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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.
Episodes
7 days ago
7 days ago
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 - https://twitter.com/StephSwanQuills
Directed by Ben Siegal & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday Mar 15, 2024
The Bond [Fast Fiction]
Friday Mar 15, 2024
Friday Mar 15, 2024
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 DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday Mar 08, 2024
The Driver [Fast Fiction]
Friday Mar 08, 2024
Friday Mar 08, 2024
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 Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Heart Of The Tomb [Fast Fiction]
Friday Mar 01, 2024
Friday Mar 01, 2024
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 Leone & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Osparama - Original Story [Narration]
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
Saturday Dec 23, 2023
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! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story is an original story, submitted in part of our open call for submissions. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original short fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning full-cast audio dramas.
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Invasive Affairs [Voice Acting Casting Call]
Monday Jul 10, 2023
Monday Jul 10, 2023
🎙️Audition NOW: https://originals.coldopenstories.com/invasive-affairs/
All levels of experience are welcome! We are looking for voice talent from global backgrounds, and the steps to audition are as follows:
- Select an episode from the website, review the character samples.
- Record your samples and name the file (.wav or .mp3) after the associated character. One clip per audition (as many takes as you wish in a single file).
- Submit your audition (or appropriate demo reel) via email to casting.coldopenstories@gmail.com with the subject line "INVASIVE AFFAIRS AUDITION".
Deadline to audition is August 10th, 2023 at 11:59PM ET.
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Reversing Fate [Fast Fiction]
Friday Jun 09, 2023
Friday Jun 09, 2023
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 Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday May 26, 2023
Our Flag Means Deff [Fast Fiction]
Friday May 26, 2023
Friday May 26, 2023
Our Flag Means Deff.
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ice-and-starlight/
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 - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday May 19, 2023
Ice And Starlight [Fast Fiction]
Friday May 19, 2023
Friday May 19, 2023
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 to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.
Friday May 12, 2023
Ascend [Fast Fiction]
Friday May 12, 2023
Friday May 12, 2023
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 & https://twitter.com/KingKodiakVA
Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/
Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w
The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.