Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast 31 Tales for October: scary stories for children
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| Train Stories | 01 Oct 2026 | 00:13:30 | |
Lets kick off the 1st of October with... Train Stories 🍂🚃🫕👻 ***Adult, Parents, Guardians - two new anthologies available now for less than the price of a coffee, these are not aimed at young people*** The Day the Depression Returned, a dreamlike collection https://amzn.eu/d/0e6IJnwM The Vending Machine Birth and other stories of Japan https://amzn.eu/d/00GrrS2T Support the show, buy a copy and leave a review! Instagram @writerjohnable Chat to me @ Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| The case of Haunted Cornwall - Tales Written in Blood | 04 Sep 2026 | 00:16:46 | |
***Adult, Parents, Guardians - two new anthologies available now for less than the price of a coffee, these are not aimed at young people*** The Day the Depression Returned, a dreamlike collection https://amzn.eu/d/0e6IJnwM The Vending Machine Birth and other stories of Japan https://amzn.eu/d/00GrrS2T Support the show, buy a copy and leave a review! Instagram @writerjohnable Fact, folklore and superstition collide as we invesitage Cornwall from the comfort of Mr Proctor's library. | |||
| Mai-chan | 08 Aug 2026 | 00:37:07 | |
***Parents Guardians Adults & young Adults*** This story is from my newly published anthology - The Vending Machine Birth and other stories of Japan - available through Amazon This book is NOT aimed at young readers however today's story is suitable for this podcast though it does hint at adult themes around loss and is longer than usual episodes. As previously mentioned the podcast is free and without ads so if you like what I do this is a good opportunity to support the show and get something in return. Kindle copy is the price of a coffee, please purchase and leave an honest review! https://amzn.eu/d/0coBMF4k johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Castlevania - The Custodian part 2 - Tales from the rift | 02 Aug 2026 | 00:09:26 | |
This is part 2 of a story I put out in 2024 so you may wish to go back and listen to that first. Adults, parents and guardians, check out The Short Story Pod for stories aimed at adults. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. | |||
| The Backrooms - School Edition - Tales from the rift | 05 Jul 2026 | 00:27:34 | |
Parents, adults, guardians, I've recently updated my other podcast - The Short Story Pod - aimed specifially at adults. The short story collection, The Day the Depression Returned, is also available via Amazon and in need of honest reviews. I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. Chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Beaneath the Underpass - 31 Tales for October | 18 Jun 2026 | 00:06:12 | |
Listen to Mr Cemetery's professional narration here - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5zkSwCaToxZdwvDvgRCNQf?si=lF57WasJRO6FJamAWd7e-g https://youtu.be/HaDHDoGoLYw?is=sANexC9fAUsIlg23 I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. | |||
| The Summoner - 31 Tales for October | 02 May 2026 | 00:12:27 | |
The Summoner was inspired by the classic ghost story, Oh Whistle and I'll come to you, by M R James. I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. | |||
| The Reeds | 22 Apr 2026 | 00:11:14 | |
The Reeds was inspired by the classic ghostly story, The Willows by Algernon Blackwood. I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. Chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Pokemon - Lavender Town - Tales from the Rift | 29 Mar 2026 | 00:11:32 | |
31 Tales presents, Tales from the Rift, unofficial gaming scares. This is... Lavender Town 🏙 Adults - yes those are David Lynch references in a story about Pokemon, you're welcome 🤪 I don't use Patreon or put content behind a pay wall and I don't use ads, you are welcome to show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar via - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable or buy a book via Amazon and leave a review. 31 Tales is also on YouTube where I am re-recording old episodes so please help me by subscribing. Chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Classic Monsters: Dead End | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:17:44 | |
Part 3 of our 5 episode series covering classic monsters, continuing with the undead. I have a new short story collection available for grown ups on Amazon called the Day the Depression Returned. This is currently only 2.99 on Kindle and in need of honest reviews. You can also help support the show - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Classic Monsters: Merlot's Revenge | 28 Jan 2026 | 00:11:18 | |
Part 2 of our 5 episode series covering classic monsters, continuing with the Mummy! I have a new short story collection available for grown ups on Amazon called the Day the Depression Returned. This is currently only 2.99 on Kindle and in need of honest reviews. You can also help support the show - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Classic Monsters: The curious case of Victor Frankenstein | 30 Dec 2025 | 00:07:01 | |
