The Exit Light Podcast

The Exit Light Podcast

Original speculative audio fiction guaranteed to creep you out. This podcast is tagged explicit and as such may not be appropriate for all listeners, so proceed with caution.

Episodes

September 1, 2025 32 mins

Part 3 of Soulbound, my short novel available on Amazon and Kindle. 

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Part two of my short novel Soulbound is here. Listener be advised that this is intended for mature audiences.  Find this book at Amazon.com - oh and make sure to include Eli in the search text to avoid the other Soulbounds out there.

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Season two multi part finale - a reading of the short novel "Soulbound" written and presented by Eli Beals. Head to Exitlightpodcast.com if you desire a copy of this one for yourself.

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This story has us stranded on a strange island in the north Atlantic, and what we discover is perhaps a reminder, that we are not at the top of the food chain while adrift.

This story is available in the Horrorific Tales Volume Three (Cryptids)



Special thanks to the following musical contributions:

FreqWincy -- https://freesound.org/s/698458/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0


 ElanHickler -- https://freesound.org...

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In this story we discover what happens when a Payday loan is late and its rather toothsome consequences. 

Visit Theexitlightpodcast.com to connect and support the show by purchasing stuff! Thanks for listening

Additional thanks to the following creator for the music used in this episode

Horror Music by Migfus20 -- https://freesound.org/s/646483/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

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In this story we meet a guy who is tentatively trying to snare the girl of his dreams into his web, but she encounters a web of an entirely different sort.


Special thanks to the following artist for the music used in this episode!

Dark Horizon by Universfield -- https://freesound.org/s/785705/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

glitch vocal textura stttl by bastardfool -- https://freesound.org/s/782290/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

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June 16, 2025 20 mins

This week I am proud to share a fresh story with you. Some friends you meet in your lifetime can certainly leave a lasting impression. And so, Id like you to meet Ronnie.


Music and sound effects used were created and provided by the following creators through Freesounds.org Much thanks!

Cinematic Abstract Soundtrack Underscore Sketch by GregorQuendel -- https://freesound.org/s/744203/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0…. ...

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June 2, 2025 19 mins

In this episode we dust off our brushes and paint along with Chester St. James. Although his work brings about a sense of peace and calm, you might just find the story about it unsettling.


I want to thank the following musician for allowing the use of their work.

Muzak 1 by TeffyD1 -- https://freesound.org/s/752529/ -- License: Attribution 4.0


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This episode contains references to domestic violence and the death of a child, though nothing is depicted graphically. Listener discretion is advised.

A man is disturbed nightly by his downstairs neighbors' loud and increasingly violent outbursts.  

The following foley and music were used from freesounds.org. 

4 year old child screams in apartment sound effect by Garuda1982 -- https://freesound.org/s/554902/ -- License: Attribut...

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A man encounters the dark side of the ultra-wealthy, which begs the question, what wouldn't they do to get what they want?

Musical selections are from the following artists - 

Jazz Chords Gm approximately by nicpressley -- https://freesound.org/s/770969/ -- License: Creative Commons 0

gloomy 0V38m by Setuniman -- https://freesound.org/s/168742/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

Desolated Field.mp3 by SoundFlakes -- https:/...

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In this story we see the tragedy of misguided obsession, and how detrimental it can be.

Thanks to Freesounds.org I have added some audio touches. The following creators have graciously made their content available.

Large knife drop by Project_Trident -- https://freesound.org/s/140321/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 3.0

DesertTexasT01.WAV by Riabad -- https://freesound.org/s/492411/ -- License: Attribution 4.0

Nasty Knife Stab.wa...

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In this story we meet a man recounting a dark family tradition that perhaps ends with him.

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In this tale, you meet Roy.  A man with no aspirations, weighed down by a bag full of almosts and frozen dinners, finds himself obsessed with a device he is inspired to build.  Be careful of such impulses, you never know where they may take you.

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This week's story is about a man who becomes obsessed with a mobile game called My Farm, his addiction to it leads to some unfortunate consequences.
If you know anyone that might like The Exit Light Podcast, please let them know about it. That would be amazing of you, thanks!

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A brand new fresh story from the yet to be released Exit Light: A collection of the perturbing sort Vol 2.  Check out Exitlightpodcast.com for the links to my interesting array of printed and digital things!

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Since I deprived you of an episode last week, I went ahead and added some extra content for this week. Two stories about perspective, one is on the matter of distance, and the other time. Which one is which?
Head to Exitlightpodcast.com for more info, merch and other things. Also, thanks for listening!

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Better late than never! Happy Halloween to all.  This week is a double feature that is a bit longer than usual.  In The Zone, and The Walk - both written, performed and produced by Eli Beals.

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This week's episode has us on the road with a guy who picks up a hitchhiker, yes an old horror story trope I know, but maybe this trip leads to a surprising destination?

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This week I bring two stories out for you.  Both dealing with supernatural situations but in very different circumstances. One could mean an end to a relationship, and the other the end of the world!

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This week's story is about a boy who is being followed by a horribly disfigured apparition that only he can see.  Find out why - in The Man In The Chair.

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