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Shock jock Tom Fowler likes to scare his listeners.

Tonight, it's going to be the other way around.

Hey, it's Tom Fowler working the graveyard shift at KLED.

It's still Fright Night Friday,

and I know you got some scary stories to share with

me. Come on, shock me, thrill me, surprise me.

KLED, chill my blood or get dumped off the air.

I've been driving around listening to your show. Uh-huh, that's great.

So do you have a story to share, or are you just going to breathe into the phone?

It's about this guy.

He was kind of...

Cocky. Sure of himself, you know?

Too sure.

Until he felt the first cut of the knife.

Then he started screaming through the duct tape.

Blood bubbling through his... Three strikes, you're out, pal.

I said scary, not perverted, disgusting, and sick. Okay, people,

while you're thinking of something better,

here's a commercial. Coming at you on KLED.

Watch it, huh? You gotta finish. Nadine's picking me up. Ah, yes.

Lovely Nadine. She still got that porcupine hairdo and those big square man glasses?

She doesn't like you either.

Bet the two of you could share some scary stories.

Seriously, man, why don't you go on the air with me, huh?

We can banter.

You can play any record you want as long as it involves

the tragic death of a high school track star.

I'd rather listen to dead air than that stuff.

Oh, really? Yeah, wait 15 minutes.

20 minutes. Don't sign up early again tonight.

I heard that we got complaints from people.

People?

You mean both our listeners complained?

I didn't think either of them could tell the difference

between our show and the dead air between 4 and 6 a.m.

Commercial's open.

Hey, it's Tom Fowler, back with you on KLED FM.

Oh, hey.

Hey, look.

It's Silent Pete's significant other, the lovely

Nadine. That's a fabulous outfit, Nadine.

Smile pretty for the webcam.

All right.

So for the next few minutes, until our website updates,

you can feast your eyes on the lovely Nadine's charms. Whereas, of course,

Silent Pete can feast his eyes on her for all of eternity.

As long as he fishes that diamond ring out of the Cracker Jack box, huh?

One of these days, you're going to say the wrong thing,

and you make the wrong person very angry, you know?

Hey, man, I'm not trying to make anybody mad. It's just entertainment.

I'm trying to keep these people awake at this hour. Hello?

I'm not one of the characters in your show.

I'm sorry, okay? Really.

You got dead air.

You got dead air.

All right, all three of our lines are open, people.

Let's get these phones ringing. I want to be scared.

KLED?

So the duct tape was all bloody.

Ah, persistent little pervert. Come on. We got about 20 minutes, folks.

Let's make them memorable, shall we?

KLED, tell me all about it.

Hi, this is Laura.

Hello, Laura.

Do you have a story that doesn't concern duct tape?

Yeah.

It's turning into a really weird night.

Excellent. Go on.

Everyone's out partying but me and my sorority sister, Lisa.

She went out for wine coolers, so I'm the only one here.

Oh, aren't you popular, Laura?

You know how when a house is empty at night, you hear things or weird noises,

and you can't tell where they're coming from?

Oh, my God! What's that?

And I tell you, that cheesy story even has me jumping at scary noises.

And speaking of scary noises, Clarice,

Johnny Cymbal is here to tell you about all the dead

teen stars, past and future, in teenage heaven.

Laura, are you still there?

Hang on.

Keep the change.

Sorry, I feel so stupid.

It was just the pizza guy.

What's that?

A pizza.

I know it's a pizza. Where did it come from?

Tasty Mon Pizza.

I didn't order a pizza.

Oh, no, that's okay.

No, it's already paid for.

Somebody called it in. Happens all the time.

Dan, you know, maybe.

Uh-huh.

Thanks.

Hey, Lori, you still there?

Yeah, well, that's a shame.

Hey, it's Tom Fowler back with you on KLED. Tell me your fears, people.

KLED.

Me again.

Ah, the lovely Laura. It looks some weird coincidence.

Don't talk to me about weird.

Okay.

Well, Lisa and I were studying earlier, and everyone else is gone,

so we got to feeling a little left out,

like everyone else is having fun tonight but us.

What is that?

Laurie, you still with me?

Yeah, the pizza just... Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! Oh, gross!

Laura? Laura, what's wrong?

I was going to warm up the pizza, and there's this huge dead rat on it.

A huge dead rat. You don't say.

This is so sick.

Why would someone put a dead rat on my pizza? God, who would do something like that?

Hmm, well, let's see. You're a sorority girl.

