Hello, my dark darlings. I'm Markia, and this is the Something Scary podcast. To our veteran listeners and those just voyaging into the dark with us for the first time, welcome. We make assumptions about the things that scare us, a stranger, the darkness, even abandoned hallways. We presume that they are

inherently dangerous. But the truth is, they're just the unknown. You may be surprised at the

protection you'll get from a stranger or the peace you'll find in the dark. As with many things,

the answer isn't always clear-cut instincts.

Taught instincts can be wrong.

That inherent danger you've been taught to fear

may have been trying to save you all along.

First, life imitates a horror movie, followed by murderous vigilante justice. Then

terror lurks inside a forbidden corridor. Finally, in our featured story, a gamer finds solace

within a living nightmare. I receive hundreds of creepy stories of missions every single week.

And of those, the scariest ones make it into our podcast, along with the story that we've chosen

to animate and post over at YouTube.com slash snarled. If you have a tale you're dying to share,

send me an email at something scary at snarl.com. If you'd like to support something scary, then consider joining our Patreon.

As a patron, not only can you help the show and see ad-free episodes, but you can also be a part of the horror.

And hear your name featured in one of our podcasts or weekly video stories.

Visit patreon.com slash snarled.

So, want to hear something scary?

Inherent danger. Sometimes the thing you've been most anticipating can turn into your

worst fear. Like in this story, inspired by Cambria.

My first day working at the Beaumont movie theater was filled with so much joy and anticipation.

I just turned 16 and it was my first real job.

The theater was built in the early 1900s and still had that old nostalgic vibe.

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