S8E20 - "Homunculus (Initiation)" - Drew Blood

Use my exclusive promo code RAIDPC1 or go to https://bit.ly/db-RAID to receive additional resources for your journey. Join RAID and millions of players today! This Independence Day, we’re taking a detour from backyard barbecues and fireworks—straight into the bowels of something much, much darker. When a delivery driver makes a routine visit to an unassuming retirement home, a chance encounter reveals a world beneath the surface—one filled with secrets, spectacle, and a chilling reinterpretation of society’s forgotten. In this darkly satirical tale by Geoff Sturtevant, the lines between compassion and complicity blur as the machinery of something ancient—and terrifyingly modern—spins into motion. Step inside, friend. The guests are gathered, the lights are low, and tonight’s entertainment is about to begin. But be warned: once you’ve seen what lies beneath, you might never look at a nursing home—or your neighbors—the same way again. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Use my exclusive promo code RAIDPC1 or go to ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBloodRAID ⁠⁠⁠to receive additional resources for your journey. Join RAID and millions of players today! Step into the shadows between worlds... This week on Drew Blood’s Dark Tales, something ancient is stalking the forests of the Pacific Northwest—and it doesn’t belong in our reality. When the veil between dimensions wears thin, only one guardian stands between humanity and horrors not meant for this world. From the mind of Cesly1987 comes a savage, genre-bending tale that blends myth, magic, and menace into an unforgettable descent into interdimensional terror. Join Drew by the fire as he spins a story where nothing is as it seems, the hunters may be the hunted, and the line between protector and predator blurs under moonlight. "I'm a Warden Between Realities" by Cesly1987 – Lawk isn't your typical lawman—he's a peacekeeper from a hidden realm, tasked with policing the fragile borders between dimensions. When a monstrous fugitive crosses over into our world to harvest forbidden magical ingredients, Lawk must intervene before an entire community is torn apart. What begins as a covert mission spirals into a brutal confrontation with ancient enemies, dangerous spells, and horrifying truths about what hides in the woods. A bold fusion of cosmic horror, dark fantasy, and supernatural noir, this story redefines the meaning of monster hunting. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box at ⁠⁠https://www.factormeals.com/DREW50OFF ⁠⁠and use code DREW50OFF Use my exclusive promo code RAIDPC1 or go to ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBloodRAID ⁠⁠to receive additional resources for your journey. Join RAID and millions of players today! When the sirens fail and the skies split open, some chase the storm—not to escape it, but to meet something far older at its center. In this week’s episode of Drew Blood’s Dark Tales, join us for a supernatural plunge into the eye of obsession, where the line between science and ritual blurs, and where belief itself may summon forces best left undisturbed. From the twisted mind of Sam Morris comes a tale of thunder, hunger, and the terrifying cost of being worthy. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the bleak shadows of a fractured world, duty doesn’t end when the mission is over—it only evolves. As the mysterious Albedo Administration deploys its most unflinching operatives, one seasoned enforcer is handed an unexpected task: to guide a fledgling warrior through her first trial. But beneath the surface of their assignment, hidden threats stir, alliances are tested, and survival hinges on instincts honed in blood. Join Drew Blood for a gripping return to Gray Walker’s Homunculus universe—a world where loyalty, identity, and danger are never what they seem. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Drew Blood’s Dark Tales… When a battle-hardened hitman stumbles into a nightmare no bullet can solve, salvation arrives from the most unlikely of allies: a bickering Southern couple armed with nothing but attitude, holy Vaseline, and a trailer full of bad decisions. From the outrageous mind of P.D. Williams comes a horror-comedy caper soaked in grit, guts, and gasoline, where the undead walk, mobsters mumble, and every bad idea leads to an even worse miracle. Strap in for “Craig’s Gangster”—an explosive blend of the profane and the paranormal, where the living aren't the only ones with a score to settle. If the horror doesn’t get you, the laughter just might. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some heights were never meant to be climbed. This week, journey beyond the edge of the known world in a tale as breathtaking as it is terrifying. When three climbers defy the warnings and set out to conquer one of Earth’s deadliest peaks, what they discover buried in the snow is not just a test of endurance—but a waking nightmare. From the mind of celebrated author Ambrose Ibsen comes a story of isolation, madness, and the creeping horror that waits for those who go too far. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The night before Halloween has many names—Devil’s Night, Mischief Night, Cabbage Night—but one thing’s always the same: it’s when the rules bend, shadows stretch, and something stirs just beyond the safety of streetlights. In this special episode, Drew Blood invites you to tag along with two teenage pranksters out for a laugh... and stay for what they never saw coming. Featuring a wickedly clever tale from author Chris Allinotte, this is a story that begins with tricks—and ends somewhere far darker. So settle in, keep your porch light on, and ask yourself: What’s the worst that could happen on Devil’s Night? To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep in the woods, still waters run dark. This week on Drew Blood’s Dark Tales, we trade the noise of the world for the silence of nature—but something in that silence is listening. From acclaimed author Michael Marks comes a tale that blurs the line between solitude and madness, where reflection turns to obsession and the shadows of the mind are the hardest to escape. "The Pond" by Michael Marks – Burned out and longing for peace, Marcus retreats to a secluded cabin, hoping the quiet of the woods will restore his balance. But the stillness surrounding the nearby pond carries an unsettling weight, and Marcus soon finds himself drawn to its murky depths with growing obsession. As strange sounds echo through the trees and reality begins to twist, he’s forced to confront a darkness that may have been waiting for him all along. A haunting tale of isolation, unraveling sanity, and the quiet places where our demons wait to surface. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the quiet folds of Appalachia, whispers of miracles drift from cabin to cabin—tales of a man who can cure the incurable, for a price no one dares question. But some debts aren’t measured in dollars. And some remedies... don’t come in bottles. This week, Drew Blood’s Dark Tales presents a haunting journey into desperation, devotion, and the unseen horrors lurking behind the promise of a second chance. From acclaimed author Ryan Major, prepare yourself for a story that digs beneath the surface of sickness and sacrifice—and leaves you wondering what really keeps a healer’s hands warm. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Step inside the warmth of a quiet restaurant, where the scent of spice lingers in the air and a simple lunch between two lovers masks a mounting sense of unease. But behind every polite smile and steaming plate, something else waits—something watching, judging, remembering. In this week’s tale from Bryan Asbury, reality begins to unravel thread by thread, and what starts as a casual midday meal spirals into something far more disturbing. Pull up a chair… but be warned: once the check arrives, you may find the cost is far steeper than you imagined. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT⁠⁠ Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: ⁠⁠https://bit.ly/DrewBlood⁠⁠ If 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/DrewBlood Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices