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A death has occurred, and an odd one at that! Strange tales of unseen things rustling in the foliage, and the mangled corpse of the victim... could a man have done all that... we work with the evidence we have... let's ask the witness what happened.

Why did I drop Pickman, the Mad Artist of Boston... Don't be impatient. I'm getting to that... but first, maybe let's turn on the light for this next part... God, I wouldn't be alive if I'd ever seen what that man—if he was a man—saw... Originally recorded Dec. 2023

An antiquarian's journey through backwoods New England turns sinister as he spots a foreboding old house. Seeking shelter from the elements, he sees no other option but to take refuge in the dark, unwelcoming building. Dilapidated and far from the path of ordinary travelers, he assumes it to be abandoned.... and enters. Originally recorded Jan. 2024.

What... that house across the street... No, there isn't anything particularly interesting about that house. Are you looking to buy? Well, then, that changes things! I'll tell you what I know. Originally recorded April 2023. Guest Narrators: Ponchmonster as "Jenny" Nova Nocturn as "The Realtor," and "DJ Batos" ► CREDITS: Story by DNA Image by Nova Nocturn "Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy" by Myuu | License: CC BY-NC 3.0 "Old Gramophone Melody 100bpm.wav" by Johnnie_Holiday | License: CC0 "ding.wav" by tim.kahn | License: CC BY 4.0

My husband has been acting strange, lately... And that's saying something! All he wants to do is wear this pastel orange towel and... wait... I think he's trying to tell me something.... Is he humming? A Christmas story nightmare. Originally recorded Feb. 2024. ► CREDITS: Story by Ben Wooding, licensed with author's permission

A guilty man confesses to a horrible crime. The details surrounding the case are strange, to say the least... An incessant ringing, and a pale blue eye. The Imp of the Perverse is back again, ready to claim another victim of conscience. "The Tell-Tale Heart" is a classic work of American Gothic fiction. Published in 1843, Edgar Allan Poe's timeless horror tale explores themes of paranoia, guilt, and madness. ► CREDITS: expectant 0R_65m by Setuniman, License: CC BY-NC 4.0 preoccupied 1Q21 by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 oops 1A71 by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 piano loop 1E71 by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 surprised 0T_49plr by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 pensive atmosphere 0_20d by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 heart beat increasing 116642.wav by klankbeeld, License: CC BY 4.0 mark time 1P77b by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 scattered thoughts 0T_34pe by Setuniman, CC BY-NC 4.0 Cornered by Myuu, License: CC BY-NC 3.0

A typical breakfast date turns creepy, as Jack confronts Ernesto about his disturbing dream. Slide into the diner booth and order up a greasy plate of hash browns. Join us for a collaborative nightmare adventure. 📖 STORY: "Recurring with Breakfast" by Radar DeBoard. Guest Narrators: "Phoenix Fire YT" as "Narrator" "The Panic Within" as "Waitress" "Silver Underworld" as "Ernesto" - Check out his Sleep Channel ► CREDITS:   "Frozen 1023" by Setuniman licensed under CCBY-NC 4.0 "alarm-kitchenFire.ogg" by Setuniman licensed under CCBY 3.0 "War Horn Dark Cinematic Sound Effect" by anderson91santos licensed under CC0 "NYC-diner-2-ambience-ambiance-by-EDLUNDART.wav" by edlundart licensed under CC0

A slighted man bitterly vows revenge against his rival. What did he do? None can say. One thing is for certain, never insult a Montresor. Nemo me Impune Lacessit. By Edgar Allan Poe. Special thanks to Dr. Torment as "Fortunato" ► CREDITS:  Image by Unknown Artist via PickPik "Scarlatti - Sonata in A minor - K 7 - Arranged for Cimbalom" by GregorQuendel licensed under CCBY-NC 4.0 "unavoidable 1r91" by Setuniman licensed under CCBY-NC 4.0 "chains shaking.mp3" by Pr3tzelz licensed under CC0

The time has come! Quick, before we lose our nerve. ► CREDITS: Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "Cinematic music.wav" by Sami_Hiltunen licensed under CC0 "10835 big fire loop.wav" by Robinhood76 licensed under CCBYNC 4.0 "LIVE PLAY ZERO-G" by XHALE303 licensed under CCBYNC 4.0 "Unlike Home - Fear The Eldritch" by Coltrin Compositions licensed with artist's permission

I know who you are... what you want... I won't make it easy for you.  When the time comes, be ready. ► CREDITS: Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "Insomniac Drum Loop.wav" by Stereo Surgeon licensed under CC0 "Sad Sorrowful Piano" by guitarman213 licensed under CC0 "Thoughts.wav" by Lost_Dream licensed under CCBY 4.0 "ETHERIAL CHOIR" by XHALE303 licensed under CCBY 4.0 "CinematicBoomNorm.wav" by HerbertBoland licensed under CCBYNC 4.0

Ok... I definitely did not just see that happen! Maybe I should go away again, but something keeps me here... ► CREDITS: Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "High Ambient Horror Music" by Audio_Dread licensed under CCBYNC 4.0 "Dark Ambient Drone" by PatrickLieberkind licensed under CCBY 4.0 "Undead Pulse.wav" by Lilliryth-SFX licensed under CCBY 3.0 "bad stuff" by rucisko licensed under CC0 "CinematicBoomNorm.wav" by HerbertBoland licensed under CCBYNC 4.0

Ah, Paris, the city of light, love, and paranormal experiences... On second thought, I think I felt better at home. ► CREDITS: Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "Eleonor's Will. - Electronic track music" by frankum licensed under CCBY 4.0 "Dead Pulse.wav" by Lilliryth-SFX licensed under CCBY 3.0 "CinematicBoomNorm.wav" by HerbertBoland licensed under CCBYNC 4.0

After some unsettling experiences, a trip to Mont Saint-Michel is the perfect getaway. Is it enough to restore one's troubled mind, or could there be more to these strange sensations? ► CREDITS: Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "orica.wav" by tim.kahn licensed under CCBYNC 4.0 "CinematicBoomNorm.wav" by HerbertBoland licensed under CCBYNC 4.0

Ever thought of the terror of the invisible world and the limitation of our senses? Delve into the mystery and psychological struggle of "The Horla," by Guy De Maupassant. ► CREDITS:  Image "Isolation" by Camilla licensed under CCBY 2.0 "Gymnopédie No. 1 (Classical Cover) Erik Satie" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "CinematicBoomNorm.wav" by HerbertBoland licensed under CCBYNC 4.0

After receiving a concerning letter from an old friend, a man embarks on a quest of consolation. Will companionship be enough to alleviate the melancholy of the Lord of the House of Usher? Entrez, š'il vous plaît, and discover the haunting history behind "The Fall of the House of Usher," by Edgar Poe. 📖 Read with me:  - https://www.gutenberg.org/files/2148/2148-h/2148-h.htm#chap2.8  ► CREDITS: Image by Unknown Artist via PickPik "Running Horse with a Rider" by sonically_sound licensed under CCBYNC 4.0 "Outsider" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Nostalgic Place" by Myuu licensed under YouTube Audio Library "Grotesque Fantasia" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Shelter" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Misconception (Piano Version)" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Silent Turmoil" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Identity Crisis" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0 "Wasted Wonderland (Piano Version)" by Myuu licensed under CCBYNC 3.0