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Hollow Men 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hollow-men/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Darren Davies

Performed by Simon Alison - www.simonalison.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.

🍽️ The Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-sun-is-a-dish-best-served-cold/

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Written by Daniel Dolgos. Performed by: Stephanie Tobin, Logan Raposo, Ash Albiniak, and Hayden Beardall.

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This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord.

Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

🦟 Cold Blooded. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/cold-blooded/

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Written by Trent Ball

Performed by Nikolas Yuen - https://x.com/nikyuen

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

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord.

As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

Sub Divo 🦅 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/sub-divo/

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Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec

Performed by Hannah Hellwig - https://x.com/thejediexile21

and Ryan Negron - https://x.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.

Divine Intervention ☀️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/divine-intervention/

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Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec

Performed by Jonathan Cox - https://x.com/JonVOA

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.

Assistance Required ⛓️‍💥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/assistance-required/

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Written by Kyle Hagen - https://x.com/Iron_Shrike

Performed by Philip C. - https://x.com/AWhaleVO 

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.

Password123 🔐 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/password123/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Lincoln Addington

Performed by Kailynn Harbert - https://x.com/KailynnHarbert

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.

Traitor's Sight 🙈 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/traitors-sight/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Liam Taylor

Performed by Matthew Houlihan - https://www.instagram.com/houlihanmatt/

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.

Good Business ⚖️

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Gregory Williams - https://x.com/gwillwrites

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 a winner 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 Good Soldier. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-good-soldier/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker - https://x.com/c0rbec Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - https://x.com/Altered_ASA Join our writing community on Discord! - https://discord.com/invite/TCngW3w This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word, and help listeners like you discover stories worth telling. Until next time, to be continued.

📺 Parasomnia. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/parasomnia/

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

Performed by Lindsay Zana - https://x.com/lindsayzana, Steven Zivic - https://x.com/StevenZivic, and Valentin Angel Fernandez https://x.com/voiceofvaf

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

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

Through The Eyes Of The Machine God 🧿

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/through-the-eyes-of-the-machine-god/

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Written by Colby Brennan

Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - https://x.com/Altered_ASA

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

The following story was a winner 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.

🛸 Lights In The Sky. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/lights-in-the-sky/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Morgan Young - https://writeryoung.com/

Performed by Nina Nikolic - https://www.instagram.com/voicesofnina/?hl=en

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

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

Unnatural Selection 🧬

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by M.D. Nugent.

Performed by Sarah McManus - https://www.instagram.com/sarahmcmanusva/

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 Witch Of Rig 7 🧙‍♀️

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-witch-of-rig-7/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Benjamin Joseph - https://x.com/benswritingtime

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

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.

🛻 No Longer. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/no-longer/

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Written by Harry Gillett - https://x.com/TheHarrySillett

Performed by Elizabeth Plant - https://x.com/CelestielleVA

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

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

🐺 Nightbound. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/nightbound/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Daniel Dolgos

Performed by Stephanie Tobin - https://www.instagram.com/stephanieswanquills/

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

This story was first published as part of our Original Worlds call for submissions. If you enjoy reading or listening to tales like these, you can always find more over at ColdOpenStories.com. While you’re there, you can also submit your own manuscripts, audition for voice work, and join the free Discord. This month, we wanted to do something special by bringing to life some of our spooky, weird, and gripping tales, so be sure to subscribe, hint hint, for those very special episode drops. Leave a like on them, and this video, too. It tells us that you want even more episodes every week. As we celebrate 5 years of programming, we just wanted to say thanks. Thanks for listening, and for sharing this channel within your network. It all helps spread the word.

From A Moment Of Weakness 🍗

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/from-a-moment-of-weakness/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Benjamin Joseph - https://x.com/benswritingtime

Performed by Philip C - https://x.com/AWhaleVO

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.

Dead Language 🗣️

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

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by James Mills

Performed by RJ Bayley - https://rjbayley.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.

Trials Of A Sister 🔥

Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/trials-of-a-sister/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

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

Performed by Heike Priwitzer - https://www.heikepriwitzervo.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.

Monachopsis 🙌 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/monachopsis/

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Written by Tristan Parker - https://twitter.com/C0rbec

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

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.

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.

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.

Her Cold Smile 🙃

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

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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.

My Name Is Roboute 😔

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

Performed by Marchand S. Steenkamp - Altered State Adventures

Directed & Produced by Colyn DeGraaff J

oin 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.

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

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.

The Avenger ✊  Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-avenger/

Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com

Written by Alex Gentem - https://www.instagram.com/plural_v/

Performed by Ross Fisher-Davis

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 ‘Santiago Jaguar Sanctuary’ is little more than a filthy roadside zoo. Despite the limited space and resources, day-attendant Diego does his best to make the confined jaguar Electra comfortable. When illegal loggers begin to disrupt the neighbouring jungles, Diego discovers something primordial, and pledges himself to protect the big cat at all costs…

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Invasive Affairs is a collection of three standalone dramas addressing the themes of ecology, invasion, and loss.

Oleander features the voice talents of:

• Griffin Puatu as Diego
• Kailynn Harbert as Lewis
• Stewart Moyer as Skyler
• Steven Zivic as Vernon, and El Monstruo
• Nikolas Yuen as Electra
• Dante Amada as Eduardo
• Priscilla Bojorge as Camellia
• and Rissa Montanez as Alejandra

With additional voices and sounds by: Darian Vorlick, Katie Hagaman, Kat Peterson, Jose Berrios, Nina Nikolic, RJ Bayley, Madi Opincaru, James Hamblen, Jonathan Fuentes, and Chantal De Leon.

Written, Directed, and Sound Design by: Colyn DeGraaff Produced by Cold Open Stories (www.coldopenstories.com). If you want to hear more tales like this, head on over to coldopenstories.com. On the site, you can find our calls for submissions, join our discord chat, and delve into thousands of hours of fanfiction and original stories.

If you feel like dropping us an email, you can reach out to coldopenstories@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. 🌱

🪴 Meriza has no love for Belladonna, her brother Santino’s manipulative fiancé. The bride-to-be has sowed seeds of doubt, and Meriza’s once close-knit family has been broken apart piece by piece. fearing that she’ll soon lose her brother forever, Meriza encounters a strange chromatic orchid at a marketplace that offers her a chance to save him from Belladonna’s charm…

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Invasive Affairs is a collection of three standalone dramas addressing the themes of ecology, invasion, and loss.

Belladonna features the voice talents of:

• Melissa Medina as Meriza and Orchid
• Ryan Negron as Santino
• and Sophia Kea as Belladonna

With additional voices and sounds by: Darian Vorlick, Katie Hagaman, Kat Peterson, Jose Berrios, Nina Nikolic, RJ Bayley, Madi Opincaru, James Hamblen, Jonathan Fuentes, and Chantal De Leon.

Written, Directed, and Sound Design by: Colyn DeGraaff Produced by Cold Open Stories (www.coldopenstories.com). If you want to hear more tales like this, head on over to coldopenstories.com. On the site, you can find our calls for submissions, join our discord chat, and delve into thousands of hours of fanfiction and original stories.

If you feel like dropping us an email, you can reach out to coldopenstories@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. 🌱

🌿 When his estranged ex-wife Amelia is found near-dead in South America, the conflicted botanist Cooper travels to repatriate her. Scarred by their toxic relationship, he soon discovers parallels between an encroaching ecological horror and the trials of his personal life, all while Amelia’s skin has taken on a strange mint hue…

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Invasive Affairs is a collection of three standalone dramas addressing the themes of ecology, invasion, and loss.

Altissima features the voice talents of:

• Nikolas Yuen as Cooper
• Sarah Ruth Thomas as Amelia
• Rissa Montanez as Alejandra
• Dylan Duck as Jamie
• Conner Howard as Pavel
• and Ash Albiniak as Constable Tilton

With additional voices and sounds by: Darian Vorlick, Katie Hagaman, Kat Peterson, Jose Berrios, Nina Nikolic, RJ Bayley, Madi Opincaru, James Hamblen, Jonathan Fuentes, and Chantal De Leon.

Written, Directed, and Sound Design by: Colyn DeGraaff Produced by Cold Open Stories (www.coldopenstories.com). If you want to hear more tales like this, head on over to coldopenstories.com. On the site, you can find our calls for submissions, join our discord chat, and delve into thousands of hours of fanfiction and original stories.

If you feel like dropping us an email, you can reach out to coldopenstories@gmail.com. Thank you for listening. 🌱

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

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

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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 🦖

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

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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.

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

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/

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.

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/

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.

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/

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.

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/

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 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/

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 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/

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.

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.