Hello, my dark darlings. I'm Markia, and this is the Something Scary podcast. To our veteran

listeners and those voyaging into the dark with us for the first time, welcome. Today we're going to

talk about fate, because fate is a tricky thing, isn't it? They say that it can't be escaped,

that when the writings on the wall are the warnings

have been read, that that's it for you. And when you think about it, we can only be so cautious

when facing the dangers in our path, because unfortunately, even the best security sometimes

just isn't enough. First, owing a debt means more than just

owing money. Next, technology opens unsuspecting doorways right into your home. After that,

we'll do our chores alone in the dark. And finally, we'll end up in a place

of healing, a children's hospital. I receive hundreds of creepy story submissions every single week.

As always, the first story you hear is one that we've chosen to animate and post over at

YouTube.com slash snarled.

Then I read a few more stories for the podcast.

If you have a tale you're dying to share, send me an email at something scary at snarl.com.

And if you'd like to support the show and receive bonus content, consider joining our Patreon.

Our patrons play a huge role in keeping the show running every single week.

For more information on how you can help the show and also be a part of it,

visit patreon.com slash snarled.

So, want to hear something scary?

The Collector

There's a night once a year when the streets go dark,

but darkness cannot hide those who are marked.

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