Maeltopia - A New World of Horror Fiction'explicit

Mar 27/2023

Kingdom Come The Oversapiens congregate in a strange city, waiting to hear from their mysterious leader. Another Oversapien, Antonia, ponders her new situation and what might become of the life that she's built. EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of[...]
The House that Adley Built A man with a strange upbringing seeks the terrors of the world. Collecting man's greatest horrors, he hopes to transcend the reality that constricts him. But will he be able to? EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the[...]
David and Goliath The Maelsapiens regroup and finally come together to confront their captors. EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available on Audible! Want to learn more about the world[...]
Sitting too Close to the TV Veve and the group tread further into the nightmare city, in awe of its awful splendor. However, as they plod forward they come across something both unexpected and harrowing. EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love[...]
Gods of War Byron is reminded of his past. Mars and Henry face-off. Hazel finds her way into town. EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available on Audible! Want[...]
The Anatomy of a Hollow Man A man wandering the roads at night comes upon an existential epiphany, leading to unprecedented enlightenment—or utter madness. EARLY ACCESS to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now[...]
Animus Keith fights for his freedom, the Crowd encounters a new terror, and Lynn finds Mars. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available on Audible! Want to learn more about the[...]
Sundered Michael receives a call that throws his life into turmoil. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available on Audible! Want to learn more about the world of Maeltopia? Check out[...]
When Death Knocks Lynn finds herself in a unique position. Hazel and Erick are confronted by a strange crowd. Erick is forced to make a hard decision. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED[...]
Pop Goes the Weasel Veve, Wicked and Baron come across a harrowing obstacle, one that brings them closer to their destination or their doom. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is now[...]
Dark Places Byron and Keith have a conversation. Henry investigates the mystery underlying Mars' condition. Erick and Hazel continue their journey to save their fellow Passengers. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON,[...]
The Bookworm and the Quiet Man Voran Gahl and Riva Kin, two "employees" of the famous Salence University, are summoned for an important assignment. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is[...]
Road Trip Erick and Hazel go out in search of their comrades, and the mysterious stranger at the diner meets with an old colleague. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is[...]
The Friends of Murder A serial killer known only as the "Boogey Man" discovers that he is being stalked by a strange audience of admirers. Investigating the bizarre presence of these onlookers, he comes to wonder about their nature and if he has been called to a higher purpose. Early access to podcast episodes,[...]
Aftermath Detectives show up at Michael's office as he ponders recent events. Felix continues to spiral out of control. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn[...]
Along Came a Spider Mars searches for his next meal, Keith and Lynn enjoy lunch, and Erik and Hazel receive an unannounced guest. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible![...]
Greenlake Steven and Sasha review and discuss the strange phenomenon surrounding Green Lake in Thunderberg, Ohio. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn more about the world[...]
Strange Love Veve, Wicked, Baron, and the Bowers face off against living nightmares in the dread city of New Victoria. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn[...]
The Man With the Lantern Wesley wakes up from his experience in the forest and tries to warn the camp. Later, he comes face to face with the strange man who saved him. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves[...]
Charles in Charge Michael toils with his inner demons and receives an unexpected visit from an old acquaintance. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn more about[...]
Time Is of the Essence Hazel settles into her new home, its cold shadows delivering her to the past—a thing from which she can never escape. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON,[...]
The Night Show A group of friends gather to spend their Halloween testing a local myth, only to discover something far more horrific. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible![...]
Of Fear and Fables Wesley experiences a strange phenomenon and encounters the thing in the hollow. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn more about the world[...]
A Curious Place Keith, Lynn, and Mars make their way back home, but encounter severe weather. Exhausted from their travels, they stop to rest in a curious little town. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation,[...]
The Man With Many Faces Felix Keegan, a man with a tragic past and complex psychological disorder, comes in for a therapy session. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible![...]
Here's Looking At You Wesley investigates the strange tree hollow and discovers something may be peeking back. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn more about the[...]
God-Fled Veve gives birth to another kind of nightmare and finds herself falling deeper into darkness. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our audiobook adaptation, THE RED SON, is available on Audible! Want to learn more about the world[...]
