Even Scarecrows love a carnival… Our episode today features Christopher Henckel and his short story "Remember the Gallscream." I bought this tale for Book #1 of the HorrorLite Anthologies CURSED AND CREEPY. Born in the backwoods of West Virginia, Christopher Henckel is a country boy down to his molecular structure. He now lives in New Zealand with …

Jingle, Jingle. Any time of year is a good time for Christmas Horror. R.J.K. Lee not only reads his own story, "Memo From the Jolly Overlords", but also sticks around for a candid interview. Are you addicted to short stories? Desperately trying to figure out how to make money writing? Yup. Hang out for the chat afterwards. Memo From the Jolly Overl…

You never know what you might find-- or lose-- in an antique shop. Our episode today features Shannon Fox and her short story "The Garden Party." I bought this tale for Book #1 of the HorrorLite Anthologies CURSED AND CREEPY. "The Garden Party" was originally published in September 2019 in the anthology Cursed Collectibles. If you are interested in…

This tomato is spicy! "Minny and the Mutant Tomato" is an original story written by Angelique Fawns for the anthology Cursed and Creepy. Minny Brown wants to win the local fair and she’ll do anything to make sure her tomatoes are the biggest on Pelee Island. Including stealing her dad’s ultra-secret growth serum. The new formula works too well. A m…

Not all snakes are reptiles. "A Cold Slither Killing" first appeared in Heavy Metal Nightmares anthology by Phobica Books March, 2023. This story is voiced by Kristi Stewart. She is a regular performer for Read Me A Nightmare. Her career has taken her from the newsroom, as an associate producer, a promotions director in country radio as well as a p…

If you go into the woods today... Beware the Zaggamung. James Hancock is a writer/screenwriter of comedy, thriller, horror, sci-fi and twisted fairy tales. A few of his short screenplays have been made into films, and he has been published in print magazines, online, and in anthology books. He lives in England, with his wife and two daughters. And …

So you're a shark, and you are looking for the best place to hang. What if there was a Trip Advisor for sea life? On today's episode, Pete Lead, a fellow author and improv actor presents his own story, "A Review of Bondi Beach, written by Henry the Shark." Pete Lead is a writer, narrator, and facilitator who currently calls New Zealand his home. Yo…

What is the secret behind the skull of the Peking man? Plus, how does one become the most famous sci-fi writer in Canadian history? Robert J. Sawyer is our guest today and he reads his award-winning story, "Peking Man." Robert J. Sawyer is one of only eight writers — and the only Canadian — to win all three of the world's top Science Fiction awards…

Who is the ghost you see everyday? A gothic cautionary tale. This episode features a flash fiction piece by Amanda Cecelia Lang called "The Woman in the Churchyard". It was first presented by Manawaker Studio’s Flash Fiction Podcast in June 2020. Our retelling is brought to life by Karen Shute, one of the biggest horror experts I know, and a regula…

How do you win Writers of the Future? Coordinating Judge Judy Lynn Nye answers a selection of questions put together by the Wulf Pack writing group. ADDED BONUS. Jody Lynn Nye also reads her story "Superstition." Superstition first appeared in Furry Fantastic an anthology featuring otherworldly animals published in October 2006. You can also find t…

Beware! If you enter this bookstore... Plus how can you build a career and sustainable income with short stories? This episode features a short horror story by Mark Leslie called Browsers, read by Eric Bryan Moore. Mark Leslie has published more than 25 books. He has a comedy horror series featuring a Canadian Werewolf, several standalone thrillers…

How do you win Writers of the Future? What are the steps to growing a successful writing career? PLUS how do you retire from dragon slaying? David Hankins has returned from the Writers of the Future Awards Gala. His story "Death and the Taxman" was a winner and can be found in L. Ron Hubbard presents Writers of the Future Vol. 39 . For this episode…

Anita Brown has just met the sexiest man in London. Why has he given her an Iguana? "The Guanche, the Iguana, & the Kidnapping of Anita Brown" was first published by Allegory Ezine in their Spring/Summer 2022 issue. This episode features an interview with Brandon Case, author and erstwhile government cog, who fled reality to live in unsettling worl…

There's nothing quite like a bucket list with a body count. TRIGGER WARNINGS: Profanity, violence, vigilantism. Eda Obey (pen name EH Obey) reads the first two chapters of her novella KILLER RV. Buy From Amazon Baltimore housewife Delilah is thrilled to make friends with her new neighbor Peggy, who has terminal cancer, a vicious little dog, and an …

