S8E15 - "The Familiar Spiral" - Horror Hill

Published: June 9, 2023, midnight

b"Good evening, listeners, and welcome back to Horror Hill. I\\u2019m your host, Erik Peabody, and we\\u2019ve got a double-feature for you tonight, both of them looking at the dynamics of romantic relationships from two very different angles.We\\u2019ll be starting with quick little chiller called \\u201cA Familiar Voice,\\u201d by NM Brown. Austin and Liamare a newly-retired couple, who have decided to spice up their lives with a hiking trip in snowySri Lanka. When Liam mysteriously goes missing, his husband pulls together a search team to find him. Unfortunately, the oppressive elements are not the only danger they face.\\n\\nFollowing that, we\\u2019ll be diving into \\u201cThe Downward Spiral,\\u201d by Richard C. Morgan. In this story, our narrator, Alec, is in the crosshairs of his vindictive soon-to-be-ex wife, Caroline. As Caroline systematically destroys Alec\\u2019s life, he\\u2019s forced to find new work wherever he can. Unfortunately for him, the only place that\\u2019s hiring is the \\u201cParanormal Pork Broadcasting and Weiner Lounge.\\u201dGreasy hotdogs and supernatural occurrences are the daily specials, and Alec finds himself struggling to hold onto his sanity while he fights to get his life back.\\n\\n\\nTo watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT\\n\\n\\nDon\\u2019t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/HorrorHillPodcast\\n\\n\\nIf you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/HorrorHillPodcast\\n\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"