You're home alone in a big, dark house on a rainy night.

Hmm.

Come on, you're asking for it. It's a practical joke.

It's not funny.

Okay.

Well, listeners, seems like we've got a real Fright Night

sorority story happening live on the air. What will happen next?

Kaylee D.

Tom.

Laura.

Tom, something happened.

I was looking for matches to light the candle, and I was in the bathroom.

For those of you who have just joined us late, Laura's in the bathroom.

He turned out the light, the mirror.

What? What's in the mirror, Laura?

Lipstick.

On the mirror, somebody wrote, Laura, I'll kill you quick.

It has to be Lisa, right?

Don't you think? It has to be.

Okay, listeners, so is Laura the greatest actress in the world,

or is this really happening?

While we wait for our next call,

check out our website where you can see me masquerading

as a famous monster from filmdom.

I'm telling you, folks, I'm letting Laura's story get to me.

She gets a creepy message on the mirror.

I get a creepy message on the website.

Am I gaslighting myself?

Or is somebody else gaslighting me?

And am I?

All alone here tonight.

KLED.

Tom.

Listen, Laura, it's been fun, okay? But enough.

I've got... I think Lisa's messing with me.

Yeah, well, it's a dark and stormy night. That sort of thing is going around.

She should have been back hours ago. I just found footprints.

Footprints?

Yeah.

In the hall.

Muddy like she went outside. Will you stay on the phone with me while I find her?

I know she's gonna jump out at me.

You know, listen, Laura, I got my own weird thing going on around here, so...

If she makes me fail this test, I am gonna kill her.

She always... Laura?

I just slipped!

Oh, my God!

Oh, my God! It's blood!

What? What's blood?

Listen, it...

It can't really be blood.

I don't know.

Oh, it is. Oh, my God, it is. Lisa! Lisa!

Laura?

I found her!

In the closet!

She's all bloody... God, I think she's dead!

The door!

The door's open!

Well, I think Laura's Blair witching us, and I think she's doing a hell of a job.

So I'm sure you'll all forgive me if I play something a little more upbeat.

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?

Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?

I love you.

It's got to be Pete.

Silent, angry Pete is getting me back.

It's just getting me back. That's all.

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Didn't know you had it in you, Pete.

You probably talked Nadine into calling in as Laura, too.

Because what would they say if they ever knew?

When you're alone and life is making you lonely, you can always go downtown.

When you've got worries, all the noise and the hurry seems to help, I know.

Downtown, just listen to the music of the traffic in the city.

Linger on the sidewalk weather, neon signs are pretty. How can you lose?

Hey! Hey, move this car!

Can you move the car, please?

Hey! Move the car!

Don't hang around and let your copy survive. There are movie shows down south.

Maybe you know some little places to go to where they're never closed.

Tom! Please, call the police.

You can't forget all your troubles, forget all your cares. So go downtown,

where all the lights are bright. Downtown, waiting for you tonight. Downtown,

you're gonna be all right.

No! Help me! There's someone in the house!

I think there's someone in the house.

I think there's someone in the house.

I think there's someone in the house.

Laura has to go now.

I just wanted to tell you my story.

You shouldn't have cut me off.

It's been some night, huh? Tom Fowler back with you on KLED. Looking at the clock,

I see we've only got a few minutes left,

and I realize I never got to tell you my own story.

It's about this guy.

He's kind of cocky.

Sure of himself, you know?

Too sure.

Till he felt the first cut of the knife.

Then he started screaming through the duct tape, blood bubbling through his nose.

The maniac said, hey, hey, don't worry. I'll kill you quick.

The maniac spent the night practicing killing.

Oh, he wanted to teach this guy a lesson as he raised the knife.

KLED will resume broadcast at 6 a.m.

Damn.

I really wanted to hear how that story ended.

For all you pains in the asses out there, remember,

you can only irritate so many people before you piss off the wrong one.

A young couple moves into a new home.

It's a fixer-upper.

But some things about this house can't be fixed.

Go to hell! You watch your mouth!

Get your ass off of me!

Shut your mouth!

You're driving me crazy!

What are you doing? What are you doing?

Well, you can see it's a fixer-upper. Oh, that's exactly what we want.

My husband is very handy.

Well, then it's a dream.

The house has been a rental for years, so you have to kind of use your imagination.

Oh, look at this carpet. What is this, a wine stain? Well, just rip it out.

It's all hardwood underneath. This is the master bedroom.

There's plenty of closet space.

