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In the lost and quiet places, the strangers wait. 

CW: Gore, body horror, sounds of a car accident, knives, monster sounds, reference to animal butchery.

Written by Steve Shell
Edited by Cam Collins
Intro/outro music: "59 Second Additional Instrumental" by Landon Blood

ETA: Friendly reminder, family, that we ask that you do not post spoilers in our comments.

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Herbs

You do spoil us ❤️

Nycole Phillips

Such a happy surprise to see this today! ❤️ It!

Brigitte Gorez

Thank you, really needed this ❤️

J. F.

Thank you!

Scotty

Such a tantalizing taste I want more!

Becky

Getting tuned up for Boulder show on Thursday! 😍

Tracy

Probably shouldn't have listened to that in my car

Stephanie Calvert

This chilling tale is a blessing on this 100° day. Thank you from the bottom of my blackened, little heart.

Mark Long

And that sure isn't going to give me nightmares driving down a dark country road now.

Katthlean Burkhead

Fantastic. Love these little between the threads pieces.

Pam Sanford

Oh this was a sweet one indeed, family, a real sweet one.

Ocean

I listened to this while driving down the highway to work for 3rd shift (11pm-7am) and yeah, it was terrifying

Michael Ellis

Thanks for this, helps pass the time tween the regular broadcast!!

Eachann E. Pádraic

Loved it! Gotta admit, it was definitely a welcome chill -- and a few solid giggles -- on this hot and miserable day. Thanks for that; I really needed it.

Trisha

Thank you Steve and Cam, did not expect this gift but it’s made my week!

Joseph Mohr

Thank you for this! Great story! My family will see you in a couple of days in Boulder.

Jasmine Hoffmann

Thank you for this "snack" of a story while y'all are so busy❤️ Not sure how you do it all, but I'm so glad you do!

Cassie Mhire

I absolutely loved this story! Literal chills 🥶🤯

Carla Ralston

I was driving through the North Dakota badlands in broad daylight, and it freaked me out too!

Catharine Marr

Apologies for the earlier comment. Thank you for this treat!

Amanda Bentley

The way I immediately started hollering

Medic105

We gonna see “Strangers” is the TTRPG expansion?

WyamondWolf

Wow that gives me chills. As always, we'll done.😁

Rhiannon

At first I was 🤔 but then I was 😍 I do love these little cameos

Luke Browning

I’m in love with this one. Listened to it on my replica cathedral radio the other night and it was amazing!

Jennifer Oney-Hooven

RIP my heart after listening to that spooky beginning and then getting startled out of my wits by an evil tween (he thinks it's sooo funny to scare me when I'm distracted. And this was an excellent distraction.) Great story. I knew I was in for a treat when I heard "a short story by Steve Shell." Thanks, ya'll, for keeping me distracted and spooked! 🖤

Cubaselito

A traditional horror story, masterfully done. Including appearance of an old favourite. Great stuff! Thank you.

Page Chase

The sound work was exquisite here. I was legit creeped out. Also got Stranger from TMA vibes from this.

Jill Spears

Love a short story, but when they’re this good - I find myself wishing it was a whole season.

Nancy Cole

This was wicked awesome!

Matt Cola

Awww I missed *redacted!* It was so good! I hope we hear more about these monsters

Andrew

I wish they would do a series between seasons of just short stories featuring characters we don’t get a lot of lore or time with

Andrew

I would love a short story like that and teen spirit that involves times when daughter Dooley is free from the babe, or short stories that come out every couple weeks between seasons that give us time with characters we don’t see very often like horned head striking a deal with some poor soul, or a coven of green practitioners dealing with some haint haunting a local church, something that gives us a feel for how other parts of the green and inner dark and unaffiliated get along when major story points aren’t happening

Old Gods of Appalachia

We can’t take requests, and we publish Patreon stories monthly as described in your tier benefits. We are two people. We do what we can.

C Gee

I simply adore you two or few geniuses. Listening to your stories makes things right. Wrong, but right. you know what I mean.

Andrew

Oh I’m sorry if it came across like yall aren’t, I love your content and really appreciate everything yall do. I was just trying to give some ideas I thought could be some cool stories, I’m sorry if it came off any other kind of way

Lizzy_belle

More regional weird things please please!!!

Ian

Is this a standalone from the overall podcast, or should I listen to the rest of it before listening to Strangers?

Ian

Got it, thank you! I'm currently in season 2, and absolutely in love, this is my bread and butter. Thank you all for what you do :D

Demolition Dormouse

Who knew my penchant for collecting nasty bruises would come in handy if ever I have to go a-wandrin’ through them hills.

Liz Heness

Ah yes, a nice slice during the tour! Love it!

Rose Bekker

Finally got a chance to listen. What a nice chilly treat! I so appreciate that you made time for this while you’re on tour. I loved the show that came to san francisco last year, and hoping I can make it up to Portland this year

Rose Bekker

Aw dang! I thought it was in August. I hope you come out this way another time

Lisa Campbell

Nicely done, Young Shell, nicely done. 😍

VMS

If y’all wrote a book full of short stories in this universe I’d be the first person to pre-order. Y’all make me wanna write again 💕

Ms.Goldie

Short but sweet!!

V as in Victor

Excellent use of alliteration in a lot of those opening lines. Powerful metaphors too. I'd love to see what you'd do with some Old English style poetry.

Lisa Nielson

Beautifuly crafted as always. Thanks for this short but sweet story.

Rich Grove

Love it when old friends pop in to say hi in a story.