Don't Fall Asleep
FiksjonIn search of a SPINE-CHILLING podcast to keep you up at night? Then tune that dial to "Don't Fall Asleep"! In each episode, we'll hear short horror stories from the popular subreddit NoSleep, and maybe even some tales from published authors. From mysterious disappearances to haunted houses, our podcast will take you on a journey through the MACABRE that will leave you on the edge of your seat! So what are you waiting for? Don't fall asleep just yet - join us on our journey through the dark and twisted world of horror. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/blood-bound-books2/support
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- A Missing Hiker Call Changed How I Take Night Shifts (00:52:00)
Tonight, we’ll hear a genre that I love—park ranger stories!Carson Hale is a senior ranger in northern Arizona. Around 6:30 one night, a call comes in to locate a missing hiker along the Cottonwood Wash trail. As Carson follows the hiker’s trail by following his footprints, he finds much more than he bargained for, and something else finds him!This story is called A Missing Hiker Call Changed How I Take Night Shifts Forever, and was written by Pentyworth223…Author's Reddit page with more stories: https://www.reddit.com/user/pentyworth223/
- Halloween Haunt pt 1 (00:27:22)
Ready for part 2?! Click here and check out Justine's channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AuQPNUoEBWMDenizens of the night, welcome to another episode of the Macabre! The terrifying.Tonight, I’ve got a special treat! A special HALLOWEEN treat, no less! Yes, I know; Halloween has passed us by this year, but it’s not too far in the rear view! And I’ve got a story to tell you that has two parts—and you don’t have to wait a week to catch part 2! …now isn’t that a change of pace?Ours is a story of two Halloweens—one happening now, and one from a year prior. In the past, Nixie is arriving on her first day at a Scare park, where everyone is running amok and things are disorganized. In the present, a mysterious killer is hunting down the workers from last year’s Scare park! What could have happened? And who is killing the cast?!This story is called “Halloween Haunt”, and was written by Justine Perry.
- They Wait in the Basement || WITCH HOUSE Part 2 (00:53:21)
PART 1: https://redcircle.com/shows/4f0477c6-7e26-4677-b47a-b0003f798687/episodes/15d85f34-44cd-42d5-b03a-89e223e09fcbTonight, we’ll discover what happens to our dear friends from part 1 of Witch House by A.G. Hilton!Here is a quick recap: Conrad and Peter are two brothers who are running a crime ring out of a sleazy motel. Peter met a new client, and acquired a sample of some new product. He likely took most of it, and planted a baggie of it on Morgan, one of the working girls. Conrad found it, and decided to take Morgan and his muscle-Wes to see the seller—the mysterious Ma Hoyt.The three arrive at her spooky manse, which is surrounded by dead-eyed lackeys hanging around, one of whom seems particularly interested in Wes. She invites them in and serves them a strange, aromatic tea, which leaves them calmer but also strangely dazed. As Conrad explains their situation to Ma Hoyt, she decides to put Morgan through a trial to test her innocence. Silas, Ma Hoyt’s right hand man, pushes a button below a desk, and a trap door opens beneath Morgan, plunging her into darkness.Conrad and Wes remain, muddled and suspicious, as Ma Hoyt intently watches a closed circuit camera feed.Without further ado—this is part 2 of Witch House, written by A.G. Hilton.Link to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton: https://shorturl.at/pFKRY
- The Witch in the Old Walker House || WITCH HOUSE Part 1 (00:57:43)
Tonight, we’ll hear part 1 of a delicious 2 part Halloween story—brought to us by A.G. Hilton.Our scene opens on Halloween afternoon as a working girl, Morgan, is hurrying away from her “employer”, Conrad. As it turns out, some product has gone missing, and he believes she is the culprit. But the seller is the enigmatic Ma Hoyt, who took up residence in the Walker House some years prior.Now, as Conrad, Morgan, and their muscle, Wes drive toward the old Walker house to set things right on Halloween night, the shadows seem to have a life of their own, and old secrets seem to claw their way up into the waning daylight.This story is called Witch House, and was written by A.G. Hilton
