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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…
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Cold Open StoriesFalse Harmony [40K Fast Fiction]
False Harmony 🎵 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/false-harmony/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by A.D…
Cold Open StoriesWhat She Did To The Moon - Original Worlds Audiobook
🌑 What She Did To The Moon. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/what-she-did-to-the-moon/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
Cold Open StoriesThe Shaking [40K Fast Fiction]
The Shaking 🫨 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-shaking/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Jared…
Cold Open StoriesFuture In A Whale Fall - Original Worlds Audiobook
🐳 Future In A Whale Fall Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/future-in-a-whale-fall/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
Cold Open StoriesOne Hundred And Fourteen Kilos [40K Fast Fiction]
One Hundred And Fourteen Kilos 🧳 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/one-hundred-and-fourteen-kilos/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
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Call for Submissions - Original Worlds
You shouldn't need a study guide just to enjoy a great piece of fiction. No required viewing, no 50-page homework - just open to page one and let a brand-new…
Cold Open StoriesHollow Men [40K Fast Fiction]
Hollow Men 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hollow-men/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Darren…
Cold Open StoriesThe Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold - Original Worlds Audiobook
🍽️ The Sun Is A Dish Best Served Cold. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-sun-is-a-dish-best-served-cold/ Presented by Cold Open…
Cold Open StoriesCold Blooded - Original Worlds Audiobook
🦟 Cold Blooded. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/cold-blooded/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Trent…
Cold Open StoriesSub Divo [Fast Fiction]
Sub Divo 🦅 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/sub-divo/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan Parker…
Cold Open StoriesDivine Intervention [Fast Fiction]
Divine Intervention ☀️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/divine-intervention/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesAssistance Required [Fast Fiction]
Assistance Required ⛓️💥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/assistance-required/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesPassword123 [Fast Fiction]
Password123 🔐 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/password123/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Lincoln…
Cold Open StoriesTraitor's Sight [Fast Fiction]
Traitor's Sight 🙈 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/traitors-sight/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesGood Business [Fast Fiction]
Good Business ⚖️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/good-business/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesThe Good Soldier - Original Worlds Audiobook
🔫 The Good Soldier. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/the-good-soldier/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written…
Cold Open StoriesParasomnia - Original Worlds Audiobook
📺 Parasomnia. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/parasomnia/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by E. Nicole…
Cold Open StoriesThrough The Eyes Of The Machine God [Fast Fiction]
Through The Eyes Of The Machine God 🧿 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/through-the-eyes-of-the-machine-god/ Presented by Cold Open…
Cold Open StoriesLights In The Sky - Original Worlds Audiobook
🛸 Lights In The Sky. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/lights-in-the-sky/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written…
Cold Open StoriesUnnatural Selection [Fast Fiction]
Unnatural Selection 🧬 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/unnatural-selection/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesThe Witch Of Rig 7 [Fast Fiction]
The Witch Of Rig 7 🧙♀️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-witch-of-rig-7/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesNo Longer - Original Worlds Audiobook
🛻 No Longer. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/no-longer/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Harry…
Cold Open StoriesNightbound - Original Worlds Audiobook
🐺 Nightbound. Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/nightbound/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Daniel…
Cold Open StoriesFrom A Moment Of Weakness [Fast Fiction]
From A Moment Of Weakness 🍗 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/from-a-moment-of-weakness/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
Cold Open StoriesDead Language [Fast Fiction]
Dead Language 🗣️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/dead-language/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesTrials Of A Sister [Fast Fiction]
Trials Of A Sister 🔥 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/trials-of-a-sister/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesMonachopsis [Fast Fiction]
Monachopsis 🙌 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/monachopsis/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Tristan…
Cold Open StoriesSpore [Fast Fiction]
Spore 🦠 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/spore/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by James Marshall…
Cold Open StoriesRisk In Reward [Fast Fiction]
Risk In Reward 🎱 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/risk-in-reward/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesFame Cimex [Fast Fiction]
