EC Creative Sound and Story

Eric Clajus

EC Creative Sound and Story is a podcast where storytelling comes to life. Hosted by Eric Clajus, a seasoned storyteller, videographer, and editor, this show brings you a mix of personal reflections, fatherhood experiences, and imaginative fiction—each crafted with heart and a great ending. Whether it’s a slice of real life, a creative twist on the everyday, or a story that transports you to another world, every episode is designed to entertain, inspire, and make you think. New episodes drop regularly, so tune

Episodes

  1. Dead Man's Drift

    07/29/2025

    Dead Man's Drift

    Sierra 12, a mobile tool truck driver for aircraft mechanics, experiences a slow night on the flight line. When Sierra 4, the flight line chief, requests speed tape, Sierra 12 embarks on a covert mission to find it, knowing it’s a valuable resource in short supply. Despite the challenges, Sierra 12 is determined to fulfill the mission.   An airman, on a mission to retrieve speed tape for the Chief, encounters a series of comical misadventures. After a humiliating attempt to sneak into the engine shop, he is discovered by his friends, who mock him and demand a reward for their assistance. Ultimately, the airman delivers the speed tape to the Chief, only to discover it was needed for t...find out why. Music & Sound Effects Credits Music sourced from Pixabay: Diamond in the Rough Beat with Slow Strings – Thomas McGrathDark Tension Build Up – 3 – Thepphathat SomanutSecret Mission – Алексей СудниковEpic Adventure Background Music – Ievgen PoltavskyiAdventure Starts – Jeronimo MurguiaAdditional Music Credits: Secret Agent Rock – John BartmannTerror Bass Loop – Lisa HammerJazzy Inquisitors – Lisa HammerLight at the End of the Tunnel – HoliznaCC0Sound Effect: Laughing – Courtesy of u_879x48oguz via Pixabay #PodcastLife #MilitaryHumor #ComedyPodcast #ShortStoryPodcast #NarrativePodcast #MilitaryLife #ComedicMisadventures #PodcastRecommendation #StorytellingPodcast #FictionPodcast #PodcastCommunity #AudioStory

    27 min

  2. 07/14/2025

    Ten Payments Left

    A sentimental dad watches his teenage daughter take the wheel for the first time. It’s a milestone filled with pride, worry... and utter devastation—as she changes his car's mirrors, seat, and radio presets. What begins as a heartfelt moment of letting go becomes a hilarious internal meltdown over a nearly-paid-off car. A funny and touching ode to parenting, independence, and the pain of watching your settings disappear forever.   #FictionPodcast #ShortStoryPodcast #FunnyParenting #DadLife #FirstTimeDriver #ComingOfAge #PodcastStory #AudioDrama #ParentingHumor #TeenDriver #PodcastFiction #FatherDaughterMoment #RelatableComedy #StorytellingPodcast #AlmostPaidOff Music Credits: "Inquisitive Curiosity" by Musictown — from Pixabay"No Place To Go" by Sergii Pavkin — from Pixabay"Pizzicato" by Anastasia Chubarova — from Pixabay"Quirky Comedy Documentary" by Dmitrii Kolesnikov — from Pixabay"Quirky Kids Music" by Nikita Kondrashev — from Pixabay Sound Effects: "Honda Engine Start and Rev" by freesound_community — from Pixabay"Car Start and Driving Away 2" (Brake) by freesound_community — from Pixabay"Electric Window" by freesound_community — from Pixabay

    21 min

  3. 06/30/2025

    Echoes in the Tunnel

    With no destination and nothing to his name, Marcus slips into an abandoned subway tunnel, seeking escape. But something waits in the dark—two voices, echoing through memory and mystery. Echoes in the Tunnel  is a quiet descent into isolation, and the unexpected things that answer when we stop calling. Hashtags: #fictionpodcast #audiostory #shortstory #mysterypodcast #psychologicalfiction #lonelyplaces #narrativepodcast #moodyfiction #indiepodcast #voiceinthenight #audiodrama #darkfiction #mentalhealthfiction #newpodcast #storytelling Music by Ashot Danielyan, Kokoshung San, freesound_community, Ievgen Poltavskyi, Maksym Malko, Andreas Woll, Alan Frijns, and Shakib Hasan via Pixabay

