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NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

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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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Presenting: HARD DRIVE

We are very grateful to the wonderful people at Voyage Media for supporting our show and we're proud to share a trailer for their new production 'Hard Drive", starring Erica Sinclair ( Stranger Things ) and created by The Neese Twins ( Umbrella Academy ). See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 27, 20263 min

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 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 to enjoy. ***** See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Sep 08, 202519 minSeason 8Ep. 4

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 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/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 19, 202534 minSeason 8Ep. 3

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 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 as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ***** See Privacy Policy ...

Mar 21, 202525 minSeason 8Ep. 2

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 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? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories fo...

Feb 18, 202533 minSeason 8Ep. 1

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 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 as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Mar 21, 202416 minSeason 7Ep. 4

Flash Fiction by Overcomer Ibiteye and Bibi Osha

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 produce more stories for you to enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

Mar 07, 202415 minSeason 7Ep. 3

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 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://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 22, 202435 minSeason 7Ep. 2

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 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 produce more stories for you to enjoy. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy...

Feb 08, 202431 minSeason 7Ep. 1

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 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 your podcasts, and follow the Dead-eye slaves' rebellion against the Visionaries. Season 2 premiere...

Nov 20, 202328 min

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 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 Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 14, 202331 min

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. 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-Starbird Leif - Tom Moorman Guest Starring: Benjamin Burdick as Officer Valvoline Jessica Morris as Mary W...

Nov 06, 202346 min

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 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 NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ...

Oct 31, 202337 minSeason 6Ep. 27

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 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. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy...

Oct 26, 202333 minSeason 6Ep. 26

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 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy P...

Oct 19, 202322 minSeason 6Ep. 25

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 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 produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Oct 12, 202335 minSeason 6Ep. 24

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 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 more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See P...

Oct 05, 202331 minSeason 6Ep. 23

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 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 month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

Sep 28, 202325 minSeason 6Ep. 22

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 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 $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Sep 14, 202326 minSeason 6Ep. 21

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 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 help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adc...

Aug 31, 202339 minSeason 6Ep. 20

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 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 enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://ar...

Aug 17, 202326 minSeason 6Ep. 19

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 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 Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Learn more ...

Jul 27, 202333 minSeason 6Ep. 18

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 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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/priv...

Jul 13, 202323 minSeason 6Ep. 17

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 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/dgRdnTX ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as li...

Jun 29, 20231 hrSeason 6Ep. 16

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 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 Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ***** Learn more a...

Jun 22, 202341 minSeason 6Ep. 16

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 is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart. 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 Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. Join at nigh...

Jun 15, 202346 minSeason 6Ep. 14

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. 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. Join at nightlightpod.com/legion ***** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Priv...

Jun 08, 20238 minSeason 6Ep. 13

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 by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Davis Walden. 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. Join at nightlightpod.com/legion ***** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy a...

May 25, 202323 minSeason 6Ep. 12

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 NIGHTLIGHT website. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart. Produced by Davis Walden. 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. Join at nightlightpod.com/legion ***** Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/...

May 10, 202320 minSeason 6Ep. 11

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 and translated work. Links mentioned in the episode: YouTube Channel: https://youtube.com/@ToddSullivanacrowsflying Samjoko Magazine: https://www.samjokomagazine.com/ The Windshine Chronicles: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B3GZW9M?binding=kindle_edition&qid=1682297971&sr=8-1&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tukn ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus c...

May 04, 202332 minSeason 6Ep. 10
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