Welcome to Tag Till We're Dead, an original horror anthology podcast. This is the season 3 finale, and something a little different for you! Meter Reading - a horror poem mini audio-play! I hate those hollow steps down into the cellar to take the meter readings... who knows what will emerge back up them? This is Tag Till We're Dead, a UK-based horror podcast. Getting straight to the point, with no fluff, no filler... and often no production value. Just straight-up horror. Hope you enjoy. Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave & Phil Allman (thanks Phil!) Sound effects (credit free) by @everydaycinematicsounds (YouTube) with thanks! For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. I also consider short story submissions (under 1500 words) which you can attach to an email. Thanks for all the support! To help me grow, listen to all the episodes, and tell a horror-loving friend. Also rate, follow and leave me a voice review on Spotify. To help support the podcast, you can buy me a cuppa or coffee at ko-fi.com/karenc2010 or on my Paypal (karencave22@mail.com)

Welcome to this bonus episode from season 3 of Tag Till We're Dead! Thank you everybody who keeps supporting the podcast, which is my little horror passion project. In this bonus episode I talk about the story 'Caller in the Yard' and its origins. Enjoy! I'll respond to all requests or ideas sent to karencave22@mail.com

Welcome to the newest episode of TTWD, Season 3 Episode 13. Tonight's story is called, Party Time! Enjoy a slice of creepiness. Bet you CAN'T WAIT for this kind of party to be thrown for you. Surely it is every young girl's dream... Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Sound effects by Superfunnysheet (YouTube, credit-free) I must apologise for my voice by the way. I now have some sort of chronic throat/mouth disorder, which has made my voice croakier than usual! Unless it adds to the horror 'mood' of course! So, either: many apologies OR You are welcome. Do email me at karencave22@mail.com I am just an ageing horror-obsessed gal in the UK. I LOVE creating this podcast. If you feel so obliged to buy me a tea or coffee, please use Paypal (the above email address). All support is appreciated - many thanks! Karen x

Welcome to another short, chilling, original horror tale - Stairy Scarecase. A stairway that intrigues our protagonist - but is she ready for the climb? This is Tag Till We're Dead, a UK-based horror podcast. Getting straight to the point, with no fluff, no filler... and no production value. Just straight-up horror. Hope you enjoy. Written by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. I also consider short story submissions (under 1500 words) which you can attach to an email. Thanks for all the support! To help me grow, listen to all the episodes, and tell a horror-loving friend. Also rate, follow and leave me a voice review on Spotify. Appreciate what I do? Buy me a coffee at ko-fi.com/karenc2010 or on my Paypal (karencave22@mail.com)

Welcome all subscribers! Enjoy this original story which was written for Vocal several years ago, as a kind of sci-fi nod to the pandemic and all the strange new rules around it. The story is called 'A New Version of Life.' Written by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Forgive my brain for these dark forays into bleakness, but it's a great way of using creative writing in a cathartic way... I like to think there is always a streak of lovely black humour in there too. TW: * Contains sexually explicit content * Enjoy - and do tell a friend you think might enjoy this horror podcast.

Welcome, scare-fans. This is Tag Till We're Dead, the original horror anthology story podcast. Based in the UK. #TTWD If this is your first time here, I'm Karen Cave - host and writer. Been a horror nut since I was about 10. I occasionally use other people's short stories if I see one I love (with their permission of course!) If you have a short (1500 words or under) tale you have written, and would like to see it featured, please email me at karencave22@mail.com, You can also email me to say hi or chat horror. To buy me a coffee or a tea, feel free to tip my Paypal, using the above email address. It will always be appreciated, and I will always send a thank you :) Tonight's story is 'MacApocalypse,' and was inspired whilst waiting at a fast food restaurant with my friend - we waited about 15 minutes for what was a tiny order. Far from FAST food in the UK! A very different service from what you get in the US I imagine. Enjoy. TW: swearing, menace, zombies and fast food... Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Boredom by Karen Cave and Jimbo It all helps: For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Thank you for all your support! To help me grow, listen to as many episodes as you can, and tell your friends about Tag Till We're Dead. If on Spotify, follow, rate and respond to episode polls & questions. You can also leave voice notes and reviews.