    25 min

  4. 06/16/2025

    The Lonely Yard

    The Lonely Yard A heartwarming, lighthearted tale about a dog with a dream and a mission. What’s his goal? Well, that’s for you to find out. A charming, goofy adventure. The simple joys of life: biscuits, belly rubs, and waiting by the gate. A break from the usual mystery. This time, it’s all about the wagging tail. Fun, expressive storytelling with lively sound design.  Music Credits: "Comedy Funny Background" – Music by Mykola Sosin from Pixabay "Puppy Dance" – Music by Golden Sound Labs from Pixabay "Lonely Hill" – Music by Vitaliy Levkin from Pixabay "Kids Cartoon" – Music by Hitslab from Pixabay "My Talking Drum of Quercy" – Music by Jean Toba from Free Music Archive Check out ECCreative Sound and Story for more: ECCreative.net #TheLonelyYard #Storytelling #ECCreative #DogsOfPodcasting #Heartwarming #FunnyStory #AudioDrama #PixabayMusic #CreativeNarration

    11 min

  5. 06/02/2025

    The Attic Part 4

    The Attic – Part 4 Teddy has reached the final chapter. The whispers in the dark, the cryptic clues buried in the Smitherman Mansion, and the chilling secrets of Agatha—all lead to one truth. But some revelations come at a cost. As Teddy pieces together the past, the mystery tightens, and the danger looms closer. Will the attic finally give up its secrets? Or will history repeat itself? Tune in for the thrilling conclusion to The Attic—where every shadow holds a story. Music Credits:  "Spring Morning" by Maarten Schellekens  "Dramatic Piano" by Universfield Licensed under Creative Commons via Free Music Archive Spring Morning Dramatic Piano #FictionPodcast #MysteryPodcast #Suspense #Thriller #Storytelling #CrimeFiction #AudioDrama #GhostStories #DarkSecrets #PodcastRecommendations #ECCreative #ParanormalMystery #Unsolved #Podcasting

    25 min

  6. 05/12/2025

    The Attic Part 3

    The Attic Part 3 Teddy’s search for answers takes him deep into the dungeon—once the old city hall—where he unearths a sealed box hidden since 1943. Inside lies the key to unraveling the mystery of the haunted Smitherman House. But as Teddy steps back into its eerie halls, whispers from the past call to him… voices of those who should no longer exist. Who—or what—is luring him upstairs? And what will he find waiting in the attic? A chilling episode of discovery, deception, and ghostly revelations awaits Music Credit:  "Sky Fish" by HoliznaCC0 Available on Free Music Archive. #PodcastSeries #AudioDrama #FictionPodcast #MysteryPodcast #ThrillerPodcast #DarkFiction#GhostStories#HauntedHouse #EerieTales #SupernaturalThriller#StorytellingMagic #SuspenseAddict #MysteryLover #LateNightListening

    20 min

  7. 04/28/2025

    The Attic Part 2: Teddy's Encounter

    After a chilling ghost sighting forces him to flee the Smitherman house, Teddy searches for answers in the Dungeon of the old city hall — a place filled with dusty jail cells and forgotten secrets. What once was a playground of childhood games now holds clues that could unravel the mystery of the Smithereens. Follow Teddy as he steps deeper into the unknown. Music Credits: "Mysterious Music Box" by Universfield "Haunted House Ghost" by Universfield "It's A Mystery" by Lee Rosevere "Ethereal Music Box for Dark Enigmas" by Universfield "Dark Story" by DJ Messagroove "Thought Soup" by Doctor Turtle Music sourced from Free Music Archive (freemusicarchive.org) #TheAtticPodcast#FictionPodcast#MysteryPodcast#GhostStory#DetectiveStory#HauntedTales#StorytellingPodcast#AdventurePodcast#SpookySeason#TrueDetectiveVibes#Whodunit#TeenDetective#HauntedHistory#EerieAdventures#PodcastDrama#AudioAdventure#MysteryLovers#ChillingTales#BasementSecrets#DungeonMystery

