Hosted by Unknown Host · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 92 episodes
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Cold Open Stories was founded as a love-letter to short fiction and pulp stories which have the power to quickly throw us into new worlds, cultures, and feelings. Enjoy unofficial short fiction, audio dramas, and immersive experiences that transform fan-writing into professional productions. Find more at coldopenstories.com.
Unknown Host hosts Cold Open Stories, a fiction show with 92 episodes published.
Hollow Men 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hollow-men/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Darren Davies Performed by Simon Alison - www.simonalison.com Directed
🍽️ The Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-sun-is-a-dish-best-served-cold/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Daniel Dolgos. Perfor
🦟 Cold Blooded. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/cold-blooded/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Trent Ball Performed by Nikolas Yuen - https://x.com/nikyuen Join
Sub Divo 🦅 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/sub-divo/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec Performed by Hannah Hellwig - https:/
Divine Intervention ☀️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/divine-intervention/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec Performed by Jo
Assistance Required ⛓️💥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/assistance-required/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Kyle Hagen - https://x.com/Iron_Shrike Performed b
Password123 🔐 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/password123/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Lincoln Addington Performed by Kailynn Harbert - https://x.com/Kailyn
Traitor's Sight 🙈 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/traitors-sight/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Liam Taylor Performed by Matthew Houlihan - https://www.instag
Good Business ⚖️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/good-business/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Gregory Williams - https://x.com/gwillwrites Performed by Simon A
🔫 The Good Soldier. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-good-soldier/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec Performed by Marchan
📺 Parasomnia. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/parasomnia/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by E. Nicole Gary - https://x.com/nickyinbrooklyn Performed by Lindsay Za
Through The Eyes Of The Machine God 🧿 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/through-the-eyes-of-the-machine-god/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Colby Brennan Perform
🛸 Lights In The Sky. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/lights-in-the-sky/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Morgan Young - https://writeryoung.com/ Performed by Nin
Unnatural Selection 🧬 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/unnatural-selection/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by M.D. Nugent. Performed by Sarah McManus - https://www
🎡 Eldritch Park. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/eldritch-park/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Chris Buxey - https://x.com/chris_buxey Performed by RJ Bayley -
The Witch Of Rig 7 🧙♀️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-witch-of-rig-7/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Benjamin Joseph - https://x.com/benswritingtime Perf
🛻 No Longer. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/no-longer/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Harry Gillett - https://x.com/TheHarrySillett Performed by Elizabeth Pla
A Traitor Twice Over 🦷 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/a-traitor-twice-over/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Chris Buxey - https://twitter.com/chris_buxey Perfo
🐺 Nightbound. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/nightbound/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Daniel Dolgos Performed by Stephanie Tobin - https://www.instagram.com
From A Moment Of Weakness 🍗 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/from-a-moment-of-weakness/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Benjamin Joseph - https://x.com/benswriti
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