Otherworld Episode 145: The Residency
Nov 10, 2025
Tim's thrill at joining an art residency quickly turns into a nightmare when he encounters a frightening figure in his room. This encounter sparks a series of inexplicable events, leading to insomnia and depression. After returning home, the unsettling presence follows him. In a quest for relief, he consults a healer, who claims to remove the attached entity. Following the session, Tim experiences a profound shift in his beliefs and gains clarity about his experiences, opening up to the mysteries of life.
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Terrifying First Night At The Residency
- Tim won a month-long art residency in upstate New York and moved into a Victorian building with shared studios and kitchen access through his room.
- About a week in, he woke at 2 a.m. to a tall, void-like figure in his room that burst into orange light and terrified him.
The Void That Burst Into Light
- Tim describes the figure as a black void in human shape with mutable edges that felt like nothing he'd seen before.
- It reached toward his feet, then fell over and burst into a ball of orange light that dissipated into particles.
Residency Social Fallout And Early Exit
- After the incident Tim slept on a couch in another building, shared the event at breakfast, and felt isolated as other residents reacted skeptically.
- Tension grew and Tim left the residency five to six days later due to the strain and lack of comfort.