The Wicked Library

A man relates a story from his youth and how his encounters with a fearful mysterious stranger throughout his life has changed him.

This episode features 3 Tales from Madeleine Swann with one read by Guest Narrator, Jessica McHugh.How to Host a Dinner Party Without Awakening the Dark Ones: A practical guide on hosting a proper dinner party.An Unexpected Reunion: The best reunions are unexpected and come at the most unexpected times.Invite Ghosts and Earn Pounds: A woman and her boyfriend find a way to make some extra money by "hiring" ghosts to haunt their home.

For the second year in a row, The Wicked Library comes a-Live at Rickert & Beagle Books! Enjoy 6 tales read by 3 narrators, music by Darkmood, art by Jon Towers, and a special appearance by Your Librarian.Stories / Authors: "13" by Aaron Vlek, "The Ringer" by Lydia Peever, "One Wish for the Wishing Well" by Gwendolyn Kiste, "Grammy Digmarrow" by Brooke Warra, "Pennance" by Jon Grilz, "Sleep" by Immortal Alexander

In this Victorian tale, the lovely Isabella has two suitors interested in winning her hand. When she picks a favorite, to what lengths will the other go in order to win her over?

A lonely girl writes letters to the creature residing in her family's ambry. Her parents don't believe the creature is real... until they start finding otherworldly objects in the girl's room.

A teen boy has a special bear from his childhood. A bear that will go out of it's way to keep the monsters at bay, but in doing so who is the real monster?

For the Season 6 Finale, we present a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Jessica McHugh!"Take All Your Belongings"Riding the train is lonely when you don't march to the same drummer as everyone else. In this tale a young woman is shunned by all the other riders on the Red Line - for all the wrong reasons."Tyler Returned"Deep loss, depression, and insanity can go hand in hand. But, what if the insane was actually possible? What if the ones we lost came back to us?

When a man inherits a home willed to him by his mysterious uncle it appears to be a great stroke of luck, and he's excited to move in his family and give them a chance at an ideal life - there's even a tire swing.Many years later, the cycle repeats with a new family once again ready to move in for a better life.Listen along as we unravel the terrifying mystery that lurks within the walls of Tattershed Home.

This week is a double feature, with two terrifying tales from Miracle Austin!Last Pass:When a man with an addiction learns a family secret, he might be in for more than he bargained for despite whether he believes or not.Lights Out:What if a fear of the dark is justified and the light that keeps it at bay is taken away?

Money and privilege often allow one to operate with impunity, but for one well off Boston elite, things are about to get interesting.Reginald Early, Jr. is the heir apparent to taking over his father's company - a company that was also responsible for the Great Molasses Flood of 1919. But Reginald's arrogance and cruelty might interfere with those plans if he's not careful.

Most families have secrets. But secrets always yearn to be known. Join us as we explore the dark secret of one family. A secret with roots that run deep-- a secret that refuses to stay buried.

When Leon spends a day at the Renaissance Faire drinking more than he should, strange things begin to happen. On a downward spiral for a while, has he hit bottom, or is there further to fall? Strange things are afoot in that little tent that seems bigger on the inside.

Waking up after a long night of drinking, a man finds he has somehow acquired a very unique talent - he immediately knows anything he needs to know exactly when he needs to know it. The question is, why? And, more importantly, what is the price of this strange gift?

Vince, the owner of a convenience store in a small New York town finds himself suddenly in need of a new night manager.The perfect applicant shows up, but what will happen if he hires him? And, what makes him such a good fit for the position?

A collaborative story written by Chuck Rakiecz with contributions from Cynthia Lowman, Mark Seeley, and Uhurina Swann.A fun and unnerving little story that takes place during a Twilight Zone Marathon leads to a strange encounter for Daniel Edward Dunnmire, III when he's joined by fictional versions of a few very well known writers interested in changing his destiny.

A story that takes place on an ill fated family road trip, this week's tale will make you realize even your worst road trips were never this bad. Deep int he desert, dark things await the Carter Family, from both without and within.A modern tale with traditional Native American elements interwoven, you'll find much to fear on this dark trip.

A trip through a remote part of Scotland proves to be a challenge for Don and Claire, a couple on an important trip.A truly terrifying tale, it asks if we really ever truly know another person - or ourselves - as well as we think we do.

Stranded in the Georgia countryside after his car breaks down, Air Force mechanic Kent Philips gets caught up in a storm of epic proportions. As he seeks and finds shelter from the storm, he meets a woman on the run from someone named Luke and what just might be the end of the world. Full Show Notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/615

Written in the style of the great old Victorian Ghost Stories, comes a story by K. B. Goddard. A mysterious box is found hidden in an unlikely place. What evil will be found within?Show Notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/614

Warning:This episode contains graphic scenes of an adult nature. Derek and Naomi visit Paradise Island - a trip that Trumps all others. When you're on vacation on a Caribbean island with drinks served in coconuts, sand, sun and surf, what could go wrong? This is the Wicked Library, so you know something will. Show Notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/613