Campfire Chronicles: Stories After Dark

The Ghost Town

29 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

San Antonio, TX is one of the biggest cities in the enormous state of Texas. It's also one of the largest mass graves in the state's history....

Is The Truth Out There?

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to the Campfire! The inaugural episode this season is all about my small hometown of Pine Bush, N.Y. Did you know Pine Bush is known as t...

Find Your Happy Place

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about how finding your safe space is important to taking care of yourself mentally and physically. For story time, we get to read throug...

Life After Trauma

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today by the campfire, we talk about dealing with PTSD and the aftermath of victim blaming. Today's episode also features a short poem to reflect ...

A Walk With Death

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The first episode of 2023 brings the raw point of view of what it's like experiencing death in the eyes of an Atheist. The episode is followed by ...

New Year, New Me Or Whatever

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New year, new season of Campfire Chronicles: Stories After Dark! This episode focuses on what's to come for my Twitch stream, the future of the podcas...

Simone Biles Is STILL The GOAT

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Simone Biles. Enough said.

Let's Talk Activision

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Discussing the systemic misogyny that led us to the Activision lawsuit, boycotting Activision and more. Final reading from Disenchanted for Tale Thurs...

Spooky Storytime

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight we discuss Nine Men's Misery Cemetery, and the effects the deceased have on all of us in the living world. Special guest appearance from LuvzW...

Pay The Stay-At-Home Moms, Dammit!

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss the pros and cons of having a basic universal income, insurance differences across borders and how learning from o...

Is This Thing On?

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss how you can move on from an abusive household when no acknowledgment from the abuser is given. Reading from Disenc...

Systemic Oppression Breeds Generational Trauma

04 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the campfire today, we discuss how systemic racism towards indigenous and people of color still have impact on the generations who's ancestors surv...

The Loneliness of Growing Older

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today by the campfire, we discuss growing older and losing loved ones, the loss of more indigenous children in Canada and a woman's right to choose. W...

ERCOT Is The Worst

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking about how teaching children empathy can make for a better society, a government who cares and an electrical grid that works in Texas. Reading ...

Forgiving Does Not Mean Forgetting

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight at the campfire, we discuss the concept of forgiving and why it’s different for each person, why it’s important for mental health, and mos...

No One Is Illegal on Stolen Land

08 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Honoring my ancestors and mourning the loss of 215 indigenous children by telling their story. Reading an excerpt from Charles A. Eastman’s book, Th...

Lamenting Corporate America

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight at the campfire, we talk about leaving corporate America, taking care of your mental health and the struggles of being a working a mom. Readin...

What Defines Womanhood?

23 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the campfire tonight, we talk about gender identity and what it means to be a women in the United States today. Reading from “Two-Story House” ...

Women In America

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the campfire today, let’s talk about what being a woman in the US means. Stick around for a short non-fiction piece after to hear a small fractio...

Anxiety, Depression and Therapy—Oh, my!: Painted Red

05 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come join us at the campfire today to talk about dealing with anxiety during uncertain times. Reading from Painted Red for Tale Thursday.

On This Day: Untitled Poem

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Honoring the late Frederick Douglas by reading from his autobiography. This #StorySunday brings you an untitled poem to listen to at the campfire.

Texas Is Closed: If I Lose

26 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s been a long week for Texas. Come to the campfire and hear first hand what it was like. Continuing from the previous Tale Thursday and reading a...

Admitting Your Bad Moments: Burn Our Houses Down

12 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode at the campfire, we talk about learning to accept the times when you’re not at your greatest and how your past effects how you are t...

Something Like Life: Reality

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

At the campfire today, we’re discussing loss and reading “Reality.” This poem encompasses how we experience loss and how it changes us. TW: Infa...

Black History Month: Positive

05 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It’s black history month! Learn how Positive was created and hear the first few pages of the novella tonight at the campfire.

Writing Is My Therapy: My Mother’s Funeral

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Why do writers do what they do? Take a dive into the world of a writer to see why they choose to tell stories and how it helps them.

What’s Your Favorite Scary Movie: The Mirror Man

29 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on #TaleThursday, we’re talking about your worst nightmares and reading the short story, “The Mirror Man.” Will he keep you up tonight...

Welcome To The Campfire: Stained Glass Windows

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Come sit down by the campfire and listen to the true story, Stained Glass Windows. Explore how memory affects every aspect of your life. Trigger warni...

Campfire Chronicles: Stories After Dark (Trailer)

23 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas