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

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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/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Mark Butterworth

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

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

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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

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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! 🍰

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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

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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 🦖

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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

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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 🛞

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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

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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 🪦

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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

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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

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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

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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 casting.coldopenstories@gmail.com 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.

Reversing Fate.

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Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Darryl Parks - https://www.facebook.com/darryl.parks.9

Performed by Liz Plant - https://twitter.com/CelestielleVA

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Our Flag Means Deff.

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ice-and-starlight/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by L. James Elliott

Performed by Kyle Stroud - https://twitter.com/StroudKyle

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Fame Cimex 🧠

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Matthew Stuart

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 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.

Ice And Starlight.

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ice-and-starlight/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Daniel Summerbell - https://twitter.com/hobbysummerbell

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

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Ascend.

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

Performed by Hannah Hellwig & Kodiak Spence - https://twitter.com/thejediexile21 & https://twitter.com/KingKodiakVA

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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 Last One Hundred Lasguns.

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Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Chris Buxom - https://twitter.com/chris_buxey

Performed by Christopher Tester - https://twitter.com/CGTester

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Her Name

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Delio Pera - https://twitter.com/DelioPera

Performed by Heike Priwitzer - https://twitter.com/kikiyoiVO

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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 Deep Halls.

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

Performed by Andreas of Chaotic Voices - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7SHfdxgZK-NZoYpJCUuF8w

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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 King's Muse

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Garrett Schultz

Performed by Richie Ammons - https://twitter.com/richieammons

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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.

Efficiency.

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Justin Boyle. Performed by Luca Huber.

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Reaping Agony. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reaping-agony/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by E. Nicole Gary - https://twitter.com/nickyinbrooklyn

Performed by Carla Mack - https://twitter.com/carla_mack

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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 Lone Ranger. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-lone-ranger/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Jack Van Beynen - https://www.instagram.com/angels_errant/

Performed by RJ Bayley - https://twitter.com/RJBayley

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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.

Red Lines. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/red-lines/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Hal Wilson - https://twitter.com/HalWilson_

Performed by Joseph Tweedale - https://twitter.com/JoeTweedale

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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.

Her Cold Smile 🙃

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/her-cold-smile/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Jack Van Beynen

Performed by William Nunn - https://twitter.com/VoiceThatCooks

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.

Reminiscing

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Jakob Villarreal - https://twitter.com/Hand_of_Kwll

Performed by Nick Gossage - https://twitter.com/GossageNick

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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.

You Will Never Be A Knight Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/you-will-never-be-a-knight/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Chris Buxey - https://twitter.com/chris_buxey

Performed by Breanna MacDowall - https://twitter.com/BreMacD

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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 Chronomancer's Apprentice Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-chronomancers-apprentice/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

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

Performed by Kailynn Haskell-Harbert - https://twitter.com/KailynnHarbert

Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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 Summons Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-summons/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Joyce Ch'ng - https://twitter.com/jolantru Performed by Megan Yuma's - https://twitter.com/MeganRYoumans Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/ 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.

Twenty Seconds Of His Wrath  Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/twenty-seconds-of-his-wrath/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com  Written by Thomas Throop - https://www.instagram.com/trt_creative/ Performed by Cari Scholtens - https://twitter.com/carischoltens Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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.

Sal Of The Hive Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/sal-of-the-hive/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com  Written by Matthew Neil - https://www.instagram.com/mneil_painter Performed by Alex Ross - https://twitter.com/Alex_RossVO Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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.

Lux In Tenebris Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/lux-in-tenebris/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com  Written by Y.T. Lee Performed by Sarah McManus - https://twitter.com/SarahMcManusVA Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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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 True Lords Of Entropy Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-true-lords-of-entropy/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Frazier Farrell - https://www.instagram.com/fraizwrite/ Performed by Nikolas Yuen - https://twitter.com/nikyuen Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/ 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.

