Story Time: The Pagan Awakening | Slewfoot Part 2 & Finale

Story Time: The Pagan Awakening | Slewfoot Part 2 & Finale

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for the conclusion of Brom’s Slewfoot. Discussion includes intense themes of witch trials, betrayal, and visceral folk-horror violence. Please listen with care. "He remembered his name... and he remembered his wrath." The tension has finally broken, the village has crossed the line, and the ancient forces are wide awake. This week, we wrap up our journey through the woods with the bloody, triumphant conclusion of Slewfoot. In our unscripted segment, The Pagan Awakening, we break down the village's descent into madness and the terrifying vengeance of the Wildfolk. 🎨 AN ARTISTIC NOTE: To fully immerse you in the dark beauty of this story, our visual podcast features the breathtaking, original illustrations created by Brom himself for the novel. All credit for these incredible pieces of art belongs entirely to the author. In this episode, we discuss: * The Hysteria of Sutton: How greed fueled the ultimate betrayal. * Slewfoot Unleashed: Samson’s true identity and the reclamation of his power. * The Retribution: Breaking down the visceral and chaotic final act. * The Final Choice: Our honest thoughts on Abitha's dark rebirth and our official star ratings. 🎧 A QUICK NOTE ON AUDIO: The spirits of the woods must have been interfering with our equipment for the second half of this finale! We experienced some unexpected technical difficulties with our audio quality during day two of filming, but we wanted to get this highly anticipated episode out to you exactly as promised. Thank you so much for your grace, your patience, and for wandering into the dark with us anyway! 🖤 Timestamps: * 00:00:32 – Spoiler & Content Warnings * 00:00:57 – Welcome Back  * 00:08:40 – The Midnight Draw  * 00:14:15 – The Pagan Awakening  * 00:46:38 – The Hysteria of Sutton  * 01:20:23 – Slewfoot Unleashed  * 01:34:21 – The Witch’s Retribution * 01:51:53 – The End  * 01:55:49 – The Final Rating  * 01:56:39 – 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 Sutton Chronicles | Slewfoot Part 1

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for the first half of Brom’s Slewfoot. Discussion includes themes of religious extremism, isolation, and colonial violence. Please listen with care. "There are older things in the woods than the laws of men." Welcome back to the Cozy Midnight Collective. This June, we are stepping into the dark woods of 1664 Connecticut. This week, we launch our two-part deep dive into Brom's folk-horror masterpiece, Slewfoot. In this segment, we open The Sutton Chronicles to discuss Abitha’s fight for survival in a rigid Puritan colony and the awakening of a mysterious, ancient spirit named Samson. 🎨 AN ARTISTIC NOTE: To fully immerse you in the dark beauty of this story, our visual podcast features the breathtaking, original illustrations created by Brom himself for the novel. All credit for these incredible pieces of art belongs entirely to the author. In this episode, we discuss: * The Stranger in the Colony: Abitha’s defiance of Puritan expectations. * The Opossum & The Monster: Our first impressions of Samson and the Wildfolk. * The Shift in Power: The sudden tragedy that changes everything for Abitha. * The Altar: The desperate alliance forged in the shadows of the forest. Timestamps: * 00:00:28 – Spoiler and Content Warnings  * 00:00:50 – Welcome Back to the Collective  * 00:01:32– The Midnight Draw (Tarot Ritual) * 00:15:06 – The Sutton Chronicles  * 00:21:24- The Stranger in the Colony * 00:57:30- The Opossum and the Monster  * 01:16:55- The Shift in Power  * 01:23:10- The Alliance * 01:57:15- Until Next Time  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 Final Verdict of The Rozentuin | My Darling Dreadful Thing Finale

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2594309/fan_mail/new] ⚠️ SPOILER & CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains full spoilers for the conclusion (Parts 3 & 4) of My Darling Dreadful Thing. Discussion includes themes of self-harm, isolation, and medical trauma. Please listen with care. The trial is over, and the truth has been exhumed. This week, we are combining the final chapters of Monika Kim’s gothic thriller into one massive finale. We follow Roos from the edge of the damp bog to the cold sterility of the courtroom as her ultimate devotion is put on trial. In this finale, we discuss: * The Exhumation: What truly woke up when the mud of the estate was disturbed? * The Clinical Siege: Deconstructing the intense courtroom drama and the legal battle over Roos's sanity. * The Courtroom vs. The Supernatural: Analyzing Dr. Montague's final psychological assessment and the conflict between the medical world and the paranormal. * The Final Twist: Unpacking the heartbreaking and shocking resolution of Roos and Agnes's ultimate bond. * Our Official Ratings: Our final thoughts on the May Book of the Month. Time Stamps:  1. Spoiler and Content Warning- 00:00:00 2. Introduction- 00:00:34 3. The Midnight Draw- 00:01:58 4. Morgan’s Cards- 00:04:01 5. Lauryn’s Cards- 00:05:10 6. The Ritual of the Bog- 00:07:29 7. The Final Twist- 00:24:30 8. The Clinical Siege- 01:27:10 9. Final Ratings and Thoughts- 01:45:21 10. Until We Summon Again- 01:49:03 ✨ 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]

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]