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NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE - Horror and Dark Fantasy Story Podcast (Audiobook | Short Stories)

Adamant Press
Horror
Dark Fantasy
Nightmare Magazine
Grief
Identity
Death
Loss
Isolation
Ensabled Night
The Forgetter
Poetry
Ghosts
Trauma
Adam-Troy Castro
John R. Turner
Mental Health
Supernatural
Flash Fiction
First Girls
The Ghost In Apartment 5K

Edited by Wendy N. Wagner, NIGHTMARE is a critically-acclaimed digital magazine of horror and dark fantasy. In its pages, you will find all kinds of horror and dark fantasy, from zombie stories and haunted house tales, to visceral psychological horror. Every month NIGHTMARE will bring you a mix of original short stories and flash fiction, and featuring a variety of authors: from the bestsellers an... more

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This episode features "Consumed" by Ash Vale (©2026 by Ash Vale) read by Justine Eyre, and "Art the Clown attends the Jane Hirschfield poetry reading at the Anchorage Museum" by Audrey Coble (©2026 by Audrey Coble) read by Janina Edwards.

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This episode features "A MAGIC KINGDOM" by Bruce McAllister (©2026 by Bruce McAllister) read by Stefan Rudnicki, "Hollow Cast" by Sarah Grey (©2026 by Sarah Grey) read by Justine Eyre.

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This epsiode features "graveyard of butterflies" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe (©2026 by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe) and "We Are All In The Same Boat" by Avi Burton (©2026 by Avi Burton), both read by Stefan Rudnicki.

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This episode features "The Spiders You Swallow in Your Sleep" by Wendy Nikel (© 2026 by Wendy Nikel) and "The Final Girl Trap" by A.C. Wise (© 2026 by A.C. Wise), both read by Nan McNamara.

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Recent Guests

Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe
Author of Graveyard of Butterflies
IGNITE Award-winning writer, poet
Episode: "graveyard of butterflies" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe + "We Are All In The Same Boat" by Avi Burton
Avi Burton
Author of We Are All In The Same Boat
Writer, university student
Episode: "graveyard of butterflies" by Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe + "We Are All In The Same Boat" by Avi Burton
Eva Roslin
Dark fantasist, historical horror writer and poet
Self-described author
Episode: "Zooming Past Shotgun Houses" by Eva Roslin + "Her Dark Places" by Adam-Troy Castro
Adam-Troy Castro
Author of the full-length story featured in the episode
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Episode: "Zooming Past Shotgun Houses" by Eva Roslin + "Her Dark Places" by Adam-Troy Castro
Angela Liu
Author of The Doll Problem
Editor/Writer
Episode: "The Doll Problem" by Angela Liu + "Will the Last One to Leave Please Turn Out the Lights?" by Gordon B. White
April Elaine Carson
A writer and illustrator based on the East Coast of the United States.
NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE
Episode: "At The Sight Of My Grave, I Stumble" by April Elaine Carson + "Jennifer's Daughter" by Sara S. Messenger
Sara S. Messenger
An East and West Asian writer peeling Orientalism, advocating against the genocide of the Palestinian people.
NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE
Episode: "At The Sight Of My Grave, I Stumble" by April Elaine Carson + "Jennifer's Daughter" by Sara S. Messenger
Betsy Aoki
A poet and speculative fiction writer, currently poetry editor for Uncanny Magazine.
Uncanny Magazine
Episode: "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas
Sharang Biswas
A writer, artist, and award-winning game designer with a focus on dark fantasy themes.
Episode: "Futakuchi onna speaks of the Kamaitachi" by Betsy Aoki + "Bleed For Me, Bro" by Sharang Biswas

Host

Terence Taylor
Host of Nightmare Magazine Story Podcast

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 986 ratings
  • Courtney Love….

    Freakish Drag queens and tree huggers, and I had forgotten why I stopped listening. :(

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    1
    redwolfhopw
    United States6 months ago
  • Maybe not 4 sleep

    Obviously amazing stories, often read by Stefan Rudnicki (this podcast led me to his book narrations) but: I do not recommend using this to fall asleep to, as: the alarming volume of intermittent ads will launch you out of bed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    lit watch
    United States7 months ago
  • Blood orange

    Do you have any idea how awful it is to promote an award titled “black narrators you “should” listen to”.

    Sad sad…how low we have fallen in a world where the narrators talents are less important than the amount of pigment In their skin.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    redwolfhopw
    United States8 months ago
  • Good podcast; Justine Eyre REALLY STINKS

    What are you folks -thinking having Justine Eyre read? Her voice is simply, and utterly excruciating. It is not really a matter of personal taste, yinz. It’s like listening to a fork being jammed into an in-sink-erator. Please: just have a little mercy. Good content though, so 4 stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sflo53
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dark days

    What can I say, we are set upon by darkness. Down with the mad king.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Skip420@24/7
    United Statesa year ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Critics mention production value and sponsor reads as a sign of professional, magazine-backed storytelling.
Listeners praise the high-quality narration and strong atmosphere, though some note variability in host delivery across episodes.
Fans appreciate the mix of poetry and prose, calling out standout performances by veteran narrators.

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What is NIGHTMARE MAGAZINE about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A horror and dark fantasy anthology podcast that features original short stories and poems brought to life by seasoned narrators. Episodes typically pair a pair of pieces—often a poem or short short with a longer story—reading with atmospheric production, music cues, and occasional author notes. Notable elements include high-caliber narration from veteran voice actors, immersive world-building through sound design, and frequent sponsor reads that reflect its genre publishing ecosystem. The show tends to emphasize psychological horror, supernatural dread, and mythic or fairy-tale echoes, making it a strong fit for listeners who crave atmospheric, well-produced genre fiction and literary horror.

A standout aspect is the blend of literary aut... more

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1. Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe
2. Avi Burton
3. Eva Roslin
4. Adam-Troy Castro
5. Angela Liu
6. April Elaine Carson
7. Sara S. Messenger
8. Betsy Aoki

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