August 13, 2025 • 28 mins
Three look-alike cousins. One runaway pup. And the Backwoods of Strickfield after dark… what could go wrong? When Daisy May’s dog bolts into the trees, Mouse (Maddy), Eileen, and Daisy May give chase—and stumble into something hungry lurking in the brush. Engines roar, claws scrape, and a battered pickup becomes their only lifeline as the creature closes in. The girls race to escape the Backwoods before the monster makes them disappear. A fast, fun creature feature set in the Strickfield universe—equal parts scary, funny, and full-throttle adventure.
Things Come in Threes by Rob Fields
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Speaker 1 (00:01):
Three cousins, one runaway dog, and the backwoods that doesn't forgive.
After dark, when the howls start and the trees begin
to move, they learn the thing out there hunts in
threes and it's already chosen them.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
What's that You want to be scared? Come with me.
He will experience tales over our roam, ghosts and death.
It is not recommended for the week at our heart listeners,
(00:48):
in the dark, it's more fun at that way way.
This is Weekly Speaking.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Hello, my spookies. It's Wednesday, and you know what that means.
It's time for a little spooky in your weekly. I'm
your host and narrator, Enrique Cuto, and tonight's story, well,
it involves going into the deep dark woods to find
(01:25):
a lost don. What could possibly go wrong? But before
we get to that, I want to say thank you
all so much for listening to the program. It's, of
course still summertime and a lot of people aren't ready
for spooky season yet. But you, my dear spookies, you
need spooky season all year long, just like I do.
(01:49):
And that's why we're here bringing you something new and
scary every Wednesday. And of course a terrifying and true
crime or folklore story on Mondays, and you just never
know what might pop up on Friday. In fact, this
week I'll be joined by my buddy David to talk
about the vampire Killer epic Blade from nineteen ninety seven.
(02:13):
So make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcasting app
so you don't miss a thing. And if you want
to support the show for as little as one dollar
a month, you can head to Weeklyspooky dot Com slash Join.
You get two bonus episodes every month and our undying gratitude.
At Weeklyspooky dot Com slash Join, you'll also get access
(02:36):
to over five years of audiobooks and creepypastas. But as
for tonight, they say the woods keep their secrets in
sets of three, three warnings, three chances to run, and
three who don't make it home. Tonight, three cousins chase
(02:56):
a missing pup into the dark and find something that
isn't lost at all. It's hunting, So get comfortable because
the story begins right after this. Things Come in Threes
(03:22):
by Rob Fields. Ariel Miron comes into the mousehole and
sees me playing Donkey Kong on the full sized Arcade cabinet.
What's up, I ask her after finishing a tough level.
You should see the look on her face when she's
pointing out the door. Tell me that picture out here
(03:45):
is a joke. Mouse. When Ariel and me go out
in the hallway, she points to the picture. You're saying,
there are actually three of you. I know there's you
and your cousin, Aileen, but you've seriously got another twin cousin.
I smirk, Yeah, kind of funny, huh. Anyway, I was
(04:08):
wondering when you'd finally see this picture. It's always been
hanging here. In the picture, a Leen's in the middle.
I'm on her left. Then I point to our other
cousin on the right. This is Daisy May. Ariel's given
me that look. Now she's either gonna say she hates me,
(04:29):
like she's always doing, or just look at me kind
of funny. Actually she's looking at me funny and I
hate you Mouse, I shrug. You're gonna meet Daisy May eventually,
for Ariel. Eventually is sooner than we think. Guess I
(04:50):
forgot about our families getting together every once in a while.
This time, though, Ariel's gonna be included since She's part
of our Fai family. Now we're in the suv as
Dad's driving us to the edge of the village. Daisy
(05:11):
May and her family just moved to the farm we're
pulling into now. They used to live in Pendleton. Daisy
May's messaged ininy in Me a few weeks ago saying
her family was moving to Strickfield to take over this farm.
Uncle Straight and Aunt Rose have been farming for years.
They move from one corporate farm to another. Daisy May
(05:35):
never said what sort of stuff they grew. I'm guessing
they just grow their crops and sell them soon. As
Ariel's seeing Daisy May sitting on the front porch of
the big house here, she still ain't believing it. When
we get out, Ariel mutters to herself, there really are
(05:56):
three mice. That's when my arm gets buck. You'd better
watch it with calling us mice. Ariel, yep, Ariel forgot.
We stopped and picked up Iine. I keep telling Ariel
she's got to watch it with her mice references. It's
one thing calling me mouse, But Aineel get fuman fast now.
