13 Days of Halloween

Each October, the audio drama 13 Days of Halloween returns, a chilling collaboration from iHeartPodcasts and Grim & Mild that has become a seasonal tradition for fiction lovers. This year’s story, “Penance,” plunges us into the disorienting world of Sayuri, who finds herself confined in the Pendleton Rehabilitation Center with no explanation. The narrative unfolds in real time, with new installments releasing daily in the lead-up to Halloween, pulling listeners deeper into a mystery where every day brings a new clue and fresh dread. You’ll hear the unsettling silence of the halls, the cryptic words of fellow inmates, and the maddening runaround of an impenetrable administration, all brought to life through immersive sound design and a compelling performance by Natalie Morales. This podcast specializes in crafting an atmosphere of paranoid suspense, making the mundane details of institutional life feel sinister and loaded with meaning. Is Pendleton a prison, a hospital, or a front for something far more unnatural? The story invites you to piece together the truth alongside Sayuri, experiencing her confusion and determination firsthand. It’s a perfectly paced, bite-sized thriller designed to make the countdown to Halloween feel unnerving and unforgettable. Tune in daily from October 19th to follow the mystery as it unravels.