Someone Just Like You: Horror Stories

Episode 17: Painted Crimson

Someone Just Like You: Horror Stories

Show Notes

Over the past year, I have become too good at cleaning blood. For the hardwood floors, water then hydrogen peroxide. For furniture, rubbing alcohol or ammonia. The stain on the floor disappears easily.

"Painted Crimson" was written by Mariah Walzer.

Performed by Danyelle Ellett.

CW: Suicidal Ideation

Someone Just Like You was created by Jeremy Ellett.

About the Author: Mariah Walzer studied Creative Writing and Archaeology at Hamilton College in upstate New York. Since graduating in 2017, she built a career in archaeology and cultural resource management with the National Park Service and U.S. Forest Service. Her work has allowed her to live in numerous beautiful (and sometimes haunting) landscapes that profoundly influence her writing.

MUSIC:

Darkness by Three Chain Links.

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