- The Witch in the Hollow (00:17:19)
Tonight, we’ll hear a classic tale featuring a back woods witch!Our story opens in the hollow between three hills, where a young woman is meeting an old crone at dusk. Talk about stereotypically spooky, right?! The old woman strikes a deal with the girl that will allow her to discover news of some loved ones she left behind. But as a wicked smile dawns on the crone’s face and distant voices come riding on the wind, the young girl discovers the true price of the bargain she made.This story is called The Hollow of the Three Hills, and was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Ahem- yes, THAT Nathaniel Hawthorne, of Scarlet Letter fame. Enjoy…
- The Hanging Tree (Cul-De-Sacrifice) (01:08:20)
Tonight, we'll hear a chilling yarn in the shade of the old hanging tree!Pardon the lack of introduction-- I'm still dealing with the fallout of losing my old recording machine. Drats!We'll follow Baker as he begins to settle into his new home. A neighbor drops by with a housewarming gift-- but that's not all. She shares with him the strange tradition that she claims has kept their quiet little court safe, and he must participate... or else.This story is called "Cul-De-Sacrifice", and was written by Darren Todd. It is the titular story from his upcoming collection! If you enjoy it, please make sure to support him and grab a copy when it comes out later this month.
- What It Takes (00:55:16)
Tonight, we’ve got two stories in one! Well, so to speak. Our story opens upon a man with a lead, chasing it down to New Orleans, where he meets a woman in a bar with some information.Our scene fades to black and reopens upon Riff, a young student who is high above his school’s theater eating lunch in the catwalk! It’s quiet there, and he can enjoy his lunch in peace. But when two students dip into the green room, Riff witnesses something he wasn’t supposed to see—and no it’s not hanky panky! This story is called “What It Takes”, and was written by Darren ToddPlaylist of Darren's stories: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVuLNEtmg2vBG5fbtxz7_aqguQWF0IQTYDarren's author page (keep an eye out for his next release!) https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B07C756SGS?ingress=0&visitId=c4841da3-86f0-4c38-88c9-b3124b9d3a15&ref_=ap_rdr&ccs_id=427acb44-5622-400b-ac42-e79f4226eac0
- The Old Blood (00:32:25)
Tonight, we’ll visit an old friend in the family.Yes, that family—the mob! Do you recall the story The Man for the Job? If not, I’ll link it on your screen for those on Youtube, and I’ll put a link in the show notes for our podcast listeners. In The Man for the Job, we met two hired hands working for the Gorecki crime family who were tasked with burying a certain item on consecrated ground, and—as usual—things didn’t go as planned.Today, we’ll catch up with the new boss of the Gorecki family, and find out if dreams really do come true! Ha ha ha haThis story is called “The Old Blood” and was written by A.G. HiltonCheck out THE MAN FOR THE JOB here to get caught up: https://tinyurl.com/3r8c4pzz
- Some Ghost Towns Shouldn't Be Explored (00:37:28)
Denizens of the night, welcome to another episode of the macabre; the terrifying.Tonight, we’ll visit a GHOST TOWN!Don’t you just love the idea of a ghost town? Heck, even the name itself sets the mood. The three friends in tonight’s story seem to agree with me, which is why they head out to visit one after hearing about it at a local bar. Everything seems normal enough when they arrive. But the thing about ghost towns is that there’s always a reason they became ghosts. This story is called Some Abandoned Towns Shouldn't be Explored, and was written by J.L. Goodwin
- My Neighbors No Longer Exist (00:35:48)
Denizens of the night—welcome to another episode of the macabre; the terrifying!Tonight, we’ll dip a toe into the creeping fog of a haunted bayou—(wind blows, a window clangs open, paper flutter)Holy cow! That startled me! It’s pretty windy out there tonight. Something blew inside the studio… Let’s see here.Well well well! It’s a letter! And it’s addressed to me. Let’s have a look.
