Welcome back to Tales from the Janitor, the horror podcast where the stories don’t just echo… they linger. Tonight, we’re clocking in down in Tennessee, where the roads stretch long, the woods grow thick, and some things buried in the past never stayed buried to begin with.

In Episode 42: “Tennessee”, four stories collide into one nightmare you can’t walk away from.

A crash scene with no survivors… and no bodies. A late-night betrayal that calls something out of the trees… something that doesn’t forgive. A graveyard warning about guilt that follows you long after you leave. And a schoolyard secret—violent, buried, and waiting behind a mirror that should’ve never been touched.

This isn’t just folklore. This is what happens when urban legends, guilt, and the supernatural collide.

Blending Southern Gothic horror, real-feeling ghost stories, haunted locations, and psychological dread, this episode builds toward something deeper—something watching from inside the story itself.

Because down here, it’s not the ghosts you need to worry about. It’s what made them.

If you’re into dark audio dramas, true horror storytelling, paranormal podcasts, and unsettling urban legends, you’re in the right place.

Just remember... Some mirrors don’t show your reflection. Some places don’t let you leave. And some stories… They were never meant to be heard. Proceed if you dare.

Stories

The Car Accident

The Price of Betrayal

Bloody Mary

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Credits

Director – Brandon Gamblin

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd and Akiva Vita

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Taylor Robinson

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Sound Editor - Taliee

Sound Design - Taliee

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Officer - Robert Wolff

Jane - Hannah Christine

Cole (Older) - AJ Perry

Dispatch - Liv Ravenshaw

Evelyn - Rachel Sun

Voice - Jeff Rosenau

Kate - Danielle

Mr. Handy - Manfred Fish

Joshua - Preston

Tyler - Kyle McGrath

Cole - Carson

Tommy - ColbyM

Mr. Whitaker - Scott Ramage

Tyler (Older) - Amir Nassiri

Tom (Older) - Johnney Penney

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2026

Disclaimer: These stories are pulled from Tennessee urban legends, Appalachian folklore, and the kind of whispered ghost stories that only come out when the night stretches a little too long and the backroads feel like they don’t lead anywhere anymore. They’re here for entertainment, a little unease, and that quiet sense that maybe you’re not as alone as you thought.

So if you catch yourself checking the rearview mirror more than once… or pausing a little too long in front of a dark reflection… that’s kind of the point.

Just don’t go testing what you hear. Some stories don’t like being challenged. Some things are better left exactly where they are—out there, in the dark, where they belong.

Any resemblance to real people, real events, or something standing just beyond the tree line… that’s all coincidence.

…at least, that’s what people like to tell themselves.

Sleep well.

And if you hear something tonight—

don’t answer it.

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor: The Seven Deadly Sins, a dark horror episode and immersive audio drama where every late-night hallway leads to something a little more dangerous than spilled coffee and flickering lights. Tonight we’re opening the supply closet on seven of humanity’s oldest problems — Pride, Greed, Wrath, Envy, Lust, Gluttony, and Sloth — the classic sins that have been ruining perfectly good lives since long before anyone invented security cameras. In this psychological horror episode, we dive into a different sin through terrifying urban legends, supernatural horror stories, and chilling encounters where ordinary people make one bad choice and discover the consequences waiting in the dark. Greed opens doors that should stay locked. Envy whispers lies until friendships rot. Wrath turns anger into something that stalks the night. Lust pulls people toward dangers they know they shouldn’t touch. Pride blinds them until it’s too late to see what’s standing behind them. Gluttony consumes more than food, and Sloth… well, sometimes the scariest thing is what happens when people stop caring at all. Told with eerie storytelling, atmospheric horror audio drama, and the dry humor of a janitor who has cleaned up more human messes than ghostly ones, Tales from the Janitor: Seven Deadly Sins is a horror podcast about temptation, consequences, and the uncomfortable truth that the real monsters in the story might not be supernatural at all — they might just be the parts of ourselves we pretend aren’t there.

