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Cold Open Stories
by Cold Open Stories
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.
Episodes
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The Shaking [40K Fast Fiction]
The Shaking 🫨 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-shaking/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Jared Lollar Performed by Robb Conlon - https://www.westportstudiosllc.com/ Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on...
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Future In A Whale Fall - Original Worlds Audiobook
🐳 Future In A Whale Fall Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/future-in-a-whale-fall/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by H.J. Beardall. Performances by H.J. Beardall - https://haydebeardallvo.carrd.co/ Lanessa Tremblett - https://lanessavo.ca/...
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One Hundred And Fourteen Kilos [40K Fast Fiction]
One Hundred And Fourteen Kilos 🧳 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/one-hundred-and-fourteen-kilos/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Mario F. Telarico Performed by Ann Hurd - https://www.instagram.com/iamannhurd/ Additional voice by Philip C…
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Call for Submissions - Original Worlds
You shouldn't need a study guide just to enjoy a great piece of fiction. No required viewing, no 50-page homework - just open to page one and let a brand-new universe unravel around you. At Cold Open Stories, we live for the magic of character-driven tales that make readers feel something long...
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Hollow Men [40K Fast Fiction]
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 & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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The Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold - Original Worlds Audiobook
🍽️ 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. Performed by: Stephanie Tobin, Logan Raposo, Ash Albiniak, and Hayden Beardall.…
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Cold Blooded - Original Worlds Audiobook
🦟 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 our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w This...
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Sub Divo [Fast Fiction]
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://x.com/thejediexile21 and Ryan Negron - https://x.com/RyanNegronVO Directed &...
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Divine Intervention [Fast Fiction]
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 Jonathan Cox - https://x.com/JonVOA Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join...
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Assistance Required [Fast Fiction]
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 by Philip C. - https://x.com/AWhaleVO Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff…
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Password123 [Fast Fiction]
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/KailynnHarbert Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on...
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Traitor's Sight [Fast Fiction]
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.instagram.com/houlihanmatt/ Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing...
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Good Business [Fast Fiction]
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 Alison - www.simonalison.com Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our...
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The Good Soldier - Original Worlds Audiobook
🔫 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 Marchand S. Steenkamp - https://x.com/Altered_ASA Join our writing community on...
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Parasomnia - Original Worlds Audiobook
📺 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 Zana - https://x.com/lindsayzana, Steven Zivic - https://x.com/StevenZivic, and...
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Through The Eyes Of The Machine God [Fast Fiction]
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 Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - https://x.com/Altered_ASA Directed & Produced…
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Lights In The Sky - Original Worlds Audiobook
🛸 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 Nina Nikolic - https://www.instagram.com/voicesofnina/?hl=en Join our writing...
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Unnatural Selection [Fast Fiction]
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.instagram.com/sarahmcmanusva/ Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our...
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Eldritch Park - Original Worlds Audiobook
🎡 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 - https://x.com/RJBayley Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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The Witch Of Rig 7 [Fast Fiction]
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 Performed by Liz Plant - https://x.com/CelestielleVA Directed & Produced by Colyn...
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No Longer - Original Worlds Audiobook
🛻 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 Plant - https://x.com/CelestielleVA Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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A Traitor Twice Over [Fast Fiction]
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 Performed by Stewart Moyer - https://x.com/reduxist Directed & Produced by Colyn...
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Nightbound - Original Worlds Audiobook
🐺 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/stephanieswanquills/ Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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From A Moment Of Weakness [Fast Fiction]
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/benswritingtime Performed by Philip C - https://x.com/AWhaleVO Directed & Produced by...
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Dead Language [Fast Fiction]
Dead Language 🗣️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/dead-language/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by James Mills Performed by RJ Bayley - https://rjbayley.com/ Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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Trials Of A Sister [Fast Fiction]
Trials Of A Sister 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/trials-of-a-sister/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Geneviève Laprise - https://x.com/Writer_Gen Performed by Heike Priwitzer - https://www.heikepriwitzervo.com Directed & Produced by...
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Monachopsis [Fast Fiction]
Monachopsis 🙌 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/monachopsis/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker - https://twitter.com/C0rbec Performed by Joseph Tweedale - https://x.com/JoeTweedale Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join…
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Spore [Fast Fiction]
Spore 🦠 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/spore/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by James Marshall Performed by Ash Albiniak - https://unabashedvo.com/ Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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Risk In Reward [Fast Fiction]
Risk In Reward 🎱 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/risk-in-reward/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Melanie Kraljić - https://twitter.com/mielleau Performed by Simon Alison - www.simonalison.com Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join…
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Fame Cimex [Fast Fiction]
Fame Cimex 🧠 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/fame-cimex/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Matthew Stuart Performed by Ryan Negrón - https://twitter.com/RyanNegronVO Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on...
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Her Cold Smile [Fast Fiction]
Her Cold Smile 🙃 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/her-cold-smile/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Jack Van Beynen Performed by William Nunn - https://twitter.com/VoiceThatCooks Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing...