    24 min
  8. The Attic Pt 1

    04/14/2025

    The Attic Pt 1

    Every town has that one house no one dares enter. Teddy just walked in. In the quiet town, the old Smitherman house looms over the hill—abandoned since Lady Smitherman's mysterious death in 1981. Rumors say it’s haunted. No one’s been inside in over 40 years... until now. Meet Teddy: 13 years old, obsessed with Sherlock Holmes, and determined to uncover the truth. When he steps into the creaking halls of the forgotten house, he isn’t just chasing ghost stories—he’s starting his very first real case. The Attic is a coming-of-age mystery podcast filled with eerie discoveries, forgotten secrets, and a young detective who’s smarter than he looks. Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, Home Before Dark, and Goosebumps—if you love gripping stories, haunted settings, and clever kid investigators, this is your next obsession. New episodes every two weeks. Press play, follow the clues, and discover what’s been waiting in The Attic. Music Credits: Eerie Music Box with Dark Tones by Universfield Dramatic Piano by Universfield A Killer In Meby by Mark Wilson X In the Embrace of Darkness by Universfield #FictionPodcast #AudioDrama #PodcastRecommendation #PodcastSeries #NowPlayingPodcast #MysteryPodcast #DetectiveStory #YoungDetective #WhoDunnit #SherlockHolmesVibes #HauntedHouse #ParanormalPodcast #GhostStory #CreepyTales #SpookySeason #ComingOfAgeStory #KidDetective #SmallTownMystery #StrangerThingsVibes #GoosebumpsFans #EncyclopediaBrown #TeenMystery #80sMysteryVibes #ForYou #StoryTime #FYP #NarrativePodcast

    22 min
  9. Coffee Shop Part 2

    03/31/2025

    Coffee Shop Part 2

    In part two of the podcast:  In a quiet coffee shop, an old man steps onto the small stage, his voice weaving a tale that silences the chatter. He speaks of a young girl caring for her mother with dementia — a burden she carried alone, afraid to ask for help. But as the story unfolds, it reveals the enduring power of love, resilience, and the unexpected ways support can find us. Why did the old man choose this coffee shop?  And why now? 🎧 Tune in to discover how a simple moment can change everything. #Podcast #Storytelling #UnexpectedConnections #FamilyLove #DementiaCare #CoffeeShopStories #Resilience #Hope #creative storytelling #FictionPodcast #Storytime #AudioDrama #PodcastRecommendation #EmotionalStory #DramaPodcast #CoffeeLovers #CafeVibes #BaristaLife #HeartfeltStories #HumanConnection #LifeLessons #StorytellingPodcast #ListenAndReflect #ThoughtProvoking #NarrativePodcast #IndiePodcast #PodcastDiscovery

    22 min

  10. 03/20/2025

    Coffee Shop Part 1

    The Coffee Shop: In a quiet coffee shop nestled in the heart of a bustling plaza, an old man reflects on art, memories, and human connection. What begins as a casual visit soon transforms into a heartfelt story about love, resilience, and the strength to carry burdens unseen by others. Set against the backdrop of a stunning new sculpture, the narrative intertwines the lives of a young barista named Tara and an artist whose legacy continues to inspire. This touching tale explores the beauty in life's fleeting moments, the power of storytelling, and the unexpected ways in which strangers can leave a lasting impact. As a writer, I always wonder what if? Give me your thoughts when you sit alone in a coffee shop and you see a stranger. What is that stranger's story? I composed some of the music in this story, but I did go to https://freemusicarchive.org Moonlight by Kris Keypovsky Silence by Kris Keypovsky On a calm seas by Benjamin Lee Life is Good 2 by Beat Mekanik These are wonderful pieces and please listen to these great artists other works. #FictionPodcast #DramaPodcast #Storytelling #AudioDrama #CreativeWriters #ArtisticInspiration #ShortStoriesPodcast #ArtAndMemory #HiddenStories #LoveAndResilience #CoffeeShopVibes LWWZGPtZAMcHX9YGyt77

