NIGHTLIGHT: A Horror Fiction Podcast

Presenting: HARD DRIVE

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We are very grateful to the wonderful people at Voyage Media for supporting our show and we're proud to share a trailer for their new production 'Hard...

Cordyceps Angelus by Rob Grimoire

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This month, a mysterious savior comes to a cyberpunk world.“Cordyceps Angelus” by Rob Grimoire originally appeared in the horror anthology Dark Sp...

Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. DuBois

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This month, we celebrate Juneteenth with a classic from W.E.B. DuBois about a thief and a stranger that raises the question: is this redemption or pun...

Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story by one of the most beloved Black authors of all time about a strange man who arrives in town.“Uncle Monday” by Zora Neale Hurst...

The Spirit Bed by Eden Royce

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, NIGHTLIGHT returns with a dream…or is it a nightmare?“The Spirit Bed” by Eden Royce originally appeared in the horror anthology Why D...

Flash Fiction by J.V. Sadler and Timaeus Bloom

21 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, 2 flash fiction stories of starvation and death.“A Glimpse Into Those of Whom We Have Forgotten” by J.V. Sadler and “Ma Bess” by Ti...

Flash Fiction by Overcomer Ibiteye and Bibi Osha

07 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, 2 flash fiction stories of the horrors of refusing to let go.“Mrs. Bones” by Overcomer Ibiteye and “I’m Down Here” by Bibi Osha.N...

The Substitute by Gracie C McKeever

22 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week, who’s afraid of the big, bad wolf?“The Substitute” by Gracie C. McKeever.Narrated by Christian Young.Produced by Davis Walden.Executi...

Malaga by Michelle Mellon

08 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For our season 7 premiere, we feature a story about an unusual asylum. “Malaga” by Michelle Mellon.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGH...

Feed Drop: Visionaries

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy episode 1 of Visionaries. In 2185, the world is distinguished by two races: The Dead-eyes and the Visionaries. Visionaries are the next step in ...

Feed Drop: Omen

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can three unlikely heroes keep from arguing long enough to thwart a diabolical conspiracy? From the producers of Girl in Space comes Omen, a fantasy a...

Midnight Burger Feed Drop!

06 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Chapter 5: The Ad Man ComethOh no, this time the diner has found itself in a dystopian Earth where the ads are LITERALLY stuck in your head. That's ri...

627: The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man's Whore by Sean Demory

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Be careful of who you meet wandering in the woods. “The Ballad of the Wayfaring Stranger and the Dead Man’s Whore” by Sean Demory.A transcript i...

626: Sweet House by Ozzie M. Gartrell

26 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Can a house be a psychopath? “Sweet House” by Ozzie M. Gartrell.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Jay Taylor.Pr...

625: An Attic. A Basement. by Jarred Thompson

19 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Think Shirley Jackson’s “The Lottery” couldn’t be much worse? Think again. “An Attic. A Basement.” by Jarred Thompson.A transcript is ava...

624: To Present One’s Heart by Megan Baffoe

12 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A helicopter mom takes her controlling nature to a whole other level.“To Present One’s Heart” by Megan Baffoe.A transcript is available on the N...

623: The One A.M. Knock by Torché Johnson

05 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A stranger and their companion stop by for a late-night visit.“The One AM Knock” by Torché Johnson.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT we...

622: The Adoration of Random Strangers by Azure Arther

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No mystery illness is good, but some are far more dangerous than others.“The Adoration of Random Strangers” by Azure Arther.A transcript is availa...

621: The Way by Lyndsey Ellis

14 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Being reborn requires a little bit of guidance–especially when the new you is both hunter and hunted.“The Way” by Lyndsey Ellis.A transcript is ...

620: Uncle Boogeyman by Maurice Broaddus

31 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A sinister figure stalks the residents and caretakers of a nursing home.“Uncle Boogeyman” by Maurice Broaddus.A transcript is available on the NIG...

619: Fatal Conditions by Chris Campbell

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the price of magic is higher than you can reckon.“Fatal Conditions” by Chris Campbell.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT websit...

618: The Stolen Arm by Scott Adlerberg

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Evidence speaks for the dead, and so does (wo)man’s best friend.“The Stolen Arm” by Scott Adlerberg.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT ...

617: Ascension by Jade Lancaster

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a thin line between family traditions and cults.“Ascension” by Jade Lancaster.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrat...

616: Dead Man Country by Steven Van Patten

29 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Representation matters, even for zombie country singers.“Dead Man Country” by Steven Van Patten.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT websit...

615: Cecil and the Dismemberment

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some people collect stamps, other rocks…and others collect body parts.“Cecil and the Dismemberment” by Errick Nunnally.A transcript is available...

