Valentine's Day may be over, but here at Chilling Tales, love's still in the air. Today’s program features three twisted tales of undying devotion. Join us as we explore just how far people are willing to go to show their affection. Today’s tales are the handiwork of independent horror authors Michael Waldrep, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights writing contest runner-up Dan David, and Toronto-based short story writer, the itch.

"The Swing"

Jeff Clement narrates this tale of terror by author Dan David, the 3rd place finisher in our May 2014 Short Writing Contest, about a new homeowner who has just moved into his new residence, and is hopeful his neighbors will take kindly to the all-night parties he has planned. When he discovers that one of his next-door neighbors has a child, however, his hopes are dashed. However, that turns out to be the least of his problems, as he learns why the child never leaves the solitary swing in his backyard, and never moves, except when a woman - presumably his mother - arrives daily to feed him a plethora of mysterious white pills.

Author: Dan David

Narrator: Jeff Clement

Sound Design: Jeff Clement

Post-Production: Jeff Clement

Music Production: Jeff Clement

Artwork: Jeff Clement

"The Proposition"

Todd Farrell narrates this story by author Michael Waldrep, about a woman disillusioned and unhappy in her marriage with her husband, who one day receives a visitation from a mysterious stranger in a fedora, who offers her a chance to change her life. The price tag, however, is quite high.

Author: Michael Waldrep

Narrator: Todd Farrell

Cathy: Melissa Exelberth

Mr. Stix: SungWon Cho

Marty: Jesse Cornett

Sound Design: Jesse Cornett

Post-Production: Jesse Cornett

Story Artwork: Craig Groshek

"Last Kiss"

Something goes horribly wrong and a man is caught inside an industrial machine. As his colleagues scramble to figure out a way to set him free, he shares a quiet moment with his beloved wife.

Author: The Itch

Performed by: Jeff Clement

Audio Production: Jeff Clement

Original Score: Jeff Clement

Video Production: Craig Groshek

Artwork: Jeff Clement

Story © The Itch

Audio production © JC Multimedia

Host(s): Steve Taylor

Author(s): Dan David, Michael Waldrep, and the itch

Performer(s): Jeff Clement, Todd Farrell, Melissa Exelberth, SungWon Cho, and Jesse Cornett

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Scriptwriter(s): Craig Groshek & Jeff Clement

Producer(s): Jeff Clement

Composer(s): Jeff Clement

Artist(s): N/A

Story © Dan David, Michael Waldrep, and The Itch

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.