WHERE CAN A
STORY TAKE YOU?

The ‘cold open’ captures our attention and leaves us wanting more. At Cold Open Stories, our vision extends beyond the conventional, aiming to foster a community that celebrates storytelling and a boundless passion for narratives. Our not-for-profit publishing house elevates new voices through short stories, podcasts, and audio dramas, while our for-hire production studio ignites interest through original programming and brand storytelling.

Discover worlds that keep you on the edge of your seat.

Creative Director, 
Cold Open Stories

WHAT WE DO

GO BEYOND THE BLACK LIBRARY

ENTER THE GRIMDARK FUTURE

As the galaxy writhes in all-consuming war, there are untold stories of individuals struggling to live in the worst time imaginable.

Go beyond the battlefield and discover hundreds of hours of high-calibre Warhammer 40,000 fanfiction brought to you by fans (and colleagues) Games Workshop and Black Library.

WHERE YOU'VE SEEN OUR CONTRIBUTORS