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Tales to Terrify

Drew Sebesteny
Horror Fiction
Horror
Tales To Terrify
Death
Survival
Isolation
Women In Horror Month
Psychological Horror
Horror Literature
Folklore
Speculative Fiction
Supernatural
Trauma
Motherhood
Ghost Stories
Family Dynamics
Love
Redemption
Megaphagia
Grief

The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway.

A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist.

Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread.

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Welcome to episode 754. We have three tales for you this week, about a misunderstood haunting, the unravelling of innocence and a perilous game.

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Good Evening, Thank-You: 00:01:06

[Trigger] Marissa Snyder’s The Woman in the Mirror as read... more

Welcome to episode 753. We have two tales for you this week. First, an unexpected delivery brings madness to a frontier town. Then, a father struggles to decide if his newborn son is miracle or monster.

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Good Evening: 00:01:06

[Trigger] P... more

Welcome to episode 752. We have two tales for you this week, about the thin line between comedy and terror, and a coming out party that surfaces dark revelations.

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Good Evening: 00:01:06

Asher Ellis’ Humor Theory as read by Brian Rollins:... more

Welcome to episode 751. We have two tales for you this week, about a quiet day in the park and conjoined twins who yearn to be free.

COMING UP

Good Evening: 00:01:06

Jacob Vaus’ On All Fours as read by Dan Rabarts: 00:03:06

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Recent Guests

Asher Ellis
Author of The Remedy, Pet and Curse of the Pig Man; horror writer
Episode: Tales to Terrify 752 Asher Ellis & Marissa Snyder
Marissa Snyder
Technical writer and fantasy/horror author; contributor to The No Sleep Podcast
Episode: Tales to Terrify 752 Asher Ellis & Marissa Snyder
Jacob Vaus
Writer and director based in Los Angeles; author introduced as the creator of the first story
Writer/Director; Jacob Vaus
Episode: Tales to Terrify 751 Jacob Vaus & Stephen Sottong
Stephen Sottong
Author of Half Brother and feature on Tales to Terrify
Author/Story Contributor
Episode: Tales to Terrify 751 Jacob Vaus & Stephen Sottong
Christopher Hawkins
Author of the tale read on the episode
Author of Downpour and Suburban Monsters
Episode: Tales to Terrify 750 Christopher Hawkins
Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
Author of Poltergeist and various surreal horror stories
Author
Episode: Tales to Terrify 749 STOKERS Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
Krystal Hammond
Narrator/Reader who reads R. J. Joseph's Inheritance
Krystal Hammond (narrator)
Episode: Tales to Terrify 748 STOKERS R. J. Joseph
L. E. Daniels
Author of Stomata, Bram Stoker Award shortlisted short fiction
American/Australian horror author
Episode: Tales to Terrify 747 STOKERS L. E. Daniels
Champ Wongsatayanont
Stoker Award–nominated horror author
Nightmare Magazine (story publication)
Episode: Tales to Terrify 746 STOKERS Champ Wongsatayanont

Host

Drew Sebastini
Host of Tales to Terrify

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • The storiesss

    Love love love, the diversity and length of the stories and the different panels within the episodes. Rarely a cliche of a horror story and that’s great!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lifeofmaria
    United States9 months ago
  • Tales to Terrify

    Discovered this JEWEL while recuperating from surgery. I am totally binging on this whole series through the process. The stories are amazing! When the pain meds clock me out, I pick up where I left off . I am a fan of horror podcasts and this is absolutely one of the best. Thank you!

    Carolyn Minter, Georgia

    (70 yo AAFemale- to give you stats!)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jccpoto
    United States10 months ago
  • Been enjoying Tales To Terrify for years now

    I’ve been listening to Tales to Terrify for about six years now and each week I hear Drew Sebesteny’s voice, it’s like meeting with an old good friend again. I always liked watching The Twilight Zone, and the Outer Limits, and these stories are similar to that concept and always enjoyable to listen to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DanaMcDonell
    United Statesa year ago
  • 😎

    Cool stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jaytrans
    United Statesa year ago
  • There are some good stories in here, and the production is usually pretty good.

    Podchaser
    3
    Sarah B
    a year ago

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Some listeners feel politics or ideology occasionally seep into story framing; most praise production quality and story craft.
A treasure trove of well-produced horror with broad author representation and lots of behind-the-scenes context.
The variety of stories and the strong narration keep me hooked episode after episode.

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#65
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#200
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Apple Podcasts
#97
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#131
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Apple Podcasts
#38
Germany/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#126
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What is Tales to Terrify about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A weekly horror fiction anthology focused on atmospheric, bite-sized tales read in audiobook style. Episodes center on original and contest-winning stories, often with strong literary or mythic flavor, ranging from space-borne ecological dread to urban gothic and mythic nightmares. Hosts and readers frame each segment, delivering polished narration and behind-the-scenes notes about authors, awards, and story origins. Notable is a steady stream of Bram Stoker nominees and debut horror writers, plus themed months (e.g., Women in Horror Month), giving listeners a broad spectrum of eerie voices and styles. The show is likely to appeal to fans of literary horror, dark fiction, and well-produced narrations that emphasize mood and craft over jump ... more

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Recent guests on Tales to Terrify include:

1. Asher Ellis
2. Marissa Snyder
3. Jacob Vaus
4. Stephen Sottong
5. Christopher Hawkins
6. Jocelyn Szczepaniak-Gillece
7. Krystal Hammond
8. L. E. Daniels

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