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My Name Is Roboute [Fast Fiction]
My Name Is Roboute 😔 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/my-name-is-roboute/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Jennie Ruskin - http://twitter.com/VoiceOfKosh Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - Altered State Adventures Directed & Produced by...
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The Voyage [Fast Fiction]
The Voyage 🚀 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-voyage/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by George Vine Performed by Sara Dunham - https://twitter.com/SaraDunhamVO Directed by Ben Siegal Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community...
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The Avenger [Fast Fiction]
The Avenger ✊ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-avenger/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Alex Gentem - https://www.instagram.com/plural_v/ Performed by Ross Fisher-Davis Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community…
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Invasive Affairs: Altissima - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🌿 When his estranged ex-wife Amelia is found near-dead in South America, the conflicted botanist Cooper travels to repatriate her. Scarred by their toxic relationship, he soon discovers parallels between an encroaching ecological horror and the trials of his personal life, all while Amelia’s…
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Invasive Affairs: Belladonna - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🪴 Meriza has no love for Belladonna, her brother Santino’s manipulative fiancé. The bride-to-be has sowed seeds of doubt, and Meriza’s once close-knit family has been broken apart piece by piece. fearing that she’ll soon lose her brother forever, Meriza encounters a strange chromatic orchid at a...
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Invasive Affairs: Oleander - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🐆 The ‘Santiago Jaguar Sanctuary’ is little more than a filthy roadside zoo. Despite the limited space and resources, day-attendant Diego does his best to make the confined jaguar Electra comfortable. When illegal loggers begin to disrupt the neighbouring jungles, Diego discovers something...
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Imperium Eternal [Fast Fiction]
Imperium Eternal ♾️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/imperium-eternal/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Mark Butterworth Performed by Ryan Negrón - https://twitter.com/RyanNegronVO Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing...
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The Handover [Fast Fiction]
The Handover 🤝 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-handover/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by M.D. Nugent Performed by Dylan Duck - https://twitter.com/crashstarva Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on…
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Happy Birthday, Sergeant Corde! [Fast Fiction]
Happy Birthday, Sergeant Corde! 🍰 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/happy-birthday-sergeant-corde/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Alex Olsen - https://twitter.com/alexnumberfive Performed by Stephanie Tobin -...
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The Bond [Fast Fiction]
The Bond 🦖 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-bond/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Andy Clark - https://twitter.com/andycruns Performed by Cooper Mortlock - https://twitter.com/CoopMortlockVA Directed by Ben Siegal & Produced by Colyn...
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The Driver [Fast Fiction]
The Driver 🛞 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-driver/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Vera Campbell - https://twitter.com/vsoapboxx Performed by Steve McGrath - https://twitter.com/stevemcgrathvo Directed by Ivy Leone & Produced by...
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Heart Of The Tomb [Fast Fiction]
Heart Of The Tomb 🪦 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/heart-of-the-tomb/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Ariel Cabahug - https://www.instagram.com/das2eazy Performed by Bonnie Bogovich - https://twitter.com/GoodOleBonnie Directed by Ivy...
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Osparama - Original Worlds Audiobook
Osparama Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/osparama/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Geneviève Laprise - https://twitter.com/Writer_Gen Performed by Kat Peterson - https://twitter.com/CxeeFoxx Join our writing community on Discord! -...
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Invasive Affairs [Voice Acting Casting Call]
🎙️Audition NOW: https://originals.coldopenstories.com/invasive-affairs/ --------- Cold Open Stories has opened its voice acting casting call for three standalone audio dramas addressing themes of ecology, invasion, and infidelity. Each episode of INVASIVE AFFAIRS includes full cast performances...
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Reversing Fate [Fast Fiction]
Reversing Fate. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reversing-fate/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Darryl Parks - https://www.facebook.com/darryl.parks.9 Performed by Liz Plant - https://twitter.com/CelestielleVA Special thanks to Noah…
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Our Flag Means Deff [Fast Fiction]
Our Flag Means Deff. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/our-flag-means-deff/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by L. James Elliott Performed by Kyle Stroud - https://twitter.com/StroudKyle Special thanks to Noah Miller -...
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Ice And Starlight [Fast Fiction]
Ice And Starlight. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ice-and-starlight/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Daniel Summerbell - https://twitter.com/hobbysummerbell Performed by Cooper Mortlock - https://twitter.com/CoopMortlockVA Special thanks...
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Ascend [Fast Fiction]
Ascend. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ascend/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/ Performed by Hannah Hellwig & Kodiak Spence - https://twitter.com/thejediexile21 &...
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The Last One Hundred Lasguns [Fast Fiction]
The Last One Hundred Lasguns. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-last-one-hundred-lasguns/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Chris Buxom - https://twitter.com/chris_buxey Performed by Christopher Tester - https://twitter.com/CGTester…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
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