NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast
Multi-award winning horror podcast featuring creepy stories with full audio production written by Black writers and performed by Black actors. So scary it’ll make you want to leave your night light on.
Episodes
March 21, 2024 • 18 mins
This week, 2 flash fiction stories of starvation and death.
“A Glimpse Into Those of Whom We Have Forgotten” by J.V. Sadler and “Ma Bess” by Timaeus Bloom.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Jarvis Bailey.
Produced by Davis Walden and Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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March 7, 2024 • 17 mins
This week, 2 flash fiction stories of the horrors of refusing to let go.
“Mrs. Bones” by Overcome Ibiteye and “I’m Down Here” by Bibi Osha.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Cherrae Stuart.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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February 22, 2024 • 36 mins
This week, who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf?
“The Substitute” by Gracie C. McKeever.
Narrated by Christian Young.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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February 8, 2024 • 32 mins
For our season 7 premiere, we feature a story about an unusual asylum.
“Malaga” by Michelle Mellon.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Sandy Green.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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November 20, 2023 • 29 mins
Enjoy episode 1 of Visionaries. In 2185, the world is distinguished by two races: The Dead-eyes and the Visionaries. Visionaries are the next step in human evolution. They are born with unique eyes, giving them superhuman abilities. However, humans born with normal eyes are labeled as Dead-eyes. The disparity in power leads to the enslavement of all Dead-eyes. Listen to season one wherever you get your podcasts, and follow the Dead...
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November 14, 2023 • 32 mins
Can three unlikely heroes keep from arguing long enough to thwart a diabolical conspiracy? From the producers of Girl in Space comes Omen, a fantasy audio drama that explores ancient ruins, sails the high seas, and questions whether friendship truly is magic—all while cracking pirate skulls and dabbling in high explosives!
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November 6, 2023 • 47 mins
Chapter 5: The Ad Man Cometh
Oh no, this time the diner has found itself in a dystopian Earth where the ads are LITERALLY stuck in your head. That's right, it's the worst dystopia of all. No mohawks, no zombies, no improvised weaponry... just more ads.
Cast:
Gloria - Siouxsie Suarez
Caspar - Joe Fisher
Ava - Finlay Stevenson
Zebulon Mucklewain - Neal Starbird
Effie Mucklewain - Julie Cowden-Starbird
Leif - Tom Moorman
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October 31, 2023 • 38 mins
Be careful of who you meet wandering in the woods.
“The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man’s Whore” by Sean Demory.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Cherrae Stuart, Jarvis Bailey, and Tony Capone.
Audio Production by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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October 26, 2023 • 34 mins
Can a house be a psychopath?
“Sweet House” by Ozzie M. Gartrell.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Jay Taylor.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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October 19, 2023 • 23 mins
Think Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” couldn’t be much worse? Think again.
“An Attic. A Basement.” by Jarred Thompson.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom.
Produced by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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October 12, 2023 • 36 mins
A helicopter mom takes her controlling nature to a whole other level.
“To Present One’s Heart” by Megan Baffoe.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Sandy Green.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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October 5, 2023 • 32 mins
A stranger and their companion stop by for a late-night visit.
“The One AM Knock” by Torché Johnson.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Phaedra Eason
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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September 28, 2023 • 26 mins
No mystery illness is good, but some are far more dangerous than others.
“The Adoration of Random Strangers” by Azure Arther.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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September 14, 2023 • 27 mins
Being reborn requires a little bit of guidance–especially when the new you is both hunter and hunted.
“The Way” by Lyndsey Ellis.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Cherrae Stuart.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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August 31, 2023 • 40 mins
A sinister figure stalks the residents and caretakers of a nursing home.
“Uncle Boogeyman” by Maurice Broaddus.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Jarvis Bailey.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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August 17, 2023 • 27 mins
Sometimes the price of magic is higher than you can reckon.
“Fatal Conditions” by Chris Campbell.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Cherrae Stuart.
Produced by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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July 27, 2023 • 34 mins
Evidence speaks for the dead, and so does (wo)man’s best friend.
“The Stolen Arm” by Scott Adlerberg.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Jarvis Bailey.
Produced by Davis Walden.
Davis’ story is published in Sand, Salt, Blood: An Anthology of Sea Horror.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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July 13, 2023 • 24 mins
There’s a thin line between family traditions and cults.
“Ascension” by Jade Lancaster.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom.
Produced by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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June 29, 2023 • 61 mins
Representation matters, even for zombie country singers.
“Dead Man Country” by Steven Van Patten.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Christian Young.
Song “Dead Man Country” written, produced, and performed by Steven Van Patten. Guitar played by Karl Schwarz.
Produced by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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June 22, 2023 • 42 mins
Some people collect stamps, other rocks…and others collect body parts.
“Cecil and the Dismemberment” by Errick Nunnally.
A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.
Narrated by Jarvis Bailey.
Produced by Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
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