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Super-POD, Episode 920. Pseudepod episode 920 May 17th

20-24 this week story just another apocalypse by Casey Griffin

narrated by Marguer Kenner, audio production by Chelsea Davis, hosted by Alistair Stewart.

Hi everyone, welcome to Pseudopod, the weekly horror podcast.

I'm Alistair, your host, and this week's story originally appeared in 2000 word terrors,

released by Rooster Republic Press in 2023.

It's written by Casey Grefant and narrated by Escape Artist's own Moguerite Kenner, my partner in all things.

So, get ready because we have a story for you and we promise you it's true.

Just another apocalypse by K.C. Griffin, narrated by Marguerite Kenner.

We cruise up the five zombies staggering on either side of the highway

their cerulean balloons straining in the wind like a flock of chained bluebirds.

At first it was a viral game, a way to rack up social media hits, run up behind a zombie and tie a balloon to them without getting bitten.

Then it became a public service, helping people to spot an approaching horde.

I try not to feel too bummed as we zip north.

It's been a year or so since we've been dealing with this latest apocalypse on the heels of the last wildfires, which still

left a persistent orange tinge on the horizon. I should be over it by now, but something about the scene is bringing me down.

How many kids will ever look at a balloon the same way now?

I remember the pull of a balloon's thread at my wrist, tugging at it until I watched the

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