NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast
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NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast
Multi-award winning horror podcast featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. So scary it’ll make you want to leave your night light on.
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134 episodes
804: Cordyceps Angelus by Rob Grimoire
This month, a mysterious savior comes to a cyberpunk world.
“Cordyceps Angelus” by Rob Grimoire originally appeared in the horror antholo...
803: Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. DuBois
This month, we celebrate Juneteenth with a classic from W.E.B. DuBois about a thief and a stranger that raises the question: is this redemption or pun...
802: Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston
This week, a story by one of the most beloved Black authors of all time about a strange man who arrives in town.
“Uncle Monday” by Zora Neale Hu...
801: The Spirit Bed by Eden Royce
This week, NIGHTLIGHT returns with a dream…or is it a nightmare?
“The Spirit Bed” by Eden Royce originally appeared in the horror anthology Why...
704: Flash Fiction by J.V. Sadler and Timaeus Bloom
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 Tim...
703: Flash Fiction by Overcome Ibiteye and Bibi Osha
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.
702: The Substitute by Gracie C McKeever
This week, who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf?
“The Substitute” by Gracie C. McKeever.
Narrated by Christian Young.
Produced by Davis...
701: Malaga by Michelle Mellon
For our season 7 premiere, we feature a story about an unusual asylum.
“Malaga” by Michelle Mellon.
A transcript is available on the NIGH...
Trailer Drop: Sanctuary
We'll be on hiatus just a bit longer, but we've got a sci-fi podcast to share with you. Sanctuary stars American Horror Story's Lily Rabe and has 8 ep...
Feed Drop: Visionaries
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...
Feed Drop: Omen
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 a...
Midnight Burger Feed Drop!
Chapter 5: The Ad Man Cometh
Oh no, this time the diner has found itself in a dystopian Earth where the ads are LITERALLY stuck in your head. Th...
627: The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man's Whore by Sean Demory
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 tran...
626: Sweet House by Ozzie M. Gartrell
Can a house be a psychopath?
“Sweet House” by Ozzie M. Gartrell.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by J...
625: An Attic. A Basement. by Jarred Thompson
Think Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” couldn’t be much worse? Think again.
“An Attic. A Basement.” by Jarred Thompson.
A transcript is av...
624: To Present One’s Heart by Megan Baffoe
A helicopter mom takes her controlling nature to a whole other level.
“To Present One’s Heart” by Megan Baffoe.
A transcript is available...
623: The One A.M. Knock by Torché Johnson
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 NIGH...
622: The Adoration of Random Strangers by Azure Arther
No mystery illness is good, but some are far more dangerous than others.
“The Adoration of Random Strangers” by Azure Arther.
A transcript...
621: The Way by Lyndsey Ellis
Being reborn requires a little bit of guidance–especially when the new you is both hunter and hunted.
“The Way” by Lyndsey Ellis.
A transc...
620: Uncle Boogeyman by Maurice Broaddus
A sinister figure stalks the residents and caretakers of a nursing home.
“Uncle Boogeyman” by Maurice Broaddus.
A transcript is available...
619: Fatal Conditions by Chris Campbell
Sometimes the price of magic is higher than you can reckon.
“Fatal Conditions” by Chris Campbell.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLI...
618: The Stolen Arm by Scott Adlerberg
Evidence speaks for the dead, and so does (wo)man’s best friend.
“The Stolen Arm” by Scott Adlerberg.
A transcript is available on the NIG...
617: Ascension by Jade Lancaster
There’s a thin line between family traditions and cults.
“Ascension” by Jade Lancaster.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT websit...
616: Dead Man Country by Steven Van Patten
Representation matters, even for zombie country singers.
“Dead Man Country” by Steven Van Patten.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLI...
615: Cecil and the Dismemberment
Some people collect stamps, other rocks…and others collect body parts.
“Cecil and the Dismemberment” by Errick Nunnally.
A transcript is a...
614: Initiation by Milton Davis
This community has figured out a foolproof way to protect themselves from zombies…or have they?
“Initiation” by Milton Davis.
A transcript...
613: Recipe for a Zombie by Eden Royce
Creating zombies is both a science, and an art.
“Recipe for a Zombie” by Eden Royce.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.<...
612: Monster Bites by Johnny Compton
Who’s afraid of a little monster?
“Monster Bites” by Johnny Compton.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated b...
611: The Pitch by L. Marie Wood
Dreams (and nightmares) really do come alive on the silver screen.
“The Pitch” by L. Marie Wood.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIG...
610: Interview with Todd Sullivan
This week, we interview Todd Sullivan, author of "Wheels and Deals" and discuss living as an ex-pat and how that affects his writing, plus playwriting...
609: Wheels and Deals by Todd Sullivan
There’s a good reason angels say “be not afraid”.
“Wheels and Deals” by Todd Sullivan.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website...
608: Interview with Michelle Mellon
In this interview with "Aunt Sadie's Surprise" author Michelle Mellon, we talk writing process, Black matriarchal culture, and....buried socks.
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607: Aunt Sadie's Surprise by Michelle Mellon
Every family has a heritage, but what happens when that heritage is death?
“Aunt Sadie’s Surprise” by Michelle Mellon.
A transcript is ava...
606: Interview with RJ Joseph
In this interview with R.J. Joseph, author of Bettina and Conflict Resolution (season 5, episode 1), we discuss her inspiration, writing process, and...
605: Bettina by R.J. Joseph
What do you do when you despise your betrothed?
“Bettina” by R.J. Joseph.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narra...
604: Interview with Kai Leakes, Author of Sisters
Enjoy our interview with Kai and learn more about her other work, how she writes and recharges, and her favorite works of horror.
Learn more abo...
603: Sisters by Kai Leakes
Are these 2 sisters the hunters or the hunted in this dystopian tale of the Demented, zombie-like monsters.
“Sisters” by Kai Leakes.
A tra...
602: The Dead Circle + Lake Tuesday by Tonia Ransom
Another double feature! A woman seeks long overdue revenge, and a malicious lake feeds on those who wander too close.
“The Dead Circle” and “Lak...
601: High Water Slack & I Will Not Walk in Darkness by Jamie Grimes
A southern gothic double feature! These stories originally aired on Pseudopod as part of a collaboration with them last year.
“I Will Not Walk i...
516: Above by Megan Baffoe
Monsters from below terrorize a community.
“Above” by Megan Baffoe.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by...