Today we begin a short, 5 episode series covering classic monsters, starting with Frankenstein. I have a new short story collection available for grown ups on Amazon called the Day the Depression Returned. This is currently only 2.99 on Kindle and in need of honest reviews. You can also help support the show - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| The Case of Blue Bell hill | 21 Dec 2025 | 00:13:51 | |
I have a new short story collection available for grown ups on Amazon called the Day the Depression Returned. This is currently only 2.99 on Kindle and from the 24th, should be even cheaper as part of a Kindle countdown deal. See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Bonus Epsiode - Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales | 31 Oct 2025 | 00:08:38 | |
Happy Halloween! 🎃 Support Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales by following the channel https://youtube.com/@mr.cemetery?si=6SG5pYt1rhbjM11k https://spotify.link/e5nvYNTqUXb You can reach me at johnablewriter@gmail.com See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable | |||
| Bonus episode - Vampire stories to tell in the dark by Anthony Masters | 27 Oct 2025 | 00:17:10 | |
No copyright infringement intended on this episode, simply trying to draw attention to the author, Anthony Masters, and his 'stories to tell in the dark' series by including one story from each book. See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Beneath the Underpass - NOW AVAILABLE | 22 Oct 2025 | 00:00:48 | |
Beneath the Underpass is now available on YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. A huge thank you to Mr Cemetery of Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales for the wonderfully creepy narration. Hearing my words brought to life in this way was a real treat for me and I hope it will be for you too! https://spotify.link/K392Cw3AFXb https://youtu.be/HaDHDoGoLYw?si=TTPyi-k8u5H7nHU0 | |||
| Silent Hill - Tales from the Rift | 17 Oct 2025 | 00:17:34 | |
Don't forget, 31 Tales is now available on youtube and while you're there, head over to Mr Cemeterys, terror tales to hear a story written by me, due to be released in October. See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| The Case of Chawton House and the grey lady - Tales written in blood | 30 Sep 2025 | 00:15:46 | |
Don't forget, 31 Tales is now available on youtube and while you're there, head over to Mr Cemeterys, terror tales to hear a story written by me, due to be released in October. See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Now on YouTube | 04 Aug 2025 | 00:01:29 | |
You can now find the podcast on youtube @johnable31 or search up 31 Tales for October I have also written a story for Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales who will be narrating and uploading to his channel in the near future so if you dont want to miss out, you can subscribe @mr.cemetery on YouTube email me: johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Where it lives | 10 Jul 2025 | 00:23:24 | |
Now available on YouTube! @johnable31 This story was inspired by Stephen King's IT, using the back and forth perspective of adult and childhood, an evil entity that preys on children, and of course having to face your demons. Come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| The case of the UK cryptids | 24 Jun 2025 | 00:11:46 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Bonus episode - Ghost stories to tell in the dark by Anthony Masters | 31 May 2025 | 00:22:56 | |
Don't forget to visit Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales now exclusively on YouTube, please like, subscribe and show your support while enjoying some amazingly creepy content.
https://youtube.com/@mr.cemetery?si=PoOWIdRj49yVk_hf
No copyright infringement intended on this episode, simply trying to draw attention to the author, Anthony Masters, and his 'stories to tell in the dark' series by including one story from each book.
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| More school stories | 05 Apr 2025 | 00:15:05 | |
Don't forget to visit Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales now exclusively on YouTube, please like, subscribe and show your support while enjoying some amazingly creepy content.
https://youtube.com/@mr.cemetery?si=PoOWIdRj49yVk_hf
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Quick update | 03 Apr 2025 | 00:04:40 | |
https://youtube.com/@mr.cemetery?si=PoOWIdRj49yVk_hf
Please help out, friend of the podcast, Mr Cemetery's Terror Tales. Like and subscribe on YouTube and enjoy his amazing content! 🧟♂️ ⛪️
I will be releasing two stories in one this weekend, it follows on from the epsiode, School Stories, which was the first epsiode of season 2 that wasnt either tales from the rift or tales written in blood and was a return to the original 31 tales for October (confusing isn't it 🤔) anyway I'll be back this weekend with... more school Stories 🏫
Have a great day and talk to you on the weekend!!!
