

Host

Paul J. McSorley
Host of Fear From the Heartland

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 458 ratings
  • Spooky Indiana

    I live in Lafayette, IN and I love your stories from my neck of the woods ♥️ keep em coming!!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennferd
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fear from the heartland

    Love it! I like the corny jokes at the beginning as well. Welcome back

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ffttttttttt
    United States10 months ago
  • New listener. Enjoying the stories.

    Just started listening. Well written and performed. I’ll be back for sure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sahoenig369
    United Statesa year ago
  • Fantastic narrating and stories

    Paul really is an elite narrator. Just exceptional work on this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucifim
    United Statesa year ago
  • The bone pit is depicting animal fighting & unfortunately some people get a kick out of this. Disappointing...

    Podcast Addict
    1
    bunty
    a year ago

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Production quality and storytelling are consistently high.
Engaging host with strong narration and stories.
Some episodes face comparisons to iconic horror authors, which is noted by fans.
Listeners praise the host's vocal performance and episode variety.

Chart Rankings

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Apple Podcasts
#103
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#71
Norway/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#130
Russia/Fiction/Drama
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#150
South Africa/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#166
Sweden/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#178
Saudi Arabia/Fiction/Drama

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What is Fear From the Heartland about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show is a horror fiction anthology podcast featuring professional narration, original tales from talented authors, and occasional author promotions. Episodes blend supernatural, Gothic, and dark psychological themes with high production values, including atmospheric narration and music, often paired with host banter and sponsor reads. The format showcases a rotating lineup of horror writers and storytellers, with episodes sometimes highlighting a single author or a duo, and hosts leveraging the platform to promote Patreon and related content. A notable strength is the seamless integration of storytelling, voice acting, and promotional elements, which creates a polished, immersive listening experience for fans of eerie fiction and narra... more

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1. Eric Fisher
2. Hank Belbin
3. RW. Goldsmith
4. PD. Williams
5. Jason Fischer
6. JC. Fields
7. Brian Asbury

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