Dead Time Erick, another strange Maelsapian, waits for his companions to return from their mission. Alone, he is besieged by his thoughts, and so welcomes an unexpected guest at his front door. Early access to podcast episodes, behind-the-scenes videos with the Maeltopia team and more await you on our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
Rain, Rain, Go Away Michael Brisbane is a therapist, and also a pessimist. Years of watching others’ lives crumble, including his own, has cast an unwavering shadow over his life. His only hope lies in the recovery of one of his most difficult to treat patients—a young man with Dissociative Identity Disorder. But as time[...]
Darkness, Inside and Out Wesley continues to challenge the strange lands of Grimland and stumbles upon a bizarre formation in the middle of the woods. Intrigued by the thing, he investigates, much to the chagrin of the detractors living in his head. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early[...]
The Talking Dead Keith, Lynn, and Mars, a powerful team of Mael sapiens, discover a chatty corpse. However, they come away with more questions than answers. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
Seeing the Forest For the Trees The voices express their discontent with Wesley while he wanders the strange terrain of Grimland. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED[...]
What To Expect When You're Expecting Veve and her trusty undead dog witness how nightmares are born, and an unexpected occurrence shows that there's a lot more to Veve than what meets the eye. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check[...]
New Frontiers A new breed of human walks the Post Darkness world of Maeltopia. Having passed through a horrific machine of unknown origin, Maelsapiens wield power unlike most anything seen before. But the Machine's dark nature bestows them with more curse than gift, and their ever watchful overlords render Maelsapiens more prey than predator. Early access[...]
The Way Out is Through Caden returns home and faces an existential threat. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE[...]
We're Not in Kansas Anymore Since the Great Darkness of 1999, all manner of strange and terrible artifacts continue to be discovered around the world. Known as Obscura, none are larger or more mysterious than Grimland—an entire island continent in the Pacific Ocean, shrouded in fog and perpetual storms. Dr. Wesley Morrigan, a biologist with[...]
In Darkness, Salvation The Shepherd's Game comes to an end. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy today with your 30-day[...]
Greibus Saug and the Forest of Frozen Lights (A Christmas Tale) The men of a small arctic town seek fortune in the unexplored mountains. Upon finding riches beyond words, they attract the attention of something similarly indescribable. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
The Rotten Pumpkin Man After the Great Darkness of 1999, many towns that were once occupied were discovered abandoned. One such town, Harvest Creek, is located just outside the borders of Autumn City. One of the many artifacts discovered after the hamlet's apparent desertion was a journal located in one of the empty residence. The[...]
A Darwinian Appetite Caden discovers his new friends are not without consequence, and that some things are more hungry than one might expect. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation,[...]
Laughing All the Way Veve finds herself in a horrifying bind and realizes her options are dwindling by the moment. In a moment of desperation, she reluctantly calls out to something... Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love[...]
Camera Shy At the behest of the Shepherd, the Family Man continues hunting the strange photographer. Exploring the bizarre camera man's world, otherworldly sights beset him. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
A Very Merry Un-Birthday! The trio move through the dreaded sleeping city of New Victoria and discover smiling horrors are waiting to greet them. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel[...]
A Picture is Worth a Thousand Words Donald follows his compulsions and discovers something strange and wonderful. The infamous killer also receives a visit. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel[...]
The Burdensome Mr. Bonnet Caden continues to see his new "guests" and is later faced with a difficult decision. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is[...]
On the Road Again With the game coming to a close, the Family Man departs the mad city of Willard and heads towards his final destination - Autumn City. Check out and subscribe to our new YouTube Channel: Maeltopia You Tube Channel Pre-order the first Book of the Red Family Trilogy, The Red Son: The[...]
Devil's Clay (Part 3) The mysterious narrator uncovers a tome describing Greywitch's darkest events and finally concludes his inquiry into Devil's Clay. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE[...]
Last Offers Donald is given a tempting final offer and discovers that his long journey may soon be coming to an end. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE[...]
Devil's Clay (Part 2) Deeper into Greywitch's collective memory lies even darker stories of its past, and tales of Devil's Clay's terrible capacities. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation,[...]
Cake, Anyone? Veve, Wicked, and Baron resolve to find the killer known as the "Family Man," hoping to find more answers concerning the strange red headed woman. However, to find him, they must go to a place far more deadly than their quarry. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like[...]
