The Therapy Session from Hell | Play Nice | Finale Deep Dive

The Therapy Session from Hell | Play Nice | Finale Deep Dive

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] The renovation is finished, but the foundation is shattered. In the finale of Play Nice by Rachel Harrison, Clio faces a family intervention that feels more like an ambush, a TikTok Live that goes horribly wrong, and the gruesome truth hidden in the attic. In this episode, we discuss: * The Intervention: Why Clio’s father wanted her committed. * Leda’s Secret: The truth behind the abuse allegations and Alex’s legacy. * The Sacrifice: Bargaining with a demon using a necklace. * Final Ratings: Was the payoff worth the gaslighting? Timestamps:  00:00:29:21     The Banter Begins 00:00:52:24     MORBID! Shout-out & Welcome Ghost Guest Eric! 00:01:25:25     CMC Vision of Eric the Ghost 00:02:09:21     Welcome Back… …Again… 00:04:29:10     The Midnight Draw (Tarot Reading) 00:12:50:18     The Intervention & the Betrayal 00:17:42:19     The Social Media Possession & the Attic 00:37:10:00     Leda’s Confession & Roy’s Fate 00:41:06:28     “GO OFF QWEEN” - Excerpt #1 00:48:45:13     “GO OFF QWEEN” - Excerpt #2 00:53:34:20     The Aftermath & Final Ratings 01:02:15:13     Updates & CTA 01:07:49:05     Goodbyeeee/Outro ✨A NOTE ON OUR STORYTELLING: To enhance the atmospheric experience of the Cozy Midnight Collective, we occasionally incorporate AI-generated visual clips to help bring these hauntings to life. These are our own perceptions of how we interpreted the book and have no relationship to the books author or publisher.✨ Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support] SUPPORT THE SHOW Help us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support]. BECOME A MEMBER Want to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/] for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/]. SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONS We are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSb5Im99TNmQX1ugOMt072X7NB6CIISMi6L-c4NkauMQXVQ/viewform?usp=dialog] or email us at Cozy.Midnight.Collective@gmail.com. Your identity is always protected. Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Artwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Music by | Morgan Davis _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS * Support us on ... [https://patreon.com/Cozy.Midnight.Collective]

Midnight Cinema Society Vol. 1: From Ghostface to The Bone Temple

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for all films discussed in this volume. The movies reviewed cover intense horror themes, including slasher violence, gore, and psychological terror. Please listen with care. "The lights are down, the screen is glowing, and the receipts are being checked." Welcome to the inaugural volume of the Midnight Cinema Society! While we usually live between the pages of a book, we're stepping into the digital theater lobby to break down our recent horror and thriller watches. No exhausting deep dives here—just our honest thoughts, aesthetic checks, and official ratings. From highly anticipated franchise returns like Scream 7 to intense indie terrors like Last Shift, we are breaking down what's worth your midnight watch. The Marquee (Films Discussed): * Scream 7 & 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple – Massive franchise expansions. * Lee Cronin's The Mummy – A new vision of a classic curse. * Undertone & Primate – Psychological tension and creature features. * Dolly, Thrash, & Last Shift (2015) – Cult favorites, indie slashers, and supernatural dread. Timestamps: * 00:00 – Spoiler Alert & Content Warning  * 01:14 – Intro & The Midnight Draw  * 08:57 – What We Watched  * 53:30 – Goodbye  Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support] SUPPORT THE SHOW Help us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support]. BECOME A MEMBER Want to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/] for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/]. SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONS We are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSb5Im99TNmQX1ugOMt072X7NB6CIISMi6L-c4NkauMQXVQ/viewform?usp=dialog] or email us at Cozy.Midnight.Collective@gmail.com. Your identity is always protected. Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Artwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Music by | Morgan Davis _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS * Support us on ... [https://patreon.com/Cozy.Midnight.Collective]

