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No Surrender, No Retreat: An Exploration of Maximalism and Celebration of Bill Hollweg

What makes an audio drama feel alive—like it’s rushing at you, surrounding you, and refusing to let go? This essay breaks down the difference between maximalism and minimalism across literature, film, and music, then brings it home to audio drama through the work of Bill Hollweg.

Rock ’N’ Roll Ghosts by Mark Slade

Elvis and a demon dog. Little Richard in a church full of ghosts. Buddy Holly walking away from the crash. It’s the “true history” you were never meant to hear—until now.

Moron Tabernacle Choir – A Maladjusted Cartoon from Thomas Malafarina

Who the Hell is coming to Town? By Scarlett Stratten

Think you know Santa Claus? Think again. Behind the jolly red suit hides a rogues’ gallery of nightmare-fuel sidekicks—from a fur-clad disciplinarian to a stew-happy French felon to a problematic Dutch “helper” still sparking controversy.

Then THEY Came by Thomas M. Malafarina

Calvin Masterson never asked to be the last historian of humanity, but after an alien invasion erases nearly every trace of life on Earth, he’s left with no choice. A lone survivor wandering through a world of ash and bones, Calvin collects supplies, sketches the carnage, and hides in a forgotten cave as monstrous extraterrestrials scour the planet.

The Cat in the Ruff by Tyson Blue

What if every object on your shelf had a secret past—a magical origin, a forgotten legend, a hidden truth? Jump into a world where heirlooms aren’t just decorative—they’re the seeds of fantastical tales told at bedtime, stitched together with heart, humor, and a dash of historical nonsense.

On The Streets of Christmastown By E.S. Wynn

The Don is dead, and the streets of Christmastown are about to run red and green. From gingerbread gangsters to snowman hitmen, every family wants a piece of the sleigh. But only one will wear the big red coat when the peppermint dust settles.

KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park

In 1978, KISS stepped off the stage and onto TV screens in a sci-fi spectacle so gloriously weird it defied logic, gravity, and good taste. Packed with laser eyes, evil clones, and animatronic mayhem, KISS Meets the Phantom of the Park wasn’t just a movie—it was a fever dream. What began as a bid to merge rock with superhero cinema turned into a cult-classic trainwreck that still howls from the back of pop culture’s haunted head.

Chet Williamson

Chet Williamson is an acclaimed American author whose work spans horror, suspense, and dark fantasy. Since his debut in the early 1980s, he has published...

Beyond Winter’s Veil By Jasper Killburn

Winter isn’t just coming—it’s hunting. Yan, a lone survivor fleeing the horrors of the south, finds himself trapped between a city’s distant salvation and the monstrous advance of a frozen, undead army. As the cold breathes down his neck, he must outrun winter itself—or be devoured by it.

Cover Artist Kay

Meet Kay: a 19-year-old artist from Gaffney, SC, who turns caregiving into creativity and paints her world in bold lines and bright colors.

Vulpine Vamps Issue 10 Showcase

Ready to sleigh your senses? A Very Vampy Christmas is decking the pages of Twisted Pulp with a blizzard of bombshells and yuletide sass. From our enchantress cover star Martina the Witch to a full parade of seasonal sirens, this is the only kind of holiday magic you need. Go on—unwrap this teaser. We dare you.