507: Loneliness is in Your Blood by Cadwell Turnbull

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This month, a mysterious savior comes to a cyberpunk world. “Cordyceps Angelus” by Rob Grimoire originally appeared in the horror anthology Dark Spores. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Tal Minear. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ***** See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This month, we celebrate Juneteenth with a classic from W.E.B. DuBois about a thief and a stranger that raises the question: is this redemption or punishment? “Jesus Christ in Texas” by W.E.B. DuBois. A joint production with Pseudopod. Produced by Tal Minear. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, a story by one of the most beloved Black authors of all time about a strange man who arrives in town. “Uncle Monday” by Zora Neale Hurston. Narrated by Cherrae Stuart. Produced by Tal Minear. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Early access? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ***** See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week, NIGHTLIGHT returns with a dream…or is it a nightmare? “The Spirit Bed” by Eden Royce originally appeared in the horror anthology Why Didn’t You Just Leave, edited by Julia Rios and Nadia Bulkin. Narrated by Tonia Ransom. Produced by Tal Minear. Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom A transcript is available on the NIGHTLIGHT website. ***** Want ad-free episodes? Bonus content? Join the NIGHTLIGHT Legion on Patreon for as little as $1 per month to help us produce more stories for you to enjoy. ***** See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.