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400 Words A Horror

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400 Words A Horror is a bi-weekly horror-themed anthology podcast by audio drama enthusiasts who want to get started in the audio drama world as creators!

We are a group of friends who dream of making our own audio dramas some day, but had no idea how to go about it. They always say, practice makes perfect, so we rounded up a few of our friends and got to work! Our goal is to learn the "how" behind audio drama creation. Co-run by Gem and Lys, 400 Words A Horror allows us the space to have fun, spook up a little, experience, experiment, and learn the ins and outs of audio drama creation! This is a learning experience for all of us so, any feedback - as long as it is constructive - is more than appreciated. Feel free to drop us a message on any of our socials! If you want to stay anonymous, our Tumblr ask box awaits you.


Sooo... why the name "400 Words A Horror"?

Well, the idea came to Gem while practicing with the Pratchett method called ‘400 words a day.’ The goal is to write a story a day in at least 400 words (ahem... you know, hence the name) to practice and improve on one's own writing. As a result, all of our stories vary in length and topic from episode to episode! We usually have a loose theme for the week and have fun exploring it together!


How do I get involved?

When we need or want to work with new people, we will announce it on our socials. In the mean time, follow us on Tumblr, Twitter and BlueSky @400WordsAHorror, join our Discord and hone your skills with us! We think we're pretty cool so if you wanna see how we're doing and what we're up to, those are the best places! Links are below! If you like what we do, following and sharing the show is one of the best ways you can support us. It's crazy how far word or mouth or a kind review can go. And, of course, supporting us here on Patreon is also incredibly helpful! ;D


(pssst, we also have Ko-fi if a one time donation is better for you than a subscription)


Cast and Crew Socials:

Gem Aydin: Twitter, Tumblr, BlueSky

Lyssa Jay: Linktree,Twitter, BlueSky

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Episodes

16. Artificial Intelligence

You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here . Universal Gate CONTENT WARNING: death, doomsday scenario, nuclear apocalypse Written by Alaine Heart (she/her) Edited by Just Jenah (they/them) and Neutron (they/them) Voiced by Eli Schwarz (xe/they) Sound designed by Just Jenah Sanctuary CONTENT WARNING: techno-dystopian future, deaths and tortures, helplessness Written by Lyssa Jay (she/they) Edited by Fortune Salem (he/him) and Praxis Killowatt (he/they) Miles was voiced by Pra...

Apr 09, 202535 minSeason 2Ep. 6

ANNOUNCEMENT+FANWORK BONUS: Members of the Jury

Our first fanfiction audio story? How delightful! Oh, by the way, we will be returning back in a month or so. Save the date, April 7. This fanwork was inspired by 12th episode of our show, Wicked Love . Written & edited by Ash Seguinte Voiced by Jordan W. Anderson You can find Jordan at @draeno.bsky.social Check out more from Ash in Law of Names Media! Want a suggestion from LoNM? Listen to At the Bottom of the Garden ! A podcast of true faerie stories, created & produced by Aidan Moss ....

Mar 03, 20258 min

15. Yeehaw, Pilgrim

Cowboyification comes for us all... You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here. The Clockwork Cowboy CONTENT WARNING: gun violence, being chased/hunted down, sudden noises Written by Alaine Heart (she/her) Edited by Leo B. Moss (he/they) and Praxis Killowatt (he/they) Alex was voiced by Leo B. Moss Nathan was voiced by Praxis Killowatt British Cowboy was voiced by Just Jenah (they/them) Sound designed by Just Jenah Cowboy and His Horse CONTENT WARNING: homophobia, implied fa...

Oct 24, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 5

14. Love Kills

Nothing can hurt more than love, my dear. You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here . Lover’s Burden: CONTENT WARNING: domestic violence; visceral, wet murder Written by Praxis Killawatt (he/they) Edited by Eli Schwarz (xe/they), Leo B. Moss (he/they) and Just Jenah (they/them) Grave Robber was Alaine Heart (she/her) Lover was Leo B. Moss Cemetery Guard was Neutron (they/them) Sound designed by Just Jenah Kill Me Now: CONTENT WARNING: Fake Death, Misgendering, Depictions of...