Welcome to season 3, episode 10 of the original horror anthology podcast, Tag Till We're Dead (TTWD). Tonight's episode is titled 'Caller in the Yard,' and is a very special collaboration between myself and the wonderful Linda Wojtowick, who gave me the prompt/idea for this story. I wrote it for her to narrate, which she did, bringing her unique style and emotion to a tale of a backyard caller, and the corresponding longing experienced by the listener. If you are a fan of Linda's voice, check out her podcasts Wolf Stories, and The Ghosts on This Road, both on Spotify. She is also a frequent guest narrator on Soren Narnia's ground-breaking podcast, Knifepoint Horror. Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Linda Wojtowick For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. I'm open to collaborations and commissions. Thank you for all your support! To help me grow, listen to as many episodes as you can, and tell your friends about Tag Till We're Dead. If on Spotify, follow, rate and respond to episode polls & questions. Or if you're feeling brave, record me a feedback message!

Welcome to season 3, episode 9 of Tag Till We're Dead. Tonight's story experience is Heads or Tales. Was based on the prompt 'Heads' given to me by Linda Wojtowick. Go find her beautiful podcast Wolf Stories, and also her many contributions to Soren Narnia's game-changing Knifepoint Horror. Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Twitter: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. I'm always open to new narrators and new stories! Oh, and tell your fiends...

A special bonus THANK YOU episode to celebrate 1 year of Tag Till We're Dead! I am the host and creator, Karen Cave, and want to say a MASSIVE thank you for everyone's support for my audio-horror passion-project during its first year. I am not a moneyed celebrity or influencer, but a 44 year old British woman with disabilities, following one of my lifelong passions, horror fiction. Thank you for listening, sharing, following, rating, offering to narrate, or even contributing your own story. Special thanks to Soren Narnia of Knifepoint Horror podcast, for inspiring and championing my endeavours, as well as narrating a couple of stories, Linda Wojowick of Wolf Stories podcast for also inspiring and kindly narrating and being a kind supportive voice - as well as all my other guest narrators so far: Phil Allman, Kirsty Wilkes, David Allman, Louise Heath, Adam Eveson, Amber Wyatt, my daughter Ellie, and Dan Wilson. Special thanks also to our guest story-writers who honoured me by allowing me to narrate their stories: Suze Kay, LC Minitti, and Ellie Jean. If you haven't already subscribed to receive bonus stories and story origins, do so here for only 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to chat horror, or ask questions. To kindly buy me a coffee (tea) tip me at my Paypal using the above email. Let's stay creepy, peeps. Here's to round 2...

Does your imagination welcome tales of darkness and twisted realities? If so, welcome to Season 3, episode 8 of Tag Till We're Dead. Tonight's story is called 'The Driller Killer Next Door.' It may or may not have been originally inspired by our new neighbour, who has regularly been drilling and hammering, sometimes into the night, just when your imagination starts to take hold and tell you stories... Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Phil Allman Music by Spotify For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. I'm a friendly person with a weird imagination! I have a Paypal link for anyone generous enough to buy me a coffee (or a tea - I am British after all). Use the above email address for this - thanks so much. Thank you for all your support! To help me grow, listen to as many episodes as you can, and tell your friends about Tag Till We're Dead. If on Spotify, follow, rate and respond to episode polls & questions.

We have a very special guest writer for today's story! My thirteen year old daughter wrote 'Disgust,' and I loved it so much I wanted to narrate it and feature it on the podcast. Well done Ellie! Welcome to season 3, episode 7 of Tag Till We're Dead. Today's short horror tale is called 'Disgust.' Imagine being out walking late one night, and sensing a presence behind you. You turn to find... something that is too ghastly for words. What do you do? Story by Ellie E-C Narrated by Karen Cave Music by Spotify Like this podcast and want to support it? Subscribe for only 99p a month for behind the story origins, bloopers, and extra stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror film recommendations and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Email me at: karencave22@mail.com for story requests or commissions. Give me feedback on what you love and don't quite love. Written a short creepy story and would love to hear it narrated on this podcast? Or want me to write a story for you? Or fancy reading a line? Buy me a coffee and I will see what I can do, at: ko-fi.com/karenc2010 Thank you for listening! I create this podcast using no expensive equipment, and an old model smartphone! All you need is a voice, and a story... Also available on: Pocket Casts: https://pca.st/n6ezs3f6 Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/tag-till-were-dead-Wxgz3O Stitcher: https://www.stitcher.com/show/1068538 Pandora: https://www.pandora.com/podcast/tag-till-were-dead-ttwd-horror-anthology-podcast/PC:1001068538

