Payton Leutner wasn’t supposed to survive…

What started as a normal sleepover among three middle school friends in Waukesha, WI, took a dark and deeply unsettling turn that would make headlines in 2014. Drawn into the world of Slender Man, two girls became convinced that proving their loyalty meant carrying out the unthinkable.

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This week on CMP, I tell you the story of how a Photoshop contest (turned internet legend) blurred the line between fiction and a sinister reality. Are you ready to take this walk through the woods with me? 🍂👀

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Music provided by: Scott Buckley

Light in Dark Places is under a Creative Commons BY 3.0 license.

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Sleepover games were supposed to be fun… so why did they feel so cursed?

In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we dive into the classic sleepover games many of us grew up playing: Bloody Mary, Baby Blue, Charlie Charlie, Cat Scratch, Light as a Feather, and more.

We break down how these games are played, where they came from, and why they’ve stuck around for generations of brave (or bored) kids at slumber parties.

The podcast episode focuses on describing the games and their spooky reputations.
For the full experience, including us actually playing the games and reacting in real time, head over to our YouTube.

Listener discretion advised, especially if you’re easily spooked after dark.

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Imagine you’re watching TV late at night and suddenly… it’s not your show anymore.

In this episode of Chasing Midnight, we’re talking about some of the weirdest and most unsettling TV hijackings ever—times when regular programming was interrupted by distorted voices, creepy imagery, religious messages, and people who clearly should not have been on the air. Some were meant to be jokes, some were meant to send a message, and some are still a complete mystery.

Turn the lights down, don’t touch the remote, and hang out with us while we dive into the moments when someone else took over the screen.

🌙 Night, night… love you.

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