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Acephale: Horror Fiction
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Acephale: Horror Fiction

NewDouble FeatureOctober 28, 2026 · 55 min
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About the podcast

Stories of cosmic and existential horror. Written and performed by Jeffrey Walker. No AI is used in the creation of this podcast. Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/acephale Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 Merch: Acephale Store Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead Contact: [email protected] Cover image by @godmachine

Episodes 77

  1. Double Feature

    55 min

    Two stories of creeping fear and paranoia. In “Mask,” a man becomes convinced the people he sees and interacts with are not who they appear to be. In “Tape,” a woman is troubled by a bizarre memory from her …

    Show notes

    Two stories of creeping fear and paranoia. In “Mask,” a man becomes convinced the people he sees and interacts with are not who they appear to be. In “Tape,” a woman is troubled by a bizarre memory from her childhood.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

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  2. The Serpent in the Garden

    47 min

    A series of emails reveals the fate of an agent sent to investigate a mysterious death at a house in a quiet suburban neighborhood. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch …

    Show notes

    A series of emails reveals the fate of an agent sent to investigate a mysterious death at a house in a quiet suburban neighborhood.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. The Winding Sheet

    50 min

    A man is sent to manage a remote trading post but encounters a confounding series of events instead. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on …

    Show notes

    A man is sent to manage a remote trading post but encounters a confounding series of events instead.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. The Atrophy Eater

    54 min

    A security guard at an assisted living home becomes concerned when one of the residents inexplicably goes missing. Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale …

    Show notes

    A security guard at an assisted living home becomes concerned when one of the residents inexplicably goes missing.

    Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Bleeding Through

    59 min

    A woman becomes fascinated by a graffiti book she finds at a flea market. But she begins to feel uneasy once she learns the fate of the book's creator. Music by The Lighthouse Keeper For access to my audiobook …

    Show notes

    A woman becomes fascinated by a graffiti book she finds at a flea market. But she begins to feel uneasy once she learns the fate of the book's creator.

    Music by The Lighthouse Keeper

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. The Way of All Flesh

    1 h 11 min

    A half-baked plan to rob a drug house upends the lives of two men. Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon …

    Show notes

    A half-baked plan to rob a drug house upends the lives of two men.

    Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Blood Market

    51 min

    A man begins to develop a suspicion his neighbor is a serial killer. Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon …

    Show notes

    A man begins to develop a suspicion his neighbor is a serial killer.

    Music by CO.AG and The Lighthouse Keeper

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Familiar

    49 min

    A woman's life begins to unravel when she receives a scam text. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 …

    Show notes

    A woman's life begins to unravel when she receives a scam text.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  9. What Came Back

    54 min

    An unexpected visitor arrives at a man's home late one night. Music by CO.AG and Nightmarish Compositions For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The …

    Show notes

    An unexpected visitor arrives at a man's home late one night.

    Music by CO.AG and Nightmarish Compositions

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  10. The Eternal Night

    55 min

    A young deputy is sent to investigate a small town that has become unreachable. Music by Nightmarish Compositions For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on …

    Show notes

    A young deputy is sent to investigate a small town that has become unreachable.

    Music by Nightmarish Compositions

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  11. Death Envy

    1 h 2 min

    A man discovers a video game which allegedly has the ability to drive players insane—or worse. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon …

    Show notes

    A man discovers a video game which allegedly has the ability to drive players insane—or worse.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  12. God Lives in the Nighttime

    54 min

    A girl who was raised by her grandmother begins to learn the truth about her mother's absence. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon …

    Show notes

    A girl who was raised by her grandmother begins to learn the truth about her mother's absence.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  13. The Curfew

    44 min

    A dinner among friends turns strange when a mysterious curfew is announced. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale …

    Show notes

    A dinner among friends turns strange when a mysterious curfew is announced.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  14. Facade

    60 min

    A man recalls a night in a shopping mall he once worked in. Music by CO.AG and Nightmarish Compositions For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The …

    Show notes

    A man recalls a night in a shopping mall he once worked in.

    Music by CO.AG and Nightmarish Compositions

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  15. The Breathing Chamber

    49 min

    An art thief encounters trouble after stealing a strange sculpture. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book …

    Show notes

    An art thief encounters trouble after stealing a strange sculpture.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  16. Denizen

    50 min

    After going through a breakup, a man moves into a new house where troubling things begin to happen. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch: Acephale Store Buy my books on …

    Show notes

    After going through a breakup, a man moves into a new house where troubling things begin to happen.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  17. The Wander

    1 h 23 min

    A young woman embarks on her Wander, a customary journey that each citizen of her country must take before they reach adulthood. Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale Merch …

    Show notes

    A young woman embarks on her Wander, a customary journey that each citizen of her country must take before they reach adulthood.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  18. The Prowling Death

