Old Habits by Nalo Hopkinson

"Even when you're dead, some things cut close to the bone."   Let's go to the mall, everybody! But be careful - you don't want to get stuck here, like the ghosts in "Old Habits" (2011) by Nalo Hopkinson. It's a short modern horror story that manages to pack in plenty of nightmares (and feelings). Spoilers ahead!   Episode references: Read the story at Uncanny Magazine: https://uncannymagazine.com/article/old-habits/ Grab a copy of Uncanny Magazine Issue Twenty-One: https://uncannymagazine.com/issues/uncanny-magazine-issue-twenty-one/ Need a smile? Watch "Let's Go to the Mall" by Robin Sparkles: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IY_bhVSGKEg   -- * Theme: Magical Transition by Kevin McLeod * Additional music and sound effects from zapsplat.com