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Season 2 | Episode 17: AHF 2024 – Brave Spalpen by Nate Smith

Release Date: March 29, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Master Storyteller Nate Smith performs his story “Brave Spalpen.” The story follows Daniel McAllister, a young man from the Northern Irish islands, who was called to serve in the war. Like many soldiers, he returned with physical scars, but it was the emotional wounds—referred to as "heart-scalded" at the time—that cut deepest. This term, evoking a sense of profound emotional pain and soul-rending grief, would later be recognized as PTSD. Daniel witnessed unspeakable horrors during the war: dying men crying for their mothers, soldiers losing limbs and lives in brutal ways. Despite the trauma, he survived and returned home, while many others did not. The story highlights the enduring impact of war on those who live through its harrowing realities.

Written and performed by Nate Smith

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.

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Season 2 | Episode 16: AHF 2024 – FitchWaerie by Lena Perkins

Release Date: March 29, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Storyteller Lena Perkins performs her original story Fitch Waerie that follows misfortune that clings to Frank like a shadow. From flat tires and socks with holes to a defunct air conditioner in sweltering summer heat, his life is a cascade of minor catastrophes. His latest encounter with the mysterious "fidget" leaves him unnerved, as a cryptic whisper and sudden disappearance blur the line between reality and imagination. When he tries to leave, the world conspires against him—splinters, falls, and locked cars add to his plight. Dusting himself off, Frank presses on, showcasing a dogged determination amidst the absurdity of life's cruel twists.

Written and performed by Lena Perkins

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.

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Season 2 | Episode 15: AHF 2024 - Death on a Doorstep by R.F. Greer

Release Date: March 29, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Master Storyteller R.F. Greer introduced her original story, “Death on a Doorstep.” The story follows Jenna, a woman grappling with feelings of inadequacy and monotony in her life. One evening on her porch in the Smoky Mountains, she encounters a hooded figure claiming to be Death. Their tense and philosophical exchange revolves around Death's search for an old man, William Sanson, whose time has come. As the eerie conversation unfolds, Jenna learns about her own mortality and finds herself confronted with deeper truths.

Written and performed by R.F. Greer

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.

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Season 2 | Episode 14: AHF 2024 - Things Do Go Bump in the Night by Susan Gilliam

Release Date: March 29, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Storyteller Susan Gilliam tells her original story, “Things Do Go Bump in the Night,” which looks at the rowdy behavior of a group of high school friends and an Ouija board.

Written and performed by Susan Gilliam

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

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Season 2 | Episode 5: AHF 2024 - The Hungary Watcher by Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Release Date: February 25, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Master storyteller Jeryd Bolden-Greer tells his original story, “The Hungry Watcher,” which explores the perspective of a supernatural being that preys on humans. The narrative delves into the primal anticipation and pleasure the predator feels as they prepare to strike, highlighting the tension and horror of the moment. The story culminates in a graphic depiction of the predator's enjoyment of the kill and the aftermath, emphasizing the dark themes of hunger and the blurred lines between reality and the supernatural.

Written and performed by Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.

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Season 1 | Episode 12: AHF - Wishing for a Friend by Ed D. Bolden-Greer

Release Date: February 15, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, Master storyteller Ed Bolden-Greer shares a haunting tale performed during Appalachian Horror Fest 2024. Inspired by a vivid dream from his childhood, the story revolves around a young child who, after wishing for a friend while stargazing with their mother, encounters a terrifying creature that embodies their darkest fears. This creature, which appears to be a twisted version of a friend, brings a series of tragic events that follow the child throughout their life, leading to a chilling realization about the consequences of their wish. The narrative explores themes of fear, loss, and the haunting nature of unfulfilled desires.

Written and performed by Ed Bolden-Greer

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

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Season 2 | Episode 3 – “Eighty Feet Deep.” ” by Natalya Smith

Release Date: January 1, 2025

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, listeners are taken on a dark journey through a tale performed by Natalia Smith during Appalachian Horror Fest 2024. The story revolves around Frank, a miner who, after a fight with his former best friend Sloan, accidentally kills him in a struggle. In a panic, Frank hides Sloan's body deep within the mines, fearing that no one would believe it was an accident. As time passes, Frank becomes haunted by the guilt of his actions, feeling as though Sloan's spirit is watching him. One night, while working late in the mines, Frank encounters a ghostly vision of Sloan, which leads to his own tragic demise.

Written and performed by Natalya Smith

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed & Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

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Season 1 | Episode 2 – “Invisible” by Tiffany Weathers

Release Date: November 15, 2024

Website: Ravens Vail Podcast Network

Description:

In this episode of the Ravens Vail Coven, features a dark and haunting story titled "Invisible," written and performed by Master Storyteller, Tiffany Weathers. The story is centered around a woman named Emily who feels utterly invisible in her life, neglected by her family and society. As her feelings of isolation deepen, she encounters a shadowy figure in a dream that offers her power at a terrible cost. Emily succumbs to her dark desires, becoming a vengeful spirit who exacts revenge on those who overlooked her, leading to a series of murders. Ultimately, she realizes that she has been manipulated by the darkness she embraced, becoming a ghostly figure haunting the town of Hollowbrook, forever seeking her next victim.

Written and performed by Tiffany Weathers

Audio Engineering & Sound Design by Nick DeVan at Nicky D Sound

Produced by Ed & Jeryd Bolden-Greer

Podcast theme music: “Echoes of the Raven,” written by Jeryd Bolden-Greer and performed by The Coven Squared.

Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.