    57 min

    A man receives a call from an old friend inquiring about a strange memory from their childhood.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleMerch: Acephale StoreBuy my books on Amazon …

    Show notes

    A man receives a call from an old friend inquiring about a strange memory from their childhood.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  19. Twilight's Relic

    54 min

    An elderly couple makes a gruesome discovery on a weekend getaway.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleMerch: Acephale StoreBuy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1 …

    Show notes

    An elderly couple makes a gruesome discovery on a weekend getaway.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  20. The Vulpecula Signal

    55 min

    You wake up in what appears to be a hospital room with no memory of how you got there. Were you injured? Were you in a coma? Or did something more insidious happen?Music by CO.AG and Gravity SoundFor access to …

    Show notes

    You wake up in what appears to be a hospital room with no memory of how you got there. Were you injured? Were you in a coma? Or did something more insidious happen?

    Music by CO.AG and Gravity Sound

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my books on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1, SOLACE: A NOVEL

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  21. Sacred Atrocity

    48 min

    A religious family journeys west in search of a better life. But they encounter the unthinkable instead.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleMerch: Acephale StoreBuy my book on …

    Show notes

    A religious family journeys west in search of a better life. But they encounter the unthinkable instead.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  22. Plunder

    49 min

    While partaking in one of their favorite pastimes, a group of high schoolers encounter something sinister.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleBuy my book on Amazon: The Acephale …

    Show notes

    While partaking in one of their favorite pastimes, a group of high schoolers encounter something sinister.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  23. Sowing Season

    1 h 1 min

    A therapist struggles to help a patient whose life is quickly unraveling.Music by ŌOTØ and CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleBuy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1Merch …

    Show notes

    A therapist struggles to help a patient whose life is quickly unraveling.

    Music by ŌOTØ and CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Merch: Acephale Store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  24. What's Underneath

    1 h 8 min

    A folklore scholar is haunted by an urban legend from his childhood and the connection it might have to a real event.Content Warning: This story contains multiple references to suicide.Music by CO.AGFor access …

    Show notes

    A folklore scholar is haunted by an urban legend from his childhood and the connection it might have to a real event.

    Content Warning: This story contains multiple references to suicide.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Buy my book on Amazon: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Acephale store: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  25. Feeding the Flock

    1 h 21 min

    A couple visits a wellness retreat for what is supposed to be a celebratory weekend. But instead they are met with something grave and unspeakable.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to …

    Show notes

    A couple visits a wellness retreat for what is supposed to be a celebratory weekend. But instead they are met with something grave and unspeakable.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  26. The Hopeless Dream of Being

    48 min

    Frustrated with her recent relationships, a woman joins a dating app. When she connects with someone, she's surprised at how compatible they seem. But soon she begins to suspect that he is keeping something …

    Show notes

    Frustrated with her recent relationships, a woman joins a dating app. When she connects with someone, she's surprised at how compatible they seem. But soon she begins to suspect that he is keeping something from her.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Buy my book: The Acephale Volumes Book 1

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  27. Torchbearer

    46 min

    After losing his father in a house fire, a man develops an unusual occupation. But one day, his job leads him to a place where unimaginable secrets are hidden.Music by CO.AGFor access to my audiobook, go to …

    Show notes

    After losing his father in a house fire, a man develops an unusual occupation. But one day, his job leads him to a place where unimaginable secrets are hidden.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  28. Posthuman

    40 min

    Curtis Peller is missing. But a series of interviews and recordings may shed light on his absence.Cast:Curtis's Brother: Soren NarniaLydia: Linda WojtowickAdam: Brendan OakTyler: Connor BushovenFor access to my …

    Show notes

    Curtis Peller is missing. But a series of interviews and recordings may shed light on his absence.

    Cast:

    Curtis's Brother: Soren Narnia

    Lydia: Linda Wojtowick

    Adam: Brendan Oak

    Tyler: Connor Bushoven

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Check out the incredible work by this episode's guests:

    Knifepoint Horror

    The Ghosts on This Road

    Edge of Madness

    Welcome to the Brass Eagle

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  29. Otherwhere

    43 min

    A young man is tormented by memories of his grandmother.Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleMerch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/storeInstagram: @acephalehorrorfictionTwitter …

    Show notes

    A young man is tormented by memories of his grandmother.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  30. Skin Deep

    58 min

    While questioning his commitment to his marriage, a man makes a grave decision.Music by CO.AG For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephaleMerch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/storeInstagram …

    Show notes

    While questioning his commitment to his marriage, a man makes a grave decision.

    Music by CO.AG

    For access to my audiobook, go to patreon.com/acephale

    Merch: acephalehorrorfiction.com/store

    Instagram: @acephalehorrorfiction

    Twitter: @jeffwalkersdead

    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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