Story Time: The Demons of The Rozentuin | My Darling Dreadful Thing Part 2

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for My Darling Dreadful Thing (Part 2). Discussion includes themes of grief, child loss, and psychological manipulation. Please listen with care. "The air is getting thinner, and the soil is getting darker." This week, we follow Roos and Agnes to the decaying halls of The Rozentuin—an estate that wears its trauma on its furniture. As Roos navigates a house full of carved demons and a hostile sister-in-law, she begins to wonder if love is enough to save someone from their own ghosts. In this episode, we discuss: * The House of Carved Nightmares: Exploring the demonic architecture of the estate. * The Lost Child: A devastating reveal that changes the bond between Roos and Agnes. * The Bog Theory: Does where we bury our dead determine how they return? * The First Shovel: The chilling moment Roos decides to take matters—and Thomas—into her own hands. Timestamps: * 00:31 – Intro  * 01:26 – The Midnight Draw  * 08:09 – The House of Carved Nightmares  * 26:34 – The Bog Theory  * 52:42 – Present Day (The Clinical View)  * 1:03:07 - Outro  ✨ A NOTE ON OUR STORYTELLING: To enhance the atmospheric experience of the Cozy Midnight Collective, we occasionally incorporate AI-generated and visual elements to help bring these hauntings to life. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support] SUPPORT THE SHOW Help us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support]. BECOME A MEMBER Want to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/] for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/]. SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONS We are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSb5Im99TNmQX1ugOMt072X7NB6CIISMi6L-c4NkauMQXVQ/viewform?usp=dialog] or email us at Cozy.Midnight.Collective@gmail.com. Your identity is always protected. Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Artwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Music by | Morgan Davis _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS * Support us on ... [https://patreon.com/Cozy.Midnight.Collective]

Love, Ghosts, and Dark Academia | My Darling Dreadful Thing Part 1 Deep Dive

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: Full spoilers for My Darling Dreadful Thing (Part 1). Discussion covers grief and psychological tension. Devotion can be a dangerous thing. We’re starting our deep dive into Monika Kim’s gothic masterpiece. We break down the relationship between Roos and her spirit, Ruth, and the moment her life changes forever upon meeting Agnes. Timestamps: 00:00:29:22| Welcome & The Midnight Draw (Tarot) 00:08:00:11| Midnight Updates 00:18:57:02| The Exploitation of Roos & Ruth 00:37:55:18| Agnes, Thomas, & The Great Escape 01:39:07:05| The Psychiatrist’s Notes 01:51:37:22| The Collectives Closing ✨ A NOTE ON OUR STORYTELLING: To enhance the atmospheric experience of the Cozy Midnight Collective, we occasionally incorporate AI-generated audio clips and visual elements to help bring these hauntings to life. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support] SUPPORT THE SHOW Help us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support]. BECOME A MEMBER Want to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/] for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/]. SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONS We are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSb5Im99TNmQX1ugOMt072X7NB6CIISMi6L-c4NkauMQXVQ/viewform?usp=dialog] or email us at Cozy.Midnight.Collective@gmail.com. Your identity is always protected. Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Artwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Music by | Morgan Davis _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS * Support us on ... [https://patreon.com/Cozy.Midnight.Collective]

Story Time: The Demon in the Drywall | Play Nice Part 3

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for Play Nice Part 3. Discussion includes themes of gaslighting, family trauma, and self-harm. Please listen with care. "I think my house—and my family—is gaslighting me." The Pinterest-perfect renovation of Edgewood Drive has officially collapsed. This week, we sit down for a Story Time that feels more like an intervention. Clio faces a family bonfire, a sisterhood of secrets, and a demon that has decided to become the lead editor of her mother's memoir. In this episode, we discuss: * The Bonfire: Why Clio’s father is desperate to burn the truth. * The "Sociopath" Label: Analyzing the sisters’ lunch and the trauma of the "Burn Scars." * The Real Deal: Meet Roy, the romantic interest and the only person who sees the real Alex. * The Possession: The terrifying reveal that the demon was never just in the house—it was attached to Clio. Support the show [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support] SUPPORT THE SHOW Help us stay independent and ad-free by supporting the show directly at Buzzsprout Support Link [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/support]. BECOME A MEMBER Want to hear the conclusion of the Purple Satin Killer? Join our Patreon [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/] for exclusive tiers, BONUS "Story Time" episodes, & a shout-out on the show - Patreon Link [https://patreon.com/cozy.midnight.collective/]. SEND US YOUR CONFESSIONS We are currently accepting anonymous stories! Our Midnight Confessions Form is linked in our Instagram and TikTok bios, here [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMSb5Im99TNmQX1ugOMt072X7NB6CIISMi6L-c4NkauMQXVQ/viewform?usp=dialog] or email us at Cozy.Midnight.Collective@gmail.com. Your identity is always protected. Special Thanks to our Patreon Subscribers! _______________________________________________________________________________________________ Produced + Edited + Mixed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Artwork Designed by | Morgan Davis & Lauryn Strickland Music by | Morgan Davis _______________________________________________________________________________________________ LINKS * Support us on ... [https://patreon.com/Cozy.Midnight.Collective]