Credits

Staring Jeremy Tucker as the Janitor

Starring Brady Flanagan as the Storyteller

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Written by - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Brady Flanagan

Sound Design - Brady Flanagan

Pride

Director – Brady Flanagan

Dr. Evelyn Hawthorne - Elayne Senger

Gabriel Price - CarsonaVA

Reflection - Arielle Skye

Gluttony

Director - Macabre

Jason - Jon DeBenedict

Natalie - Liv Ravenshaw

Wrath

Director - Sweena Mangal

Sgt Tolliver - Terrance White

Pvt. Ramirez - NJ Unwin

Lt. Carter - Brady Flanagan

Cpl. Dewey - Joel A.S. Butler

Capt. Mercer - Johnny Penney

Envy

Director - Gail Sullivan

Maggie - Mirm Hurula

Lena - JC Bigart

Issac - Jeff Rosenau

Dani - Tiff Compton

Greed

Director - Tony Westfield

Samuel - Norco

Julianne - Luci Hollen

Vincent - Thomas Render

The Whisperer - J.R. Snyder

Lust

Director - Nikita Cameron

Host - Lena Gray

Cassidy - Olivia Frevert

Julian - Hans Cummings

Lydia - Celery Sticks

Sloth

Director - Steve Lloyd

Daniel - Cayden Witte

Marcus - Brad Luquire

Julia - Hannah Christine

Voice 1 - Catherine Pip

Voice 2 - Bella Garcia

Artwork by Hannah Christine © Tales from the Janitor, 2026

Disclaimer: The stories in Tales from the Janitor: The Seven Deadly Sins are fictional. They’re inspired by old legends, human nature, and the sort of terrible decisions people make when they think nobody’s paying attention. Please do not treat these episodes as life advice, spiritual guidance, or a helpful checklist for experimenting with pride, greed, wrath, or any of the other sins after midnight. Any resemblance to real people, real places, or strange figures standing quietly at the end of a hallway is purely coincidental. And if you happen to hear a mop bucket rolling down the corridor when the building’s empty… that’s probably just me finishing my shift.

Probably.

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor — a horror podcast and immersive audio drama exploring South Dakota urban legends, paranormal folklore, and chilling supernatural stories whispered across the plains.

Tonight we’re clocking in across the Black Hills and the wide-open prairie, where the wind never really stops and some legends refuse to fade. We’re talking about Walking Sam, the tall shadowy figure said to roam the Pine Ridge Reservation at night. The powerful spirit Gitchi Manitou, tied to the ancient energy of the Black Hills. And the classic backroad nightmare The Hook, where a lonely prairie road, a parked car, and a killer with a hook for a hand turn into one of America’s most famous urban legends.

Each story blends true ghost stories, paranormal encounters, folklore horror, and immersive audio drama storytelling, told with slow dread and the kind of dry janitor humor that comes from working night shifts in buildings that definitely have more footsteps than people.

If you enjoy horror podcasts, paranormal storytelling, urban legends, and supernatural audio drama, you’re in the right place.

Thanks for listening… and if you’re driving a quiet South Dakota road at night…

Don’t stop.

Some things out there like company.

Stories

The Boo Hag

The Lizard Man

The Bar

The Legend of Julia Legare

The Gray Man

Credits

Director – Macabre and Steve Lloyd

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Taylor Robinson

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Steve Lloyd

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as Mr. White/The Janitor

Cast:

Mrs. Green - Kate J. White

Mr. Blue - Zaqueri Smith

Mr. Purple - Robert Wolff

Mrs. Jade - Rachel Sun

Mr. Brown - Joel A.S. Butler

Mr. Red - Sean Curran

Walking Sam - Roo Ryder

The Old Janitor - David Woo

Jack - Tyler Boruff

Sophia - Risiblezombie

Kyle - Brandon Berg

Tommy - Justice Margowski

John - Steve Lloyd

Megan - Kayla Bowles

Ben - F.M. Hannah

Ann - Hannah Grace

Tina - Hannah Christine

Ronald - Jeff Rosenau

Mr. Yellow - Johnny Penney

Mr. Beige - Brad Luguire

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2026

End song - Forever in My Blood by Simon

Disclaimer: These stories come from South Dakota legends, folklore, and the kind of campfire tales people tell when the wind starts howling across the prairie. They’re meant for entertainment, mild paranoia, and possibly making you double-check the back seat of your car. Please don’t cite them in a school paper, a survival guide for the Black Hills, or your official plan for hunting cryptids after midnight. Any resemblance to real people, real events, or suspicious figures walking along empty roads is purely coincidental… or the result of listening to too many ghost stories while a janitor mops the hallway behind you.

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor — a horror podcast and immersive audio drama uncovering South Carolina urban legends, haunted Lowcountry folklore, and real paranormal nightmares locals would rather blame on humidity.

Tonight, we’re clocking in across the Palmetto State — where moss sways without wind, swamps hide secrets, and history refuses to stay buried. Beyond beaches and sweet tea, South Carolina is packed with haunted towns, cursed backroads, Civil War ghost sightings, swamp cryptids, and Southern Gothic horror legends passed down through whispers and warnings.

