NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

In this interview with "Aunt Sadie's Surprise" author Michelle Mellon, we talk writing process, Black matriarchal culture, and....buried socks.You can learn more about Michelle's work at her website mpmellon.com Buy her Haunted Hamburg story collection: https://amzn.to/3JrGO86 Buy "Down by the Sea and Other Tales of Dark Destiny": https://www.amazon.com/Down-Sea-Other-Tales-Destiny/dp/1948318210

Every family has a heritage, but what happens when that heritage is death?“Aunt Sadie’s Surprise” by Michelle Mellon.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Marion Toro.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom*****All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers.*****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.*****

In this interview with R.J. Joseph, author of Bettina and Conflict Resolution (season 5, episode 1), we discuss her inspiration, writing process, and her career in academia. Buy R.J.'s book Hell Hath No Sorrow Like a Woman Haunted at your local indie bookstore, or via Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Hath-Sorrow-Woman-Haunted/dp/1990082181/

What do you do when you despise your betrothed?“Bettina” by R.J. Joseph. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomNIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers.*****Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy.******

Enjoy our interview with Kai and learn more about her other work, how she writes and recharges, and her favorite works of horror.

Are these 2 sisters the hunters or the hunted in this dystopian tale of the Demented, zombie-like monsters.“Sisters” by Kai Leakes. A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Davis Walden.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomNIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers.*****Want ad-free episodes? A shoutout on the podcast? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy.******

Another double feature! A woman seeks long overdue revenge, and a malicious lake feeds on those who wander too close.“The Dead Circle” and “Lake Tuesday” by Tonia Ransom.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom.Produced by Tonia Ransom.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom*****NIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers.*****Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy.******

A southern gothic double feature!“I Will Not Walk in Darkness” and “High Water Slack” by Jamie Grimes.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Devante Johnson.Produced by Jen Zink.Executive Producer and Host: Tonia RansomNIGHTLIGHT is distributed by Rusty Quill. All ad funds go toward compensating Tonia for her labor. All NIGHTLIGHT Legion contributions fund pay for our authors, narrators, and sound designers.*****Want ad-free episodes? New stories every single week? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy.******

A hoodoo apprentice accidentally invites a demonic book bound in human flesh to the town of Gunnaway, Texas, causing supernatural earthquakes, tornadoes…and more.See the end of the show notes for spoilery content warnings.Subscribe to Afflicted now at https://pod.link/afflicted. A transcript of this episode is available on the Afflicted website (afflictedaudio.com).====This episode is ad-free thanks to our IndieGoGo supporters. Future episodes will contain ads. For ad-free episodes, join the Descendants on Patreon at https://patreon.com/afflicted, or purchase individual episodes or a season pass on the Apollo Podcasts App.====Ways to support Afflicted:Buy Afflicted merch at https://merch.afflictedaudio.comGive us a shoutout on Twitter @afflictedaudioLeave a review on your podcast listening app======Cast & Crew======M'Shai Dash as Mamma CherrieAmanda Hufford as Becky HarrisonChristian Young as August CaldwellKamran Nikhad as Sheriff Robert "Bob" DaughertyKim Gasiciel as Rhonda CaldwellMarion Toro as Gemma CaldwellCalvin Joyal as Deputy Andre PierceCass Minter as KellyIvy Le as Dana GriggsRaiden T. as Ethan CaldwellJen Zink as JaniceTonia Ransom as Agatha Williams Creator & Writer: Tonia RansomDirector & Executive Producer: Tonia Ransom & Jen ZinkSound Design: Jen ZinkMusic & Theme: Lillian BoydCo-Executive Producer: Mike FlanaganAssociate Producer: Crystal H.Sponsored in part by: Allison BagleyAfflicted is produced by Ransom Media Productions and distributed by Rusty Quill.======Content Warnings (may contain spoilers)Grief, death of a child, graphic murder, gore, supernatural horror, medical trauma, natural disasters, mental health slurs=====