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IMPRINTS.

Cold Open Stories supports new authors and their tales of dark fantasy, unsettling near-futures, and genre-mashups where humanity’s instincts are displayed in weird and strange ways. Discover the many imprints we play in – from original IPs to the rich sandboxes of fanfiction.

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.

THE SKY'S THE LIMIT

With an emphasis on character and immersive fiction, we’ve created a home for emerging talent and veterans to find their voice, show off their skills, and take the next step in their creative journey.

Discover immersive fiction meant to thrill fans of Love, Death & Robots, Memories, Heavy Metal, and Black Mirror.

WHAT WE DO

Short Stories

The short story is an exercise in brevity, tension, and technique. Explore quirky, artisanal, weird, or the unconventional - all within one sitting.

Immersive Design

We put meticulous effort into capturing sounds and foley for each audio drama. Find yourself transported to spaces far and wide.

Genre-Bending

We love to mash-up themes and genres. Science-Fantasy? Western-Thriller? Horror-Romance? We love to mix tones and styles in one sandbox.