Fame Cimex 🧠 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/fame-cimex/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Matthew…
Cold Open StoriesHer Cold Smile [Fast Fiction]
Her Cold Smile 🙃 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/her-cold-smile/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesMy Name Is Roboute [Fast Fiction]
My Name Is Roboute 😔 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/my-name-is-roboute/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesThe Voyage [Fast Fiction]
The Voyage 🚀 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-voyage/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by George Vine…
Cold Open StoriesThe Avenger [Fast Fiction]
The Avenger ✊ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-avenger/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Alex…
Cold Open StoriesInvasive Affairs: Altissima - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🌿 When his estranged ex-wife Amelia is found near-dead in South America, the conflicted botanist Cooper travels to repatriate her. Scarred by their toxic…
Cold Open StoriesInvasive Affairs: Belladonna - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🪴 Meriza has no love for Belladonna, her brother Santino’s manipulative fiancé. The bride-to-be has sowed seeds of doubt, and Meriza’s once close-knit family…
Cold Open StoriesInvasive Affairs: Oleander - Original Worlds Audio Drama
🐆 The ‘Santiago Jaguar Sanctuary’ is little more than a filthy roadside zoo. Despite the limited space and resources, day-attendant Diego does his best to make…
Cold Open StoriesImperium Eternal [Fast Fiction]
Imperium Eternal ♾️ Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/imperium-eternal/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written…
Cold Open StoriesThe Handover [Fast Fiction]
The Handover 🤝 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-handover/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by M.D…
Cold Open StoriesHappy Birthday, Sergeant Corde! [Fast Fiction]
Happy Birthday, Sergeant Corde! 🍰 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/happy-birthday-sergeant-corde/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
Cold Open StoriesThe Bond [Fast Fiction]
The Bond 🦖 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-bond/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Andy Clark -…
Cold Open StoriesThe Driver [Fast Fiction]
The Driver 🛞 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-driver/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Vera…
Cold Open StoriesHeart Of The Tomb [Fast Fiction]
Heart Of The Tomb 🪦 Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/heart-of-the-tomb/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written…
Cold Open StoriesOsparama - Original Worlds Audiobook
Osparama Read the full story at https://www.coldopenstories.com/osparama/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Geneviève Laprise…
Cold Open StoriesInvasive Affairs [Voice Acting Casting Call]
🎙️Audition NOW: https://originals.coldopenstories.com/invasive-affairs/ --------- Cold Open Stories has opened its voice acting casting call for three…
Cold Open StoriesReversing Fate [Fast Fiction]
Reversing Fate. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reversing-fate/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesOur Flag Means Deff [Fast Fiction]
Our Flag Means Deff. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/our-flag-means-deff/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com…
Cold Open StoriesIce And Starlight [Fast Fiction]
Ice And Starlight. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ice-and-starlight/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written…
Cold Open StoriesAscend [Fast Fiction]
Ascend. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/ascend/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Noah Miller -…
Cold Open StoriesHer Name [Fast Fiction]
Her Name Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/hername/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Delio Pera -…
Cold Open StoriesThe Deep Halls [Fast Fiction]
The Deep Halls. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-deep-halls/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Noah…
Cold Open StoriesThe King’s Muse [Fast Fiction]
The King's Muse Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-kings-muse/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesEfficiency [Fast Fiction]
Efficiency. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/efficiency/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Justin…
Cold Open StoriesReaping Agony [Fast Fiction]
Reaping Agony. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reaping-agony/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by E…
Cold Open StoriesThe Lone Ranger [Fast Fiction]
The Lone Ranger. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-lone-ranger/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by…
Cold Open StoriesRed Lines [Fast Fiction]
Red Lines. Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/red-lines/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Hal Wilson -…
Cold Open StoriesReminiscing [Fast Fiction]
Reminiscing Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/reminiscing/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Jakob…
Cold Open StoriesThe Chronomancer’s Apprentice [Fast Fiction]
The Chronomancer's Apprentice Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-chronomancers-apprentice/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…
Cold Open StoriesThe Summons [Fast Fiction]
The Summons Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/the-summons/ Presented by Cold Open Stories - www.coldopenstories.com Written by Joyce Ch'ng…
Cold Open StoriesTwenty Seconds Of His Wrath [Fast Fiction]
Twenty Seconds Of His Wrath Read the full story at https://40k.coldopenstories.com/twenty-seconds-of-his-wrath/ Presented by Cold Open Stories -…