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Podcast / feed author: Rick Stringer

description: Variant Frequencies is a monthly podcast of original fiction. Stories blending gothic horror with space adventure, dark fantasy with sci-fi, recalling the reality-bending vibes of The Twilight Zone, and offering something wholly unique that fits inbetween and outside. Our podcasts are fully produced, including talented voice actors and original music scores. Subscription is free. Entertainment and escapism are guaranteed.

Recent Episodes:

• The Next Fix - PRE-ORDER! released on Sat, 03/01/2008 - 11:00
Only one drug can bring the visceral and the sublime together in a single trip, where the best and the worst of human drives boil down into a tech-noir concoction that’s part street-level heaven and part the fiery beauty of hell. Consider these pages a controlled substance. Kick back to the strains of Earth’s last Top [...]
• Murphy’s War released on Wed, 02/27/2008 - 02:36
The Human race has been asking itself “How will it all end?” practically since it all began. But even as our illustrious leaders order the buttons to be pressed for the Big One, the computers entrusted to carry out the apocalypse seem determined to keep us wondering. *** Written by James P. Hogan Narrated by TD-0013 Promo A Different Point [...]
• Well Told Tales released on Sat, 02/02/2008 - 02:23
You can catch Rick Stringer reading on Well Told Tales.  The story is Fat Larry’s Night with the Alligator’s by Ken Goldman. The story has mobsters and alligators. What more can you ask? Well Told Tales has original sci-fi, horror and hardboiled genres twice a month. Check them out, they do a great job.
• Hit Me (complete story) released on Fri, 02/01/2008 - 02:31
All of her clients know that anything above her neck costs fifty dollars more. But when a flesh-smashing session with one of her regulars takes an unexpected turn, there’s a lot more put on the line than a broken nose or a crumpled President Grant. *** Written by Christa Faust Narrated by Leann Mabry Promo Tag In the Seam http://tagintheseam.com/ Hit Me Copyright [...]
• Tattered Souls on Amazon released on Tue, 01/29/2008 - 12:45
The anthology from Cutting Block Press, Tattered Souls, is now on Amazon. Tattered Souls includes The End of Flesh by Matt Wallace. The End of Flesh first appeared on Variant Frequencies as Children of the Androphagi. The are a couple of reviews on Amazon. Check out this clip from one: The absolute winner, however, is The End [...]
• Sci Phi Journal released on Tue, 01/08/2008 - 01:45
Still want more of Matt Wallace’s writing? How about more reading by Rick Stringer? Our friends at Sci Phi - The Journal of Science Fiction and Philosophy have that and more for you. Issue #1 of Sci Phi is available from their site for $7 for the download version or $13 for the print version. How [...]
• Spired released on Sun, 01/06/2008 - 11:01
Obsession is close kin to determination. For one man, an alien peak seems just another obstacle capable of being conquered with the right set of tools. But any climber will tell you — you don’t want to look back the way you came. *** Written by Jonathan C. Gillespie Narrated by John Cmar Links Playing for Keeps http://www.playingforkeepsnovel.com Murder At Avedon [...]
• Wander Radio released on Sat, 01/05/2008 - 03:06
Recently, Anne and Rick had the pleasure of being interviewed by Wander Wolf for his podcast Wander Radio. We were honored to talk with him. This is a rare opportunity to hear Anne talk about her craft, and you can hear some of the background of Variant Frequencies. Check it out! http://wanderradio.com/?p=73
• Playing for Keeps released on Sat, 01/05/2008 - 00:18
My print copy of Playing for Keeps by Mur Lafferty arrived today. What a great thing to come home from work to. For that one person out there who doesn’t know, Playing for Keeps is Mur’s latest novel. She is currently in the process of podcasting it. Here is the description from LULU.com: Playing for Keeps tells the [...]
• The Failed Cities: Hath a Darkness released on Sun, 12/16/2007 - 18:11
As a special gift to all our listeners this holiday season, Variant Frequencies is happy to present THE FAILED CITIES: HATH A DARKNESS, an exclusive 10,000-word eChapbook written by Matt Wallace and available as a free .PDF download. As a black snowfall blankets the Failed Cities on Christmas Eve, the arrival of 99 mysterious steel chambers [...]
• Paid In Full released on Wed, 12/05/2007 - 02:27
She has been called whore, harlot, streetwalker, working girl, doxy, courtesan. All are true. She is also immortal. If a girl is going to live forever, she needs to have a way to support herself. But the world’s oldest profession is a hazardous one, and when her latest client’s perversion of choice is murder, she [...]
• The Next Fix released on Tue, 11/20/2007 - 12:32
For the first time ever, Variant Frequencies welcomes the voice of Matt Wallace to the podcast. Our own two-time Parsec Award winner has a special message and an important announcement for all of our listeners. But is the podosphere ready? http://matt-wallace.net/ *** Promos The Failed Cities Monologues http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-failed-cities-monologues/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• The Mason’s Son released on Wed, 11/07/2007 - 12:52
Mason’s were the engineers of the ancient world. They built wonders out of stone; cathedrals, bridges, castles, and sometimes, for very powerful, secrets. Michael the mason knows all too well that nothing is more dangerous than another man’s secrets. *** Written by Dennis Egan Narrated by Paul S. Jenkins Promos The Plitone Revisionist http://www.paulsjenkins.net The Mason’s Son Copyright 2007 Dennis Egan Variant [...]
• The Rut released on Thu, 10/25/2007 - 01:42
Home to work. Work to home. Rinse, lather, repeat - for the rest of your life. For Thomas Crane, life had become just that: one monotonous day after another. Until one morning when he realized something had changed. Could he finally crawl out of the Rut his life had become, or [...]
• Matt Wallace on Writers Talking released on Sun, 10/21/2007 - 19:14
On Saturday, October 20th, Matt Wallace was a guest on Writers Talking. We thought you would enjoy hearing what Matt and Mark Leslie had to say about writing horror. Two prolific independent horror authors discuss writing scary stories… how is the genre different from others? How do you frighten with the written word? Also — we’ll [...]
