Don't Fall Asleep

PART 1: https://redcircle.com/shows/4f0477c6-7e26-4677-b47a-b0003f798687/episodes/15d85f34-44cd-42d5-b03a-89e223e09fcb

Tonight, we’ll discover what happens to our dear friends from part 1 of Witch House by A.G. Hilton!

Here is a quick recap: Conrad and Peter are two brothers who are running a crime ring out of a sleazy motel. Peter met a new client, and acquired a sample of some new product. He likely took most of it, and planted a baggie of it on Morgan, one of the working girls. Conrad found it, and decided to take Morgan and his muscle-Wes to see the seller—the mysterious Ma Hoyt.

The three arrive at her spooky manse, which is surrounded by dead-eyed lackeys hanging around, one of whom seems particularly interested in Wes. She invites them in and serves them a strange, aromatic tea, which leaves them calmer but also strangely dazed. As Conrad explains their situation to Ma Hoyt, she decides to put Morgan through a trial to test her innocence. Silas, Ma Hoyt’s right hand man, pushes a button below a desk, and a trap door opens beneath Morgan, plunging her into darkness.

Conrad and Wes remain, muddled and suspicious, as Ma Hoyt intently watches a closed circuit camera feed.

Without further ado—this is part 2 of Witch House, written by A.G. Hilton.

Link to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton: https://shorturl.at/pFKRY

Tonight, we’ll hear part 1 of a delicious 2 part Halloween story—brought to us by A.G. Hilton.

Our scene opens on Halloween afternoon as a working girl, Morgan, is hurrying away from her “employer”, Conrad. As it turns out, some product has gone missing, and he believes she is the culprit. But the seller is the enigmatic Ma Hoyt, who took up residence in the Walker House some years prior.

Now, as Conrad, Morgan, and their muscle, Wes drive toward the old Walker house to set things right on Halloween night, the shadows seem to have a life of their own, and old secrets seem to claw their way up into the waning daylight.

This story is called Witch House, and was written by A.G. Hilton

Tonight, we’ll hear a classic tale featuring a back woods witch!

Our story opens in the hollow between three hills, where a young woman is meeting an old crone at dusk. Talk about stereotypically spooky, right?! The old woman strikes a deal with the girl that will allow her to discover news of some loved ones she left behind. But as a wicked smile dawns on the crone’s face and distant voices come riding on the wind, the young girl discovers the true price of the bargain she made.

This story is called The Hollow of the Three Hills, and was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Ahem- yes, THAT Nathaniel Hawthorne, of Scarlet Letter fame. Enjoy…

Tonight, we'll hear a chilling yarn in the shade of the old hanging tree!

Pardon the lack of introduction-- I'm still dealing with the fallout of losing my old recording machine. Drats!

We'll follow Baker as he begins to settle into his new home. A neighbor drops by with a housewarming gift-- but that's not all. She shares with him the strange tradition that she claims has kept their quiet little court safe, and he must participate... or else.

This story is called "Cul-De-Sacrifice", and was written by Darren Todd. It is the titular story from his upcoming collection! If you enjoy it, please make sure to support him and grab a copy when it comes out later this month.

Tonight, we’ve got two stories in one! Well, so to speak.

Our story opens upon a man with a lead, chasing it down to New Orleans, where he meets a woman in a bar with some information.

Our scene fades to black and reopens upon Riff, a young student who is high above his school’s theater eating lunch in the catwalk! It’s quiet there, and he can enjoy his lunch in peace. But when two students dip into the green room, Riff witnesses something he wasn’t supposed to see—and no it’s not hanky panky!

This story is called “What It Takes”, and was written by Darren Todd

Playlist of Darren's stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuLNEtmg2vBG5fbtxz7_aqguQWF0IQTY

Darren's author page (keep an eye out for his next release!) https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07C756SGS?ingress=0&visitId=c4841da3-86f0-4c38-88c9-b3124b9d3a15&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=427acb44-5622-400b-ac42-e79f4226eac0

Tonight, we’ll visit an old friend in the family.

Yes, that family—the mob! Do you recall the story The Man for the Job? If not, I’ll link it on your screen for those on Youtube, and I’ll put a link in the show notes for our podcast listeners. In The Man for the Job, we met two hired hands working for the Gorecki crime family who were tasked with burying a certain item on consecrated ground, and—as usual—things didn’t go as planned.

Today, we’ll catch up with the new boss of the Gorecki family, and find out if dreams really do come true! Ha ha ha ha

This story is called “The Old Blood” and was written by A.G. Hilton

Check out THE MAN FOR THE JOB here to get caught up: https://tinyurl.com/3r8c4pzz

Denizens of the night, welcome to another episode of the macabre; the terrifying.

Tonight, we’ll visit a GHOST TOWN!

Don’t you just love the idea of a ghost town? Heck, even the name itself sets the mood. The three friends in tonight’s story seem to agree with me, which is why they head out to visit one after hearing about it at a local bar.

Everything seems normal enough when they arrive. But the thing about ghost towns is that there’s always a reason they became ghosts.

This story is called Some Abandoned Towns Shouldn't be Explored, and was written by J.L. Goodwin

Denizens of the night—welcome to another episode of the macabre; the terrifying!

Tonight, we’ll dip a toe into the creeping fog of a haunted bayou—

(wind blows, a window clangs open, paper flutter)

Holy cow! That startled me! It’s pretty windy out there tonight. Something blew inside the studio… Let’s see here.

Well well well! It’s a letter! And it’s addressed to me. Let’s have a look. 

Tonight, we’ll hear the tale of a precocious young man, and his frenemy with the same name!

In their youth, the pair were a perfect balance to one another. But as the protagonist grows older, he begins to notice his friend resembles him more and more each day—even adopting the same clothing and stride.

As he steals into his friend’s room to hurt him late one night, he draws back the covers and runs screaming from his school!

This is called “The Story of William Wilson”, and was written by Edgar Allen Poe…

Tonight, we’ll peek around the corner at a man who finds himself haunted by things unseen!

We’ve all had the experience of feeling a PRESENCE in an empty room, right?

It’s usually a subtle feeling, which begins as an anxiety that a predator is waiting for you just out of sight, ready to strike when your guard is down. I’ve heard it said that this sensation is a vestigial remnant from our collective past, when we were not yet at the top of the food chain.

But what if that’s not true? What if that sensation is not vestigial, but still necessary to keep you safe?

This story is called: "If you ever think you see something peering at you from around a corner, ignore it" , and was written by J.L. Goodwin.

Prologue for J.L. Goodwin's upcoming project: https://shorturl.at/8F2ph