Ep 188 - Susan
Summary
Nate Fieldson recounts a chilling story from his teenage years in Monroe, Washington, involving his friendship with a troubled neighbor named Kyle. Kyle confides in Nate that he is being haunted by a ghost named Susan who grants him supernatural powers, leading to intense dread and a strict agreement to keep the secret. The situation escalates when Nate dreams of Susan warning him to check on Kyle, prompting him to break into Kyle’s house and discover the boy has just overdosed on Tylenol. Nate rushes Kyle to the hospital, saving his life, but the incident causes a permanent rift in their f…
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Introduction to Nate and his friend Kyle
Note on Paranormal Activity movie
Nate's background and move to Seattle
Rural upbringing and meeting Kyle
Kyle's chaotic home life and friendship
Late-night walks and Kyle's isolation
Kyle's sadness and ghost talk
The movie night and initial confession
Kyle reveals he is haunted by Susan
Susan's powers and the bunny incident
Nate's skepticism and the secret pact
Nate's lingering dread after the story
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Kyle's family tensions and arguments
Continuing the friendship and check-ins
Kyle claims Susan is in the room
Nate's dream of the ghost Susan
Waking up and going to check on Kyle
Kyle's breakdown and overdose reveal
Rushing Kyle to the hospital
Waiting room and Kyle's mother's reaction
The aftermath and fading friendship
Kyle's recovery and final update
Nate's theories on Susan's identity
Closing thoughts and gratitude
Outro and credits
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