Dive into the chilling world of 'Read Before Midnight' - where horror meets sci-fi in the haunting landscapes of rural Appalachia. Experience spine-tingling tales of small-town terrors, cosmic horrors, dystopian futures, and supernatural encounters that blur the lines between this world and the next. From cosmic entities devouring entire towns to dystopian futures of horrific decisions and consequences, W.H. Maxwell's stories push the boundaries of horror and speculative fiction. Each episode weaves a tapestry of interconnected characters and locations, creating a rich, unsettling universe that grows with every story. Perfect for fans of Stephen King's unnerving small-town horrors, H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic dread, Black Mirror's disturbing near-futures, and Shirley Jackson's psychological suspense. 'Read Before Midnight' doesn't just scare - it makes you question the nature of reality, morality, and humanity itself. With vivid prose, complex characters, and
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Signup to Generate a PitchDive into the chilling world of 'Read Before Midnight' - where horror meets sci-fi in the haunting landscapes of rural Appalachia. Experience spine-tingling tales of small-town terrors, cosmic horrors, dystopian futures, and supernatural encounters that blur the lines between this world and the next. From cosmic entities devouring entire towns to dystopian futures of horrific decisions and consequences, W.H.
Read Before Midnight is hosted by W. H. Maxwell. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The Forgotten Place - Part 1" (22 September 2025, 35 minutes), "Romulus - Part 2" (13 February 2024, 32 minutes), and "Romulus - Part 1" (22 January 2024, 28 minutes).
Read Before Midnight publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 37 minutes across 14 episodes.
Booking probability for Read Before Midnight is 20%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Read Before Midnight requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Read Before Midnight's contact route on record: verified email.
W. H. Maxwell hosts Read Before Midnight, a fiction podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Read Before Midnight, your passage into the strange and the sinister. Season 2 continues with Episode 4 – The Forgotten Place, Part One by W.H. Maxwell. Step into the Allegheny dusk, where...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Read Before Midnight," your gateway to enigmatic horror tales. Brace yourself for Season 2, delving into Episode 2 - "Romulus" by W.H. Maxwell. Step into the shadows of Romulus, where...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to "Read Before Midnight," your gateway to enigmatic horror tales. Brace yourself for Season 2, delving into Episode 2 - "Romulus" by W.H. Maxwell. Step into the shadows of Romulus, where...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - S2E1 - "Familiar Strangers", by W.H. Maxwell. Familiar Strangers - a woman returns home from a business trip and discovers herself a stranger in her own home. The 1st episode of...
Episode #10
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - Episode Ten - "Artificial Fear", by W.H. Maxwell. A series of scenes shows a change taking place around the world. The 10th episode and final episode in the 1st season, of the...
Episode #9
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - Episode Nine - "HOGS", by W.H. Maxwell. A group of hunters up north encounter an example of adaptation. The 9th episode and 8th story in the series, of the horror and science...
Episode #8
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - Episode Eight - "Witches of Nantahala", by W.H. Maxwell. Old Nan recounts to her great-great granddaughter, a tale from her own life of times long past, and the time she had to...
Episode #7
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - Episode Seven - "Thursday Special", by W.H. Maxwell. A hurt woman from the past brings a strange device to a small town deli. The sixth episode in the series, of the horror and...
Episode #6
Send us Fan Mail Read Before Midnight - Episode Six - "The Dive". A hospice patient and a nurse must travel to the edge of beyond. The sixth episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before...
Episode #5
Send us Fan Mail Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Five- "The Hole". In a world long past saving, six boys find a hole in the ground with the promise of something greater inside. The fifth episode...
Episode #4
Send us Fan Mail Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Four- "GOBS". A man at the edge of space must struggle between his trust in technology and his own survival. The fourth episode in the series, of...
Episode #3
Send us Fan Mail Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Three- "Who We Used To Be". When she awakens with The Other leaning over her broken body, a young woman must come to terms with her survival. The...
Episode #2
Send us Fan Mail Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Two- "Last Sheriff of Morton County - Part 2". "Whatever had killed those boys was inside that house at the end of Langmore Street. . . " And so...
Episode #1
Send us Fan Mail Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode One - "Last Sheriff of Morton County - Part One". "Whatever had killed those boys was inside that house at the end of Langmore Street. . . " And...
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