Welcome to The Westside Fairytales Podcast

Demons, desperate souls, and eldritch horrors…

We at the Westside Fairytales have written a story for you. Not you in that broad sense where you just means anybody, but you, Dear Listener. We know all about you. What makes you nervous, what sickens you, what keeps you from leaving your house sometimes for the maddening worry of it. And we’ve put it in a story. A story we’ll read for you.

These strange and varied original tales will linger long after you've finished listening.

The Westside Fairytales horror and dark fiction podcast is an award-winning audiodrama written, read, and produced by author Tyler Bell. New episodes are released every month and can be found at westsidefairytales.com, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

The first 4 seasons are comprised of a variety of short stories. Seasons 5 and 6 each are a season-long novel broken into episodic chapters. While each story can stand on its own, all content takes place in the extended Westside Fairytales universe, with continuing themes, characters, and connections.

The Horror and Lit Club episodes are discussions, interviews, and reviews that are separate from the regular fiction episodes.

Thanks for listening! Subscribe and review us on Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Buy our short-story collection The Eyes Beneath My Father's House on Amazon and pre-order Tyler's debut novel West By God from The Henlo Press!

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Artwork by Yui Breedlove

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Recent Reviews

Dj Korndog

🔥🔥🔥

Love this Tyler! And thank you for your service! Ooh-rah!
P.TwoBears

Except for the out of tune guitar, SO GREAT

EDIT: THE WONKY GUITAR ISSUE GOT FIXED! ty ❤️ ###########$#$ I love the author. I'm surprised he isn't famous yet, but he will be someday. This is very very good. Well narrated, well produced. I would say the whole thing was perfect, were it not for having to grind my teeth every time I have to endure the sound of the guitar being plucked...while not in tune. I can't see how everyone doesn't comment on it! Please...just...rely on a machine and not your ear to tune a guitar, and, you know, make sure the strings aren't worn out, and REDO it, I beg you! This isn't just my opinion. There are plenty of mathematically precise and easily available ways to technically measure if a set of notes played together are flat or sharp. These guitar strings are tuned,,,everywhere but where they ought to be. The playing itself isn't perfect, but it's fine. Maybe my ear is too sensitive and other people can stand this. I Don't know. But I want it redone mainly because it's the only things that mars a thing that otherwise is perfect ! The writer has a great future,
stormyweather714

Gifted Author= Tyler Bell

I really wish you had not become so political .
mpweave

Nothing better on the pods. Nothing.

I am NOT overstating Tyler’s talent when I tell you he is the voice of a generation. I mourn every ear that has not had the honor and pleasure of hearing this work. Listen now, listen often, and spread the word. This man deserves an audience of millions. Give it to him.
DeAnnaGreenwood

Tyler Bell is one of a kind!

If you think you’ll find something similar, just stop now…. You won’t. The man is a literary genius. I can only hope that he gets the recognition he’s always deserved. Now if you like horror and you like podcasts but want something completely new and original…. you’ve found it!
Merlai EmbrRose

The Best

My all time favorite horror podcast I talk about it to anyone who will listen.
Bekah0355

Wonderful, spooky and original

A must listen ! Creative, creepy and captivating . It is beyond me how podcasts such as “sword and scale” ( which is at least half trash if not total, like it’s host just saying) have amassed a huge following where as this amazing and original podcast I feel is under appreciated and absolutely under listened too! Do your self a favor and listen to an episode, however I can’t promise that won’t lead to a podcast binge session as this show is that good!
CNP_x3

Just found you

I just found your podcast and you are amazing. The 2 episodes I’ve listened to had me freaked out! Keep up the great job.
Wickedking

Love it.

Gets better every season.
was a Dumb listener

Leave your opinions to yourself

You need to leave politics out of your podcast!! I would say half of your listeners are the dumb people. And you probably lost a lot of listeners over your STUPID comment...
Zippy_tdr

Keep it up!

