Knifepoint Horror
Tales of supernatural suspense written, produced, performed and edited by Soren Narnia. Also by the author: the podcast 'Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten.' Listen ad-free on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia. All stories copyright Soren Narnia. License: Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA.
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stranglehold
03/07/2025
stranglehold
A youthful lark across the states takes a man into the heart of an awful anomaly. Music: “Outside Your Grace” by Denhollander, all rights reserved. All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written, produced, and edited by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' 'Garden of Terrible Blooms,' and others. Patreon: Patreon supporters listen ad-free and have access to many unreleased offerings, including Soren's own narrations of several earlier podcast stories originally voiced by others; 'traces,' an audio story that creepily revisits the sites of Knifepoint Horror tales many listeners know very well; the 'Unchallenging Campfire Tales' collection for those who like their horror goofy sometimes; a (massive) PDF of the show's transcripts; other original short audio stories plus narrations of some classics by well-known authors; and most recently, a new recording of the story 'possession'.
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Carried by Beasts
02/07/2025
Carried by Beasts
Opening statements in what would come to be considered one of the strangest trials in the history of New York state. Jessica Holt-Ivers: All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written, produced, and edited by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' 'Garden of Terrible Blooms,' and others. Patreon: Patreon supporters listen ad-free and have access to many unreleased offerings, including Soren's own narrations of several earlier podcast stories originally voiced by others; 'traces,' an audio story that creepily revisits the sites of Knifepoint Horror tales many listeners know very well; the 'Unchallenging Campfire Tales' collection for those who like their horror goofy sometimes; a (massive) PDF of the show's transcripts; and other original short audio stories plus narrations of some classics by well-known authors.
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rory
01/05/2025
rory
When two colleagues in crime come together again after years apart, one reveals a looming threat more awful than incarceration… or even capital punishment. Music: “Soft Lights” by Kyle Preston and “Turn for the Worse” by Jordan Hatfield, all rights reserved. All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon: Patreon supporters have access to many unreleased offerings, including Soren's own narrations of several earlier podcast stories originally voiced by others; 'traces,' an audio story that creepily revisits the sites of Knifepoint Horror tales many listeners know very well; the 'Unchallenging Campfire Tales' collection for those who like their horror goofy sometimes; a (massive) PDF of the show's transcripts; and other original short audio stories plus narrations of some classic ones. Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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here
10/16/2024
here
A dark October country road, a driver, a hitchhiker... and a strange, strange story told across cold, lonely miles. All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon: Patreon supporters have access to many unreleased offerings, including Soren's own narrations of several earlier podcast stories originally voiced by others; 'traces,' an audio story that creepily revisits the sites of Knifepoint Horror tales many listeners know very well; the 'Unchallenging Campfire Tales' collection for those who like their horror goofy sometimes; a (massive) PDF of the show's transcripts; other original short audio stories and narrations of some classic ones; and most recently, Soren's recitation of eleven dark and disturbing poems by great writers. P.S. Counterweight Theatre Lab in Colorado Springs is adapting the Knifepoint Horror story 'The Copper Cup' for the stage next month... the details are at .
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harbingers
09/25/2024
harbingers
An educator's watch of the winter skies sets him in anxious motion to shelter the innocent. Music: “Cicada Killer” by idokay, “The Heir” by Emmanuel Jacob, “Meeting the Goddess” by Kyle Preston. All rights reserved. Interview with Ila Patton, Galax, Virginia, from the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project collection (AFC 1982/009), American Folklife Center, Library of Congress. All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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A Quick Quintet of Terror
08/27/2024
A Quick Quintet of Terror
Five shorter tales… and just a smidgen more. Intro music by of the Sibling Horror Podcast. "Hallowed World" by E J R M, all rights reserved. Additional voice: TheFinalGirly. Photo by Diana Siedel. Prologue: Purcell the Creator, Part 1 (00:02) 1. novelty (00:37) 2. screen-share (9:27) 3. sleeperette (26:09) 4. jarprechaun (46:35) 5. tempt (1:09:18) Epilogue: Purcell the Creator, Part 2 (1:27:21) All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia, who can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon:
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majesty
07/27/2024
majesty
The 19th-century reign of the mysterious Buth Sugo was detailed only in this one ugly, bloody, regrettable record. Music by Dave Lahn, and also by of the Sibling Horror Podcast Art by S. Patrick Brown, All stories on the Knifepoint Horror podcast are written by Soren Narnia. Thanks to Jeffrey Walker for including me in the recording of his latest tale, “Posthuman,” for the podcast. I can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others. Patreon: And by artist :
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crannies
06/21/2024
crannies
Many people who hear things behind their walls suspect their house is haunted, but can’t prove it. Maybe they’re failing to ask one very simple question: How did those walls even come to be? Additional narration by Music: 'Earth' by Doug Reed / , from the album . Patreon:
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doggo
05/24/2024
doggo
There’s always a small element of worry that comes when you leave a stranger to watch your property, children, or pets. Even if you’re fully trusting, here comes that gnawing sense that you yourself may have created a problem, because you didn’t quite bring yourself to tell the sitter... everything. Thea Lapp is played by . Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown, Soren can also be heard narrating or acting on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' 'Campfire Radio Theater,' 'Tag Till We're Dead,' and others.