• Jailhouse Rock - part two released on Thu, 10/11/2007 - 11:36
This is part two of Jailhouse Rock by James P. Hogan. High above the stormy southern hemisphere of Mars, a routine cargo transport has turned into a high-stakes standoff between Skyguard soldiers and vicious mercenaries turned thieves. *** Written by James P. Hogan Narrated by Rick Stringer With Will Hoffacker, Phil Rossi, Jan Dalton, Jack Ward, Lonnie Ezell, Ciaran O’Carroll, [...]
• Jailhouse Rock - part one released on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 23:55
High above the stormy southern hemisphere of Mars, a routine cargo transport has turned into a high-stakes standoff between Skyguard soldiers and vicious mercenaries turned thieves. *** Written by James P. Hogan Narrated by Rick Stringer With Will Hoffacker, Phil Rossi, Jan Dalton, Jack Ward, Lonnie Ezell, Ciaran O’Carroll, Neil Stringer, and Nobilis Promos Crescent http://www.crescentstation.net The Sonic Society http://www.sonicsociety.org Daughter of the Sun http://www.lonnieezell.com Starship Sofa http://www.starshipsofa.com Nobilis http://www.nobiliserotica.com Jailhouse [...]
• Devil’s Kitchen Announcement released on Mon, 10/01/2007 - 18:27
More news about Matt Wallace’s work! Collaroy, NSW, Australia, October 1st, 2007 — Independent Australian production companies Thinktank Digital and Precision Pictures have announced a joint feature film project they hope to begin shooting in early 2008. The film, entitled DEVILS KITCHEN, will be a period horror/thriller based on the legendary journey of early 19th century [...]
• Feral Twins Super Fans! released on Sat, 09/15/2007 - 03:15
At Dragon*Con 2007 we met two amazing fans of The Failed Cities Monologues. Those of you who go to Dragon*Con know that there are many people who show up there in costume. Well, these two people showed up dressed as Ferus and Fera, the Feral Twins, from The Failed Cities Monologues. Here are the photos. http://www.variantfrequencies.com/FeralPhotos/ We [...]
• Delve Poster released on Fri, 09/14/2007 - 10:44
Variant Frequencies’ author Matt Wallace just keeps rolling along. He was given permission to share this amazing mock-up Precision Pictures had done to promote Delve – the feature film project they’re developing based on his short story of the same name. This is one of the ways they’re enticing the big studios to get behind the [...]
• Old Tricks released on Thu, 08/23/2007 - 00:36
Satan has come to St. Jerome’s Catholic School for Girls, and only hitwoman Patricia Sharpe, their least esteemed alumnus, can save the edifice from the Fallen Angel’s influence. But is it the Devil himself that’s taken hold of St. Jerome’s and its students, or just an ancient troublemaker up to old tricks? *** Written by Matt Wallace [...]
• Mother Tongue released on Tue, 07/31/2007 - 23:32
On a mission to tame a new world, man will turn against man, and even mother nature herself will have her say. *** Written by Carmelo Rafala Narrated by Rick Stringer With J. Marcus Xavior, John Cmar, Jack Hosley, Neil Stringer, Tony McCartney and Anne Stringer Promos Kick-A-Thon http://www.firstgiving.com/ctomasi Silent Universe http://www.silentuniverse.com/ Wander Radio http://www.wanderradio.com/ Heaven, Hell, and Earth http://www.podiobooks.com/title/heaven-season-three-earth KnitWitch’s SciFi/Fantasy Zone http://www.knitwitchzone.com/ Mother Tongue Copyright 2007 Carmelo Rafala http://carmelorafala.blogspot.com/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 [...]
• Deck Gibson: Far Reach Commander! released on Sat, 07/14/2007 - 14:31
Matt Wallace’s classic style space adventure Deck Gibson and the Stardust Dancers is now on Decoder Ring Theatre. This is another great production by the talented people who have done the fantastic Black Jack Justice and Red Panda Adventures. Here is the description from their site: When Far Reach Control intercepts a distress call from members of [...]
• Precision Pictures buys two stories by Matt Wallace released on Tue, 07/10/2007 - 18:06
July 10th, 2007 — Precision Pictures Pty Ltd. announced today it has acquired the film rights to Parsec Award winning author Matt Wallace’s acclaimed experimental podcast novel The Failed Cities Monologues. The Sydney-based production company has also purchased the rights to Wallace’s short story “Delve.” The author will adapt both properties for the screen [...]
• Delve released on Sat, 06/30/2007 - 12:05
Every twelve hours the light above his door burns bloody and bright. Every twelve hours a new batch rolls off the genetic assembly line, the saplings that will grow into a new human race. And every twelve hours Lofgren Stenz must delve, deep beneath the surface of our shared consciousness. The purpose of the delve [...]
• Last Flight of the Esperanza released on Sat, 06/02/2007 - 22:44
Fifteen ships left Earth in search of new places for humans to live. When the Esperanza 15 crashes, only one of the crew is left alive. How will she survive when she is the only human on an entire planet? *** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Ali Groves Promo Moldawer in the Morning Podcast http://www.moldawer.com/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer [...]
• Firstborn released on Sat, 05/12/2007 - 00:16
Innocence is the best containment. The ultimate in reform for those who committed the First True Sin: Rebellion. But is an innocent mortal soul enough to contain the dark essence of a Fallen Angel? *** Written by Michael Natale Narrated by Rick Stringer Special guests: Tee Morris, Mur Lafferty, Michael R. Mennenga, and Chuck Tomasi Promos The Billibub Baddings [...]
• First of May released on Tue, 05/01/2007 - 20:14
OK, everyone, you have to go listen to this great song. It is a mix of Jonathon Coulton’s “First of May” put together by podcasters. WARNING: this is not work safe or child safe. First of May - Joe Murphy Mix This song is dedicated to the memory of podcast pioneer Joe Murphy. It’s only been a month, [...]
