Read Before Midnight
W. H. Maxwell
Dive into the chilling world of 'Read Before Midnight' - where horror meets sci-fi in the haunting landscapes of rural Appalachia. Experience spine-tingling tales of small-town terrors, cosmic horrors, dystopian futures, and supernatural encounters that blur the lines between this world and the next.
From cosmic entities devouring entire towns to dystopian futures of horrific decisions and consequences, W.H. Maxwell's stories push the boundaries of horror and speculative fiction. Each episode weaves a tapestry of interconnected characters and locations, creating a rich, unsettling universe that grows with every story.
Perfect for fans of Stephen King's unnerving small-town horrors, H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic dread, Black Mirror's disturbing near-futures, and Shirley Jackson's psychological suspense. 'Read Before Midnight' doesn't just scare - it makes you question the nature of reality, morality, and humanity itself. With vivid prose, complex characters, and concepts that linger long after the story ends, this podcast is a must-listen for any horror or sci-fi enthusiast.
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Familiar Strangers
Read Before Midnight
10/16/23 • 99 min
Familiar Strangers - a woman returns home from a business trip and discovers herself a stranger in her own home.
The 1st episode of the 2st season, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight. - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, Michael Crichton and more.
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Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
Thursday Special
Read Before Midnight
01/31/23 • 45 min
Read Before Midnight - Episode Seven - "Thursday Special", by W.H. Maxwell.
A hurt woman from the past brings a strange device to a small town deli.
The sixth episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
The Dive
Read Before Midnight
01/08/23 • 40 min
Read Before Midnight - Episode Six - "The Dive".
A hospice patient and a nurse must travel to the edge of beyond.
The sixth episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
The Hole
Read Before Midnight
11/12/22 • 17 min
Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Five- "The Hole".
In a world long past saving, six boys find a hole in the ground with the promise of something greater inside.
The fifth episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
Who We Used To Be
Read Before Midnight
10/28/22 • 25 min
Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Three- "Who We Used To Be".
When she awakens with The Other leaning over her broken body, a young woman must come to terms with her survival.
The third episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
Last Sheriff of Morton County - Part Two
Read Before Midnight
10/22/22 • 18 min
Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Two- "Last Sheriff of Morton County - Part 2".
"Whatever had killed those boys was inside that house at the end of Langmore Street. . . "
And so begins the old sheriff, Jonathan Garland's quest to find what has been attacking the residents of Ministers Creek and put an end to it. The second episode, and part two of two for this story in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
HOGS
Read Before Midnight
07/07/23 • 70 min
Read Before Midnight - Episode Nine - "HOGS", by W.H. Maxwell.
A group of hunters up north encounter an example of adaptation.
The 9th episode and 8th story in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, Michael Crichton and more.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
Artificial Fear
Read Before Midnight
08/11/23 • 33 min
Read Before Midnight - Episode Ten - "Artificial Fear", by W.H. Maxwell.
A series of scenes shows a change taking place around the world.
The 10th episode and final episode in the 1st season, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, Michael Crichton and more.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
Witches of Nantahala
Read Before Midnight
05/08/23 • 30 min
Read Before Midnight - Episode Eight - "Witches of Nantahala", by W.H. Maxwell.
Old Nan recounts to her great-great granddaughter, a tale from her own life of times long past, and the time she had to wait too long for a boy to arrive.
The 8th episode and 7th story in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
GOBS
Read Before Midnight
11/05/22 • 27 min
Fictional Page presents, Read Before Midnight - Episode Four- "GOBS".
A man at the edge of space must struggle between his trust in technology and his own survival.
The fourth episode in the series, of the horror and science fiction anthology Read Before Midnight - inspired by the works of Stephen King, Isaac Asimov, Clive Barker, Suzanne Collins, Anne Rice, and more.
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me. If you enjoyed this story, please like and subscribe, and tell friends and family who like this sort of stuff.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
THE COMPLETE SEASON ONE COLLECTORS EDITION NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.
Gathered from the episodes of the "Read Before Midnight" original horror podcast, comes a collection of tales about survival, the consequences of choices, and the monsters we make of them. Read Before Midnight invites you to question the darkness lurking outside your window and confront the monsters that we create.
Inspired by rural Appalachia, the independent stories weave locations and characters together in a way that builds as the echoes of their shared worlds and divergent timelines begin to overlap. If you are a fan of Stephen King's unnerving prose, Isaac Asimov's brilliant vision of the future, Adam Nevill's bone-chilling horror, Shirley Jackson's haunting mysteries, or Ted Chiang's mind-bending concepts, this collection by W.H. Maxwell is tailor-made for you.
https://www.amazon.com/Read-Before-Midnight-Season-One-ebook/dp/B0CDVLC9PM?ref_=ast_author_mpb
Thank you very much for listening. Your thoughts and time are very valuable, so thank you for choosing to spend some of it here with me.
If you want to support me directly, please consider checking out my other works at www.fictionalpage.com, or become a patron at patreon/fictionalpage. We also have a reddit at r/fictionalpage.
Until next time.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Read Before Midnight have?
Read Before Midnight currently has 13 episodes available.
What topics does Read Before Midnight cover?
The podcast is about New, Fiction, Original, Anthology, Short Story, Podcasts, Books, Audiobook, Science Fiction, Arts and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on Read Before Midnight?
The episode title 'Familiar Strangers' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Read Before Midnight?
The average episode length on Read Before Midnight is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Read Before Midnight released?
Episodes of Read Before Midnight are typically released every 35 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Read Before Midnight?
The first episode of Read Before Midnight was released on Oct 16, 2022.
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