You Don't Dogfight Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/you-dont-dogfight/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com  Written by Gregory Williams - https://twitter.com/gwillwrites Performed by Torian Brackett - https://twitter.com/SaberTB Special thanks to Noah Miller - https://www.instagram.com/noahhmiller/

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The following story was a finalist 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.

A profane dinner party that feeds on pain... Cultish mercenaries obsessed with numbers... A highway detour past Area 51... Travel into each of these worlds with the new immersive audio drama and ebook Kickstarter.  Learn More online: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/coldopenstories/the-black-collection-immersive-audio-drama-and-ebook The Black Collection is dark fantasy and science fiction anthology with a tone familiar to fans of the X-Files, Heavy Metal, or Love, Death & Robots. The project includes 3 audio dramas (approximately 30-minutes in length), brought to life by global voice talent and immersive sound design produced in-studio and the wilds of Calgary, Canada. In addition to this immersive aural experience, supporters will also have access to the stories in their original novelization, as well as other perks including scriptbook, artbook, and MORE tales.

More great content online: www.coldopenstories.com ⛓️Useful Links 🔗 ✅ The Black Collection: https://bit.ly/3dwKlIo ✅ Unofficial Warhammer 40,000 Fanfiction: https://bit.ly/3dthkxh ✅ Original Stories: https://bit.ly/3BWR9bx 

 

 

My Name Is Roboute 😔

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/my-name-is-roboute/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Jennie Ruskin - http://twitter.com/VoiceOfKosh

Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - Altered State Adventures

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff J

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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.

SUMMARY: Ever since he and his older sister were wrenched from their royal home in the Dark City, IZENZON has suffered a lifetime of indignity. Doomed as pawns to their captor, the Drukhari siblings have grown up as indentured kabalites — prisoner-warriors kept alive only for their political leverage.

Despising his enslaver, the dread-Archon SHAVISTÉ, the covetous IZENZON bides his time planning for the day when he can reclaim his birthright. When an opportunity for vengeance finally presents itself through a strange gift, familial bonds will be frayed as a bloody coup begins in the hedonistic Dark City of Commorragh.

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SUMMARY: Ever since he and his older sister were wrenched from their royal home in the Dark City, IZENZON has suffered a lifetime of indignity. Doomed as pawns to their captor, the Drukhari siblings have grown up as indentured kabalites — prisoner-warriors kept alive only for their political leverage.

Despising his enslaver, the dread-Archon SHAVISTÉ, the covetous IZENZON bides his time planning for the day when he can reclaim his birthright. When an opportunity for vengeance finally presents itself through a strange gift, familial bonds will be frayed as a bloody coup begins in the hedonistic Dark City of Commorragh.

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SUMMARY: Ever since he and his older sister were wrenched from their royal home in the Dark City, IZENZON has suffered a lifetime of indignity. Doomed as pawns to their captor, the Drukhari siblings have grown up as indentured kabalites — prisoner-warriors kept alive only for their political leverage.

Despising his enslaver, the dread-Archon SHAVISTÉ, the covetous IZENZON bides his time planning for the day when he can reclaim his birthright. When an opportunity for vengeance finally presents itself through a strange gift, familial bonds will be frayed as a bloody coup begins in the hedonistic Dark City of Commorragh.

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Summary: Once a primitive, plains-dwelling race, The T’au have formed a spacefaring empire by bringing together several intelligent alien races to combat the hostile Imperium of Man. When a T’au cadre led by commander M'COVA ("EERVEE") is ambushed, she finds herself isolated and introduce to a strange world's inhabitants – and an an enigmatic woman (MARLENE BARCOV). Thrust together, M'COVA must navigate a coded dance of indoctrination, and resistance to discover whether humanity can ever be trusted.