We’re meeting the Boo Hag, a Gullah Geechee nightmare that steals skin and slips into homes unnoticed. Then comes the Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp, a reptilian cryptid blamed for shredded cars and terrifying late-night encounters.

We’ll step inside The Bar, where unusual sightings outnumber regulars, and uncover the tragic legend of Julia Legare, whose premature burial still haunts South Carolina cemeteries. Along the coast, witnesses continue spotting The Gray Man of Pawleys Island, a ghost said to appear before devastating hurricanes… usually as a warning.

Each story blends true ghost stories, paranormal storytelling, Southern folklore horror, and cinematic audio drama atmosphere, delivered with slow dread and janitor humor earned from cleaning buildings that shouldn’t still be occupied.

If you enjoy paranormal podcasts, haunted history, urban legend horror, and Southern Gothic audio drama, you’re exactly where you shouldn’t be.

The show is free — but keeping lights flickering and swamp creatures cooperative takes effort. If you enjoy it, leave a review, share it, or donate coffee strong enough to survive haunted night shifts.

Thanks for listening… and if you ever walk alone through a South Carolina swamp, cemetery, or abandoned coastal town…

Walk quietly.

Some legends listen.

And some answer.

Stories

The Boo Hag

The Lizard Man

The Bar

The Legend of Julia Legare

The Gray Man

Credits

Director – Morgan J

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Taylor Robinson

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Steve Lloyd

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

DJ Rob - Kalrakin

Lacey - Kayla Bowles

Jared - Jeff Rosenau

Chris - Martin Laston

Lily - Liv Ravenshaw

Becca - Mary Clare

Old Man - JD Kelly

Bartender - Scott Ramage

Dr. Haywood - SockX

Mrs. Legare - Rachel Sun

Julia Legare - Kayla Bowles

William Legare - Joel A.S. Bulter

Joseph - Projectcyberium a.k.a jc_va

Thomas Legare - Thomas Render

Sarah - Rivynn

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2026

End song - Short Stories Long Life - Spacies

Disclaimer: These stories come directly from South Carolina legends, which means they’re already weird enough without you trying to fact-check them, turn them into a science project, or use them as motivation to go cryptid hunting in a swamp with a Dollar General flashlight and misplaced confidence. Any resemblance to real events, real hauntings, or that one bar where people walk in tired and walk out spiritually audited is purely coincidence… or what happens when you ignore multiple Do Not Enter signs and one very aggressive frog.

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor — your mildly irresponsible, definitely sleep-destroying walk through Rhode Island’s creepiest legends, coastal nightmares, and those moments where you swear the ocean just looked back at you.

This episode? We’re heading into the Ocean State — which sounds cute until you realize how much of it is old, damp, and quietly watching you. Shadowy figures around abandoned mills. Voices echoing off empty docks. Lights moving in places lighthouses swear they don’t reach anymore. From Providence backstreets to lonely roads in South County, Rhode Island has a habit of keeping its ghosts close… and not always polite.

We’re talking colonial leftovers that never learned how to rest, strange encounters near the water, and stories that start with “this sounds fake” and end with “yeah, I stopped going there after that.” Every tale comes with slow-burn dread, uneasy silence, and the kind of dry janitor humor you only earn after cleaning buildings that really shouldn’t still be occupied.

If you’re into real ghost stories, New England folklore, or those “my uncle swears this happened” kind of encounters — congrats. You’re exactly where you shouldn’t be.

Why listen?

Chilling Rhode Island legends, hauntings, and coastal weirdness • A darkly funny, first-person ride with a janitor who knows too much • Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, horror stories, and Northeast folklore

The show’s free — but keeping the lights half-working and the ghosts moderately cooperative takes effort. If you’re enjoying it, leave a review, share it with your bravest friend, or donate a Dunkin’ coffee strong enough to keep me awake through whatever knocks around after midnight (no promises).

Thanks for listening… and whatever you do, don’t linger in the abandoned school off I-95.

The floors remember footsteps.

And they really don’t like new ones.

