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Lights Out: Murder In The Script Department (05-11-1943)


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Fear and Hysteria in the Shadows: A Night in the Script Department


In the dimly lit corners of a broadcasting company's script department, two young women find themselves trapped in a nightmarish scenario. As the clock ticks past midnight, the familiar hum of typewriters fades into an eerie silence, setting the stage for a night filled with fear and hysteria.


The Unfolding Drama: Bernice and Mary, tasked with overtime work, are left alone in the office. The mundane task of typing scripts takes a sinister turn as the typewriters jam, and the lights begin to flicker ominously. The once bustling office now feels like a haunted house, with every shadow and sound amplifying their growing dread.


A Descent into Panic: As the lights go out one by one, the women's fear escalates into hysteria. Locked doors and disconnected phones add to their sense of entrapment. The air grows thick with tension as they grapple with the inexplicable events unfolding around them. In the darkness, their imaginations run wild, conjuring up unseen terrors lurking in the shadows.


The Final Act: In the early hours of the morning, the world outside remains oblivious to the drama within. An earthquake shakes the building, sealing the fate of the two women. Found lifeless the next day, their deaths are attributed to heart failure induced by fright—a tragic end to a night of terror.


This haunting tale serves as a reminder of the power of fear and the fragility of the human psyche. In the face of the unknown, even the most rational minds can succumb to hysteria. As we navigate our own dark moments, may we find the courage to confront our fears and emerge stronger on the other side.


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Lights Out, Arch Obler, radio drama, horror, suspense, script department, fear, darkness, overtime, earthquake

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