614: Initiation by Milton Davis

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This community has figured out a foolproof way to protect themselves from zombies…or have they?“Initiation” by Milton Davis.A transcript is avai...

613: Recipe for a Zombie by Eden Royce

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Creating zombies is both a science, and an art.“Recipe for a Zombie” by Eden Royce.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by...

612: Monster Bites by Johnny Compton

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Who’s afraid of a little monster?“Monster Bites” by Johnny Compton.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Ransom....

611: The Pitch by L. Marie Wood

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dreams (and nightmares) really do come alive on the silver screen.“The Pitch” by L. Marie Wood.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website...

610: Interview with Todd Sullivan

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we interview Todd Sullivan, author of "Wheels and Deals" and discuss living as an ex-pat and how that affects his writing, plus playwriting...

609: Wheels and Deals by Todd Sullivan

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a good reason angels say “be not afraid”.“Wheels and Deals” by Todd Sullivan.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Nar...

608: Interview with Michelle Mellon

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with "Aunt Sadie's Surprise" author Michelle Mellon, we talk writing process, Black matriarchal culture, and....buried socks.You can...

607: Aunt Sadie's Surprise by Michelle Mellon

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Every family has a heritage, but what happens when that heritage is death?“Aunt Sadie’s Surprise” by Michelle Mellon.A transcript is available o...

606: Interview with RJ Joseph

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this interview with R.J. Joseph, author of Bettina and Conflict Resolution (season 5, episode 1), we discuss her inspiration, writing process, and ...

605: Bettina by R.J. Joseph

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What do you do when you despise your betrothed?“Bettina” by R.J. Joseph.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Tonia Rans...

604: Interview with Kai Leakes, Author of Sisters

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy our interview with Kai and learn more about her other work, how she writes and recharges, and her favorite works of horror. Learn more about you...

603: Sisters by Kai Leakes

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are these 2 sisters the hunters or the hunted in this dystopian tale of the Demented, zombie-like monsters.“Sisters” by Kai Leakes.A transcript is...

602: The Dead Circle + Lake Tuesday by Tonia Ransom

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Another double feature! A woman seeks long overdue revenge, and a malicious lake feeds on those who wander too close.“The Dead Circle” and “Lake...

601: High Water Slack & I Will Not Walk in Darkness by Jamie Grimes

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A southern gothic double feature! These stories originally aired on Pseudopod as part of a collaboration with them last year.“I Will Not Walk in Dar...

516: Above by Megan Baffoe

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Monsters from below terrorize a community.“Above” by Megan Baffoe.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Georgia Mckenzie...

515: He Refused to Name It by Eugen Bacon

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man is haunted by the mother of his newborn child.“He Refused to Name It” by Eugen Bacon.He Refused to Name It first appeared in The Road to Woo...

514: Niobe Doesn't Listen by Andrea Stanet

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A woman with damaged hearing must outwit a man intent on murder.“Niobe Doesn’t Listen” by Andrea Stanet.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLI...

513: Upstairs by Tananarive Due

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:A little girl’s wish comes true when a strange man takes up residence in her attic…but is all as it seems?“Upstairs” by Tananarive ...

Feed Drop! Valence, a Multi-Award-Winning Audio Drama

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re happy to share one of our favorite podcasts with you: VALENCE. In episode 1, Liam loses power but gains an ominous offer.Valence is currently ...

512: Locking Up by Dominique Brown-Sampayo

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A woman is attacked by a malevolent being and must rely on her strange power to save herself.“Locking Up” by Dominique Brown-Sampayo.A transcript ...

The Hills Bled Gold by Sumiko Saulson

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A newly free man learns that there’s different kinds of slavery…in this world and the next.“The Hills Bled Gold” by Sumiko Saulson.A transcrip...

Heat Wave (Afflicted Prequel) by Tonia Ransom

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A malevolent book finds its way back into the world to create chaos in this prequel to the upcoming horror thriller podcast Afflicted, which will prem...

Wet Pain, Part 2 by Terence Taylor

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man is haunted by malevolent ghosts of his family’s past. Part 2 of 2.“Wet Pain” by Terence Taylor originally appeared in Nightmare Magazine.S...

Wet Pain by Terence Taylor - Part 1

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man is haunted by malevolent ghosts of his family’s past. Part 1 of 2.“Wet Pain” by Terence Taylor originally appeared in Nightmare Magazine.A...

507: Loneliness is in Your Blood by Cadwell Turnbull

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bloodthirsty creature discovers that immortality does not guarantee eternal youth.“Loneliness is in Your Blood” by Cadwell Turnbull.A transcript...