Is this hardwood as well? Yeah, everywhere except the kitchen and the bathrooms.

Structurally, the house is solid. Good bones, as they say.

Really, most of what it needs is simple cosmetics.

This is the door to the basement. There's plenty of storage space down here.

This padlock's been on here for years. See if I can find it as a key.

Hey, honey, come check out this room.

It's a baby's room. I could do a lot with this house.

There is one thing I'm required to tell you. 30 years ago,

there was a homicide that occurred in the house.

I don't know the details.

Some people are bothered by that kind of thing.

Personally, I could care less.

Especially if it saves you $100,000.

Exactly.

Let me show you the kitchen.

I think we should make an offer.

You sure?

Yeah, timing's perfect. Take my vacation, start renovating.

Wouldn't be too much pressure on you.

I'm doing good.

I'm proud of you. Let's go see the kitchen.

Hey, sweetheart.

Hi. Hey, buddy.

Did you find the AA meeting?

No, I actually went to the hardware store instead.

Oh, honey.

Hey, come on. I haven't had a drink in over a year. Ariane, I'm fine, okay?

Honestly, I'm all right.

Okay.

You're going to be crazy!

It's up to you now!

I thought I heard something.

Should we call the police?

No, no, I checked the house.

Had the dream again.

It's always the same. The sound, the spinning balls.

It's okay, it's over now, okay?

Come back to bed.

No, no, I'm just gonna sit here for a while.

You go.

Go on, go to sleep.

Wow, you're at it early. Gotta get cracking. You gonna be okay with the baby? Sure.

Okay, well, I gotta run.

I love you.

Me too.

Open the door! I said I was sorry! Open the damn door! Shut your mouth!

You're trying to be crazy! What are you doing?

Are you going to ignore me all night?

Look, if something is bothering you, you have to talk to me. I'm okay.

Honest.

Did I tell you the baby was asleep?

You mentioned that.

Chris in every room.

We started here, and now let's try the dining room.

What?

What is it?

Keith, what is it?

Why did you stop?

No, no, maybe I just don't turn you on anymore.

Don't be ridiculous.

What is wrong? I don't know. I'm having these strange thoughts.

What kind of thoughts?

Something about this house.

What is wrong with this house?

This house?

Forget it.

No.

No, Keith, you have to talk to me. No, Ariane, can we just forget it now, please?

I think you should see a therapist.

I don't know.

I don't know.

I'll start going to my meetings again.

Promise?

I promise.

Get some more.

Yeah, I gotta go to work.

Baby's still sleeping. I'll see you tonight.

Keith?

Keith?

Are you down here?

What is this?

Oh, that's an empty bottle.

It's one of the saddest sights known to man.

Not to worry.

Here, trade you.

What are you doing?

Oh, I'm sorry.

Get yourself a glass.

Why are you drinking?

Why am I drinking?

I could say that I'm thirsty,

but I think you're expecting more of a profound answer.

You promised me! Come on, have a drink.

Hey, hey, aren't you going to say anything about the kids' room, huh?

Don't you want to know where I got the crib and the nightlight and the great toy?

Where'd you get the crib and the nightlight and the great toy? Well,

I'm glad you asked, dear. I found it in the basement.

Oh, how wonderful.

See, I got a concept, okay? You get it? A concept. Now get off my back!

Keith!

Don't walk away from me. I'm trying to do something nice.

You act like I committed a crime. Not ever since you came into this house.

Oh, it's not a house. It's what you do with it.

But you can't seem to grasp that with your very limited mind. Please, please, Keith.

Listen to me. You're sick and you need help.

You take that back! Stop it! No, you stop it!

You stop it! You stop it!

That's the ticket.

Now smack her.

I'm sorry. Oh, come on.

I said I was sorry.

Open up the door. I said I was sorry.

They're all so predictable.

Open the damn door!

Did you hear me say I was sorry?

I'm not going to hurt you.

Just don't lock the door, okay? I don't want to lock doors.

Hey, little guy. Open the damn door!

Where the hell you think you're going, huh?

Where you going?

It looks like you might need some more whiskey,

so I thought I'd run out and get you some. Maybe even pick up a couple of steaks.

I thought I'd take Michael with me. That way you don't have to be bothered,

because he's probably going to start tossing stuff.

I think about it, and yeah, it makes sense.

Oh, no!

But now you gotta go all the way.

They say you can't go home again, but haunted by the ghost of his own past,

Keith Miller couldn't go anywhere else.