Life in the mob was hell for Freddie Cobo. By 1978 he'd crossed lines he thought he'd never cross — including committing multiple murders. But getting out of "the life" was easier said than done, especially when your boss is the most vicious and feared mobster in the city. Can Freddie get out of "the life" alive? Can he give his son, Little Freddie…

In 2002, somebody broke into Big Ed's Junkyard and "stole" 7 old, out-of-circulation school buses. But rather than drive them out of the open gate to get away, the thief or thieves simply left the old buses stranded against the fence inside the yard... why? That's exactly what Miss Monette is determined to figure out. But will this seemingly unimpo…

Any fellow introverts out there? Want to hear about the time Nathaniel threw a "small" party at his house that turned out to be just the worst? Of course you do! Sit back, relax, grab some headphones or earbuds and enjoy this awkward, true-ish, end-of-the-year story. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stu…

It's safe to say we've gotten pretty high up with all the stories we've explored here at SSH so far — and the higher we go, the more to behold. But we can't stay safe up here forever... Sometimes we have to go Several Stories Down — deep down into the dark caverns and basements and cellars where all our nightmares and fears and secrets are buried. …

How did the American city of Wexler come to be known as "The Butterfly City"? The story actually begins in Kent County, England, on a cool autumn evening in 1870. Priscilla Paxton and Edmond Moore met at ball held at Boswell Manor ... little did they know that a simple dance would blossom into a beautiful friendship, a life-long romance, and so muc…

What ever happened to the Work-Friends of Justice? Why'd those part-time, crime-fighting, work-friends call it quits back in the 1970s—leaving Fictional City, Maryland to fall back into lawlessness and corruption? Our favorite SSH journalist, Rudy Fisker, is determined to find out, as he and Detective Milton Pickle search the city for any clues abo…

I wasn't sure if there would be any connection on this visit with relatives. All I knew was that I wanted to sit down with family and press record. I had no idea how special the conversation would turn out. In our second SSH true tale, you'll hear a story that stretches all the way back to the Second World War. I'm still not quite sure what to make…

Isn't pizza just the best? Ray-Ray Schnockel wouldn't know, because he's never had any—ever. Can you imagine such a horror? Good thing he's got a wife like Ethel—a woman who will stop at nothing to see her husband's only wish come true. But sometimes a life-long dream can turn into a nightmare at the drop of a hat. Want to hear more about the wacky…

Have you ever brought your entire hometown to a standstill? I have. Pull up an earbud—I'll tell you all about it in my first full-length, TRUE story entitled, "Discomfort and Joy". And buckle up—because it's one hell of a ride. Shall we begin? This American Mime Podcast Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short …

There's a monster down there. Deep down. Will you be ready when it surfaces? Grab a pair of headphones, turn the lights down low, and join the quest. But choose your hunting party wisely. Because some have demons—others are. Several Stories High makes its 2019 debut with a special, extended episode entitled, "The Monster of Lake Van Buren"—and what…

As the first season of SEVERAL STORIES HIGH comes to a close (and as you can probably tell from the little bendy lines in the title (and these ones too...oooh, double bendies!)), I do hope you enjoy one last story (for now!), namely in today's tale: "The Dollars and Scents of Smell", in which a freelance journalist named Rudy sets out to track down…

Even the strongest of families go to war at the dinner table from time to time. But the question is, can this particular family endure this type of fallout? Listen to SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 11: "Nuclear Family" to find out. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF…

It's time for another Two for Seven Special. Two stories. Seven minutes. One is true. One is fictionalized. In volume 2 we dive into two new short-short stories. The first deals with a mysterious old tin of smoke. The second tells the tale of two friends following an eerie sound in the woods. Want to find out which one really happened? Listen all t…

Ever wondered what a therapy session involving a neurotic Velociraptor might sound like? (of course you have) Well, wonder no more! SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 10: "Canasta and the Raptor" has all that and more! Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: h…

Abigail's little brother, Thomas, has something to show her in the woods, but what? And, once they both find it, will they regret they'd ever looked? Listen to SEVERAL STORIES HIGH episode 9: "Another Day in Dragon Country" to find out. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit…

October is here, and with it, all the fun and spooky and downright terrifying stories for your ears! Each SSH episode will be especially chilling (or Halloween-themed at the very least)...for the entire month! And what better way to kick the Halloween season off right than by reading a story from one of the original masters of horror? In this eerie…

Mayor Thurgood Thumb was no saint. He was a mayor, hence the thing I just said. He's making it abundantly clear that he is a force to be reckoned with, hiccups or no hiccups. And it seems that someone very close to him is making plans of his own too. But what? Who? Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupi…

Several Stories High proudly brings you a "Two for Seven Special (Volume 1)", a new segment to be released periodically between full-length episodes, in which host Nathaniel David Knox tells two short tales for a total of seven minutes. And one more thing...one of these stories is true. Want to know which one it is? Stick around to the end to find …

Rain. A source of sadness for some. And others, solace. But what about Bradley Overstreet? Let's just say, when it rains...it pours. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts…

In this exciting, part two conclusion of the debut "Spiders" episode, Emma and her husband, Nigel, travel to the USA in search of her missing cousin, Percy. And what they both find will surely send shivers up their spines...and yours. (It is highly recommended that you first listen to part one of "Spiders" if you have not already done so) Listen to…

The first Saturday of summer has finally arrived. The first day of freedom! But there are a few loose ends that Penny and her son, Jonathan, have to tie up first. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/…

Human beings have feared death since the very beginning. For Loxley of Paddockshire, the living may prove just as terrifying. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stori…

Jake Coffee is a bolting fugitive, mere blocks from his safe haven. But will the snow-covered streets take him there before the hunting party takes him? Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audibl…

In this debut episode of Several Stories High, creator and host Nathaniel David Knox tells the story of Percy Tricklebank, and the spiders that may or may not be conspiring against him. Listen to the NEW Comedy Podcast from SSH Creator Nathaniel David Knox: "Short Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify A…