The Forest Calls A man loses his daughter in an infamous patch of woods. Frantically searching, a terrible realization comes to light. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE[...]
Devil's Clay (Part 1) Neighboring the quiet and humble village of Greywitch lives a sinister place, a town raised from barren soil and unwholesome deeds. Its specific nature remains elusive, but the people of Greywitch are certain of one thing - it is evil. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks[...]
A Hole in the World A man experiences a terrible accident and loses something dear to him. His loss, however, is met with a strange and unexpected gain. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of[...]
The Breath-Taker Interview On June 26th, 2007, Alex Merley, - a well-know journalist and writer - was allowed into the ADX Florence Facility, a super max prison located in Florence, Colorado. The interview became notorious for many reasons, one being that it is the only known interview with a Neo-Psychotic - an individual afflicted with[...]
Skin-Tight The Family Man continues to wander his memories of the Great Darkness of 1999. Of course, the Great Darkness is not the only thing that offers terrifying visions... Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of[...]
Wicked Tales Veve is awakened from her last frightening episode and tries to piece together more of the puzzle by speaking to her new roommate, Dillan Wicked. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
The Quarantined Cities Steven and Sasha discuss the "Quarantined Cities" - cities and townships closed down or sectioned off due to suspected paranormal activity. Among the cities discussed is New Victoria, Werewood, Tartarus, The Kinderman Woods and the Puppet City, and Fall Ridge. What is the Weird Book? The Weird Book is a publication of[...]
Shadows Rising (Finale) With her shadow her only companion, Elise confronts her darkness. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE[...]
In Memory Donald continues to wander the Great Nowhere and discovers a strange structure spiraling into the sky. Wandering its insides he discovers not only the nature of the thing, but revelations perhaps best kept concealed. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes[...]
Three's Company After her haunting meeting with Dillan Wicked and his new friend, Baron, Veve prepares for the serial killers' arrival. With a full house, Veve seeks some privacy and comes to discover new revelations. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos?[...]
There's No Place Like Nowhere Delighted to relive some of his lost memories of the Great Darkness of 1999, the Family Man wanders the strange terrain of a beautifully dark and transformed world. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
Mr Shroud and His Shadow The following account was discovered on a hard drive left in the attic of an apartment in Bakewell, England. No name was attached to the uncovered file, although it has been theorized the individual was a student of the famed Mistoric University - a well-known institution for its high level[...]
Don't Be Afraid of the Dark Donald and Mr. Hide are taken by the White Wigs and introduced to a truly amazing device. Not one to let an opportunity slip him by, Donald makes a daring choice. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
The Amniotic Sea The following letter was found in the wall of one of the rooms located in the now closed Highland Gardens Sanitarium. The individual in the letter seemed to have been one of many people victimized by the infamous Dr. Abernasus Coldglow. Coldglow was known to use hypno-regressive therapy on his patients in[...]
Birds of a Feather Veve recovers from her last meeting and tries to move forward. However, what seemed like a straight forward, albeit macabre, meeting, turns out to be anything but. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love[...]
Wicked Words After Veve returns from her long trip, she finds something interesting waiting for her at home. Afterwards, she goes to meet an old friend. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
Meta-Devil: A Kaiju Tale To celebrate our favorite Kaiju - Godzillla - King of the Monsters - we've released a stand alone Kaiju story of our own. Follow the tragic story of a man at the cutting edge of a new science - Nether Mechanics - and the horrible effects it wrought. Though physically transformed,[...]
For the Love of the Game The Family Man strides through the mad city of Willard and finally comes face-to-face with the notorious skin switcher, Mr. Hide. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves[...]
The Journal of The Thrice Mad Silus Olmes In 1952, a strange individual by the name of Silus Olmes was admitted into the Piedmont Sanitarium located just outside Boston (Before Boston was destroyed by "The Tempest" and was re-built into New Victoria). The middle-to-late aged man was remanded into the custody of the institution after[...]
Indecent Proposal After Veve witnesses the giant murder his father, she stays to fit one more piece into the puzzle - how the giant comes to meet the Red woman. But for all the horror that she's witnessed, and all that it implies, Veve finds herself becoming comfortable in the darkness, which is perhaps the[...]
