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Blades of Glass: Chapter 1 - A Rainy Night for Regret

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In this episode, author Rudy Stankowitz reads from his chilling psychological thriller Blades of Glass, available now on Amazon. Chapter 1 introduces us to trauma nurse Willow Sullivan on a routine ER shift, where she encounters the unforgettable "Count Timmycula"—a four-year-old vampire-in-training with a clove of garlic lodged in his ear. But the lighthearted moment fades as an eerie sense of foreboding settles over her.

Elsewhere, in a late-night diner, a shadowy figure lurks—silent, observant, and unnervingly focused. As drunken college students revel in their football victory, a seemingly harmless conversation between a waitress and the mysterious man takes a dark turn when she mentions a gruesome discovery along the highway. The air thickens with tension, and a sense of imminent danger builds.

Meanwhile, at a remote rest stop, law enforcement officers piece together the scene of a brutal crime. Two victims lie in the wet grass, their throats ripped apart in a way that defies explanation. Is it a savage animal attack—or something far more sinister?

Join Rudy Stankowitz as he brings Blades of Glass to life in this haunting chapter, setting the stage for a dark and gripping thriller where every shadow hides a secret, and no one is safe.

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Blades of Glass: Chapter 1 - A Rainy Night for Regret

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Join Rudy Stankowitz as he brings Blades of Glass to life in this haunting chapter, setting the stage for a dark and gripping thriller where every shadow hides a secret, and no one is safe.

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Blades of Glass: Chapter 3 – Six Hours Pass 12:36

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In this episode, author Rudy Stankowitz reads from Blades of Glass , available now on Amazon. As the tension mounts, the mysterious intruder at the Albumin Community Blood Center lurks in the shadows, his every movement precise, his presence unsettling. Officers Grady Reynolds and his partner close in, tracking the faint whispers of movement in the darkened hallways—until a sudden crash shatters the silence, sending the situation spiraling into chaos. Outside, Ben Childers watches in horror as a shadowy figure bolts from the back of the building into the trees. Alone in the parking lot, his fear tightens its grip as he hesitates to call out, terrified that the intruder may still be watching—waiting. Meanwhile, across town, Willow Sullivan awakens in a panic, shaken by a dream so vivid it feels more like a memory than a nightmare. The reappearance of her long-dead parents in her subconscious is more than just grief—it’s a haunting omen, stirring something buried deep within her. Seeking solace, she takes refuge on her balcony, the chill of the early morning air barely able to still the lingering dread. Back at the blood center, officers flood the scene, their searchlights cutting through the night as a helicopter circles overhead. But the real horror is waiting inside. When the facility’s CEO and COO inspect the damage, they uncover something far more chilling than broken windows—rows of blood bags lie shattered on the floor, their contents seeping into the tile. A single punctured blood-pack drips its contents onto the cold ground, leading to a trail of bloody footprints vanishing into the darkness. “He took blood.” Join Rudy Stankowitz as he reads this gripping chapter of Blades of Glass , where the hunt for a sinister presence escalates, and the unsettling truth begins to surface. Something—or someone—is feeding.…

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Blades of Glass: Chapter 2 – Four Hours Later, Fear Strikes Again 19:33

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In this episode, author Rudy Stankowitz reads from Blades of Glass , available now on Amazon. Chapter 2 picks up in the eerie aftermath of a stormy night, where tension lingers in the air like the stench trailing a mysterious diner patron. A towering man, his presence unsettling and his odor rancid, leaves a cryptic message with a young child before vanishing into the night—his movements swift, his motives unknown. Meanwhile, trauma nurse Willow Sullivan and her fiery best friend Lacey share a moment of camaraderie, oblivious to the dark presence that brushed past them. But Willow senses something familiar, something sinister in the man’s face—before he disappears into the shadows. Elsewhere, Officer Grady Reynolds is dispatched to a routine alarm call at the Albumin Community Blood Center. What should have been another false alarm quickly takes a chilling turn when he discovers a shattered window—jagged teeth of broken glass framing an open maw into the unknown. As he and another officer sweep the building, the atmosphere thickens with dread. A sound. A shadow. Something moving just beyond their sight. The officers advance, their nerves on edge, only to realize they are not alone in the darkness. Join Rudy Stankowitz as he reads from Blades of Glass , a gripping psychological thriller that blends creeping dread with heart-pounding suspense. Don’t miss this chilling installment—where every whisper of the night hints at something waiting just beyond the light.…

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Blades of Glass: Chapter 1 - A Rainy Night for Regret 22:40

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