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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.

If you're listening on Release Day, you've only got a few hours to go before the portal to

our folk myth and fairy tale flash fiction contest closes forever. Don't let your horrifying

creation get lost to the ages. Submit it before midnight tonight for the chance to have

it immortalized on the podcast and net a cool 50 bucks while you're at it.

Our staff and guest judges are clamoring to hear what diabolical legends you've dreamt up.

So, one last time, head over to Tales to Terrify.com slash flash contest to slide your tail in before the gates are sealed.

This week we have one tale for you about a man who reunites with his high school girlfriend,

but rekindles more than just romance.

Our story tonight comes from Samuel Marzioli. Samuel Marzioli is a Filipino

American author of mostly dark fiction. His work has appeared in numerous publications and

podcasts, including Best of Apex Magazine, Flame Trees, Spirits and Gools, Bleeding Edges, Strange Echoes, and Lovar Burton

Reeds.

His debut collection, Hollow Skulls and Other Stories, was published by Journal Stone Publishing.

Children of the Night, Join Me, for Samuel Marzioli's Sleeping Cupid Awakes,

first published by Journal Stone Publishing, January 2021.

Music The Benji pears outside.

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