I can’t tell you how much I enjoy this podcast!!! You da MAN, Tyler. I honestly don’t know how you manage to do the voice work sooo well. Great work! #Fire P.S. when my life gets back to normal (my wife regains employment after the pandemic) I would love to support your efforts on patrion.
yermom82

Already hooked!

I just started listening to this podcast. I randomly jumped into s5e1 and it’s so good! This is quality storytelling and has great sound. Impressive for a small operation! Just shows what you can do with true creativity!
CBdorian

Outstanding

My nightmares have gotten MUCH weirder since I started binge-listening seasons 4 and 5. Well done.
grneies

I need this with lock down

Great story telling. Feel I am right beside the person telling the tale. Some tales relative today. Fresh new way of giving a story to us. Keep the tales coming a dark/bright future is store for this creative person.
Lahmonj

Story telling at its very best...

If you are a fan of horror, this is your next podcast binge. It is well written and well produced, and it’s one of the few podcasts that actually transport you into the story.
gfhdungt

Great listen!

I am new to podcasts and just recently came across this after listening to Monstruo- I enjoy these stores and Tyler’s talent to bring them alive. Great detail and great voice! What an exceptional talent he has, I’m hooked.
michelledrake

AMAZING!!

This is a great podcast!! I can’t stop listening!!! Love the story so captivating and your voice and music are phenomenal!!!
Gbhyrfc

Excellent writing

I listen to a lot of horror podcasts. Many are formulaic, good to have on while you are doing other things but nothing you have to concentrate on. The writing in this one is superb! My favorites are the multi-part stories. Great job, Tyler Bell.
JoMamaWD

Season 5

I’m loving all the sound effects and background music accompanying the story telling. This was already an amazing podcast, this season is even better.
I needs a new nixnamez

Amazing

Your writing is amazing. I love everything about this podcast!!
Spandex Stage Rat

A much needed find

I have listened to so many podcasts in this last long year, the single respite during this time of historical events. In short, this particular podcast has been a great find, and has allowed me, more than most others, a unique experience. An encouragement, the lifting of my own spirit of imagination. The singular push to an awakening of desire needed for continuing my own creativity. Yes, this podcast is that good. WattsFork
Mary-katlynn

Cool :)

I enjoy that your voice is an even tone through out, even when “screaming.” I listen while I work; my work is quiet. Id prefer my clients not hear, I appreciate that you also do your own adds as sometimes they can be different volumes on others. Awesome stories. Ty
4 and 3 and 2 and 1

You never disappoint

I really enjoy your writing as well as narration’s. I’m going be brief and just say, well done Tyler.
Elle Em Esse

I absolutely love this!!

Excellent writing, awesome narration!! You go Tyler!! I started at Sword & Scale which lead me to Monstruo which then lead me here. I can’t get enough!
crazychuckles

I love horror

What a great horror podcast. Love all the original content that Mr. Bell throws are way!!!!
Fat member

The move

Best story so far. All of the stories are amazingly well written! Great show!
SARS9876

Not well done

I love story telling pods- esp scary stories! But this one is horrible. The same guy reading every part with barely any variation in voice or tone. Go listen to no sleep or scary stories.
Christina288

A must-listen.

Fantastic stories and characters. Absolutely beautiful writing, beautifully narrated. So thankful I just jumped on... can’t tell you how much this is helping me through quarantine.
Dana Lea

Talented writer

Heard of this podcast from Monstrou and it has quickly become my favorite. Such a talented writer and narrator! Love it. Thank you so much!
El.sea

Love love love

I was introduced to this podcast by listening to monstruo. I was amazed by the writers on that show and when I found out who it was I quickly came here and am thrilled to have found such an amazing podcast. The writing and narration are the best I’ve ever encountered.
MeowMix1921

Next Big Horror Author INC!!

