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Cold Open Stories is an online storytelling community and publishing platform that features original short fiction, immersive audio dramas, and a large collection of unofficial fan narratives. Its key features include:
- Warhammer 40,000 Content: Go beyond the Black Library! Widely recognized for its non-commercial, fan-made fiction and high-production values, we push the boundaries of the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000.
- Original Worlds: We host multi-genre original short stories and fast fiction spanning sci-fi, horror, dark fantasy, crime, and many many more through our open call for submissions.
- Immersive Audio: Winners of our 40k Fast Fiction Contest are adapted into audiobooks featuring voice talent from across the entertainment and voiceover industry.
Find more at coldopenstories.com
Episodes
![Reversing Fate [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/rever-aud-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Jun 9, 2023
Jun 9, 2023
9 min
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.
![Our Flag Means Deff [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/deff-aud-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
May 26, 2023
May 26, 2023
10 min
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 - 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.
![Ice And Starlight [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/starlight-aud-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
May 19, 2023
May 19, 2023
10 min
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.
![Ascend [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/ascend-aud-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
May 12, 2023
May 12, 2023
11 min
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.
![Her Name [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/hername-aud_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Apr 21, 2023
Apr 21, 2023
9 min
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.
![The Deep Halls [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/27-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Apr 14, 2023
Apr 14, 2023
41 hr 24 min
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.
![The King’s Muse [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/muse-aud-1024x1024-2_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Apr 7, 2023
Apr 7, 2023
10 min
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.
![Efficiency [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/effic-aud-1024x1024_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Mar 31, 2023
Mar 31, 2023
9 min
Efficiency.
Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/efficiency/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Justin Boyle. Performed by Luca Huber.
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.
![Reaping Agony [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/reap-aud-1024x1024-2_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Mar 24, 2023
Mar 24, 2023
9 min
Reaping Agony. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reaping-agony/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by E. Nicole Gary - https://twitter.com/nickyinbrooklyn
Performed by Carla Mack - https://twitter.com/carla_mack
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.
![The Lone Ranger [Fast Fiction]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog7400958/loneranger-aud-1024x1024-2_300x300.jpg){kind=logo}
Mar 17, 2023
Mar 17, 2023
8 min
The Lone Ranger. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-lone-ranger/
Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com
Written by Jack Van Beynen - https://www.instagram.com/angels_errant/
Performed by RJ Bayley - https://twitter.com/RJBayley
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.