Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Karl Melton writes horror stories for kids and adults alike. His tales often involve the outdoors, childhood adventures, finding inner strength, and supernatural forces that dwell in dark and remote settings.

Karl has been featured in several publications, including The NoSleep Podcast, Mother Ghost’s Grimm: Vol. 2, and three different volumes of Scare Street’s Night Terrors Series.

He currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia with his boyfriend John.

CREDITS:

"Shadow on the Sofa" Written by: Karl Melton

"Shadow on the Sofa" Mom: Nichole Goodnight 

"Shadow on the Sofa" Grandpa: David Cummings

"Shadow on the Sofa" Editing and Sound Design by: Anna Rodriguez

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

"Shadow on the Sofa" is featured in the kids' horror anthology "Mother Ghost's GRIMM Volume 2." Special thanks to Melody Grace, editor, for allowing the inclusion of this story in this podcast.

Music:

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Ryan has the flu and his Mom advises him to drink lots of liquids but the side effect is that Ryan now has to get up often to pee in order to avoid wetting the bed. His nightly excursions to the bathroom take him out into the dark house where he spots a shadow on the sofa. At first he thinks it’s one of his parents but when he calls out to it, it doesn’t respond. The next thing he knows, it’s rising, clicking and creaking and following him! Just what is the shadow on the haunted sofa? Turns out… it’s probably just his stargazing grandpa. Or is it?(Warning: May be too spooky for smaller children.)

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