Last Podcast On The Left
Last Podcast On The Left
"The closer he got, the more I realized how gracefully he was moving. He was very tall and lanky and wearing an old suit. He danced closer still until I could make out his face. His eyes were open wide and wild. Head tilted back slightly, looking off at the sky. His mouth was formed in a painfully wide cartoon of a smile." — Ben Kessel
"Amy's face lit up and she dropped her toys. Daddy's has a talent, I said. Amy sat by my feet, her eyes wide, talent, like a superpower? Amy nodded. When I look at you and mommy, I see you safe and healthy. But for other people, I can see when they're hurt or sad. Even before it happens. Amy frowned. You see bad people. Not bad people. People that have bad things happen to them. Amy's eyes went wide and her face hardened with understanding. You mean like the thing pointing out of Daddy's chest?" — Ben Kessel
"One night, the man was startled awake by a massive thump. He quickly turned on his bedside lamp. And just vaguely, he could see an overturned table in a large shape laying across it. He sprinted out of his apartment and called the police, gagging at the smell." — Ben Kessel
This episode of Last Podcast on the Left features a special bonus segment, offering listeners a taste of their Patreon content. Host Ben Kessel explains that due to the intensive nature of recent Jonestown episodes, the team is taking a short break, and this episode includes a teaser from their "Page 7" show. He introduces the concept of reading creepypastas, acknowledging his own potential shortcomings in delivery but promising an unsettling experience for the audience.
The first story, "The Smiling Man," details a disturbing encounter with a mysterious, smiling figure. The narrator describes the man's unnerving dance-like gait, wide, wild eyes, and an excessively large smile. The encounter escalates as the figure disappears and reappears with alarming speed, leaving the narrator frozen in fear. The story emphasizes the psychological terror of an inexplicable and menacing presence.
The second segment features the creepypasta "What You See?" which explores a protagonist with the ability to foresee negative events. This power, initially perceived as a gift, becomes a curse as the protagonist witnesses impending harm to loved ones. The story culminates in a chilling revelation about the nature of the protagonist's ability and its connection to familial perception. Following this, "I'm Going to Murder My Husband" delves into themes of mercy and the pain of a broken relationship, leading to a surprising reveal that the perceived "interloper" is actually a dog, adding a layer of unexpected dark humor. Finally, "It Started as a Leak" presents a narrative about a tenant discovering a decomposing body in his ceiling, only to realize it was his landlord, raising questions about deception and hidden truths.