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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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Summary: Once a primitive, plains-dwelling race, The T’au have formed a spacefaring empire by bringing together several intelligent alien races to combat the hostile Imperium of Man. When a T’au cadre led by commander M'COVA ("EERVEE") is ambushed, she finds herself isolated and introduce to a strange world's inhabitants – and an an enigmatic woman (MARLENE BARCOV). Thrust together, M'COVA must navigate a coded dance of indoctrination, and resistance to discover whether humanity can ever be trusted.

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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Tau, Kroot, Vespid, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

Summary: Once a primitive, plains-dwelling race, The T’au have formed a spacefaring empire by bringing together several intelligent alien races to combat the hostile Imperium of Man. When a T’au cadre led by commander M'COVA ("EERVEE") is ambushed, she finds herself isolated and introduce to a strange world's inhabitants – and an an enigmatic woman (MARLENE BARCOV). Thrust together, M'COVA must navigate a coded dance of indoctrination, and resistance to discover whether humanity can ever be trusted.

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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2021. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Tau, Kroot, Vespid, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

This month, Cold Open Stories is celebrating its 2 year anniversary.

To commemorate this, we’re sharing some words from the cast and collaborators behind our audio dramas. But that’s not all. If you haven’t been to coldopenstories.com, you’re only getting half the experience. On this episode we’ll also be checking in with writers from our short fiction anthologies, fast fiction writing contest, and immersive writing game. Stay tuned to the end, and you’ll also hear the winner of our latest Fast Fiction contest - The Stars Are Cold.

So here’s to 2 years. We’re just getting started.

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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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Living in the dilapidation and overcrowding of the hive slums, opportunities for KATYA TSALPAROV have been few and far between. Making it through the gruelling audition process to become a radio newsreader for The Vox, Katya has every reason to be happy – until she discovers truths and propaganda that conflict with the life she’s been born into. This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

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This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop. Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.

----- This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.

----- This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

The Voyage 🚀 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-voyage/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by George Vine

Performed by Sara Dunham - https://twitter.com/SaraDunhamVO

Directed by Ben Siegal

Produced by Colyn DeGraaff

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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.

The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.

----- This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.

----- This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

The lost and the damned – this is the name given to souls who shun the Holy Light of the Emperor. Among them are Rudolf Nusz, a ‘golden-boy’ guardsman who hid his sadism before turning against the Imperium. When a mutiny goes wrong, he attempts to flee the powers of Chaos but is dragged back in by former ally Sebastian Kent. Together, the two men embark on a path of violence to save a traitor ’s spirit from crossing over to the other side, all while their twin capacities for murder and torture propel them into a war between mankind’s worst natures.

----- This audio drama is 100% unofficial and in no way endorsed or supported by Games Workshop.

Cold Open Stories is a place for fans to come together, enjoy audio dramas, write stories, and in the end YOU audition to play the parts! Find our latest casting call on www.coldopenstories.com

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All © Copyright Games Workshop Limited 2019. GW, Games Workshop, BL Publishing, Black Library, Forge World, Citadel, White Dwarf, The Horus Heresy, The Horus Heresy Eye logo, Space Marine, 40K, Warhammer, Warhammer Digital, Warhammer 40,000, the ‘Aquila’ Double-headed Eagle logo, Genestealer Cult, Tyranids, Genestealers, and all associated logos, illustrations, images, names, creatures, races, vehicles, locations, weapons, characters, and the distinctive likenesses thereof, are either ® or TM, and/or © Games Workshop Limited, variably registered around the world. All Rights Reserved.

The award-nominated production team Cold Open Stories has released its immersive, unofficial, collaborative writing game “Inquisitor: Doctrina Malum”. Assume the role of an Inquisitorial Agent searching for threats to the Imperium, earning achievements, and building a catalog of the galaxy’s terrors in an experience described as “SCP Foundation meet Black Library”.

We’d like to thank all of you for your support over the past few months as we’ve developed this project. We’re excited to see what strange, deadly, and weird characters and scenarios you develop in the grimdark world of Warhammer 40,0000.

Head over to coldopenstories.com to join the Inquisition.