NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

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This month, a mysterious savior comes to a cyberpunk world. “Cordyceps Angelus” by Rob Grimoire originally appeared in the horror anthology Dark Spores. Narrated by Tonia Ransom . Produced by Tal Minear . Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you t...

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 punishment? “Jesus Christ in Texas” by W.E.B. DuBois. A joint production with Pseudopod . Produced by Tal Minear . Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pri...

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 Hurston. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart. Produced by Tal Minear . Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Early access? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for a...

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 Didn’t You Just Leave , edited by Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin. Narrated by Tonia Ransom . Produced by Tal Minear . Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Jo...

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. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little a...

This week, 2 flash fiction stories of the horrors of refusing to let go. “Mrs. Bones” by Overcomer Ibiteye and “I’m Down Here” by Bibi Osha. Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Cherrae Stuart. Produced by Davis Walden. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us p...

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 Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art...

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 Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us pro...

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, humans born with normal eyes are labeled as Dead-eyes. The disparity in power leads to the enslavement of all Dead-eyes. Listen to season one wherever you get...

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 truly is magic—all while cracking pirate skulls and dabbling in high explosives! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

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. That's right, it's the worst dystopia of all. No mohawks, no zombies, no improvised weaponry... just more ads. Cast: Gloria - Siouxsie Suarez Caspar - Joe Fisher Ava - Finlay Stevenson Zebulon Mucklewain - Neal Starbird Effie Mucklewain - Julie Cowden-Starbi...

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. Audio Production by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGH...

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 Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy....

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 Host: Tonia Ransom ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more s...

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: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help...

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 Eason Produced by Davis Walden. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce...

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 Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per...

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. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as...

A sinister figure stalks the residents and caretakers of a nursing home. “Uncle Boogeyman” by Maurice Broaddus. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Jarvis Bailey. Produced by Davis Walden. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Co-Producer: Jen Zink ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to hel...

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 ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to en...

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 NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Jarvis Bailey. Produced by Davis Walden. Davis’ story is published in Sand, Salt, Blood: An Anthology of Sea Horror . Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on...

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-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn m...

Representation matters, even for zombie country singers. “Dead Man Country” by Steven Van Patten. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Christian Young. Song “Dead Man Country” written, produced, and performed by Steven Van Patten. Guitar played by Karl Schwarz. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Pre-order Blackened Roots here: https://a.co/d...

Some people collect stamps, other rocks…and others collect body parts. “Cecil and the Dismemberment” by Errick Nunnally. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Jarvis Bailey. Produced by Jen Zink. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom Pre-order Blackened Roots here: https://a.co/d/dgRdnTX ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreo...