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Storytime With Shade

Storytime With Shade

By Storytime With Shade

Storytime With Shade is a podcast by Richard Wayne Anderson wherein he reads weekly from his own unpublished works, usually a few chapters at a time of short stories and novellas.
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Storytime With ShadeNov 06, 2019

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The Hell Conduit Part 5

The Hell Conduit Part 5

Chapters 15-18 of 'The Hell Conduit,' a new episodic tale about Jake, who has been suffering from recurring nightmares of hellfire ever since he was a boy. When the dreams start to leak into reality, Jake begins to question everything he thought he knew about personal demons, his own existence, and the eternal battle between good and evil. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Jul 01, 202230:01
The Hell Conduit Part 4

The Hell Conduit Part 4

Chapters 12-14 of 'The Hell Conduit,' a new episodic tale about Jake, who has been suffering from recurring nightmares of hellfire ever since he was a boy. When the dreams start to leak into reality, Jake begins to question everything he thought he knew about personal demons, his own existence, and the eternal battle of good and evil. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
May 01, 202214:51
The Hell Conduit Part 3

The Hell Conduit Part 3

Chapters 9-11 of 'The Hell Conduit,' a new episodic tale about Jake, who has been suffering from recurring nightmares of hellfire ever since he was a boy. When the dreams start to leak into reality, Jake begins to question everything he thought he knew about personal demons, his own existence and the eternal battle of good and evil. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Mar 31, 202218:39
The Hell Conduit Part 2

The Hell Conduit Part 2

Chapters 5-8 of 'The Hell Conduit,' a new episodic tale about Jake, who has been suffering from recurring nightmares of hellfire ever since he was a boy. When the dreams start to leak into reality, Jake begins to question everything he thought he knew about personal demons, his own existence and the eternal battle of good and evil. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Feb 28, 202225:52
The Hell Conduit Part 1

The Hell Conduit Part 1

Chapters 1-4 of 'The Hell Conduit,' a new episodic tale about Jake, who has been suffering from recurring nightmares of hellfire since he was a boy. When the dreams start to leak into reality, Jake begins to question everything he thought he knew about personal demons, his own existence and the eternal battle of good and evil.
Jan 31, 202220:58
The Closet

The Closet

This weeks story is a simple tale of a boy; afraid of the monster in his closet. Turn off the lights, close your closet door and enjoy the story. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Nov 10, 202114:59
Strawberries Part 2 of 2

Strawberries Part 2 of 2

Welcome back to Storytime With Shade! I held a contest on the 'Storytime With Shade; Facebook page where I asked people to submit short story 'starters.' The ones that had the most reacts after a week was done would have a story made from their 'starter.' This story is the long-delayed winner, with the opening line, "I remember that she grew strawberries on her lawn; not the most comforting thing about her, but it had been comforting to know that, if I couldn't get into the house, at least I wouldn't starve." Curious where the story goes from there? Listen now and find out. Part 2 of 2. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Oct 18, 202120:48
Strawberries: Part 1 of 2

Strawberries: Part 1 of 2

Welcome back to Storytime With Shade! I held a contest on the 'Storytime With Shade; Facebook page where I asked people to submit short story 'starters.' The ones that had the most reacts after a week was done would have a story made from their 'starter.' This story is the long-delayed winner, with the opening line, "I remember that she grew strawberries on her lawn; not the most comforting thing about her, but it had been comforting to know that, if I couldn't get into the house, at least I wouldn't starve." Curious where the story goes from there? Listen now and find out. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Oct 17, 202122:06
Smiles

Smiles

I held a contest on the 'Storytime With Shade' Facebook page where I asked people to submit short story 'starters.' The ones that had the most reacts after the week was done would have a story made from their 'starter.' This story was tied for runner up with the opening line, "The house always seemed innocent enough; people went in, people came out, and they were always smiling... always."
Curious where the story goes from there? Listen to find out. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Aug 14, 202012:13
The Pit Of Despair

The Pit Of Despair

I held a contest on the 'Storytime With Shade' Facebook page where I asked people to submit short story 'starters.' The ones that had the most reacts after the week was done would have a story made from their 'starter.' This story was tied as runner up with the opening line, "A young man found himself in a pit of despair, unfortunately for him this was an actual pit."
Curious where the story goes from there? Listen to find out. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Aug 04, 202012:01
Camping

Camping

What would you do if you went camping with your family, woke up in the morning, and one of your children was gone? A new short story.
Jul 08, 202014:11
The Escape Room Part 10

The Escape Room Part 10

Chapters 17-19 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Jun 24, 202017:18
The Escape Room Part 9

The Escape Room Part 9

Chapter Sixteen of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions.
Mar 11, 202009:45
The Escape Room Part 8

The Escape Room Part 8

Chapters fourteen and fifteen of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions
Feb 26, 202007:08
The Escape Room Part 7

The Escape Room Part 7

Chapters twelve and thirteen of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Feb 11, 202011:35
The Escape Room Part 6

The Escape Room Part 6

Chapters 9, 10 and 11 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Jan 29, 202013:16
The Escape Room Part 5

The Escape Room Part 5

Chapter 8 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Jan 16, 202007:10
The Escape Room Part 4

The Escape Room Part 4

Chapters 6 and 7 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Jan 08, 202009:26
The Escape Room Part 3

