Acephale: Horror Fiction

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Stories of cosmic and existential horror. Written and performed by Jeffrey Walker. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acephale Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: Acephale Store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Contact: acephalehf@gmail.com

3 MAR

The Vulpecula Signal

You wake up in what appears to be a hospital room with no memory of how you got there. Were you injured? Were you in a coma? Or did something more insidious happen? Music by CO.AG and Gravity Sound For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

55 min
27 JAN

Sacred Atrocity

A religious family journeys west in search of a better life. But they encounter the unthinkable instead. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
30/12/2024

Plunder

While partaking in one of their favorite pastimes, a group of high schoolers encounter something sinister. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: Acephale Store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

49 min
04/12/2024

Sowing Season

A therapist struggles to help a patient whose life is quickly unraveling. Music by ŌOTØ and CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: Acephale Store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 1m
31/10/2024

What's Underneath

A folklore scholar is haunted by an urban legend from his childhood and the connection it might have to a real event. Content Warning: This story contains multiple references to suicide. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Acephale store: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 8m
14/10/2024

Feeding the Flock

A couple visits a wellness retreat for what is supposed to be a celebratory weekend. But instead they are met with something grave and unspeakable. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1h 21m
10/09/2024

The Hopeless Dream of Being

Frustrated with her recent relationships, a woman joins a dating app. When she connects with someone, she's surprised at how compatible they seem. But soon she begins to suspect that he is keeping something from her. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min
16/08/2024

Torchbearer

After losing his father in a house fire, a man develops an unusual occupation. But one day, his job leads him to a place where unimaginable secrets are hidden. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46 min

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30/07/2024

E.G.S21

I haven’t been able to stop listening to this since I found it. Incredibly spooky, but thoughtful and clever. Monsters and classic horror tropes are just the red herrings for the true horror of each episode: our own human existential fears of death and the unknown. Wonderfully written and produced.
Awesome Show

07/09/2023

BeanDrinker69

Great lovecraftian/existential horror and superb storytelling!
Great stories

17/05/2022

Fortunat1

Love these stories- very atmospheric- enjoy listening to late at night - very well told