The Weird Library

Dark Side of the Bridge
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A horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. theweirdlibrary.substack.com

Episodes

  1. The Ever After by L. Marie Wood

    16H AGO

    The Ever After by L. Marie Wood

    There is something unnatural about the color of the sky. Perhaps, that was the worst part. In celebration of Women in Horror month, this episode's story is: The Ever After by L. Marie Wood.  This story appeared in the Stoker nominated anthology, Sycorax's Daughters. Host, narration and music by the librarian, Bridgette Brenmark A celebrated psychological horror author, L. Marie Wood is the winner of multiple awards including the Bram Stoker Award, the Golden Stake Award for Literature, and the International Impact Book Award.  She is also a MICO Award-winning screenwriter, an Elgin Award finalist poet, an accomplished essayist, and a playwright.  Wood is the President of the Horror Writer’s Association, the founder of the Speculative Fiction Academy, an English and Creative Writing professor as well as a horror scholar.  Learn more at www.lmariewood.com ————- Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw Substack: https://theweirdlibrary.substack.com/  The Weird Library is produced by Dark Side of the Bridge Studios, LLC. https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ ——— #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #horrorfiction Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  2. The Thirteenth Day of Christmas by Max D. Stanton

    12/27/2025

    The Thirteenth Day of Christmas by Max D. Stanton

    On the thirteenth day of Christmas, well, the holidays may truly be over. This episode’s story is: “The Thirteenth Day of Christmas” by Max D. Stanton, narrated by Mike Davis of the Lovecraft eZine. —— Max D. Stanton is a Dungeons & Dragons nerd who lives in Philadelphia with his common-law wife and their unruly animals. An unexpected meeting with the Devil inspired Max to take up writing. His first short story collection, A Season of Loathsome Miracles, is available from Trepidation Publishing. ——— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Host (aka librarian) and music by: Bridgette Brenmark Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw The Weird Library is produced by Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ ——— #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #horrorfiction Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
  3. The Music of Erich Zann by H.P. Lovecraft

    12/27/2025

    The Music of Erich Zann by H.P. Lovecraft

    A university student finds unique lodging where he encounters a mysterious musician who plays melodies of an otherworldly nature. This episode’s story is: “The Music of Erich Zann” by H.P. Lovecraft Host (aka librarian), narration and music by: Bridgette Brenmark A great resource for H.P. Lovecraft stories online can be found at: https://www.hplovecraft.com/ ————- Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw The Weird Library is produced by Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/   Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
  4. 454 Angell by Anthony Pearce

    12/12/2025

    454 Angell by Anthony Pearce

    A child left at home without parental supervision for an extended holiday may be frightened, but they might also *find themselves resourceful in unusual ways, a Lovecraftian pastiche. This episode’s story is: “454 Angels” by Anthony Pearce Narrated by Anthony Pearce Host (aka librarian) and music by: Bridgette Brenmark “454 Angell” is produced for The Weird Library with permission from the author. You can learn more about Anthony at https://anthonypearcecreative.com ————- Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw The Weird Library is produced by Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/   #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #horrorfiction Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    26 min
  5. Each Thing I Show You Is A Piece of My Death by Gemma Files

    03/31/2025

    Each Thing I Show You Is A Piece of My Death by Gemma Files

    Two experimental filmmakers put out an open call for footage for their newest project.  What they received comes to haunt them. This episode’s story is: “Each Thing I Show You Is A Piece of My Death” by Gemma Files and Stephen J. Barringer, read by Bridgette Brenmark. TW: Suicide Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    1h 11m
  6. Machine Learning by Mike Allen

    12/01/2024

    Machine Learning by Mike Allen

    Two friends on a roadtrip discover how much they are connected to technology, and technology to them. This episode’s story is: “Machine Learning” by Mike Allen —— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Host (aka librarian), narration and music by: Bridgette Brenmark ——— “Machine Learning” is produced for The Weird Library with permission from the author. Links for Mike Allen: SLOW BURN https://mythicdelirium.com/slow-burn#Burn Mythic Delirium Books https://mythicdelirium.com/ Mike Allen on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mythicdelirium/ Mike Allen on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/time.shark Mike Allen's homepage http://descentintolight.com/ Mike Allen on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mythicdelirium.bsky.social ——- Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com   Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw   The Weird Library is a production of Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #horrorfiction Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  7. Engulfed by Chaz Mena

    11/10/2024

    Engulfed by Chaz Mena

    Hurry up and wait, they say.  For a Brit and a Yank awaiting a train to return to base on the eve of one of history’s largest operations, waiting turns out to be longer than they could have imagined.   A special Veteran's Day episode, this story is: “Engulfed” by Chaz Mena, read by Anthony Pearce —— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction.   Host aka librarian: Bridgette Brenmark   Narration: Anthony Pearce   Music: Bridgette Brenmark   Drum Cadence performed by: Mike Brenmark ——— “Engulfed” is produced for The Weird Library with permission from the author. Read more about Chaz Mena at www.chazmena.com  ——- Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com   Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw ——- The Weird Library is a production of Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ ——— #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #hauntedhouse #ww2 #ghoststories #horrorfiction Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    49 min
  8. Lost Vintage by Jeremiah Dylan Cook

    10/28/2024

    Lost Vintage by Jeremiah Dylan Cook

    A hiker encounters a mysterious woman in a graveyard and is forced to take refuge from a storm in a sinister Victorian mansion that has somehow appeared along the trail. —— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Host aka librarian, narration and music: Bridgette Brenmark ——— “Lost vintage” originally appeared in Castle of Horror Anthology Volume 4: Women Running from Houses. It is produced for The Weird Library with permission from the author. ——- Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com The Weird Library is a production of Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories #hauntedhouse Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    25 min
  9. I Could Tell You So Much by S.P. Miskowski

