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**The NoNap Podcast**

A short series of spooky and wholesome tales for children.

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11 (Ages 8-12) PUMPKIN AND...SPICE by K.M. Bennett Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

K.M. Bennett lives in the Midwestern U.S. with her husband, son, and Australian cattle dog. She writes software documentation during the day and pens spooky tales by night despite still being afraid of the dark.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Written by: K.M. Bennett
"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Narrated by : David S. Dear

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Hattie: Danielle McRae

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Jamal: J.V. Hampton-VanSant

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Elle: Tal Minear

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Grandma McCutchin: Alexis Bristowe

"Pumpkin and ... Spice" Editing, Music and Sound Design by: Chris Burke

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Hattie (she/her) asks her friends Jamal (him/his) and Elle (they/them) what they like best about Halloween and their answer is that they love getting to be something other than what they are. Knowing a little something about being something or someone different, Hattie invites her friends over to her Grandma McCutchin’s house to sample her magical cookies made of pumpkin and… “spice.” Grannie’s cookies allow the kids to transform into animals for 20 minutes and romp and play in new bodies. The kids may have just discovered the best Halloween costumes ever.

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10 (Ages 7-10) BLOODY MARY AND BLOODY MARVIN by Jennifer Winters Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Jennifer Winters lives in a totally haunted 250-year-old mill town in Central Maryland with her husband, sons, several bee hives, and a good dog named Bubba. Please follow her on Twitter @wordywinters.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" Written by: Jennifer Winters
"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" Narrated by : Peter Joseph Lewis

"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" Rudy/Big Sister: Celina Mauti

"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" Alex: Erin B. Lillis

"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" Editing and Sound Design by: Erin B. Lillis

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

"Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin" is featured in the kids' horror anthology "Mother Ghost's GRIMM Volume 1"

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias, The Resurrectionist - Comeuppance, Monster's Game - Murder Transition 02, Ghosts of Flannan Lighthouse - Main Theme, Ghosts of Flannan Lighthouse - Attack!, Night Delivery - Drones v2 by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Alex and Rudy are two young cousins getting to know each other for the first time while Alex’s mom is on a business trip trying to sell her horror books at a writing convention. Rudy informs Alex that when their moms were kids they scared each other with their imaginary friends Bloody Mary and Bloody Marvin. But the two characters were passed down to Rudy and now, he tells Alex, they’re real because he believed in them strongly enough. Alex doesn’t believe him at first but… what are those sounds coming from the attic?

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09 (Ages 7-10) SHADOW ON THE SOFA by Karl Melton Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Karl Melton writes horror stories for kids and adults alike. His tales often involve the outdoors, childhood adventures, finding inner strength, and supernatural forces that dwell in dark and remote settings.

Karl has been featured in several publications, including The NoSleep Podcast, Mother Ghost’s Grimm: Vol. 2, and three different volumes of Scare Street’s Night Terrors Series.

He currently lives in Alexandria, Virginia with his boyfriend John.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"Shadow on the Sofa" Written by: Karl Melton
"Shadow on the Sofa" Narrated by : Uri Sacharow

"Shadow on the Sofa" Mom: Nichole Goodnight

"Shadow on the Sofa" Grandpa: David Cummings

"Shadow on the Sofa" Editing and Sound Design by: Anna Rodriguez

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

"Shadow on the Sofa" is featured in the kids' horror anthology "Mother Ghost's GRIMM Volume 2." Special thanks to Melody Grace, editor, for allowing the inclusion of this story in this podcast.

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Ryan has the flu and his Mom advises him to drink lots of liquids but the side effect is that Ryan now has to get up often to pee in order to avoid wetting the bed. His nightly excursions to the bathroom take him out into the dark house where he spots a shadow on the sofa. At first he thinks it’s one of his parents but when he calls out to it, it doesn’t respond. The next thing he knows, it’s rising, clicking and creaking and following him! Just what is the shadow on the haunted sofa? Turns out… it’s probably just his stargazing grandpa. Or is it?(Warning: May be too spooky for smaller children.)

