The Wicked Library

Get these episodes ad free! Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Michael McCord and told by Daniel Foytik.Story Summary: In this dark tale, a man conducts an interview for on open position for a night watchman. When Harley Jett arrives for his interview, Doyle Freeman knows there’s something not quite right about him, but he never could have expected what happens as the interview progresses.Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these

Series FinaleIt’s the end of the road. One thing ends, and another begins.Join Frank on his final caper with The Librarian. Listen in as he goes through his final trials before taking on the role he was destined for. In this series finale, we find out the final fate of the Librarian, The Library, and look to the future.Frank Enfield returns this winter in Cartwright and Enfield Detective Agency, a prequel that reveals how the boys got into the detective game when they work their first case together.CreditsAuthor: Aaron VlekCast (in order of appearance): Frank Enfield - Daniel Foytik | Shopkeeper - Daniel Foytik | The Guide - Karim Kronfli | Voice of Martine - Dana M Lewis | Voice of Frank's Brother - Graham Rowat | Voice of The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | The Entity - Karim KronfliMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Sc

Get these episodes ad free!Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Christi Nogle and told by Mary Murphy.Story Summary: In this dark tale, a woman struggles to endure life alone in a decaying mansion and receives some strange mail-order deliveries.Warning: The Wicked Library is a horror fiction podcast created for a mature audience. Our stories contain graphic descriptions of pain, murder, violence, blood, betrayal, and inhumanity; monsters win, people die, and hope is often shattered. There is also beauty, heart, catharsis, and raw emotion. Fear may be deeply personal, but we all share it.If at any time a story takes you to a place too dark, turn on the lights, press pause, or press stop. And always remember, that unlike in the real world, these nightmares and your participation are under your control.Producer & Showrunner: Daniel Foytik Lead Editor & Executive Producer: Scarlett R. A

Get these episodes ad free. Support the show on Patreon for as little as $3 / month.Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Patrick Moody and told by Daniel Foytik.A sacred order has been on a mission for centuries, but things may change when a weary elder from the other side decides to visit and offer a truce.Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette AndromedaCustom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of DreamsArtwork: Jeanette Andromeda |  Producer / Host / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette Andromeda"The Library Awakens" (Main Theme): Nico VetteseGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/

Today we wanted to present an episode of an audio drama called The Viridian Wild.The show is created by our good friend Davis Walden who has appeared as an author on this show two times so far, hosted last week's Pride Month Celebration Anthology episode, and is our new sound designer on Victoria's Lift.The Viridian Wild follows mythozoologist Sebastian Verwood as he travels the world studying magical creatures. Get more episodes wherever you listen to podcasts or at theviridianwild.com.In this episode:Sebastian releases an animal into the wild.(Content Warnings: Animal death, animal eating habits, animal mating habits, animal violence, animal injury, missing persons, animal attack, human death, humans as food source for animal, wilderness injury)The Viridian Wild is created, written, and produced by Davis Walden with creative consulting by Nicole Miller. Our music is composed by Daryl Banner. This episode features the voice of Davis Walden as Sebastian.

It's our 2021 Pride in Horror Special!For Pride Month we're celebrating LBGTQ+ voices with eight dark tales written by eight amazingly talented queer writers, and presented by TWL alum and author, Davis Walden. Davis is also the creator of the Viridian Wild, an Audio Drama Podcast. For almost every tale we’ve matched a queer voice to the tale to maximize representation"A Little Too Late for Little Green Men", by Hailey Piper - Told by Skylar McElweeAn unfriendly encounter at a party for UFO enthusiasts turns from hateful to strange when the real deal preys on Demeter the same night."Eleven", by Briana Morgan - Told by Addison PeacockA grieving girl chooses to play a dangerous Internet game for the chance to see her dead girlfriend again."Preserved by Tears", by Mel - Told by Nathan BladesThey are paid to watch, not get involved, but Alex can't help the tickling curiosity of it all. What happens behind the apothecary's doors that leaves every employee a crying mess?"The Mell Well", by Davis Walden - Told by Mi

Welcome back to The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by J.A.W. McCarthy and told by Addison Peacock.A reluctant necromancer struggles to ensure her beloved older sister doesn't end up like all of the other people she has brought back from the dead.Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette AndromedaExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibraryOn Instagram: @wickedlibrarypod

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Jordan Krom and told by Cynthia Lowman.When it's finally time for her to strike out on her own, Lucy finds what she believes to be her perfect new space - comfy, if a little small. As she's getting settled, though, it becomes clear that her home is not safe and that something wants her gone...Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette AndromedaExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.fac

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Caleb Stephens and told by Nelson Pyles.A father and daughter take a camping trip to come together after a terrible loss. But, what other terrible loss is required for a father to protect his daughter, and what will be left behind when the choice is made?Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette AndromedaExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @

While Frank is off on one of the Librarian's capers, Martine and the Librarian take a trip back to a time and place of beginnings. A secret origin is revealed and a future path is chosen.CreditsAuthor: Aaron VlekCast: Special Guest Storyteller - Steve Shell (of Old Gods of Appalachia) | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Martine - Dana M Lewis | The Librarian - Nelson W. PylesMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights ReservedProduction Music"The Private Collector Theme"Nico Vettese of We Talk of DreamsAudio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story St

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Cristina Noelle and told by Nelson Pyles.It has been said that to create art, one must suffer. David's recent collection is the talk of the art world and he hopes to repeat and surpass that success with his unconventional way of creating art.Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Creative Director: Jeanette AndromedaExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibrary

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale written by Christi Nogle told by Addison Peacock.When a young girl finds herself in trouble, she runs away from home. She knows her family will be looking for her and understands hiding is the only way to stay safe from their "help".Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. Algee | Artwork: Jeanette AndromedaExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibraryOn Instagram: @wickedlibrarypo

