Looking for short stories, articles, audio dramas and more that deal with atmospheric? Check out our collection below.
Blood Noir Episode 7: Get Your Rocks Off
Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.
Interview: Dr. Richard A. Olson
Meet Dr. Richard A. Olson, the creative mind behind the gripping Nick Stihl Private Investigator series. Driven by a childhood immersed in athletics, martial arts, and bodybuilding, Olson’s diverse interests extend to the world of music, where he once showcased his talents as a professional rock drummer. Beyond the beats, he’s a voracious consumer of literature, indulging in everything from traditional books and comics to a particular fascination with Batman and pulp magazines.
Incident at a Diner by Chris Miller
Set in a small-town diner, the story follows the protagonist, Sam, as he grapples with the guilt of infidelity while navigating a tense encounter with unfamiliar, dangerous characters.
The Grave: A Story of Stark Terror By Orville R. Emerson
Two soldiers uncover a German lieutenant’s account of being buried alive for two weeks, surrounded by the rotting corpses of the unburied dead.
Blood Noir Episode 6: Got Lucky
Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.
A Haunted Island by Algernon Blackwood
A lone surveyor on an isolated island senses an unseen presence in Algernon Blackwood’s classic eerie short story.
Blood Noir Episode 5: The Drowned Man
Two socialites are haunted by a drowned man who keeps returning. A gripping blend of horror and crime noir.
The Kit-Bag by Algernon Blackwood
A young solicitor is asked to prepare the personal effects of a convicted murderer for an impending execution when he inherits the condemned man’s kit-bag.
The Festival by H.P. Lovecraft
A trip of self discovery leads to a mysterious holiday celebration. But what begins as a quaint, snow-dusted New England visit quickly descends into a nightmarish revelation of ancient rituals and shadowy beings.
It Came Upon A Midnight Clear By Thomas M. Malafarina
On Christmas Eve a miser consumed by profit dismisses the holiday cheer, only to have his carefully world begin to crumble.
Saucer Full of Stories: Revisiting H.P. Lovecraft’s “The Terrible Old Man”
Did you miss the most recent Saucer Full of Stories: The Short Story Book Club? The book club’s recent exploration of John Cohen’s Yard Sale sparked a conversation about the nuances of absurdist horror, consumer culture, and storytelling craft.
Blood Noir Episode 4: OH-06
Six individuals once claimed to have been abducted by aliens, a story shrouded in mystery for decades.