(06:20):
Ariel's shrieking when Daisy May's suddenly right in front of her,
who you calling a mouse? Huh? Now, Ariel's got wide
eyes seeing all three of us in front of her. Yep,
we all look the same. You'd think we'd all got
the same mom and dad. We got the same faces,
same bodies, same long dark hair, same mousey voices, and
(06:45):
the same velma dinkly looking glasses. Only way to tell
all of us apart is our eyes. I got blue,
Iiny's got brown, and Daisy May's are green. Daisy May
definitely dresses like she's on the farm too, light bib overalls,
red t shirt, blue kerchief hanging off her neck, and sneakers.
(07:11):
She's even wearing her hair in pigtails. I can't believe
there are really three of you, Ariel groans. Daisy May
points right at her. Ah, don't you forget it. Ariel's
learning our country cousins a real spitfire. Mom's right there
(07:31):
to help Ariel, easy, Daisy May. Ariel's still getting used
to being part of our family now, I'm okay, Mom, really.
Ariel's getting used to calling my parents her parents now,
since they took legal guardianship of her from Adrian Miran
last month. Uncle Strait and Aunt Rose are greeting us
(07:54):
and inviting us in. Now they even welcome Ariel with
open arms. Ariel's sticking close to me when Daisy May's
messing with her and giving her mean looks. After dinner,
me and Ariel step outside. It's kinda warm for late February. You, okay, Ariel?
(08:20):
I ask three of you? Ariel asks again, still not
believe in it? I shrug. I don't know what to
tell you. She's shaking her head. But how mouse you
all have three different sets of parents? How can you
(08:42):
all be triplets? DNA works in mysterious ways. I simply say,
mister Dolphy says that in science class all the time.
But three of you, Ariel repeats again. I smirk A
little better, get used to it, since you're part of
(09:04):
the family. Now, she gives me a look saying she knows.
Then Aine comes out. I hear you both talking. She
looks at Ariel. Just be glad you don't have an
older brother people call mean Martin. Is he worse than
having my former mom? Ariel asks, personally, I'd rather have
(09:27):
your mom than my brother. Ainie tells her, I'm sure
she's the lesser of two evils. Ariel's shaking her head quickly.
Oh no, trust me, Aileen. You've never met Adrian Miron
and you don't ever want to. Suddenly, Daisy May's slamming
(09:49):
the screen door open when she's coming out. Now she's
right in front of Ariel. What's the matter, Ariel, you
yella to her? Come on, Daisy May. Ariel's okay, she
just ain't used to how things are with us. Daisy
May points right at Ariel. You've been given me them
(10:13):
funny looks all through dinner. Y'all got a problem with
there being three of us cousins. I see the glint
in Ariel's eye and wonder if she's gonna use her
light powers. She doesn't, though. I'm sorry, okay, I don't
mean anything by it, But Daisy May just ain't listening.
(10:35):
Keep calling cousin Maddie, here a mouse, and I'm gonna
show you a mouse. I put my hand on her shoulder.
Daisy May, It's okay, I don't mind. Really. Then Aini
comes to my side. Maddie has a sign on her
bedroom door that says welcome to the mousehole. Now Daisy
(10:57):
May's given me a weird look. What are you loco.
As the three of us are arguing, Ariel's probably thinking
we're just three little mice squeaking away. Turns out Daisy
May's got a little doggie named Old McDonald. Guess the
screen door didn't close all the way when it slammed back,
(11:19):
cause the little guy squeezed through and came outside. He
yaps and wags his tail happily before he turns and
runs right off the porch. Hey, Daisy May calls out,
you get on back here right now, Old McDonald. Oh,
you're gonna be in a whole heap of trouble. Now
(11:41):
we're all off the porch, chasing Old McDonald across the
big front yard. That little doggie's got a lot of
pep because ain't none of us catching him. Finally, Daisy
May's just grabbing him when he slips away from her.
Next thing, we know, he's running right across the road
and heading right into the backwoods of Strickfield.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
Ah, Man, don't go away, weekly, Spooky will be right back.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
I go pard. Believe me, this little mouse he's heard
plenty of stories about that place. Not to mention what
my next door neighbor and Buddy Carter crossing me seeing
on the Strickfield University website. Now the four of us
are looking at each other. None of us really want
to go in the backwoods, but we know we can't
(12:38):
just leave old McDonald in there. You think he'll come
back on his own. Ariel asks, not believe in what
she's saying, doubt it. Daisy May grumbles, We gotta go
in them woods and get him. Darned dog. I was
afraid you'd say that, then, Ainy size, Okay, I guess
(13:04):
we're doing this. When we start heading to the backwoods,
Daisy May turns and stops Ariel. Uh huh. You gotta
go back in the house and keep the adults off
our backs. But Ariel starts protesting. Ain't no time to argue.