• Maidenhead released on Sat, 04/28/2007 - 00:21
Even the dirtiest business can produce something immaculate. *** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Nan Worthington DZ Allen’s Muzzle Flash Balticon The Balticon Podcast Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Slumber Party released on Fri, 04/20/2007 - 11:42
Impulse: a sudden, involuntary inclination prompting to action. Will she resist? *** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Dani Cutler http://www.truthseekerscast.com http://www.theaudioaddicts.com DZ Allen’s Muzzle Flash Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Anne Stringer http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Notes released on Sun, 04/15/2007 - 21:20
Sometimes the right story can change your life. And sometimes it’s too late. *** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Rich Sigfrit http://www.outcastmultimedia.com/ http://dzallen.blogspot.com/ http://outoftheguttermagazine.blogspot.com/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Sacrifice released on Tue, 04/03/2007 - 02:30
Father Michael Brannigan isn’t your average priest. Since childhood he’s been a medium, a powerful seer of spirits. But in the jungles of Africa, he’s about to experience something unlike anything he’s ever seen before… *** Written by Jason McDowell Narrated by Rick Stringer and Ali Groves The Joe Murphy Memorial Fund http://joemurphymemorialfund.org/ Jason McDowell http://www.myspace.com/jason_mcdowell HTFib http://www.htfib.co.uk/index.html Children of the Gods http://www.childrenofthegods.net/ The Time [...]
• The Dead Man and The Berserk released on Mon, 03/26/2007 - 00:13
We know transhumanism as a philosophical concept, but in one techno-genetic future they’ll come to know it as a plague. And if you think the disease is deadly, wait until you meet the cure… *** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Scott Sigler Promos Ancestor http://www.scottsigler.net Murky Depths http://www.murkydepths.com Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Bloody Monday released on Tue, 03/20/2007 - 00:35
Today is Monday, Bloody Monday, and we’re celebrating with a special episode to tell you, our fans, all about it. I know that many of you are familiar with Scott Sigler, one of the pioneering voices in podcast fiction and author of the hit podcast novels Earthcore, Infection, and The Rookie. Now Scott’s most subversive work, Ancestor, is coming out [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 26: The Maven released on Mon, 03/12/2007 - 15:52
For street mediators and their watchers, life and death lives in a shot glass placed over a smashed steel slug. Only one among their ranks can wrap up the story of the Failed Cities. The Maven is about to have the last word, and if you’ve come this far, you owe it to yourself to [...]
• No World for Warriors released on Mon, 03/05/2007 - 04:30
War remains a constant throughout human history. How we wage war does not. When a man that has battled with Spartans, Celtic barbarians, and Mongol hordes joins today’s techno military, the question becomes: Is there a place for warriors among soldiers? And when you’ve seen the rise and fall of a thousand nations and [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 25: d’Anger released on Fri, 02/23/2007 - 02:11
A good hustler knows when to get out of town. A good con woman leaves on their own terms. And a femme fatale does it in style . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Stacey Griffith-Livingston http://www.variantfrequencies.com PROMOS Slice of SciFi http://sliceofscifi.com/ Podiobooks.com http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/book.php?ID=110 Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace February 2007
• Failed Cities Monologues 24: Klimenko released on Fri, 02/09/2007 - 16:58
What’s the difference between being heroism and self-preservation? Just ask Valeri Klimenko. While the whole city celebrates him as the man who caught notorious serial killer The Conductor, the constable-turned-detective sits in his darkened apartment with a glass of scotch, taking solace only in the fact that he’s lived through the week with a [...]
• Life Sentence released on Mon, 02/05/2007 - 00:17
“Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time.” But for a man who lives outside the fringe of society, there’s never been a choice. Time is all he’s got, and he’s serving a life sentence of a different kind. *** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Jeff Frank http://www.variantfrequencies.com PROMOS Podiobooks.com: http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/book.php?ID=110 Copyright 2007 Rick Stringer and Anne Stringer
• Failed Cities Monologues 23: Fera released on Sun, 01/28/2007 - 18:43
Fera’s past is written in her own scarred flesh. Tonight, watching her lifeblood run slowly into the gutters of the Failed Cities, hear that history recounted by Fera’s own mind as she battles the one enemy that has threatened her for so long like no other: Death . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 22: Truck released on Fri, 01/19/2007 - 02:45
Tonight’s the night. Truck’s sharpening his blade to a razor edge, and a chance meeting with the reluctant Detective Klimenko has provided the set-up for him to carve out the revenge he’s been chasing after at a 100 miles an hour . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Ian Jones http://www.variantfrequencies.com PROMOS Billibub Baddings: http://www.teemorris.com/billipodcast/ Podiobooks.com: http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/book.php?ID=110 Copyright 2007 [...]
• See released on Sat, 01/06/2007 - 01:12
One unusually warm winter morning, she wakes up and finds that something she took for granted — about the entire universe — has radically changed. It is either the end of reality — or the beginning of a new one… **** Written by A.R.Yngve Narrated by A.R.Yngve http://www.variantfrequencies.com http://yngve.bravehost.com PROMOS The Sci Fi Podcast Network: http://www.tsfpn.com/ The Failed Cities Monologues: http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/book.php?ID=110 Variant Frequencies Copyright 2007 [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 21: Sterne released on Fri, 12/29/2006 - 12:42
Tonight, as street preachers poise for war, Rastafarian soldiers pray for battle, and The Stacks prepare for Judgment Day, Sterne is just trying to write the end of his novel before The Feral Twins write the end on him. And it’s anybody’s guess who’ll get the last word . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 20: Ferus released on Sun, 12/17/2006 - 16:30
Sometimes things go wrong. Sometimes dead wrong. But for the first time in their storied and bloody careers, Ferus is the one making decisions for The Feral Twins. His strength has always been their deadliest weapon, but only when guided by his sister’s hand. Tonight, if they’re going to get out alive, Ferus will [...]
