Oct. 28, 2025

Ep. 22. The River Styx Runs Upstream by Dan Simmons

Ep. 22. The River Styx Runs Upstream by Dan Simmons

It's Dan Simmons's breakthrough tale of bitter bereavement, childhood loss, and all kinds of undead shenanigans. It's a horror story with too much horror in it. Brace yourselves—this one stings like a nettle with a grudge. Grab a beer and lock your doors. Oh, and spoilers ahead, so read the story, why don'tcha? Links & Follow Us Website: shbeercast.comInstagram: @shorthorrorbeercastFacebook: The Short Horror Beer CastCredits Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers, perform...

It's Dan Simmons's breakthrough tale of bitter bereavement, childhood loss, and all kinds of undead shenanigans. It's a horror story with too much horror in it. Brace yourselves—this one stings like a nettle with a grudge. 

Grab a beer and lock your doors. 

Oh, and spoilers ahead, so read the story, why don'tcha?

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Credits

  • Theme music: "Solid State" by Alec Chambers, performed by Sid Seizure and the Conniption
  • Ambient music: Iron Cthulhu Apocalypse (Dig his stuff on YouTube)
  • Edited by Alec Chambers

Produced by Sid Seizure