Authors T. Michael Argent and Warren Benedetto share chilling tales on The NoSleep Podcast's Halloween extravaganza. From ghostly encounters and terrifying clowns to grieving mothers and mischievous pranks, these stories will leave you on the edge of your seat. Embrace the spirit of Halloween and dive into a world of suspense and horror.
The podcast explores the theme of supernatural encounters during Halloween and the consequences of ignoring them.
The story highlights the danger of befriending a mysterious girl named Maggie, as strange incidents occur to those around her.
A grieving mother longs to be reunited with her deceased daughter on Halloween night, using the thin barrier between life and death.
The protagonist's love for Halloween leads them to create a dangerous trap disguised as a hay bale maze, causing panic and fear among children in the neighborhood.
Deep dives
The Strange Encounter with Mr. Harmon on Halloween Night
A man named Mr. Harmon, who despises Halloween, decides to barricade himself in his home every year on Halloween night. But one year, a ghostly figure dressed in a white bed sheet appears, and Mr. Harmon's life takes a terrifying turn. He tries to escape the ghost, but it relentlessly pursues him, ultimately leading to his demise.
Uncle Pumpkin's Tongue at the Fall Festival
At the local Fall Festival, there is a giant slide called Uncle Pumpkin's Tongue. A young boy named Ernie is hesitant to try it, but is convinced by a girl named Maggie. Ernie's life improves after befriending Maggie, but strange and dangerous incidents start happening to people around him when Maggie is unhappy.
Remembering Lost Loved Ones on Halloween Night
On Halloween night, a woman uses the thin veil between life and death to remember her deceased daughter. The woman waits by the window, hoping to catch a glimpse of her daughter's spirit. Memories and emotions flood her as she longs to be with her daughter once again.
The Mysterious Partner for Halloween Night
A man shares his experience of always having a special partner for Halloween night. The woman, Maggie, appears each year and demands his loyalty. Whenever he tries to have a relationship outside of Halloween, Maggie seems to get jealous and enacts consequences on those around him.
Bringing Halloween Joy to a New Neighborhood
The protagonist, a lover of Halloween, moves into a new neighborhood and decides to bring the Halloween spirit to the children there. Despite initial resistance from some neighbors, the protagonist sets up elaborate decorations in their front yard, including a massive skeleton and tombstones. On Halloween night, a group of parents and children from the neighborhood come to admire the decorations. The protagonist invites them inside for spooky cocktails and reveals a hidden hay bale maze in their backyard. The children excitedly enter the maze while the parents enjoy their drinks inside. Unbeknownst to the children, the protagonist has tricked them by making the maze a dangerous trap filled with flammable materials. The protagonist sets fire to the maze, causing panic and fear among the children as they try to escape. The protagonist captures the chaos on video and looks across the street to see a neighbor's child, Johnny, safe and watching the events unfold. The protagonist feels satisfied that they have given the children a true Halloween experience.
The Great Pumpkin Massacre
In the past, the protagonist and their friends would destroy Halloween pumpkins for fun. Now, as an adult, the protagonist decides to get revenge by stealing a giant pumpkin from an elderly couple's porch and launching it onto the high school football field with a homemade catapult. The resulting explosion causes chaos and destruction. The protagonist and their friends are never caught, but they receive an anonymous letter warning of the consequences of their actions. Years later, the protagonist discovers that two of their friends have died in a fire, and they believe it may be linked to the anonymous warning. The protagonist feels a sense of guilt and fear, wondering if they will be the next target.
A Terrifying Halloween Encounter
The protagonist is a Halloween enthusiast who moves into a new neighborhood and decorates their front yard with spooky decorations. One neighbor is unhappy with the decorations and leaves a note expressing their disapproval. Undeterred, the protagonist invites the neighbors to a Halloween gathering and unveils a scary hay bale maze in their backyard. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, the maze is a trap filled with flammable materials. As the adults enjoy drinks inside, the protagonist sets fire to the maze, causing panic and fear among the children. The protagonist captures the chaos on video and feels satisfied with the terrifying experience they have provided.
Reviving the Halloween Spirit
The protagonist has always loved Halloween and wants to bring the festive spirit to their new neighborhood. Despite initial resistance from some neighbors, the protagonist decorates their front yard with tombstones, a giant skeleton, and other spooky decorations. On Halloween night, a group of parents and children from the neighborhood come to admire the decorations. The protagonist invites them inside for spooky cocktails and reveals a hidden hay bale maze in their backyard. Unbeknownst to the children and parents, the maze is a dangerous trap filled with flammable materials. The protagonist sets fire to the maze, causing panic and fear among the children as they try to escape. The protagonist captures the chaos on video and feels satisfied that they have brought the true Halloween spirit to the neighborhood.
It's Episode 05 of Season 20. Come join us around the campfire for our annual Halloween extravaganza!
“Mr. Harmon Hated Halloween” written by T. Michael Argent (Story starts around 00:02:30)
Produced by: Jeff Clement
Cast: Narrator – David Cummings, Mr. Harmon – Graham Rowat, Ghost – Erika Sanderson
“Uncle Pumpkin’s Tongue” written by Warren Benedetto (Story starts around 00:19:05) TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Kyle Akers, Simon – Elie Hirschman, Attendant – Matthew Bradford, Uncle Pumpkin – Jesse Cornett
“I Will Wait for You” written by Caleb Stephens (Story starts around 00:30:45) TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Nikolle Doolin, Daughter – Mary Murphy, You – Kristen DiMercurio
“Date Night” written by Charlie Davenport (Story starts around 00:39:25) TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: David Cummings
Cast: Ernie – Dan Zappulla, Maggie – Sarah Thomas, Mom – Kristen DiMercurio, Jared Chartier – Elie Hirschman, Dad – Jesse Cornett, Mr. Ekman – Mike DelGaudio, Mrs. Miller – Nikolle Doolin, Evie Kelly – Mary Murphy, Punk – Kyle Akers, Jan – Danielle McRae, Dr. McPhee – Peter Lewis, Belinda – Nichole Goodnight
“The Great Pumpkin Massacre” written by C.B. Jones (Story starts around 01:19:20) TRIGGER WARNING!
Produced by: Phil Michalski
Cast: Narrator – Jeff Clement, Nathan – Erika Sanderson, Blake – Matthew Bradford, Jesse – Mike DelGaudio, Teresa – Linsay Rousseau, Pumpkin Man – Peter Lewis, Sheridan – Danielle McRae
“The Safety in Fear” written by Sean Dermot Lehane (Story starts around 01:57:15)
Produced & scored by: David Cummings
Cast: Narrator – Atticus Jackson, Matt – Graham Rowat, Sarah – Kristen DiMercurio, Suzie – Nichole Goodnight, Steve – Mike DelGaudio