Welcome to episode 6 of Season 3 of the horror anthology podcast, Tag Till We're Dead. Original anthology horror tales from UK author Karen Cave (she has also self-published self-help, erotica and family humour novels under the pen name Eva Jean. Follow her Amazon author page here): https://www.amazon.co.uk/~/e/B01M4G6B92 Tonight's short chiller of a tale is called The Stairwell At Night. It was inspired by looking up one night as I walked past a block of flats, and seeing those security lights that illuminate the central stairs between the apartments.. and thinking to myself how they are a port in a storm, but also can they protect us from things which are too strange and otherworldly? Story written by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Music by Spotify Themes of psychological horror, and cosmic menace If you enjoy, please do listen to all of the previous episodes; no two tales are the same, and I get inspired by all sorts of things. Do rate, follow and tell a friend. And, if you like subscriber-only goodies, do subscribe. It's only 99p a month! Thank you all for all the support. This podcast is my passion project! You can email me at karencave22@mail.com with requests, suggestions, or even apply to have your own story narrated... Buy me a coffee at Paypal (above email address) - gracias!

Tag Till We're Dead - Season 3, Episode 5... Welcome back, scare-fans. This is a quirky little tale of supermarket checkout machines gone rogue. Or has our protagonist simply absorbed too many trash magazines and bottles of wine? CONTENT WARNING: Contains adult themes and references, plus swearing. Like this? Follow to stay up to date and be notified of new episodes as they are released! Every story is a completely different tale of horror or darkness. If you like what you hear, please rate to help my rankings, and share with friends (or fiends). Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Supermarket background sounds - credit-free from YouTube. Like this podcast and want to support it? Subscribe for only 99p a month for behind the story origins, bloopers, and extra stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror film recommendations and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Email me any time at: karencave22@mail.com for story requests or commissions. Give me feedback on what you love and don't quite love. Written a short creepy story and would love to hear it narrated on this podcast? Or want me to write a story for you? Or fancy reading a line? Buy me coffee and I will see what I can do, at: ko-fi.com/karenc2010 Or feel free to tip me on Paypal (karencave22@mail.com) Thanks for listening and supporting my passion!

The final part of season 3, episode 4's story, Dog Days, by Suze Kay. You'll never feel the same about the beach after this tale. Thank you for bearing with me during this change in structuring. Rest assured, things should return back to normal after this! (the publishing platform has changed its editing software and I cannot get my head around it, hence having to upload this story in separate segments).

Tag Till We're Dead horror podcast. This is PART 3 of Episode 4's story, Dog days by Suze Kay. Apologies for the change in structure for this episode. Please bear with me whilst I get my head around a completely different podcast creation process. Things WILL return to normal very soon! Thank you for bearing with me. And don't forget... the FINAL PART of Dog Days, drops tomorrow!

Dog Days PART 2! (part of the Tag Till We're Dead horror podcast) Apologies for the segmented parts; this is due to Spotify for Podcasters making changes, meaning I can't seem to figure out the new system which takes you to a separate platform if you have more than one audio recording to upload (I tend to record my stories in 2 or more segments for longer stories, to give my throat a rest!) So for this story, the quickest way I can think to get around this is to upload a segment per episode, and make all 4 parts consecutive - so sorry for any inconvenience. I have also lost the ability to add music - again, apologies, though you might prefer this. I personally like a bit of atmospheric music. From now on, I will attempt to record stories in a single leap, meaning the whole story can be uploaded to the episode. Please bear with me - PART 3 TOMORROW! Thank you - Karen x

