It's Episode 10 of Season 24. Enter the dark waters of the Cape Fear River as we present tales about fledgling fears.

"Phobia" by John Beardify (Story starts around 00:03:45)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by Claudius Moore
Cast: Brady - Atticus Jackson, Dr. Oberon - Peter Lewis, Aunt Kelly - Danielle McRae, Father - Graham Rowat

"Beacons" by Beth Carpenter (Story starts around 00:46:10)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator - Ash Millman, May - Erika Sanderson, Mr. Moth - Jake Benson, Officer - Andy Cresswell

"The Death of Joy" by Z.S. Orchid (Story starts around 01:11:00)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator - Matthew Bradford, Joy - Kyle Akers, Joy's Sister - Danielle McRae, Teacher - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Monster - Graham Rowat

"The Legend of Terence Rope" by Luke Pudney (Story starts around 01:30:20)
TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by Jesse Cornett
Cast: Narrator - Dan Zappulla, Ethan - James Solis, Jenny - Sarah Ruth Thomas, Travis - Jeff Clement, Teen - Elie Hirschman, Officer - Mike DelGaudio

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Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings
Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone
"The Death of Joy" illustration courtesy of Hasani Walker

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