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Nightmares & Grief
by Derrick Heisey
Nightmares & Grief is a masterfully written horror fiction anthology podcast read and produced by the author. It delves deep into the psychological terrors lurking in the shadows of the human mind. Each episode invites you into a world where the line between nightmares and reality blurs, offering a haunting exploration of the dark corners of grief and fear. Join us as we traverse chilling narratives that not only celebrate the macabre but also probe the complex tapestry of human emotions in the face of the unknown. Crafted with gripping storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes, this podcast is the brainchild of Derrick Heisey, who brings these tales to life through his dedicated writing, production, and performance. Whether you're cozying up with a drink or checking the dark spaces under your bed, "Nightmares & Grief" promises a journey through the eerie and the uncanny, leaving you pondering the skeletons hidden in your own closet. Discover more, support our work, and connect with fel
Episodes
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In Your Condition
His mother brought him a snail to keep him company. It grows. It talks. It sounds like her. Bobby checked himself into the hospital to get better. His mother brought Yuzu, a small orange nerite snail, so he'd have something to look at besides the walls. Yuzu watches. Then Yuzu starts to grow. In...
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Lofi for Sleep
It helps him sleep. It quiets the calls he won't answer, the mail he won't open, the people he won't hear. As long as the music is playing, none of it can reach him. He really should keep the music playing. —Nightmares & Grief is a horror storytelling podcast for mature audiences. Listener...
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WRING | A Demon Rides Shotgun
A truck driver on the verge of losing his daughter picks up a silent old man at a rest stop in the dead of night. The stranger never speaks — he only points. But every time he does, the driver feels what others truly feel. And what starts as unwanted empathy becomes a weapon he can't stop using....
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To Make the World Obey -- Part 8
She woke up behind bars. The women around her had already been broken.Deborah is locked in a cage in Temujin's basement while two crews race to the same address. Johnny wheels Bartu out of an unguarded hospital and goes to work with pliers and a Louisville Slugger. Freddy puts bullets in wounded...
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To Make the World Obey -- Part 7
A cop with a nightstick. A cult leader who bites. A gangster who shoots his own men to make a point. And all of them are closing in on the same target.Bartu is beaten nearly to death in custody. Temujin snaps a man's spine to reassert control. Johnny rallies a crew of killers. And when Temujin's...
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To Make the World Obey -- Part 6
TO MAKE THE WORLD OBEY — Part 6 | Horror Fiction Audiodrama | Nightmares & GriefThe grave was already dug. They just needed her body.Deborah Samson is stripped of her badge, abandoned by her family, and dragged barefoot through the snow to a cemetery where Peaches waits beside an open hole. But a...
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The Arithmetic of Vengeance
In the heat of an ambush, a soldier's act of mercy earns him a gift from a mysterious woman: a massive, ancient ring. But when this gift proves to be a curse that unleashes a wave of death upon his base, he and his best friend make a solemn promise: to end the war by any means necessary. No...
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To Make the World Obey, Chapters 17-25
The hunt for the city's new monsters begins on two fronts. As Detective Deborah Samson and her partner Freddy Plum are forced to navigate a treacherous underworld of pimps and informants, they find their own moral compasses beginning to crack under the pressure. At the same time, the criminal...
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To Make the World Obey: Chapters 13-16
The city's underworld ignites. Reeling from the attack on their territory, the old guard of the criminal syndicate known as "The Friends" declares war. To hunt the monsters who have invaded their city, they hire a young, ambitious gangster, Johnny Fava, who sees this bloody mission as his only...
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Insta-Famous
A mother's anxiety over microplastics leads her to a miracle supplement promising to cleanse her family from the inside out. What starts as a quest for health, obsessively documented on social media, descends into a biological nightmare. The cure, it turns out, is infinitely more terrifying than...
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To Make the World Obey: Chapter 6-12
The city bleeds as two worlds collide. As Detective Deborah Samson investigates a supermarket massacre that mirrors the horrors of her past, she's forced to make a dangerous deal in the criminal underworld. Meanwhile, a new victim, Vicky, is violently abducted and thrown into a concrete tomb…
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To Make the World Obey: Prologue - Chapter 5
When a mundane store manager discovers an ancient philosophy of power, he transforms into something far more terrifying than human. Experience the complete opening arc of "To Make the World Obey" - a brutal psychological horror tale where civilized society crumbles under primal violence.Follow...
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A Job Well Done
When a disillusioned teacher joins the Revolution's Department for Redirection and Reeducation, he discovers his true calling lies not in enlightening minds, but in breaking them. What begins as a simple reassignment becomes a descent into methodical horror where lesson plans are written in blood...
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The Things We Do for Love
Experience the heart-wrenching collapse of loyalty and survival through "The Things We Do for Love" - a devastating audiodrama that follows Nate, an outdoor guide whose unbreakable bond with his springer spaniel becomes a death sentence in a world overrun by infection. When a desperate supply run...