Daisy May persists. So it's the three of us cousins
(13:27):
going into the backwoods of Strickfield to try and rescue
old McDonald. What's worse is it's getting dark. It's also
gonna be one more time. Ariel's gonna miss seeing this
little mouseie getting scared. Talk about creepy. I think I'd
rather take my chances in the Carnivosh estate. I mutter.
(13:51):
I was going to say, grim mannor. Heine says, ah,
you two are just playing yellow Daisy May, have you
ever been back in here before? Iiny demands, how bad
can it be? Daisy May argues, they's just woods. Now
(14:13):
it's Iiny's turned to groan. You've got a lot to
learn about Strickfield country. Cousin, Daisy May points at Aine y'all,
trying to say you believe in ghosts or something. Ainie
and Me both look at her now at the same time,
Daisy May's looking at us uneasy, And you too are
(14:36):
supposed to be in my gene pool, she mutters, then
looks past us and sings, old McDonald, where are you
your darn mutt? Then Daisy May's running away fast Stop
Daisy May, Iine calls out. Ah, man, I mutter, I'd
(14:59):
heard mom and day talk about how Daisy May could
get into trouble. Now Ainy and me can see why
the two of us are chasing Daisy May. Now problem
is this little mouse. He ain't fast on two legs.
I still ain't forgot about going back to nineteen fifty
(15:19):
five and having that crazy butler chasing me around at
the Carnivosh estate. At least Irony can run. Of course,
she's training with Bella Tabon, so she's in great shape.
Sure wish I had my mongoose. This way, Maddie, Iiny
calls back, follow me. I'm trying to keep up with
(15:42):
Iiny as best I can. It ain't long before we
come to a clearing and find Daisy May. Where are
you at, Old McDonald? She calls out here, Doggy, doggy, doggy,
I got you some nice snacky snacks. Sure enough, Daisy
May's holding out something in her hand. You in a
(16:05):
whole heap of trouble when I find you, you mut
she mutters. Suddenly, something snatches the treat right out of
Daisy May's hand. If Ariel would have been here, she'd
have finally seen me get scared. All three of us
are screaming when we see the thing. Oh lord eh,
(16:28):
Daisy May shrieks. Welcome to the backwoods of Strickfield, Daisy May,
Iiny squeaks. Run. Now the three of us are running
for all we're worth. We can hear that thing chasing
after us. Best way I can describe it as something
that looks like a huge mutant version of Old mc donald.
(16:50):
Aw Man, I'm sure hoping he didn't drink none of
the water. Back here, I'm trying to dig into my
jean jacket and pull out my Compact to call Mary Worth.
The problem is that mutant mongrel ain't given me the
time to receive it. That compacts really stuck good in
the pocket too. Sure feels like a great big cat
(17:13):
chasing after three little mousies. Suddenly I'm crying out when
I feel that things front paws hitting me in the
back and taking me down. Now I'm flat on my
back with that thing looking right down at me and panting.
I smile and wave at it a little umu hi um. Sorry,
(17:39):
I ain't got no doggy yum yums. Then I remember
and pull it out of my front jacket pocket. You
want a candy bar? I shriek when the thing lashes
out with its tongue and wraps it around the bar.
Next thing I know, it eats the whole thing wrapper
(18:01):
and all aw man, I groan, Hey, Daisy May's yelling,
y'all get off of my cousin. You hear me, go on,
get now. The thing growls like a real mad doggie.
Then it gets off of me and chases after Daisy May.
(18:22):
Aine's suddenly there to help me up. You okay, Maddie,
she asks, Ah, why do we gotta live in strickfield?
Iine laughs a little, Yeah, you're okay. Come on, we
have to help Daisy May. Who's gonna help us? I ask?
(18:43):
Ainy and me run after Daisy May. Several minutes later
we come to another clearing and find that thing clawing
at the door to a cabin. Daisy May's probably inside
behind that door, Iine whispers in my ear. That pickup
looks like it runs. See if you can get in
(19:05):
and start it.
Speaker 2 (19:08):
You're not safe yet, weekly spooky will be right back.
Speaker 1 (19:16):
I nod quickly and move quietly toward the old beater.
Like the little mousey, I am seeing the windows open.
I climb up and wiggle my way inside. I get
behind the steering wheel and see the keys are in
the ignition. Okay, Mouseie, let's hope this hunk of junk
(19:37):
starts up. I grip my teeth and turn the key.
Of course, the motor's got a crank and crank? How
old is this beater? Anyway? Then that mutant doggie turns
my way. Ah, come on, will you, I mutter, please start?
