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The Lapse SPOOKYTELLING Podcast returns this Halloween for an exceptionally creepy special.  Remember: it happened to a friend of a friend of mine… Original story by Michael Lutz, @WarrenIsDead. Play the interactive game for yourself at www.correlatedcontents.com/misc/father. Keep the show you love in business. Support Kyle and The Lapse’s extensive production at www.patreon.com/thelapse. A huge special thanks to David Gattey, David Boff, Priya Punwani, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, Matthew Gibson, Antonio DaSilva, Bren MacDonald, and Lesley Miller.

When one death gives life to another. Skip a coffee and keep The Lapse alive in your earbuds. Visit www.patreon.com/thelapse and support this little indie that could. A huge special thanks to David McCaw, David Boff, David Gattey, Haley Boros, Priya Punwani, Lorinda Green, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, Matthew Gibson, Antonio DaSilva, Jennifer Cherney, Bren MacDonald, Darrel Kane, and Lesley Miller.

Ever dream of starring in a Canadian reality TV show? Well, I sure didn’t… Until I was cast in one. I rely on the support of my patrons to make The Lapse possible. If you love the show, if you’d like to see more episodes, consider a teeny-tiny donation at patreon.com/thelapse to keep this podcast running. A huge thank you to patrons Darrell Kane, Priya Punwani, Bren MacDonald, Jennifer Cherney, Lesley Miller, Rob Holcomb, Lorinda Green, Antonio DaSilva, Matthew Gibson, Cindy Crijins, David McCaw, and David Gattey. A heartfelt congratulations to David Gattey and his wife Ashley on their recent wedding!

Niki’s husband was planning to kill her… Until her best friend Diane showed up at the door. Now what Diane doesn’t know might kill her too. Credit for the outstanding interview used in this episode goes to The Lip, where another version of this story first aired. The Lapse lives and dies by your support. Help Kyle for as little as $1 and get access to exclusive episodes! Become a patron at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you so, so much to patrons David Gattey, Priya Punwani, Lesley Miller, Lorinda Green, Cindy Crijins, Rob Holcomb, Jennifer Cherney, Bren MacDonald, Haley Boros, Matthew Gibson, Antonio DaSilva, David McCaw and Patrick Freebern for their ongoing, incredible support.

How do you go from the future VP of a billion dollar company to making $12 a week? Meet Marge Crawford. Help Kyle for as little as $1 a month and get exclusive access to The Lapse Storytelling Club! Become a patron at patreon.com/thelapse. A huge thank you to patrons Lesley Miller, Lorinda Green, Darrel Kane, Cindy Crijins, Jennifer Cherney, Bren MacDonald, Antonio DaSilva, David McCaw, Haley Boros, Rob Holcomb, David Gattey, Matthew Gibson, and Patrick Freebern for their amazing support.

Sarah’s mother might be the world’s greatest slots player. Good luck guessing how this one ends. Please, if you love The Lapse, lend Kyle a hand for as little as $1 at patreon.com/thelapse. A massive thank you to Antonio DaSilva, Lesley Miller, Haley Boros, David Gattey, Bren McDonald, Patrick Freebern, Lorinda Green, Rob Holcomb, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, Jennifer Cherney, David McCaw, and Darrel Kane for making this possible.

For seven long years, Lily Ann Fouts was missing. And it was all her little sister’s idea. For more on Lily’s story, visit www.lilyannfouts.com. The Lapse only subsists with your support. Help Kyle tell your stories at patreon.com/thelapse. He’d personally like to thank Darrell Kane, L.C. Greene, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, David McCaw, Bren McDonald, Haley Boros, David Gattey, Jennifer Cherney, Rob Holcomb, Patrick Freebern, and Mary Anna Gordon.

A collection of The Lapse’s very best year yet. Featuring stories by Shawn Duyette, Jupiter Diego, Andrea Abbate, Joe Holmes, and Sire. A massive thank you to supporters Darrell Kane, L.C. Greene, Cindy Crijins, Matthew Gibson, David Gattey, David McCaw, Bren McDonald, Haley Boros, Jennifer Cherney, Rob Holcomb, Patrick Freebern, and Mary Anna Gordon. Your support alone keeps The Lapse running – patreon.com/thelapse.

A suicidal girl under Mark’s watch goes missing in sub-zero weather. Support Kyle at patreon.com/thelapse in his quest for season 4! A huge thank you to Bren MacDonald, Mary Anna Gordon, Cindy Crijins, L.C. Green, Patrick Freebern, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw, Matthew Gibson, and Jennifer Cherney. Listen to more of Mark Redmond on his own podcast So Shines a Good Deed.

Hobbies. Values. Affectations. Signs of any lasting friendship. But when we’re kids, it’s proximity that makes us best buds. Our most profound friendships are made for next to no reason. The Lapse survives on listener support. Help Kyle make season 4 a reality at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you so much to patrons Matthew Gibson, Cindy Crijns, David McCaw, Rob Holcomb, Jennifer Cherney & Patrick Freebern! I couldn’t do it without you. Check out Freddie’s lineup at Oxford Games including Ex Libris! Use LAPSE15 at checkout for 15% off your order.

Turn out your lights. Put on your headphones. Welcome, boils and ghouls, to The Lapse SPOOKYTELLING Podcast. It happened to a friend of a friend of mine... Has The Lapse moved you, scared you, given you pause to reflect? Consider supporting Kyle Gest's work with a small monthly donation at patreon.com/thelapse. The show simply cannot run without your support. A massive thank you to patrons Patrick Freebern, Matthew Gibson, Jennifer Cherney, Haley Boros, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw & Cindy Crijns!

All Megan has to do is get that godforsaken deer to leave her backyard. Dead or alive. Consider a small monthly donation and keep The Lapse - and Kyle - in production. We're just shy of our next goal at www.patreon.com/thelapse and yet another patron-exclusive episode! Catch Megan Roberts on her choose-your-own-adventure podcast, Chaotic Neutral Adventures.

A homeless man becomes trapped in a traveling carnival that won't let go. The Lapse survives on listener support. Chat with Kyle, find exclusive content, and keep him running at patreon.com/thelapse. A massive thank you to patrons Jennifer Cherney, Matthew Gibson, 802 Studios, Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Rob Holcomb, David McCaw & Haley Boros! You can keep up with Sire's further exploits on Twitter @WorthySire.

How do two lovebirds who can't speak the same language, who barely understand one another, somehow manage to hit it off? It's something you and I and everyone you know has used at least once. In this first installment of The Lapse Presents, from former Wiretap producers Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime, this is "Love Me," a podcast about the messiness of human connection.

"If you wake up and find mommy dead in the morning, you have to promise, promise, promise to take my contacts out." Parents, right? The Lapse is supported by listeners like you. Interact with Kyle and keep The Lapse running at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you SO MUCH to patrons David McCaw, Jill Galvez, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, Cindy Crijns, Jennifer Cherney, 802 Studios, Rob Holcomb & Anthony Cantu. If you'd like to see some images of Andrea Abbate's mother and father, you can find those on Instagram @thelapsepodcast.

While investigating a series of cryptic flyers, Joe realizes he might have joined a cult. The Lapse is supported by listeners like you. Keep Kyle fed and make this possible at patreon.com/thelapse. Thank you as always to this incredible support from Richard Gwirtz, Rob Holcomb, Jennifer Cherney, Cindy Crijns, Jill Galvez, Anthony Cantu, Matthew Gibson, & 802 Studios. You can see more of Joe Holmes's work on Instagram @mandiblejunker.

Jupiter Diego returns with a tale of one public affair's descent into madness. Love, drugs, and naughtiness abound in this one. Love The Lapse? Make a small pledge to support Kyle at patreon.com/thelapse. The show's continued existence hinges on that support. A massive thank you to this month's executive patrons: Jennifer Cherney, Cindy Crijns, Richard Gwirtz, 802 Studios, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Anthony Cantu & Rob Holcomb. Jupiter has a wealth of stories. You can find more at jupiterdiego.com.

Something is wrong. Terribly wrong. Something is wrong with Shawn's friend Steve. Love The Lapse? Kyle relies on your support at patreon.com/thelapse. Super special thanks to this month's executive patrons: Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Jennifer Cherney, 802 Studios, Rob Holcomb & Haley Smith. For a further peek into Shawn's history with Steve, be sure to check out his book MotoYoga.

Was Megan being catfished? The simple answer is so rarely simple. Love The Lapse? Support Kyle in his quest for minimum wage at patreon.com/thelapse. Super special thanks to this month's executive patrons: Anthony Cantu, Cindy Crijns, Dan Lesser, Richard Gwirtz, Matthew Gibson, Jill Galvez, Jennifer Cherney, Patrick Freebern, Rob Holcomb & Haley Smith.  

Undoubtedly the best year in storytelling from The Lapse yet. As much as we could cram into one episode... With updates! If you haven't dipped into the archives, here's your reminder. You're missing out on some fantastic stories. Love The Lapse? Help me continue to make the award-winning indie you love at patreon.com/thelapse. This month's executive supporters: Rob Holcomb, Cindy Crijns, Matthew Gibson, Richard Gwirtz, Jill Galvez, Patrick Freebern, Dawn Smith, Haley Smith, Jennifer Cherney, & Dan Lesser.