The Wicked Library

Ever since she was a child, Rissa has been terrified of the trains that rumbled past her house at night and the nightmares that came with them - especially those of the Train Man.While Rissa finds ways to cope with her fear as she grows older, she still remembers her dreams, the Train Man, and the wicked things he did. It's time, Killer. Full Show Notes: www.thewickedLibrary.com/612

"The Price" - Neil Gaiman, "Stop 666" - Daniel Foytik, "The Date" - Nelson W. PylesToday's episode features three wicked little tales that are sure to leave you thinking. We hope you enjoy it! Please share the link and rate if you do. Full Show Notes: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/611NOTE: The work included in this episode of The Wicked Library - "The Price", is copyright of Neil Gaiman. No recordings of this episode, in whole or in part, may be made, sold or distributed by anyone other than the author.

August 6th, 1890, Auburn, NY, Auburn Prison, 6:38 AM: The fist use of the electric chair. Meet the dark figures surrounding this event, and learn their equally dark agendas. As with many infamous events, dark forces gather to take part. But, the most terrifying participants may be those who are largely indifferent.

It’s our mid summer special. While the Librarian has everyone busy doing inventory at the Library, we dig deep into the Library’s secret archives and pull out a tale told by one of America’s best known professional storytellers, Connie Regan-Blake. It’s a tale that starts right here in Pittsburgh, PA and heads down into Rich Bottles Jr. Territory – West Virginia.A teacher moves south to take a job and gets more than she bargained for. Sit back and relax and listen to “Rag Doll”.

What goes bump in the night? For one woman, an unwanted visitor does - every night. What does she want? Find out in this very creepy tale that redefines the meaning of Night Terrors.Full show notes: www.thewickedlibrary.com/608

Breaking the rules and the results are at the core of this cautionary tale. Dark, twisted, and sexier than it has a right to be, enjoy an adult tale with more than a few triangles. Full show notes and art at www.thewickedlibrary.com/607

The Wicked Library brings you a modern version of a traditional folk tale. A play on the bear skin tale, this creative story blends elements from different traditions and the artist's imagination seamlessly. This story reminds us to be careful what we agree too. Things that seem too good to be true often are. Full show notes: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/606/

The Wicked Library brings you a dark coming of age tale with "Fish" by Max Booth III. Desperate to become a man, Paul seeks out a mysterious and sexy woman and gets more than he bargained for. Come along for a dark trip that takes you from the everyday into a dark realm where much more more is lost than innocence. Originally published at: http://bit.ly/boothiiifish Art by Barney Bodoano. Full Show notes at: http//www.thewickedlibrary.com/605

Returning favorite author C. Bryan Brown brings a dark tale to The Wicked Library with a new take on the classic "werewolf". A story with more than one wicked element, and an epic battle with fear, loss, and triumph. Feel the terror of a small band fighting to survive and the challenges they face. Get ready for a new kind of dominance. Show Notes at www.thewickedlibrary.com/604

"Stuck"Author: Caitlin MarceauThe Wicked Library shares a tale that floors you and keeps you there. Get ready for Caitlin Marceau's Wicked debut with a truly horrifying and emotionally terrifying story. We hope you'll agree that there are few things worse than being stuck in the situation like this one. Read on to find out more about the talented Caitlin Marceau.Full Show Notes and Links are at: www.thewickedlibrary.com/603

The Wicked Library brings you another double shot of terror with a two ghastly new tales from across the pond by Mark Nixon. Enjoy a terrifying trip down a dark alley with "Once There was a Photographer" and a bloody awful trip to claim a special pocket watch with "Best Intentions". Both stories, and many others, can be found on Shadows at the Door. Get more details here: shadowsatthedoor.comThe Wicked Library brings you another double shot of terror with a two ghastly new tales from across the pond by Mark Nixon. Enjoy a terrifying trip down a dark alley with "Once There was a Photographer" and a bloody awful trip to claim a special pocket watch with "Best Intentions". Both stories, and many others, can be found on Shadows at the Door. Get more details here: shadowsatthedoor.comFull Show Notes and Links are at: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/602/

The Wicked Library returns for Season 6 with two new stories by Jessica McHugh. Enjoy a terrifying Lovecraftian tale with "Of Human Symphonies", and a trip to a dark, abandoned island with "Tarnished Treasures". The latter will be featured in an upcoming issue of Dreadful Geographic, an ezine published by our very own Maddie Holiday VonStark. Full Show Notes and Links are at: http://www.thewickedlibrary.com/601/