We present another episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with a dark tale by Carl Hughes.This time, we join Jud and his for mates as they celebrate a luck break for Jud. Late might drinking and carousing lead to a bus trip where Jud ends up in a place in between and needs to make a choice.Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibraryOn Instagram: @wickedlibrarypod

It's our Season 2 Finale of Wicked Fairy tales so we decided we'd share it with the full audience.  To hear 23 other tales from Seasons One and Two and be able to hear Season Three, signup at the $5 a month level at patreon.com/wickedlibrary.This time The Librarian takes notes of "wisdom" from this strange tale of a shoemaker and a tailor who meet on their travels.Original Score by Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams.CreditsStoryteller:  The Librarian | Score: Nico Vettese | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik| Executive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson W. Pyles, Nico VetteseProduction Music"The Wicked Fairy Tales Theme"Nico Vettese of We Talk of Dreams (wetalkofdreams.com)Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.comVisit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibrary

We present a fresh  episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with today's dark tale by Davis Walden.This time, we take a trip to the beach with a young man and his boyfriend. The two have a fun weekend planned as a birthday celebration, but things take a Wicked turn.Told by Daniel Foytik. Brought to you by Magic Spoon: magicspoon.com/wickedVoice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:O

We present the second episode of The Darkness in Between, our interseasonal entertainment, with another tale from Lee Forman.This time, we explore "The Annex" as Stanley, a mental institution patient undergoes an experimental treatment to deal with his dark secret.Voice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Audio RecordingFinal mix by Daniel Foytik, 9th Story Studios: www.9thstory.com9th Story Studios:Visit The Wicked Library:On Facebook: www.facebook.com/thewickedlibraryOn Twitter: @wickedlibraryOn Instagram: @wickedlibrarypod

Shiva's Ring, Part TwoStill working undercover at the mining camp, Frank meets another young miner with a story to tell. This time, it's a young man who has a bit of the same gift Frank has.While some secrets are revealed, the mystery deepens until Frank is forced to tangle with a power that has him using all his tools and tricks.CreditsAuthor: Aaron Vlek | Editor: Daniel Foytik | Copy Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeCast: Frank Enfield, Carter Hatchinson - Graham Rowat | The Librarian - Nelson W. Pyles | Einer Bjornson, Cookie - Daniel FoytikMusic and Score: – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Executive Producers: Aaron Vlek, Nico Vettese, Nelson W. Pyles9th Story Studios: 9thstory.com“The Private Collector Theme” and Episode Score – Nico Vettese (wetalkofdreams.com)The Private Collector was created by Aaron Vlek and Daniel Foytik, based on the character “The Librarian” created by Nelson W. Pyles.© 2018-2020, 9th Story Studios, All Rights ReservedProduction Music"The Private Co

It's our 2021 Wicked Women in Horror Special! While we celebrate women in horror every month here at The Wicked Library, we're officially celebrating Women in Horror Month with six dark tales written just for us by amazingly talented women writers, and presented by one of our executive producers, Cynthia Lowman."On a Cold Basement Floor", by Pippa Bailey ~ Told by Erika Sanderson"The Hearing Aid Museum", by Cameron Ulam ~ Told by Jessica McEvoy"Dirt and Iron", by Nora B. Peevy ~ Told by Heather Thomas"Junie Proctor’s Panties" by KT Jayne ~ Told by by Nelson Pyles"I Love Every Part of You", by Scarlett R Algee ~ Told by Cynthia Lowman"Digital Olives", by B. Renard ~ Told by Mary MurphyCustom Scoring: Nico Vettese, of We Talk of DreamsVoice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host: Cynthia Lowman | Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaThe Wicked Library

We kick off our interseasonal entertainment with two fresh tales of Wicked love...and death by from Lee Forman."The Record of Harold Snyde": A man discovers a special record player and shares his favorite music with his wife and friends."Birthing the Future": A scientist celebrates the birth of his children with his beloved wives.Told by: Daniel Foytik and Mary MurphyVoice of the Librarian: Nelson Pyles | Artwork: Jeanette Andromeda | Host / Producer / Showrunner: Daniel Foytik | Lead Editor: Scarlett R. AlgeeExecutive Producers: Cynthia Lowman, Nelson Pyles, Nico Vettese, Scarlett R. Algee, Jeanette AndromedaGet your copy of The Wicked Library Presents: 13 Wicked Tales on Kindle, or in print.  Visit thewickedlibrary.com/read to get your copy today.Get your copy of The Lift, 9 Stories of Transformation Volume One on Kindle, or in print.  Visit victoriaslift.com/read to get your copy today.Music: Scott Joplin - Ragtime DanceScott Joplin (c. 1867/1868 – April 1, 1917) was an African-American composer and pianis

Today we present an episode from our friends over at The Grey Rooms (thegreyrooms.com). The Grey Rooms is a weekly horror anthology podcast set within an episodic narrative.Each week the season’s guest is forced to choose between two doors, seeking to unravel the mystery that trapped them in this endless torment. Behind each door, our guests face the extremes of the human condition. They love, live, weep, and die. Over, and over, and over again.Come listen to the show Syfy.com calls, “Tales from the Crypt meets Quantum Leap."THE GREY ROOMS INTRO – “Welcome to Ash Manor”A new protagonist has joined the Rooms. He does not seem impressed. Let’s show him what’s behind door #1, shall we?Written by Michael ZenkeBeckett performed by Eddie CooperTodd performed by Alistair MackeyThe Warden performed by Jason Wilson S3E1 – VENUS FLY TRAPMalfunctions on a space station are putting its crew in peril. While everyone else is scrambling to make repairs, one astronaut becomes rather curious about the cat that is following hi