In the quiet town of Bleakwood, Rue finds solace and self-discovery in their garden sanctuary, a lush and vibrant oasis that soon transforms into a supernatural paradise. But as a strange fog encircles their home and the garden takes on a life of its own, Rue discovers that paradise can quickly turn to prison—and that some Edens are meant to be escaped from, not embraced. The Blooming Veil was written by James Barnett and read by Paul Stephenson. James Barnett (aka Jimmy Horrors) is the creator/...
Mar 07, 2025•27 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Three new tales from Bleakwood, all from a strange new section of the book, called... The End The Waning of the Light was written and performed by Paul Stephenson, and is a Hollow Stone Press Production. Tell your friends if you’re enjoying Bleakwood, or leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen. If you’re enjoying Bleakwood, why not check out any of Paul's books available through Hollow Stone Press? There’s the post-apocalyptic Blood on the Motorway trilogy, the space horror serial the Su...
Jan 10, 2025•16 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Dr. Ross Rayburn does his best to ignore the pleas of the patient’s heart monitor. He cuts deeper, his scalpel searching for the source of the bleed. But Dr Rayburn will soon find out what happens when one cuts too deep into Bleakwood's past. A Darkened Lodge of Uncertain Address was written by Dexter McLeod and read by Paul Stephenson. Dexter McLeod resides in western Kentucky, where he writes in the darker shades of Southern Gothic, folk and cosmic horror, science fiction, and the New Weird. H...
Nov 01, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Enwed's flight through the forest is a desperate bid for survival, but as the mob closes in, she stumbles upon a sinister stone marked with ancient runes and a dark promise. Will she become the thing they all fear she already is, when the Witchfinder comes to Bleakwood? Monolith was written and read by Paul Stephenson, and is a Hollow Stone Press Production. Tell your friends if you’re enjoying Bleakwood, or leave us a five-star rating wherever you listen. If you’re enjoying Bleakwood, why not c...
Oct 18, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 8
George just wants to give back to the town of Bleakwood. If only he knew the cost... Minutes of the AGM was written by Dan Howarth and read by Paul Stephenson. Dan Howarth is a writer from the North of England and is the author of the short story collection Dark Missives, the snowbound horror novella Territory and the folk-horror stag party novel Last Night of Freedom. All Dan's books are available from his own label, Northern Republic. Bleakwood is a Hollow Stone Press production. If you’re enj...
Oct 04, 2024•28 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Reverend Julie Rowland spends most of the year as a friendly, caring, empathetic community leader, but all that goes out the window when it comes to the village bake sale, when the competition with another nearby congregation brings out the worst in her. Only this year, she might find it brings out the worst in others, too. Because in Bleakwood, even getting through a bake sale can be murder... Bake sale was written and read by Paul Stephenson, and is a Hollow Stone Press Production. If you’re e...
Sep 20, 2024•18 min•Season 2Ep. 6
You ever have that feeling of regret after agreeing to pull a double shift? Well, not like Jenny does... When the Trees Sing was written by Kev Harrison and read by Paul Stephenson. Kev is a British writer of horror and dark fiction, living in Lisbon, Portgual. His debut novel, Shadow of the Hidden, is out now from Brigids Gate Press, while his novellas, The Balance and Below, are also available. Find out more at kevharrisonfiction.com Bleakwood is a Hollow Stone Press Production. If you’re enjo...
Sep 06, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Charlie wants his Mum back, but what lengths is he willing to go to in order to get her back? Are he and his friends willing to confront the evil that lurks in the forests of Bleakwood? The Clearing was written and read by Paul Stephenson, and is a Hollow Stone Press Production. If you’re enjoying Bleakwood, tell your friends, or leave us a five-star rating, wherever you listen. If you’re looking for your summer read, why not check out Paul Stephenson’s sci-fi serial The Sunset Chronicles , an e...
Aug 14, 2024•20 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Since Bridget moved to Bleakwood, she's found it had to connect. But when she meets a mysterious creature in the forest, the encounter turns her world upside down. As she learns the power of her imagination, she must face the terrifying consequences of her own creations. Rough Draft was written by Carolyn O’Brien and performed by Paul Stephenson. Carolyn is a disabled author living in Pennsylvania, USA. She writes horror, dark fantasy, and speculative fiction. Her stories can be heard on The Nig...
Jul 24, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Julian's running for his life, but he should watch where he's running. The woods around Bleakwood may contain more than he'd expect. Big Bill's Hill is written, performed, and produced by Paul Stephenson. Paul writes pulp fiction for the digital age. His first novel series – Blood on the Motorway, is a British apocalyptic horror trilogy readers have called “gripping from the first page’’ His newest project, the ebook serial The Sunset Chronicles, is a dystopian sci-fi thriller that will delight ...