• A Story of Kindness released on Tue, 12/05/2006 - 00:02
A traveling salesman learns that a story or two can help ease the burdens of a post-apocalyptic world — not to mention push a sale or two. But, of course, some stories don’t always turn out the way you think…. **** Written by Carmelo Rafala Narrated by Rick Stringer http://www.variantfrequencies.com http://carmelorafala.blogspot.com/ PROMOS The Immortals by Tracy and Laura Hickman http://www.podiobooks.com/podiobooks/book.php?ID=76 The Failed Cities [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 19: Ethan released on Mon, 11/27/2006 - 01:26
There’s no chapter in the Steel Gospel on the apocalypse, but that’s exactly what the street preachers are facing tonight: Their own personal end of times. As blood and fire threaten to engulf Ethan, his brethren, and their city, the question isn’t whether or not they’ll survive to see the dawn, but whether or [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 18: Operative 853 released on Mon, 11/13/2006 - 02:24
You’re not the only one invested in the story of The Failed Cities. The Nicodemus Consortium is very interested in what’s been happening on both sides of the river, and one of their best operatives is about to give them a full report. Be warned that the Consortium protects their secrecy with a vengeance. Eavesdrop [...]
• The Gift released on Fri, 11/03/2006 - 00:11
I’ve heard that the body becomes lighter at the moment of death. Just a little, but enough to measure. As if the soul could be weighed, its departure verified. I look closely, to see if I can detect its ascent… *** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Jan Dalton http://www.variantfrequencies.com PROMOS StarShipSofa: http://www.starshipsofa.com Lipstick Aliens Podcast: http://lipstickaliens.libsyn.com/ Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 17: The Maven released on Fri, 10/27/2006 - 00:04
What do you do when your life and your livelihood both depend on words and your voice has been locked away inside your own head? For The Maven, the answer to that question lies inward. And the only thing worse than searching for it is finding out what’s waiting when he finally opens his [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 16: d’Anger released on Sun, 10/15/2006 - 19:16
Interlude or prelude. When it’s a romantic encounter with d’Anger you can never be sure which you’re caught up in. Learning about her past, however, you might know which to expect . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Stacey Griffith-Livingston http://www.variantfrequencies.com Dateline Jasoom: http://www.panthanpress.com/ Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace October 2006
• Satin Widows released on Wed, 10/04/2006 - 00:06
It’s October, and in the spirit of the month we’re turning our dial to horror with a story written just for All Hallows Eve. This frightening frequency is the tale of two strangers who meet on a lonely night in a grand old hotel. They’re about to learn that sometimes it’s better to stay home [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 15: Constable Klimenko released on Thu, 09/21/2006 - 00:20
A new detective’s shield, an old suit, and a lethal case no one else wants. It’s not the way Valeri Klimenko, the former constable, wants to start out his night. But they may have all underestimated this simple young man from the Ukraine, who’s been pushed just about as far as he’s willing to [...]
• Parsec Award Winners released on Tue, 09/19/2006 - 20:00
I wasn’t going to do a bragging post about our Parsec Award, but then I saw this picture. Back row left, that’s Matt Wallace, author of the winning story, Absolution, Insured, and Rick Stringer, producer of the podcast and narrator of the story. They’re in excellent company. Also in the photo are such luminaries as Michael [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 14: Fera released on Thu, 09/14/2006 - 00:17
Fera and her brother have murdered, maimed, and massacred on every continent across the globe, but it’s the hard, ugly lessons she learned as a girl that command Fera’s pathology. When her intended victim for the night is snatched away by a resourceful pit fighter, it sparks a recall that can only lead to [...]
• Cell released on Thu, 09/07/2006 - 21:10
Life on the very edge of the solar system is a bleak nightmare, punctuated only by the blissful euphoria afforded by the drug, trace. Andi is a trace addict. Trace is Andi’s only escape from his crushing life. But a new drug is taking hold of Andi. Cell is strong, [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 13: Truck released on Wed, 08/23/2006 - 23:22
Truck lives for the action, for life on the edge of a blade. But when a routine pick-up goes a hundred miles south of wrong, that pace comes to a crashing halt… **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Ian Jones http://www.variantfrequencies.com Sundown Lounge Podzine: http://www.larrywinfield.com/sundownlounge.htm Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace August 2006
• Failed Cities Monologues 12: Sterne released on Sun, 08/13/2006 - 12:58
Jump into the story with Sterne. He’s about to live one of his own pulp adventures, but unlike Curly, his fearless juggernaut alter ego, Sterne is going to find out that the real bad guys don’t wear hats. And his instructors for the evening? The Feral Twins . . . **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by [...]
• The Dark Harvest released on Tue, 08/08/2006 - 15:05
Every season it grew stronger. Every season more children vanished. Every season the gardeners dwelling grew, forcing the village to retreat its borders, until at last it could shrink no further… **** Written and Narrated by Adrian Grey Marsden http://www.variantfrequencies.com http://www.adriangrey.com/ The Dark Harvest Copyright 2006 Adrian Grey Marsden Variant Frequencies Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace August 2006
• Failed Cities Monologues 11: Ferus released on Sun, 07/16/2006 - 21:54
Boredom’s a dangerous thing when you’re one of The Feral Twins, and not even arson, kidnapping, and back alley crucifixions can relieve it. Ferus just wants one worthy opponent before the night is through. He’s forgotten what the Chinese say about what you wish for… **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Neil Stringer http://www.variantfrequencies.com Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer [...]
• The Last Frequency released on Tue, 07/04/2006 - 22:47
Spend a night in the far reach with Sherk Maxwell, doctor of broadcast journalism. Sherk is humanity’s last voice of dissent, set forth on a mic and beamed out across deep space to every rift-tripper and manic ET roaming the great void. But as the same slimy threat that evacuated Earth encroaches on Dr. [...]
• The Failed Cities Monologues 10: Ethan released on Mon, 06/26/2006 - 00:46
Reverend Ethan is a man who likes to keep things simple: a collar, a street to keep, a stick to keep them with. But tonight, with war looming just around a battered brick corner, things are about to get complicated. A missing mediator, a fallen street preacher left as a message, a mysterious lady [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 09: Sally released on Fri, 06/16/2006 - 01:33
If you’re new to the Failed Cities, there’s only one place to go if you want to be in the know, and it’s not some digital Orwellian info-matrix. It’s a tiny tarot den in the shadiest part of town. Psychic Sally is a palm-reader with a third eye on all the action, and for [...]
