Long Winter Nights

Lupercalia Special: "Five Minutes"

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:52:31 GMT

On this Long Winter Night, we remember Lupercalia: older than Valentine, older than saints, a feral feast of wolves and blood.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Five Minutes"

written by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

performed by Ben Messmer

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 14: "The Ceremony"

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 22:32:11 GMT

On the fourteenth night of Love & Other Deaths, obsession chews itself into pieces.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Ceremony"

written by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

performed by Lacey Katena and Jessica Hanna

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 13: "Reward"

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 00:28:25 GMT

On the thirteenth night of Love & Other Deaths, obsession chews itself into pieces.

This story is far too SPICY for social media. To listen to this episode, head to our website https://longwinternights.com/ or listen on your favorite podcast app.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Reward"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Kurt Kanazawa

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 12: "The Lover's Bridge"

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 03:55:47 GMT

On the twelfth night of Love & Other Deaths, romance lingers like a curse.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Lover's Bridge"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Jenapher Zheng

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 11: "The Clinic"

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:38:40 GMT

On the eleventh night of Love & Other Deaths, hope is expensive.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Clinic"

written by Matt Hill

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 10: "Your Special Friend"

Wed, 11 Feb 2026 04:13:50 GMT

On the tenth night of Love & Other Deaths, love sharpens its arrows and asks for an honest answer.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Your Special Friend"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Amir Levi

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 9: "The Thing That Wouldn't Die"

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 03:42:22 GMT

On the ninth night of Love & Other Deaths, loneliness is eternal.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Thing That Wouldn't Die"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Mak Shealy

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 8: "Tight"

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 03:27:00 GMT

On the eighth night of Love & Other Deaths, safety is measured in bruises.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Tight"

written by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

performed by Bonnie Marie Williams

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 7: "The Florist"

Sun, 08 Feb 2026 03:04:00 GMT

On the seventh night of Love & Other Deaths, devotion is arranged stem by stem.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Florist"

written by Matt Hill

performed by Christine Hassay

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

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Feb 6: "Lilith's Inheritance"

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:00:00 GMT

On the sixth night of Love & Other Deaths, desire is waiting to be unearthed.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Lilith's Inheritance"

written by Matt Hill

performed by Victoria Strange & Cody Derr

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 5: "Pride"

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 02:33:01 GMT

On the fifth night of Love & Other Deaths, survival of the fittest comes down to remembering the flowers.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Pride"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Mark Bramhall

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

#podcast #horrorpodcast #holidayhorror #fictionpodcast #darkfiction

Feb 4: "Your Horoscope for the Week of February 14"

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

On the fourth night of Love & Other Deaths, fate checks your browser history.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Your Horoscope for the Week of February 14"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Rose Portillo

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 3: "The Pact"

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 05:18:59 GMT

On the third night of Love & Other Deaths, fidelity is flexible, but consequences are not.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Pact"

written by Matt Hill

performed by Sadie Kuwano

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Feb 2: "Getting Over It"

Tue, 03 Feb 2026 04:21:59 GMT

On the second night of Love & Other Deaths, some breakups are permanent—and some are just the beginning.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Getting Over It"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Zoe Yale

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

#podcast #horrorpodcast #holidayhorror #fictionpodcast #darkfiction

Feb 1: "Not Just Any Kill"

Mon, 02 Feb 2026 04:51:45 GMT

On the first night of Love & Other Deaths, passion watches from the shadows.

Tonight's story has a NSFW version...if you'd like to listen to a little extra content, visit our website LongWinterNights.com

You can check out the SAFE for work version on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, and your favorite podcast streamer.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Not Just Any Kill"

written by Kerry Kazmierowicztrimm

performed by Ezra Buzzington

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Alba Albanese

sound mix by Austin Chase

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

Edit by Matt Hill & Cody Derr

Produced by Matt Hill, Lisa Dring, Chelsea Sutton, & Lyndsey Stogdill

Executive Produced by meriko borogove

Long Winter Nights was co-created by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

#podcast #horrorpodcast #holidayhorror #fictionpodcast #darkfiction

Epiphany Special: King Cake

Wed, 07 Jan 2026 03:05:55 GMT

On this special week of Epiphany, we offer this Twelfth Night story "King Cake."

