Ep. 355: King of the Mountain by Matthew Hurst: A Cycling Horror Story
Update: 2026-03-18
Description
A solo cyclist pushes himself to the limit on a grueling ride through the mountains of southern France. Determined to show his friends his stamina and strength, he documents the trip on social media, certain to put forward a good front regardless of reality.
When an unexpected shortcut presents itself, the line between ambition and reality blurs.
Blending psychological tension with subtle supernatural horror, King of the Mountain explores modern culture and the risks we take to promote ourselves. Perfect for fans of literary horror, slow-burn suspense, and eerie, thought-provoking fiction.
The Kaidankai Podcast features original short fiction exploring horror, fantasy, science fiction, and the strange.
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When an unexpected shortcut presents itself, the line between ambition and reality blurs.
Blending psychological tension with subtle supernatural horror, King of the Mountain explores modern culture and the risks we take to promote ourselves. Perfect for fans of literary horror, slow-burn suspense, and eerie, thought-provoking fiction.
The Kaidankai Podcast features original short fiction exploring horror, fantasy, science fiction, and the strange.
New episodes every Wednesday.
Subscribe on Spreaker, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Read the stories at kaidankaistories.com
Follow the show:
Bluesky
Have a story you'd like us to read? Send submissions to kaidankai100ghoststories@gmail.com.
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