Tales to Terrify
@talestoterrify.bsky.social
An award-winning weekly horror fiction podcast.
🗓️Periodically open to horror subs <10k. (Check website.)
💀Always open to horror flash <2k.
🧟Reprints allowed.
🧕👩🏾👨🏽🦽➡️🏳️🌈Diverse voices encouraged.
www.talestoterrify.com
#HorrorCommunity
🗓️Periodically open to horror subs <10k. (Check website.)
💀Always open to horror flash <2k.
🧟Reprints allowed.
🧕👩🏾👨🏽🦽➡️🏳️🌈Diverse voices encouraged.
www.talestoterrify.com
#HorrorCommunity
The TtT staff are around this weekend if anyone needs a monster-sitter. DM for hourly rates.
(image: David Gough, Grief Crawling from the Ashes, 2021)
(image: David Gough, Grief Crawling from the Ashes, 2021)
November 14, 2025 at 8:47 PM
The TtT staff are around this weekend if anyone needs a monster-sitter. DM for hourly rates.
(image: David Gough, Grief Crawling from the Ashes, 2021)
(image: David Gough, Grief Crawling from the Ashes, 2021)
Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows (read by @georgiacooked.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-720-e-f-benson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-720-e-f-benson
November 14, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Welcome to episode 720. We have one classic tale for you tonight, about an old country estate that’s corridors holds more than portraits and shadows (read by @georgiacooked.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-720-e-f-benson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/tales-to-terrify-720-e-f-benson
We had a mandatory all-staff viewing of Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" over the weekend. We are now pleased to announce that we will be moving the podcast HQ from the dungeons to this magnificent tower on a cliff. (Hopefully with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi still in it.)
November 10, 2025 at 1:28 PM
We had a mandatory all-staff viewing of Guillermo del Toro's "Frankenstein" over the weekend. We are now pleased to announce that we will be moving the podcast HQ from the dungeons to this magnificent tower on a cliff. (Hopefully with Oscar Isaac and Jacob Elordi still in it.)
If anyone needs us this weekend, we'll be watching our collective boyfriend in GdT's "Frankenstein."
November 7, 2025 at 2:48 PM
If anyone needs us this weekend, we'll be watching our collective boyfriend in GdT's "Frankenstein."
Welcome to episode 719. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot (by
@keithlafountaine.bsky.social, read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/719-james-fritz-keith-lafountaine
@keithlafountaine.bsky.social, read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/719-james-fritz-keith-lafountaine
November 7, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Welcome to episode 719. First, we meet a woman with a hunger for justice. Then, a man fears for his relationship thanks to his girlfriend’s obsession with a chatbot (by
@keithlafountaine.bsky.social, read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/719-james-fritz-keith-lafountaine
@keithlafountaine.bsky.social, read by @thevoicesinmyhead.com).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/719-james-fritz-keith-lafountaine
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I'm horrified to have an acceptance from @talestoterrify.bsky.social!! My first story with them & I can't wait!
November 4, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I'm horrified to have an acceptance from @talestoterrify.bsky.social!! My first story with them & I can't wait!
Happy Halloween and welcome to 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/718-halloween-flash-contest-e-f-benson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/718-halloween-flash-contest-e-f-benson
October 31, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Happy Halloween and welcome to 718. First, we meet the four runners-up and one winner of our first ever Halloween Flash Fiction Contest. Then, a classic tale about a man who inherits a house and the dark history that comes with it.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/718-halloween-flash-contest-e-f-benson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/718-halloween-flash-contest-e-f-benson
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For many folks, money is tight and about to get tighter with the manufactured SNAP benefits crisis. As such, between now and the end of the month, I'm donating all Cursed Morsels store proceeds to @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social. Buy a book and support unhoused folks:
www.cursedmorselspress.com
www.cursedmorselspress.com
Home | Cursed Morsels Press
www.cursedmorselspress.com
October 27, 2025 at 3:20 PM
For many folks, money is tight and about to get tighter with the manufactured SNAP benefits crisis. As such, between now and the end of the month, I'm donating all Cursed Morsels store proceeds to @supplydepotmpls.bsky.social. Buy a book and support unhoused folks:
www.cursedmorselspress.com
www.cursedmorselspress.com
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Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word? My goal for the day is 1 new patron. This will help support my art and my life and help stave off the terror of existence in the coming months.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
Get more from Jeremy Creature on Patreon
fabric art, weird little guys, puppets
www.patreon.com
October 27, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Hey Bluesky, could you help spread the word? My goal for the day is 1 new patron. This will help support my art and my life and help stave off the terror of existence in the coming months.
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
www.patreon.com/jeremycreature
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I’ve seen several reports of Reedsy editors using AI and Reedsy refusing to refund despite it being against their policies.
Writers, be careful when hiring an editor from there!
Writers, be careful when hiring an editor from there!
October 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
I’ve seen several reports of Reedsy editors using AI and Reedsy refusing to refund despite it being against their policies.
Writers, be careful when hiring an editor from there!
Writers, be careful when hiring an editor from there!
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Happy #FridayReads! This little lady wants to come home with y'all. Just in time for spooky season:
www.rapturepublishing.com/product/mael...
www.rapturepublishing.com/product/mael...
October 24, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Happy #FridayReads! This little lady wants to come home with y'all. Just in time for spooky season:
www.rapturepublishing.com/product/mael...
www.rapturepublishing.com/product/mael...
Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/717-c-w-stevenson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/717-c-w-stevenson
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to episode 717. We have one tale for you this week, about a man whose farm becomes the feeding ground for a beast straight out of legend.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/717-c-w-stevenson
talestoterrify.com/episodes/717-c-w-stevenson
October 20, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Win your copy of @frankoreto.bsky.social's new release: It's Dark in Here: Twenty-One Weird Tales and One Poem About Squirrels. Simply like this post and answer one prompt:
"You open the door to find a squirrel on your front step. It looks you dead in the eye, opens its mouth, and says ________."
"You open the door to find a squirrel on your front step. It looks you dead in the eye, opens its mouth, and says ________."
October 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Win your copy of @frankoreto.bsky.social's new release: It's Dark in Here: Twenty-One Weird Tales and One Poem About Squirrels. Simply like this post and answer one prompt:
"You open the door to find a squirrel on your front step. It looks you dead in the eye, opens its mouth, and says ________."
"You open the door to find a squirrel on your front step. It looks you dead in the eye, opens its mouth, and says ________."
Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales, about an ominous voice calling from the woods (read by @michelle-kane.bsky.social), a dangerous bargain to break a curse (read by @sarasounds.bsky.social), and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/716...
talestoterrify.com/episodes/716...
October 17, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to episode 716. We have three tales, about an ominous voice calling from the woods (read by @michelle-kane.bsky.social), a dangerous bargain to break a curse (read by @sarasounds.bsky.social), and a descent into madness at the hands of a monstrous clock.
talestoterrify.com/episodes/716...
talestoterrify.com/episodes/716...
Requirements to join our podcast as a volunteer slush reader:
-Must love horror
-Must be snarky
-Must have a god complex when judging others
-Must be willing to put up with grumpy, misanthropic (unpaid) co-workers
-Cute pet photos a plus, but not required
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
-Must love horror
-Must be snarky
-Must have a god complex when judging others
-Must be willing to put up with grumpy, misanthropic (unpaid) co-workers
-Cute pet photos a plus, but not required
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
October 16, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Requirements to join our podcast as a volunteer slush reader:
-Must love horror
-Must be snarky
-Must have a god complex when judging others
-Must be willing to put up with grumpy, misanthropic (unpaid) co-workers
-Cute pet photos a plus, but not required
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
-Must love horror
-Must be snarky
-Must have a god complex when judging others
-Must be willing to put up with grumpy, misanthropic (unpaid) co-workers
-Cute pet photos a plus, but not required
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
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It is officially HAUNTED HOUSE SEASON!! You know The Shining and The Haunting of Hill House, but @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social recommends 5 underrated stories about houses you'd rather not live in:
reactormag.com/backlist-bon...
reactormag.com/backlist-bon...
Backlist Bonanza: 5 Underrated Books About Evil Houses - Reactor
Houses that try to murder their occupants is one of our favorite horror tropes...
reactormag.com
October 16, 2025 at 3:50 PM
It is officially HAUNTED HOUSE SEASON!! You know The Shining and The Haunting of Hill House, but @bookjockeyalex.bsky.social recommends 5 underrated stories about houses you'd rather not live in:
reactormag.com/backlist-bon...
reactormag.com/backlist-bon...
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Taking Submissions: Electric Spec February Issue 2026
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Pay: $20/story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Pay: $20/story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
October 16, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Taking Submissions: Electric Spec February Issue 2026
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Pay: $20/story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
horrortree.com/taking-submi...
Deadline: Jan 15, 2026
Pay: $20/story or artwork
Theme: Electric Spec prefers science fiction, fantasy, and the macabre, but we're willing to push the limits of traditional forms of these genres.
#WritingCommunity
We're looking for volunteer first readers.
Come play with us at the podcast. Forever... and ever... and ever.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
Come play with us at the podcast. Forever... and ever... and ever.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
October 10, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We're looking for volunteer first readers.
Come play with us at the podcast. Forever... and ever... and ever.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
Come play with us at the podcast. Forever... and ever... and ever.
Apply here: tinyurl.com/TtTSlushReader
Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos (by @ericawatersbooks.bsky.social, read by @krystalhammond.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/715-erica-waters
talestoterrify.com/episodes/715-erica-waters
October 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Welcome to episode 715. We have one tale for you this week, about a stray dog that causes otherworldly chaos (by @ericawatersbooks.bsky.social, read by @krystalhammond.bsky.social).
talestoterrify.com/episodes/715-erica-waters
talestoterrify.com/episodes/715-erica-waters
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.)
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.)
October 6, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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.)
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.)
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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
talestoterrify.com/episodes/714-laila-amado-akis-linardos
October 3, 2025 at 10:35 PM
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
talestoterrify.com/episodes/714-laila-amado-akis-linardos
October 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
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
talestoterrify.com/episodes/714-laila-amado-akis-linardos
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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
(this is my first attempt at a promotional video, please don't judge too harshly 🤦♀️
#horrorcommunity
October 2, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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
(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"
-Episode 705, "Dead By Night"
-Episode 530, "In the Company of Bastards"
Gather close, #HorrorWritersChat bods, whether you creak, or not. And believe me, many of us creaked in our teens, it's all good.
Age is just one factor.
But it's an interesting one that we do overlook. How many of us actually have older characters in our books, that aren't the wise mentor type?
Age is just one factor.
But it's an interesting one that we do overlook. How many of us actually have older characters in our books, that aren't the wise mentor type?
October 1, 2025 at 6:42 PM
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"
-Episode 705, "Dead By Night"
-Episode 530, "In the Company of Bastards"