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OMINOUS THRILL

Jeff Schmidt

A genre-bending audio drama of character-driven adult dark fiction, thrillers, horror & suspense. Each story is fully dramatized with exceptional actors and sound so vivid, you’ll feel like a witness.

Listeners call it "horrifying, disorienting, fiendishly thrilling, erotic and heartbreaking."

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Ominous Thrill is a multi-award-winning, twice Ambie Award-nominated anthology created by the acclaimed sound designer and director Jeff Schmidt, the creative force behind the vivid, immersive sounds of fiction-podcast thrillers Blood Ties and Aftershock, and the true-crime mega-hit Dr. Death.

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Friday · 1 min
OMINOUS THRILL 2026 LISTENER SURVEY
It's time for the 2026 annual Ominous Thill listener survey! Find it here - https://forms.gle/h9Yp5gvnBVkbdovr8 You responses helps me plan ahead in making more Ominous Thrill. It should only take a few minutes. And at OMINOUSTHRILL.COM I greatly appreciate your opinions and feedback. Thank you! Message with questions! OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM --jeff schmidt See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#35July 16 · 20 min
MOTHER LINE - Part 4 of 4
What began as a nightmare on a dark road ends here, in the place where Brooklyn's Mother Line was born, where it has always known how to finish what men start. Content warnings: gun violence; sexual harassment and coercion; domestic abuse including bodily violation; misogynistic hate speech; themes of political authoritarianism and gender-based state violence drawn directly from current events. Please take care of yourself. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Staring: EVIE CECILE JOHNSON as BROOKLYN TOBY MEULI as ZANE MASON HEIDGER as ALEX ANN SONNEVILLE as ISADORA ALLISON COSSITT as SYBIL EDMUND SHORT as MAGISTRATE KRYSTAL GONZALEZ as JENNA CHIRS ELSENBROEK as SCOTT MAGANDA MARIE as GRACE OWEN MC CUEN as ELIOT DAYEANNE HUTTON as OLIVIA ROMY EVANS - TYRYN REAGAN BEATRIX - SYD LIAM GREGORY - FLETCHER The MOTHER LINE COVEN CHOIR: Tanya Ruby Rotem Fenichel Rachel Kern Olivia Rokicianski Melissa Carrington Maganda Marie LaKira Porter Jessie D Ivy Moody ADK Egall Episode Cover Design: Andrea M. Night SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠⁠ Supercast - ⁠⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#34July 2 · 29 min
MOTHER LINE - Part 3 of 4
With Brooklyn bound and pushed to her limit, Alex escalates, pulling Zane across lines he never thought he'd cross. But the land this house sits on remembers who Brooklyn is, even when she's forgotten. And in the forest, someone else hears the truth, too. Part THREE of FOUR E4 release: July 16 Content warnings: gun violence; sexual harassment and coercion; domestic abuse including bodily violation; misogynistic hate speech; themes of political authoritarianism and gender-based state violence drawn directly from current events. Please take care of yourself. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Staring: EVIE CECILE JOHNSON as BROOKLYN TOBY MEULI as ZANE MASON HEIDGER as ALEX ANN SONNEVILLE as ISADORA ALLISON COSSITT as SYBIL EDMUND SHORT as MAGISTRATE KRYSTAL GONZALEZ as JENNA CHIRS ELSENBROEK as SCOTT MAGANDA MARIE as GRACE OWEN MC CUEN as ELIOT DAYEANNE HUTTON as OLIVIA ROMY EVANS - TYRYN REAGAN BEATRIX - SYD LIAM GREGORY - FLETCHER The MOTHER LINE COVEN CHOIR: Tanya Ruby Rotem Fenichel Rachel Kern Olivia Rokicianski Melissa Carrington Maganda Marie LaKira Porter Jessie D Ivy Moody ADK Egall Episode Cover Design: Andrea M. Night SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠⁠ Supercast - ⁠⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#33June 18 · 26 min
MOTHER LINE - Part 2 of 4
As the party rages and the drinks keep flowing, Zane turns conflict with Brooklyn into a performance for the room. Brooklyn flips the script and leaves the group shaken with the weight of her history. But the ride home is about to put their relationship and that history to the ultimate test. Part TWO of FOUR Ep 3 release: July 2 Ep 4 release: July 16 Content warnings: gun violence; sexual harassment and coercion; domestic abuse including bodily violation; misogynistic hate speech; themes of political authoritarianism and gender-based state violence drawn directly from current events. Please take care of yourself. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Staring: EVIE CECILE JOHNSON as BROOKLYN TOBY MEULI as ZANE MASON HEIDGER as ALEX ANN SONNEVILLE as ISADORA ALLISON COSSITT as SYBIL EDMUND SHORT as MAGISTRATE KRYSTAL GONZALEZ as JENNA CHIRS ELSENBROEK as SCOTT MAGANDA MARIE as GRACE OWEN MC CUEN as ELIOT DAYEANNE HUTTON as OLIVIA ROMY EVANS - TYRYN REAGAN BEATRIX - SYD LIAM GREGORY - FLETCHER The MOTHER LINE COVEN CHOIR: Tanya Ruby Rotem Fenichel Rachel Kern Olivia Rokicianski Melissa Carrington Maganda Marie LaKira Porter Jessie D Ivy Moody ADK Egall Episode Cover Design: Andrea M. Night SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠⁠ Supercast - ⁠⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#32June 4 · 31 min