• The Spoils of War released on Sat, 06/03/2006 - 18:12
Pohraen’s childhood was dominated by the interminable war on her planet; only the music of the 100th Day gatherings could lift her mood. Then, in a last desperate arms race, a bizarre turn of events sowed the seeds of change. **** Written by DJ Burnham Narrated by Rick Stringer http://www.variantfrequencies.com http://www.djburnham.com Variant Frequencies Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace The [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 08: The Maven released on Sun, 05/28/2006 - 00:22
When fevered streets reach their boiling point, you bring in a mediator. When it’s looking like back alley war, you need a maven. Tonight was already going to be his toughest mediation yet. Then his throat got put on the bargaining table… **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Jan Dalton http://www.variantfrequencies.com Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace May [...]
• Parsec Awards released on Tue, 05/23/2006 - 00:25
The first annual Parsec Awards, honoring excellence in podcasting, will be presented at this year’s Dragoncon, to be held in Atlanta in September. Nominations are currently being accepted at The Parsec Awards. Categories include: • Best Speculative Fiction Story, Short Form (Pick your favorite Variant Frequencies short!) • Best Speculative Fiction Story, Long Form (May we suggest The [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 07: d’Anger released on Sun, 05/14/2006 - 22:15
In the Failed Cities, being beautiful can make you a victim. Being beautiful and smart can make you dangerous. d’Anger has a flawless form, a Botticelli face…and an IQ of 175… **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Stacey Griffith http://www.variantfrequencies.com Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace April 2006
• Dead of Night released on Sat, 05/06/2006 - 03:36
Every night I strolled the same path, looking for him. The nights were getting colder. Even in the short time I was out, my fingers were aching from it, and I worried that he was frozen somewhere. I didn’t know where to begin to look… **** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Heidi Jones Music performed by Neil [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 06: Constable Klimenko released on Mon, 04/24/2006 - 01:56
Constable Valeri Klimenko, whose father and grandfather were both Heroes of Ukraine, never had any intention of living up to his family’s legacy. Now he’s been made a detective and forced onto the trail of the most feared and talked about serial killer in the city’s history. If it weren’t for that damned Reuben [...]
• The Failed Cities Monologues 05: Fera released on Tue, 04/11/2006 - 11:54
Fera, alpha female of The Feral Twins. Death lives inside her, and it’s a reality she shares with all those she meets, whether they want its secrets or not. But is Fera a predator… or just the ultimate survivor? **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Mel Hall http://www.variantfrequencies.com Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace April 2006
• Children of the Androphagi released on Sat, 04/01/2006 - 19:36
In the 1930’s 52nd Street between Fifth and Sixth Avenue was home to the speakeasy. In the 2030’s it’s all about the breakdowns, where they mix biochem cocktails and spark the Ash of the Dead, sucking its acrid smoke through bone pipes. The big ticket is, of course, shooting distilled endorphins. Yes, they’d found [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 04: Truck released on Sun, 03/19/2006 - 17:23
The news webs call him The Conductor. He’s responsible for the disappearances of at least thirty young women, all prostitutes. Their bodies are never found. And oh, yes, you’re about to discover why… **** Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Ian Jones http://www.variantfrequencies.com Copyright 2006 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace March 2006
• Failed Cities Monologues 03: Sterne released on Fri, 03/10/2006 - 01:42
Walk the streets between the Stacks with Sterne, a pit fighter that splits his nights between brawling for cash and spinning tales of old school tough guys and detectives. The Stacks is considered nothing more than a neo hippie ghetto. But to the folks that live here, the eve trippers and broken artists and [...]
• Podcasts We Like released on Mon, 03/06/2006 - 03:52
This list isn’t going to be all inclusive, we just wanted to give a shout out to some of the ones we’ve listened to and liked. It’s a helluva community out there, and we’re proud to be part of it. Our encounters with other podcasters (Podders? Casties? Is there a nickname?) have been awesome. We’ve [...]
• Evelyn released on Wed, 03/01/2006 - 12:06
At least Mom doesn’t walk me all the way to the door. That would be so embarrassing!… They can be stolen away and terrible things can be done to them… I used to be that little girl, the one walking with her mom… What does she think is gonna happen in this dumb neighborhood?… [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 02: Ferus released on Wed, 02/22/2006 - 02:51
Within social circles linked by blood The Feral Twins are more than assassins, they’re celebrities. A predator pack of two that bring animal spectacle to murder, they have no past, just question marks that hang like sharpened sickles above their heads. Ferus is silent death, his sister’s single-minded enforcer. But there’s the voice of [...]
• Failed Cities Monologues 01: Ethan released on Wed, 02/15/2006 - 01:40
Two cities separated by 16 miles of river. One side has been written off, zeroed out by its elected caretakers. Now men with white collars and nighted sticks patrol the streets. They’re peacekeepers, following a new gospel, the Steel Gospel. Ethan is one of them; part clergy, part lawman, part soldier. A shepherd in [...]
• Absolution Insured released on Mon, 02/13/2006 - 01:16
I’d spotted Carey. He heard the Whirring too. He’d grabbed my baseball bat out of the front seat, and now he was standing, braced against the open passenger side door, in his best Sammy Sosa stance. I couldn’t believe it, not even after knowing the guy for two years. He was actually going to [...]
• Another Man’s Run - Part 2 released on Wed, 01/25/2006 - 02:00
You thought that was the sun rising over Saturn and ain’t that a sight when really a superflare of magnesium was covering the approach of a creepy-creeper. And by the time the light dissipated they were right on top of you. **** This is the second of a two-part podcast. Written by Matt Wallace Narrated by Rick Stringer [...]
• Another Man’s Run - Part 1 released on Wed, 01/25/2006 - 01:00
They weren’t family in the office. It wasn’t a brotherhood. They weren’t even friends. But they’d all been assigned a singular shitty fate, and that made them the same. When Management descended to rob a corpse of that departed man’s few meager possessions it didn’t stand with the other postmen. One day all of [...]
