Ravens Vail Coven Podcast
Welcome to the Ravens Vail Coven. The Coven features short, independent stories with themes ranging from dark horror and fantasy to any other disturbing fiction. The Coven contains stories written outside the ongoing storyline of the Ravens Vasil universe. The stories are submitted by listeners, authors, and storytellers and are carefully curated by the staff of Ravens Vail. To learn about our guidelines for submitting your story for consideration, go to www.ravensvail.com and click on the submission tab on the menu.
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Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
Wednesday Jan 01, 2025
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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.
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2024. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
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Season 2 | Episode 4: 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.
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media. ©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
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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.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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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.
Ravens Vail is a production of Small Raven Media.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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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.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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Season 2 | Episode 16: AHF 2024 – FitchWaerie by R.F. Greer
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.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
Saturday Mar 29, 2025
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Season 2 | Episode 17: AHF 2024 – FitchWaerie 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 Nate Smith performs his story “Brave Spalpen.” The story follows Daniel McAllister, a young man from the islands of Northern Ireland, 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.
©Copyright 2025. All rights reserved All rights reserved.
Ed Bolden-Greer
The creator of Ravens Vail Coven Podcast, Ed Bolden-Greer, has been called a Pollyanna and a sugarcoated idealist. He thinks of himself as more optimistic than that. He likes peanut butter and cheeseburgers! He’s the illegitimate love child of strategy and creativity. Unfortunately, neither admits to having him…
In his private life, he resides in Knoxville, Tennessee, with his husband, Jeryd, where he enjoys the role of father, son, brother, friend, writer, and social activist. His friends refer to him as an extrovert’s-extrovert and a geek, all in the same breath, and he finds it flattering. Most people consider him well-traveled, well-read, well-educated, and well-spoken. One of his most extraordinary talents is binge-watching horror series, nerdy science, and quasi-science documentaries like Ancient Aliens or Planet Earth. He loves playing Dungeons and Dragons, riding his longboard, mindlessly watching TikTok, and sitting by a cozy bonfire telling ghost stories.
As a native of East Tennessee, he grew up in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, hearing all the old ghost stories spun about what some have called the most sinister and cursed land in the United States. From the macabre Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary in Petros to the chilling Alexander Inn in Oak Ridge, those stories began his life-long love affair with all things scary and haunted. Now it’s his time to spin some tales of his own. He’s been passionate about telling stories for over twenty-five years, moving me to create a podcast. He invites you to visit the world of Ravens Vail at one of his three podcasts: Ravens Vail Podcast, his dark fantasy horror anthology podcast; Ravens Vail Cauldron, his weekly talk show; and Ravens Vail Coven, a horror anthology podcast curated from stories submitted by the public.