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This week on Horror Hill, a man pushed to his breaking point discovers an impossible refuge—a place where fear, stress, and responsibility simply cease to exist. But every escape demands a price, and the deeper he retreats from the life waiting beyond the horizon, the more something ancient begins to take notice. As the boundary between reality and nightmare steadily erodes, he'll be forced to confront a darkness that knows him better than he knows himself. Featuring "Beyond the Blackout" by Elias Witherow, this unforgettable tale weaves psychological horror, supernatural dread, and emotional realism into a chilling meditation on addiction, guilt, and the terrifying cost of refusing to face the truth. Beautiful, unsettling, and deeply human, it's a journey into the heart of despair where the greatest horrors may not lie beyond the darkness—but within it.
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✦ 02:51 - "Beyond the Blackout" by Elias Witherow (performed by Erik Peabody)
PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY
"Beyond the Blackout" by Elias Witherow — Jack is drowning beneath the weight of mounting bills, a growing family, and the looming threat of unemployment. Desperate for relief, he turns to alcohol, only to awaken in a serene meadow unlike anywhere he's ever known—a place free from pain, fear, and responsibility. But each return draws him further away from the life he's trying to escape, while a mysterious figure stalking the edges of this impossible paradise grows ever closer. As Jack becomes trapped between two worlds, he must confront the true nature of the darkness pursuing him before it consumes everything he holds dear. A deeply affecting blend of supernatural horror and psychological suspense, this story explores addiction, self-deception, redemption, and the devastating price of running from life's hardest truths.
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PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted by: Erik Peabody
Stories Written by: Elias Witherow
Stories Performed by: Erik Peabody
Stories Produced and Mastered by: Erik Peabody
Host Script by: Erik Peabody
Episode Artwork: Craig Groshek
Video Render by: Craig Groshek
Logo and Podcast Concept: Craig Groshek
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