The Escape Room Part 3

Chapters 4 and 5 of The Escape Room; new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Dec 18, 201909:42
The Escape Room Part 2

The Escape Room Part 2

Chapter 3 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Dec 11, 201907:20
The Escape Room - Part 1

The Escape Room - Part 1

Chapters 1 and 2 of The Escape Room; a new episodic tale about a young man named Jeremy, and his struggle for survival against forces that he doesn't understand. Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions!
Nov 20, 201913:18
Bloody Mary

Bloody Mary

Sponsored by Orange Hat Film Productions! A short, true story about my experience playing Bloody Mary as a child.
Nov 06, 201908:43
The Trick or the Treat

The Trick or the Treat

Sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! This week is another Halloween inspired short story about a simple question; trick or treat? Remember to subscribe and share!
Oct 23, 201911:47
Danny’s Mask

Danny’s Mask

This episode is sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! This episode is a short story titled ‘Danny’s Mask.’ A creepy story about how we really feel inside, especially around the scariest time of the year...
Oct 08, 201911:59
The Door In The Woods Part 23

The Door In The Woods Part 23

This episode is sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! Chapter 28 through to the end of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Oct 01, 201925:25
The Door In The Woods Part 22

The Door In The Woods Part 22

This episode is sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! Chapter 27 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Sep 17, 201907:31
The Door In The Woods Part 21

The Door In The Woods Part 21

This episode is sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! Chapter 26 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Sep 11, 201907:46
The Door In The Woods Part 20

The Door In The Woods Part 20

This episode is sponsored by OrangeHatFilmProductions.com! Chapter 25 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Sep 03, 201906:26
The Door In The Woods Part 19

The Door In The Woods Part 19

Chapters 23 and 24 of The Door In The Woods. . A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Aug 28, 201907:31
The Door In The Woods Part 18

The Door In The Woods Part 18

Chapters 21 and 22 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Jun 26, 201908:32
The Door In The Woods Part 17

The Door In The Woods Part 17

Chapter 20 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Jun 05, 201910:27
The Door In The Woods Part 16

The Door In The Woods Part 16

Chapter 19 of The Door In The Woods. . A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
May 29, 201905:15
The Door In The Woods Part 15

The Door In The Woods Part 15

Chapter 18 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it. There’s a small technical difficulty in this episode, please try and ignore it!
May 15, 201911:23
The Door In The Woods Part 14

The Door In The Woods Part 14

Chapter 17 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
May 07, 201903:55
The Door In The Woods Part 13

The Door In The Woods Part 13

Chapter 16 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
May 01, 201906:21
The Door In The Woods Part 12

The Door In The Woods Part 12

Chapter 15 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Apr 24, 201906:45
The Door In The Woods Part 11

The Door In The Woods Part 11

Chapter 14 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Apr 10, 201908:09
The Door In The Woods Part 10

The Door In The Woods Part 10

Chapter 13 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Apr 03, 201907:10
Update #1

Update #1

No story this week, just me talking about why I started the podcast, my hopes for it as well as a shameless attempt to get more people to listen, I guess? Story continues next week. Thanks for being here.
Mar 27, 201906:31
The Door In The Woods Part 9

The Door In The Woods Part 9

Chapter 12 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Mar 20, 201905:44
The Door In The Woods Part 8

The Door In The Woods Part 8

Chapter 11 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Mar 13, 201904:44
The Door In The Woods Part 7

The Door In The Woods Part 7

Chapter 10 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Mar 06, 201912:44
The Door In The Woods Part 6

The Door In The Woods Part 6

Chapter 9 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Feb 27, 201911:12
The Door In The Woods Part 5

The Door In The Woods Part 5

Chapter 8 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Feb 20, 201906:55
The Door In The Woods Part 4

The Door In The Woods Part 4

Chapters 6 and 7 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Feb 06, 201912:40
The Door In The Woods Part 3

The Door In The Woods Part 3

Chapter 5 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Jan 23, 201906:01
The Door In The Woods Part 2

The Door In The Woods Part 2

Chapters 3 and 4 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Jan 16, 201907:13
The Door In The Woods Part 1

The Door In The Woods Part 1

Chapters 1 and 2 of The Door In The Woods. A teenager who is still reeling from the recent loss of his father gets invited out to the woods on the outskirts of town where he is told there is a doorway; a doorway to the spirit world where he may be able to communicate with his father.

What I thought was going to be a shorter story started turning into something much bigger and better than I personally thought it would be. I really hope you like it.
Jan 09, 201908:52
The End Of It All: Part 9

The End Of It All: Part 9

Chapters 43 through 51 of The End Of It All. From the safety of a bunker that he is trapped in with dwindling supplies, and zombies scratching at the walls; a man recounts how he got there and the people he lost along the way.

This is one of my personal favourite stories; and though the zombie genre is over saturated I still love it, and hope you do too.
Dec 12, 201817:53
The End Of It All: Part 8

The End Of It All: Part 8

Chapters 38 through 42 of The End Of It All. From the safety of a bunker that he is trapped in with dwindling supplies, and zombies scratching at the walls; a man recounts how he got there and the people he lost along the way.

This is one of my personal favourite stories; and though the zombie genre is over saturated I still love it, and hope you do too.
Nov 28, 201814:27