(19:58):
Just as the thing's almost on. The truck finally fires up.
I quickly shift gears and drive away. It's a stick shift,
but I know how to drive one of these. Now.
Then I can see Irony's jumping in the back. We
have to get to the cabin and get Daisy May.
Iiny calls in the driver's side window, working on it.
(20:21):
I tell her drive faster. That thing's almost on us.
Iiny shrieks and turn on your headlights. I gulp and
do what Iini says. Fortunately, I remember where we came
from and follow the dirt road. When that thing's about
to jump at the truck, I slam on the brakes
(20:42):
and quickly turn the wheel. When I'm getting out of
the turn, I start flooring it again. In the mirrors,
I can see the thing rolling off the road and
into the trees. Iine's slamming her palm on the top
above me. Double back, Maddie. I drive the pickup and
manage to get back to that clearing where that cabin was.
(21:05):
I'm honking the horn now, which kind of sounds like
bull Hitzigger when he's passing gas in class. Hey, that rhymes.
Just then the front door opens up. Daisy May quickly
hauls her keister and is in back with Iiny, get
us out of here, Maddie, Iiny calls out, wait just
(21:27):
a darn minute here. You ain't the one driving, Iiny.
I hear Daisy May ask, Yeah, that's Maddie in there,
Iini tells her full transparency. I never learned how to drive. Now,
I hear Daisy May, you're just a kid, Maddie. How
can y'all be driving? You'd be surprised at what this
(21:50):
little mouse he can do, country cousin, I call back,
Drive faster, Maddie, Iiny's yelling. I can see Daisy May
pointing at the mutant mongrel in the rear view mirror.
If and that's you, old McDonald, you gonna be in
so much trouble now, you just sit sit. Suddenly, I'm
(22:12):
jamming on the brakes now, I feel my cousin's thudding
against the back. What do you think you're doing, Maddie,
Daisy May's yelling, duck Daisy May, Iini cries out. My
eyes go wide when I see that thing flying right
over the truck. Then Daisy May's at my window, glaring
(22:33):
at me. I raise my hand and point ahead. I
didn't want to run Old McDonald over. Daisy May sees
the little guy sitting and panting in front of the headlights.
Old McDonald, you get your itty bitty butt over here,
Daisy May scolds, right now when we're all here in
(22:55):
that monster again. Old McDonald gets all scared and runs
right to Daisy. When she gets hold of him, she
gets back in the bed of the truck with Iini.
Iine slam in her palm on the top of the
cab again. Get us out of here, Maddie. You ain't
gotta tell me again, I call back. Problem is I
(23:16):
can't drive the way we came in since that thing's
right there blocking our way. I gotta take another road.
I'm just hoping I can get us out of here.
Then I'm remembering I've got mirrors in the truck. Mary Worth,
Mary Worth, Mary, I don't get to finish. I see
(23:37):
this bright light coming down in between the back of
the truck and that thing that monster. Doggie quickly turns
tail and runs ten to one. I know who that is, Ariel,
I call out. Then she appears where I can see her.
She's using her Queen Arcadia powers and flying on her
(24:00):
light discs. The parentals are freaking out and trying to
figure out where you three mice are. I'll bet I
tell her follow me mouse, she says, right behind you, Ariel.
I call back. Ariel's flying on her light discs and
leading us out of the backwoods of Strickfield. I'd be
(24:21):
lying if I said I wasn't a teensy bit jealous
of Ariel. But I'm glad she's here when we need her.
If you're wondering how that's even possible, well, welcome to Strickfield.
I drive the truck until we're finally out of the
frying pan, so to speak. But are we gonna be
heading into the fire when we gotta face our parents.
(24:44):
I'll be okay. But as for Daisy May and me,
when we finally reach the road, I stop the truck.
Don't need mom and dad seeing me driving this thing.
We all get out and run to Daisy May's long
(25:05):
story short, nobody got in trouble. Ariel told a little
white lie and said she found us playing with old
McDonald behind the barn. Daisy May's got questions on how
Ariel's got powers, but she quickly gets Old McDonald back
on his leash where he ain't running away. Thanks, Ariel,
(25:27):
I tell her, no problem, mice. She cracks. Daisy May's
ready to yell at Ariel again, but she raises a
glowing finger. I'll set your dog loose again. But our
country cousin ain't backing down. Y'all just try it. When
(25:48):
Ainy and me are given, Daisy May are stars. She
finally backs down. Like I said, her being all feisty
gets her into trouble just the same. She's family. Only
thing is whether or not Daisy May is gonna get
in trouble again down the road. Know in Daisy May,
(26:10):
it's a given. And that is why you don't follow
strange sounds into the backwoods of Strickfield after dark, because
some things don't just hide in the trees. They wait.