Cosmic Horror lurks in Arizona. Can one ex-military recluse save the world? "Kutulu in the Desert" first appeared in DreamForge Magazine's Halloween edition Dark Visions on October 17th, 2022. This episode features an interview with Jane Noel, the designer who created the art work for this story. Jane talks about fiction as an inspiration for art, …

How far would you take your wedding vows? "Till Death Do Us Part" was written by James Hancock and first published in the anthology Broken Promises. He narrates his own story. James Hancock is a writer/screenwriter of comedy, thriller, horror, sci-fi and twisted fairy tales. A few of his short screenplays have been made into films, and he has been …

Try Floatation Therapy. It will be relaxing. We promise. "MgS04" was written by Angelique Fawns and first broadcast on The Other Stories in March 2020. If this story doesn't scare you, Karen Shute's true life experience in a floatation chamber will 100 % -- stay tuned after her reading to hear a story so unbelievably frightening that I wish I wrote…

Ogri is an Osset from Oberon. His dream is to be a dancer. But his destiny is in the rodeo ring... "Ogri Trips the Light Fantastic " was written by Angelique Fawns and published November 15, 2022 on dreamofshadows.co.uk. Dream of Shadows is a London based website that features monthly horror and fantasy stories. Ogri Trips the Light Fantastic is a …

How far would you go to live in a crime-free world? And what are you willing to forget? "A Time To Forget" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology Pulp Modern: Tech Noir by Pulp Modern and publisher Alec Cizak. AN ENSEMBLE CAST PERFORMANCE (in order of appearance) Frank- The CFO - Kelly Pidgeon Betty - The Scientist - Ka…

In a Solarpunk world, some pay a high price for Utopia. Honour is about to learn a sordid secret... Kristi Stewart reads our tease and introduces us to Honour. Honour first came to life in the pages of Pulp Modern:Tech Noir. The story "A Time To Forget" as originally presented will be performed by a cast of all Read Me A Nightmare's voice actors in…

Looking for a short story guaranteed to make you laugh? Or snort? Only 6 minutes long! "Why Ride A Broom" was written by Angelique Fawns and can be read free at Dark Dispatch. This stallion is about to learn some manners.... the hard way. Sandra Ruttan is the publisher of Dark Dispatch and she chats with us after the reading about success with nove…

Sharks aren't the most dangerous thing at this Texan beach... "The Trouble At Surfside Beach" was written by Angelique Fawns and can be read free at Pif Magazine, first published in December 2021. PIF MAGAZINE WARNING: This flash fiction deals with the death penalty and may be triggering. Kelly Pidgeon is our guest reader and interview. ** The Inte…

It's a post-apocalyptic world where only teenagers have survived. This future world is ruled by battling bands... "The New Mutants" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology Gotta Wear Eclipse Glasses by Third Flatiron Publishing. This story was a Tangent On-Line Recommended Read for 2020. Kristi Stewart is back by popular…

Sabrina climbs aboard an ancient Ferris wheel. She may have a disability, but that won't slow down the ride of her life. "The Last Ride" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology The Corona Book of Ghost Stories. Caterina Papadopoulos is our voice actress and she brings her years of radio and broadcast experience to Read M…

A group of writers join a retreat on a remote island... But the Zombie Apocalypse has arrived! Who will survive? "The Writing Retreat" was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology Strangely Funny VII by Mystery & Horror L.L.C Back by popular demand, Karen Shute brings her zombie expertise to this comedy horror short. Karen Sh…

WARNING! This episode goes some very dark places. This episode features a story written by Eda Obey and read by her alter ego Martinne Corbeau. Eda Obey is the human host for the Last Girl’s Club ghost host Martinne. From Eda, "Martinne shares stories of her previous lives throughout history and the liminal spaces through Eda. It’s more symbiotic t…

In a small northern town, something is in the woods... Can a newly married couple survive when a dark Cajun legend comes to life? An Arkadian Adventure... The Rougarou was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the anthology The Monsters We Forgot vol 3 by Soteira Press. Back by popular demand, Kristi Steward voices The Rougarou. Kristi …

Seth's life is about to change forever. Arkadia will never be the same when polluted waters unleash a blood thirsty terror. "The Metamorphosis" was written by Angelique Fawns and originally published in the anthology "Night Terrors" vol. 9 by Scare Street. Bill Wiesner is our voice actor for this episode. Bill Wiesner is a Toronto based technical a…

Wyatt is having the baddest of all bad days... And when he gets sucked into a magical world, it's about to become wildly worse. Read by Rachel Luttrell This story is rated "PG" Wyatt & the Whog was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the Mannison Press anthology, "Little Boy Lost". Rachel Luttrell is an actor and singer, and my lifelo…

Mia is dating a married man, alone on Canada Day, and doing her best to cool down in the sweltering heat. Who knew her bedroom fan was possessed?! WARNING: This story includes sex with a nerd, murder, and death metal music. (Rated R) "Death Metal Fan" first appeared on-line April 21, 2019 on the Hauntedmtl.com website, and was republished in The St…

Pick out your favorite Halloween costume, and clear your brain of evil thoughts, its time for a.... !!!PODCAST TAKEOVER!!! Creepy Pod takes over Read Me A Nightmare with their production of "A Deadful Friday the 13th". Originally aired as the bonus story on DAY 18 of Creepy Pod's 31 DAYS OF HORROR 2021 and narrated by Rissa M. Followed by an interv…

It's a hot day, and that swimming hole sure looks enticing.... Grab your swimming trunks and get ready for an adventure. The True Nature of Swimming Holes is written by Ronald Linson, and was first published in the Mannison Press anthology Little Girl Lost: Thirteen Tales of Youth Disrupted in 2019. Based out of New York City, Morgan Schafer (pen n…

Lucy is standing on the edge of bridge. Will she jump? A tale of possibilities, cults, and curiosities. Inspired by the Heaven's Gate story. Lucy & the Cosmic Comet Ride was written by Angelique Fawns and first published in the Fall issue of The Last Girl’s Club, The Gay 90’s. Our voice actress is Karen Shute, a Toronto based digital video editor a…

In a futuristic dystopian world with almost no freedom... Frank & Carol are making a stand. Grab a drink, pull up a bar stool, and prepare to be seduced. Socially Distanced Drinking was written by Angelique Fawns and originally published in Socially Distant: The Quarantales by Impulsive Walrus Press. Bill Wiesner is our voice actor for this episode…

Betty is determined to find her sister, Elvie. Nasty biker gangs, a drunk husband, her own unreliable memory... NOTHING is going to stop her. "Three Calendars" was first published in Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine in the Department of First Stories. This episode features an interview with the editor of Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine, Janet Hutchings.…

Lily, a tattoo artist, has a crush on the HOTTEST biker. Snake just isn't that into her. That is, until she needles him with some very special ink... Hold on to your Harley Davidson, INKED brings SONS OF ANARCHY fantasies to life, with a twist or two... Voiced by Kristi Stewart, the voice actor that brought you THE GOLDEN FALCON in episode 6, hang …

These chickens will do ANYTHING to avoid the soup pot. Farmyard Follies is good for the whole family and follows the story of four chickens brought together on a free range egg farm. Magic is in the dust... Read by Brooke St. Onge, couldn't you use a giggle today? Brooke is an auctioneer, actress, and the announcer at Western Speed Shows. Join her …

Temptin' Tammy and Earl are in love and they've finally found the trailer of their dreams. But what happens when that double-wide becomes a double-sized NIGHTMARE? WARNING: This story contains a mullet, shag carpeting, and some scenes where hot hillbillies remove their clothes. (think PG-13) "The Golden Falcon" first appeared in the anthology Coffi…

Cass isn't your average country girl. She's going to be a film producer. But when her father's murdered, the rain won't stop, and strange bugs appear everywhere, she'll be lucky to even stay alive... As a bonus, this episode includes an interview with Scot Noel, Editor in chief of DreamForge Anvil (where Invasive Species was first published). Scot …

Not only is Sam a non-binary high school student, but her best friend is a succubus. What happens when dark secrets come between friends? "Personal Demons" is a short horror story originally published in Strange Girls Women in Horror Anthology and reprinted in The Story Behind the Stories: 12 Dark Tales and their Publishers. Written by Angelique Fa…

Meet Sherri. She's never been kissed. In fact her life basically sucks. But she's about to participate in a psychology experiment that will CHANGE EVERYTHING. This story is full of lust, suspense, and, of course, NIGHTMARES. Hold on to your underpants... "The Versa-Vice" first appeared in the anthology Tales from the Dream Zone by Flying Ketchup Pr…

Afraid of things that go bump in the night? What if it's a witch doing the bumping? And she's not stopping till she finds her daughter... A Bug in Amber Alert is a flash fiction piece that was first published in Scary Snippets Halloween Edition, and then republished in The Story Behind The Stories: 12 Dark Tale and their Publishers. Written and pro…