Dreams of a Strait-Jacket World Donald continues his voyage through the ruins of Willard, pondering the words of the mad "angel." But lunacy is not one to let someone alone, and Donald soon finds himself on the other end of a compelling, but insane, argument. Looking for a way to support us and receive[...]
Monsterhood The following was scrawled into a diary found in a house located in New Hollow - one of the towns permanently quarantined since the closure of the Great Darkness of 1999. Often simply known as "weird towns," these places are cordoned off from the public due to their "dangerous conditions." While few concrete details[...]
Like Father, Like Son Close to unraveling the mystery behind the Paul Bunyan murders, and revealing the bloody secret of one the red woman's travelling companions, Veve travels out into the woods again. Finding the shack she saw in her dreams, Veve dares sleep once more. Looking for a way to support us and[...]
The Divine Mad Donald continues to explore the insane city of Willard, staring in awe at the architecture and atmosphere of the mad. Perusing the contents of a hidden library, the killer realizes his eyes are not the only ones prying. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access[...]
Maeltropolis A traveling vagabond stumbles upon a remote and lost town. As a man of the road, and connoisseur of unknown places, he stops in to visit with the locals. However, as he wanders through the quiet city, he discovers that the place is not at all what it seems. Looking for a way[...]
A Place for Madness The Family Man delves deeper in the Shepherd's dreamscape, visiting the beautiful visions of his fellow killers. Later, he finds himself journeying to a place that reflects the very madness that built it - the city of Willard. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early[...]
Bloody Trails Veve finds herself in the grasp of something terrible, and on the verge of revealing a long-lost secret. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON,[...]
Born Bad After Veve's interview with Dillan Wicked, she decides to follow-up on a few clues she gathered from her discussion. Arriving at a small and obscure town, she begins to unravel a strange and macabre local legend. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes[...]
Whatever Kills You Makes You Stronger The Eater of Idols struggles to maintain control over the host force re-surging within him. A final conflict ensues, and there can only be one victor. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
Elevator Service William is a rational man, but even rational men are left broken by the Great Darkness of 1999. Despite his skeptical outlook, he is haunted by dreams of the most horrible and macabre variety. Most of all, he is terrorized by a single harrowing figure - the Elevator Man. Looking for a[...]
Something Wicked This Way Comes Veve finds herself alone with the notorious killer, Dillan Wicked. Careful of the infamous murderer's cleverness, she attempts to extract information about the red woman she's been tracking, while simultaneously trying to stay alive. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast[...]
A Letter From Jack Lantern After the strange beast that attempted to end the Shepherd's game was defeated, Jack Lantern decided to leave a few parting words. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves[...]
Mad House After ridding herself of "Grammy Rose," Veve follows another lead - one that brings her to the footsteps of a dark and mad place. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series?[...]
Gang-Up The unknown writer reports on the strange goings-on of his killer captor. His murderous master joins other killers in the game in an attempt to oust the entity eliminating all its players. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
Lessons Beneath the World Veve continues to interrogate Grammy Rose in the subterranean caves beneath the Bower's place. As she learns more, she comes across a troublesome issue. One that requires her to get advice from an unlikely source. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast[...]
Old Things Veve finds herself in the Bowers' secret cave. And she's not alone. Determined to get out alive, Veve braves the dark and whatever person, or thing, is in it with her. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
From the Journal of a Tubby, Nameless, Washed-Up Writer An unknown writer finds himself at the mercy of a lethal and enigmatic killer and is tasked with recording his exploits. After awhile, however, the writer starts to see that the murderer's rambling may not be as insane as he first assumed. Looking for a[...]
Between a Rock and a Dead Place Veve tries to get some help from an old friend but finds his treatment wanting. Despite the misery it's caused her, Veve continues her investigation of the Bowers and makes her way out to their property in the woods. Looking for a way to support us and[...]
The End of Wolves Rejecting the White Gaia's offer, the Family Man is forced to deal with the consequences of his decision. With the fate of the Shepherd's game at stake, Donald and the Eater of Idols clash. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes[...]
