NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

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Presenting: HARD DRIVE Jan 27, 2026

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We are very grateful to the wonderful people at Voyage Media for supporting our show and we're proud to share a trailer for their new production 'Hard Drive", starring Erica Sinclair (Stranger Things) and created by The Neese Twins (Umbrella Academy).

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Cordyceps Angelus by Rob Grimoire Sep 08, 2025

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This month, a mysterious savior comes to a cyberpunk world.

“Cordyceps Angelus” by Rob Grimoire originally appeared in the horror anthology Dark Spores.

Narrated by Tonia Ransom.

Produced by Tal Minear.

Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

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Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. DuBois Jun 19, 2025

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This month, we celebrate Juneteenth with a classic from W.E.B. DuBois about a thief and a stranger that raises the question: is this redemption or punishment?

“Jesus Christ in Texas” by W.E.B. DuBois.

A joint production with Pseudopod.

Produced by Tal Minear.

Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.

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Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston Mar 21, 2025

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This week, a story by one of the most beloved Black authors of all time about a strange man who arrives in town.

“Uncle Monday” by Zora Neale Hurston.

Narrated by Cherrae Stuart.

Produced by Tal Minear.

Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.

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The Spirit Bed by Eden Royce Feb 18, 2025

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This week, NIGHTLIGHT returns with a dream…or is it a nightmare?

“The Spirit Bed” by Eden Royce originally appeared in the horror anthology Why Didn’t You Just Leave, edited by Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin.

Narrated by Tonia Ransom.

Produced by Tal Minear.

Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom

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Flash Fiction by J.V. Sadler and Timaeus Bloom Mar 21, 2024

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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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Flash Fiction by Overcomer Ibiteye and Bibi Osha Mar 07, 2024

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This week, 2 flash fiction stories of the horrors of refusing to let go.

“Mrs. Bones” by Overcomer 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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The Substitute by Gracie C McKeever Feb 22, 2024

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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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Malaga by Michelle Mellon Feb 08, 2024

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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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Feed Drop: Visionaries Nov 20, 2023

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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-eye slaves' rebellion against the Visionaries.

Season 2 premieres on December 6

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