Stories

The Depths of Wrath

The Wakening

The Curse of Dolly Cole

The Heart of Mercy

The Camping Nightmare

Credits

Director – Kiersten Greenfield

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Taylor Robinson

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Hecate

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Captain Stormalong - Brad Luguire

First Mate Harlan - Manfred Fish

Sailer Red - Jon DeBenedict

Cook Jasper - Joseph Pancia

Sailor Elijah Graves - Christian J Casas

Sailor Claire - Thomas Render

Quartermaster Thaddeus - J.R. Snyder

Sarah - Katelyn McCann

Chuck - Johnny Penney

Margaret - Kate White

Clarke - Hans Cummings

Abel - Allen Carter

Elias - Matt Rukstar

Dolly - Reign Reeves Pearson

Dr. Samuel Beckitt - Alex James

Lena - Sophia Cymore

Ethan - Martin Laston

Mercy Brown - Gems

Thomas - Bach Tran

Clara - Raina Kane

William - Scott Ramage

Charlotte - Amy Sturrock

Freddie -Rambles

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2026

End song - All the Streets Look the Same - Vian Izak

Disclaimer: These stories are rooted in Rhode Island folklore, but please don’t cite them in your history paper, your coastal storm prep guide, or your extremely bad idea of a how-to manual for summoning ghosts in a Dunkin parking lot at 1 a.m. Any resemblance to real people, real events, or haunted mill buildings off Route 6 is purely coincidental… or the result of eating clam cakes that have been sitting under a heat lamp too long while the fog rolls in and something near the water starts whispering your name like it knows you.

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor, your slightly questionable, definitely sleep-ruining tour through Pennsylvania’s creepiest legends, haunted hollows, and why is that glowing in the woods? Mysteries... all told by your local mop-carrying menace who knows way too much about things that go bump under fluorescent lighting.

This episode? Oh, we’re diving deep into the Keystone State... where shadowy figures linger along old coal mines, phantom hitchhikers don’t wait for Ubers, and ancient things lurk somewhere between the Appalachians and the Wawa parking lot at 2am. From Gettysburg ghosts to strange whispers in abandoned steel mills, Pennsylvania’s got more hauntings than potholes… and that’s saying something. Every tale drips with atmosphere, slow building dread, and that slightly sarcastic janitor humor you only get from someone who’s swept up more paranormal messes than spilled chocolate milk. So if you’re into real ghost stories, roadside legends, or my grandma swears this actually happened”Appalachian folklore, you’re in the right place.

Why Listen?

• Bone-chilling Pennsylvania legends and small-town hauntings

• A darkly funny first-person ride with your suspiciously informed janitor host

• Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, horror storytelling, and spooky Northeast folklore

The show is free—but keeping the ghosts mostly chill and the lights flickering on purpose takes some effort. If you’re enjoying the ride, drop a review, share the show with your bravest friend, or donate a cup of Wawa coffee strong enough to banish a demon (results not guaranteed).

Thanks for tuning in… and whatever you do, don’t open the janitor’s closet in the abandoned high school off I-76.

There are… things in there. And they do not appreciate visitors.

Stories

The Bus to Nowhere

The Wonderful, Mysterious Squonk

The Story

Dead's Man's Hollow

The Goblin of Easton

Credits

Director – Roo Ryder

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Gems

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Steve Lloyd

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Call Screener - John Po

Radio Host - JPHinman

Samantha - MJ Guenther

Jeb - Johnny Penny

Elmer - NJ Unwin

Martha - Meagan Aldridge

Squonk - J.R. Snyder

Journalist - Sofia Tarvalo

Tom - Theo Scott

Frank - Micah Beatty

Sheriff Cooper - Terrance White

Deputy Harlan - Hans Cummings

George - Anthony

Jenkins - Brad Luguire

Sarah - Cadey Elise

Ray - Jon DeBenedict

Howard - Allen Carter

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2025

End song - Lazer Owl - Waiting for the Storm

Disclaimer: Look, these tales may sound like genuine Pennsylvania folklore, but please don’t try to cite them in your college essay, your ghost-hunting itinerary, or your Why I’m Late to Work Again explanation. Any overlap with real people, places, or that weird roadside attraction where a wooden sasquatch stares into your soul is purely coincidence… or the unavoidable result of eating mystery pierogies at a sketchy rest stop somewhere outside Scranton.

#horrorpodcast #pennsylvanialegends #paranormalstories

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor

Dive into the eerie landscapes of Oregon with Tales from the Janitor, a spine-chilling exploration of the Pacific Northwest’s most unsettling urban legends, forest-born folklore, and coastal hauntings.

In this episode, we meander through misty forests and haunted coastlines, where spectral whispers drift through fog-covered small towns, and ancient spirits pulse beneath the mossy ground and crumbling church steps.

