- 97
- Episodes
- 7
- Transcribed
- 380
- Ratings
- Monthly
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
About Cold Open Stories
Cold Open Stories is an online storytelling community and publishing platform that features original short fiction, immersive audio dramas, and a large collection of unofficial fan narratives. Its key features include: Warhammer 40,000 Content: Go beyond the Black Library! Widely recognized for its non-commercial, fan-made fiction and high-production values, we push the boundaries of the grimdark universe of Warhammer 40,000. Original Worlds: We host multi-genre original short stories and fast fiction spanning sci-fi, horror, dark fantasy, crime, and many many more through our open call for submissions. Immersive Audio: Winners of our 40k Fast Fiction Contest are adapted into audiobooks featuring voice talent from across the entertainment and voiceover industry. Find more at coldopenstories.com (http://www.coldopenstories.com)
- Publisher
- Cold Open Stories
- Category
- fiction · leisure
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- Yes
- First episode
- 7 Feb 2020
- Latest episode
- 23 Oct 2026
Latest episodes
7 of 97 episodes have a transcript.
23 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
What She Did To The Moon - Original Worlds Audiobook
16 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Shaking [40K Fast Fiction]
9 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT
Future In A Whale Fall - Original Worlds Audiobook
Who has been a guest on Cold Open Stories
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
- HJ Beardall
- Lanessa Tremblett
- Cari Scholtens
- Ann Hurd
- Philip C
Reach and audience
Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.9 / 5
- 58 ratings
- Spotify
- 5.0 / 5
- 322 ratings
Contact Cold Open Stories
- Guest appearances
- Does not typically book guests
Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.
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Questions about Cold Open Stories
How often do new episodes come out?
The show publishes monthly, based on its RSS feed.
Does Cold Open Stories take guests?
The show does not typically feature guests, based on episode analyses.
Where can I read transcripts?
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