Look What the Dog Dragged In Veve continues to use her resources to investigate the Bower's Murder/suicide case. However, in doing so, she invites more strangeness into her life. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
The White Queen The Family Man decides to reveal his real father's works to the world after defeating the Prince of Smoke. As the infamous killer makes his way to the town of Willard, where his next opponent awaits him, a dream pays a visit, and an old rival wishes to have a discussion. [...]
The Family Dog Veve tries to look deeper into the Bower's murder scene, hoping to unveil a connection between the bizarre murder/suicide and the strange mother figure she witnessed in the video (and her dreams). However, her search invites strange things. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access[...]
At the Heart of It All After watching one of the videos she stole from a crime scene, Veve finds herself at the mercy of her unconscious. Later, a strange event causes Veve to travel deeper down the rabbit hole. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to[...]
Family Reunion The Family Man and the Prince of Smoke continue to duel, both physically and mentally. One wields the power of dreams, the other the power of magic. While both of their respective pathologies can change the world, only one can walk away. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks[...]
Seeing Red Journalist Genevieve Castellano stumbles upon a hidden collection of video tapes at a murder scene, spurring a dark journey beyond her imagining. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is[...]
Cheap Tricks The Family Man and the Prince of Smoke continue their conflict and another wolf comes to pay a visit. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED[...]
The Elvicsteins and the Deadnaut The following interview was recorded by the famed “weird” journalist, Arthur W. Hague, in Norwich, Britain 1964. Mr. Hague had tracked down and found an individual claiming to have information regarding the strange rumors surrounding the Elvicsteins—a reclusive German family surrounded by rumors of mysticism and forbidden scientific experimentation, especially[...]
Smoke and Mirrors Chaos ensues as a new killer enters the scene. The Prince of Smoke proves more resourceful than initially thought, and Donald faces the sins of his past. Check out this new book, Horror D'oeuvres, which contains some great stories from the Reddit horror page, Scary Short Stories: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MNLV23W/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_U_dW1yCbRRZNYCZ Looking for a[...]
The Disappearance of the Garden City of Wrotha As many people know, the City of Wrotha was discovered in 2010 by a farmer in Greenland. However, after a lengthy legal battle regarding the ownership of the ruins, the ancient city eventually came under the ownership of the Government of Denmark. As such, a research team[...]
The Prince of Smoke The Family Man wakes from his last encounter in a strange place. The new wolf introduces himself and Donald realizes he's in the presence of royalty. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
The Red Ouroboros The Family Man recalls the frightening truth about his "family" and the legacy his father left behind. A wolf returns for blood. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our[...]
The Winter Man A letter by the notorious "Winter Man" serial killer, a murderer widely known to be part of a new categorization of psychopath referred to as "Neo-Psychotics." Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
Home is Where Your Art Is In addition to meeting a strange new wolf, The Family Man is assaulted by something potentially more dangerous - his past. Roaming a strange but familiar house, memories begin to bubble up, and soon he comes to face-to-face with his dark and forgotten past. Looking for a way[...]
The Black For years, Adam has gone to the Black River to relax and fish, despite the tragedy it represents to him. It is only upon one fateful day that something peculiar happens while visiting the dire body of water, something that may darken his life beyond even the shade of the river. Looking[...]
Reunion Donald confronts terrifying things both present and past. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy today with your 30-day[...]
Skin Deep Still the captive of the Skin Weaver creature, Donald continues to converse with the bizarre monstrosity. However, as he drifts into unconsciousness he finds himself in the company of another wolf. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
The Night's Muse Evan and Elise arrive at the saw mill after trudging through the woods. The place appears abandoned but looks can be deceiving. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our[...]
The Strange Case of Dr. Theodore Hightower The following letters were written by Dr. Theodore Hightower, a professor of mythological studies and the occult at the University of Pittsburgh in Pennsylvania. The following letters were given over as evidence by the addressee (who wishes to remain nameless; she is given the pseudonym "Amy" in the[...]
In The Flesh Donald explores the many dark splendors of Unduur, the legendary city beneath Nighthead. As he traverses its subterranean nightscape, he discovers things both expected and unexpected. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
Who Goes There? Wanting to find out more about the game he's been forced to play, Donald seeks answers. But to gain knowledge on such an esoteric topic, he must brave dark places. Very dark places. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes[...]
