I really wish this would have been episode 13, because Josh Allen is a professional in writing unsettling, chilling short stories. Not quite so shocking as his stories is the fact he writes unsettling, chilling short stories for children ages 9-12. Josh talks about considering specific audiences, twisting tropes to make them your own, and writing with momentum. 

"Hiding," from Once They See You: 13 Stories to Shiver and Shock 
2024, Josh Allen
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