268: Life as we Know it - Chilling Tales for Dark Night
Digest
This episode of "Chilling Tales for Dark Nights" features two chilling stories. The first, "Three Truths," tells the tale of Dannell, a soldier desperate to save his wife Donatea from an invading army. He makes a pact with the deity Ball, sacrificing his friend Caret's heart in exchange for the power to enter the city and retrieve Donatea. The second story, "Retirement," follows Dean, a retired man who keeps a scrapbook detailing his past crimes as a serial killer. His neighbor, Randall, discovers the book and Dean is forced to defend himself, ultimately killing Randall with a chef's knife. Both stories explore themes of desperation, sacrifice, and the dark side of human nature.
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Introduction and Story Preview
This Chapter introduces the podcast "Chilling Tales for Dark Nights" and previews the two stories that will be featured in the episode. The host, Paul J. McSorley, welcomes listeners and sets the stage for a descent into the depths of terrifying imaginations.
Three Truths: Part 1
This Chapter begins the first story, "Three Truths." It introduces Dannell and Caret, two soldiers who witness the destruction of a city by an invading army. They realize their own city is next and face the impossible task of reaching it before the invaders arrive.
Three Truths: Part 2
This Chapter continues the story of Dannell and Caret. They devise a plan to sneak into the city through a hidden tunnel. However, Dannell has a dream about a dark figure who warns him of the danger ahead.
Three Truths: Part 3
This Chapter concludes the story of Dannell. He makes a pact with the deity Ball, sacrificing his friend Caret's heart in exchange for the power to enter the city and retrieve his wife Donatea. He is granted three truths, which he uses to ensure the success of his plan.
Retirement: Part 1
This Chapter begins the second story, "Retirement." It introduces Dean, a retired man who keeps a scrapbook detailing his past crimes as a serial killer. His neighbor, Randall, discovers the book and Dean is forced to defend himself.
Retirement: Part 2
This Chapter concludes the story of Dean. He kills Randall with a chef's knife, demonstrating the dark side of his nature that he has been trying to suppress.
Keywords
Chilling Tales for Dark Nights
A podcast that features audio adaptations of frightening fiction, exploring themes of horror, suspense, and the dark side of human nature. The podcast is hosted by Paul J. McSorley and features a variety of talented voice actors.
Three Truths
The first story featured in the episode, "Three Truths," tells the tale of Dannell, a soldier who makes a pact with the deity Ball to save his wife Donatea from an invading army. The story explores themes of desperation, sacrifice, and the consequences of dealing with dark forces.
Ball
A deity in the story "Three Truths." Ball is a powerful and malevolent entity who demands sacrifices in exchange for granting wishes. He is depicted as a dark and shadowy figure with a hissing voice.
Retirement
The second story featured in the episode, "Retirement," follows Dean, a retired man who keeps a scrapbook detailing his past crimes as a serial killer. The story explores themes of guilt, redemption, and the enduring nature of evil.
Dean
The protagonist of the story "Retirement." Dean is a retired man who struggles to suppress his dark impulses. He is haunted by his past crimes and ultimately succumbs to his violent nature.
Randall
The antagonist of the story "Retirement." Randall is Dean's neighbor who discovers his scrapbook of crimes. He is a nosy and intrusive character who ultimately becomes Dean's victim.
Q&A
What are the two stories featured in this episode of "Chilling Tales for Dark Nights"?
The two stories featured in this episode are "Three Truths" and "Retirement."
What is the main conflict in the story "Three Truths"?
The main conflict in "Three Truths" is Dannell's desperate attempt to save his wife Donatea from an invading army. He faces a difficult choice when he is forced to make a pact with the deity Ball.
What is the significance of the three truths in the story "Three Truths"?
The three truths are a tradition in Dannell's culture that allows a person to ask three questions to a deity before making a pact. The deity is bound to answer truthfully, but the questions must be answerable with a simple yes or no.
What is the main theme of the story "Retirement"?
The main theme of "Retirement" is the enduring nature of evil. Dean, a retired man, struggles to suppress his dark impulses and ultimately succumbs to his violent nature.
What is the significance of the scrapbook in the story "Retirement"?
The scrapbook is a physical manifestation of Dean's past crimes. It serves as a reminder of his dark past and ultimately leads to his downfall.
Show Notes
Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about insidious invaders and gory golden years.
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the soldiers were gone for 2 years, but the baby was 3 months old when they returned? hmmmmm
These guys are so bad