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Just click the link in the show description to support now. From the blackest corners of your mind, they call, pulling you deep into shadow, twisting your senses, keeping you from sleep.

It's time to face your darkest fears.

This is Tales to Terrify. Good evening, children of the night, and welcome.

Well, our 500th episode is fast approaching, and let me tell you you're in for a hell of a ride,

and not just for one episode either.

Let me wet your appetite, get you looking forward to what's looming on the horizon, while not giving too much away.

We've lined up an exceptional two-episode celebration, spanning both 499 and 500.

As it stands, the pair of shows will each be about twice as long as your regular weekly

episode, and will feature some familiar names and special

guests, both behind the mic and on the other side of the pen, or computer keyboard. We're really excited

to share this milestone with you, and I just couldn't keep it all in the bag any longer.

But with so much going on behind the scenes to prepare, I don't really have a whole lot else

to share with you tonight. So, rather than me ramble on trying to fill dead air, let's get right

to our story. We have one longer tale for you

this evening, which comes from Jude Reed. Jude lives in Scotland and writes in the gaps between work

full-time as a doctor, wrangling her kids and trying to wear out a border collie.

She likes climbing inadvisably large mountains and running away from zombies,

and drinks a powerful load of coffee.

Children of the Night, join me, for Jude reads,

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