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steps
04/12/2024
steps
Always go very, very slowly through your radio dial, especially late at night. You never quite know when a faint signal will offer something a little unexpected. Patreon: Volumes 1 through 7 of the Knifepoint Horror transcripts are available on Amazon in e-book or print format.
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summoners
03/08/2024
summoners
All the user reviews of the real-life bar at the center of this story are exactly what you’d expect for a well-liked local business. But then, such reviews are not the medium to express everything that one might feel or sense when the hour grows late, and the lights get low. Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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sabbatical
02/05/2024
sabbatical
A snowy walk reveals the beginnings of a mystery that grows weirder with each passing hour. Music: “Mercury” from / . All rights reserved. Patreon: Volumes 1 through 7 of the Knifepoint Horror transcripts are available on Amazon in e-book or print format.
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detour
01/05/2024
detour
For the dead of winter, an old-fashioned ghost story set in a hot and humid place. Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown, https://www.instagram.com/scalawagarts/
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Devils Everywhere You Turn
10/13/2023
Devils Everywhere You Turn
On the hurting streets of Claysmith, Connecticut, a hideous comedy of errors engulfs the innocent and guilty alike. The cast (in order of appearance) Barb Solomon: Sheriff Pat Solomon: Mitzi from the Detention Center: Sharon, Kev’s S.O.: Glen, creative writer: Mr. Lersch, pharma exec: Donny from the woodshop: Cy Dunker: Soren Narnia Shay, pharma tech: Faith, online dater: Eric from Parts Procurement: Interrogator Menkie: Charles from Property Crimes: Franklin from App Development: Murray from App Integration: Mary from Junction Bay: Sergeant Greenaway, Recruitment Division: Bev, Old Wooden City Tour Guide: Esme from New Haven: Perry from Stamford: Judge Clowder: MUSIC: ‘Multitudes’ by Lance Conrad, ‘Advent’ by Ben Winwood, ‘Close’ by Eleven Tales, and ‘Flying Above the Sun’ by Yehezkel Raz, all rights reserved. Soren Narnia can also be heard on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' and others. Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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chains
09/25/2023
chains
It seemed like a simpler time, and the problems faced by the people in that small rural town seemed simpler too... or maybe it was a dreadful blindness that just made it appear that way. Patreon: Art by Allison Donovan
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sideswipe
08/24/2023
sideswipe
There's usually a moment as you drive alone late at night on a long, desolate country road when you succumb to a brief bleak thought of all that can happen to you out there. Maybe you become nervous about your sudden total dependence on your machine to get you safely back to the world of light. And maybe your surroundings start to seem genuinely scary. This is a story for those who start feeling these things the very first second that road begins to curve out of sight. MUSIC: Josh McCausland, "A Town Called Dismal," all rights reserved. Art by S. Patrick Brown, And from artist David Montano (:
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endgame
06/11/2023
endgame
For sale by Baltimore County: 3 BR, 2 BA single family dwelling on 1/3rd acre in residential section of Seven Bells, Maryland. Demolition arrangements offered by county at no cost to buyer. Strict confidentiality agreement must be signed by all interested parties before property is viewed or terms discussed. The streaming voices, in order: , , , and . Patreon: Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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rink
05/19/2023
rink
In a suspiciously quiet and unspoiled setting, three friends are beckoned by the liberation found within their darkest impulses. Music: “Flare Star” by Michael Vignola, all rights reserved. Patreon:
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bots
04/10/2023
bots
The story of Joel and Sammie, a young couple suddenly divided by something terrifying—and then bonded more strongly against a bizarre and inscrutable enemy. With the voices of Caity Roberts of the podcast and Robert Cantelmo. Music: “Peaceful Meadow,” “Sci-Fi Communication,” and “Robot Factory” by Emma Fradd of the podcast, “Come Back Home” and “Cloud - Strings Version” by Ardie Son, “A Town Called Dismal” by Josh McCausland, “Passing Hours” by Jupiter Sands, “Lightless Voids” by Kyle Preston, and “Journey” by Sid Acharya, all rights reserved. Art by S. Patrick Brown, Now available on Amazon: 'Knifepoint Horror: The Transcripts, Volume 7.' https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C1J523T1
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Late Checkout
03/17/2023
Late Checkout