Every story drips with atmosphere, creeping dread, and that dry humor only found in someone who's spent too many nights sweeping the dim hallways of a haunted schoolhouse. Whether you’re hungry for real ghost stories, local legends, or chilling encounters from the depths of the Oregon wilderness, Tales from the Janitor serves up Pacific Northwest horror with a wink and a warning.

Stories

00:00 The Witches' Volcano: Part 1 (Welcome to the Channel)

08:37 The Witches' Volcano: Part 2 (Oregon Trail)

09:45 The Witches' Volcano: Part 3 (The Witches' Cave)

18:42 The Witches' Volcano: Part 4 (Clandestine Meeting)

21:33 The Witches' Volcano: Part 5 (Cult)

27:53 The Witches' Volcano: Part 6 (The Search is Over)

31:50 The McMinnville UFO Photographs

40:09 The Shanghai Tunnels / Polybius

Credits

Director – Gems

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Written by - Akiva Vita

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Akiva Vita

Sound Design - Akiva Vita

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Randi - Leo Jan Resplandor

Eli - Crow Baby

Property Owner - Noise Complaint

Ghost 1 - Alex Banman

Ghost 2 - Wes Wicomico

Settlers Wife - Faye Holliday

Settlers Daughter - Wynn Ahn

Abigail - Akiva Vita

Betty - Roo Ryder

Moonhilda - MJ Guenther

Spender - Manfred Fish

Mr. Green - Johnny Penny

Cultist 1 - Parker Jackson

Cultist 2 - Andrew Morgan

Human Sacrifice - Justice Margowski

Reporter 1 - Sound DeSpencer

Female News Reporter - Cadey Elise

Male News Anchor - Scott Ramage

Deputy - Steve Lloyd

Caller 1 - Abigal Melchor

Caller 2 - Lin Kurbakov

Caller 3 - Maigo Gomez

Caller 4 - Chris Rogers

Caller 5 - Allen Carter

Caller 6 - Geek Zone

Caller 7 - Steve Lloyd

Jordan - Mirm Hurula

Mr. White - Bryan Squires

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2025

Attributions:

Includes sound effects by Ribhav Agrawal & freesound_community from Pixabay

songs:

-"Mournful Saxophone" by Mircea Iancu from Pixabay

-"Evil Minded Blues" written & performed by Virginia Liston, Recording date: Chicago 29 May 1926; found on OpenMusicArchive.org (License: Public Domain)

Disclaimer - listening to this drama might inspire you to explore the great outdoors. Just remember, if you encounter a talking tree, it’s probably best to keep walking… or at least ask it about its favorite hiking trails.

#OregonLegends

#GhostStories

#UrbanFolklore

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor, a spine-chilling plunge into Oklahoma’s most unsettling urban legends, prairie-born folklore, and red-dirt hauntings… all told through the mop-wielding perspective of your eerie (and oddly well-informed) custodial guide.

In this episode, we drift past the wind-beaten plains and into the quiet corners of the Sooner State—where phantom oilmen wander forgotten rigs, ghostly cries echo through dust-covered small towns, and something ancient still hums beneath the red clay and cracked church floors.

Every story is soaked in atmosphere, slow dread, and that dry humor you only find from someone who’s spent too many nights sweeping empty hallways in a haunted schoolhouse. Whether you crave true ghost stories, roadside legends, or chilling encounters from deep in Tornado Alley, Tales from the Janitor brings you Oklahoma horror with a wink and a warning.

Why Listen? • Bone-chilling tales rooted in Oklahoma history and lore • A darkly humorous first-person journey with your cryptic janitor host • Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, immersive horror, and eerie Midwestern-Great Plains legends

Each episode is free—but keeping the lights flickering and the spirits whispering takes a little elbow grease. If you like what you hear, consider leaving a review, sharing it with your bravest friends, or donating a cup of ghost-proof coffee.

Thanks for tuning in… and whatever you do, don’t go snooping around that old janitor’s closet in the basement of the abandoned high school off Route 66. Some stains just don’t wash out.

Stories

The Travelers

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Dog Tags

Writer - Martin Laston

Credits

Director – Kiersten Greenfield

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Gems

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Hecate

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Girl - Roo Ryder

Woman - Tina Lamoreux

Principal - Martin Laston

Mrs. Garrison - MJ Guenther

Raymond - Sonderqiest

Mitch - Christian J. Casas

Mr. Thomson - Chris Rogers

Waitress - Holly Elara

Luara - Katelyn McCann

Linda - Kristen Fox

Connie - MJ Guenther

Carol - Kate J. White

Voice - Manfred Fish

Narrator - JD Kelly

Brighton - Hans Cummings

Henry - Jeff Rosenau

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2025

End Song - You Bring Me Home by the Suddenlys

Disclaimer: These stories may be rooted in Oklahoma folklore, but please don’t use them in your history paper, your tornado survival manual, or your step-by-step guide to summoning ghosts in a Sonic drive-in. Any resemblance to real people, events, or haunted Waffle Houses off I-40 is purely coincidental… or the result of eating day-old gas station burritos in Enid while a taxidermy coyote stared at you from across the room and whispered, “Boomer Sooner.”

A Story Carried in Silence follows the intimate, emotional journey of a mortician who prepares the dead with care, dignity, and quiet reverence. Through whispered conversations with the departed and encounters with the grieving, the mortician reveals the hidden weight of memory, loss, and the stories we leave behind. What begins as routine preparation becomes a haunting meditation on love, regret, and remembrance when a forgotten poet’s notebooks surface, connecting the living and the dead in unexpected ways.

This story blends elements of psychological drama, gothic atmosphere, and quiet horror, offering listeners an immersive exploration of grief, dignity, and the echoes we leave behind. Perfect for fans of dark audio dramas, emotional storytelling, supernatural mysteries, and hauntingly beautiful narratives.

Credits

Director – Steve Lloyd

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Steve Lloyd

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Brady Flanagan

Sound Design - Brady Flanagan

Starring Brady Flanagan as the Narrator

Artwork -Hannah Rivera

Welcome to Tales from the Janitor, a spine-chilling plunge into Ohio’s most unsettling urban legends, rust-belt folklore, and cornfield-haunted mysteries… all told through the mop-wielding perspective of your eerie (and oddly well-informed) custodial guide.

In this episode, we wander beyond the smokestacks of forgotten factories and into the shadowed woods of the Buckeye State… where ghostly children still play along the banks of the Ohio River, headless trainmen stalk midnight rail lines, and something restless stirs beneath the dark waters of Lake Erie.

Every story is delivered with rich atmosphere, creeping dread, and just enough dry humor to keep you nervously chuckling as the wind rattles through the cornfields outside. Whether you crave true ghost stories, industrial gothic legends, or chilling encounters from the Heart of It All, Tales from the Janitor offers a uniquely terrifying perspective from behind the mop bucket.

Why Listen? • Bone-chilling tales rooted in Ohio history and lore • A darkly humorous first-person journey with your cryptic janitor host • Perfect for fans of paranormal podcasts, immersive horror, and eerie Midwestern legends

Each episode is free—but keeping the boilers clanking and the spirits whispering takes time and support. If you like what you hear, consider: leaving a review, sharing with your bravest friends, or donating a cup of ghost-repelling coffee.

Thanks for tuning in… and whatever you do, don’t go poking around the old janitor’s closet under the bleachers at that abandoned high school just outside Cleveland.

Stories

The Museum

Hanger 18

Hell Town

Fried What?

Rogues Hollow

Credits

Director – Scott Ramage

Developed & Created by – Steve Lloyd

Writer - Steve Lloyd

Script Writer – Jon DeBenedict

Script Editor – Taylor Robinson

Executive Producer – Steve Lloyd

Editor - Hecate

Sound Design - Steve Lloyd

Starring Jeremy Tucker as The Janitor

Cast:

Kid - Preston Fett

Mom - Megastoriches

Dad - Johnny Penny

Controller - Thomas Render

Officer - Steve Lloyd

Pilot - Wes Wicomico

Lincoln - Martin Laston

Adalynn - MJ Guenther

Elijah - Hans Cummings

Chris - Garrett Niall

Owen - F.M. Hannah

Lucas - Sean Curran

Grayson - Jeff Rosenau

Michael - Cameron Rennie

Max - FletchHead

John - Johnny Penny

Paul - Martin Laston

Jenny - Kate J. White

Artwork by Joseph E.W. © Tales from the Janitor, 2025

End song - Rebel Son by Kid In Flight

Disclaimer: These stories may be rooted in Ohio folklore, but please don’t use them in your history thesis, your fantasy football draft notes, or your DIY guide to building a haunted treehouse. Any resemblance to real people, events, or haunted Waffle Houses off I-71 is purely coincidental… or the result of eating gas station sushi in Cincinnati while a wax figure of John Glenn slowly blinked at you from the corner.