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Tonight, let’s find out what becomes of our boys upriver.

Allow me to quickly recap the story so far—I will also link the video on your screen so you may watch it first if you wish: 4 friends head out to relax on the water and hang out. They take their jetskis up a tributary to check it out, and find an old boat. Inside there are strange patterns on the walls and an old book.

As they head back up the tributary, one of the friends—Travis—accidentally hits and kills an old man with...

Tonight, let’s have a little summer fun, and take a spin upriver!

4 friends set out to kick back, jet ski on the water, and knock back a few drinks together. But what starts as a comfortable way to unwind as a group quickly turns sour, and the four friends begin to wonder if they ever really knew one another at all.

This is part 1 of a 2 part story called “Of the Sea”, and was written by A.G. Hilton…

Tonight, let’s drop in on a boy’s night out!

Ah yes, what could be better than relaxing with close friends and unwinding. But our protagonist begins to really unwind, when he discovers something horrifying underneath his good friend’s sink.

This story is called As Long as the Door stays Closed, and was written by D.D. Wikman…

You can discuss this story and find more from this author here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Saturdead/

No intro this week-- I was under the weather a bit but still wanted to get a story out.

This is Progression, and was written by Darren Todd

Tonight, let’s sneak out together and head over to a FIELD PARTY!

Our story follows two best friends—16 year old boys—who are trying to find their way in the world and fit in. One evening, they set out together along with the older brother of one of the boys, to a field party, where they will see their crushes and—maybe—establish themselves as cool, mature dudes.

But during that process, they find themselves in an old, dark barn, where they discover that not all urban legends are entirely fictitious.

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Tonight, our camera fades in on a tender scene, as a man and a woman lie sleeping side by side on a quiet night in a gorgeous mansion in the countryside. The night insects chirp their lullabys ; all is still and peaceful.

But as the man begins to stir, an uncomfortable darkness moves over the room. The insects are driven into discordance. The picture of peace is transfigured to nightmare by the press of cold flesh.

This story is called "Trophy Hunter" , and was written by A.G. Hilton. Let us make our visit…  

Denizens of the Night, welcome to another episode of the macabre, the terrifyin-- oh, skip the intro! I just can’t wait to finish the story!

First, allow me to quickly refresh you on our story so far.

The decade is the 80s. Greg is a counselor at a weight loss camp for kids. On his first day, he meets a few of his fellow counselors some of whom seem a bit…off. He also meets—and hits it off with—two geeky kids who are into Star Wars and comics—Ty, and Billy.

After th...

Tonight, school’s out, baby! And it’s time to go to summer camp!

Our story follows a camp counselor on his first year at a summer weight loss camp. He has high expectations for the summer as he meets his campers, and --weird-- but nice enough fellow counselors.

But as some of the other counselors huddle together and exchange hushed words and secretive glances, he begins to wonder if there is more going on at this camp than he initially surmised!

This story is called "The Gosp...

Tonight, we’ll finish the second part of the story “Jaws of Fate” by A.G. Hilton!

In our last episode, we met Sienna, a runaway paramour on the run from a crime boss. She found her way down south near Brighton, where she was drugged and imprisoned by Floyd, a farmer.

As the paths of our runaway, our detectives, our hired gun and our farmer collide, who will walk away, and who will become food for the swine?

This story is called Jaws of Fate, and was written by A.G. Hilton

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Tonight, we’ll take a spin down the backroads, and see what kind of cane we can raise!

Our story tonight follows several people, as they are drawn to a farmhouse in the middle of the countryside. This farmhouse seems to be the nexus for some kind of force which scrambles cell phones and disrupts machinery. But what secrets will they uncover out back by the barn?

And what secrets is the kindly old farmer keeping?

This story is called “Jaws of Fate”, and was wr...

Tonight, we’ll swim with the horrors in the deep blue sea!

Our story follows three friends on a Scuba expedition while on holiday from university. Being the experienced divers they are, the three enjoy exploring the vibrant coral reefs and mysteries of the Papua New Guinea ocean water.

