Several Stories High

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, one last innocent trick-or-treating memory for Halloween? Or will death snatch him up first? *WARNING: This episode is a work of fiction. It contains depictions of violence, strong language, and themes some may find disturbing. Please listen at your own discretion. 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, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original story, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 unimportant mystery unravel into something much bigger than a simple break-in gone bad? Does this odd little happening even really matter? The answer to both of these questions is a resounding YES. You're going to want to take a listen to see how it all unfolds in the first case of this new, ongoing series within a series called "Miss Monette's Mysteries". What do you think? Any theories? Any hunches? Grab some earbuds, put on your detective hat and join Miss Monette on her quest for answers... and let the mystery begin! 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *This particular episode is a work of fiction. All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original story, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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. So put on some headphones, turn the lights down low and tune your imagination into the fear that we're all afraid to face — but only if you dare. These stories my be disturbing to some people, so proceed with caution and have a happy Halloween. 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 much more. 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 about why the W.F.J. disbanded, or if there are even any surviving members. Grab some headphones and a cup of coffee and join Rudy and Pickle for episode 17. Shall we begin? (P.S. If you want to hear more from Rudy, listen to episode 12!) 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 of it. Only time will tell. 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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, lovable antics and adventures of the Schnockels? Check out episodes 1 and 5 (in that order) of Several Stories High for more of Ethel and Ray-Ray! 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 a tale to tell for Halloween week! Listen and share—if you dare! A big shout-out to The New Southern Fugitives for first publishing a previous version of this story. Thank you for sharing my words with your audience! 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 the heiress to the Smell fortune. And yes, you read that correctly: The Smell fortune, as in the Smell Family, as in...THE INVENTORS OF THE SENSE OF SMELL. But one question remains: Can our freelancing sleuth make it to the Smell estate and back in one piece? There's only one way to find out (I checked). Shall we begin? I want to give a huge THANK YOU to each and every one of you for listening to the show and telling your friends and loved ones about it. Please keep it up! And even though season 1 has come to a close, I do hope and plan to be back one day! I've got some other projects to accomplish until then, and I will update you all when they're done! In the mean time, I will leave links to some, emphasis on SOME, of my favorite podcasts if you are interested. Links to that and more below! Some Super-Neato Podcasties: LORE Girl In Space This Sounds Serious Magic King Dom The Oasis Podcast Up and Vanished Song Exploder Fictional LeVar Burton Reads 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 the way through to learn more. Shall we begin? ***SPOILER ALERT: Story 2 was true. But story 1 had seeds of truth in it too. Fun stuff! 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, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 tale, we'll learn that walls and gates can't always keep out the dark. Or the red. Shall we begin? 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, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *Story by Edgar Allan Poe (via the public domain). All other elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx Did you like the music from the preamble? I made some creepy music a while back under an old moniker. You can listen to it HERE!

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 Stupid Funny" ~ Apple: https://bit.ly/SSF-Apple Spotify: https://bit.ly/SSF-Spotify Audible: https://bit.ly/SSF-Audible Find more podcasts, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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 out. Shall we begin? ***SPOILER ALERT As I'm sure you guessed — story number 1 is the true one. BUT, there are elements of story 2 that are rooted in my childhood. Come on, it was my first Two for Seven — gimme some slack! :) 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, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx

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, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx Want to check out the songs I quoted from during the preamble? Well, here they are! "Half the World Away" - Oasis "Make It Better" - Hazel English "Stars" - Switchfoot "Cold Is The Night" - The Oh Hello's

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 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, stories, music, books and more from SSH creator Nathaniel David Knox here ~ http://www.treefortknox.com Listen to original music from Several Stories High on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon. *All elements of this episode were created by Nathaniel David Knox — including original stories, music, narration and production. Original Podcast Art: https://www.behance.net/xqggqx