This show started “good”, and has just blossomed into “great” in such a loving way. Tyler’s writing is descriptive and precise when needed, and ephemeral in just the right ways. I love listening to the stories and the banter, and enjoy the recommendations in horror novels and movies. I can’t wait to see what he does next! Also, I LOVED Monstruo!
ElleHelle

Child of sparrows

Greatness. But that out-of-tune guitar is taking years off my life and literal stars off my review the longer it goes on.
Dlo86

Great podcast!!

I just learned about your podcast while listening to Hillbilly Horror Story. I’m so glad I did! Your voice is pleasant to listen to, and you make story-telling seem easy. I am looking forward to listening to all your episodes. I was looking for a new podcast and I’m so pleased I found you. Cheers and I hope you have many more to come! -Mae
Little Doggie

Fantastic!!

I heard about this podcast from another that I listen to, Invisible Choir. I am so glad I checked it out! It has now become one of my favorites. I can’t wait to bing listen while getting our house back in order.
Cleopatra C.

Talented author!

Love listening to this podcast. Tyler’s stories are layered and complex. His creative imagination and dark style make it hard not to listen to these pieces in obsessive binges. Love the monthly recommendations and HLC as well!
Miss Ginger 58

Great podcast

Excellent writing and storytelling. Thank you for creating such a wonderful podcast.
connievc

It’s good, but . . .

I want to like this podcast, but it’s hard to get past the superfluous use of the F word and the humble-bragging. I haven’t actually just deleted it yet, because when it’s good it is good. But there’s too much unnecessary talking and opinions that are self serving and jokes that only he laughs at.
demski2015

Mud of the Heart

I would freely appreciate an entire series based on this story.... I’ve listened to it a few times now, an I’m convinced there could be amazing prequels....
JustinP462

Fantastic

Every story is incredibly well done and I couldn’t recommend this podcast more.
Pms12

Kingish

Great story telling. The stories are really awesome. They make you think about your own life!
+4:30

You inspire my first ever written review

A deft and often cleverly subtle combination of classic literary technique and youthful spirit, in and of the Time. I so look forward to every story. You reinspire me.
Slick1 RNC

Only getting better!

Child of sparrow my all time favorite ........until Best Roses❤️
Cold sleeper

Publish it

Brilliant and original. I’m surprised Bell isn’t published. If his plethora of short stories was published as a collection I’d buy it in a heartbeat. Sure in comic book form it would be great, but this writing is strong enough to stand on its own. His imagery is so stimulating it’s best left to the imagination, although The Umbrella Man is begging to be on the big screen :-) Literary agents out there, for the love of god put these stories into print!
DLR85

One of my favorite podcasts.

Love your work, Tyler. Everything you do here and on Monstruo is top notch and I look forward all the new projects y’all are working on. Keep up the great work. -DR-
MMTZ37

Monstruo brought me here

And I’m never leaving! Tyler bell is an incredible writer and story teller. This podcast is serving all the goods, compelling storylines with incredible delivery? Yes please! Horror fiction at its best! Highly recommend
kryston333

LOVE this podcast!

I stay consistently interested in the stories being told. I’ve yet to find a story telling podcast that keeps me engaged or doesn’t let me down every other episode. Not this one! I stay engaged and hardly ever disappointed by an ending. Well written, beautifully told, and all around great entertainment. So happy I found this! I’ve yet to even listen to anything else since I came across it! Keep it up!
rhsmith1616

addicting

So much talent! 🖤 Thank you for sharing your stories, Tyler!
pendizzzle

Incredible work!

That fact that you do this whole podcast yourself baffles me! Excellent work man. Looking forward to be a long time listener! Love the guitar intro and outro
Jozzie35

Totally need to listen!

I found this guy through monstro. I really like his narration and his stories. Down to earth and truly look forward to each episode. Keep up the good work! PS write some more monstro-I can really tell your influence in the stories. You are awesome!
Mhew

Great podcast

I love story podcasts, especially horror stories. Tyler is a talented young author and his read delivery via the podcast is entertaining. Thank you and continued good luck to you, Tyler!