400 Words A Horror
400 Words a Horror
400 Words A Horror is a bi-weekly horror-themed anthology podcast by audio drama enthusiasts who want to get started in the audio drama world as creators!
We are a group of friends who dream of making our own audio dramas some day, but had no idea how to go about it. They always say, practice makes perfect, so we rounded up a few of our friends and got to work! Our goal is to learn the "how" behind audio drama creation. Co-run by Gem and Lys, 400 Words A Horror allows us the space to have fun, spook up a little, experience, experiment, and learn the ins and outs of audio drama creation! This is a learning experience for all of us so, any feedback - as long as it is constructive - is more than appreciated. Feel free to drop us a message on any of our socials! If you want to stay anonymous, our Tumblr ask box awaits you.
Sooo... why the name "400 Words A Horror"?
Well, the idea came to Gem while practicing with the Pratchett method called ‘400 words a day.’ The goal is to write a story a day in at least 400 words (ahem... you know, hence the name) to practice and improve on one's own writing. As a result, all of our stories vary in length and topic from episode to episode! We usually have a loose theme for the week and have fun exploring it together!
How do I get involved?
When we need or want to work with new people, we will announce it on our socials. In the mean time, follow us on Tumblr, Twitter and BlueSky @400WordsAHorror, join our Discord and hone your skills with us! We think we're pretty cool so if you wanna see how we're doing and what we're up to, those are the best places! Links are below! If you like what we do, following and sharing the show is one of the best ways you can support us. It's crazy how far word or mouth or a kind review can go. And, of course, supporting us here on Patreon is also incredibly helpful! ;D
(pssst, we also have Ko-fi if a one time donation is better for you than a subscription)Cast and Crew Socials:
Gem Aydin: Twitter, Tumblr, BlueSky
Lyssa Jay: Linktree,Twitter, BlueSky
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0.5 Welcomes and Introductions
400 Words A Horror
07/26/23 • 5 min
Thank you for listening.
This episode's Google Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YBxR-02La2h1qScDtqDzTg9R7RUkKycWyWsHVPGWpCc/edit?usp=sharing
Check out our social media!
Twitter: https://twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Want to support the show financially? Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
This episode only contains Gem Aydın
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SPECIAL: Crimbus
400 Words A Horror
12/25/23 • 19 min
You definitely should listen to the full episode til the end :)
The Christmas lights were made by Cake (xie/they) Check their art here: https://thatcakelovingwitch.tumblr.com/
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Haven was Gem Aydın
Clap If You Believe by Just Jenah (they/them)
CONTENT WARNING: death, violence, suffocation, manifestation of a horror story
Eli was Eli Schwarz (xe/they)
Myka was Leo B. Moss (he/they)
Gale was Just Jenah (they/them)
Santa was Prax Killawatt (he/they)
Edited by Eli Schwarz, Gem Aydın, and Lyssa Jay (she/they)
CONTENT WARNING FOR THE LAST HAVEN SCENE: loud noises, jumpscare
Ghost was Fortune Salem (he/him)
Haven and Ghost’s interactions were an adaptation of Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol. It was the cast and crew having their fun version of it.
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zH
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social
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6. Extant
400 Words A Horror
11/13/23 • 21 min
Sometimes the horror is real life but twisted.
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Untitled by Alaine
CONTENT WARNING: metaphors for depression, body paralysis, suicide ideation
Voiced by Praxis Killawatt (he/they)
Edited by Gem Aydın and Lyssa Jay (she/they)
Pain of Aging by Eli Schwarz (they/them)
CONTENT WARNING: metaphors for aging, body horror
Performed by Leo B. Moss (he/they)
Edited by Gem Aydın, Just Jenah (they/them), and Praxis Killawatt
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social
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5. Charmed
400 Words A Horror
10/22/23 • 22 min
I would say I am charmed to see you but that would be contradictory to our point.
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Devotion by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)
Content warnings: abusive relationships, drugging, stalking, romantic obsession, cults
Edited by Gem Aydın and Just Jenah
Voiced by Alaine (she/her)
Cultists were Prax Killawatt (he/they), Eli Schwarz, Lyssa Jay (she/they), and Leo B. Moss (he/they)
Pixie Dust by Fortune Salem (he/him)
CONTENT WARNING: emetophobia, hospitalization, self-harm, questionable reality, sensory issues mentioned
Edited by Gem Aydın and Just Jenah
Voiced by Just Jenah (they/them)
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social
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4. Hunt
400 Words A Horror
10/08/23 • 17 min
It must be hunting season, somewhere, I believe.
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Coyotes by Prax Killawatt (he/they)
Content warnings: being hunted, panic, mentions of dead animals, mentions of dead friends
It was edited by Fortune Salem, Just Jenah, and Neutron
It was voiced by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)
Crime by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Content warnings: murder, serial killer, femicide, sexism, transphobia, mentions of incapable law enforcement, crime, window-watching, mentions of stalking, real-life horror
It was edited by Fortune Salem, Just Jenah, and Lyssa Jay
It was voiced by Fortune Salem (he/him)
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
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3. Sacrifice
400 Words A Horror
09/23/23 • 25 min
We have a field trip on the Haven today!
