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Feb 28, 2026 51 min

The Latch, a Decent into Madness - A Dark Beyond Tale

from Red in the Dark Hosted by Leonard Voss

A door latch becomes the only line between "safe" and "not safe." In a house that won't stay quiet—and a mind that won't stay still—Amelia discovers a simple rule: Keep it latched. The attic door opens once. Then again. Then again. Each time she closes it, she becomes less certain whether the problem is upstairs or inside her own head. The Latch is a standalone entry in The Dark Beyond, an anthology series set within the world of Red in the Dark. Each story stands on its own, exploring the people, places, and horrors lurking just beyond the edges of the main narrative. A story of obsession, isolation, psychological horror, and the terrifying moment when reality stops feeling reliable. Once it slips the first time, it never feels the same again. Support the show: share it with someone you think would love Red in the Dark. Written, produced, sound engineered, and voice acted by Leonard Voss. All voices are AI generated while we continue seeking voice actors to replace and update those performances. Email [email protected] if you're interested in participating in the project, from voice acting and production to editing and website support.

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