Tag Till We're Dead, season 3, Episode 4: DOG DAYS (part 1) Welcome back, scare-fans. This is a beautifully eerie story written by Suze Kay, whom I discovered on Vocal last year. You may also remember that I also narrated 'In the Glow' too. She is a truly original writer, and though I never planned to use other writers on TTWD, rich, evocative stories like these, that unfurl their creepy tendrils into my guts and my soul, cannot be forgotten, and I am dying to narrate them. I hope you enjoy this slightly longer tale of friendship, and of beach-time strangeness. Here is Suze Kay's Vocal link - please do check out her writings and poetry: Suze's Vocal link: https://vocal.media/authors/suze-kay Like this? Follow to stay up to date and be notified of new episodes as they are released! Every story is a completely different tale of horror or darkness. If you like what you hear, please also rate to help my rankings, and share with friends (or fiends). Story by Suze Kay Narrated by Karen Cave Like this podcast and want to support it? Subscribe for only 99p a month for behind the story origins, bloopers, and extra stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror film recommendations and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Email me at: karencave22@mail.com for story requests or commissions. Feedback welcome, or just say hi - I'm always happy to chat horror or creativity! If you want to commission me to read a story you have written yourself, please submit them to my email (above). They should be short - under 2000 words please. You can also tip me whatever you think appropriate at my Paypal - karencave22@mail.com Thank you for listening. I create this podcast using no expensive equipment, and an old model smartphone! All you need is a voice, and a mind, and a story...

Welcome to season 3, episode 3 of Tag Till We're Dead. Tonight's story is called 'Dear Diary,' and believe it or not, is the first short horror tale I ever wrote. EVER. Hope that you enjoy it! This is a simple tale of a diary. A diary that demands words from its owner, but also, so much more than that. Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Karen Cave Music by Spotify My podcast RSS code (for making available to other platforms): https://anchor.fm/s/de816aa8/podcast/rss For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Like & follow my Facebook page for updates: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555351921499 Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat about horror, or ask questions about the podcast. Thank you for all your support! To help me grow, listen to as many episodes as you can, and tell your friends about Tag Till We're Dead. If on Spotify, please follow, rate and respond to episode polls & questions.

Welcome to season 3, episode 2 of Tag Till We're Dead. Tonight's story is called 'Nutcracker.' Inspired by a creepy Christmas tree decoration on my mum's tree. I always did find those big chompy teeth terrifying... this story is told by the brilliant Phil Allman, who brings his usual menacing air to something usually considered to be innocent. Story by Karen Cave Narrated by Phil Allman Music by Spotify My podcast RSS code (for making available to other platforms): https://anchor.fm/s/de816aa8/podcast/rss For bonus stories and exclusive behind the scenes, subscribe here for 99p a month: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror musings and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Email me at karencave22@mail.com to give ideas or feedback, chat horror, or ask questions. Thank you for all your support! To help me grow, listen to as many episodes as you can, and tell your friends about Tag Till We're Dead. If on Spotify, follow, rate and respond to episode polls & questions.

Welcome to season 3 of the Tag Till We're Dead anthology horror podcast! Happy new year, and here's to warmer weather and the UK sunshine that is inevitably around the corner, when we least expect it... Today's story is called Nothing Will Hurt You Here. A gorgeously dark tale of a young composer who brings her unusual compositions to her music teacher's attention... Story by LC Minniti Narrated by Karen Cave Music by Spotify To those who have just discovered us - welcome! Enjoy. The mood of this pod is perfect for wine/hot chocolate and snuggly creepy evenings. Get stuck in - there's a previous two seasons to catch up on. I write a variety of short dark tales, and am always looking to add more strings to my bow. So any suggestions - or even if you yourself have written a short horror tale you would like narrated on this show - email me at karencave22@mail.com Big thank you to those who are already followers and listeners - your support shows in the download numbers, and is appreciated more than you know. This is my baby. My slightly deformed and strange, but much-loved baby. Season 3 kicks off with a special tale, written by LC Minniti, and narrated here with her permission. I am so grateful for finding this wonderful writer. Her Vocal link is here if you want to check out more of her amazing stories: https://vocal.media/horror/nothing-will-hurt-you-here Subscribe for only 99p a month for behind the story origins, bloopers, and extra stories: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/karen-cave-horror/subscribe Follow me on Twitter for horror film recommendations and podcast updates: https://twitter.com/HorrorKaren Want to buy me a coffee and support what I do? Please do so at: ko-fi.com/karenc2010 Enjoy - Karen