Big thank you to our Strickfield Maestro Rob Fields for
(26:30):
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Thank you for listening me.
Speaker 2 (28:25):
Make sure to find your way back next week week,
but for now you are safe, trust me.
Three cousins, one runaway dog, and the backwoods that doesn't forgive.
After dark, when the howls start and the trees begin
to move, they learn the thing out there hunts in
threes and it's already chosen them.
Speaker 2 (00:23):
What's that You want to be scared? Come with me.
He will experience tales over our roam, ghosts and death.
It is not recommended for the week at our heart listeners,
(00:48):
in the dark, it's more fun at that way way.
This is Weekly Speaking.
Speaker 1 (01:03):
Hello, my spookies. It's Wednesday, and you know what that means.
It's time for a little spooky in your weekly. I'm
your host and narrator, Enrique Cuto, and tonight's story, well,
it involves going into the deep dark woods to find
(01:25):
a lost don. What could possibly go wrong? But before
we get to that, I want to say thank you
all so much for listening to the program. It's, of
course still summertime and a lot of people aren't ready
for spooky season yet. But you, my dear spookies, you
need spooky season all year long, just like I do.
(01:49):
And that's why we're here bringing you something new and
scary every Wednesday. And of course a terrifying and true
crime or folklore story on Mondays, and you just never
know what might pop up on Friday. In fact, this
week I'll be joined by my buddy David to talk
about the vampire Killer epic Blade from nineteen ninety seven.
(02:13):
So make sure you're subscribed on your favorite podcasting app
so you don't miss a thing. And if you want
to support the show for as little as one dollar
a month, you can head to Weeklyspooky dot Com slash Join.
You get two bonus episodes every month and our undying gratitude.
At Weeklyspooky dot Com slash Join, you'll also get access
(02:36):
to over five years of audiobooks and creepypastas. But as
for tonight, they say the woods keep their secrets in
sets of three, three warnings, three chances to run, and
three who don't make it home. Tonight, three cousins chase
(02:56):
a missing pup into the dark and find something that
isn't lost at all. It's hunting, So get comfortable because
the story begins right after this. Things Come in Threes
(03:22):
by Rob Fields. Ariel Miron comes into the mousehole and
sees me playing Donkey Kong on the full sized Arcade cabinet.
What's up, I ask her after finishing a tough level.
You should see the look on her face when she's
pointing out the door. Tell me that picture out here
(03:45):
is a joke. Mouse. When Ariel and me go out
in the hallway, she points to the picture. You're saying,
there are actually three of you. I know there's you
and your cousin, Aileen, but you've seriously got another twin cousin.
I smirk, Yeah, kind of funny, huh. Anyway, I was
(04:08):
wondering when you'd finally see this picture. It's always been
hanging here. In the picture, a Leen's in the middle.
I'm on her left. Then I point to our other
cousin on the right. This is Daisy May. Ariel's given
me that look. Now she's either gonna say she hates me,
(04:29):
like she's always doing, or just look at me kind
of funny. Actually she's looking at me funny and I
hate you Mouse, I shrug. You're gonna meet Daisy May eventually,
for Ariel. Eventually is sooner than we think. Guess I
(04:50):
forgot about our families getting together every once in a while.
This time, though, Ariel's gonna be included since She's part
of our Fai family. Now we're in the suv as
Dad's driving us to the edge of the village. Daisy
(05:11):
May and her family just moved to the farm we're
pulling into now. They used to live in Pendleton. Daisy
May's messaged ininy in Me a few weeks ago saying
her family was moving to Strickfield to take over this farm.
Uncle Straight and Aunt Rose have been farming for years.
They move from one corporate farm to another. Daisy May
(05:35):
never said what sort of stuff they grew. I'm guessing
they just grow their crops and sell them soon. As
Ariel's seeing Daisy May sitting on the front porch of
the big house here, she still ain't believing it. When
we get out, Ariel mutters to herself, there really are
(05:56):
three mice. That's when my arm gets buck. You'd better
watch it with calling us mice. Ariel, yep, Ariel forgot.
We stopped and picked up Iine. I keep telling Ariel
she's got to watch it with her mice references. It's
one thing calling me mouse, But Aineel get fuman fast now.
(06:20):
Ariel's shrieking when Daisy May's suddenly right in front of her,
who you calling a mouse? Huh? Now, Ariel's got wide
eyes seeing all three of us in front of her. Yep,
we all look the same. You'd think we'd all got
the same mom and dad. We got the same faces,
same bodies, same long dark hair, same mousey voices, and
(06:45):
the same velma dinkly looking glasses. Only way to tell
all of us apart is our eyes. I got blue,
Iiny's got brown, and Daisy May's are green. Daisy May
definitely dresses like she's on the farm too, light bib overalls,
red t shirt, blue kerchief hanging off her neck, and sneakers.