But when they come across a large, circular, flat area of seabed, and notice that every other fish is avoiding that area, the trio come to realize that even the most dangerous shark around may not be at the top of the food ch...

Tonight, we’ll go garage sailing, and find ourselves some KILLER DEALS! Ha!

Our story follows an avid attender of yard sales, who has come to know the yard sale culture like the back of his hand. But one day, he comes across a sign that gives him pause. “yard” is written in lower case letters, while “sale” is written like an acronym, with a period in between each letter.

Little does he know that this observation will change his life in ways he couldn’t foresee.

This story is called “S.A.L.E., and w...

Tonight, we’ll have a seat next to a distressed parent on a park bench!

You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound very scary. It sounds more sad, actually. And in a way, it is!

But what if I told you that, against all odds, parent and child were reunited! You would rejoice, right?

But then, what if I told you that the child that returned to them, was not quite the same one they lost?

This story is called “Miscreation” and was written by A.G. Hi...

Tonight, we’ll do some late night delivery!

Our story follows a deliveryman who is making his last delivery of the evening, to a suburb he’s never been to or even heard of before.

But when he arrives, bizarre details begin to pile up, and he senses there might be something else hiding behind the smiles of the residents there.

This story is called: "I delivered pizzas to an address I'd never heard of before. I almost didn't escape alive."

And was written by JLGoo...

Tonight, we’ll hear the strange tale of an elderly wedding crasher, and how someone among the wedding party ends up missing some digits and a tongue! That puts the movie Wedding Crashers to shame!

This story is called “The Night of Years” and was written by Darren Todd

Tonight,we’ll meet a grieving man, mourning the recent loss of his wife.

He’s noticed that his sleep has been affected by what he assumes is his grief, and he can never quite feel rested. He has also begun to have strange, reoccurring dreams.

But when a man appears before him talking about “other planes” and piercing the veil, he wonders who, after all, is the REAL monster.

"A Shadow and a Stranger" was written by A.G. Hilton.

Link to "Nigh...

Tonight, we shall explore another of Ambrose Bierce’s stories!

This story is told from three points of view—in the form of statements. No single part has the complete story, but we can put together the complete picture using information from all three.

A wife is brutally strangled to death in her bedroom; a ghost appears to two men on a moonlit road, one of whom runs screaming into the night, never to be seen again.

This story is called “ The Moonlit Road”, and was written by Ambrose Bierce.

Tonight, I have a special treat for you! Long time listeners will know that the earliest stories featured on this channel were supplied to us by S.C. Mendes, who is an author and the owner of Blood Bound Books. He has sent over to me a fantastic short story – narrated by Daisy Morgan—called “Into the Pit”. Allow me to set the scene:

“Something’s afoot at Hungry Heifers. Customers are acting strange, employees are going missing, and seventeen-year-old Kelly isn’t sure if she’ll survive her first summer job. When a stranger reveals...

Tonight, we’ll indulge in some fresh produce, and we might live to tell the tale!

Our story follows a young family as they enjoy the literal fruits of their labor, or rather, vegetables. As they sit down together to enjoy their meal, they first notice something…off about the flavor of the produce.

There is a certain turn to the flavor which colors the entire meal and leaves the family disappointed. They retire to bed, the taste still lingering in their mouths… and then the nightmares come.

This...

Tonight, we’ll slowly creak open the basement door, and plunge into the unknown!

Our protagonist George wakes up in the middle of a thundery, blustery night with the urge to pee, so he gets up and heads to the bathroom. On the way there, he gets the needling sensation of being watched. As the power goes out and he’s plunged into darkness, he must brave his dark and spooky house to start the generator in the basement.

Thankfully, the things that lurk in darkened rooms are merely figments of his active imagination. …. Ha ha ha h...

Tonight, we’ll hear the second half of A.G. Hilton’s story, Floods!

In the first half, we’re introduced to Jonathan, his wife Elaine, and their two kids Nathan and Naomi. They are settling into their new house, with the help of their friendly neighbor Mr.Paine.

