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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
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/thejediexile21Â & 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.
Friday May 05, 2023
The Last One Hundred Lasguns [Fast Fiction]
Friday May 05, 2023
Friday May 05, 2023
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
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 Apr 21, 2023
Her Name [Fast Fiction]
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Friday Apr 21, 2023
Her Name
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hername/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Delio Pera - https://twitter.com/DelioPera
Performed by Heike Priwitzer - https://twitter.com/kikiyoiVO
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 Apr 14, 2023
The Deep Halls [Fast Fiction]
Friday Apr 14, 2023
Friday Apr 14, 2023
The Deep Halls.
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-deep-halls/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/
Performed by Andreas of Chaotic Voices - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SHfdxgZK-NZoYpJCUuF8w
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 Apr 07, 2023
The King’s Muse [Fast Fiction]
Friday Apr 07, 2023
Friday Apr 07, 2023
The King's Muse
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-kings-muse/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Garrett Schultz
Performed by Richie Ammons - https://twitter.com/richieammons
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.