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Boon & Bane by Just Jenah (they/them)
Story Warnings: mentions of child sacrifice, extinction events, murder, depiction of violence, depiction of grief
SFX: choking, sobbing
Edited by Gem Aydın, Neutron, and Lyssa Jay
The voice of Cas was Neutron (they/them)
The voice of Jo was Lyssa Jay (she/they)
Drown by Lyssa Jay (she/they)
Story warnings: panic attacks, claustrophobia, allusions to cults, drowning, brief mention of being drugged, mentions of kidnapping
SFX: choking, depiction of panic attacks, ambiance of an enclosed space, high-pitched ringing
Edited by Gem Aydın, Neutron, Prax Killawatt, and Just Jenah
The voice of the New Visitor/Drowned was Prax Killawatt (he/they)
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
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2. Skitter
400 Words A Horror
09/01/23 • 12 min
Today in Horror Haven, we bring you a tape called "Skitter".
CONTENT WARNING: Screaming, loud noises, bug horror, flying bug horror, simply leave if you don’t like bug horror. Other warnings include; medical malpractice, medical trauma, therapy trauma, derealization, crossing boundaries between real and nightmare, body horror, and bug death.
The episode was written by Lyssa Jay (she/they)
It was edited and sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
The voice of the Therapist was Just Jenah (they/them)
The voice of Leslie was Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them)
Special thanks to Enes and Prax for prooflistening.
For the script, credits, and more, check our episode document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1zC9-NKZ53cIvAbuZ_vu1JVwjKsxusERID-vA8yF4lhQ/edit?usp=sharing
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1. Tiny
400 Words A Horror
08/17/23 • 17 min
Welcome, welcome to Horror Haven! We have two unique stories for you today; The Wicked and The Kid.
CONTENT WARNING:
The Wicked: Mentions of murder, mentions of body horror, mentions of animal abuse, the concept of self, talk about the universe and supernatural, gore, the feeling of entrapment, themes of suicidal thoughts.
The Kid: Belittlement, mentions of demons, insignificance in the universe, slight mention of sexual themes, mentions of pain
The episode was written, produced, and sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
It was edited by Lyssa Jay (she/they) and Fortune Salem (he/him)
The voice of The Wicked was Prax Killawatt (he/they)
The voice of The Tiny was Lyssa Jay (she/they)
The begging guy in The Wicked was Gem Aydın (they/them)
Special Thanks to Eli, Saša, and Enes for prooflistening.
For the script, credits, and more, check out our episode document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/11obwYuNCdkcdvahfMV7INzzV3LdZ19E3I8Y2Sc102bo/edit?usp=sharing
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7. Clarence
400 Words A Horror
11/27/23 • 24 min
Just two besties, hanging out...
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
For Sale by Fortune Salem (he/him)
CONTENT WARNING: drowning, implied murder
Voiced by Lyssa Jay (she/they)
Edited by Gem Aydın
Window by Gem Aydın
CONTENT WARNING: eye horror, brief mention of hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and mental facilities, mental breakdown, loud banging noises
Performed by Lyssa Jay
Edited by Lyssa Jay and Prax Killawatt (he/the
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Where to find us:
We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zH
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social
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Nocturne Hall, Dupont Investigations: https://nocturnehall.com/dupontinvestigations
The Grotto: https://www.thegrottopod.com/
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10. Butterflies
400 Words A Horror
01/23/24 • 19 min
This episode is the season finale. We will be back soon with Season 2!
The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them)
Butterflies by Gem Aydın
CONTENT WARNING: bugs, childhood trauma, being hunted
Edited by Fortune Salem (he/him) and Leo B. Moss (he/they)
Performed by Leo B. Moss
Fascination by Fortune Salem
CONTENT WARNING: hopelessness, heavy machine sounds for sfx, mentions of dead animals, metaphors for climate change
Edited by Gem Aydın and Prax Killawatt (he/they)
Performed by Eli Schwarz (xe/they)
You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here.
Find out more about What's In The Rift: https://whatsintherift.com/
Where to find us:
We now have a Discord server! Join us at: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zH
ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror
Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror
Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com
Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social
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FAQ
How many episodes does 400 Words A Horror have?
400 Words A Horror currently has 17 episodes available.
What topics does 400 Words A Horror cover?
The podcast is about Narrative, Podcast, Horror, Podcasts, Audio Drama and Fiction.
What is the most popular episode on 400 Words A Horror?
The episode title '6. Extant' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on 400 Words A Horror?
The average episode length on 400 Words A Horror is 21 minutes.
How often are episodes of 400 Words A Horror released?
Episodes of 400 Words A Horror are typically released every 14 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of 400 Words A Horror?
The first episode of 400 Words A Horror was released on Jul 26, 2023.
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