Jul 10, 2024•23 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Let's all hold hands and go to the Beef Place... Beef Stuart was written by Luke Kondor, and read by Paul Stephenson. Luke is the voice and one of the showrunners of THE OTHER STORIES, an award-winning weekly horror fiction podcast with over 10 million downloads He writes weird/scary/funny stuff in a variety of mediums. Recently, this includes the incredible bizarro book, MY DOG SHITS CASH, the interactive fiction game, YOU’RE GOING TO DIE!, and a free mini-comic book called TOAST. In 2015, Luke...
Apr 12, 2024•15 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Sometimes the night shift at Radio Bleakwood can be murder.... Caller You're On The Air is the finale of the first season of Bleakwood, and was written, produced, and performed by Paul Stephenson. For more from Paul, visit https://paulstephensonbooks.com, where you'll find the first two books in his apocalyptic thriller trilogy Blood on the Motorway available as free ebook downloads, or to buy in paperback. Come back next month for more Bleakwood. Bleak-sky: https://bsky.app/profile/bleakwood.bs...
Feb 12, 2024•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
He's going to find out who's naughty.... Bloody Santa was written and performed by Paul Stephenson. It originally appeared as an episode of The Night’s End Podcast, which you can find at nightsendpodcast.com . Find more of Paul's writing at paulstephensonbooks.com . Bleakwood is a Hollow Stone Press production. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 20, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
When little Netty goes searching for clues about the mysterious disappearance of the previous quarry manager's daughter, she discovers the town holds more than one long-hidden truth. Reckoning is written by Sam Tindale and Narrated by Paul Stephenson Bleakwood is a Hollow Stone Press production https://hollowstone.substack.com/ https://bsky.app/profile/bleakwood.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Dec 06, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
When strange animal behaviors lead environmentalist David to an isolated convent in Bleakwood, he discovers a dark secret hidden within its bell tower. To escape, David must find a way to survive the unholy terror that stalks the shadows above. Revitalisation is written by Kev Harrison. Kev Harrison is a writer of dark fiction and English language teacher from the UK, living and working in Lisbon, Portugal. His subterranean horror novella, Below , is out now from Brigids Gate Press, while his de...
Oct 31, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Welcome back to Bleakwood. It’s been a while. I’m going to try and get these dispatches out to you once a month from now on. It’s been too… The Oaks Amanda Temple was having a good day, even with the threat of a full shift at Pentarkle Industrial hanging over it. But this shift will not be like the others. This time, she'll come face to face with the orb, and the man behind its controls. The Oaks was written and narrated by Paul Stephenson. Paul writes pulp fiction for the digital age. His first...
Nov 09, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Harry's not your typical child, and his mother knows it. The question is, what to do about it? Listener note: Breed contains some scenes of animal discomfort and cruelty that may be upsetting to some, and may not be suitable for younger listeners. Breed was written by Dan Howarth and read by Paul Stephenson. Dan Howarth is a writer from the North of England. His short stories have featured in Weird Horror Magazine and The Other Stories podcast among others. His collection, Dark Missives, will ta...
Jun 16, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Every night is the same for Norman. A few pints in the Stumbling Juggler, a place for him to marinade his regrets and petty grievances. Then back home to the house he shares with the woman he can barely tolerate. Back at that home, Tina waits in dread for the drunk that comes through the door ever night. But not tonight, for Norman's about to meet someone on the road home, someone who's about to change things for the both of them. The Juggler is written and performed by Paul Stephenson Paul Step...
May 31, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 3
The men who brave the twisted paths seeking Bleakwood’s watery heart always come in supplication. There is power in the lake, for those foolish or desperate enough not to care about the sacrifices demanded in return. At least not until it is time to pay them. For Steve, that time has come. Deep Roots is written by Helen Lane, and narrated by Paul Stephenson. Helen Lane is a writer of YA and adult fantasy and horror. She lives in London with her family and her puppy who is determined to eat every...
May 10, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 2
When Toby gets a postcard from a trusted friend, he goes in search of the curiosity shop of his dreams. But everything comes at a price, and in Bleakwood it might be more than you're willing to pay... Curiosity was written, read and produced by Paul Stephenson. Paul Stephenson writes pulp fiction for the digital age. His first novel series – the apocalyptic Blood on the Motorway trilogy – has been an Amazon bestseller on both sides of the Atlantic. His work has been featured on the chart-topping...
Apr 26, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
What tore a hole in the world? Can we ever get it back? Introducing Bleakwood, a horror podcast from the creator of Blood on the Motorway and the Sunset Chronicles. In Bleakwood, Hollow Stone Press's new horror podcast, listeners will explore the dark corners of a small English town, as host Paul Stephenson delves into tales out of the ordinary from this seemingly ordinary town. From classic ghost stories to terrifying creature features, Bleakwood will leave listeners haunted for days to come. B...
Apr 11, 2022•2 min
