Episodes

  • 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

    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.

  • 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 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.

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  • 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 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.

  • 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 writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    The following story was a winner 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 Good Soldier. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-good-soldier/Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.comWritten by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbecPerformed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - https://x.com/Altered_ASAJoin our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling.Until next time, to be continued.

  • 📺 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 Valentin Angel Fernandez https://x.com/voiceofvaf

    Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

  • 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 by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    The following story was a winner 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.

  • 🛸 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 community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

  • 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 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.

  • 🎡 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! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

  • 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 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.

  • 🛻 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! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

  • 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 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.

  • 🐺 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! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

  • 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 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.

  • 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! - 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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 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.

  • 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! - 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.

  • 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 our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

    The following story was an editor's choice 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.