Unexpected Monsters: Sweet Tooth by Nicole Givens Kurtz

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A boy learns that the monster haunting his neighborhood is not what it seems.“Sweet Tooth” by Nicole Givens Kurtz.A transcript is available on the...

How To Be A Doppleganger: Nobody Knows My Name by Brandon Massey

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A man discovers a strange ability to convince people that he’s someone he’s not.“Nobody Knows My Name” by Brandon Massey.Buy Brandon’s lates...

504: Po' Sandy by Charles W. Chesnutt

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cursed tree is used for a plantation remodeling project, sending slaves scurrying from the house.Story by Charles W. Chesnutt.A transcript is availa...

503: Flash Fiction - Tara Campbell & Tonia Ransom

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a flash fiction double feature about a lying house and a lake monster.Stories by Tara Campbell and Tonia Ransom.A transcript is available o...

502: Night Rites by Moustapha Mbacké Diop

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a flying witch haunts the woods, but a man gets a little help from a mysterious and powerful being.Story by Moustapha Mbacké DiopA transcr...

501: Conflict Resolution by R.J. Joseph

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For our Season 5 premiere, a couple encounters a strange creature by the roadside who delights in granting perverse wishes.Story by R.J. Joseph.A tran...

429: Pseudopod Takes Over NIGHTLIGHT with author Jamie Grimes

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a double-feature gothic story from Jamie Grimes with special hosts from Pseudopod – Alex and Kat.Narrated by Devante Johnson.Produced by ...

428: Child's Play - Season Finale

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

For our season finale, dreams really do come true.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Timothy played by Raiden Thompson.Mom and Shadow...

427: The Share by Terence Taylor

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:This week, fiction from Terence Taylor that ponders a strange shared living situation.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.N...

426: Tightrope Cat by Tonya R. Moore

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, flash fiction from Tonya R. Moore.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by GP Mckenzie.Produced by Jen Zink.Executiv...

425: Blood, Lust, and Muddy Waters by Del Sandeen

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, flash fiction from Del Sandeen that cautions us to be careful what you wish for.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by...

424: Family Recipe by Tonia Ransom

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have a series of flash fiction tales, starting with a story from our host Tonia Ransom that explores funerary rituals.A transcript is av...

423: Interview with Khalifaziz

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Khalifaziz, author of Mitochondrial Assimilation. We talk about the story and its inspiration, and Black horror. Learn more about your ad...

422: Mitochondrial Assimilation by Khalifaziz

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, an old god emerges from primordial slime.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by Josh Carter.Produced by Davis Wald...

421: Interview with Lamar Giles

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Today, an interview with Lamar Giles, author of "Power and Purpose" (episode 420), and "Wilson's Pawn and Loan" (episode 103).Listen to Lamar’s firs...

420: Power and Purpose by Lamar Giles

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story from New York Times Bestseller Lamar Giles that mixes religion with deadly premonitions.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT...

419: Bryannah and the Magic Negro by Crystal Connor

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, short fiction from Crystal Connor that turns the magical negro trope on its head.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrat...

418: Possession by Jarred Thompson

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, be careful about who you choose to marry.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrated by GP Mckenzie.Produced by Jen Zink.E...

417: Interview with Tracy Cross

06 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Tracy Cross, author of Red Box. We discuss dystopian fiction, The Twilight Zone, hoodoo, and writing good monsters.Tracy Cross has had wo...

416: Red Box by Tracy Cross - Part 2

23 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Sorry this is late! I accidentally scheduled it for next week :/This week, the second part of our cyberpunk horror about a mysterious box and unusual ...

415: Red Box by Tracy Cross

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the first part of a two-part cyberpunk horror about a mysterious box and unusual pandemic.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT websi...

414: Interview with Samantha Frye

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Tonia interviews Samantha Frye, author of Playthings. We discuss MFA programs, genre writing, story inspiration in cartoons, and Southern Black cultur...

413: Flash Fiction - "Appendages" & "Playthings"

18 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:This week, a double feature from Rickey Rivers Jr and Samantha Frye wherein body parts have a mind of their own and a twist on monsters hid...

412: Interview with Victoria Hutchinson

05 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we interview Victoria Hutchinson, author of "Bloodlust" and discuss the story's premise and inspiration, writing dark vs lighthearted ficti...

411: Bloodlust by Victoria Hutchinson

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:This week, short fiction from Victoria Hutchinson that explores what it’s like to seek out pain you cannot feel.A transcript is available...

410: Interview with L. Marie Wood

20 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview L. Marie Wood, author of Family Dinner. We discuss pantsing vs plotting, screenwriting, and more.L. Marie Wood is an award-winning psycho...

