Ain't No Such Thing - Original Southern Horror Stories

You think you know what happens to folks out in the swamps...and why? You don't know nothin'. When people start to disappear from one diminishing little bayou village, everybody has a theory, but ain't none of'em right...or even close, for that matter. Come on in and take a crack at this case yo'self, and see what you make of...the Mother of the Swamp.

Mother of the Swamp is written by Erica J. Heflin.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

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Mother of the Swamp © Erica J. Heflin
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

Music: Maestro Tlakelel by Jesse Gallagher

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You think you know what happens to folks out in the swamps...and why? You don't know nothin'. When people start to disappear from one diminishing little bayou village, everybody has a theory, but ain't none of'em right...or even close, for that matter. Come on in and take a crack at this case yo'self, and see what you make of...the Mother of the Swamp.

Mother of the Swamp is written by Erica J. Heflin.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

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Mother of the Swamp © Erica J. Heflin
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

Music: Maestro Tlakelel by Jesse Gallagher

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The Ain't No Such Thing tour of Southern, hirsute cryptids lands in Lousiana to check in on the most Southern of werewolves - the swamp-dwelling Rougarou! This lupine ole cuss not only morphs into a half-man/half-wolf beastie under the full moon, he comes after you when you don't follow the rules of the church. Sounds like some grandmothers we know... Anyhow, join Amanda, Kevin, and Jess (she's BACK!) for a Rougarou round-table, more than a few laughs, and ranks vs. our other cryptid friends on the criteria of Believability, Threat Level, and Affection.

And check out these resources on the Rougarou:

Article - History of the Rougarou - Louisiana's Werewolf (Frank Kerner - pelicanstateofmind.com, 2019): https://pelicanstateofmind.com/louisiana-love/history-rougarou-louisiana-werewolf/

Video - Legend of the Rougarou: https://www.youtube.com/hqCWTlKh6QI

Video - Cajun Justice: Rougarou: https://youtu.be/Z6Nd77YVT7A

Video - Rougarou Caught on Aerial Footage Breakdown: https://youtu.be/pm5wA8pDDZ8

Video - Woman Sees Rougarou in Mississippi: https://youtu.be/JTqxApwWD98

Trailer - Beauregard Thibodeaux and the Curse of the Rougarou: https://youtu.be/60JkmuycCrw

Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels

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Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

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The Ain't No Such Thing tour of Southern, hirsute cryptids lands in Lousiana to check in on the most Southern of werewolves - the swamp-dwelling Rougarou! This lupine ole cuss not only morphs into a half-man/half-wolf beastie under the full moon, he comes after you when you don't follow the rules of the church. Sounds like some grandmothers we know... Anyhow, join Amanda, Kevin, and Jess (she's BACK!) for a Rougarou round-table, more than a few laughs, and ranks vs. our other cryptid friends on the criteria of Believability, Threat Level, and Affection.

And check out these resources on the Rougarou:

Article - History of the Rougarou - Louisiana's Werewolf (Frank Kerner - pelicanstateofmind.com, 2019): https://pelicanstateofmind.com/louisiana-love/history-rougarou-louisiana-werewolf/

Video - Legend of the Rougarou: https://www.youtube.com/hqCWTlKh6QI

Video - Cajun Justice: Rougarou: https://youtu.be/Z6Nd77YVT7A

Video - Rougarou Caught on Aerial Footage Breakdown: https://youtu.be/pm5wA8pDDZ8

Video - Woman Sees Rougarou in Mississippi: https://youtu.be/JTqxApwWD98

Trailer - Beauregard Thibodeaux and the Curse of the Rougarou: https://youtu.be/60JkmuycCrw

Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels

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In the 1970's, empty parking lots spawned traveling carnivals, rife with rusted rides, grizzled barkers, and tainted games of skill. It was in one of these rancid attractions that a lonely little girl with a resentful, acid-tongued mother wins the greatest prize of her life, one to come home with her and take away all her hurt...no matter the cost...

Kid Gloves is written by Kevin LaPorte.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

Read more stories about these characters in our 120-page graphic novel, Vicious Circus, available at inversepress.com.

And, on August 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., we launch a Kickstarter campaign celebrating the 10th anniversary of our comics publishing arm, Inverse Press. Get more stories about the characters in Kid Gloves, including their original comics appearances, along with our signed/numbered 10th Anniversary Collector's Box.

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Kid Gloves © Kevin LaPorte
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Act Two - Tenebrous Brothers Carnival by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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In the 1970's, empty parking lots spawned traveling carnivals, rife with rusted rides, grizzled barkers, and tainted games of skill. It was in one of these rancid attractions that a lonely little girl with a resentful, acid-tongued mother wins the greatest prize of her life, one to come home with her and take away all her hurt...no matter the cost...

Kid Gloves is written by Kevin LaPorte.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

Read more stories about these characters in our 120-page graphic novel, Vicious Circus, available at inversepress.com.

And, on August 9, 2020, at 6:00 p.m., we launch a Kickstarter campaign celebrating the 10th anniversary of our comics publishing arm, Inverse Press. Get more stories about the characters in Kid Gloves, including their original comics appearances, along with our signed/numbered 10th Anniversary Collector's Box.

Support our Patreon Campaign for access to:

• More Stories
• Horror Movie Reviews
• Video Updates
• PDF Transcripts of Our Stories
• Physical Merchandise: Magnets & Autographed Photos
• Live Skype Sessions with Amanda, Jess and Kevin

Join our Facebook group for exclusive insights and art based on our stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aintnosuchthing

Kid Gloves © Kevin LaPorte
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

FairyTale Waltz by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100232

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Act Two - Tenebrous Brothers Carnival by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

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Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Dark Walk by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100468

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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Ain't No Such Thing takes on the guise of Florida Man and dips WAY down into the Peninsula to look into reports of The Great Cypress Forest's own Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape (a.k.a. Swamp Cabbage Man, a.k.a. Stink Ape, a.k.a. Myakka Ape). We dig deep into reported encounters, the surprisingly broad cultural influence, and speculate what's behind this enduring and widespread cryptid phenomenon that's become a sort of de facto mascot for the Sunshine State.

Plus, Kevin and Amanda try out a new system for ranking supernatural legends, based on 1) Believability 2) Threat Level 3) Affection (e.g., how much we love the stories around the legend). Where does the Skunk Ape fall in the ranks of legends we've considered? Listen and find out!

And check out these resources on the Skunk Ape:

Article - On the Trail of Florida's Bigfoot - The Skunk Ape (Joseph Stromberg - Smithsonian Magazine, 2014): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/

Song - Skunk Ape by Donny Lee: https://youtu.be/W8Ll6hI7hF8

Movie - Wrath of the Skunk Ape: https://youtu.be/pNqbx8VvmxA

Movie - Swamp Ape the Movie: https://youtu.be/kQsX352KCts

Movie - The Ochopee Skunk Ape: https://youtu.be/BeBzSA8shgs

Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels

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Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

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Ain't No Such Thing takes on the guise of Florida Man and dips WAY down into the Peninsula to look into reports of The Great Cypress Forest's own Bigfoot, the Skunk Ape (a.k.a. Swamp Cabbage Man, a.k.a. Stink Ape, a.k.a. Myakka Ape). We dig deep into reported encounters, the surprisingly broad cultural influence, and speculate what's behind this enduring and widespread cryptid phenomenon that's become a sort of de facto mascot for the Sunshine State.

Plus, Kevin and Amanda try out a new system for ranking supernatural legends, based on 1) Believability 2) Threat Level 3) Affection (e.g., how much we love the stories around the legend). Where does the Skunk Ape fall in the ranks of legends we've considered? Listen and find out!

And check out these resources on the Skunk Ape:

Article - On the Trail of Florida's Bigfoot - The Skunk Ape (Joseph Stromberg - Smithsonian Magazine, 2014): https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/trail-floridas-bigfoot-skunk-ape-180949981/

Song - Skunk Ape by Donny Lee: https://youtu.be/W8Ll6hI7hF8

Movie - Wrath of the Skunk Ape: https://youtu.be/pNqbx8VvmxA

Movie - Swamp Ape the Movie: https://youtu.be/kQsX352KCts

Movie - The Ochopee Skunk Ape: https://youtu.be/BeBzSA8shgs

Ain't No Such Thing is produced by Amanda Rachels

Support our Patreon Campaign to help us keep the show going!

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Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

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In the 1980's, dismal mall goths prowled the corridors of retail riches, primed to show off their deviant looks and worry the normies. But, deep down, they ultimately wanted the same attention we all crave, from parents and teachers and...potential loves. When reality won't serve the needs of one of these suburban nightcrawlers, maybe a cursed video game will.

Aladdin's Castle is written by Kevin LaPorte.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

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• Print Copies of the Novel and Anthologies Featuring Our Original Stories

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Aladdin's Castle © Kevin LaPorte
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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In the 1980's, dismal mall goths prowled the corridors of retail riches, primed to show off their deviant looks and worry the normies. But, deep down, they ultimately wanted the same attention we all crave, from parents and teachers and...potential loves. When reality won't serve the needs of one of these suburban nightcrawlers, maybe a cursed video game will.

Aladdin's Castle is written by Kevin LaPorte.

Ain't No Such Thing is narrated and produced by Amanda Rachels

Support our Patreon Campaign for access to:

• More Stories
• Horror Movie Reviews
• Video Updates
• PDF Transcripts of Our Stories
• Physical Merchandise: Magnets & Autographed Photos
• Narrated Chapters of Our Planned Horror Novel Written by Kevin (EXCLUSIVE to Patreon)
• Live Skype Sessions with Amanda, Jess and Kevin
• Print Copies of the Novel and Anthologies Featuring Our Original Stories

Join our Facebook group for exclusive insights and art based on our stories: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aintnosuchthing

Aladdin's Castle © Kevin LaPorte
Ain't No Such Thing © Inverse Press, LLC

Lightless Dawn by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100655

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

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