A Lonely Shade Ms. Thackett and her entourage split from the group and hold up in a nearby church. The old woman recollects her past and finds something stirring in her shadow. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon![...]
O’ Brother, Where Art Thou? With Tom Hush gone, Donald seeks out Marvin hoping he can shine a light upon both his, and his mother's, past. However, things don't go as planned. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon![...]
Lucifer's Revolver Since the West Brook Massacre in 2003 and the Nighthead Church Killings in 2006, the notorious gun at the center of both mass shootings has been surrounded with both infamy and dark mystique. Lucifer's Revolver, as the murder weapon has come to be known, is one of the most well know Post-Darkness artifacts[...]
Family Matters The Family Man and Tom Hush have their final confrontation. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE copy[...]
The Hollow School In 2006, in Alberta, Canada, a body was found hanging in a small apartment located on 427 Laney street. Officials eventually determined the body was that of Mathew Burdick, an individual whom United States officials had a warrant for his arrest. Specifically, he was wanted for questioning regarding the disappearances of Ted[...]
The antlered god of dark secrets, Tom Hush, demonstrates his namesake, and the Family Man finds himself at the mercy of dark recovered memories. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel[...]
Beyond the Shadows Frightened by new revelations, the group wanders towards the edge of town. As the rest of the group argues, Dwight finds himself lost in the past. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
Post Traumatic Nightmare On March 16th of 2005, a man wearing a military uniform was discovered wandering just outside the borders of New Victoria. The man was quickly quarantined, like the city he came from, and it was later discovered that he was part of one of several military units sent into New Victoria during[...]
Visiting Hours Faced with new revelations, the Family Man's attention is torn between the game he's been forced to play, and the past he's been forced to forget. However, not having time to dwell, the notorious killer chooses his path, despite its likely poor outcome. Looking for a way to support us and receive[...]
The Scream Eater After friends suspected something was wrong, police stormed the home of Geoffrey Paisley (a difficult task given its level of security). However, their search found the place abandoned. While Mr. Paisley was gone, a cursory evaluation of his bedroom drawers led to the discovery of his journal. Examinations of its content, primarily its[...]
Red Rembrandt The small city of Distoria appeared directly after the Great Darkness of 1999. It is nearly the exact twin of the much older Common Castle, the two lying separated by only a small stretch of woods. Distoria differs from its sibling by means of a far more aged appearance and a sickly aesthetic[...]
Mother Dearest Tom Hush demonstrates his power, and the Family Man stumbles upon a revelation that could change him forever. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON,[...]
The Journal of Dr. Neiman Dietrich The following journal entries are thought to be the notes and writings of Dr. Neiman Dietrich—a now notorious historical figure best known for his crimes against humanity during the Wasting House epidemic, which took place directly after the Great Darkness of 1999, between the years 2000 and 2002. Upon[...]
The Silence at the End of the World The Family Man leans more about the killer who hunts him and, despite him, decides to pursue his own quarry - Tom Hush. However, he realizes things may not be so simple. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to[...]
What Lies Beneath Recently, Detective Andrew Ratterton of Watertyne Township Police Department was reported missing. The interior of his home showed signs of a break-in, as much of his furniture and belongings were found strewn across the house and property. Strangely, his living room floor had been torn up, and a large hole dug deep[...]
Field of Screams The Family Man leaves the ruins of Lastrygone behind him in pursuit of the next name on his list. But the next target proves to be more complicated than the others, and the artistic killer finds himself, once again, in need of his dreams. However, not everything goes to plan. Looking[...]
Dark Spaces Elise wakes up to find the town in a state of disarray. While searching for help, she makes some strange discoveries. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation,[...]
With Teeth Judith Beckett had always found comfort in abandoned places. They calmed her stormy mind, not to mention provided her a reprieve from the world she had grown to resent. The Tower of Teeth, a monument only a few miles from her town, stood against the world in a way she only wished she[...]
The Last Supper The Family Man and Black Molly Patience conclude their business. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE[...]
The Skeleton Kids On the Halloween of 2002, a strange and grotesque slew of events transpired in the small town of Candleton, Minnesota. While rumors of repeat happenings and subsequent cover-ups have circulated for years, on October 31, 2017, authorities were faced with a genuine replay of those 2002 incidents. The following account was the[...]
