Oct. 3, 2023
Episode One – The Last Resort
I was inspired by watching the Twilight Zone and a book I read then titled Gods of Jade and Shadow by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. I was intrigued by the strangeness of the Twilight Zone and by the folkloric references from the novel. As you can see by hearing the story I was more influenced by the novel than the show. The title of the story is sort of a play on words. The couple stayed at a resort, obviously, and the way it ended was something they had to do because it was their last resort.
The Guest
Marian plodded along the muddy path with her two younger siblings, who giggled and zig-zagged about behind her. They were late for class and were only halfway to the wooden school. With one hand pulling her long cape and the other juggling her schoo…
Board Game Night
Connie placed the board game on the dining room table as Rosa and Darlene stared at it, their mouths dropping slightly. Connie smiled; she knew they would react. David Letterman droned on in the living room as her parents watched from the mustard-ye…