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She's even wearing her hair in pigtails. I can't believe
there are really three of you, Ariel groans. Daisy May
points right at her. Ah, don't you forget it. Ariel's
learning our country cousins a real spitfire. Mom's right there
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to help Ariel, easy, Daisy May. Ariel's still getting used
to being part of our family now, I'm okay, Mom, really.
Ariel's getting used to calling my parents her parents now,
since they took legal guardianship of her from Adrian Miran
last month. Uncle Strait and Aunt Rose are greeting us
(07:54):
and inviting us in. Now they even welcome Ariel with
open arms. Ariel's sticking close to me when Daisy May's
messing with her and giving her mean looks. After dinner,
me and Ariel step outside. It's kinda warm for late February. You, okay, Ariel?
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I ask three of you? Ariel asks again, still not
believe in it? I shrug. I don't know what to
tell you. She's shaking her head. But how mouse you
all have three different sets of parents? How can you
(08:42):
all be triplets? DNA works in mysterious ways. I simply say,
mister Dolphy says that in science class all the time.
But three of you, Ariel repeats again. I smirk A
little better, get used to it, since you're part of
(09:04):
the family. Now, she gives me a look saying she knows.
Then Aine comes out. I hear you both talking. She
looks at Ariel. Just be glad you don't have an
older brother people call mean Martin. Is he worse than
having my former mom? Ariel asks, personally, I'd rather have
(09:27):
your mom than my brother. Ainie tells her, I'm sure
she's the lesser of two evils. Ariel's shaking her head quickly.
Oh no, trust me, Aileen. You've never met Adrian Miron
and you don't ever want to. Suddenly, Daisy May's slamming
(09:49):
the screen door open when she's coming out. Now she's
right in front of Ariel. What's the matter, Ariel, you
yella to her? Come on, Daisy May. Ariel's okay, she
just ain't used to how things are with us. Daisy
May points right at Ariel. You've been given me them
(10:13):
funny looks all through dinner. Y'all got a problem with
there being three of us cousins. I see the glint
in Ariel's eye and wonder if she's gonna use her
light powers. She doesn't, though. I'm sorry, okay, I don't
mean anything by it, But Daisy May just ain't listening.
(10:35):
Keep calling cousin Maddie, here a mouse, and I'm gonna
show you a mouse. I put my hand on her shoulder.
Daisy May, It's okay, I don't mind. Really. Then Aini
comes to my side. Maddie has a sign on her
bedroom door that says welcome to the mousehole. Now Daisy
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May's given me a weird look. What are you loco.
As the three of us are arguing, Ariel's probably thinking
we're just three little mice squeaking away. Turns out Daisy
May's got a little doggie named Old McDonald. Guess the
screen door didn't close all the way when it slammed back,
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cause the little guy squeezed through and came outside. He
yaps and wags his tail happily before he turns and
runs right off the porch. Hey, Daisy May calls out,
you get on back here right now, Old McDonald. Oh,
you're gonna be in a whole heap of trouble. Now
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we're all off the porch, chasing Old McDonald across the
big front yard. That little doggie's got a lot of
pep because ain't none of us catching him. Finally, Daisy
May's just grabbing him when he slips away from her.
Next thing, we know, he's running right across the road
and heading right into the backwoods of Strickfield.
Speaker 2 (12:07):
Ah, Man, don't go away, weekly, Spooky will be right back.
Speaker 1 (12:17):
I go pard. Believe me, this little mouse he's heard
plenty of stories about that place. Not to mention what
my next door neighbor and Buddy Carter crossing me seeing
on the Strickfield University website. Now the four of us
are looking at each other. None of us really want
to go in the backwoods, but we know we can't
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just leave old McDonald in there. You think he'll come
back on his own. Ariel asks, not believe in what
she's saying, doubt it. Daisy May grumbles, We gotta go
in them woods and get him. Darned dog. I was
afraid you'd say that, then, Ainy size, Okay, I guess
(13:04):
we're doing this. When we start heading to the backwoods,
Daisy May turns and stops Ariel. Uh huh. You gotta
go back in the house and keep the adults off
our backs. But Ariel starts protesting. Ain't no time to argue.
Daisy May persists. So it's the three of us cousins
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going into the backwoods of Strickfield to try and rescue
old McDonald. What's worse is it's getting dark. It's also
gonna be one more time. Ariel's gonna miss seeing this
little mouseie getting scared. Talk about creepy. I think I'd
rather take my chances in the Carnivosh estate. I mutter.
(13:51):
I was going to say, grim mannor. Heine says, ah,
you two are just playing yellow Daisy May, have you
ever been back in here before? Iiny demands, how bad
can it be? Daisy May argues, they's just woods. Now
(14:13):
it's Iiny's turned to groan. You've got a lot to
learn about Strickfield country. Cousin, Daisy May points at Aine y'all,
trying to say you believe in ghosts or something. Ainie
and Me both look at her now at the same time,
Daisy May's looking at us uneasy, And you too are
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supposed to be in my gene pool, she mutters, then
looks past us and sings, old McDonald, where are you
your darn mutt? Then Daisy May's running away fast Stop
Daisy May, Iine calls out. Ah, man, I mutter, I'd
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heard mom and day talk about how Daisy May could
get into trouble. Now Ainy and me can see why
the two of us are chasing Daisy May. Now problem
is this little mouse. He ain't fast on two legs.
I still ain't forgot about going back to nineteen fifty
(15:19):
five and having that crazy butler chasing me around at
the Carnivosh estate. At least Irony can run. Of course,
she's training with Bella Tabon, so she's in great shape.
Sure wish I had my mongoose. This way, Maddie, Iiny
calls back, follow me. I'm trying to keep up with
(15:42):
Iiny as best I can. It ain't long before we
come to a clearing and find Daisy May. Where are
you at, Old McDonald? She calls out here, Doggy, doggy, doggy,
I got you some nice snacky snacks. Sure enough, Daisy
May's holding out something in her hand. You in a
(16:05):
whole heap of trouble when I find you, you mut
she mutters. Suddenly, something snatches the treat right out of
Daisy May's hand. If Ariel would have been here, she'd
have finally seen me get scared. All three of us
are screaming when we see the thing. Oh lord eh,
(16:28):
Daisy May shrieks. Welcome to the backwoods of Strickfield, Daisy May,
Iiny squeaks. Run. Now the three of us are running
for all we're worth. We can hear that thing chasing
after us. Best way I can describe it as something
that looks like a huge mutant version of Old mc donald.
(16:50):
Aw Man, I'm sure hoping he didn't drink none of
the water. Back here, I'm trying to dig into my
jean jacket and pull out my Compact to call Mary Worth.
The problem is that mutant mongrel ain't given me the
time to receive it. That compacts really stuck good in
the pocket too. Sure feels like a great big cat
(17:13):
chasing after three little mousies. Suddenly I'm crying out when
I feel that things front paws hitting me in the
back and taking me down. Now I'm flat on my
back with that thing looking right down at me and panting.
I smile and wave at it a little umu hi um. Sorry,
(17:39):
I ain't got no doggy yum yums. Then I remember
and pull it out of my front jacket pocket. You
want a candy bar? I shriek when the thing lashes
out with its tongue and wraps it around the bar.
Next thing I know, it eats the whole thing wrapper
(18:01):
and all aw man, I groan, Hey, Daisy May's yelling,
y'all get off of my cousin. You hear me, go on,
get now. The thing growls like a real mad doggie.
Then it gets off of me and chases after Daisy May.
(18:22):
Aine's suddenly there to help me up. You okay, Maddie,
she asks, Ah, why do we gotta live in strickfield?
Iine laughs a little, Yeah, you're okay. Come on, we
have to help Daisy May. Who's gonna help us? I ask?
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Ainy and me run after Daisy May. Several minutes later
we come to another clearing and find that thing clawing
at the door to a cabin. Daisy May's probably inside
behind that door, Iine whispers in my ear. That pickup
looks like it runs. See if you can get in
(19:05):
and start it.
Speaker 2 (19:08):
You're not safe yet, weekly spooky will be right back.
Speaker 1 (19:16):
I nod quickly and move quietly toward the old beater.
Like the little mousey, I am seeing the windows open.
I climb up and wiggle my way inside. I get
behind the steering wheel and see the keys are in
the ignition. Okay, Mouseie, let's hope this hunk of junk
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starts up. I grip my teeth and turn the key.
Of course, the motor's got a crank and crank? How
old is this beater? Anyway? Then that mutant doggie turns
my way. Ah, come on, will you, I mutter, please start?
(19:58):
Just as the thing's almost on. The truck finally fires up.
I quickly shift gears and drive away. It's a stick shift,
but I know how to drive one of these. Now.
Then I can see Irony's jumping in the back. We
have to get to the cabin and get Daisy May.
Iiny calls in the driver's side window, working on it.
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I tell her drive faster. That thing's almost on us.
Iiny shrieks and turn on your headlights. I gulp and
do what Iini says. Fortunately, I remember where we came
from and follow the dirt road. When that thing's about
to jump at the truck, I slam on the brakes
(20:42):
and quickly turn the wheel. When I'm getting out of
the turn, I start flooring it again. In the mirrors,
I can see the thing rolling off the road and
into the trees. Iine's slamming her palm on the top
above me. Double back, Maddie. I drive the pickup and
manage to get back to that clearing where that cabin was.
(21:05):
I'm honking the horn now, which kind of sounds like
bull Hitzigger when he's passing gas in class. Hey, that rhymes.
Just then the front door opens up. Daisy May quickly
hauls her keister and is in back with Iiny, get
us out of here, Maddie, Iiny calls out, wait just
(21:27):
a darn minute here. You ain't the one driving, Iiny.
I hear Daisy May ask, Yeah, that's Maddie in there,
Iini tells her full transparency. I never learned how to drive. Now,
I hear Daisy May, you're just a kid, Maddie. How
can y'all be driving? You'd be surprised at what this
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little mouse he can do, country cousin, I call back,
Drive faster, Maddie, Iiny's yelling. I can see Daisy May
pointing at the mutant mongrel in the rear view mirror.
If and that's you, old McDonald, you gonna be in
so much trouble now, you just sit sit. Suddenly, I'm
(22:12):
jamming on the brakes now, I feel my cousin's thudding
against the back. What do you think you're doing, Maddie,
Daisy May's yelling, duck Daisy May, Iini cries out. My
eyes go wide when I see that thing flying right
over the truck. Then Daisy May's at my window, glaring
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at me. I raise my hand and point ahead. I
didn't want to run Old McDonald over. Daisy May sees
the little guy sitting and panting in front of the headlights.
Old McDonald, you get your itty bitty butt over here,
Daisy May scolds, right now when we're all here in
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that monster again. Old McDonald gets all scared and runs
right to Daisy. When she gets hold of him, she
gets back in the bed of the truck with Iini.
Iine slam in her palm on the top of the
cab again. Get us out of here, Maddie. You ain't
gotta tell me again, I call back. Problem is I
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can't drive the way we came in since that thing's
right there blocking our way. I gotta take another road.
I'm just hoping I can get us out of here.
Then I'm remembering I've got mirrors in the truck. Mary Worth,
Mary Worth, Mary, I don't get to finish. I see
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this bright light coming down in between the back of
the truck and that thing that monster. Doggie quickly turns
tail and runs ten to one. I know who that is, Ariel,
I call out. Then she appears where I can see her.
She's using her Queen Arcadia powers and flying on her
(24:00):
light discs. The parentals are freaking out and trying to
figure out where you three mice are. I'll bet I
tell her follow me mouse, she says, right behind you, Ariel.
I call back. Ariel's flying on her light discs and
leading us out of the backwoods of Strickfield. I'd be
(24:21):
lying if I said I wasn't a teensy bit jealous
of Ariel. But I'm glad she's here when we need her.
If you're wondering how that's even possible, well, welcome to Strickfield.
I drive the truck until we're finally out of the
frying pan, so to speak. But are we gonna be
heading into the fire when we gotta face our parents.
(24:44):
I'll be okay. But as for Daisy May and me,
when we finally reach the road, I stop the truck.
Don't need mom and dad seeing me driving this thing.
We all get out and run to Daisy May's long
(25:05):
story short, nobody got in trouble. Ariel told a little
white lie and said she found us playing with old
McDonald behind the barn. Daisy May's got questions on how
Ariel's got powers, but she quickly gets Old McDonald back
on his leash where he ain't running away. Thanks, Ariel,
(25:27):
I tell her, no problem, mice. She cracks. Daisy May's
ready to yell at Ariel again, but she raises a
glowing finger. I'll set your dog loose again. But our
country cousin ain't backing down. Y'all just try it. When
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Ainy and me are given, Daisy May are stars. She
finally backs down. Like I said, her being all feisty
gets her into trouble just the same. She's family. Only
thing is whether or not Daisy May is gonna get
in trouble again down the road. Know in Daisy May,
(26:10):
it's a given. And that is why you don't follow
strange sounds into the backwoods of Strickfield after dark, because
some things don't just hide in the trees. They wait.
Big thank you to our Strickfield Maestro Rob Fields for
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tonight's story. And I want to remind you kind Spooky
listeners that we do accept submissions at Weekly Spooky at
gmail dot com. If you have a story you think
we'd like, well send it over and we just might
read it on the show. You know, I can feel
fault coming along even as I'm sweating in this recording, booth.
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