Sep 24, 202438 minSeason 2Ep. 4

13. Existential Dread

I have been staring at the wall for hours, trying to come up with... something. You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here . Stuck: CONTENT WARNING: Death, graphic depictions of violence, lose of self, talks of death. Written by Alexander Bauner (he/they) Edited by Neutron (they/them) and Praxis Killawatt (he/they) Voiced by Neutron Sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Haunting: CONTENT WARNING: Discussions of death, house fire, body horror, self hatred Written by Eli Sch...

Sep 02, 202420 minSeason 2Ep. 3

12. Wicked Love

Would you let the wicked into your heart? 400WAH Team Q&A link: https://forms.gle/WSSB4GXf7iAt91Kx9 The episode was sound designed by Just Jenah (they/them) The Crossroads Bar: CONTENT WARNING: unwanted advances Written by Prax Killawatt (he/they) Edited by Just Jenah and Neutron (they/them) Bartender was Lyssa Jay (she/they) Stranger was Eli Schwarz (xe/they) Sound designed by Just Jenah Breath/ The Call /Soul: CONTENT WARNING: claustrophobia Written by Fortune Salem (he/him) Edited by Prax...

Aug 19, 202422 minSeason 2Ep. 2

11. Refined Palate

You can find the episode document with scripts and credits here . Check out Waterlogged: https://waterlogged.lawofnames.com/ Have a Q for an A for us? Drop it here: https://forms.gle/6mhsBwCpsCDjskZMA Hunger: CONTENT WARNING: cannibalism, being hunted, drowning imagery, vivisection, fire Written by Scholastic Arson (they/them) Edited by Saša (they/them) Voiced by Prax Killawatt (he/they) Sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) A shared dinner: CONTENT WARNING: Cannibalism, stalking, and bone bre...

Aug 05, 202429 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Announcement

Horror Haven has a message to you... Haven was Gem Aydın (they/them) Clarence was Lyssa Jay (she/they) Recap was Neutron (they/them) We are returning to your ears on 5th August, 2024! I hope you are ready.. Where to find us: Discord: https://discord.gg/2YM2Sxy9zH ko-fi: ko-fi.com/400wordsahorror Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com Twitter: twitter.com/400WordsAHorror Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/400wordsahorror.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Aug 03, 20242 min

10. Butterflies

This episode is the season finale. We will be back soon with Season 2! The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Butterflies by Gem Aydın CONTENT WARNING: bugs, childhood trauma, being hunted Edited by Fortune Salem (he/him) and Leo B. Moss (he/they) Performed by Leo B. Moss Fascination by Fortune Salem CONTENT WARNING: hopelessness, heavy machine sounds for sfx, mentions of dead animals, metaphors for climate change Edited by Gem Aydın and Prax Killawatt (he/they) Performed by Eli...

Jan 23, 202420 minEp. 10

9. Righteous

The biggest mistake we make is to think that we are right and oh, so above others. The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Chains of Life by Gem Aydın CONTENT WARNING: being stuck, gaslighting, chain rattlings for sfx Performed by Alaine Heart (she/her) Edited by Alaine Heart and Prax Killawatt (he/they) The Machine by Alaine Heart CONTENT WARNING: hopelessness, heavy machine sounds for sfx, mentions of dead animals, metaphors for climate change Performed by Prax Killawatt Edited...

Jan 08, 202420 minEp. 9

SPECIAL: Crimbus

You definitely should listen to the full episode til the end :) The Christmas lights were made by Cake (xie/they) Check their art here: https://thatcakelovingwitch.tumblr.com/ The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Haven was Gem Aydın Clap If You Believe by Just Jenah (they/them) CONTENT WARNING: death, violence, suffocation, manifestation of a horror story Eli was Eli Schwarz (xe/they) Myka was Leo B. Moss (he/they) Gale was Just Jenah (they/them) Santa was Prax Killawatt (he/t...

Dec 25, 202319 min

8. Television

New voices and old voices, all the gang, and more! Thanks to Taylor Michaels and Athan for guest-starring in this episode! Link of the Grotto Pod is down below. CONTENT WARNING FOR TELEVISION (THIS EPISODE’S INTRODUCER): unreality, mentions of murder, loud repeating sounds The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Recap was Neutron (they/them) Haven was Gem Aydın Clarence was Lyssa Jay (she/they) Unseen by Gem Aydın CONTENT WARNING: Xenophobia, multiple queerphobia elements mention...

