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Abnormal Stories

A child witnesses his grandfather"s death in strange Easter-themed ritual. The end credits of humanity begin scrolling across the sky. A young girl"s father is brought back to life, sort of. Stuart Hardy reads his original abnormal short stories that sit between horror, fantasy, sci-fi and comedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:13

The Best Couple

Abnormal Stories ·

2025/11/14

Timothy and Charlotte have officially been ranked the new number 1 best couple in the district. They've invited everyone to their wedding, even the 137th best couple, Barry and Linda.The Best Couple was written and read by Stuart HardyLinda was played by Kate ColdronBarry was played by Peter TerryYasmin was played by Poppy Abbotthttp://www.patreon.com/stubagfulMusic:All music sourced from the YouTube audio libraryJazz Piano Bar by Doug Maxwell & Media Right ProductionsHurts so Good Blues by

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17:18

The Repeat People

Abnormal Stories ·

2025/11/07

Mr Williams suddenly realises on a trip to the bank that everyone around him is the exact same person.The Repeat People was written and read by Stuart HardyCherie was played by Kate Morgan JonesMr Williams was played by Richard B Brookeshttp://www.patreon.com/stubagfulMusic:From the Youtube Audio Library:Heaven - E's Jammy JamsLow Noon - John PatitucciDevious Little Smile - GodmodeThe Sax of Ancient Terror - Jimena ContrerasDensity & Time - AETHERSound

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11:48

Where Did All the People Go?

Abnormal Stories ·

2025/10/31

1985. Margery is sweeping up in her shop after a quiet day, wondering where all her customers went. She then hears a strange song on the radio.Where did all the People go? was Written and read by Stuart Hardy.http://www.patreon.com/stubagfulMusic:From the YouTube audio library:Underwater Exploration - GodmodeSunrise from a Moonbeam - Dan Lebowitz & Tone SeekerStarlight on the water - Chris HaugenPulsar - The Grey Room - Density & TimeSlow Sneak Up - GodmodeAll other music created by Stuart

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13:35

Origin Story

Abnormal Stories ·

2025/10/24

Y'know how everyone's Dad has to stab their uncle in a barfight over their mum's infidelity at some point in their formative years? Well I know this guy whose parents waited until 21 to do the barfight. Unbelievable.Origin Story was written and read by Stuart Hardy.http://www.patreon.com/stubagfulMusic from Youtube's audio libraryPeacefully - E's Jammy JamsHappy Birthday - E's Jammy JamsLost at Sea - TracktribePouring Out - Asher FuleroGamela - E's Jammy JamesSound effectsWine glass shatter -

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53:53

Sudden Death

Abnormal Stories ·

2025/10/17

10% of the population of earth randomly drops dead one day for no reason. One of them was George's wife.Sudden Death was written and read by Stuart HardyFeaturing the voices ofPaul M Bradley as GeorgeMissi Chappell as SusieJane Goddard as George's MumLuke Allen as the OperatorNinette Finch as Mrs SloacombePoppy Abbott as the Government WorkerKate Coldron as the Funeral DirectorCasting by Luke Allen at Ask Seek KnockAlbum art by Stuart HardyMusicThree Wise People by E's Jammy JamsLarge smile Mood by

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1:18:10

The Advent Calendar

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/12/23

Tim wakes up on the 1st of December and finds a mysterious advent calendar on his wall, and every day he opens a door and eats a chocolate, something bad happens.Written & read by Stuart HardyFeaturing the voice talents ofMichelle Jennings as MumAlex Whiteley as the ParamedicEdward Tidy as the DoctorLuke Allen as Eddieand Simon Fisher-Becker as Father ChristmasCasting by Luke AllenClassroom ambience by MakedaMntuyedwa - https://freesound.org/people/MakedaMntuyedwa/sounds/492959/Sitting on chair by

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26:51

None of the Above

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/10/28

If there was an option to vote for 'none of the above' in an election, it would definitely win, but what would actually happen?http://www.patreon.com/stubagfulFeaturing the voice talents of Dawn Butler, Ninette Finch, Peter Terry, Josh Gill, Edward Tidy and Michael Fenton StevensPencil 3 by le_abbaye_Noirlachttps://freesound.org/people/le_abbaye_Noirlac/sounds/130461/Crowd Screaming A by Inspector Jhttps://freesound.org/people/InspectorJ/sounds/421852/Weirdplane by

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16:57

In the Blink of an Eye

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/10/14

Stan's kids, Steve and Hayley (6 and 10 respectively) are playing in the garden. He blinks and suddenly they're 7 and 11. He blinks again and they're 8 and 12. Each time he closes his eyes he's flung a year into the future.Featuring the voice talents of Winter Foenander, Michelle Jennings, Helen Mae-Austin and Luke Allen Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:58

Manufacturing Mankind

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/10/06

What would a human manufactured by robots thousands of years after humanity has died out look like?Support my short film 'Got Your Nose' on Indiegogo here - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/got-your-nose-a-stubagful-short-film/x/30019779#/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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19:34

The Abandoned Factory

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/09/30

There's a light on in the abandoned factory. If everyone's dead, who turned the light on?Support my short film 'Got Your Nose' on Indiegogo here - https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/got-your-nose-a-stubagful-short-film/x/30019779#/ Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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17:03

End Credits

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/05/20

When two columns of floating text start scrolling across the sky one day, the world struggles to understand what it means and whether its worth wasting public money on finding out.See the animated version: https://youtu.be/0EiEyaoyN_k Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:54

Black Mould

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/05/13

Miss Jameson's classroom has a mould problem. Getting rid of it should be easy, but once the mould is gone, where does it go?Dances and Dames by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100595Artist: http://incompetech.com/Tearing Flesh - A world where - licensed under the Attribution 3.0 License.Eating Flesh (Loop) - julius_galla - licensed under the

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17:55

Sunbather

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/05/06

Carl has just been through a messy breakup. He then tries nude sunbathing in the garden for the first time, when something unexpected happens.andersmmg - Moving in Grass - licensed under the Attribution 4.0 License.lalopro - tinnitus, acufeno pro - licensed under the Attribution 3.0 License.MattRuthSound - door chain put on lock wood metal rattle 2.wav - licensed under the Attribution 3.0 License. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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16:26

The Intruder

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/04/29

George's father-in-law recently lost his wife and his mind along with her. He swears people are sneaking into the attic at night and stealing his wife's things, but there's no evidence that anything is missing. Obviously we shouldn't take him seriously, should we? Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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15:12

He Died as he Lived

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/04/22

When humans develop technology that allows you to live forever and resurrect your dead loved ones, its inevitable that there will be budget options for people who can't afford the full reanimation package.Sound effects from Freesound.orgPaul O Cone - Whirring Machine - licenced under Creative Commons attribution 3.0AB Studios - Various Servo Sounds - licenced under Creative Commons attribution 3.0 Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

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14:07

Merry Easter

Abnormal Stories ·

2022/04/15

You remember Easter when you were a kid? Your Mum and Dad would hand around plastic crowns of thorns. You'd take your sleeping pills and spend all of Saturday asleep while Jesus came down your chimney and gave you all his blessings. Your grandparents would die and turn into Easter presents. Life was simpler back then. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/abnormal-stories. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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