• Variant Frequencies Intro released on Wed, 01/25/2006 - 00:00
Variant Frequencies - Your speculative fiction dial. Find us at www.variantfrequencies.com Variant Frequencies is a podcast that stretches the entire bandwidth of genre fiction, modulated by a constant element of the fantastic. Every month we give you a new story. Our goal at Variant Frequencies is to entertain and expose you to our work, and we work [...]
• Birth and Death released on Sun, 03/16/2008 - 23:39
Birth rules the life of a midwife, but she has also seen plenty of death. When she realizes she is immortal, birth and death begin to look the same. She knows that any new baby she helps bring into the world will die, in time. But she learns to look beyond the spectre of death [...]
• Jack Wakes Up for free released on Sat, 03/08/2008 - 15:24
One of our friends from podcasting and from Podiobooks has his book coming out on Amazon. Seth Harwood is one more author who is showing that giving your work away for free can lead to success. Of course, that work still has to be good. We think Seth’s book is good. However, you don’t have [...]
• Saint Darwin’s Spirituals released on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 06:00
Ghost inspectors and golems patrol the streets of Whitechapel. Prostitutes turn tricks for the fever-dream flesh lusts of the spiritual. And the statue of Saint Darwin, the scientist who broke the barrier between the natural and the supernatural, oversees it all. Now a disciple of Darwin - a woman of skin and bone [...]
• Young Junius released on Thu, 05/01/2008 - 06:00
Before he got to be big in the San Francisco drug game (JACK WAKES UP), Junius Ponds had to cut his teeth on the small-time capers and crimes of a fourteen-year-old wanna be gangster on the late 80s streets of greater Boston. With his brother Temple just killed, a fresh nine in his hand, and [...]
• Help Sigler released on Fri, 04/11/2008 - 22:40
Our friends J.C. Hutchins and Seth Harwood put together this audio file specifically for the Variant Frequencies listeners. They are trying to help Scott Sigler make it onto the New York Times Best Seller List. The thought behind this push is that if we can get Scott Sigler’s Infected onto the NY Times list, then [...]
• Tex’s Last Run released on Wed, 04/09/2008 - 01:21
Savage circumstances can make for strange allies. And sometimes, those allies shouldn’t exist. *** Written by Jonathan C. Gillespie Narrated by Rick Stringer, P.G. Holyfield, and Anne Stringer Promo Murder at Avedon Hill http://pgholyfield.com/maah/ Matt Wallace’s The Next Fix http://www.thenextfix.net/ Tex’s Last Run Copyright 2008 Jonathan C. Gillespie http://jonathancg.net/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2008 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com NOTE: There was an error found in the audio file. [...]
• 7th Son OBSIDIAN Poster released on Tue, 05/20/2008 - 06:00
Posters By Executive Order 12919: Martial Law is in effect for the United States and its territories… Stay in your homes… Your government is in control… Bring a piece of the nationwide 7th Son: OBSIDIAN blackout into your world with these fourteen collectible propaganda posters! These high-resolution printable posters — which would appear in the 7th Son [...]
• Hypericon 4 released on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 02:55
Hypericon is returning to Nashville, Tennessee June 27-29, 2008. Hypericon is a speculative fiction convention celebrating science fiction, horror, fantasy, literature, arts, and media. Variant Frequencies will be represented by both Matt Wallace and Anne Stringer. They both are participating in panels. If you are going to be near Nashville that weekend, stop in and [...]
• More Deck Gibson released on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 02:16
Deck Gibson: Far Reach Commander is back on Decoder Ring Theatre. They are running the second of six new episodes, Deck Gibson and Two Days on the Tundra of Terror by Matt Wallace. Here is the description from their site: Responding to a faint distress call brings Deck to a frozen wasteland of a planet. With bone-chilling [...]
• Latchkeepers Act Two released on Thu, 06/12/2008 - 23:20
Alright, Matt Wallace fans. Just in case you have been living under a rock, Act Two of Latchkeepers is now on Stranger Things. I just watched it. You have to see it. Earl Newton and his crew have put together as good of a production as anything you will see on TV. Oh, that’s right, [...]
• The Next Fix Fan Art released on Wed, 06/11/2008 - 12:19
This is just too well done to ignore. One of Matt Wallace’s fans created some historical images for The Next Fix. This stuff is very cool. Go check out Matt’s blog to see them. (Warning, for those few of you who don’t know Matt Wallace. His blog is not for the easily offended.)
• Grounders released on Sun, 06/08/2008 - 02:12
Closing time. Game over. But some people think it’s more than a game. Some people don’t want to go home. They don’t have to, but they can’t stay here. Because you stay too long down here, they send the Grounders. *** Written by Jonathan McGoran Narration by Thomas “cmdln” Gideon Promos Nobilis Erotica http://nobilis.libsyn.com/ 7th Son Obsidian http://jchutchins.net Notes From the Vault http://www.crescentstation.net/ Tale Chasing http://www.talechasing.com/ The Command [...]
• Cut Man released on Sun, 07/27/2008 - 15:25
Every fighter needs a Cut Man in their corner. This is a special simulcast episode with Seth Harwood’s CrimeWAV, the first series of crime story podcasts on the web. Featuring some of your favorite crime authors in the coming weeks and months and posting a new episode every week. *** Written by Christa Faust Hosted by Seth Harwood CrimeWAV http://crimewav.com Cut Man Copyright [...]
• The Destruction of Sennacherib released on Fri, 07/11/2008 - 01:07
19th century London. A place and a history much like the one we know, and yet changed. As a separist army stands poised for war, two words will determine just how far its course will deviate. Lethal Configuration. It’s the key to saving an empire . . . or annihilating one. *** Written by Bryn Sparks Narration by [...]
• Tea and Chat released on Wed, 07/02/2008 - 23:58
Anne and I had a wonderful time talking with Stephen Kilbride, the host of the excellent Tea and Chat podcast. So, you want to know more about how we started Variant Frequencies? Here is your chance. If you liked it, please let Steve know. Also, if you haven’t heard it yet, Steve recently interviewed Matt Wallace.
