9: S1E09 – When Night Comes Alive
Welcome back to Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel, where the fire crackles, the shadows deepen, and the night takes on a life of its own. In this chilling episode, Otis Jiry shares two eerie tales guaranteed to haunt your thoughts long after the embers fade. First, venture into the quiet stillness of a zoo after dark, where something more than the animals is stirring. Then, step into a fog-drenched cemetery for a chilling encounter with a man desperate to atone for his past—at any cost. In the dark, the line between predator and prey blurs, and redemption may come with a price too steep to pay. Gather close, campers, because tonight’s stories will leave you questioning what truly waits in the shadows. PODCAST SUMMARY "Lions and Tigers and Bears" by Andrew Harmon – Night security at a zoo is usually uneventful, but when a series of strange behaviors among the animals escalates into eerie phenomena, two guards are thrust into an otherworldly mystery. As red eyes pierce the shadows and an unseen force spreads across the park, they must confront the terrifying realization that the zoo’s inhabitants aren’t the only ones being hunted. A suspenseful tale of isolation, creeping dread, and the unknown, this story turns the familiar into a waking nightmare. "The Conversion" by Daniel Cornell – Father Steven is a devout priest dedicated to his faith, but when he meets Bartholomew, a former Satanist seeking redemption, he’s drawn into a web of confessions, secrets, and unimaginable darkness. As Bartholomew recounts his past and offers a strange gift, Father Steven begins to question the sincerity of the conversion—and his own safety. A haunting exploration of morality, trust, and the blurred lines between faith and deception, this story will keep you guessing who—or what—can truly be redeemed.