    20 min

  11. 03/03/2025

    Watery Bridge

    The Watery Bridge In this gripping episode of EC Creative Sound and Story, The Watery Bridge takes listeners on a chilling ride through suspense, loyalty, and the unbreakable bond between a person and their dog. Set on a dark, rainy night, the man is caught in a web of mystery, hoping for a simple drop-off, but finding himself entangled with a shadowy group. With the loyal and heroic black Labrador, Pete, at their side, the man recalls a past encounter where Pete's instincts saved his life. As the tension builds and danger looms, a heartwarming twist brings a reunion that will leave you captivated. Tune in for a tale full of suspense, heart, and the bond that never breaks, even in the darkest of times. The Watery Bridge 1. Suspense Story 2. Dog Loyalty Tales 3. Gripping Fiction 4. Thriller Podcast 5. Emotional Reunion 6. Heroic Dog Stories 7. Mystery and Suspense 8. Dog and Owner Bond 9. Thrilling Narrative 10. Emotional Drama 11. Loyalty in Fiction 12. Suspenseful Short Story 13. Rainy Night Mystery 14. Protagonist and Dog Relationship 15. Heartwarming Suspense 16. Fiction with a Twist 17. Dark Suspenseful Stories 18. Podcast with a Heroic Dog 19. Story of Redemption 20. Mystery and Loyalty Podcast

    9 min

  12. 02/20/2025

    Sword on the wall

    Curiosity can be dangerous. While traveling through an unknown Latin American country, an American man and his two friends make a routine stop for gas on a lonely, dusty road. It should be an ordinary moment—fill up the tank and move on—but something feels off. The air is thick, the land too quiet. Then, beyond a rusted fence, something catches his eye: strange hanging ornaments, twisted shapes that look like sheep skulls swaying in the wind. Leaving his friends behind, he jumps the fence, drawn by an irresistible pull. Among the relics of this forgotten place, he finds something even stranger—a sword made entirely of bone. It feels old, sacred, and cursed. The moment he grips it, reality shifts. Suddenly, he’s no longer in the quiet outskirts of a gas station. He’s standing in the middle of an empty field, encircled by men in wide-brimmed sombreros. They do not speak. They do not gesture. They only walk—slowly, deliberately—forming an unbroken ritual. Their presence is haunting, unnatural. Is he an uninvited guest, or something worse? Panic sets in as he realizes he has no way out. Did taking the sword doom him to this silent ceremony? Is this a test, a warning, or a fate he can’t escape? This episode of EC Creative Sound and Story blends suspense, mystery, and eerie folklore, drawing you into a world where ancient traditions blur the lines between myth and nightmare. If you love supernatural thrillers, eerie short stories, and dark folklore mysteries, this one’s for you. 🔹 What secrets does the sword hold?🔹 What happens if he tries to leave?🔹 And most importantly—who, or what, are the men in the sombreros? Tune in now to uncover the truth—before it’s too late.

    22 min
  • 12 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

EC Creative Sound and Story is a podcast where storytelling comes to life. Hosted by Eric Clajus, a seasoned storyteller, videographer, and editor, this show brings you a mix of personal reflections, fatherhood experiences, and imaginative fiction—each crafted with heart and a great ending. Whether it’s a slice of real life, a creative twist on the everyday, or a story that transports you to another world, every episode is designed to entertain, inspire, and make you think. New episodes drop regularly, so tune

Information