Presenting: HARD DRIVE
Released on 01/27/2026
We are very grateful to the wonderful people at Voyage Media for supporting our show and we're proud to share a trailer for their new production 'Hard Drive", starring Erica Sinclair (Stranger Things) and created by The Neese Twins (Umbrella Academy).
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804: Cordyceps Angelus by Rob Grimoire
Released on 09/08/2025
Cordyceps Angelus by Rob Grimoire
Released on 09/08/2025
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
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803: Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. DuBois
Released on 06/19/2025
Jesus Christ in Texas by W.E.B. DuBois
Released on 06/19/2025
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.
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802: Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston
Released on 03/21/2025
Uncle Monday by Zora Neale Hurston
Released on 03/21/2025
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.
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801: The Spirit Bed by Eden Royce
Released on 02/18/2025
The Spirit Bed by Eden Royce
Released on 02/18/2025
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
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Flash Fiction by J.V. Sadler and Timaeus Bloom
Released on 03/21/2024
This week, 2 flash fiction stories of starvation and death.
“A Glimpse Into Those of Whom We Have Forgotten” by J.V. Sadler and “Ma Bess” by Timaeus Bloom.
Narrated by Tonia Ransom and Jarvis Bailey.
Produced by Davis Walden and Jen Zink.
Executive Producer and Host: Tonia Ransom
Co-Producer: Jen Zink
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