THINGS THAT GO BUMP IN THE NIGHT: THE PODCAST AUDIO DRAMA: Recent Episodes
Blue Milk Publishing
Things That Go Bump in the Night is a series of terror tales written by young adult horror short story writer JC Bratton. These stories are intertwined and are a new take on the urban legends that haunted us when we were children. All the stories are available on Amazon and have peaked at #1 on Kindle Unlimited's Top Young Adult Short Stories. With the help of the talented actors at Floor 5 Theatre Company, the macabre has come to life. Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself into the world created by JC Bratton.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Ten
The team gathers to mourn the loss of a dear friend, while Detective King pays a visit to Jamie's dad, Allan Patterson.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Nine
The team finally learns of Bloody Mary's sinister intentions and attempts to stop her once and for all.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Eight
We go back in time to May 20, 1904: the night Mary Hunter disappeared.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Seven
Dr. Paul Yang's investigative team cannot figure out what Bloody Mary really wants until an old friend arrives with some disturbing evidence.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Six
Before she heads back to Columbus, Mary confronts Ross about her disappearance at age 13. When she boards the airplane, Mary encounters a familiar stranger.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Five
Mark begins his new position at Patterson AI and is ready to move on with his life until Dr. Paul Yang appears in the company cafeteria.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Four
Dr. Paul Yang grows increasingly concerned because he has not heard from his assistant in over a week. He goes to the guest house only to find something shocking.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Three
Alex Anderson, Dr. Paul Yang's assistant, tidies up the house in which Mary Montgomery will be staying. As her boyfriend Mike installs a new video doorbell for the house, Alex hears a terrifying voice from the past.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter Two
Mary Montgomery, the young girl who was taken by Bloody Mary in Who's at the Door?, is now 21 years old and a psychology prodigy. What awaits Mary may not be what she expects.
Who's Back at the Door? Chapter One
It's been seven years since Jamie's disappearance. Can Mark Stevens, Jamie's boyfriend, move on with his life?
Who's Back at the Door? Prologue
We go back in time to the day Jamie Patterson disappeared: October 3, 2017.
Dollhouse: Plot Summary
"Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls?" John's wife Myra was not impressed with his whimsical purchase. The elaborate, handcrafted dollhouse from Japan came with three beautiful dolls, each one identified by name: Muffy, Buffy, and Duffy. Little did John know that each doll also came with her own chilling, macabre backstory, presented in a mysterious book sent along with the dollhouse. Fact or fiction? Unfortunately for John and Myra, they would soon find out...
Dollhouse: Part Three (Duffy)
Learn the backstory of Duffy, a doll that befriends a grieving child who tragically lost her mom.
Dollhouse: Plot Summary
"Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls?" John's wife Myra was not impressed with his whimsical purchase. The elaborate, handcrafted dollhouse from Japan came with three beautiful dolls, each one identified by name: Muffy, Buffy, and Duffy. Little did John know that each doll also came with her own chilling, macabre backstory, presented in a mysterious book sent along with the dollhouse. Fact or fiction? Unfortunately for John and Myra, they would soon find out...
Dollhouse: Epilogue
Now that John has learned the dolls' backstories, should John be concerned for his family's safety?
Dollhouse: Plot Summary
"Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls?" John's wife Myra was not impressed with his whimsical purchase. The elaborate, handcrafted dollhouse from Japan came with three beautiful dolls, each one identified by name: Muffy, Buffy, and Duffy. Little did John know that each doll also came with her own chilling, macabre backstory, presented in a mysterious book sent along with the dollhouse. Fact or fiction? Unfortunately for John and Myra, they would soon find out...
Dollhouse: Part Two (Buffy)
Learn the backstory of Buffy, a mysterious doll that haunts a young San Francisco couple.
Dollhouse: Plot Summary
"Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls?" John's wife Myra was not impressed with his whimsical purchase. The elaborate, handcrafted dollhouse from Japan came with three beautiful dolls, each one identified by name: Muffy, Buffy, and Duffy. Little did John know that each doll also came with her own chilling, macabre backstory, presented in a mysterious book sent along with the dollhouse. Fact or fiction? Unfortunately for John and Myra, they would soon find out...
Dollhouse: Prologue
John discovers that there is more to the dollhouse than meets the eye...
