Cold Open Stories – Details, episodes & analysis

Spore 🦠 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/spore/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by James Marshall

Performed by Ash Albiniak - https://unabashedvo.com/

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

Risk In Reward 🎱

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/risk-in-reward/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Melanie Kraljić - https://twitter.com/mielleau

Performed by Simon Alison - www.simonalison.com

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an editor's choice in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

Imperium Eternal ♾️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/imperium-eternal/

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Written by Mark Butterworth

Performed by Ryan Negrón - https://twitter.com/RyanNegronVO

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

The Handover 🤝

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-handover/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com 

Written by M.D. Nugent

Performed by Dylan Duck - https://twitter.com/crashstarva

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

Happy Birthday, Sergeant Corde! 🍰

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/happy-birthday-sergeant-corde/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com 

Written by Alex Olsen - https://twitter.com/alexnumberfive

Performed by Stephanie Tobin - https://twitter.com/StephSwanQuills

Directed by Ben Siegal & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

The Bond 🦖

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-bond/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com 

Written by Andy Clark - https://twitter.com/andycruns

Performed by Cooper Mortlock - https://twitter.com/CoopMortlockVA

Directed by Ben Siegal & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

The Driver 🛞

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-driver/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com 

Written by Vera Campbell - https://twitter.com/vsoapboxx

Performed by Steve McGrath - https://twitter.com/stevemcgrathvo

Directed by Ivy Leone & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

Heart Of The Tomb 🪦

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/heart-of-the-tomb/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com 

Written by Ariel Cabahug - https://www.instagram.com/das2eazy

Performed by Bonnie Bogovich - https://twitter.com/GoodOleBonnie

Directed by Ivy Leone & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story was an official selection in our 1,000 word fast fiction contest - an unofficial love letter to the universe of Warhammer 40,000. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original Short Fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning Full Cast Audio Dramas.

Osparama

Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/osparama/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Geneviève Laprise - https://twitter.com/Writer_Gen

Performed by Kat Peterson - https://twitter.com/CxeeFoxx

Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w

The following story is an original story, submitted in part of our open call for submissions. If you love to write, read, or are just looking for more great content like this, head on over to ColdOpenStories.com. When you visit the site, be sure to check out the fanfiction and original short fiction anthologies, audiobooks, and award-winning full-cast audio dramas.

🎙️Audition NOW: https://originals.coldopenstories.com/invasive-affairs/

--------- Cold Open Stories has opened its voice acting casting call for three standalone audio dramas addressing themes of ecology, invasion, and infidelity. Each episode of INVASIVE AFFAIRS includes full cast performances with immersive sound design and musical score.  

All levels of experience are welcome! We are looking for voice talent from global backgrounds, and the steps to audition are as follows:

1. Select an episode from the website, review the character samples.
2. Record your samples and name the file (.wav or .mp3) after the associated character. One clip per audition (as many takes as you wish in a single file).
3. Submit your audition (or appropriate demo reel) via email to [email protected] with the subject line "INVASIVE AFFAIRS AUDITION".

Looking on advice for auditioning for your first voice acting role? https://40k.coldopenstories.com/voice-acting-guides/.  Deadline to audition is August 10th, 2023 at 11:59PM ET.