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/adchoicesSee 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/adchoicesSee 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/adchoicesSee 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. Check out Electric Literature and her Minorities in Publishing Podcast. You can read more of her work in Best American Essays 2018 and Everyday People: The Color of Life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

What happens when the past comes back to haunt you? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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/adchoicesSee 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—especially one with a twist, and In the Beginning delivers on both counts. What would it take to make you abandon your partner? What would you do for them? How much pain would you endure? This story asks that and more.So sit back, turn out the lights, and enjoy In the Beginning by Tythitia Green. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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.pdfThanks to the NIGHTLIGHT Legion for supporting this podcast. Go to https://patreon.com/nightlightpod to join us. NIGHTLIGHT is 100% patron funded.You can also make a one-time donation at https://paypal.me/NightlightPodcastNarration by Cherrae Stuart. Production by Tonia Thompson. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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 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://patreon.com/nightlightpod. You can also make a one-time donation to the podcast via PayPal at https://paypal.me/NightlightPodcast.You can read a transcription of the story here: https://nightlightpod.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/The-Percivals-London-Calling.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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

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

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

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

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 excellent. In a time when most African Americans were writing about the harsh life of Black people in America, Charles wrote--and preserved--our traditions. Fiction can be a luxury in difficult times, and at a time when Black people were fighting for their very lives, Charles Chesnutt saw the role fiction could play in healing a nation. And, for that, I am thankful.And now, Conjurer’s Revenge by Charles Chesnutt.The Conjurer’s Revenge on Project GutenbergThanks to our newest patron, Kay. We couldn’t do this without you.You, too, can keep us from going the way of the horse in this story by becoming a patron. Go to patreon.com/nightlightpodto become a part of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion. You can join us for as little as $1 per month.If Patreon isn’t your jam, you can make a one-time donation to the podcast via Paypal. Go to paypal.me/NightlightPodcastto help us pay Black horror writers.Every dollar helps, and we appreciate every single one of our members and donors, but if you aren't able to support us financially, sharing and reviewing the podcast is immensely helpful in attracting advertisers and sponsors.Today’s narration is provided by Librivox.org, free of charge. The narrator is James K. White. Audio production by Jen Zink.Thanks again for listening. We’ll be back next week with another story.====Show Notes:Thanks to librivox.org for the narration audio for this episode, and Jen Zink of the Skiffy and Fanty Show for the audio production.You can read more of Chesnutt’s work on Project Gutenberg.If you’d like to keep this podcast alive, you can join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion by going to patreon.com/nightlightpod.You can also make a one-time donation to the podcast via Paypal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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 story, “The Power” was originally published in the 2004 anthology Dark Dreams.Addison is a co-editor of Sycorax’s Daughters (Cedar Grove Publishing), an anthology of horror fiction/poetry by African-American women. You can catch her work in the anthologies Dark Voices (Lycan Valley Press), Cosmic Underground (Cedar Grove Publishing), Scary Out There (Simon Schuster), and The Beauty of Death (Independent Legions Publishing). Her site: www.lindaaddisonpoet.com.This week's episode is brought to you in part by our patrons. You can become a member of the NIGHTLIGHT Legion for as little as $1 and get access to perks such as behind-the-scenes updates, bonus stories, and extended interviews with our authors. All patrons also get ad-free episodes.If you prefer to make a one-time donation to help us pay Black writers, go to PayPal.Me/NightlightPodcast.This week’s episode is also brought to you by Audible. Try Audible today by going to nightlightpod.com/audible to get 30 days and 2 books free! This week, I recommend FRESH INK, an anthology of stories that features an author aired on NIGHTLIGHT: Lamar Giles, who wrote Wilson’s Pawn and Lawn, one of our most popular episodes so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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_XThis story is narrated by Hollis Monroe, and the audio is used by permission of Escape Artists Inc. and Pseudopod, who have been active and vocal supporters of NIGHTLIGHT since day one.As always, we appreciate your support. If you like this podcast, you can join us on Patreon at patreon.com/nightlightpod. Reviews on iTunes are immensely helpful, as are shares on social media and in real life with friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Werewolves in space...need we say more?You can read the transcript of the episode on the NIGHTLIGHT website.You can read more of Danny's work on EFNIKS.com: http://efniks.com/fiction-pages/2018/3/14/the-moon-and-other-beasts-i-keep-with-me Or in FIYAH Literary Magazine: http://www.fiyahlitmag.com/product/issue-three-sundown-towns/ We've got 2 episodes of Season 2 funded and if you want more NIGHTLIGHT we need your help. To support NIGHTLIGHT so we can continue to #PayBlackWriters, go to http://www.patreon.com/nightlightpod or http://paypal.me/NightlightPodcast. Our interview with Danny will air later this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we hear a story from Sharon Cullars. Sharon tells us what happens when the dead can't rest.===========Show notes:You can learn more about Sharon via her website at www.sharoncullars.com or follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/SharonCullars You can read the issue of Weirdbook Magazine with Sharon's story on Kindle or paperback: https://amzn.to/2mXQgIB To learn more about our narrator, Cherrae Stuart, visit cherraelstuart.com. Our audio editor for this story was Jen Zink. The story was edited by Tonia Thompson and Dionne Obeso. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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 comes from the first widely known Black novelist, Charles Chesnutt. If you're familiar with American Southern lore, you've probably heard of haints, a kind of spirit feared by many. We think you'll enjoy this story of conjure and revenge. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee 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, The Stiffening, by Nicole Sconiers examines intergenerational trauma that awaits all the women in the family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when the devil comes to collect on a soul he was promised? This week's story is from author Lamar Giles. Narrated by Rodney Blu.You can find more of Lamar's work by visiting lamargiles.com.If you want to pre-order his YA mystery, SPIN, visit https://amzn.to/2u3yebR To pre-order his YA anthology, Fresh Ink, go to https://amzn.to/2NEmR21 And if you're like us, and can't wait to read more of Lamar's work, why not grab a copy of Fake ID, his YA Thriller? https://amzn.to/2L6x2ep A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Eden is a full-time writer living in the UK, and as you’ll hear in her interview after the story, a fan of Edgar Allan Poe. Here’s her story, Basque of the Red Death, a tale of vengeance, corsets, and magic.Content Warning: sexual predators, objectification of womenA transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.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/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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