Let's see what happens when a sweet family tradition goes...rotten.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers.

"King Cake"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

#podcast #horrorpodcast #holidayhorror #fictionpodcast #darkfiction #spookychristmas #horror #audiofiction #fictionpodcast #fictionpodcasts

New Year's Eve Special Part 2: Peel

Wed, 31 Dec 2025 17:00:00 GMT

On this New Year's Eve, we offer the final installment of our New Year's Special Story: PEEL.

Stick around, listen until the end. And then, before midnight, call (213) 267-1906 and tell us what you peel want to peel off...

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers.

"Peel"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Jessica Hanna

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

New Year's Eve Special Part 1: Peel

Tue, 30 Dec 2025 18:59:35 GMT

Across these final nights of the year, we return to the places that made us. To kitchens and bedrooms.  To the versions of ourselves that still live there, waiting. This is a story about what clings, what hardens when it should soften, about what happens when love decays…

On the eve of New Year's Eve, we offer the first installment of our New Year's Special Story: PEEL.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers.

"Peel"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Jessica Hanna

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 25: "A Kill for Christmas"

Fri, 26 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-fifth of these Long Winter Nights, tradition is passed, and the season shines a little brighter for it.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"A Kill for Christmas"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Mark Bramhill

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 24: "Jelly of the Month Club"

Thu, 25 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-fourth of these Long Winter Nights, a corporate gift becomes a sickening holiday surprise.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Jelly of the Month Club"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Keiana Richàrd

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 23: "Hold Me"

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-third of these Long Winter Nights, someone gets trapped.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Hold Me"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Dawn Anderson

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 22: "Would You Rather I Be Dead?"

Tue, 23 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-second of these Long Winter Nights, trying to communicate with spirits creates a veil between the living.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Would You Rather I Be Dead?"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Christopher Rivas

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

This story was first published in Flash Frog Magazine.

Door 21: "Stay"

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twenty-first of these Long Winter Nights, even the dead want to feel needed.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Stay"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Lacey Katena

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 20: "It's a Metaphor"

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twentieth of these Long Winter Nights, the destructive quirk of a new home complicates holiday cheer

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"It's a Metaphor"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Keiana Richàrd

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 19: "All Wrapped Up"

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the nineteenth of these Long Winter Nights, once the wrapping of presents starts, it never stops.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"All Wrapped Up"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Dawn Anderson

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 18: "A Gift from the City"

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the eighteenth of these Long Winter Nights, a city learns that Christmas spirit cannot be programmed.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"A Gift from the City"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 17: "The Spool Cat"

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the seventeenth of these Long Winter Nights, the world’s waste stirs, and the threads we cast away begin to sew their own revenge.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Spool Cat"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Amir Levi

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 16: "Shopping List for the Return of the Dead"

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the sixteenth of these Long Winter Nights, the dead are returning for the holidays — how will you prepare?

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Shopping List for the Return of the Dead"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Lacey Katena

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 15: "Goodbye Christmas"

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the fifteenth of these Long Winter Nights, it’s the end of everything.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Goodbye Christmas"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Mark Bramhall

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 14: "Reductions"

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the fourteenth of these Long Winter Nights, perfection costs flesh, and a chef finally learns what she’s made of.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Reductions"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Keiana Richàrd

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 13: "They Grew Back Grandpa’s Eyes And Now We Must Kiss Them"

Sun, 14 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the thirteenth of these Long Winter Nights, Grandpa has returned for Christmas dinner.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"They Grew Back Grandpa’s Eyes And Now We Must Kiss Them"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Amir Levi

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 12: "The Carols"