MOTHER LINE - Part 1 of 4
When Brooklyn and Zane become the target of a radicalized federal agent, the night of terror drives Brooklyn to finally embrace the ancestral power she has always kept at arm's length - her Mother Line. Part ONE of FOUR Ep 2 release: June 18 Ep 3 release: July 2 Ep 4 release: July 16 Content warnings: gun violence; sexual harassment and coercion; domestic abuse including bodily violation; misogynistic hate speech; themes of political authoritarianism and gender-based state violence drawn directly from current events. Please take care of yourself. Created, Written, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Staring: EVIE CECILE JOHNSON as BROOKLYN TOBY MEULI as ZANE MASON HEIDGER as ALEX ANN SONNEVILLE as ISADORA ALLISON COSSITT as SYBIL EDMUND SHORT as MAGISTRATE KRYSTAL GONZALEZ as JENNA CHIRS ELSENBROEK as SCOTT MAGANDA MARIE as GRACE OWEN MC CUEN as ELIOT DAYEANNE HUTTON as OLIVIA ROMY EVANS - TYRYN REAGAN BEATRIX - SYD LIAM GREGORY - FLETCHER The MOTHER LINE COVEN CHOIR: Tanya Ruby Rotem Fenichel Rachel Kern Olivia Rokicianski Melissa Carrington Maganda Marie LaKira Porter Jessie D Ivy Moody ADK Egall Episode Cover Design: Andrea M. Night SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠⁠ Supercast - ⁠⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#31April 9 · 33 min
INK - Part 4 of 4
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode contains scenes which are sexually explicit, and may not be suitable for all listeners. Time skips, jumps, and stops. Mya is everywhere now… too close, too hungry, threatening to devour Kaylee’s entire world. Then… a voice. Familiar. How did she get here? When a simple question shatters everything, Kaylee must make a terrible decision. Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT - OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA FAYE HOLIDAY as DENISE HANNAH TRAUSCHT as ANNA ROMY EVANS as DANICA SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening. JOIN US ON PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ Direct Support. Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you. Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#30March 26 · 31 min
INK - Part 3 of 4
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode contains scenes which are sexually explicit, and may not be suitable for all listeners. Mya has returned to Kaylee, and their reunion is intense, visceral, and blissful. But there’s something else… just under the surface… a need. How long can Kaylee play along? What will she lose if she doesn’t? Does she even have a choice? Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT - OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA KURT OBERHAUS as CORBIN MICHAEL URSU as THE DRIVER SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ Direct Support. Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you. Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#29March 12 · 28 min
INK - Part 2 of 4
Aura delivers on her promise, giving Kaylee, Liv & Syd an audience with Markos. But things do not go as planned, and now Kaylee finds herself drawn into a mysterious world where nothing is as it seems, and a broken heart tattoo mysteriously appears on her wrist. And somewhere in the ink, Mya’s voice is calling. Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT- OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA ANN SONNEVILLE as MARKOS ALLISON COSSITT as THE NURSE MICHAEL URSU as THE DRIVER SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ Direct Support. Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you. Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#28February 26 · 31 min
INK - Part 1 of 4
One year after losing her wife, Mya, to violence, Kaylee travels to New Orleans with friends Liv and Syd to mark the unbearable anniversary. But Syd is fixated on finding Markos… local artists rumored to practice ancient inking rituals that transform existing tattoos. Kaylee’s refusal to join the search is thwarted when they meet local mystic, Aura, who promises to bring them to the Markos on one condition. Listen to the FULL story, in a single ad-free presentation. Join the REDROOM on Apple Podcasts and Patreon. INK - Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT- OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: SYD KILROY as KAYLEE GRACE LACEY as MYA RACHEL ADDINGTON as LIV CARA KLUVER as SYD MILLY SANDERS as AURA RANDY THOMPSON as ZEKE KURT OBERHAUS as CORBIN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN US ON PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ Direct Support. Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you. Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images “Instead of dreaming, now I love. And while loving, I create what I afterwards recognize as a dream.” Anaïs Nin, The Early Diary of Anais Nin, 1923-1927 psychological horror, psychological thriller, supernatural horror, dark thriller, erotic horror, feminist horror, folk horror, body horror, social horror, religious horror, sci-fi horror, gothic horror, paranormal podcast, female antiheroes, feminist protagonist, queer protagonist, good for her horror, revenge horror, female revenge, women’s revenge horror, feminist revenge, unhinged women horror, dark feminine horror, female villain protagonist, female protagonist horror, feminist dark fiction, institutional horror, technology horror, cult horror, religious trauma, grief horror, erotic supernatural, queer horror, LGBTQ horror, workplace horror, surveillance horror, media horror, radicalization horror, domestic horror, systemic horror, feminine rage horror See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#27Nov 13, 2025 · 25 min
SAFE SPACE - Part 2 of 2
After their frightening discovery Kat and Logan take drastic measures to escape what seems to be a deadly trap. Part TWO of TWO. Written by Hannah Mescon Produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Featuring: JESSICA DIGIOVANNI as Kat MIKKI HERNANDEZ as IRIS JEFF SCHMIDT as LOGAN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠⁠ Supercast - ⁠⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠⁠INSTAGRAM⁠⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ PRIVATE RSS FEED ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#26Nov 13, 2025 · 29 min
SAFE SPACE - Part 1 of 2
Kat and Logan seek healing from a recent infidelity at a Costa Rican retreat where the mysterious guru Iris is ready with bizarre therapy. Part ONE of TWO. Written by Hannah Mescon Produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com Featuring: JESSICA DIGIOVANNI as KAT MIKKI HERNANDEZ as IRIS JEFF SCHMIDT as LOGAN SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#25Oct 16, 2025 · 31 min
KARMA
A psychic reading in New Orleans delivers bad news for Lexi's impending marriage to Bill, but will she accept a dark deal to make things right? Written by Alexandra Segel www.alexandrasegel.com If you enjoyed this episode, I strongly encourage you to listen to Alexandra's dramatized sci-fi horror audio drama "Hellhound Country." This episode was produced, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com FEATURING: CATHARINE DADDARIO as LEXI ROMY EVANS as SKYLA SHEREE WICHARD as THE PSYCHIC RETT KEETER as ZACH KRISTEN CLARKE as THE BRIDESMAID Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images Psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#24Sep 11, 2025 · 27 min
LIES - Part 3 of 3
🌶️🌶️🌶️ Be advised - this episode begins with a scene that is sexually explicit and might not be suitable for all listeners. 😎 After two episodes of psycho-sexual edging, Sia and Devin finally arrive at their explosive and bloody climax. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX OWEN MCCUEN as RICKY LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and explicit sexual situations. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast -https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/donations/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#23Aug 28, 2025 · 21 min
LIES - Part 2 of 3
Sia and Devin dive into their deviances, and Devin proves to have more extreme ideas than Sia first realized. Part TWO of THREE. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and explicit sexual situations. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#22Aug 14, 2025 · 28 min
LIES - Part 1 of 3
Sia's plan to attend an alternative wellness conference is turned upside down when she meets the devilishly charming Devin, who entices her to join him in indulging their darker impulses. Part ONE of THREE. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM FEATURING: LAUREN HENNING as SIA MICHAEL URSU as DEVIN MILLY SANDERS as DR. CANDICE KNOX LILY DREW as BECCA WILL PATTERSON as THE PILOT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence and explicit sexual situations. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#21Jul 17, 2025 · 32 min
ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 2 of 2
Kate makes contact and Bella Donna is eager to help... but as the threat closes Kate has to risk everything and face the monster to make it out alive. PART TWO OF TWO This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt FEATURING: CAITLYN ELIZABETH as BELLA DONNA BIX KRIEGER as KATE MICHAEL BENEFIELD as CHET The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#20Jul 17, 2025 · 22 min
