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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 "Shapeshifting Recovery Staff" by Bogi Takács (©2026 by Bogi Takács) read by Mirron Willis, and "Room 602 at the Hotel In-Between" by Georgina Kamsika (©2026 by Georgina Kamsika) read by Stefan Rudnicki.

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This episode features "My Parts, Collected" by Melissa A Watkins (©2026 by Melissa A Watkins) and "The Dark Follows Me" by Quincy Lee (©2026 by Quincy Lee), both read by Judy Young.

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This episode features "A Bargain Made in the Monster's Shadow" by Sam W. Pisciotta (©2026 by Sam W. Pisciotta ) and "Annette Funicello is My Dream Mouse" by S. L. Coney (©2026 by S. L. Coney), both read by Stefan Rudnicki.

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This episode features "A Nebraskan Choir" by Steve Toase (©2026 by Steve Toase) read by Roxanne Hernandez, and "The Plague Comes From Chinatown" by Claire Jia-Wen (©2026 by Claire Jia-Wen) read by Si Chen.

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Recent Guests

Melissa A. Watkins
Author of My Parts, Collected
Self-published/ Nightmare Magazine contributor
Episode: "My Parts, Collected" by Melissa A Watkins + "The Dark Follows Me" by Quincy Lee
Quincy Lee
Author of The Dark Follows Me
Author, Nightmare Magazine contributor
Episode: "My Parts, Collected" by Melissa A Watkins + "The Dark Follows Me" by Quincy Lee
Steve Toews
Author of A Nebraskan Choir
Steve Toews (author)
Episode: "A Nebraskan Choir" by Steve Toase + "The Plague Comes From Chinatown" by Claire Jia-Wen
Claire Jia-Wen
Author of The Plague Comes From Chinatown
Claire Jia-Wen (author)
Episode: "A Nebraskan Choir" by Steve Toase + "The Plague Comes From Chinatown" by Claire Jia-Wen
Ash Vale
Author of Consumed, non-binary Canadian writer
Self-identified author
Episode: "Consumed" by Ash Vale + "Art the Clown attends the Jane Hirschfield poetry reading at the Anchorage Museum" by Audrey Coble
Audrey Coble
Writer of Art the Clown attends the Jane Hirschfeld poetry reading
Author
Episode: "Consumed" by Ash Vale + "Art the Clown attends the Jane Hirschfield poetry reading at the Anchorage Museum" by Audrey Coble
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

Host

Terrence Taylor
Host of Nightmare Magazine Story Podcast / 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 States9 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.

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    5
    lit watch
    United States10 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.

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    1
    redwolfhopw
    United Statesa year 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 States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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

The mix of authors ranges from award-winning to rising voices, keeping the content fresh.
Quality narration and careful pairing of stories with narrators are a standout draw for fans.
Guests and stories are consistently strong, with high production value and top-notch narrators.
Listeners praise the atmospheric storytelling and the clear author notes between tales.
Advertising is integrated and non-intrusive for most episodes, though some listeners notice sponsorship cadence.

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A dark-fiction podcast featuring original short stories and poetry performed by professional narrators, often accompanied by author notes and contextual commentary. Episodes weave body horror, psychological terror, and social commentary through atmospheric narration, with strong production value, varied narrators, and explicit sponsor integrations. Noteworthy is its consistent blend of literary horror and dark fantasy from established and emerging writers, delivered as immersive audio fiction with a magazine pedigree behind the brand. Potential listeners can expect thoughtful storytelling, high-quality narration, and a steady stream of new voices in horror and dark fantasy, along with curated author insights between tales.

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1. Melissa A. Watkins
2. Quincy Lee
3. Steve Toews
4. Claire Jia-Wen
5. Ash Vale
6. Audrey Coble
7. Oluwatomiwa Ajeigbe
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