But a powerful storm is rolling through the area where they live, and upriver there has been an accident with a shipping container carrying strange cargo. Now, everyone is hunkered down in their houses, and as the power flickers and Mr.Paine becomes aware that one of the n...

Tonight, we’ll dip into another two-parter from A.G. Hilton!

Our story opens on a convoy of trucks transporting mysterious cargo to a holding facility. It’s absolutely pouring rain—and it could just be my imagination, but...

...didn’t something… SHIFT, back there?

"Floods" was written by A.G. Hilton.

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

Tonight, I am excited to share with you another story from Darren Todd, the author behind such tales as “Father Christmas” and “8 Ball”!

Our yarn tonight follows an entrepreneur who has devised a special scheme to help increase sales during the circus shows where he sells his wares. But his scheme has not gone unnoticed, and one evening a man in a suit arrives with a proposition.

This story is called “Light-up Guys”, and was written by Darren Todd.

Here is a link to more of Darr...

Tonight, we shall meander leisurely through one of Poe’s most fun stories: The Cask of Amontillado! Allow me to set the stage.

It is night. We are on a city street, and there are partygoers and revelers out in force. Many people are wearing masks, and the wine is flowing freely. Let us zoom in on a quieter corner, and there we find a man standing alone—but wait! He’s not alone. For here comes a boisterous oaf, stumbling his way through the crowd in spite of his wine goggles. It turns out that th...

Tonight, we’ll hear the thrilling conclusion to A.G. Hilton’s Nameless!

In our last episode, our protagonist was visited by a mysterious stranger, who claims that evil things are happening at the facility where he works. The two form something of a plan, before our protagonist succumbs to a sudden and violent headache which causes him to pass out.

Now we’ll discover where ~true~ evil lies, and I assure you it will be —quite literally— unforgettable.

"Nameless" was written by A.G. Hilton.

Link to "Nightside...

Tonight, we’ll find out a little more about what is going on at that mysterious facility from parts 1 and 2!

Our protagonist has stumbled home after another long week of lonely night shifts, and is catching up on sleep. When lo and behold, there is a rap-rap-rapping upon his front door. The mysterious visitor claims to know all about the hidden secrets at the facility.

It seems that not everything is as it seems at face value, or perhaps I should say that EVERYTHING is not as it seems at face value.

Tonight, we’ll embark on a three episode thrill ride, brought to us by A.G. Hilton himself!

Our story opens on a job interview, in which our protagonist has secured a new job! Hurrah and congratulations! Only a few notes here- the facility where he works is very clandestine about what exactly they do, and his sole responsibility is to keep an eye on a camera feed showing a single shipping container.

What could be inside, and why the need for such secrecy?!

"Na...

Tonight, we’ll hear the story of a very magical Christmas indeed!

Natalie is in the first grade, and her Christmas wish list only has 4 things on it. You see, life has been tough since moving into her new step-dad’s house with her mom—there isn’t enough money to even keep the heat on, never mind a big tree with plenty of gifts.

But Natalie wrote a letter to Santa himself, and with the help of a little Christmas magic, some dreams just might come true.

This stor...

"The Shadow" was written by Edith Nesbit

Tonight, we’ll drop in on our stranded sailors as they try to find their way through the Queen Elizabeth, and get back to dry land!

In the first part of this story, the crew of a small fishing vessel was beset by a sudden and violent storm while at sea, and their boat suffered irreparable damage. Luckily for them, an enormous abandoned ocean liner drifted toward them through the storm.

They abandoned their ship and sought shelter aboard the Queen Elizabeth. But the question that hangs in the air is whether or not they’re e...

Tonight, we’ll take to the sea, me hearties!

Yes, we’ll follow a fishing boat as it sails into deep waters looking for a good catch. The crew of The Point of no Return certainly catches something, but it’s a real beast of a storm that blows in suddenly and leaves them taking on water.

