Welcome, dear listeners, to scary stories told in the dark.

I'm Malcolm Blackwood, your host and storyteller.

And you know where I'm from, we don't do bedtime stories.

So, if that's what you're expecting, you're in the wrong place. If it's

terrifying tales you're after, well, then I've got just the thing. So, get comfortable,

settle in, turn off the lights, if you dare. Your night is about to get a whole lot darker.

Besides, who needs sleep anyway?

Good evening, listeners, and welcome back to scary stories told in the dark.

I'm your host, Malcolm Blackwood.

Only a short time ago, we closed the book on another season, and last week we crossed the

threshold into a new one.

Tonight, we step a little deeper inside.

Because season 19 isn't just another stretch of stories, it's another run of weekly reminders

that the things we fear most aren't always monsters in the dark. Sometimes they're the choices

we justify when grief, anger, and opportunity find us at our most vulnerable moments.

Dim the lights, settle in, and steal yourself for yet another tale of terror.

Before we begin, a brief word of thanks to those who support this show through our patrons area.

For just 799 a month, our patrons gain early access to episodes, add free listening,

and entry into a growing archive of exclusive content,

all while helping us continue to produce and share stories like tonight's.

And while season 19 continues bringing you fresh thrills and chills each and every week,

our patrons continue enjoying exclusive releases and bonus content throughout the year.

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