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Thank you. 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.

A quick reminder that our annual flash fiction contest has emerged from the dark depths

and is currently wreaking havoc on the unsuspecting horror fiction community.

Our theme this year is folk myths and fairy tales, drawing on the shadows that have left

an indelible mark on our cultures and histories throughout the ages and into present day.

Cautionary tales and legendary creatures to keep you hovering on the edge of sleep until the

first rays of dawn creep in through the window. You've got one thousand words to spin us a mythical tale of terror, with $50 and bragging rights up for grabs.

We'll select the top story, as well as up to four runners-up, to be featured on a future episode.

Claw your way over to talesterefy.com slash flash contest for more details or to enter.

You've got until midnight on February 28th, so make haste.

Tonight we have two tales with extra long titles for you.

First, we meet an artist whose work has universal impact.

Then, a caretaker of a very unique hotel has trouble leaving her work at work.

Our first story for the evening comes from Frank Orido. Frank Orido is a writer of weird and horrific fiction living in the wilds of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

His work has appeared in the magazine of fantasy and science fiction,

Flame Tree Press, and the year's best hardcore horror.

When not writing, Frank creates elaborate meals for his wife and ever-hungering children.

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