Catching up on back issues of the Drabblecast, a weekly podcast of weird fiction, I found this belated Halloween treat. The Great Old Pumpkin is a fun story which manages to blend the Cthulu mythos with the familiar world of Peanuts holiday specials. It was a nice bit of clever humor which was a lot of fun to listen to.

AD 015 – Witch’s Promise   November 10th, 2009

Lend me your ear while I call you a fool
You were kissed by a witch one night in the wood
And later insisted your feelings were true
— Jethro Tull, “Witch’s Promise

An additional Halloween treat, better late than never, recorded at a podcast panel last month at Fur Fright .

“Witch’s Promise” by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Peter Katt

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Our serialized novella concludes with a mix of action and drama. Happy Halloween!

“The Thing in the Toyshop” Chapter Four by Simon Barber

Read by Peter Katt

Music from the Podsafe Music Network

Intro song: “Restless Spirits – Halloween 2″ by composer David Beard

Outro song: “Creepy Doll” by Jonathan Coulton

“The Thing in the Toyshop” also appeared in the dramatic horror fiction anthology Alone in the Dark.

Download or listen to the episode here.

AD Flash 009 – Halloween Tricks   October 27th, 2009

Halloween night brings its share of surprises, both tricks and treats.

“Halloween Tricks” by Will A. Sanborn

Read by Belic Bear

Download or listen to episode here.

The next installment of the novella continues, revealing more about the old house and those who lived there.
“The Thing in the Toyshop” Chapter Three by Simon Barber

Read by Peter Katt

Music from the Podsafe Music Network.

Intro song: “Restless Spirits – Halloween 2″ by composer David Beard

Outro song: “Halloween Girl” by Ghosts on the Radio

“Mind of a Toy” song lyrics used in this chapter are by Visage

“The Thing in the Toyshop” also appeared in the dramatic horror fiction anthology Alone in the Dark.