“Shroud of Idolatry” is short fiction written by John Michael Alaia and read by Maxwell Vagus, featured on Season 2: Episode 2 of The Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast. “Shroud of Idolatry” is a fiery short story that slips the genres of fantasy and horror to create a unique and stunning atmosphere where evil lurks among the living, preying upon them.
"Shroud of Idolatry" — Short Fiction by John Michael Alaia — An Atomic Voodoo Lounge Podcast Short
Feb 01, 2026
The Atomic Voodoo Lounge | Speculative Noir Literary Podcast
New Stanton's surreal dive bar's official podcast. Fall into the Terahertz Gap listening to speculative-noir stories, poetry, original music, and interviews shared by the one and only Maxwell Vagus. It's like David Lynch entering a tiki bar and trading stories with everyone from William Burroughs to Joyce Carol Oates to Ray Bradbury. You just never know where you'll end up.
New Stanton's surreal dive bar's official podcast. Fall into the Terahertz Gap listening to speculative-noir stories, poetry, original music, and interviews shared by the one and only Maxwell Vagus. It's like David Lynch entering a tiki bar and trading stories with everyone from William Burroughs to Joyce Carol Oates to Ray Bradbury. You just never know where you'll end up.Listen on
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