Don't Fall Asleep

This story begins with a quest to rescue an innocent kitty trapped in an abandoned house. Three friends set out to break into old Ms.Macon’s house, where the meowing of a naughty kitty can be heard. But as they shimmy in through a broken basement window, one of them reflects on the bizarre local legend of the house’s erstwhile owner. Is any of the tall tale actually true? And did you hear that CREAKING coming from above us?

A quick aside; this story has references to the loss of a child. No hard feelings if that’s not for you—we’ll catch you on the next one!

This story is called A Mother’s Love, and was written by A.G. Hilton.

Ray Miller barely recognizes the world he lives in anymore. He feels like a relic from a bygone age—the slow living of his youth has been replaced by the high speed of modernity.

But there is one place that still feels like home; Frank’s barbershop. Unchanged after all this time, it remains a sort of “boys club” where he can reconnect with his youth and feel at home.

But as he steps through the door, a strange, younger man greets him where Frank should be. This youngster doesn’t seem to know his way around the shop and old Frank’s traditions. And speaking of, where IS old Frank anyway?

This story is called A Little Off the Top, and was written by J.L. Goodwin.

Our protagonist is a young boy spending the summer with his grandparents on an old farm in Virginia. One afternoon he is playing by himself in the attic—where all things creepy happen, I might add—when a storm rolls in. When he wakes up, he realizes he has begun playing a terrible game without realizing it—and something has come looking for him.

This story is called Hide and Seek, and was written by Aprile Keith.

Our story opens in the small Connecticut town of Mourner’s Crossing. Behind the counter stands an older man, eyebrows knit, eyes watching a spot on the counter as he cleans it with a rag. Next to him a nervous-looking young man is holding a cup of coffee and shifting his eyes quickly from the clock to the front door and back again.

Strange things start happening here, I’m told, on the 11-7 shift.

This story is called: I Work the Graveyard Shift at a Diner in a Haunted Town. We Have Some Strange Rules.

And was written by, M.M. Saint

Our protagonist is a wanderer infected with a supernatural hunger, put there by a certain Maynard. Woof—even speaking the name is bad luck. This uh… sorcerer appeared in another story as a matter of fact! If you’d like to give that a listen, I’ll put a link to Maynard’s Box in the show notes or on the screen.

Our wanderer comes upon a boy in need of help. But you know what they say about good deeds…?

This story is called No Good Deed, and was written by A.G. Hilton.

What do I mean? You’re right; that sounds a bit mixed up. Our protagonists are down on their luck and in need of some cash—badly. One of them stumbles across a very successful toy review channel, and out of their jealousy and sense of economic justice, the two hatch a careful plan.

But surely you remember what Robert Burns wrote about the best laid schemes of mice and men?

This story is called: We kidnapped the rich kid from the toy review videos, and it went sideways.

And was written by:  nslewis

Our protagonist is a writer hungry for just a taste of recognition. One day he crafts a character guaranteed to capture the imaginations of the masses and adds a bit of mystique to her, and suddenly Sweet Jane is born! It takes off beyond his wildest dreams! Ahhh, what a thrill. Mmmm...

But then, the murders begin.

This story is called “Sweet Jane”, and was written by M.M. Saint

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Tonight, let’s knock out a few pesky chores! And maybe we’ll even survive till bedtime!

Our protagonist is worn out. He works hard, and there just don’t seem to be enough hours in the day to get everything done. This is how he finds himself at his apartment complex’s laundry facility late at night, listening to podcasts and pondering the world. Perhaps some of you can relate; I’d wager more than one of you is doing laundry right this instant.

But hark! Wherefore comes that rap rap rapping on the windowpane? No one else is awake, and no one seems to be outside.

This story is called Late Night Laundry, and was written by J.L. Goodwin.

Our protagonist is a young boy whose household has a very strange ritual on his birthday. They go out into a cabin in the woods, lock him in a secure room, and only bring him out in the morning. What could possibly be going on here?! I mean I’ve heard of a lock in, but not like this, and never with only one or two guests!

This story is called: My dad got a strange and creepy email from one of his students before they went missing.

And was written by: IVLO11

Our protagonist lives a somewhat isolated life in a small town in the UK. Life is good here though, comfortable enough with a few nice amenities and a town where everyone knows everyone else. There’s just one tiny little problem—a haunting, melodic sound that drifts down over the town every once in awhile, and asks for a gruesome gift.

This story is called My childhood town isn't on any map.

And was written by Ben Wooding