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| Operation | 18 Mar 2025 | 00:12:56 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Christmas story | 24 Dec 2024 | 00:11:10 | |
Have an amazing Christmas and I'll see you in the new year ❤️ 🎄 🥳
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Castlevania - The Custodian part 1 - Tales from the rift | 30 Nov 2024 | 00:12:52 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Halloween episode - True Horror Stories by Terry Deary | 04 Nov 2024 | 00:14:43 | |
Happy Halloween! 💀🎃👻 See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| The case of St Lawrence church and a girl named Fanny Adams - Tales written in blood | 21 Oct 2024 | 00:08:50 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Bonus episode - Werewolf stories to tell in the dark by Anthony Masters | 20 Jun 2024 | 00:20:11 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Minecraft - Part 2 - Tales from the rift | 15 Jun 2024 | 00:10:59 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Toxic Neon Zombie | 18 May 2024 | 00:15:26 | |
See links to new episodes and show your support - tip as little as a pound or dollar ko-fi.com/johnable - Ko-fi The original 'Buy Me a Coffee' Page." https://ko-fi.com/johnable and come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com | |||
| Black Jack | 18 Apr 2024 | 00:13:34 | |
I love hearing from people so please comment or drop me an email! Show your appreciation at https://ko-fi.com/johnable Come talk to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Holly's windowsill | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:11:32 | |
Thank you to Peace, Ciaran and Joseph for your comments, I love hearing from people so please comment or drop me an email! Show your appreciation at https://ko-fi.com/johnable Come talk to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| School Stories | 18 Mar 2024 | 00:22:03 | |
Show your appreciation at https://ko-fi.com/johnable Come talk to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Bonus episode - Horror stories to tell in the dark by Anthony Masters | 07 Feb 2024 | 00:16:30 | |
Show your appreciation at https://ko-fi.com/johnable Come talk to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com Second bonus episode where we check out another story from Anthony Masters ‘to tell in the dark’ series!
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| The mountain pass - Zelda - Tales from the rift | 26 Jan 2024 | 00:15:19 | |
Want to show your support https://ko-fi.com/johnable
Or email me @ Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| The case of Hinton Ampner - Tales written in blood | 19 Dec 2023 | 00:14:51 | |
Big thank you for all your comments, this really gives me a boost and keeps me writing. If you’d like to buy me a coffee this Christmas or leave a tip for a tale you can at https://ko-fi.com/johnable
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| The case of the Crown Hotel - Tales written in blood | 01 Dec 2023 | 00:10:17 | |
Let me know about your towns history, do you know of any strange, grisly or supernatural events where you are? Johnablewriter@gmail.com
If you'd like to show your support you can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/johnable
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| The case of Alice Blunden - Tales written in blood | 30 Oct 2023 | 00:11:31 | |
Tales from the rift will be back as well as, 31 tales for October, in the mean time we have the first of a new series of stories based on real places, real sightings and real people, this is Tales written in blood! Happy Halloween!! 👻💀🎃.
If you'd like to show your support you can buy me a coffee at https://ko-fi.com/johnable
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| Minecraft - Part 1 - Tales from the rift | 18 Oct 2023 | 00:08:27 | |
Come chat to me at Johnablewriter @gmail.com or comment on the episode
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| Bonus episode - Scary Tales to tell in the dark by Anthony Masters | 10 Oct 2023 | 00:30:34 | |
For the month of October here is the first bonus episode of season 2 where I will be reading Scary Tales to tell in the dark written by Anthony Masters. I shall be reading the first story only as a taster so as not to annoy the copyright police.
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| Gaming urban legends - Tales from the rift | 01 Oct 2023 | 00:11:00 | |
Why not try making your own gaming creepy pasta? Either by writing down a few ideas or using art. Want to share one you’ve made or tell me about any you’ve heard, email me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Granny’s House - Granny - Tales from the rift | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:11:15 | |
Let’s take a visit to Granny’s house! Come chat to me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com, comment on the episode or leave a review, I’d love to hear from you
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| Math tuition - Baldi’s basics - Tales from the rift | 08 Aug 2023 | 00:18:00 | |
Today’s unofficial tale based on the game, Baldi’s Basics, learning a new level of horror, in math! Be warned, voice recordings from the game are used which may be scary to some children. Come chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Night of the living bots - Fortnite - Tales from the rift | 02 Aug 2023 | 00:15:12 | |
Our second unofficial Fortnite tale, Night of the living bots. Leave a review or get in touch at johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| The Rift - Fortnite - Tales from the rift | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:16:33 | |
This is an unofficial story based on the game Fortnite which I had nothing to do with its creation. While I try to keep violence and gore out of these stories this one does feature guns and weapons from the game. Contact me at johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Hide and shriek | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:06:45 | |
This is the 31st episode, because of the bonus Christmas story we still have just 1 more to go after this one and then I’ll be ready to begin season 2! You can email me at Johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| Campfire tale | 09 Jun 2023 | 00:09:16 | |
Season 2 is on the way!! Let me know what I should call it: Tales from the Rift… or Tales from the Nether…. Let me know at johnablewriter@gmail.com
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| The karate kid | 01 May 2023 | 00:09:56 | |
This series is nearly at an end but don’t worry, there’s more to come!!! There will be a season 2!! Buy your copy of 31 tales from Amazon and read along or come chat to me at johnablewriter@gmail.com
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