- The Story of William Wilson (00:41:03)
Tonight, we’ll hear the tale of a precocious young man, and his frenemy with the same name! In their youth, the pair were a perfect balance to one another. But as the protagonist grows older, he begins to notice his friend resembles him more and more each day—even adopting the same clothing and stride. As he steals into his friend’s room to hurt him late one night, he draws back the covers and runs screaming from his school!This is called “The Story of William Wilson”, and was written by Edgar Allen Poe…
- Black and Silver (00:41:31)
Tonight, we’ll peek around the corner at a man who finds himself haunted by things unseen!We’ve all had the experience of feeling a PRESENCE in an empty room, right?It’s usually a subtle feeling, which begins as an anxiety that a predator is waiting for you just out of sight, ready to strike when your guard is down. I’ve heard it said that this sensation is a vestigial remnant from our collective past, when we were not yet at the top of the food chain.But what if that’s not true? What if that sensation is not vestigial, but still necessary to keep you safe?This story is called: "If you ever think you see something peering at you from around a corner, ignore it" , and was written by J.L. Goodwin.Prologue for J.L. Goodwin's upcoming project: https://shorturl.at/8F2ph
- Of the Sea (Pt.2) (01:10:19)
Tonight, let’s find out what becomes of our boys upriver.Allow me to quickly recap the story so far—I will also link the video on your screen so you may watch it first if you wish: 4 friends head out to relax on the water and hang out. They take their jetskis up a tributary to check it out, and find an old boat. Inside there are strange patterns on the walls and an old book.As they head back up the tributary, one of the friends—Travis—accidentally hits and kills an old man with his jetski. The friends decide to go on home without notifying anyone, and as they speed away, the body left to decay in the sun, a mournful cry echoes through the leaves and across the water…This story is called “Of the Sea”, and was written by A.G. Hilton…
- Of the Sea (Part 1) (00:36:35)
Tonight, let’s have a little summer fun, and take a spin upriver!4 friends set out to kick back, jet ski on the water, and knock back a few drinks together. But what starts as a comfortable way to unwind as a group quickly turns sour, and the four friends begin to wonder if they ever really knew one another at all.This is part 1 of a 2 part story called “Of the Sea”, and was written by A.G. Hilton…
- As Long As the Door Stays Closed (00:43:29)
Tonight, let’s drop in on a boy’s night out!Ah yes, what could be better than relaxing with close friends and unwinding. But our protagonist begins to really unwind, when he discovers something horrifying underneath his good friend’s sink.This story is called As Long as the Door stays Closed, and was written by D.D. Wikman…You can discuss this story and find more from this author here: https://www.reddit.com/r/Saturdead/
- PROGRESSION (00:42:21)
No intro this week-- I was under the weather a bit but still wanted to get a story out.This is Progression, and was written by Darren Todd
- The Great Horned One (00:45:18)
Tonight, let’s sneak out together and head over to a FIELD PARTY!Our story follows two best friends—16 year old boys—who are trying to find their way in the world and fit in. One evening, they set out together along with the older brother of one of the boys, to a field party, where they will see their crushes and—maybe—establish themselves as cool, mature dudes. But during that process, they find themselves in an old, dark barn, where they discover that not all urban legends are entirely fictitious.This story is called “The Great Horned One” and was written by J.L. GoodwinMore from this author: https://www.reddit.com/user/JLGoodwin1990/comments/1gcdeti/a_compilation_of_all_my_nosleep_and_scarystories/
- Trophy Hunter (00:39:48)
Tonight, our camera fades in on a tender scene, as a man and a woman lie sleeping side by side on a quiet night in a gorgeous mansion in the countryside. The night insects chirp their lullabys ; all is still and peaceful. But as the man begins to stir, an uncomfortable darkness moves over the room. The insects are driven into discordance. The picture of peace is transfigured to nightmare by the press of cold flesh.This story is called "Trophy Hunter" , and was written by A.G. Hilton. Let us make our visit…
- The Gospel According to Teddy, Pt. 2 (00:36:02)
Denizens of the Night, welcome to another episode of the macabre, the terrifyin-- oh, skip the intro! I just can’t wait to finish the story!First, allow me to quickly refresh you on our story so far.The decade is the 80s. Greg is a counselor at a weight loss camp for kids. On his first day, he meets a few of his fellow counselors some of whom seem a bit…off. He also meets—and hits it off with—two geeky kids who are into Star Wars and comics—Ty, and Billy. After the grizzly death of the camp director, Greg takes the kids back to their cabin to await the police, only to be attacked by his female co-counselor with a knife! She is stabbed in the struggle and dies. Shortly after another counselor comes to the cabin, who seems to think Greg is in on some grand scheme, but to what ends we don’t know. Greg runs to the main cabin only to find the camp nurse has been strangled to death next to the director! The shape of the camp cook moves ominously inside the building. Greg runs back to his cabin, and we’re ready to pick back up! This is “The Gospel According to Teddy”, and was written by Darren Todd. Our curtain rises….