The Narrative of Poor Molly Patience (Part 2) Black Molly Patience finishes her tale. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your[...]
The Maelenjiin For many years now, since at least the late 1930’s, there have been promulgating rumors, within circles of the most esoteric sort, regarding the whereabouts of a strange and ancient machine. One of the prevailing theories surrounding the mysterious device is that the Germans discovered it on the cusp of World War II,[...]
The Narrative of Poor Molly Patience (Part 1) Black Molly Patience, once known as Sarah Kane, tells her sad tale. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON,[...]
Nightmare Zero The following account was retrieved from the journal of Dr. Neil Zaveri, a prominent psychiatrist and director of New Saint's Hospital's psychiatric unit in New Victoria. The doctor was known to be studying various strains of the strange New Victoria sleeping disease that first emerged in the city during the early 1990's. However,[...]
Inferno The murderous artist seeks his revenge and finally finds himself face to face with his lethal quarry.
Good Intentions Evan, a close friend of Elise and her ex-husband, Marcus, tries to pry his friend from her grief. However, the night does not go as planned. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of[...]
Mouths To Feed The Family Man ventures further into the city of Lastrygone, discovering strange secrets living beneath the flesh of the Earth. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel[...]
The Hunting House A man ruminates within the confines of a haunted house. Pondering the nature of his home, he comes to a terrifying conclusion. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our[...]
The Kingdom of Cellars In a quiet little town, a haunting tradition continues. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now available in audiobook! Get your FREE[...]
Cannibals and Corpses The Family Man mourns the loss of another darkly beautiful thing, and discovers that the people of Black River City are no fans of art. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of[...]
The Spirit Photographer In October of 2006, Miles Tammer was the only remaining witness to an odd mass disappearance that took place at the annual Nemeroff Masquerade - a yearly costume party thrown by millionaire, Stanley Nemeroff, at his lake house in Camden, Maine. While Mr. Tammer was initially held as a person of interest,[...]
Where Shadows Gather After his lethal confrontation on the train, the Family Man finds himself teetering between life and death. Strange forces greet the bleeding killer, while long buried memories come to help, and haunt, him. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes[...]
Turbulence After a great loss, Elise Hope’s home has become a labyrinth of terrible reminders. With darkness as her ever present guest, she struggles to find a way to evict it, and once again find the light. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
Butterfly Darkly After several years, Jamie Grudger - a serial killer of some notoriety - was captured and interred for his heinous crimes. However, the bizarre murderer's ominous words still echoed in the head of Detective Harry Mills, the man who brought the killer to justice. Now, events have brought the detective back to that[...]
Crazy Train The Family Man finds himself among his kindred, each killer a crimson world wrapped in flesh and eager steel edges. Amidst the murderous mob is none other than Jack Lantern - the infamous killer from Autumn City. All the men bear their blades, as well as the burden of a terrible and unwavering[...]
Special Episode! Go behind the scenes of Maeltopia and into the minds of its creators with this special interview! Listen as Horror Bites Magazine Creator and Editor Kelby J. Barker interviews Maeltopia Co-founders Mark Anzalone and Steven Anzalone, along with Maeltopia Managing Editor Walker Kornfeld! Learn about the origins of the web’s newest horror universe,[...]
The Tower of Teeth Steven and Sasha discuss the infamous Tower of Teeth - a gigantic structure reaching up to approximately 5000 feet in height and... entirely made from teeth. They go over the various theories concerning the bizarre structure's origins, examine the strange cases and events surrounding it, and listen to submitted audio from[...]
The March Hare A letter that was sent to the Director of Whistling Grove Sanitarium, located just outside Manchester, England. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd of Wolves series? Our novel adaptation, THE RED SON, is now[...]
Two-Faced The Family Man continues his commute across various haunted villages and towns, occasionally finding purchase for his grim curiosities. However, the killer soon discovers that the darkness is not restricted to the lands outside the train but may reside within it as well. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks[...]
Still Born Exploring the mess of her deceased grandfather's attic, Lindsey Jacobs happened upon her late elder's journal. While much of it was filled with the mundane on-goings of his daily life, she stumbled upon a strange and morose account concerning a certain tragic citizen of Mercy Ridge. The story only spanned the life of[...]
