Transforming stories into immersive experiences through voice, emotion, and cinematic storytelling.
Feel every word. Live every moment.
Storytelling ~ Narration ~ Voice Over ~ Audiobook Production
—WELCOME TO THE ALCHEMY—
Stories are more than words on a page.
They are tension waiting to ignite. Emotion waiting to consume. Chaos waiting to breathe.
I’m Scarlett Cross—
audiobook narrator, voice actor, and The Audiobook Alchemist.
I specialize in transforming emotionally charged fiction into immersive performances that pull listeners completely into the story.
From seductive tension and razor-sharp banter to devastating heartbreak and beautifully twisted character work, every performance is crafted to make listeners feel the story instead of simply hearing it.Dark romance. Fantasy. Psychological thrillers. Gothic horror. Paranormal chaos. Morally gray disasters with catastrophic chemistry.
Give me the villains. The monsters. The doomed love stories. The feral women. The stories that leave people staring at the ceiling afterward questioning their emotional stability.
That’s my craft.
That’s the alchemy.
I don't just narrate stories. I embody them. I give words pulse, presence, tension, heartbreak, seduction, rage, humor, and life.
—Voice Demos—
Hear the Range
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Dark Romance Demo
ii
Emotional Damage Demo
iii
Comedy/Snark Demo
18+
iv
Villain/Monster Demo
v
Spicy Duet Demo
18+
vi
Fantasy/Paranormal Demo
—Catalogue—
The Library
—Studio—
The Workshop
| Home Studio Specs | |
|---|---|
| MICROPHONE | Rode NT-1 XLR |
| INTERFACE | Focusrite Scarlett Solo |
| SOFTWARE | Reaper DAW with Clarity Vx Pro & iZotope plug-ins |
| SETUP | Fully Soundproofed Booth with Pop Filter |
—Skills—
The Craft
| Skills | |
|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | Cinematic narration • Character-driven storytelling • Dual POV Multi-cast • Emotionally immersive delivery • Distinct character voices |
| PRODUCTION | Broadcast-quality recording • ACX mastering • Precision editing Noise cleanup • Platform-ready delivery |
| IMMERSIVE AUDIO | Graphic audio • Sound design integration • Audio drama production • Atmospheric mixing |
| SPECIALTIES | Dark romance • Psychological thriller • Horror • Erotica • LGBTQ+ romance • Romcom • Romantic Tragedy • Mystery • Paranormal • Sci-Fi • Fantasy |
| US ACCENTS | General American • Boston • New Jersey / New York • Midwestern (US) Southern (US) • Transatlantic • Western (US) |
| OTHER ACCENTS | Australian • British (Gen) • Canadian (Eng) • Caribbean • Eastern European French • German • Greek • Hispanic • Irish • Italian • Middle Eastern New Zealand • Russian • Scottish • Slavic • Swedish • Turkish |
—Rates—
Narration & Production
Every story carries its own heartbeat, atmosphere, and emotional weight. Each project is approached with cinematic storytelling and emotionally driven performance in mind. Rates may vary depending on vocal demands, character complexity, production scope, immersive audio elements, duet or multicast coordination, and turnaround timeline.
—Free Promotional Snippets—
Free promotional audio snippets are available for authors on a first come, first served basis depending on current workload and scheduling availability.
Includes:
Up to 3 minutes of audio
Cleanly produced promotional narration
Perfect for TikTok, Instagram Reels, teasers, trailers, BookTok, & audiobook marketing
Offered as time allows between active production projects. Extended promotional content, cinematic trailers, or additional edits may be quoted separately depending on scope and production complexity.
—Raw Audio—
Professionally recorded raw audio, delivered clean and organized from my home studio.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard | $100/PFH |
| Performance Heavy* | $150/PFH |
Performance-Heavy Narration Includes:
Multiple distinct character voices
Fantasy/paranormal ensemble casts
Emotionally intense material
Heavy dialogue-driven storytelling
Complex vocal characterization
—Fully Produced Audiobooks—
Includes narration, editing, cleanup, mastering, and platform-ready audio formatted to industry standards.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| MASTERED SINGLE NARRATION AUDIBOOK | $200/PFH |
| MASTERED DUET/MULTI-CAST AUDIOBOOK | $250/PFH |
—Production-Only Services—
Already have narration recorded? Production-only services are available for authors, publishers, and fellow narrators.
| Service | Rate |
|---|---|
| SINGLE NARRATION PRODUCTION | $75/PFH |
| DUET PRODUCTION | $150/PFH |
| MULTI-CAST PRODUCTION | $200/PFH |
| IMMERSIVE AUDIO PRODUCTION | Starting at $250 PFH |
Production Services May Include:
Editing & cleanup
Noise reduction
Mastering to platform standards
Dialogue alignment
Multi-track assembly
Pacing refinement
Atmospheric layering
Cinematic sound design
Final formatting/export
Immersive audio pricing varies depending on cast size, sound design complexity, layering requirements, and overall production scope.
—Add Ons—
| Add On | Rate |
|---|---|
| Accent & Dialect Performance | +$50/PFH |
| Rush Delivery | Custom Quote |
| Extensive Script Revisions | Custom Quote |
—Royalty Share Plus—
Selective Royalty Share Plus projects may be considered for:
established indie authors
ongoing series
strong marketing potential
projects that are a strong creative fit
—What Is PFH?—
PFH = Per Finished Hour
This means pricing is based on the final completed runtime of the audiobook, not the raw recording time.Example:
A finished 5-hour audiobook at $200 PFH would total $1,000.
—Contact—
Send me your story.
Snippets, auditions, narration inquiries, collaborations, or just a hello — I read everything that lands in my inbox.