Life in the mob was hell for Freddie Cobo. By 1978 he'd crossed lines he thought he'd never cross — including committing multiple murders. But getting out of "the life" was easier said than done, especially when your boss is the most vicious an

21: The Cinnamon Standoff (Miss Monette's Mysteries #1)

Mar 31st, 2021 40m 1s

In 2002, somebody broke into Big Ed's Junkyard and "stole" 7 old, out-of-circulation school buses. But rather than drive them out of the open gate to get away, the thief or thieves simply left the old buses stranded against the fence inside the

20: An Introvert's Nightmare (True-ish Story)

Dec 22nd, 2020 22m 4s

Any fellow introverts out there? Want to hear about the time Nathaniel threw a "small" party at his house that turned out to be just the worst? Of course you do! Sit back, relax, grab some headphones or earbuds and enjoy this awkward, true-ish,

19: Halloween Special (4 Scary Stories)

Oct 29th, 2020 50m 10s

It's safe to say we've gotten pretty high up with all the stories we've explored here at SSH so far — and the higher we go, the more to behold. But we can't stay safe up here forever... Sometimes we have to go Several Stories Down — deep down i

18: I Love You, Moore

May 29th, 2020 34m 39s

How did the American city of Wexler come to be known as "The Butterfly City"? The story actually begins in Kent County, England, on a cool autumn evening in 1870. Priscilla Paxton and Edmond Moore met at ball held at Boswell Manor ... little

17: The Work-Friends of Justice

Mar 31st, 2020 35m 43s

What ever happened to the Work-Friends of Justice? Why'd those part-time, crime-fighting, work-friends call it quits back in the 1970s—leaving Fictional City, Maryland to fall back into lawlessness and corruption? Our favorite SSH journalist, R

16: This Orchid (True Story)

Feb 29th, 2020 21m 14s

I wasn't sure if there would be any connection on this visit with relatives. All I knew was that I wanted to sit down with family and press record. I had no idea how special the conversation would turn out. In our second SSH true tale, you'll h

15: The Schnockels Make a Pizza

Jan 29th, 2020 37m 33s

Isn't pizza just the best? Ray-Ray Schnockel wouldn't know, because he's never had any—ever. Can you imagine such a horror? Good thing he's got a wife like Ethel—a woman who will stop at nothing to see her husband's only wish come true. But som

14: Discomfort and Joy (True Story)

Dec 23rd, 2019 35m 17s

Have you ever brought your entire hometown to a standstill? I have. Pull up an earbud—I'll tell you all about it in my first full-length, TRUE story entitled, "Discomfort and Joy". And buckle up—because it's one hell of a ride. Shall we begin?

13: The Monster of Lake Van Buren

Oct 28th, 2019 1h 29m

There's a monster down there. Deep down. Will you be ready when it surfaces? Grab a pair of headphones, turn the lights down low, and join the quest. But choose your hunting party wisely. Because some have demons—others are. Several Stories H

12: The Dollars and Scents of Smell

Dec 20th, 2018 34m 58s

As the first season of SEVERAL STORIES HIGH comes to a close (and as you can probably tell from the little bendy lines in the title (and these ones too...oooh, double bendies!)), I do hope you enjoy one last story (for now!), namely in today's

11: Nuclear Family

Dec 12th, 2018 18m 36s

Even the strongest of families go to war at the dinner table from time to time. But the question is, can this particular family endure this type of fallout? Listen to SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 11: "Nuclear Family" to find out. Listen to th

Two for Seven Special (Volume 2)

Nov 30th, 2018 7m 1s

It's time for another Two for Seven Special. Two stories. Seven minutes. One is true. One is fictionalized. In volume 2 we dive into two new short-short stories. The first deals with a mysterious old tin of smoke. The second tells the tale of t

10: Canasta and the Raptor

Nov 19th, 2018 11m 50s

Ever wondered what a therapy session involving a neurotic Velociraptor might sound like? (of course you have) Well, wonder no more! SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 10: "Canasta and the Raptor" has all that and more! Listen to the NEW Comedy Podc

9: Another Day in Dragon Country

Oct 26th, 2018 22m 53s

Abigail's little brother, Thomas, has something to show her in the woods, but what? And, once they both find it, will they regret they'd ever looked? Listen to SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 9: "Another Day in Dragon Country" to find out. Liste

8: The Masque of the Red Death (Edgar Allan Poe)

Oct 5th, 2018 23m 15s

October is here, and with it, all the fun and spooky and downright terrifying stories for your ears! Each SSH episode will be especially chilling (or Halloween-themed at the very least)...for the entire month! And what better way to kick the Ha

7: Rule of Thumb

Sep 28th, 2018 14m 5s

Mayor Thurgood Thumb was no saint. He was a mayor, hence the thing I just said. He's making it abundantly clear that he is a force to be reckoned with, hiccups or no hiccups. And it seems that someone very close to him is making plans of his ow

Two for Seven Special (Volume 1)

Sep 24th, 2018 7m

Several Stories High proudly brings you a "Two for Seven Special (Volume 1)", a new segment to be released periodically between full-length episodes, in which host Nathaniel David Knox tells two short tales for a total of seven minutes. And one

6: I Lost My Wooden Sailboat

Sep 14th, 2018 49m 1s

Rain. A source of sadness for some. And others, solace. But what about Bradley Overstreet? Let's just say, when it rains...it pours. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https:/

5: Spiders (Part 2 of 2)

Aug 17th, 2018 39m 45s

In this exciting, part two conclusion of the debut "Spiders" episode, Emma and her husband, Nigel, travel to the USA in search of her missing cousin, Percy. And what they both find will surely send shivers up their spines...and yours. (It is hi

4: Camp Camp

Jul 11th, 2018 20m 8s

The first Saturday of summer has finally arrived. The first day of freedom! But there are a few loose ends that Penny and her son, Jonathan, have to tie up first. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short

3: Bells

Jul 1st, 2018 17m 49s

Human beings have feared death since the very beginning. For Loxley of Paddockshire, the living may prove just as terrifying. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly

2: Cold War Coffee

Jun 22nd, 2018 13m 2s

Jake Coffee is a bolting fugitive, mere blocks from his safe haven. But will the snow-covered streets take him there before the hunting party takes him? Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Fun

1: Spiders (Part 1 of 2)

Jun 6th, 2018 30m 51s

In this debut episode of Several Stories High, creator and host Nathaniel David Knox tells the story of Percy Tricklebank, and the spiders that may or may not be conspiring against him. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathan

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