Death Lingers in Silence
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Who is Blair Bathory and what is this podcast about?
Hi, witches, 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. And if you're watching on Spotify or YouTube, you may notice we're doing another video version of the podcast. We've done a couple of variations of this, so let me know in the comments which one you like best. Sometimes, the things that haunt us aren't the ones we can see, but the ones we carry inside. The quiet jealousy that festers over time, the unspoken fears that linger in the corners of our minds, and the dark emotions we try to bury. These are forces that shape our lives in ways we don't always understand. But be warned, when these shadows are unleashed, they have a way of taking control, and nothing will ever be the same again. First, fame at a deadly cost, followed by something sinister waits for you. Finally, in our last story, consumed by envy.
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So, wanna hear something scary?
What is the deadly cost of fame in the story of Drake?
Sometimes the cost of your dreams isn't measured in money, but in something far more precious, like in this story inspired by Shelby Lane. Drake felt that life had been completely unfair to him. Despite being a talented, aspiring musician, he was having no luck and was currently between jobs. To add to his misery, his friend Connor, an artist, had experienced a recent boom of tremendous success. Patrons paying hundreds of thousands, even millions, for his paintings and sculptures. Instead of feeling happy for his friend, Drake only felt envy. One night, while the two were enjoying drinks at their favorite bar, Connor sensed the tension in his friend. Reaching into his pocket, he handed Drake a business card.
"'There's someone who can help you,' goes by the name of Miss L. She helped me to get where I am. I owe it all to her." Drake snatched up the card, his eyes roving hungrily over the gleaming gold letters. Connor's expression was one of concern. "'Just be careful, man. Her price is steep.'" The next day, Drake followed the address written on the card, leading him to a palatial townhouse downtown. As he approached, the door swung open on its own. A melodic voice called out, "'Come in. Come in. I've been expecting you.'" Wearily, Drake stepped through the threshold, marveling at the opulence of his surroundings. He followed the voice into a sitting room, where a woman lounged on a velvet chaise.
She was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen, voluptuous and slender, with simmering red-gold hair cascading down her back, jade-green eyes, and porcelain-like skin. She wore an ivory pantsuit, golden jewelry gleaming under the light. This was Miss L. She smiled at him, and Drake sank into an armchair across from her. Miss L spoke as if she had all the time in the world. She already knew who he was and why he was there. Her calm demeanor unsettled him as she explained her offer. I don't take money. What I take is time. Confused, Drake asked, Time? Yes, time, she replied. But not just any time. I take time off your natural lifespan, she chuckled, her eyes gleaning with something dark. Your friend Connor was able to haggle me down in one month.
He promised to create a life-size portrait and a marble statue of me. Well, I simply couldn't resist. Drake's skepticism grew, but Miss L leaned in closer, her gaze intense. I'll do you one better. One single day of your life, Drake.
Who is Miss L and what deal does she offer Drake?
Just one. And in exchange, you'll have everything you've ever wanted.
Fame, riches, endless adoration. Still unsure, Drake hesitated. One day... That's all, she assured him. Her voice had a melodic but dangerous edge to it. And when you agree, I won't collect for ten years. You'll live gloriously for a decade.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
Who is Blair Bathory and what is this podcast about?
0:04–1:43
2
What is the deadly cost of fame in the story of Drake?
1:43–4:34
3
Who is Miss L and what deal does she offer Drake?
4:34–7:35
4
What happens to Drake after he accepts Miss L's offer?
7:35–10:31
5
How does Drake's story end and what is the moral?
10:31–12:49
6
What eerie event happens in the apartment story inspired by Alicia?
12:49–26:45