Dollhouse: Plot Summary
"Aren't you a little old to be playing with dolls?" John's wife Myra was not impressed with his whimsical purchase. The elaborate, handcrafted dollhouse from Japan came with three beautiful dolls, each one identified by name: Muffy, Buffy, and Duffy. Little did John know that each doll also came with her own chilling, macabre backstory, presented in a mysterious book sent along with the dollhouse. Fact or fiction? Unfortunately for John and Myra, they would soon find out...
Dollhouse: Part One (Muffy)
Learn the backstory of Muffy, a doll who befriends a sick young girl.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part Six
Alex and her friends race to the memorial park; will they be able to obtain Scott's dream catcher before The Hat Man does?
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Epilogue (Letting Go)
The thrilling conclusion of Parasomnia.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part Five (Dreamscape)
Alex and Steph meet Dr. Paul Yang at Stanford. Alex's sleep is monitored by Steph and Dr. Yang; will Scott reappear? Or, will it be The Hat Man?
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part Four (Abigail's Journal)
Alex and her friends read the tragic story of Abigail Parker.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part Three (The Hat Man)
A mysterious box arrives at Alex's apartment that may provide clues as to why Alex is experiencing parasomnias.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part Two (Bonding)
Alex spends the day with her friend, Steph, who knew Scott from Stanford. Later that evening, Alex's parasomnias return ... but with a bizarre twist.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Part One (Loss)
Alex cannot shake the image of the man from her dream. During a visit to the local memorial park, Alex discovers something shocking.
Parasomnia: Plot Summary
Recent divorcée Alex Anderson suffers from hypnopompic hallucinations, parasomnias that take place between REM sleep and wakefulness. The hallucinations consist of rapid moving still images that appear before her eyes while closed. She encounters a still image of the most perfect man she has ever seen in her life. She later learns that this man was a real person, Dr. Scott Collier, who tragically died in a car accident. With the help of her friends, a psychologist, and clues left behind by a mysterious young woman, Alex learns that Scott may not be her "dream man" after all; instead, he could be her biggest nightmare.
Parasomnia: Prologue (Paradox)
Alex encounters a handsome stranger in her dream.
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Ten
Can Jamie and Mark stop Bloody Mary before it's too late?
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Epilogue
The terrifying conclusion of Who's at the Door?
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Nine
Rewind to May 19th ... the night of Jamie's accident and Mary Montgomery's disappearance ...
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Eight
Sheriff King reveals the dark side of Jamie's family history...
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Six
Rewind to May 14 and learn about missing teen Mary Montgomery.
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Seven
On May 19, a few days since the "Bloody Mary" incident, Mary visits her adoptive mother's grave only to be greeted by a mysterious woman in white...
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Four
Jamie and Mark learn more about Mary Montgomery's backstory, which ties into a game they used to play as kids.
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Five
Jamie and Mark discover that Beth Reese may be in danger.
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Three
Jamie is convinced that missing teen Mary Montgomery has been haunting her. Will Mark believe Jamie?
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter Two
Flashback to May 20th, the night of Jamie's accident...
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Chapter One
Jamie's parents leave for a Hawaiian cruise. A mysterious motion at Jamie's front door leaves her startled...
Who's at the Door? Plot Summary
Due to an unfortunate accident, 17-year old Jamie Patterson had to decline a Hawaiian cruise with her family and stay at home. To protect the home while they were away, Jamie's father installed a video-monitored doorbell. Little did Jamie know that the device that was supposed to guard her would ultimately become her biggest nightmare. At 3:33 PM, Jamie received a notification on her phone that the doorbell rang; however, there was no one at the door...With the aid of her estranged boyfriend, Jamie unravels a mystery more dangerous than she could possibly imagine in order to answer one simple question: "Who's at the door?"
Who's at the Door? Prologue
Jamie has a bad car accident and doesn't remember what caused it. The county sheriff questions Jamie as she recalls something dark.
It finally happened! Although it took a year to produce, we are finally releasing the podcast audio dramas for JC Bratton’s Things That Go Bump in the Night, a series of young adult thriller short stories released in 2020.
A podcast audio drama is like an audio book, but there are actors and sound effects. Basically, you’re listening to a movie!
The stories will be released as a series of episodes from October 17 - 31, 2022. You will find them anywhere you get your podcasts or directly at anchor.fm/ttgbitn.