• THE NIGHT ABOVE CHRISTMAS - EARWORMS VERSION
    Dec 6 2025

    THE NIGHT ABOVE CHRISTMAS by Dan Long

    Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

    In space, when you’re all alone, the holiday season can seem very far away…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elliejoypanic/

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/elliejoypanic.bsky.social

    * Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@elliejoypanic

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

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    19 min
  • THE FIRST DODO - EARWORMS VERSION
    Nov 22 2025

    THE FIRST DODO by Dan Long

    Narrated by Eleanor

    Science, religion and ambition collide during a press conference at London Zoo…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Eleanor

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/musechick/

    * Twitter - https://x.com/musechick/

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

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    13 min
  • ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE - EARWORMS VERSION
    Nov 2 2025

    ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE by Dan Long

    Narrated by Millicent Thomas

    A shortcut to success brings strange results to the life of an untalented artist…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Millicent Thomas

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/whatmillread

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/millicenttho

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



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    14 min
  • SEND IT, CHEF! - EARWORMS VERSION
    Oct 30 2025

    SEND IT, CHEF! by Dan Long

    Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

    An old recipe book serves up delicious meals - and an unexpected friendship…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Ellie Rhodes

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elliejoypanic/

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/elliejoypanic.bsky.social

    * Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/elliejoypanic

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@elliejoypanic

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



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    28 min
  • COULDN'T SCARE LESS! - EARWORMS VERSION
    Oct 7 2025

    Couldn’t Scare Less! by Dan Long

    Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

    A podcast host gets the inside scoop on his guest’s creepy childhood trauma...

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Tamoor Hussain

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/tamoorh/

    * Twitter - https://x.com/tamoorh

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



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    16 min
  • WALLDAY'S WONDER - EARWORMS VERSION
    Sep 27 2025

    WALLDAY’S WONDER by Dan Long

    Narrated by Kara Dennison

    A Victorian ‘tech bro’ prepares to present a brand new invention to the world…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Kara Dennison

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rubycosmos/

    * Twitter - https://x.com/RubyCosmos

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



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    21 min
  • CUPID'S ARROW - EARWORMS VERSION
    Sep 20 2025

    CUPID’S ARROW by Dan Long

    Narrated by Lucy James

    A dating app addict waits for his latest romantic conquest to arrive…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Lucy James

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/lucyjamesgames

    * Twitter - https://x.com/lucyjamesgames

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com
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    12 min
  • THE VEIL - EARWORMS VERSION
    Aug 23 2025

    THE VEIL by Dan Long

    Narrated by Ben Kearns

    A medium introduces new clients to the spirit realm in the hope of lining his pockets…

    This short story is an audio Earworm from The Quick And The Dread - an online anthology of weird tales written by Dan Long.

    You can find the original written version of this story right here.

    And if you enjoyed it, you can read or listen to more stories FOR FREE at danlong.substack.com, or by searching for EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread wherever you get your favourite podcasts.

    Thanks for listening… and please: stay dreadful!

    CREDITS:

    Story by Dan Long

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Twitter - https://x.com/mrteamcorvette

    * Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/mrteamcorvette.bsky.social

    * Threads - https://www.threads.com/@mrteamcorvette

    * Spotify - EARWORMS - Audio Tales From The Quick And The Dread

    * Substack - https://danlong.substack.com

    Narrated by Ben Kearns

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/benkearns96reels

    * Twitter - https://x.com/BenKearns6

    * TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@benkearns96

    Audio production by K Galaxia

    * Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kgalaxia_igve/

    * YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/@kgalaxia

    The Quick And The Dread - and the EARWORMS audio versions - are free for everyone and they always will be. If you are able to help spread the word and share any stories you enjoy, that would be amazing and hugely appreciated. However, if you WOULD like to go a step further, you can also support me by buying me a coffee.

    BUT WAIT THERE’S MORE….

    You can also pick up a set of button pin badges to celebrate how DREADFUL you are - and show your love of The Quick And The Dread and Earworms too. They are available in limited numbers, while stocks last, right here.

    Thanks for reading The Quick And The Dread! Subscribe for free to support my work and to receive new stories delivered to your inbox.



    This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit danlong.substack.com
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    20 min