In the world of short-term rentals, the personalities bound to the transaction sometimes briefly clash. Ninety-nine percent of the time, there’s not enough there for anything to seriously ignite. The one percent is called 418 Ulmus Street. Sadie: Currer Hathaway () Music: “Fog Machine” and “Mellow Heart” by . All rights reserved. Song lyrics from "I Ain't Got No Home" by Woody Guthrie, Copyright 1961 (renewed) and 1963 (renewed) by Woody Guthrie Publications, Inc. & TRO-Ludlow Music, Inc. (BMI) Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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hole
01/17/2023
hole
Things were already tense inside a house in the middle of nowhere, and then at the wrong moment, there was a casual glimpse out the living room window. MUSIC: 'Close' by Eleven Tales, all rights reserved. Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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gifters
12/06/2022
gifters
As a small town struggles to defend itself against cruel interlopers, the hour of vengeance draws ever closer. MUSIC: "Hallowed World" by EJRM and "Advent" by Ben Winwood, all rights reserved. Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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colony
11/07/2022
colony
Year by year, step by quiet step, a well-intentioned collective of great minds evolves into something to be feared. MUSIC - ‘Through the Past’ by Michael Vignola, ‘Gazing Wide’ by Palm Blue, ‘Where the Wind Blows’ by Sean Williams, and ‘Coriolis Effect’ by Kyle Preston, all rights reserved. Other audio horror by Soren Narnia: 'Town With a Tranquil Name,' on the podcast Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten, October 30, 2019 'Outcall' - Episode 15, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Paranormal Appraisal 151' – Episode 20, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Q & A With a Vampire Killer' - Episode 33, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Why Have You Disturbed Our Sleep' - The Bloodlust podcast, October 8, 2017 Soren can also be heard on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' and others. He also recently appeared in John Ballentine's horror drama 'The Dreams of Wolves' on Campfire Radio Theater. Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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A Compendium for Halloween
10/01/2022
A Compendium for Halloween
Eight very different stories for the season. 1. hitcher (0:00) 2. Is It That Time Again? (6:03) 3. prodigal (17:37) 4. panophobe (23:05) 5. legalese (33:39) 6. contestants (41:57) 7. A Bitter Pill (48:39) 8. blueberries (1:10:48) 'Is It That Time Again?' features Emma Fradd of the Sibling Horror podcast and Beth Abdallah of the Twelve Chimes It's Midnight podcast. Watch the video adaptation on Soren Narnia’s YouTube channel. 'A Bitter Pill' features Currer Hathaway (www.currerhathaway.com) and Beth Abdallah. The song 'The Pig That Wants to Be Eaten' is by Empty Heaven, from the album Getting the Blues, all rights reserved. Additional music in 'A Bitter Pill' and 'Blueberries' by Emma Fradd, all rights reserved. Soren can also be heard on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' 'Let's Not Meet,' and others. This month, he's also in John Ballentine's horror drama 'The Dreams of Wolves' on Campfire Radio Theater. The latest interviews with Soren can be seen on YouTube on ‘Reader’s Labyrinth’ hosted by Frank Schumpert, and heard on the 'Spill Your Guts' podcast with Kevin Lane. And for Halloween, Nichole Hamilton has done a reading of the Knifepoint Horror story 'trail' on her podcast Light & Shadow: https://www.lightandshadowpod.com/podcast/halloween-party-2
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cleanse
08/21/2022
cleanse
There are reliable narrators, there are unreliable narrators… and then there are outliers like the one heard here. 'Clearly guilty of murder, he somehow remains committed to his narrative,' one journalist wrote of him. 'I wasn't sure whether to look at him with a strange kind of awe, or simply run screaming and never look back.' Additional narration by Amy Paonessa of The Bloodlust podcast. Music: “Atmo” by Jamie Bathgate, all rights reserved. https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Other audio horror by Soren Narnia: 'Town With a Tranquil Name,' an audiobook on the podcast Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten, October 30, 2019 'Outcall' - Episode 15, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Paranormal Appraisal 151' – Episode 20, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Q & A With a Vampire Killer' - Episode 33, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Why Have You Disturbed Our Sleep' - The Bloodlust podcast, October 8, 2017 Soren Narnia can also be heard on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' and others. Read an interview with the author in Monstrum magazine's . Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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D.N.K.
07/15/2022
D.N.K.