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On the twelfth of these Long Winter Nights, the songs won’t stop. They repeat, and repeat, and repeat, and somewhere between verses, they start to know your name.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"The Carols"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 11: "Ham"

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:12 GMT

On the eleventh of these Long Winter Nights, a mysterious statue appears on a street corner, stirring the hunger of a small town.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

"Ham"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Christopher Rivas

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 10: "The Christmas Shift"

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:10 GMT

On the tenth of these Long Winter Nights, a lone caretaker tends to a ship of dreamers, and decides what gift to leave behind when he’s gone.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Content Warning: death, bodily degeneration, dystopia, psychological breakdown, mass manipulation, forced simulation

CREDITS:

"The Christmas Shift"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Mark Bramhall

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 9: "Floaters"

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:09 GMT

On the ninth of these Long Winter Nights, madness beckons just outside your window.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Content Warning: psychological horror, mind-control/compulsion, implied suicide-like behavior, paranoia

CREDITS:

"Floaters"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 8: "The Carnival of Frost"

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:00:14 GMT

On the eighth of these Long Winter Nights, the frost invites you to dance as your truest self, but beware: dawn remembers every face.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

Content Warning: queerphobia, mob violence, humiliation, assault, forced detransformation, social ostracization, blood

CREDITS:

"The Carnival of Frost"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Zoe Yale

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 7: "The Visitors"

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:22 GMT

On the seventh of these Long Winter Nights, a couple is targeted by hungry, speechless creatures.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"The Visitors"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Christopher Rivas

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 6: "The Candy Can Man"

Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:00:13 GMT

On the sixth of these Long Winter Nights, everyone has their favorite candy, but this year, every lick draws you closer to the mouth that made it.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"The Candy Cane Man"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Amir Levi

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 5: "Say More"

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 00:00:12 GMT

On the fifth of these Long Winter Nights, a new weight-loss fad clashes with a holiday dinner.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"Say More"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Sarah Kay Peters

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Day 4: "The Kirkegrim’s Watch"

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 00:00:16 GMT

On the fourth of these Long Winter Nights, something faithful keeps its vigil beneath the stone, proof that loyalty can outlive betrayal.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"The Kirkegrim’s Watch"

written Matthew Hill

performed by Åsta Kristin Janøy

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Day 3: "Murder Me"

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:26 GMT

On the third of these Long Winter Nights, a plea for murder sparks a new temptation.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"Murder Me"

written by Lisa Sanaye Dring

performed by Dawn Anderson

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 2: "Last Flight Out"

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:27 GMT

On the second of these Long Winter Nights, the lines are long, the air is stale, and the animal inside this winter traveler starts to chew its leash.

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This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"Last Flight Out"

written by Matthew Hill

performed by Max Pava

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Door 1: "The Altar"

Tue, 02 Dec 2025 00:00:19 GMT

On the first of these Long Winter Nights, a ritual for remembering the dead takes a dark turn on a mountain road.

Listen here and on Instagram, TikTok, Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts.

This story is a work of horror fiction and may be triggering for some viewers. For a full list of content warnings, please visit longwinternights.com

CREDITS:

"The Altar"

written by Chelsea Sutton

performed by Zachary Bones

music by Adrien Prevost

opening narration by Rose Portillo

sound mix by Austin Chase

director of photography Andria Chamberlin

advent doors designed by Keith Mitchell

graphic design by Kris Bicknell

special thanks to Theo Brown

Long Winter Nights was co-created and produced by Matt Hill, Chelsea Sutton, and Lisa Sanaye Dring.

Until Next Year...

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Thank you for watching our first season of the Long Winter Nights December advent calendar. Don't go away...there's more coming this winter.

Long Winter Nights Season Trailer

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 19:59:54 GMT

This December, a new kind of advent calendar invites you to open its doors. Season One of Long Winter Nights begins December 1.

Follow us at @long.winter.nights on Instagram, Youtube and Threads and @long.winter.night on TikTok. Available in audio wherever you find your podcasts.