Dec 11, 202350 minEp. 8

7. Clarence

Just two besties, hanging out... The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) For Sale by Fortune Salem (he/him) CONTENT WARNING: drowning, implied murder Voiced by Lyssa Jay (she/they) Edited by Gem Aydın Window by Gem Aydın CONTENT WARNING: eye horror, brief mention of hallucinations, suicidal thoughts and mental facilities, mental breakdown, loud banging noises Performed by Lyssa Jay Edited by Lyssa Jay and Prax Killawatt (he/the You can find the episode document with scripts and c...

Nov 27, 202325 minEp. 7

6. Extant

Sometimes the horror is real life but twisted. The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Untitled by Alaine CONTENT WARNING: metaphors for depression, body paralysis, suicide ideation Voiced by Praxis Killawatt (he/they) Edited by Gem Aydın and Lyssa Jay (she/they) Pain of Aging by Eli Schwarz (they/them) CONTENT WARNING: metaphors for aging, body horror Performed by Leo B. Moss (he/they) Edited by Gem Aydın, Just Jenah (they/them), and Praxis Killawatt You can find the episode doc...

Nov 13, 202322 minEp. 6

5. Charmed

I would say I am charmed to see you but that would be contradictory to our point. The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Devotion by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them) Content warnings: abusive relationships, drugging, stalking, romantic obsession, cults Edited by Gem Aydın and Just Jenah Voiced by Alaine (she/her) Cultists were Prax Killawatt (he/they), Eli Schwarz, Lyssa Jay (she/they), and Leo B. Moss (he/they) Pixie Dust by Fortune Salem (he/him) CONTENT WARNING: emetophobia...

Oct 22, 202322 minEp. 5

4. Hunt

It must be hunting season, somewhere, I believe. The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Coyotes by Prax Killawatt (he/they) Content warnings: being hunted, panic, mentions of dead animals, mentions of dead friends It was edited by Fortune Salem, Just Jenah, and Neutron It was voiced by Eli Schwarz (xe/xir and they/them) Crime by Gem Aydın (they/them) Content warnings: murder, serial killer, femicide, sexism, transphobia, mentions of incapable law enforcement, crime, window-watch...

Oct 08, 202317 minEp. 4

3. Sacrifice

We have a field trip on the Haven today! The episode was sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) Boon & Bane by Just Jenah (they/them) Story Warnings: mentions of child sacrifice, extinction events, murder, depiction of violence, depiction of grief SFX: choking, sobbing Edited by Gem Aydın, Neutron, and Lyssa Jay The voice of Cas was Neutron (they/them) The voice of Jo was Lyssa Jay (she/they) Drown by Lyssa Jay (she/they) Story warnings: panic attacks, claustrophobia, allusions to cults, dr...

Sep 23, 202325 minEp. 3

2. Skitter

Today in Horror Haven, we bring you a tape called "Skitter". CONTENT WARNING: Screaming, loud noises, bug horror, flying bug horror, simply leave if you don’t like bug horror. Other warnings include; medical malpractice, medical trauma, therapy trauma, derealization, crossing boundaries between real and nightmare, body horror, and bug death. The episode was written by Lyssa Jay (she/they) It was edited and sound designed by Gem Aydın (they/them) The voice of the Therapist was Just Jenah (they/th...

Sep 01, 202312 minEp. 2

1. Tiny

Welcome, welcome to Horror Haven! We have two unique stories for you today; The Wicked and The Kid. CONTENT WARNING: The Wicked: Mentions of murder, mentions of body horror, mentions of animal abuse, the concept of self, talk about the universe and supernatural, gore, the feeling of entrapment, themes of suicidal thoughts. The Kid: Belittlement, mentions of demons, insignificance in the universe, slight mention of sexual themes, mentions of pain The episode was written, produced, and sound desig...

Aug 17, 202317 minEp. 1

0.5 Welcomes and Introductions

Thank you for listening. This episode's Google Document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1YBxR-02La2h1qScDtqDzTg9R7RUkKycWyWsHVPGWpCc/edit?usp=sharing Check out our social media! Twitter: https://twitter.com/400WordsAHorror Tumblr: 400wordsahorror.tumblr.com Want to support the show financially? Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/400WordsAHorror This episode only contains Gem Aydın Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 26, 20235 min
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