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08 (Ages 5-9) THE HALLOWEEN FRIEND by Elizabeth Davis Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Elizabeth Davis is a writer because she never properly grew up. She writes stories that your parents and older siblings may like at deadfishbooks.com

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"The Halloween Friend" Written by: Elizabeth Davis

"The Halloween Friend" Narrated by : David McKee

"The Halloween Friend" Ghost Child: Erika Sanderson

"The Halloween Friend" Editing and Sound Design by: Seng Phengdouangdeth

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias and Abduction at Willow Woods - The Abductionby Kevin Hartnell
Enchanted Valley, Come Play With Me, Somewhere Sunny, Ghost Processional, Industrial Music Box, Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

A boy who has grown out of Trick or Treating but still loves the scares that Halloween provides has convinced his two dads to let him bike around his neighborhood after dark so he can creep himself out. On his mission of fright he gets just what he wants when he comes face to face with a ghost… but the ghost is frightened! The boy decides to take the ghost under his wing and bravely face the beast that has scared the lost spirit. It turns out to be just an inflatable Halloween decoration but regardless, the boy has made a new friend.

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07 (Ages 5-9) RALPH by Marcus Damanda Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Marcus Damanda lives in Woodbridge, Virginia with his ten-year-old cat Shazam. When not writing spooky stories, he teaches 6th grade language arts and watches way too much Star Wars.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"Ralph" Written by: Marcus Damanda

"Ralph" Narrator: Desdymona

"Ralph" Grandma: Erin B. Lillis

"Ralph" Grandpa: Graham Rowat

"Ralph" Editing and Sound Design by: Kathryn Stanley

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional, Sad Trio, Promises to Keep, Rumination by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

The narrator, a small child, has lost their favorite grandpa to sickness. As a coping mechanism they’ve taken their grandpa’s small and scratchy blanket and named it Ralph after their grandfather. Ralph goes everywhere with the child until one day it is taken and accidentally destroyed by their older brother. Soon the child learns, however, that they’re big enough to move on, be OK and enjoy Halloween without Ralph.

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06 (Ages 5-9) THE PARENT TAX by N.M. Brown Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

N.M. Brown is a happily married mother of three. She chases monsters from under the bed before releasing the monsters from her head.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"The Parent Tax" Written by: N.M. Brown
"The Parent Tax" Narrator and Allen's Dad : Dan Zappulla

"The Parent Tax" Allen's Mom: Jen Zappulla

"The Parent Tax" Allen and Ricky: Zappulla kids

"The Parent Tax" Editing and Sound Design by: Kathryn Stanley

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Halloween Atmosphere 2018 (endless loop) by Sascha Ende - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Ricky is tagging along with Allen and his parents to the final few houses on their Trick or Treating route. It might be their last year doing this tradition together because Allen’s just about to be too old. In order to extend the fun Allen asks if Ricky can spend the night but that means that Ricky has to let Allen’s parents inspect his candy before they can eat it and Allen might just have to pay double in the parent tax - giving some treats to his parents. At the last house Allen and Ricky are greeted with two plastic wrapped bags of homemade candy and they know that Allen’s parents will never let them eat it so they hide it in their costumes. When the coast is clear, the two boys bite into more than they can chew because the candy is infested with … creatures!

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05 (Ages 5-9) THE TOWN WITHOUT CANDY By Meredith Morgenstern Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Meredith is a member of HWA and an associate editor for Tales to Terrify podcast. Her pronouns are she/her/Mrs. Dameron, and she lives with her children in New Jersey in a house that's probably haunted.

CREDITS:
Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"The Town Without Candy" Written by: Meredith Morgenstern
"The Town Without Candy" Narrator: Nichole Goodnight

"The Town Without Candy" Editing and Sound Design by: Kristina Manente

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional, Tiny Fugue, The Path of the Goblin King, The Path of the Goblin King v2, The Chamber by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

There is a town where the children and the children before them have all existed without having ever experienced sugar or sweets. Until one year, when a mysterious woman appears in the town’s one school and introduces the local children… to candy. After eating until their tummies hurt the worried parents gather their kids and try to stop them from getting anymore of the treats but the children quickly hatch a plan to get more - by dressing up in costumes on October 31st, the anniversary of the lady’s appearance, and demanding candy from door to door.

