Do you like reading short horror stories? Are you opinionated and judgey? Do you have a god complex? Tales to Terrify is looking for new volunteer first readers! If you think you got what it takes, fill out our application: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader (Remember: this is a strictly volunteer role.)

Here’s my little horror story 💀🐙 I’m so happy that @talestoterrify.bsky.social gave it a home 🙏

Welcome to episode 714. We have two tales for you this week, about guardian eldritch horrors (by @amadolaila.bsky.social, read by @jimmyhorrors.bsky.social) and the risks of messing with time (by @linardos.bsky.social). talestoterrify.com/episodes/714-laila-amado-akis-linardos

I have news! Tomorrow, my small flash horror is going live with @talestoterrify.bsky.social 💀 Stay tuned! (this is my first attempt at a promotional video, please don't judge too harshly 🤦‍♀️ #horrorcommunity

We have several stories about elder vampires. Not just because they've been around forever, but because they were older when they were turned: -Episode 705, "Dead By Night" -Episode 530, "In the Company of Bastards"

#buymybooks THE BIG ONE. A double dose today because it’s important to note that this action-horror novella is out in less than a week from @tonyanuci.bsky.social. I mean, just check out that tentacular cover by @lynnehansenart.bsky.social. Can you punch your way past existential dread?

Everyone else is all, "September 30: Bright and shiny! October 1: Spooky and scary!" And we're just over here, 365 days a year, like:

Tomorrow and tomorrow and tomorrow... Word limit: 250 Theme: New origins of Halloween traditions Prize: $50 Entry fee: NONE GL and subs: tinyurl.com/TTTHalloween...

The latest in our author interview series is live on our Patreon. This month, Seth chats with author @jvgachs.bsky.social. Check it out at Patreon.com/talestoterrify!

What a great weekend to finish your story for our Halloween contest! Prize: $50 Word limit: 250 Theme: New origins of Halloween traditions. Entry fee: NONE GL and subs: tinyurl.com/TTTHalloween...

Welcome to episode 713. We have two tales for you this week. First, a woman has one hell of a mess to clean in her bathroom (read by @melrosevo.bsky.social). Then, we get to the bottom of who’s haunting the house. talestoterrify.com/episodes/713-r-s-nelson-qed

2025 American Book Awards Winners locusmag.com/2025/09...

Just one more week to get those micro-fiction Halloween tales submitted to our contest. You don't want to be left in the dark all alone, do you? Guidelines and submission portal here: tinyurl.com/TTTHalloween...

New on Fright Girl Summer: my recommended reads for #HispanicHeritageMonth! I enjoyed all of these books, and hope you do too. cc @vlatinalondon.bsky.social

Pumpkin spice And chills to entice. Welcome to fall at Tales to Terrify.

Our [email protected] email should be back up and running!

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Thrilled to have my short story "Don't Look" featured (and wonderfully read by Jennifer March) on episode 712 of @talestoterrify.bsky.social. Available now!

Since many of us are cancelling streaming services, now might also be a good time to support writers and artists. Times are extremely tough for creatives, so why not buy a book, commission an art piece, sign up for a Patreon, tip your favorite creators. Everything helps.

Hey, do you like books? That's what I write. You should read mine, and give me money for them so I can spend the money on like food and that type of crap. Or whatever www.patreon.com/natalieirons...

Welcome to episode 712. First, a woman running from her past battles curiosity at the sounds in the attic. Then, a girl carries her guilt deep into the subway where she shelters from the apocalypse with a band of misfits. talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-712-mark-h-harris-avra-margariti

Celebrate New Books Today! @nadiabulkin.bsky.social @almakatsu.bsky.social @jonathanjanz.bsky.social @haileypiperfights.bsky.social @titanbooks.bsky.social @quillandcrow.com @rebelsam94.bsky.social List in the alt text!