A Mother's Burden Finally escaping the nightmare city of New Victoria, the newly enlightened killer sets off for his next target - Black Molly Patience. However, while his new quarry’s identity is obvious, her whereabouts is not. Attempting to uncover the road forward, the Family Man finds himself traveling town to town, basking in both[...]
Dream a Little Dream The Family Man arrives at his destination and converses with the strange sleeping sage living within the crumbling abode. Answers give way to more questions, and the things of New Victoria grow restless. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
No Strings Attached A macabre string of murders puts Detective Hayes on the trail of a bizarre and clever killer. But as Hayes continues to try and solve the case, he discovers that he too is just another piece of a much larger puzzle. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like[...]
Have You Ever Seen a Dream Walking? New Victoria comes alive as the Family Man killer creeps closer and closer to his destination. The denizens of the sleeping city come awake, and while nightmares may be the muse of the nortorious serial murderer, they may also be his death. Looking for a way to support[...]
Greener Pastures On July 31, 2008, a strange journal was found near the banks of Green Lake in Thunderburg, Ohio. The small diary belonged to a one Joseph Harland. Harland was reported missing, along with his wife and kids, only a few days before the journal was recovered. The following excerpts are, presumably, the last few[...]
What Dreams May Come The Family Man continues to navigate the perilous city of New Victoria, beholding scenes and visions born from humanity's darkest collective nightmares. Encountering unexpected circumstances, he is forced to take a detour that may cost him not only his life, but his soul. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks[...]
Beyond the Pale The following account was found on the desk of Dr. Patricia Romera, a professor of Biological Anthropology at the University of Vermont. The professor was last seen in her office on Novemeber 16th, 1997 during a severe thunderstorm. Her disappearance has never been solved. Looking for a way to support us[...]
Wolves in Neverland The Family Man's curiosity leads him to birthed horrors and things long pent behind the walls of unconscious places. The traveling killer draws closer to his destination, loosed wolves and strange dreams in tow. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
The City That Always Sleeps Upon arriving at the outskirts of the city that always sleeps - New Victoria - the abandoned place looms above its guests. The dreaming city offers a glimpse into its strangeness, and the Family Man finds himself the recipient of a warm greeting. Looking for a way to support[...]
The Journal of Dr. Theodore Willard While murderous doctors are certainly a common archetype used in both past and contemporary horror stories, few compare to the actually events that took place in the late 1800s and early 1900s in a small English town called Willard. A direct descendent of the city’s founders, which was established[...]
Perdition's Bus The Family Man and Mr. Grimes enjoy each other's company as they travel to New Victoria. Grimes shares a story, and his passenger proves an important point. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out our Patreon! Love the Shepherd[...]
Mother Always Told Me After his lethal confrontation with the serial killer known as the Crucifier, the Family Man seeks answers, partaking on a journey to the abandoned dread city of New Victoria. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos? Check out[...]
A Meeting of Artists Tracking Hayden Trill to an abandoned church on the outskirts of Suttercraft, the Family Man discovers a dark secret about his would-be victim, leading to a revelation that will change his life forever. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and[...]
The Dream Under the World Wellington Redfield, an insurance adjustor from the small town of Suttercraft, New Hampshire, died in his sleep on June 26th, 2008. Upon the collection of his belongings, his cousin, May Darby, discovered a worn notebook beneath some loose floorboards. Following are the strange accounts of that hidden diary. Looking[...]
A Trail of Nightmares The Family Man arrives in the sleepy town of Suttercraft and searches for the mysterious Hayden Trill. His investigation not only reveals hints of his prospective victim's inner nature, but draws the attention of something much darker. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access[...]
Food For Thought Upon discovering the strange list of names, the Family Man ponders its implications. Further investigation finds him stalking the streets of a small nearby town-one known for its strange and disturbing history. Looking for a way to support us and receive perks like early access to podcast episodes and behind-the-scenes videos?[...]
Omens and Introductions "The Family Man," a serial killer known to use the bones of his deceased family as killing instruments, finds himself the subject of a strange and ominous force's attention. Drawn to the hollow insides of an abandoned cottage, the notorious murderer finds something both inexplicable and darkly intriguing. Looking for a way[...]

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