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Seven Grams
Experience the terrifying transformation of humanity through "Seven Grams" - a chilling audiodrama that follows Dr. Malcolm Reeves, a brilliant scientist whose discovery of plastic-consuming bacteria spirals into an apocalyptic nightmare. When his environmental research loses funding, Dr. Reeves...
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The Sound of Baying Hounds
Discover what stalks the remote wilderness of Whispering Pines National Park in this bone-chilling found journal horror story. When park ranger Cooper finds evidence of a mysterious predator after discovering a missing boy's hat, he uncovers a decades-long conspiracy of disappearances and...
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Kids These Days
Some students are different. Some students are hungry.Jessica Swan is a passionate special education teacher who believes every child can be reached—until she meets Vezka Nevelka. A mysterious mid-year transfer student with a blank stare and strange behaviors, Vezka’s arrival marks the beginning…
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Vacancies
⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains intense psychological horror, graphic themes, and disturbing imagery. Viewer discretion is strongly advised. Not suitable for younger audiences. Welcome to Elysian Sands Motel – Where Your Secrets Check-In but Never Check Out. In this chilling…
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The Pound of Flesh Carnival
Welcome to another chilling episode of Nightmares & Grief, a horror podcast where the author reads his original stories designed to unnerve and haunt you. In this episode, Derrick Heisey takes us on a terrifying journey through "The Pound of Flesh Carnival." A desperate dealer enters a mysterious...
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The Weather Vane
Dive deep into the heart of darkness with Nightmares & Grief in our latest episode, "The Weather Vane." This chilling tale explores grief, the supernatural, and the unrelenting pull of buried trauma, setting a new benchmark for horror storytelling. A farmer in Eastern Washington, mourning the…
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Eyes of the Beholder
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief and the haunting world of "Eyes of the Beholder," where supernatural horror intertwines with the deepest human desires and fears. Are you ready to descend into the shadowy depths of obsession and forbidden attraction? This eerie tale promises to captivate your...
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The Horse Farm
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief. Prepare to be unsettled by our latest nightmare, "The Horse Farm," where twisted realities and dark secrets weave a tale you won’t soon forget. After a near-fatal car accident, Herbie Caxton awakens in a rustic hotel in the eerie town of Herzeleid, located on a...
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The Inevitable
Venture into the unknown with Nightmares & Grief in our latest episode, "The Inevitable." This unsettling tale blends small-town mystery, psychological horror, and fate’s dark grip to craft a story that will haunt you. Lenny returns to Elk Ridge to care for his father, only to be tormented by...
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Skin Deep
Immerse yourself in the latest episode of Nightmares & Grief with "Skin Deep," a harrowing descent into paranoia and the unseen horrors that may lurk beneath the surface. This story pushes the boundaries of psychological terror, weaving together a narrative of fear, obsession, and the fragility…
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Dreadful Reflections
Dive deep into the heart of darkness with Nightmares & Grief in our latest episode, "Dreadful Reflections." This harrowing tale interweaves tragedy, the supernatural, and the relentless quest for redemption, setting a new benchmark for horror storytelling. Our protagonist, grappling with his...
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Seeds
Dive deep into the heart of terror with our latest episode, "Seeds." This chilling tale interweaves suspense, horror, and the relentless struggle for survival, setting a new benchmark for creepypasta storytelling. Follow the harrowing journey of a man and his girlfriend as their camping trip…
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A Clean Slate
Dive deep into the heart of darkness with Nightmares & Grief in our latest episode, "A Clean Slate." This chilling tale explores the terrifying consequences of erasing one's digital past. Desperate to break free from a manipulative boss and a problematic internet history, our protagonist turns to...
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The Deepest Cuts
Dive into the abyss of self-discovery with "Nightmares & Grief" in our latest episode, "The Deepest Cuts." This chilling narrative ventures into the dark corners of personal torment and redemption, as our protagonist confronts the demon Sabnock. Born from his own despair, Sabnock emerges not to...
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The Feeds
Dive into a digital heart of darkness with "Nightmares & Grief" in this enthralling episode, "The Feeds." 🖥️💔 This narrative takes you on a chilling journey from innocent curiosity to a confrontation with the very essence of fear. Join us as the narrator recounts their descent into obsession…
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Like a Vase Without Flowers
🌑 Like a Vase Without Flowers: A Regretful Transaction 🌑 Episode Overview: Embark on a chilling journey with Nightmares & Grief on this episode: "Like a Vase Without Flowers," where the void of an tragedy of vice converges with the supernatural. This narrative unfolds around Martin, an…
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All Roads Lead to Hell
In this chilling episode of our horror storytelling podcast, we delve into the shadowy depths of the Pine Barrens with a tale that intertwines fear, folklore, and the unforeseen consequences of violence. "All Roads Lead to Hell" follows a group of teenagers on a daredevil quest into the heart of...
