NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

Fans of The Matrix will enjoy this story of a simulated reality. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart . Audio production by Jen Zink . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, we have a story from our creator, Tonia, about revenge and werewolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, we have a story of revenge in the South. A quick content warning: there is racial violence in this episode and if that’s something you don’t want to hear, you may consider skipping this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

We interview Jennifer Baker, author of Expiration Date , and editor for Electric Literature , as as well as creator of the Minorities in Publishing Podcast.   Learn what editors hate to see, how to write stories with characters outside of your community with love and respect, as well as what it's like to own a podcast. You can visit Jennifer at jenniferbaker.com , or on twitter as @jbakernyc . Che...

This week, we bring you a post-apocalyptic story that makes us question who’s really turning into a monster. Our author is Jennifer Baker, a long-time publishing professional, and the creator and host of the Minorities in Publishing podcast, as well as contributing editor to Electric Literature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/...

I talked with Evan Davis about Black horror. We dug deep into what made GET OUT a success, what it was like to watch it as the only brown person in the room, and storytelling techniques that Peele employed to create one of the greatest horror films of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Noti...

What happens when the past comes back to haunt you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, we've got a double episode for you. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week’s story is one from Tythitia Green. Tyhitia writes horror, fantasy, and science fiction, and sometimes dabbles in other genres. She began writing poetry as a child and ventured into fiction years later. She enjoys writing both novels and short stories, and her work has appeared in Necrotic Tissue, Lightspeed, and Nightmare magazines. I love a good story about a strained relationship—espe...

If you love Edgar Allan Poe's The Tell-Tale Heart, you're going to love this story by author Errick Nunnally. Penny tragically loses her son, but thankfully, he's an organ donor. Unfortunately, not all organ donations end well. You can download a transcript of this story at https://nightlightpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Penny-Incompatible-by-Errick-Nunnally.pdf Thanks to the NIGHTLIGHT Legio...

This week, we have another story from the Percivals universe by Eboni Dunbar. Last month, we met a Black woman in Victorian England kicking vampire ass with music–this time she squares up against werewolves, and we learn the fate of Alexander Percival. NIGHTLIGHT would not be possible without our patrons. If you enjoy this podcast, consider joining the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon at https://patre...

This week, we're interviewing author Eboni Dunbar, author of The Percivals. We've also got some good news that we're only sharing with patrons--next week's episode is another story from the Percivals universe! We'll learn what happened to Alexander Percival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Yay! A new episode! This one features a queer Black woman kicking vampire ass. Enjoy your early access! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Members of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion (that means you!) now get early access to episodes! This episode will air on Thursday 2/7/19, so please don't share with the outside world until then. Feel free to talk about it as much as you want, though.  Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Hello NIGHTLIGHT Legion! It's time for a True Frights episode--content that is just for you. I hope you enjoy! Please let me know if you'd like a transcription of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, a story from new writer C.J. Silver about man's best friend...even in death. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

UPDATE: the previous file was corrupted, so I've uploaded a new file that plays to the end. I'm so sorry for the inconvenience. For our season finale, we imagine a trip to the Twilight Zone. Members of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion also get access to the script for this episode. Make sure you check out the attachments! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at ht...

This story, from author A.Z. Louise , warns us of what can happen when we writers take our job too seriously. Research is an important part of any good story, but where should we draw the line in our quest for an authentic tale? Read the full story or listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy No...

This week, we have flash fiction from Aigner Wilson and Nicole Givens Kurtz. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, a story about what Hell is really like...and who goes there. https://wp.me/p9SlJ8-5i Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

This week, we talk to Eden Royce , author of Episode 2 (Basque of the Red Death) about the Blaxploitation movie, ABBY, and hint at a bonus episode coming on Friday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

In this episode, we kick off the horror holiday month and share a creepy true story. What would you do if you knew you weren’t alone, and had no way of knowing who--or what--was with you and what they wanted? Listen to the full story right now, or read it on the website . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Hi. I’m Tonia Thompson, writer and creator of NIGHTLIGHT: The Black Horror Podcast. This week, we have another story from Charles Chesnutt. Charles was the first widely recognized Black American fiction writer. Like The Gray Wolf’s Ha’nt, this story is also from his collection: Conjure Woman. The Conjurer’s Revenge is one of my favorite stories of the collection, but truly, all of his stories are...

Nothing good can come of two girls playing with conjure magic. This week's episode comes to us from Linda D. Addison, who tells us what it means to have power in your blood without respecting it. Linda D. Addison is an award-winning author of four collections, including How To Recognize A Demon Has Become Your Friend, and the first African-American recipient of the HWA Bram Stoker Award®. Her stor...

In this dystopian tale, W.E.B. Du Bois explores the color line and  its political implications after a catastrophic event. It is a work of  fiction reminiscent of the Twilight Zone, almost 20 years before Rod  Serling was born. Read The Comet on Project Gutenberg: https://www.gutenberg.org/files/15210/15210-h/15210-h.htm#Chapter_X This story is narrated by Hollis Monroe, and the audio is used by p...