• Adventures in Scifi Publishing released on Sun, 06/15/2008 - 14:22
Matt Wallace and Mur Lafferty are guests on Adventures in SciFi Publishing. Shaun Farrell does a great job interviewing both of them. If you are a Matt Wallace or Mur Lafferty fan, then you will want to check out this podcast. Even if you have heard other interviews with Matt and Mur, you will learn new [...]
• Maidenhead to be adapted to short film released on Fri, 09/26/2008 - 14:41
Matt Wallace’s flash fiction piece “Maidenhead” is being adapted to film by Julian Grant, who is the producer/director of RoboCop: Prime Directives. “Maidenhead” originally appeared on DZ Allen’s Muzzle Flash before running in the pages of Out of the Gutter. The story was part of a flash fiction series here on Variant Frequencies in April of [...]
• All The Time released on Fri, 09/19/2008 - 00:04
The watchmaker’s shop is filled with timepieces of all kinds, from the majestic grandfather clock to the most delicate pocketwatch: all the time in the world. But it’s not the many clocks adorning the walls that give him eternity. Or is it? *** Written by Anne Stringer Narration by Marck Pearlstone Music Digital Juice http://www.digitaljuice.com Sound Effects SoundSnap http://www.soundsnap.com Promos The Unbelievable Origin of Superspiff and [...]
• Rick on Pseudopod released on Fri, 09/12/2008 - 13:08
The latest Pseudopod story, “Front Row Seats” by Scott William Carter, features Rick Stringer as the narrator. We thing Variant Frequencies fans will like this story. FRONT ROW SEATS by Scott William Carter Daniel lingered in his cramped office at the University of Minnesota long after the other professors in the Math department called it a day. [...]
• All Good Things… released on Thu, 09/11/2008 - 10:20
Recently, our friends Chuck and Kreg from Technorama went on a behind the scenes tour of The Star Trek Experience. Here is what they had to say on their site, and a link to their show: While Chuck and I were in Last Vegas for the New Media Expo 2008, we knew that we had to make [...]
• Best Magazine or Anthology Podcast! released on Sun, 08/31/2008 - 10:47
For the third year in a row, Variant Frequencies has won a Parsec Award! We won in the new category, “Best Magazine or Anthology Podcast.” We are thrilled and amazed that we have won again. It is such an honor to win a Parsec Award. Thank you to everyone who has contributed to Variant Frequencies. [...]
• A Double Dose of Matt Wallace released on Mon, 08/25/2008 - 11:41
I don’t know if the world is ready for this one. Our two-time Parsec Award winner, Matt Wallace, (he is a finalist again this year), on both “Playing for Keeps - Stories of the Third Wave” by Mur Lafferty and J.C. Hutchin’s “7th Son Obsidian”. Here is the scoop from both of their sites! Stories of the [...]
• Queue released on Sun, 08/10/2008 - 23:28
Waiting in line is an unfortunate reality in modern life. When Frank McMurtry finds himself in a mysterious line with an eclectic group of strangers, he doesn’t want to be there…but is it better to stay, or walk away? *** Written by Anne Stringer Narration by Rick Stringer Promos Zombinc (The Takeover) http://zombinc.net/ New World Order http://www.edwardgtalbot.com Queue Copyright 2008 Anne Stringer http://anne-stringer.livejournal.com/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2008 Rick [...]
• The “End…” released on Fri, 12/05/2008 - 03:04
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• Best In Class released on Sat, 11/01/2008 - 11:00
700 horsepower.  Leather.  Fusion-based drive system.  And good intentions. *** Written by Jonathan C. Gillespie Narration by Chuck Tomasi Artwork by Paul Drummond Promos Technorama http://www.chuckchat.com Dragon Page With Class http://www.dragonpage.com Dunesteef http://www.dunesteef.com The Failed Cities Monologues http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-failed-cities-monologues/ Murky Depths http://www.murkydepths.com Paul Drummond http://www.pauldrummond.co.uk Best In Class Copyright 2008 Jonathan C. Gillespie http://jonathancg.net/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2008 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Get Out and Bloat released on Thu, 10/30/2008 - 11:47
One of our favorite authors, Jonathan Gillespie, has posted a fun Halloween story on his blog. It is also timely for the elections. Jonathan is an excellent writer, and you will see more from him here on Variant Frequencies very soon. Get Out and Bloat
• Under The Bridge Downtown released on Sun, 10/05/2008 - 20:38
The worst part about his daughter’s death wasn’t the terror of seeing half a ton of concrete separate from a bridge and smash through their windshield. It wasn’t even the deafening crunch when the fragment pulped Jessie’s head and sent her blood splattering over his cheek. It was his initial reaction once the shock wore [...]
• Prisoners released on Sun, 03/15/2009 - 01:24
A few weeks from retirement, a scientist looks back at her wasted life with regret. Now, at the end of her career, she is offered a chance to make a real difference to someone. But she’s been safely sheltered for so long… will she take the risk of a lifetime? *** Written by Anne Stringer Narrated by Marilyn [...]
• Gill Bando released on Sat, 02/21/2009 - 20:48
Not one of the assorted politically motivated killers in this bar knows they’re about to die. But that’s the thing about suicide bombers: you never see them coming. *** Written D. M. Moehrle Narrated by Jan Dalton Promos Cybrosis http://www.cybrosisnovel.com/ Balticon 43 http://balticon.org/ Gill Bando Copyright 2009 D. M. Moehrle Variant Frequencies Copyright 2009 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Well Told Tales: I Killed Awesome Man released on Sat, 02/07/2009 - 16:43
Well Told Tales has a fun series that they have been running called “I Killed Awesome Man.” I’m a guest voice in episode 5. http://welltoldtales.com/2009/02/05/i-killed-awesomeman-episode-5/ “I Killed Awesome Man” is written and produced by Finn Colgan. It is the story a mild-mannered comic book shop clerk who accidentally kills his favorite superhero…  then must assume his [...]
• Creature of God released on Sat, 01/24/2009 - 23:38
A botched deal. A quietly menacing, unholy, fatherly crime boss. A waking nightmare of small-time criminals, gothic bars, and neon churches. Johnny finds himself immersed in a dark, sinister underworld, struggling desperately to hold on as his humanity slips away. *** Written by Jack Mangan Voices: Heather Welliver, Kreg Steppe, John Cmar, Matt Wallace, J.C. Hutchins, Chris Lester, [...]
• Saint Darwin’s Spirituals Artwork Shortlisted for Award released on Thu, 01/22/2009 - 18:32
The cover art for Saint Darwin’s Spirituals by D.K. Thompson has been shortlisted for the BSFA Best Art Award. The artwork by Vincent Chong was commissioned by Murky Depths for their fourth issue. Vincent and Murky Depths were both kind enough to let us use the artwork for our podcast version of the story which [...]
• The End of Flesh - Part Four released on Fri, 12/26/2008 - 01:03
A trail of shed blood and sacrificed flesh, a pound of it his own, has led Detective Jon “Busboy” Pacson to the doorstep of a newer and even more terrifying secret kept by the carrion underground of the future. And the final answer lies Under the Dutchman . . . *** Written and narrated by Matt Wallace Promos The [...]
• The End of Flesh - Part Three released on Sun, 12/21/2008 - 01:19
After a shoot-out and a close encounter with a butcher knife Pacs has a new clue, but it will take him into the deepest, darkest heart of the carrion underworld: NecroPhasiac. Will you follow? *** Written and narrated by Matt Wallace Promos The Next Fix http://tinyurl.com/TheNexFix Playing For Keeps http://www.playingforkeepsnovel.com/ The Failed Cities Monologues http://www.podiobooks.com/title/the-failed-cities-monologues/ The End of Flesh Copyright 2008 Matt Wallace http://matt-wallace.net/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2008 Rick [...]
• The End of Flesh - Part Two released on Sat, 12/13/2008 - 12:58
Pacs has been put on the trail of cannibal killers who’ve claimed a high-profile victim: the son of a controversial city councilman. His investigation brings “Busboy” face-to-face with Rosalie Barello, sister to the deceased. Beautiful and enigmatic, will she prove to be his strongest ally . . . or his prime suspect? *** Written and narrated by [...]
• The End of Flesh - Part One released on Sat, 12/06/2008 - 15:06
Meet New York City Police Detective Jon “Busboy” Pacs. Pacs walks a secret beat that takes him through the dirty underground of what may be Humanity’s last taboo. But even in the starved and not-so-distant future, the final taboo is still all about flesh . . . *** Written and narrated by Matt Wallace Promos The Next Fix http://tinyurl.com/TheNexFix Playing For Keeps http://www.playingforkeepsnovel.com/ Two-Minute Danger [...]
• Remember Joe 2009 released on Wed, 04/01/2009 - 06:00
No matter how crazy the time or the schedules in life get, we make time to remember; and on April 1st, Jack and I are asking that you remember our fallen friend, Joe Murphy. For those of you new to podcasting, you might have missed the audio wit and always-clever banter of my friend, Joe Murphy. [...]
• The Next Fix-Kindle Promo #001 (featuring JC Hutchins) released on Sun, 03/29/2009 - 22:35
This is so cool everyone. JC Hutchins has helped out Matt Wallace with a new video promo for The Next Fix on the Kindle.
• Parsec Awards 2009 released on Tue, 04/28/2009 - 13:59
The Parsec Awards are now open for submissions for 2009. As you all know, Variant Frequencies has done well at the Parsec Awards. We don’t know if we can win an unprecedented fourth year in a row, but that sure would be nice. Here is a list of our episodes that qualify for Best Speculative Fiction [...]
• How To Grow Your Geek released on Mon, 04/27/2009 - 22:13
If you want to listen to a different type of interview, go to “How To Grow Your Geek” http://www.howtogrowyourgeek.net/. Susie interviewed me about being a geeky parent. It was a fun interview, and we even talked about the podcast some. I had a great time. Thank you Susie!
• TITLE FIGHT: Round #1 released on Fri, 04/24/2009 - 15:30
Round one of the big smackdown in the “Rookie” universe. *** Written by Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace Narrated by Scott Sigler TITLE FIGHT: Round #1 Copyright 2009 Scott Sigler and Matt Wallace http://www.scottsigler.com http://www.matt-wallace.com Variant Frequencies Copyright 2009 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com VF_Ep085_TitleFight01-042409.mp3 VF085: TITLE FIGHT: Round #1
• The Last Kayfabe released on Sun, 04/19/2009 - 23:13
This is a special joint podcast with Seth Harwood’s Crime Wav. *** Written by Ray Banks Narrated by Sean “Dogg” Robertson Promos Seth Harwood’s Crime Wav http://www.crimewave.com Kronos http://www.jeremyrobinsononline.com/ Technorama http://www.chuckchat.com Well Told Tales http://www.welltoldtales.com Penguicon 2009 http://www.penguicon.org The Last Kayfabe Copyright 2009 Ray Banks http://www.thesaturdayboy.com/ Variant Frequencies Copyright 2009 Rick Stringer and Matt Wallace http://www.variantfrequencies.com
• Full Throttle Space Tales #3: Space Grunts! released on Sat, 04/11/2009 - 10:56
Mark your calendars! On May 14th, 2009 you will be able to get your hands on a new anthology, “Full Throttle Space Tales #3: Space Grunts,” edited by Dayton Ward. The part that really has us excited is that it contains a story by Anne Stringer and Jason McDowell. The book is edited by Dayton [...]
• Under The Bed released on Sun, 04/05/2009 - 00:41
Bad Dreams. Shadows on the wall. Things that go bump in the night.  Something lurks in the darkness to whisper things no child should hear. To remind young minds of things no child should remember. And to feed. It waits, hungry but patient, in the blackness under the bed. *** Written by Michael Natale Narrated by Michael A. Stackpole Promos Ad [...]