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It's time to turn off the lights and turn on the dark.

Chilling tales for Dark nights. The

The Good evening listener.

You're listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights.

On tonight's edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality

and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations,

with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about paralyzing points of view and persistent pests.

I'm your host, Steve Taylor, and tonight I'll be your guide as we traverse the dimly lit corridors of your darkest dreams.

Joining us tonight to help bring to life the frightening fiction of James Flynn and Charles Williams,

our voice talents Jeff Sturdivant and Otis Jiry.

Now, get your ticket ready, take your seat in our theater of the minds, and brace yourself.

It's time to turn off the lights and turn on the dark.

Our first tale this evening is written by James Flynn and performed by Jeff Sturdivant.

This story is more of a philosophical horror and explores the idea that life can be viewed

as a glorious gift or a horrible nightmare.

Now, without further ado, I present to you the beautiful nightmare.

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