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This week I have two stories for you. One is a poem written by Edgar Allan Poe, the other an original story by myself. I hope you enjoy them and if you can rate the podcast wherever you listen to podcasts it'd be appreciated. If you have your own story that you'd like to submit, please email us at thenightmarearchives@gmail.com.

Welcome back to The Nightmare Archives, this week I read you another original story of mine. " I Just Want It To Stop Ticking" can be interpreted as a desperate plea of a man who feels he's lost everything,  maybe even a man who's on the brink of a mental collapse and slowly losing his mind.  However you interpret it, I hope you enjoy it. If you have a story of your own that you'd like to be read on the show, email us at thenightmarearchives@gmail.com. Thank you and until next time...enjoy. 

Welcome back to The Nightmare Archives, this week I read one of my original short stories along with a story from americanfolklore.net. If you'd like to keep up with my writing, voice acting or streaming, follow me on Twitter @rickygrayjr. Remember to rate and review the show wherever you listen to podcasts. Until next time!

This week I've got three stories to read to you from americanfolklore.net. Some of these stories are a little graphic so listener discretion is advised. From a haunted cemetery to a haunted bridge, these locations are sure to bring a shiver to your spine. Remember to rate and review The Nightmare Archives wherever you listen to podcasts and follow me on Twitter @rickygrayjr for updates on the show! If you have your own scary story you'd like to submit, feel free to email us at thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the show. Thank you for listening! 

Today, we read two short poems from Edgar Allan Poe. I know this is probably not as long of an episode as you all would like but we're still in the process of moving so there is a lot of work to do. Thank you for understanding and please enjoy the poems and the messages they bring. Thank you.https://tiltify.com/@zacoyama/streaming-for-the-bail-project

This week we choose a fitting story to read with what is going on in the world with Edgar Allan Poe's "The Masque of the Red Death" a story about a pestilence and plague that somehow makes it's way into a masquerade party. Remember to rate and review The Nightmare Archives wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on instagram @thenightmarearchives, you can also email us at thenightmarearchives@gmail.com with your own scary story for a chance to be featured on the show.

This week we conclude the story of "The Black Cat" by Edgar Allan Poe, if you haven't heard part one please listen to the previous episode before this one so you'll be all caught up. Remember to rate and review The Nightmare Archives wherever you listen to podcasts and if you'd like to read along, visit poestories.com to find all the stories read. You can also follow us on instagram @thenightmarearchives and on twitter @rickygrayjr for updates on the show! Submit your own scary stories to thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance to have your story read on the show as well. Until next week, thank you for browsing The Nightmare Archives.

This week we bring you the beginning of our "Classic's" series, starting with Edgar Allan Poe. For those of you unfamiliar with Edgar Allan Poe, he was a pioneer in horror writing. Focusing on things like guilt and despair instead of out-right horror. He has many stories that attribute to his popularity, one of which is "The Tell-Tale Heart". Enjoy this weeks episode of The Nightmare Archives and be sure to rate and review the show, you can also follow me on Twitter at https://twitter.com/rickygrayjr

Usually taking the train goes off without a hitch, but what if you don't remember how you got there in the first place? What if the conductor seems intent on making sure you don't get off the train? This week we explore the unexplored when authors https://www.reddit.com/user/dagonmacabre/ and https://www.reddit.com/user/hyperobscura/ take us on a journey. Be sure to check out their other works as well. Remember to rate and review The Nightmare Archives on your favorite podcast platform and follow us on Instagram. Also submit your own scary stories at thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance to have your story read on the show! Until next time, thank you for browsing, The Nightmare Archives.

This week we return with another haunting tale from Sam Haysom. If you want to hear more, check out our last episode that features another Sam Haysom story. Also you can visit his reddit account https://www.reddit.com/r/samhaysom/ and read his other original stories along with this one https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/esblww/i_visited_the_glowworm_caves_in_new_zealand_but_i/.Head over to https://www.samhaysom.com/ and pick up a copy of "The Moor" a novel by Sam Haysom. You can also follow me on twitter https://twitter.com/rickygrayjr. Until next week, thank you for listening to The Nightmare Archives.

Welcome back to The Nightmare Archives, a show dedicated to bringing shivers to your spine. This week we start our three-part series of stories wrote by author Sam Haysom, who you may know from the subreddit NoSleep. Luckily for us, Sam has allowed me to narrate some of his amazing stories here on The Nightmare Archives. If you want to see more from Sam, visit his reddit https://www.reddit.com/r/samhaysom/, follow him on Twitter https://twitter.com/samhaysom and check out his novel "The Moor" at https://www.samhaysom.com/. Please remember to leave a five-star review if you enjoyed this episode wherever you listen to podcasts! Until next time, thank you for browsing The Nightmare Archives...

We all know the story, say her name in a mirror three times and she comes to get you. But have you ever wondered where the story comes from? This week we dive into the story of Bloody Mary all while making sure we don't say her name too much! Remember to rate and review The Nightmare Archives wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on Instagram @thenightmarearchives. Also submit your own scary stories to thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance to be featured on the show! Thanks for listening!Episode Source:  https://americanfolklore.net/folklore/blood-mary-legends/

You know, not all fairies are magical, most of them are downright mischievous. This week our guest reader Taya Gray reads us three haunting tales of what happens when you encounter these fearsome fae folk. If you enjoyed this week's episode please leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on instagram @thenightmarearchives you can also email your submissions to thenightmarearchives@gmail.com. Links to stories read:https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/ee4x9i/theres_something_wrong_with_my_dentist/  https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/8iofk7/i_carved_a_fairy_door_for_my_daughter/ https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/d2b9k9/made_of_fairy_skin/

This week we travel across the border and read some truly sinister folktales from South America. Starting with everyone's favorite bedtime story, La Llorona. Join Destiny Huerta and I as we read three different tales for you this week. If you enjoyed this weeks episode please leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts and follow us on instagram @thenightmarearchives! Also submit your scary stories to thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance at your story being read on the show!Links to stories read:https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/547iu2/have_you_ever_seen_la_llorona/ https://ztevetevans.wordpress.com/2017/08/23/guatemalan-folklore-el-sombreron/https://seeksghosts.blogspot.com/2014/06/el-silbon-whistler.html

This week we read stories from one of the most iconic Slavic folktales, Baba Yaga. We aren't talking about John Wick either, this being has been around for centuries and I'm excited to share these stories with you. Remember to leave a five star review wherever you listen to podcasts and follow the podcast instagram @thenightmarearchives for updates and news every week!

Welcome to my brand new show, a show dedicated to bringing you shivers and jitters. Join me and a bunch of special guests as we read you spooky stories and folktales from all around the world! Feel like submitting a story!? Send it over to thenightmarearchives@gmail.com for a chance to get your story read on the show! Also follow our instagram page @thenightmarearchives.