ADVICE AFTER DEATH - Part 1 of 2
Desperate to leave a dangerous relationship, Kate goes to extreme lengths to conjure the spirit of dead radio advice host Bella Donna to help her. PART ONE of TWO . This story is a sequel to the episode: ADVICE AFTER DARK. BELLADONNA noun. In Italian, a beautiful lady; in English, a deadly poison. A striking example of the essential identity of the two tongues. Ambrose Bierce, The Devil's Dictionary. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt FEATURING: CAITLYN ELIZABETH as BELLA DONNA BIX KRIEGER as KATE MICHAEL BENEFIELD as CHET Additional Voices: TIFFANY MICHELLE BROWN JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON CHANTELLE TIBBS JEFF SCHMIDT The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language, including graphic violence. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#19Jun 12, 2025 · 37 min
HUNGER
Valeria's pregnancy ignites an insatiable appetite for inedible things, a condition called Pica, escalating into tragic and horrific consequences. "Hunger" Written by Elizabeth Monreal The opening poem, "Let Go," was written by Tiffany Michelle Brown and performed by Patricia Bermúdez. Created, Produced, Directed & Sound Designed by Jeff Schmidt ominousthrill@gmail.com FEATURING: MONAYE MOYES as VALERIA MARTIN LEGRANDE as ADRIEL MIKKI HERNANDEZ as AURORA ROBERTO ARRIZÓN as HÉCTOR The original version of the short story HUNGER can be found at Chariot Press https://chariotpressjournal.com/2024/05/hunger/ The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. Be advised that this devious audio delight includes adult content and language. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#18May 8, 2025 · 31 min
THE CHANT - Part 3 of 3
Aria learns the horrific history of the Chant and its link to horrors close to home. As her visions escalate and reality crumbles. Ryan's fate is revealed. PART 3 OF 3 Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com FEATURING: ZOE OLIVIA AS ARIA CHANTELLE TIBBS AS JESSICA "THE MOTHER" GAVIN WHITE AS RYAN JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON AS MIKE JENNY CURTIS AS OFFICER DARBY KRIS KAIYALA AS OFFICER WEBER ROBERTA JACKSON AS DONNA JOSH BEARD AS TED AND DOCTOR STAFFORD FAYE HOLIDAY AS DENISE CHANTERS Tiffany Michelle Brown Mok Josh Beard Faye Holiday Katie Patterson Cierra Crandall Adnan Kureishy Alan Ocon Ania Kwak Ashen Gray Callum Garner Cristina Petrarca Ed Su Emily Morse-Lee Ian Dionio Ryan Gaiser Satellah VA Sergio Veloso Wen Ding Po Will Patterson The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ Episode cover design: Jeff Schmidt Assets licensed from iStockPhoto by Getty Images OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
#17Apr 24, 2025 · 26 min
THE CHANT - Part 2 of 3
Aria becomes obsessed with the mysterious tape recordings, convinced they hold the answer to Ryan's disappearance. PART 2 OF 3 Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com FEATURING: ZOE OLIVIA AS ARIA CHANTELLE TIBBS AS JESSICA "THE MOTHER" GAVIN WHITE AS RYAN JOHN HENRY RICHARDSON AS MIKE JENNY CURTIS AS OFFICER DARBY KRIS KAIYALA AS OFFICER WEBER ROBERTA JACKSON AS DONNA JOSH BEARD AS TED AND DOCTOR STAFFORD FAYE HOLIDAY AS DENISE CHANTERS Tiffany Michelle Brown Mok Josh Beard Faye Holiday Katie Patterson Cierra Crandall Adnan Kureishy Alan Ocon Ania Kwak Ashen Gray Callum Garner Cristina Petrarca Ed Su Emily Morse-Lee Ian Dionio Ryan Gaiser Satellah VA Sergio Veloso Wen Ding Po Will Patterson The voice of Ominous Thrill is DONNA FRANK MOORE. SUPPORT OMINOUS THRILL for ad-free listening and other perks JOIN OUR PATREON ⁠https://www.patreon.com/OMINOUSTHRILL⁠⁠ SUBSCRIBE directly on APPLE PODCASTS or SPOTIFY Make a one-time donation: Ko-Fi - ⁠https://ko-fi.com/ominousthrill⁠ Supercast - ⁠https://ominousthrill.supercast.com/gifts/new⁠ Thank you! All funds raised go toward the making of Ominous Thrill Visit ⁠OMINOUS THRILL⁠ Website Follow Jeff Schmidt on ⁠INSTAGRAM⁠ Message Jeff at ⁠OMINOUSTHRILL@GMAIL.COM⁠ OMINOUS THRILL is a proud member of the Fable and Folly network of Fiction Audio podcasts - support our sponsors and partners here https://fableandfolly.com/partners/ psychological horror, psychological suspense, psychological thriller, horror stories, scary stories, chilling stories, horror, fiction, thriller, anthology, scary, spooky, creepy, disturbing, suspense, terror, uneasy, ominous, supernatural, supernatural suspense, paranormal, heart pounding, tension, thrilling, drama, full cast, full cast horror, female lead, audio drama, audio fiction, radio drama, immersive, spatial audio, 3D Audio. If you like what you’ve heard, please give us a 5-star rating, a positive review, and tell a friend - it encourages others to listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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