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04 (Ages 5-9) THE WITCH’S BREW by Manen Lyset Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

AUTHOR BIO:

Manen Lyset is a horror author and frequent contributor to The NoSleep Podcast. By day, Manen is a web developer in Ontario, Canada. He lives alone with a cat, a sock-puppet, and a couple plants.

CREDITS:

Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"The Witch's Brew" Written by: Manen Lyset
"The Witch's Brew Narrated by: Erin B. Lillis

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Anna Rodriguez

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

The friendly neighborhood witch is summoning everyone to a feast but everyone must contribute something to the stew! Will it be salty or will it be sweet? Will it be a trick or will it be a treat? We’ll only know once we eat! This rhyming Halloween tale is a spiritual mix of the classic children’s tale STONE SOUP mixed with a fair bit of Garbage Pail Kids style grossness.

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03 (Ages 5-9) THE MAGICAL HALLOWEEN NIGHT by Immanuel Burney Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript:http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/
Link to story text: http://www.erinlillis.com/magicalhalloweennight/

AUTHOR BIO:

Immanuel Burney is a children’s freelance writer and published author of two children’s books: Kidd Panda: There Is Nothing to Worry About and Kidd Panda’s Show-and-Tell Fright.

CREDITS:

Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.
"The Magical Halloween" Written by: Immanuel Burney
"The Magical Halloween" Narrator and Mom : Sarah Golding

"The Magical Halloween" Matt: Misty Brooke

"The Magical Halloween" Diego: Sam Cavalcanti

"The Magical Halloween" Lee Hwa: Erika Sanderson

"The Magical Halloween" Sam: Tal Minear

"The Magical Halloween" Editing and Sound Design by: Erin B. Lillis

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Show Art by: Desdymona

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Ghost Processional by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Christopher Robin, Radiant and Autumn by Dream Machine
In a Dream by Powerrun

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

Four foster children, Mike, Lee Hwa, Sam and Diego, are bored and upset that they can’t go out trick or treating this year because of the bad germs all around the city. Lee Hwa suggests they make their own fun by crafting their own Halloween masks instead. When she overhears their plan, their guardian, Ms. Diana, a fairy godmother in training, directs them to a magic chest in the attic that contains all sorts of materials they can use. Once completed, the masks are imbued with magical properties that enable the kids to see and avoid the germs. With their new powers, they set out to heroically deliver safe treats to the kids around their neighborhood.

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01 (Ages 3-6) THE TINY PUMPKIN by S. H. Cooper Oct 30, 2020

Show notes

Look for the full story synopsis, with spoilers, at the bottom of the show notes.

Transcript: http://www.erinlillis.com/thenonappodcast-transcript/

Link to story text: https://authorshcooper.com/2018/09/24/the-tiny-pumpkin-a-childrens-story/

AUTHOR BIO:

S.H. Cooper is a Florida based author with a penchant for horror. She has penned short story collections, co-wrote the podcast, Calling Darkness, and is a regular contributor to the award winning anthology series, The NoSleep Podcast. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband, pets, and a cup of Earl Grey.

CREDITS:

Please visit http://www.NoNapPodcast.com for everyone's bios and info if the links in the names don't work in your podcatcher.

"The Tiny Pumpkin" Written by: S.H. Cooper
"The Tiny Pumpkin" Narrated by : Sarah Ruth Thomas

"The Tiny Pumpkin" Patch: Camber Stitches

"The Tiny Pumpkin" Boobury: David Ault

"The Tiny Pumpkin" Editing and Sound Design by: Kristina Manente

Corpcelia Cadavra: Erin B. Lillis

Written/Sound Designed by: Erin B. Lillis

Disclaimer: Mary Buelow

Show Art by: Desdymona

Episode Art by: Thea Arnman

Music:
Monster's Game - Waltz for Mathias by Kevin Hartnell
Enchanted Valley, Come Play With Me, Somewhere Sunny, Ghost Processional, Industrial Music Box, Nightmare Machine by Kevin MacLeod - License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

***SYNOPSIS WITH SPOILERS***

After a day of fall festivities a small Jack O’Lantern, Patch, is forgotten in a churchyard by the family who carved her. As the night gets darker and spookier she gets more and more frightened until a friendly ghost named Boobury comes to comfort her. He points out that she need not be afraid of the dark because she was made to shine!

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