- The Gospel According to Teddy (00:44:32)
Tonight, school’s out, baby! And it’s time to go to summer camp!Our story follows a camp counselor on his first year at a summer weight loss camp. He has high expectations for the summer as he meets his campers, and --weird-- but nice enough fellow counselors. But as some of the other counselors huddle together and exchange hushed words and secretive glances, he begins to wonder if there is more going on at this camp than he initially surmised!This story is called "The Gospel According to Teddy ", and was written by Darren Todd.----Here is a link to more of Darren's work: https://shorturl.at/gaLQX
- She Waits in the Old Barn (00:48:41)
Tonight, we’ll finish the second part of the story “Jaws of Fate” by A.G. Hilton!In our last episode, we met Sienna, a runaway paramour on the run from a crime boss. She found her way down south near Brighton, where she was drugged and imprisoned by Floyd, a farmer.As the paths of our runaway, our detectives, our hired gun and our farmer collide, who will walk away, and who will become food for the swine?This story is called Jaws of Fate, and was written by A.G. HiltonLink to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton: https://shorturl.at/pFKRY
- There's Something Evil in the Old Barn (00:59:04)
Tonight, we’ll take a spin down the backroads, and see what kind of cane we can raise!Our story tonight follows several people, as they are drawn to a farmhouse in the middle of the countryside. This farmhouse seems to be the nexus for some kind of force which scrambles cell phones and disrupts machinery. But what secrets will they uncover out back by the barn? And what secrets is the kindly old farmer keeping?This story is called “Jaws of Fate”, and was written by A.G. Hilton.Link to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton: https://shorturl.at/pFKRY
- There's Something Down Here With Us (00:44:15)
Tonight, we’ll swim with the horrors in the deep blue sea!Our story follows three friends on a Scuba expedition while on holiday from university. Being the experienced divers they are, the three enjoy exploring the vibrant coral reefs and mysteries of the Papua New Guinea ocean water.But when they come across a large, circular, flat area of seabed, and notice that every other fish is avoiding that area, the trio come to realize that even the most dangerous shark around may not be at the top of the food chain.This story is called “I went on a scuba diving vacation with my two friends. We encountered something terrifying” And was written by J.L. GoodwinPrologue for J.L. Goodwin's upcoming project: https://shorturl.at/8F2ph
- yard S.A.L.E. (01:00:59)
Tonight, we’ll go garage sailing, and find ourselves some KILLER DEALS! Ha!Our story follows an avid attender of yard sales, who has come to know the yard sale culture like the back of his hand. But one day, he comes across a sign that gives him pause. “yard” is written in lower case letters, while “sale” is written like an acronym, with a period in between each letter. Little does he know that this observation will change his life in ways he couldn’t foresee. This story is called “S.A.L.E., and was written by Darren Todd.
- Miscreation (00:40:56)
Tonight, we’ll have a seat next to a distressed parent on a park bench!You’re probably thinking that doesn’t sound very scary. It sounds more sad, actually. And in a way, it is! But what if I told you that, against all odds, parent and child were reunited! You would rejoice, right? But then, what if I told you that the child that returned to them, was not quite the same one they lost?This story is called “Miscreation” and was written by A.G. HiltonLink to "Nightside Tales", written by A.G. Hilton: https://shorturl.at/pFKRY