TEENAGE GIRLS CAN BE DEMONS today! 13 coming-of-rage stories including the return to print of "Benny Rose the Cannibal King" about the monstrousness of adolescence and those who will do whatever it takes to get away, or get even. Out now from Titan Books! 😈 tinyurl.com/prhdemons

Put on your fastest fingers and crank your brain to 11: our surprise flash fiction contest is now open! 🧠 🤏Be quick: the maximum word count is 250. 🕛And then be even quicker: gates close at midnight CST September 30. 🎃 Theme: New origins of Halloween traditions. 💰 Prize: $50 talestoterrify.moksha.io

Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-711-elizabeth-gaskell

No tricks. Just a treat. Surprise flash contest! Full info, including submission dates and rules (including word count) @ talestoterrify.com/flashcontest

No tricks. Just a treat. Surprise flash contest! Full info, including submission dates and rules (including word count) @ talestoterrify.com/flashcontest

Welcome to episode 711. We have one classic tale for you, about a remote country house where the halls echo with haunting music and the footsteps of spectral children. talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-711-elizabeth-gaskell

Please check on your ghouls, spirits, haints, haunts, banshees, yurei, ogbanje, dybbuks, egbere, hungry ghosts, bhootas, and other ghostly creatures. They're going to be very busy soon. 👻

Latinx writers come to the front! I know lots of you but not all I also have mom/perimeno brain so if you have a book I’m doing a Hispanic Heritage Month post! Gimme your dark stuff!!

Really excited to have my story "Julian of the Eels" live and ready for you to listen to in episode 710 of @talestoterrify.bsky.social! talestoterrify.com/episodes/710...

A Friday shoutout to some fabulous folk to follow @benithologie214.bsky.social @stephenross.net @timmaughan.bsky.social @talestoterrify.bsky.social @kay-tux.bsky.social

Welcome to episode 710. We have two tales for you this week. First, a young woman facing eviction turns to an online ritual for help. Then, we learn the secret to keeping fish at its freshest: necromancy. talestoterrify.com/episodes/710-john-betancourt-t-r-steele

For some, today marks the start of “Spooky season.” Amateurs. The rest of us live in spooky season. Here at the podcast, it’s just another Maniac Monday.

Welcome to episode 709. We have three tales for you. About the blurred line between myth and reality, putting a price tag on the immortal soul, and the pull of freedom in the face of genetic servitude. talestoterrify.com/episodes/709-obiwulu-chisom-peace-j-v-gachs-blaize-m-kaye

S23E08 drifts in on a dark frequency. WNSP delivers tales of pernicious presences you can’t escape. Five tales ✍️ Don Tobin, Ashleigh Adams, Madeline Roubik, Mark Towse, & C M Locke 🎹 Brandon Boone 🎨 @coelasquid.bsky.social

YES!! My story, "Hidden Treasure" accepted last year by Tales to Terrify is scheduled to air this FRIDAY!!! Whoop whoop! Here's an extra exclamation mark just because I can! Thank you @talestoterrify.bsky.social for getting this out into the world.

Welcome to episode 708. We have one tale for you this week, about a grieving mother desperate for relief from her parental responsibilities who seeks sanctuary at a play centre built on buried secrets (read by ajfitzwater.bsky.social). talestoterrify.com/episodes/708-anne-wilkins

I highly recommend @talestoterrify.bsky.social. They publish some amazing stuff. talestoterrify.com

For those who missed my newsletter, I'm excited to announce the acceptance of my short story, "This is My Happy Face" for publication in @talestoterrify.bsky.social (Tales to Terrify)!

When you submit to TtT, we ask you to confirm that you did not use AI or ML to create your work. Some have asked us to clarify what that means, so here you go: -Using spellcheck or something similar to check your spelling or grammar = 👍 -Having ChatGPT write a story for you = 👎

“What is your favorite fact that you share with people (maybe a bit too) eagerly?” More people should read Kaleidotrope.

No, you're not stuck in a time loop. It's Monday again. Wait, maybe it IS a time loop...

I’m celebrating an acceptance from @talestoterrify.bsky.social today! The contract is signed and I can’t wait to hear ‘Another Kind of Mother’ brought to life 🙌

We congratulate all of this year's Hugo winners and offer a thousand curses on your enemies. #HugoAwards

Has anyone here ever custom-printed a pack/multiple packs of cards before? I'm trying to find a printer for a project, but looking for recommendations. All the designs are complete and ready to go, standard 54 (52 + two jokers) card deck.

75 days till Halloween. If you're looking for something to read this spooky season, why not give this author's work a try? From plant/human hybrids and strange gods to Mafia-hunting serial killers and carnivorous horses, I have something for everybody. ramiungarthewriter.com/book-links-a...

I *love* narrating for @talestoterrify.bsky.social Check this one out!

Tik tok, tik tok, Children of the Night.

Welcome to episode 707. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about a preserved finger with a personality all its own. Read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com. talestoterrify.com/episodes/707-sabine-baring-gould