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Venus in Running Shorts, Part 3
The story's thrilling conclusion! If you haven't listened to part 1 or 2, make sure you get caught up. Part 1 Part 2 Unveil the chilling layers of "Venus in Running Shorts" - a gripping scary story audio drama that will ensnare your senses and challenge your perception of reality. Our…
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Venus in Running Shorts, part 2
Unveil the chilling layers of "Venus in Running Shorts" - a gripping horror/thriller audio drama that will ensnare your senses and challenge your perception of reality. Our protagonist, a socially anxious yet keen observer of life, finds solace in the company of a dangerous imaginary friend, a...
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Venus in Running Shorts, part 1
Unveil the chilling layers of "Venus in Running Shorts" - a gripping horror/thriller audio drama that will ensnare your senses and challenge your perception of reality. Our protagonist, a socially anxious yet keen observer of life, finds solace in the company of a dangerous imaginary friend, a...
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Halloween Special: Selections from Poe
Unlock the macabre world of Edgar Allan Poe in the Nightmares & Grief Halloween Special: "Selections from Poe." Join for an hour and a half of mystery, madness, and murder as we dive into the dark and haunting tales of this master of gothic horror. In this episode, your host delves into four of...
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Just Friends
Unveil the enigmatic depths of the human psyche in our latest story, "Just Friends." This compelling tale delves into the intricate dance between light and shadow within us all. Join us as we follow the harrowing journey of a psychiatrist named Chandra, who harbors a secret from her family,...
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Let Them Fail
Dive into the depths of fear and despair with Nightmares & Grief's latest episode, 'Let Them Fail.' This haunting doomsday narrative will grip your senses and ignite introspection about the future of mankind. Through our captivating audiodrama podcast, we unveil the shadowed recesses of our…
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On the Shoulders of Giants
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, the premier destination for spine-tingling horror fiction podcasts! Immerse yourself in the latest episode: "On the Shoulders of Giants." Delve into the depths of your darkest fears as we unveil the bone-chilling narrative of the malevolent presence beneath your…
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COLD
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In today's story, a washed-up football king pays the price for a sinful past.Join me on a terrifying journey of revenge as we alternate between past and present, discovering the truth about Jeremy Higgins, star...
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All Things Bear Their Own Curses
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In today's tale of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, a single-father construction worker stumbles upon a Goetic demon with the power to change his life forever. When the entity foretells a fatal accident, the…
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Hell in a Handbasket & Here Comes the Sun
"Hell in a Handbasket" -- A trucker recounts his most horrifying experience on the road."Here Comes the Sun" -- A farmer gets ready for his day.Find more of my work at www.nightmaresandgrief.com or on YouTube.Unlock early episodes and bonus content on Patreon at www.patreon.com/nightmaresandgrief...
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Antlers
A group of old friends reunite in the Canadian wilderness, but when they get lost, they fear that something stalks them in the cold woods. Insecurity, unresolved resentment, and hunger threaten to tear them apart.Find more at www.nightmaresandgrief.com. Follow me on Instagram @nightmaresandgrief...
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In the Trash & Decaf
"In the Trash" -- Melissa considers how to confront her husband when she discovers that he's cheating on her. [story starts: ~00:40]"Decaf" -- Driven to hopelessness, a depressed young man summons a demon to solve his problems. [story starts: ~27:10]Find more of my work at...
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Late-Night Reruns & Spores
"Late-Night Reruns" -- A couple reaches their breaking point. [story starts: ~00:40]"Spores" -- A misanthrope cultivates mushrooms with dreams of societal independence. The results are catastrophic. [story starts: ~17:00]Find more of my work at www.nightmaresandgrief.comUnlock early episodes and...
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The Taste of Pennies & Tenebrae
"The Taste of Pennies" -- Maria discovers that growing up comes with opportunity and responsibility. "Tenebrae" -- After losing everything, Sam goes to an Easter service, hoping to find comfort.Read more of my stories at www.nightmaresandgrief.com.Support me on Patreon at...
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Nightmares & Grief is a masterfully written horror fiction anthology podcast read and produced by the author. It delves deep into the psychological terrors lurking in the shadows of the human mind. Each episode invites you into a world where the line between nightmares and reality blurs, offering a haunting exploration of the dark corners of grief and fear. Join us as we traverse chilling narratives that not only celebrate the macabre but also probe the complex tapestry of human emotions in the face of the unknown. Crafted with gripping storytelling and atmospheric soundscapes, this podcast is the brainchild of Derrick Heisey, who brings these tales to life through his dedicated writing, production, and performance. Whether you're cozying up with a drink or checking the dark spaces under your bed, "Nightmares & Grief" promises a journey through the eerie and the uncanny, leaving you pondering the skeletons hidden in your own closet. Discover more, support our work, and connect with fel
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Nightmares & Grief is a masterfully written horror fiction anthology podcast read and produced by the author. It delves deep into the psychological terrors lurking in the shadows of the human mind. Each episode invites you into a world where the line between nightmares and reality blurs, offering a...
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