Ritch Duncan

I ONCE PERFORMED DARK MAGIC AT A SLEEPOVER AND NOW I HAVE TROUBLE EXPRESSING MY AFFECTION FOR ROMANTIC PARTNERS by Bob Powers  — "I had a teddy bear named Stanley Patches as a child," I say, nuzzling Emma's shoulder. “I loved Stanley Patches more than I loved anybody in the world. I told him so every nig...

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THE MONSTER HUNTER CHANGES HIS MIND by Dan McCoy (The Daily Show, The Flop House Podcast) www.DeathbedWriting.com

BEST VEGAN SLOPPY JOES RECIPE
BY Ritch Duncan

Ingredients: One (1) 12oz can diced tomatoes

Instructions: Serve

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THE MONSTER HUNTER CHANGES HIS MIND

A sweeping tale of medieval beasts, mind-bending metaphor, and mountainous cleavage.

By Dan McCoy
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PLEASE BURN by Scott Jacobson  — There it was, in the shed, as promised. A small wooden box – once used for gifting a bottle of wine – with the words “PLEASE BURN” scrawled in black paint marker on the lid...

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Jesse’s late father has a message for him. It’s written on a small wooden box. And the box says:

PLEASE BURN

An original horror story about family.

By Scott Jacobson (Bob’s Burgers, The Daily Show)

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I have been making changes on my patreon. I am determined to make good and funny work & it's pretty clear I can only do that working for myself... so I'm starting a monthly zine & a monthly print. Putting together the first zine now!

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PLEASE BURN by Scott Jacobson (Bob’s Burgers, The Daily Show)

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As a Boston Bruins fan, I’m delighted to get an opportunity to finally and wholeheartedly share my sporting loyalties with the great city and sports fans of Toronto. May the energy of Joe Carter, Dougie Gilmore, and Tim Horton be with you.

GO BLUE JAYS!

GIGGLES by CeCe Pleasants Adams  — Cynthia stood in the sick yellow staff bathroom of the pediatric wing of the hospital. She held a handful of lethal-smelling makeup wipes as she leaned over the sink ...

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Nurse Cynthia has been dealing with toxic positivity at work.

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Louvre Closed After Brazen Daylight Robbery

I can’t condone this behavior, but I mean, you’re going to be a Parisian jewel thief, “Brazen” is the way to go.

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I’m on this show.

I’m showing up to chew gum and tell jokes about John Carpenter movies, and if you know where this is going, THIS IS THE SHOW FOR YOU

Nah. That’s totally you, Jeremy.

You’re good, man.

I’m also making a point of saying so in print here, because it’s one of the incredibly rare instances where I’ve disagreed with a bouncer while sober.

Just sayin.

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Absolute scorcher coming on Monday to DEATHBED: Horror Stories by Comedy Writers

THE BREAKDOWN

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(Flicks on flashlight under chin)

BUT DONNN’T COMMME ALONNNNNNE!!!!

The Sixth Sense. Our 15 year old had no idea there even was a “twist” coming, and we were smart enough to keep quiet about it, so it hit HARD, and really worked. I’d also forgotten in the years since seeing it that it’s a really effective spooky movie even without the much remembered ending. 👍👍

Remember: there is NO PLACE for hate in today’s public discourse.*

*exception: The New York Yankees

Go Red Sox!

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BAD SEED, The first weekly short horror story published by DEATHBED: Horror Stories By Comedy Writers, is now live on the site. Written by @danmccoy.bsky.social
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Take it up with the estate of Tobe Hooper

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Photo: Remix of Fred Willard in ‘Salem’s Lot: The Miniseries (1979)
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