Trunk Stories Productions

Trunk Stories Productions

The talented team at Trunk Stories brings you a podcast that takes a deeper, informative dive into the science fiction and horror genres. Every episode begins with a fiction short story written and produced by the Trunk Stories team. Afterwards, our journalist takes a closer look to see how closely our fiction comes to the fact. We combine our passion for story-telling and newsgathering to bring you an entertaining and educational podcast experience. Visit trunkstories.org to learn more!

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September 1, 2023 28 mins

This is not a test! All Trunk Stories Productions employees are ordered to drop what they're doing and make their way to the nearest emergency exit! Barbara's retirement party in the third floor break room has been canceled. Sorry, Barbara :(

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There is a path you must never take! Join us for a campfire story about a mysterious hiking path. After the story, we explore the legend of The Island of the Dolls.

Learn more about us at trunkstories.org.

Today's story, "The Lantern" was written by Victor Toll.

The episode was narrated, produced and hosted by Justice Burnaugh.

The poem was performed by Gina Genovese

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July 1, 2023 39 mins

Join us for a truly bizarre and unnerving  short story about a man who signs up for a mysterious self-help program. After the story's chilling conclusion, we learn about some weird old-timey medicines. Later, Justice gives an important announcement about the podcast!

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Today's story, "In the Gallery of Dr. Katz" was written by Victor Toll.

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June 1, 2023 39 mins

We begin with the nightmarish short story of a man whose vacation at a luxurious pet resort takes a gruesome turn. After the story, we learn about a real-life man-eater said to have killed over 300 people. Dare to be scared?

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Today's story, "Kibble," was written by Victor Toll.

The episode was narrated, produced and hosted by Justice Burnaugh.

The voi...

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May 1, 2023 45 mins

We begin season 3 with a strange and disturbing short story about a woman who turns to a mysterious book to cure herself of a terminal illness. After the story, we travel to Florida to learn about the world's deadliest tree!   

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Today's story, "Transference," was written by Victor Toll.

The episode was narrated, produced and hosted by Justice Burnaugh.

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April 30, 2023 1 min

Trunk Stories Productions is back in season 3 with brand new terrifying short stories about dark rituals, ravenous pets and alternate realities! Learn more at trunkstories.org.

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October 24, 2022 36 mins

Happy Halloween! Join us for this special Halloween episode as we read a classic horror story and explore the terrifying reality of being buried alive! Headphones recommended. Dare to be scared?

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October 1, 2022 32 mins

Season 2 is officially over, but before we sign off we would like to show our appreciation to everyone who has shown their support for the show. So kick back, relax and enjoy this off-the-cuff episode of the Trunk Stories Productions podcast.

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Kristina aka Truborn Design (Graphic Designer/Book Reviewer)
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September 1, 2022 38 mins

For the season 2 finale, we journey to the North Pacific Ocean where we meet Joe Fisher adrift on his yacht in a mysterious ocean current. After this spooky short story, we learn about some famous ghost ships that sailed throughout the Arctic Ocean.

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Today's story, "Strange Currents," was written by Victor Toll.

The episode was narrated and hosted by Justice B...

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August 1, 2022 35 mins

This month we hear the chilling tale of a woman who finds herself trapped in an abandoned mine . In search of a way out, Alice  ventures into the dark labyrinth of tunnels where she encounters an ancient presence. Stay tuned after the story as we travel to Australia and meet a unique bird with an incredible talent you need to hear to believe.

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Today's story, "The Wailing St...

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July 1, 2022 34 mins

In season 2 episode 3 of the Trunk Stories Productions podcast, we bring you a strange story about someone who finds a mysterious book filled with disturbing bedtime stories. After the story, we visit a chapel in the Czech Republic decorated with human bones!

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Today's story, "The Final Page," was written by Victor Toll.

The episode was narrated and hosted by J...

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June 1, 2022 37 mins

In season 2 episode 2 of Trunk Stories Productions, we bring you a spooky story with an ending that's sure to make you watch the evening news with a closer eye. After the story, we explore some of the world's strangest insects.

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Today's story, "This Is How It Starts," was written by Victor Toll.

The story was narrated and hosted by Justice Burnaugh. <...

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May 1, 2022 55 mins

In the season 2 premiere of Trunk Stories Productions, we bring you a chilling story of a mysterious clock tower in an abandoned village. After the story, we take a dive into the strange history of towns that were flooded by hydroelectric dams.

Learn more about us at trunkstories.org.

Follow the links below to learn more about flooded towns across the world.
Atlas of Drowned Towns: drownedtowns.com

Flooded Tow...

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March 1, 2022 1 min

Join us on May 1, 2022 when season 2 of Trunk Stories Productions returns with a new batch of original scary stories and strange topics to keep you scared and informed. 

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October 25, 2021 28 mins

Happy Halloween, fellow ghouls! Join us in this all-out production of Edgar Allan Poe's classic horror story "The Tell-Tale Heart"! Afterwards, we discuss the mysterious circumstances surrounding Poe's untimely death on October 7, 1849. 

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October 2, 2021 27 mins

Hey there, folks! Season 1 is officially over. But we hate to leave without saying goodbye and giving some much-deserved praise to the people who made season 1 possible. We also have some important updates about future episodes. So that's that. 

Cover art and logo illustrated by Hugh Pitzer.

Learn more about Trunk Stories Productions at trunkstories.org

You can email us at contact@trunkstories.org

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September 8, 2021 38 mins

In this month's story, we meet Simon, a microbiologist stationed on a newly discovered planet. Soon after beginning his research on the strange planet, he makes a horrifying discovery about the organisms under his microscope. After the story, we learn why Neil Armstrong celebrated his 39th Birthday in quarantine after returning from the historic moon landing. You can learn more about our podcast by visiting trunkstories.org.

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September 1, 2021 33 mins

In the season finale of Trunk Stories Productions, a young woman inherits her aunt's home where she relives terrifying memories from her childhood.  After the story, we discuss why some houses feel creepier than others!

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Today's story is "If She Sees Me" written by Victor Toll

The story is narrated by Justice Burnaugh.

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August 1, 2021 45 mins

In today's episode, a park ranger investigates strange happenings in Garrison National Forest. His search for answers begins when he notices that the elk are mysteriously leaving the forest. The clues lead him to a chilling answer that reminds us why we should never enter the woods at night. After the story, we explore some theories behind the extinction of the ferocious ice age predator, the saber-toothed tiger!

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July 1, 2021 44 mins

This episode contains violent scenes and graphic imagery. Listener discretion advised.

In today's story, we meet an android who survives alone in a harsh, unforgiving desert surrounded by death. His mechanical body isn't what it once was, and he repairs himself using spare parts from a landfill. His fate takes a sudden turn when he crosses paths with an orphaned boy. After the story, we learn the true story of a...

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