"The Soul Game" 💀 Alice Mellor • Evil Idol 2025: Round 2 • Entry # 6

This performance is an entry in Round 2 of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights' Evil Idol 2025 Voice Acting Competition. Tonight's featured story is brought to life by Contestant #8: Alice Mellor, Round 2 Entry #6.

Some friendships begin with a smile… others begin with a shiver. Tonight, we invite you to lean in close as a tale unfolds where childhood innocence brushes against something ancient, and the rules of a simple game carry consequences far beyond the schoolyard. Strange rituals, whispered warnings, and the uneasy sense of being watched come together in a story that will leave you wondering what really waits in the dark—listening… and counting on you to play along.

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⏰ NAVIGATION / FEATURED STORIES:
✦ 00:00 - Episode Start
✦ 01:04 - “The Soul Game” by Christopher Bloodworth (Performed by Alice Mellor)

ABOUT CONTESTANT: ALICE MELLOR
Alice Mellor is a 34-year-old mother of two with a lifelong passion for horror and a dream of narration. A devoted fan of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and of storyteller Otis Jiry, she first fell in love with horror through creepypastas, campfire tales, and cult classics like Creepshow. When she discovered Chilling Tales over a decade ago, its unique audio style became a daily ritual—something she listens to while juggling the busy life of a mum and housewife. Now, she’s eager for the chance to contribute her voice to the very world that has kept her inspired and kept the scares alive for so many years.
• YouTube:    / @bagofbonesofficial  
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FEATURED STORY SUMMARY

“The Soul Game” – When eleven-year-old Jesse comes home raving about a new friend at school, his mother Andrea assumes it’s just another childhood bond forming. But Jesse’s sudden fear, strange behavior, and whispered warnings hint at something far more troubling—especially when he reveals that he and a group of children have joined something called The Church of Stan. As Andrea struggles to understand what’s happening to her son, she becomes entangled in a chilling ritual with rules she never wanted to learn. A slow-burning descent into paranoia and parental terror, this story reveals how even the most innocent friendships can hide a darkness waiting to be invited in.

PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS
Hosted by: Steve Taylor
Story Written by: Christopher Bloodworth
Story Performed by: Alice Mellor
Story Produced by: Craig Groshek
Music by: Craig Groshek
Host Script by: Craig Groshek
Video Artwork: Craig Groshek
Video Render by: Craig Groshek
Evil Idol Logo and Concept: Craig Groshek

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