269: Counting Casualties - Chilling Tales for Dark Night
Digest
This episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Knights features two chilling stories. In "Shades," written by Gray Walker and performed by Kevin Barberry, a man named Jackie West finds himself the sole survivor of a small town in Alabama after a cosmic event transforms its residents into monstrous creatures. Jackie must contend with these creatures, who are controlled by a malevolent entity, and the terrifying knowledge he gained from a cursed book. The second story, "Upepsia Suites," written by Shane H. Sellers and performed by Nick Gorov, follows a news crew investigating a city commissioner's suspicious visit to a motel. Their investigation takes a horrifying turn when they discover a grotesque entity that feeds on its victims, leaving behind a trail of gruesome carnage. The episode concludes with a reminder to support the show by leaving a review, subscribing, and becoming a patron.
Outlines
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Introduction and Sponsors
This Chapter introduces the episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Knights and features advertisements for FUNE, a flavored air device, and Angie, a home service platform. The episode promises two stories about soul survivors and hungry habitats.
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Shades
This Chapter tells the story of Jackie West, a man who survives a cosmic event that turns his neighbors into monstrous creatures. The event is triggered by a sanguine eclipse, and Jackie is the only one who can resist the creatures' influence. He is forced to defend his cabin from their relentless attacks, using his knowledge of the eclipse and his own strength to survive. The story explores themes of isolation, fear, and the struggle for survival against an unknown and powerful force.
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Upepsia Suites
This Chapter tells the story of a news crew investigating a city commissioner's suspicious visit to a motel. Their investigation takes a horrifying turn when they discover a grotesque entity that feeds on its victims. The entity is revealed to be a monstrous, fleshy creature that inhabits the motel room, transforming the environment and consuming its victims. The story explores themes of fear, the unknown, and the consequences of pursuing the truth.
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Outro and Show Promotions
This Chapter concludes the episode with a reminder to support the show by leaving a review, subscribing, and becoming a patron. It also promotes other shows on the network, including Otis Gyri's "Scary Stories Told in the Dark," Eric Peabody's "Horror Hill," and Drew Blood's "Dark Tales."
Keywords
Chilling Tales for Dark Knights
A podcast that features chilling and terrifying stories, often with a focus on horror and the supernatural. The podcast is known for its high-quality audio production and its ability to create a sense of suspense and dread.
Sanguine Eclipse
A fictional cosmic event described in the story "Shades." It is a type of eclipse that is associated with a malevolent entity and the transformation of people into monstrous creatures. The eclipse is described as having a dark red glow and lasting for several hours.
Shades
The monstrous creatures that are created by the sanguine eclipse in the story "Shades." They are described as being made of shadows and having a distorted appearance. They are controlled by a malevolent entity and are relentless in their pursuit of Jackie West.
Upepsia Suites
A fictional motel that is the setting for the story "Upepsia Suites." The motel is described as being run-down and having a sinister atmosphere. It is inhabited by a grotesque entity that feeds on its victims.
Thaddeus Jones
A fictional city commissioner who is the subject of the news crew's investigation in the story "Upepsia Suites." He is described as being a corrupt politician who is involved in shady dealings.
Entity
A fictional supernatural being that is responsible for the events in both stories. In "Shades," the entity is responsible for the sanguine eclipse and the creation of the shades. In "Upepsia Suites," the entity is a grotesque, fleshy creature that inhabits the motel room.
Horror Podcast
A genre of podcast that focuses on horror, suspense, and the supernatural. Horror podcasts often feature stories, interviews, and discussions about horror themes.
Grey Walker
The author of the story "Shades." He is known for his chilling and suspenseful writing style.
Shane H. Sellers
The author of the story "Upepsia Suites." He is known for his ability to create vivid and disturbing imagery.
Q&A
What happens to the residents of Red Leaf in the story "Shades"?
The residents of Red Leaf are transformed into monstrous creatures called shades after a cosmic event known as the sanguine eclipse. These shades are controlled by a malevolent entity and are relentless in their pursuit of Jackie West.
What is the significance of the book in the story "Shades"?
The book contains knowledge about the sanguine eclipse and how to summon it. Jackie West is possessed by the knowledge of the book, which ultimately leads to the events of the story.
What is the entity in the story "Upepsia Suites"?
The entity in "Upepsia Suites" is a grotesque, fleshy creature that inhabits the motel room. It is described as having a monstrous appearance and a voracious appetite for human flesh.
What happens to the news crew in the story "Upepsia Suites"?
The news crew is attacked by the entity in the motel room. Ian is killed by a corrosive enzyme, and Karen is consumed by the chair, which transforms into a monstrous maw.
What is the overall theme of the episode?
The episode explores themes of fear, the unknown, and the consequences of pursuing the truth. It also highlights the power of the supernatural and the fragility of human life.
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 sole survivors and hungry habitats.
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TBH without Nick Goreoff this shows story tellers would be so boring....Dude has like 6 different really good voices he can do! not this episode so far but...