A filmmaker recalls the details of his darkest project: the people who endured it, the illusions he lost to it, and the horrific force that set it all in motion. With: Donald Kokoschka – John Jorgenson Noah DiLeo – Corey N. ( podcast) Mayor - Beth Abdallah ( podcast and ) Bill Savoy – Teddy Ray Bullard Mary Neary – Linda Wojtowick ( podcast) Lisa Whitelaw – Mig Windows () Officer Ekins – Dana Bolton ( podcast) French Translator - Isabelle Humbert Ernestine Souza – Naomi Azran English Translator – Emma Fradd ( podcast) Music: ‘Ana Yelena’ by Kristian Sensini, ‘Midnight Clear’ by Hans Johnson, ‘Better Now’ by Philip Daniel, ‘Quiet Contentment’ by The David Roy Collective. All rights reserved. Audio mastering by Les Lentz Audio-Video Other audio horror by Soren Narnia: 'Outcall' - Episode 15, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Paranormal Appraisal 151' – Episode 20, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Q & A With a Vampire Killer' - Episode 33, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Why Have You Disturbed Our Sleep' - The Bloodlust podcast, October 8, 2017 'Town With a Tranquil Name,' an audiobook on the Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten podcast, October 30, 2019 Soren Narnia can also be heard on the podcasts 'The Ghosts on This Road', 'Sibling Horror', 'SessionsX,' and others. Listen to his narration of H.P. Lovecraft's 'The Festival' at the . Listen to the with Soren Narnia at the Incarnation Read podcast. Art by S. Patrick Brown,
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pride
04/22/2022
pride
Many is the band that wishes they could have a second chance at what turned out to be their final performance—maybe they could have brought more energy to that night, or savored it just a little more... and then there’s the terrible but unforgettable case of the celebrated rock group Waters Blue and Permanent (2003-2022). Music (all rights reserved): "Salve Regina - Violin & Piano" by Patrick Ussher, "El Faro" by When the Tide Breaks Free, "Fount" by Homely, "Everything" by The Days Audio mastering: Les Lentz Special thanks to Sharon Yablon of the podcast for being my location advisor on this one. Listen to Soren Narnia's narration of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Festival" at the . Art by S. Patrick Brown, . Art by Grey Allison, Other audio horror by Soren Narnia: 'Outcall' - Episode 15, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Paranormal Appraisal 151' – Episode 20, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Q & A With a Vampire Killer' - Episode 33, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Why Have You Disturbed Our Sleep' - The Bloodlust podcast, October 8, 2017 'Town With a Tranquil Name,' an audiobook on the Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten podcast, October 30, 2019 https://www.patreon.com/sorennarnia
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The Smoke Child
02/06/2022
The Smoke Child
No one in attendance at the talk on that December night in New England, 2021, really knew what they would hear from the presenter, though they certainly knew his name. And while no video exists of his methodical dissection of the past, the audio recording alone seems more than enough. With additional narration by Robert Cantelmo, and Beth Abdallah of the Twelve Chimes It’s Midnight podcast. Music: 'December' by Dear Gravity, all rights reserved. Original artwork by S. Patrick Brown, https://www.instagram.com/scalawagarts/ Audio mastering: Les Lentz www.patreon.com/sorennarnia Listen to Soren Narnia's narration of H.P. Lovecraft's "The Festival" at the Lovecraft eZine Podcast's YouTube channel.
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surveillance
12/06/2021
surveillance
The tomb would soon sit unnoticed, perhaps forever, in the wild grass of the lonely cemetery. But on its first night of occupancy, one man would keep a careful watch over it. Just in case. Wilhoit McCrail: Hugh Pierce Music: “Submarine” by Morphlexis, all rights reserved. Audio mastering by Les Lentz.
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attraction
10/01/2021
attraction
You are invited to a place in the mountains where one man decided that no matter what the date, it will always, always be Halloween night. (And after 'attraction,' keep listening to experience the very... well, ROUND terror of a campfire tale called 'sugary' - 39:40) Art by S. Patrick Brown, https://www.instagram.com/scalawagarts/ Music: “Mirrors” by Tom Goldstein, “Isolation” by Linus Johansson, “First Impression” by Maya Belsitzman & Matan Ephrat, all rights reserved. Other audio horror by Soren Narnia: 'Outcall' - Episode 15, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Paranormal Appraisal 151' – Episode 20, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Q & A With a Vampire Killer' - Episode 33, Alexandria Archives podcast 'Why Have You Disturbed Our Sleep' - The Bloodlust podcast, October 8, 2017 'Town With a Tranquil Name,' an audiobook on the Those Snowy Nights You Read to Me, They'll Never Be Forgotten podcast, October 30, 2019
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