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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
Friendship

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.

Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fi... more

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Welcome to episode 764 We have one tale for you this week, about an ancient alien temple that hides a devastating secret.

COMING UP

Good Evening, Folded Space E03: 00:01:06

Arthur H. Manners’ Song of Marzanna as read by Griswold Addams: 00:03:11

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Welcome to episode 763. We have one classic tale for you, about a derelict mansion that may not be so deserted after all.

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William Hope Hodgson’s The House Among the Laurels as read by Brian Rollins: 00:0... more

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Welcome to episode 762. We have one tale for you this week, about a woman who takes in a foundling with a strange appetite.

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Good Evening: Folded Space Podcast: 00:01:06

[Trigger] Darcy L. Wood’s Another Kind of Mother as read by Amy Paon... more

Season One, Episode One

Mother of All Bombs

By Matt Hornsby, performed by Krystal Hammond

On an ocean world, Dr Ulvinne á Methet oversees as the warship Metsun Han gives birth.

Matt Hornsby is based in Dublin, Ireland. His short fiction has appea... more

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Recent Guests

Darcy L. Wood
Author of the story, participated as the episode's guest author
Clarion Workshop attendee, author of multiple short fiction works
Episode: Tales to Terrify 762 Darcy L. Wood
Matt Hornsby
Author of the story, based in Dublin, Ireland
Author
Episode: Folded Space Podcast – S01, E01: Mother of All Bombs
Michael Harris Cohen
Writer and editor with multiple horror story publications
American University in Bulgaria
Episode: Tales to Terrify 761 Vivi Estaris, Francesco Levato & Michael Harris Cohen
Vivi Estaris
A queer Asian-American author based in New Orleans, horror writer
Episode: Tales to Terrify 761 Vivi Estaris, Francesco Levato & Michael Harris Cohen
Francesco Levato
Poet, professor and writer of speculative fiction
California State University, San Marcos
Episode: Tales to Terrify 761 Vivi Estaris, Francesco Levato & Michael Harris Cohen
A Sleeper
Horror filmmaker from New York; author of The Great Hunger
The Great Hunger (story author)
Episode: Tales to Terrify 760 A. Sleeper
Anna Clark
Author of the story featured in this episode
Episode: Tales to Terrify 759 Anna Clark
Inigo Hare
Author of the story Mustard Country
Massachusetts-based writer (as described in intro)
Episode: Tales to Terrify 758 Inigo Hare
Frank J. Oreto
Writer of weird and horrific fiction
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; publications in Flame Tree Press and other venues
Episode: Tales to Terrify 757 Adam Newnham & Frank J. Oreto

Host

Drew Sebastini
Host and narrator introducing Tales to Terrify; central presenter of episodes and reader introductions.

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 Statesa year 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 Statesa year 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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Listeners praise the show's atmosphere, voice acting, and strong storytelling variety.
Fans appreciate the high production quality and wide catalog of stories from different authors.
Some feedback notes a preference for less political commentary and more focus on classic horror storytelling.

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#68
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#189
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#55
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#118
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Apple Podcasts
#145
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Apple Podcasts
#87
Australia/Fiction/Drama

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What is Tales to Terrify about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This weekly horror fiction show curates atmospheric, narrated short stories that range from gothic to science-fiction-inflected terror. Episodes typically feature a guest author or reader/narrator, framed by a host who introduces the tale and provides context, followed by credits and audience shout-outs. Listeners can expect high-production narration, a strong emphasis on mood, and a steady stream of new horror voices alongside familiar favorites. The format is audiobook-like and accessible, making it easy for fans of classic and contemporary horror to discover new writers. Notably, the program frequently spotlights Bram Stoker Award nominees and emerging authors, offering both literary depth and immersive storytelling, which is likely to a... more

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Recent guests on Tales to Terrify include:

1. Darcy L. Wood
2. Matt Hornsby
3. Michael Harris Cohen
4. Vivi Estaris
5. Francesco Levato
6. A Sleeper
7. Anna Clark
8. Inigo Hare

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