The NoSleep Podcast S23 Ep24: NoSleep Podcast S23E24
Dec 21, 2025
Erica Sanderson, a talented voice actor, takes on the lead role of Melanie in a chilling tale about a cryptid in First Landing State Park. The podcast dives into Melanie's unsettling investigation after she discovers bizarre slime and a potential swamp creature. With themes of trauma and the unknown, they explore local myths, eerie discoveries, and the horrifying fate of her companion. The narrative culminates in a shocking revelation, leaving Melanie grappling with terrifying truths she's uncovered.
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Unexpected Travel Sparks The Tale
- Gemma Amor describes a solo traveller (Melanie) whose planned tour cancels, leading to an impromptu trip to Virginia and First Landing State Park.
- The flight, jet lag, and a chance meeting with Lee set the personal tone and motive for the story.
First Strange Sighting On The Beach
- Melanie spots a naked, slime-covered man on the beach who disappears into the ocean without resurfacing.
- She later finds a body-length burrow and neon-green/orange sticky residue on the sand.
Weird Secretion Signals A Pattern
- The goo on the beach resembles jellyfish spawn and contains neon streaks and hair, implying biological origin.
- Melanie connects this residue later to other carcasses and the swamp's iridescent sheen.