Hello, I'm Blair Bathory, and this is the Something Scary podcast.

Thank you so much for being here, whether this is your first time or you're one of the brave souls who join us every week.

Summertime is finally here.

For many of us, school is out, and we can indulge in summer barbecues,

outdoor games, beaches, and pools.

But we're not the only ones outside enjoying the warm summer air.

The season also calls forth all the creepy, crawly bugs and beasts who have been in hibernation.

And not the cute furry ones, but the ones who need to feed.

So beware this summer of creatures big, small, and supernatural, who are out for your blood. First, it's watching you, followed by

cleaning tips, then love worth dying for. Finally, in our featured story, Karma kills.

We are so grateful for each of you that join us every week. We love hearing from you,

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that we do. So, want to hear something scary?

The bugs and beasts of summer. Sometimes The Bugs and Beasts of Summer

Sometimes all it takes is a split second of fear to drive you completely off the rails.

And the decision you make in that moment might cost you your life.

Like in this story, written by one of our favorite guest writers, El Marie Wood.

It came in through the window and crawled over the leather interior.

It's hairy black legs, just a step away from the elbow she let protrude from the car.

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