    10/13/2024

    I Could Tell You So Much by S.P. Miskowski

    All roads during an apocalypse take a certain sort of person towards the cursed town of Leeds, MA.  This story is featured in a tribute anthology Hymns of Abomination: Secret Songs of Leeds celebrating the work of Matthew M. Bartlett.   This episode’s story is: “I Could Tell You So Much” by S.P. Miskowski —— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction.   Host aka librarian: Bridgette Brenmark Story narration by: Bridgette Brenmark  Music by: Bridgette Brenmark ——— “I Could Tell You So Much” can be read in the anthology “Hymns of Abomination: Secret Songs of Leeds, “ available where books are sold. It is produced for The Weird Library with permission from the author. ——- Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com ——- Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw ——- The Weird Library is a production of Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ ——— #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    28 min
  10. Maybe the Stars by Samantha Henderson

    09/13/2024

    Maybe the Stars by Samantha Henderson

    The sea, a young girl, a ship, and a mysterious prisoner.  All may not be as it seems. - Episode 3 - This episode’s story is: “Maybe the Stars” by Samantha Henderson —— Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, a horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. Host aka librarian: Bridgette Brenmark Narration by: SherylHartman https://linktr.ee/theSherylHartman Music by: Bridgette Brenmark ——— “Maybe the Stars” can be read here on the Lovecraft eZine website: https://lovecraftzine.com/magazine/issues/2013-2/issue-22-february-2013/maybe-the-stars-by-samantha-henderson/ It is produced for this episode with permission from the Lovecraft eZine Press ——- Learn more at www.weirdlibrary.com ——- Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: YouTube: @theweirdlibrary Podbean: https://theweirdlibrary.podbean.com/ Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library/id1761076604 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/a60f056b-8344-4b56-b365-f32817885ab0/the-weird-library Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0ENkdzI11EnnfBg1qtODWw ——- The Weird Library is a production of Dark Side of the Bridge Studios LLC https://www.darksideofthebridgestudios.com/ ——— #horrorstories #horrorstory #weirdfiction #scary #scarystories Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    37 min
  11. Black Shuck Tavern, by Emma J. Gibbon

    02/29/2024

    Black Shuck Tavern, by Emma J. Gibbon

    🐺 Working nights at a club, a young woman grapples with eerie deja vu whenever a massive black dog appears. Whispers of "Black Shuck" swirl around, fueled by her boss's conviction. Is it folklore, or something more tangible? 🔥 Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, featuring stories by some of today's most chilling voices in horror! And remember, if you can: Listen in the Dark. 💥 Story: Emma J. Gibbon 💥 Narration and music: Bridgette Brenmark 💥 Host: Mike Davis ----- 🏆 This story appears in the book DARK BLOOD COMES FROM THE FEET, by Emma J. Gibbon. It was one of NPR's best books of 2020! 📚 Read it here: https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Blood-Comes-Feet-Gibbon-ebook/dp/B08CHHWGLL/ ----- 🎶 Check out more music and art by Bridgette Brenmark: https://www.bridgette-brenmark.com/about ----- 📌 Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeirdLibrary 📌 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library-listen-in-the-dark/id1723918751 📌 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhNJhhUuEdqIrTgxxAD5S 📌 Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/97ea70889769/the-weird-library 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weird.library #horrorstories #horrorstory #creepy #scary #scarystories #darktales #terrors

    25 min
  12. Mobility, by Laird Barron

    02/29/2024

    Mobility, by Laird Barron

    Episode 2 ------ 😱 Can you ever really escape your past? Bryan thought he had outrun the shadows. He fled the cult that defined his childhood. Years later, the scars remain... and so does a creeping fear.   🎧 Welcome to THE WEIRD LIBRARY, featuring stories by some of today's most chilling voices in horror! And remember, if you can: Listen in the Dark.   📚 Story: Laird Barron   🎙️ Narrator: Anthony Pearce: https://anthonypearcecreative.com/   🎵 Music and episode art: Bridgette Brenmark: https://www.bridgette-brenmark.com/about   🎤 Host: Mike Davis   -----   😱 Get ready for Laird Barron's new collection: NOT A SPECK OF LIGHT: https://bit.ly/laird-light   😱 "It's about to get very dark. Bram Stoker Award-winning author Laird Barron returns to the dark and macabre with Not a Speck of Light. Pre-order your copy today and get a signed bookplate."   😱 Pre-order here: https://bit.ly/laird-light   😱 Cover art by Trevor Henderson.   -----   🎵 Check out more music and art by Bridgette Brenmark: https://www.bridgette-brenmark.com/about   ----- 📌 Subscribe to THE WEIRD LIBRARY: 📌 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheWeirdLibrary 📌 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weird-library-listen-in-the-dark/id1723918751 📌 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3fhNJhhUuEdqIrTgxxAD5S 📌 Mailing List: https://mailchi.mp/97ea70889769/the-weird-library 📌 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/weird.library   #LairdBarron #horrorstories Get full access to The Weird Library at theweirdlibrary.substack.com/subscribe

    53 min
  • 12 Episodes

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About

A horror anthology podcast featuring modern voices in weird fiction. theweirdlibrary.substack.com

Information

  • Creator
    Dark Side of the Bridge
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    12
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Dark Side of the Bridge
  • Show Website
    The Weird Library