This episode follows Carlos, an entomologist who comes across an unusual cactus by the side of the road. Though his botanist husband sees it as an opportunity, Carlos is convinced that something is very wrong with the mysterious plant.

A young widow confronts her self imposed isolation after her beloved cats are kidnapped by a psychotic neighbor. 

The history of the Manticore is presented alongside the story of an ancient Punjabi prince seeking revenge on his father's killers.

A dramatic retelling of the beloved classic, this episode also dives into the  history of imperialism that underscores this celebrated horror story. 

This adaptation of Edgar Allen Poe's classic tale is set in the lavish mansion of a gilded age robber baron. The episode was featured on Parcast Presents, a best of collection that Rolling Stone named as one of five podcasts to binge over Halloween. 

According to legend, the ghost of a mysterious woman haunts the ruins of the ancient Mayan city of Xunantunich. This episode traces the history of the spirit back to her origins, when she was the only one who could foresee the horrific destruction coming for her city. 

This episode examines the subversive Taoist underpinnings of an ancient Chinese folktale. 

In this 15th century French fairytale, a lascivious king is determined to marry his own daughter. My adaptation explores the grim realities beneath the surface of this enigmatic tale.