This week's story explores what it means when something is too good to be true.Audio production by Evan Shelton.Narration by Matt Peters.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

307: Last Stop on Route Nine by Tananarive Due

1 Sep 11th, 2020 42m 1s

This week we have a story bestselling author and screenwriter, Tananarive Due. This tale of taking a wrong turn into another world is reminiscent of The Twilight Zone. Beware mysterious midday fog and isolated country houses.Narrated by Tonia

The Way by Lyndsey Ellis

Sep 14th, 2023 27m 21s

Being reborn requires a little bit of guidance–especially when the new you is both hunter and hunted.“The Way” by Lyndsey Ellis.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Cherrae Stuart.Produced by Davis Walden.Executi

Fatal Conditions by Chris Campbell

Aug 17th, 2023 27m 7s

Sometimes the price of magic is higher than you can reckon.“Fatal Conditions” by Chris Campbell.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Cherrae Stuart.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom*

Ascension by Jade Lancaster

Jul 13th, 2023 24m 23s

There’s a thin line between family traditions and cults.“Ascension” by Jade Lancaster.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom*****Want ad

504: Po' Sandy by Charles W. Chesnutt

Apr 5th, 2022 28m 47s

A cursed tree is used for a plantation remodeling project, sending slaves scurrying from the house.Story by Charles W. Chesnutt.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by James K. White.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive P

429: Pseudopod Takes Over NIGHTLIGHT with author Jamie Grimes

Dec 17th, 2021 57m 39s

This week, a double-feature gothic story from Jamie Grimes with special hosts from Pseudopod – Alex and Kat.Narrated by Devante Johnson.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomLearn more about your ad choices. Visit me

428: Child's Play - Season Finale

Oct 31st, 2021 24m 29s

For our season finale, dreams really do come true.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Timothy played by Raiden Thompson.Mom and Shadowban played by Tonia Ransom.Written by Tonia Ransom and Raiden Thompson, with some help fro

419: Bryannah and the Magic Negro

Oct 5th, 2021 25m 4s

This week, short fiction from Crystal Connor that turns the magical negro trope on its head. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** A

417: Interview with Tracy Cross

Jul 6th, 2021 42m 30s

We interview Tracy Cross, author of Red Box. We discuss dystopian fiction, The Twilight Zone, hoodoo, and writing good monsters.Tracy Cross has had work appear in anthologies and magazines, including: Tales of the Lost Vol. 2, The Ones That Go

302: Tango of a Telltale Heart by Sumiko Saulson

1 Jun 12th, 2020 33m 37s

This week, a captivating story of hellhounds and conflicting ancestry. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart. Audio production by Tonia Ransom. NIGHTLIGHT is entirely listener-supported. If you want to help keep NIGHTLIGHT from joining the undead, join th

106: Daddy’s Home by Sharon Cullars

1 Jul 31st, 2018 14m 30s

What happens when the dead can't rest?You can learn more about Sharon via her website or follow her on Twitter. You can read the issue of Weirdbook Magazine with Sharon's story on Kindle or paperback.NIGHTLIGHT is entirely listener-supported. I

An Attic. A Basement. by Jarred Thompson

Oct 19th, 2023 23m 26s

Think Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” couldn’t be much worse? Think again.“An Attic. A Basement.” by Jarred Thompson.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and

Flash Fiction by J.V. Sadler and Timaeus Bloom

Mar 21st, 2024 18m 15s

This week, 2 flash fiction stories of starvation and death.“A Glimpse Into Those of Whom We Have Forgotten” by J.V. Sadler and “Ma Bess” by Timaeus Bloom.Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Jarvis Bailey.Produced by Davis Walden and Jen Zink.Execu

Flash Fiction by Overcome Ibiteye and Bibi Osha

Mar 7th, 2024 17m 30s

This week, 2 flash fiction stories of the horrors of refusing to let go.“Mrs. Bones” by Overcome Ibiteye and “I’m Down Here” by Bibi Osha.Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Cherrae Stuart.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Toni

The Substitute by Gracie C McKeever

Feb 22nd, 2024 36m 34s

This week, who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf?“The Substitute” by Gracie C. McKeever.Narrated by Christian Young.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomCo-Producer: Jen Zink*****Want ad-free episodes? Bonus cont

Malaga by Michelle Mellon

Feb 8th, 2024 32m 15s

For our season 7 premiere, we feature a story about an unusual asylum.“Malaga” by Michelle Mellon.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Sandy Green.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Rans

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Feed Drop: Visionaries

Nov 20th, 2023 29m 7s

Enjoy episode 1 of Visionaries. In 2185, the world is distinguished by two races: The Dead-eyes and the Visionaries. Visionaries are the next step in human evolution. They are born with unique eyes, giving them superhuman abilities. However, hu

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Feed Drop: Omen

Nov 14th, 2023 32m 32s

Can three unlikely heroes keep from arguing long enough to thwart a diabolical conspiracy? From the producers of Girl in Space comes Omen, a fantasy audio drama that explores ancient ruins, sails the high seas, and questions whether friendship

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Midnight Burger Feed Drop!

Nov 6th, 2023 47m 23s

Chapter 5: The Ad Man ComethOh no, this time the diner has found itself in a dystopian Earth where the ads are LITERALLY stuck in your head. That's right, it's the worst dystopia of all. No mohawks, no zombies, no improvised weaponry... just m

The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man's Whore by Sean Demory

Oct 31st, 2023 38m 49s

Be careful of who you meet wandering in the woods. “The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man’s Whore” by Sean Demory.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Cherrae Stuart, Jarvis Bailey, and Tony Capone.

Sweet House by Ozzie M. Gartrell

Oct 26th, 2023 34m 20s

Can a house be a psychopath?“Sweet House” by Ozzie M. Gartrell.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Jay Taylor.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomCo-Producer: Jen Zink*****Want

To Present One’s Heart by Megan Baffoe

Oct 12th, 2023 36m 15s

A helicopter mom takes her controlling nature to a whole other level.“To Present One’s Heart” by Megan Baffoe.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Sandy Green.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host:

The One A.M. Knock by Torché Johnson

Oct 5th, 2023 32m 20s

A stranger and their companion stop by for a late-night visit.“The One AM Knock” by Torché Johnson.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Phaedra EasonProduced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ran

The Adoration of Random Strangers by Azure Arther

Sep 28th, 2023 26m 37s

No mystery illness is good, but some are far more dangerous than others.“The Adoration of Random Strangers” by Azure Arther.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Pro