The Alien Visitors Came in Peace | A Small Town Exterminator Had Other Ideas! (FICTION)
Digest
This podcast episode introduces "Doorway to Nightmare," a horror fiction and audio drama platform, and promotes "Awful Movie Reviews" on YouTube and the novel "Advent of Evil." The main focus is the short story "A Bad Day for Vermin," detailing an alien encounter where an alien is killed by an exterminator, sparking a town-wide debate on personhood and leading to an emergency meeting to redefine legal terms. The story concludes with a mysterious new exterminator arriving.
Outlines
Introduction to Horror Content and "A Bad Day for Vermin"
The podcast begins by introducing "Doorway to Nightmare," a horror fiction and audio drama platform, and promotes related content like "Awful Movie Reviews" and the novel "Advent of Evil." The narrative then shifts to the short story "A Bad Day for Vermin," set in February 1964, where Judge Carter Gates witnesses an alien spacecraft and its occupant.
Alien Killing and Legal Debate
Following the alien's arrival, Cecil Stump shoots and kills the extraterrestrial, claiming it was a "varmint." This act ignites a heated debate among townspeople and officials about whether the alien qualifies as a "person" under the law, with Stump defending his actions as self-preservation.
Redefining Terms and a Mysterious Arrival
An emergency town meeting is convened to redefine "person" and "vermin" to mitigate negative publicity. As Cecil Stump discusses the incident with a reporter, a new, mysterious figure arrives, carrying Stump's gun and identifying himself as the new exterminator, hinting at future events.
Keywords
Doorway to Nightmare
A horror fiction and audio drama platform featuring original terror stories.
Awful Movie Reviews
A YouTube channel providing comedic reviews of bad horror and sci-fi movies.
Advent of Evil
A holiday horror novel by Scott Donnelly about an ancient evil tied to an advent calendar.
A Bad Day for Vermin
A short story about an alien encounter and the subsequent legal and social reactions to the alien's death.
Alien Encounter
The narrative of an extraterrestrial being or object arriving on Earth and its interaction with humans.
Personhood Debate
A philosophical and legal discussion about what constitutes a "person," applied to an alien being in the story.
Exterminator
A professional who eliminates pests, a role central to the story's conflict and justification for the alien's killing.
Q&A
What is "Doorway to Nightmare"?
"Doorway to Nightmare" is a platform for horror fiction and audio dramas, releasing original terror stories multiple times a week.
What is "Awful Movie Reviews"?
"Awful Movie Reviews" is a YouTube channel that humorously reviews terrible horror and sci-fi movies, releasing new comedic videos every Friday.
What is the plot of "Advent of Evil"?
"Advent of Evil" is a holiday horror novel about a police officer who uncovers an ancient evil linked to an antique advent calendar, involving a countdown to a terrifying Christmas Eve.
What happens in the story "A Bad Day for Vermin"?
In "A Bad Day for Vermin," an alien is killed by an exterminator, sparking a debate about whether the alien was a "person" or a "varmint" and leading to a town meeting to redefine these terms.
How does the town of Willow Grove react to the alien's death?
The townspeople are divided, with some seeing the alien as a threat and others grappling with the legal and ethical implications, leading to a town meeting to redefine terms and avoid negative publicity.
What is the significance of the "exterminator" in the story?
The exterminator, Cecil Stump, uses his profession to justify killing the alien as pest control. The arrival of a "new exterminator" at the end adds mystery.
Show Notes
*No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast*
Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://take.supersurvey.com/QGZCRXPVS
HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES…
https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm
https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More
https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar
SOURCES and RESOURCES:https://weirddarkness.com/AuditoryAnthology
=====
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
= = = = =
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
= = = = =
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
=====
Originally aired: March 01, 2026
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ABadDayForVermin
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
Table of contents
United States
