New Episode: "All Things Bear Their Own Curses"
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In today's tale of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, a single-father construction worker stumbles upon a Goetic demon with the power to change his life forever. When the entity foretells a fatal accident, the father is offered a chance to save his son--but at a steep price.
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In today's tale of love, sacrifice, and the supernatural, a single-father construction worker stumbles upon a Goetic demon with the power to change his life forever. When the entity foretells a fatal accident, the father is offered a chance to save his son--but at a steep price.
Join me to the emotional journey of a father who would do anything for his son--even make a deal with the president of Hell. As the story unfolds, we witness the struggle of a man faced with an impossible choice, and the lengths he is willing to go to protect his child. Narrated with heart-wrenching intensity, "All Things Bear Their Own Curses" is a must-listen for fans of supernatural horror and emotional storytelling. Immerse yourself in this chilling tale of love, loss, and the darkness that lies within the human heart. Hit the play button to begin this haunting journey, and don't forget to share this story with a friend or family member.
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New Episode: "Hell in a Handbasket" & "Here Comes the Sun"
In this episode, a trucker recounts his most horrifying night on the road [Hell in a Handbasket] and a farmer gets ready for his day [Here Comes the Sun].
“Here Comes the Sun” is the product of a decades-long misunderstanding of the phrase. I talk more about it on my Patreon.
“Hell in a Handbasket” is my first foray into “true” creepypasta. Let me know what you think in the comments on Youtube.
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New Episode: "Antlers" -- Nightmares & Grief Episode 4
In this episode, a group of old friends reunite in the Canadian wilderness, but when they get lost, they fear that something stalks them in the cold woods. Insecurity, unresolved resentment, and hunger threaten to tear them apart.
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New Episode: "In the Trash" & "Decaf"
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In this episode, Melissa considers how to confront her husband after she discovers his infidelity [“In the Trash”]. In “Decaf,” a depressed young man--driven to hopelessness and out of options--summons a demon to solve his problems. This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, or wherever you listen. Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.
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Nightmares & Grief Episode 3, Story 1 -- "In the Trash"
In this episode, Melissa considers how to confront her husband after she discovers his infidelity.
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Disclaimer: Nightmares & Grief covers stories of horror and tragedy, and therefore contains subject matter not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
© 2022 Derrick Heisey
Nightmares & Grief Episode 3, Story 2 "Decaf" -- Demonic Creepypasta Audiodrama
Welcome to Nightmares & Grief, a place to explore and celebrate the darkness. In this episode, a depressed young man--driven to hopelessness and out of options--summons a demon to solve his problems.
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Disclaimer: Nightmares & Grief covers stories of horror and tragedy, and therefore contains subject matter not suitable for all audiences. Listener discretion is advised.
© 2022 Derrick Heisey
Late-Night Reruns & Spores
Available on Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Castbox, and just about anywhere you get your podcasts.
This one’s a love song for all the misanthropes out there: catastrophic relationships and doomsday fantasies. Let me know what you think, and don’t forget to subscribe for more.
New Episode: Tenebrae & The Taste of Pennies
First episode of Nightmares & Grief is live! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you listen to podcasts.
"Tenebrae" -- After losing everything, Sam goes to an Easter service, hoping to find comfort. [start-- 00:30]
"The Taste of Pennies" -- Maria discovers that growing up comes with opportunity and responsibility. [start--15:30]
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A Bay of Pigs, and Other Tales
Newest release from Derrick Heisey. A bitter Cuban expatriate fallen from grace, a young couple doomed from the start, a confused introvert with a dangerous imaginary friend—contained within this collection are scattered pieces from all of us.
Bold stories
told beautifully.
New Release: A Bay of Pigs, and Other Tales.
A bitter Cuban expatriate fallen from grace, a young couple doomed from the start, a confused introvert with a dangerous imaginary friend—contained within this collection are scattered pieces from all of us. This grizzly debut anthology investigates the power of everyday cruelty with unflinching rawness. Vividly written, these unique stories explore insecurity, resentment, and loss through the experiences of human monsters. Sometimes blunt and at other times cryptic, these eight bold tales demonstrate that failure and success can be one and the same, and that shadows can be beautiful, too.
Now available on Amazon Kindle.
Ten years in the making, my first collection of short stories is available for purchase. It’s been described as captivating, addicting, incisive, and sometimes Kafkaesque. The stories are available individually for 99 cents each, but it’s a better deal to snag the entire collection. Plus it comes with my novella Venus in Running Shorts, which is $2.99 by itself.
I’ve come a long way and learned a lot—as a human being in addition to being a writer—and in their own way, these stories chronicle my journey over the past decade. So here it is and here I am. I can’t wait for you to read it.