13: S1E13 – Voices from the Stars

Some hungers can never be satisfied. Some games should never be played. And some debts must always be paid… in full. Join Otis Jiry by the fire for a night of chilling tales where obsession, greed, and the unseen forces lurking beneath the surface demand their due. Tonight’s stories follow those who dared to take more than they should—only to discover that what they thought was theirs was never truly in their control.

When the shadows stretch long and the silence feels too deep, ask yourself: Are you the predator… or the prey? Settle in, if you dare—because tonight, fate is hungry. And some things were always destined to be devoured.

PODCAST SUMMARY

"The Last Level" by Bryan Asbury – James and his friends live for late-night gaming sessions, but when they stumble upon an old, forgotten video game, their competitive streak takes a dangerous turn. The game isn’t just difficult—it seems impossible to beat, and the deeper James dives into its shadowy world, the more it tightens its grip on him. As obsession overtakes reason, he begins to suspect that this game is playing by its own rules… and losing isn’t an option. A haunting tale of addiction, compulsion, and the unseen dangers lurking in the digital void.

"White Coat Syndrome" by Bryan Asbury – Mike Flynt has spent years gaming the system, manipulating doctors and the VA to secure the benefits he believes he deserves. Running a ramshackle petting zoo on the side, he’s always found ways to bend the rules to his advantage. But when he pushes too far, he finds himself at the mercy of forces he can’t control—ones that don’t take kindly to deception. A dark and unsettling story of greed, consequence, and the perils of believing you can cheat fate.