409: Flash Fiction by L. Marie Wood & Tyhitia Green

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Show Notes:This week, another double feature with two flash fiction stories from L. Marie Wood and Tyhitia Green..A transcript is available on the NIG...

408: Interview with Michele Tracy Berger

06 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Michele Tracy Berger, author of “Etta, Zora, and the First Serpent”.Twitter: @micheletberger Blog: micheleberger.wordpress.com Auth...

407: Etta, Zora, and the First Serpent

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story from the Harlem Renaissance featuring none other than Zora Neale Hurston.A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website.Narrat...

406: Interviews with Errick Nunnally & Nicole Givens Kurtz

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Errick Nunnally, author of “You Call This An Apocalypse?” and Nicole Givens Kurtz, author of “Siren’s Song”.Errick Nunnally was...

405: Flash Fiction by Errick Nunnally & Nicole Givens Kurtz

17 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A doubleheader this week: a tale of what happens when the apocalypse comes to the hood, followed by a story of an unlikely victim of an unusual siren ...

404: Interview with Tonya Liburd

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Tonya Liburd, author of “The Drunken Tree”, episode 403.Tonya Liburd shares a birthday with Ray Bradbury and Simeon Daniel, which may...

403: The Drunken Tree by Tonya Liburd

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story of an obsessed dead twin and a magical tree from Tonya Liburd.Originally published in Chiral Mad 5, out summer 2021. A transcript i...

402: Interview with Alexis Brooks de Vita

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We interview Alexis Brooks de Vita, author of “Her Faithful Black Cat”, episode 401. We talk about the history of Black horror literature, Poe, Lo...

Bonus Episode: Trial Day from The Dark Tome

19 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Holidays! Enjoy early access to this bonus story by Tananarive Due courtesy of The Dark Tome podcast.Thanks for your support!***Young Lettie can...

314: Halloween Special - Reality Show

31 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What happens when someone will do anything to win a reality show?Actors:Natasha: Cherrae Stuart Ed: Carl StewartMilo: Devante JohnsonCameraman: Josh ...

313: Ujima by Alledria Hurt

30 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Should your loyalty lie with your new family, or your old? In this tale of vampire vs human families, the answer is complicated.Audio production by Da...

312: Desiccant by Craig Laurance Gidney

23 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tiny vampires, and that's not even the scariest thing about this story, originally published in SLAY: Stories of the Vampire Noire.Narration by Cherra...

311: One Hand in the Coffin Part Two by Justin C. Key

16 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, the conclusion of our creepy puppet story from last week.Audio production by Davis Walden. Narration by Carl Stewart.Episode transcript ava...

310: One Hand in the Coffin by Justin C. Key

09 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone knows puppets and dolls are creepy, and this tale shows us what happens when a vengeful ghost finds a new home in one. This story is a little...

309: The Foreclosure by Marc Abbott

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week's story explores what it means when something is too good to be true.Audio production by Evan Shelton.Narration by Matt Peters. Learn more a...

308: Interview with Tananarive Due

19 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we interview author of "Last Stop on Route Nine" and Executive Producer of Horror Noire, Tananarive Due.Links mentioned in the interview:De...

307: Last Stop on Route Nine by Tananarive Due

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a story bestselling author and screenwriter, Tananarive Due. This tale of taking a wrong turn into another world is reminiscent of T...

306: Pink Lake by Steven Van Patten

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a Lovecraftian story to fill you to the gills with fear. Steven Van Patten imagines a beautiful lake with a dark secret beneath its ...

305: 3115 Wicker Street by Cherrae L. Stuart

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story from a voice you've heard before...but not like this. Voice actor and writer Cherrae L. Stuart spins a tale of what happens when ou...

304: Birds by Zin E. Rocklyn

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we have a story of birds, blood, and vengeance.Episode transcript Audio production and narration by Tonia Ransom.Atmospheric music courtes...

303: Mermaids in Cape Town by Mame Bougouma Diene

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s story is a perfect blend of noir, mermaids, and murder, with some heavy metal thrown in for good measure.A full transcript of this episo...

302: Tango of a Telltale Heart by Sumiko Saulson

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, a story about hellhounds and ancestry from Black Magic Women: Terrifying Tales by Scary Sisters by Sumiko Saulson.A transcript of this epis...

The Lost Ones by Valjeanne Jeffers

13 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NIGHTLIGHT is back for Season 3 with a story about werewolves, sorcerers, and demons. Be careful of cobblestone streets and mysterious songs.A transcr...

Breaking the Waters by Donyae Coles

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we're co-releasing this episode with Pseudopod. If you love horror and you haven't listened to Pseudopod, you should fix that now. :) Learn...