Luckily for them, a huge ship drifts toward them through the storm. But no one is hailing, and the ship seems eerily still. But hey, any port in a storm, right?!

This story is cal...

Tonight, we’ll delve into the strange case of a woman who suddenly and inexplicably begins to show symptoms of decomposition, despite being very much alive.

Her boyfriend begins to notice some things are… OFF, to put it lightly, and things only devolve from there.

Allow me to give you a warning now—much of the horror in this one is descriptive and situational. To put it another way, this one blends horror and disgust more than horror and fear or terror. So if you’d rather not feel revulsio...

Tonight, we’ll take a little trip to the former tourist attraction that is The Salton Sea.

The story behind this location is a long one to tell, and tonight’s story will cover some of it, but imagine a fading community centered around a once beautiful lake, whose shores are now marred by toxic clouds, high salinity and farming chemicals.

Not many things still live in the Salton Sea, but there is one thing you should be aware of. It stalks the shorelines around dark, and it fixes you in place with its sickly yell...

Tonight, we’ll hear another story from Kris West, author of The Whisper Tree series!

Our story follows an ordinary suburban man who takes his dog out for a walk behind schedule one night after a late dinner, he discovers his elderly neighbor shuffling down to the town junkyard. Innocent enough.

But he notices that his old neighbor makes the same trip every night, and is always carrying something which he delivers to a mysterious somebody, or something that lives in the junkyard.

This story is called Old Jasper Keeps Visiting the Town Jun...

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

Tonight, I’ve got 4 back to back Halloween horror stories lined up for you, courtesy of Weird-Suggestion-152!

First up, we’ve got a story set in Appalachia! It’s called “In Deep Appalachia, Halloween Night Comes with Rules”.

After that, we’ll hear about a Halloween potluck gone sideways, in the story “The Year my Office’s Halloween Potluck ended in Horror”.

Then we’ll follow a young man as he is stalked on Halloween night, in “Last Halloween I was Stalke...

Tonight, we’ll make another visit to the sleepy little town where evil stirs, Brighton!

Our tale for this evening will stir up some strong autumn feelings in many listeners. You’ll get the whole package—town fairs with carnival lights and tents; raking leaves into big piles, a cool wind that slips through the trees during a twilight that comes earlier and earlier.

Oh! It almost escaped me! But who could forget the coverup of a horrific crime in a small town? Who could forget urban legends that turn out to be real? And who co...

Tonight, we’ll hear two stories from Zeeshan Ali. The first one follows a house cleaner who finds a little something EXTRA at one of his jobs. And the second follows a woman, mourning a loved one, who begins to notice strange things happening around her home.

These stories are called “I Found a Priest’s Diary from 1910, and “I Think There’s Something Wrong with my Reflection.” Both of which were written by Zeeshan Ali

Tonight, I’ll be reading you stories as you drift off to sleep, with the sound of some relaxing rain and distant, rumbling thunder.

I have prepared over two and a half hours of new stories for you, after which the rain and thunder will continue for some time, until they also slowly fade out and leave you in a deep and profoundly restful sleep.

I want to thank Justine Perry for allowing me to narrate her stories, and the late, great Clifford Simak and Carl Jacobi for giving us “The Street That Wasn’t There”...

Tonight, we’ll visit a classic story that I am ashamed to admit I had not experienced before now!

I was hunting through horror stories in the public domain so I could compile a long horror video for sleep for you! I began to read this story in a more measured, compressed delivery so that it would not disturb your rest, but soon found myself, much like our protagonist, getting SWEPT UP in the action! For many of you this story will require no introduction, and I dare not spoil the twists and turns th...

Tonight, we’ll be haunted by mysterious creatures which infect the mind!

We’ll meet Ken, a perfectly normal man whose world is turned upside down one day when he sees something he shouldn’t. From that point on, strange creatures begin to appear to him—more frequently and violently as time goes on. They’re always nearby, vigilant with their many merciless, golden eyes.

This story is called “Eyes to See”, and was written by A.G. Hilton…

Link to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton...