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Fred, a 28-year-old DJ and part-time communications instructor, details his four years working the graveyard shift at a college radio station. The station's location near a graveyard and its history are intertwined with unsettling events. He outlines four crucial unwritten rules: stay inside during the night shift, keep the broadcast running at all costs, ignore calls from the defunct "Station Seven," and leave a red mug of coffee by the door at the end of each shift. These rules are essential to maintaining a fragile equilibrium, as the station seems susceptible to supernatural phenomena. The narrative includes chilling accounts of dead air leading to a call from the deceased Mary Glass, the mysterious disappearance of a former intern, Will (later found drowned), and the ominous presence of "dark stations" with similar eerie histories. The red mug ritual and the continuous broadcast act as protective measures against unseen forces. Fred's account emphasizes the ongoing mysteries and the necessity of adhering to the station's unusual rules.

Outlines

00:00:00

Fred's Unusual Job

Fred introduces himself as a 28-year-old DJ and part-time communications instructor at a college radio station, describing his daily routine and the station's vintage equipment.

00:00:49

The Graveyard Shift and Station Rules

Fred explains the unwritten rules of the station, emphasizing the importance of staying inside during the night shift due to the proximity of a graveyard and the unsettling events associated with it. He introduces the mysterious disappearance of Will.

00:13:09

Dead Air and Mary Glass

Fred details the second rule: keeping the show running, no matter what. He recounts a chilling experience involving dead air and a mysterious caller, Mary Glass, who is revealed to be deceased.

00:21:18

Station Seven and Dark Stations

Fred explains the third rule: ignoring calls or messages from "Station Seven," a defunct radio station with a dark history and a cult connection. He shares stories of other "dark stations" and their eerie phenomena.

00:27:48

The Red Mug Ritual

Fred describes the fourth rule: leaving a cup of coffee by the door at the end of each shift. He explains the ritual's significance and its connection to the station's history and the unseen forces at play.

00:33:16

Four Years and the Enduring Rules

Fred reflects on his four years at the station, emphasizing the importance of the rules and the rituals that maintain the station's unusual equilibrium. He hints at the ongoing mysteries and the need for continued adherence to the rules.

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Q&A

• Why is it so important to never let the radio broadcast go silent?

  Silence, or "dead air," is considered an invitation for supernatural entities. The continuous broadcast acts as a barrier against these forces.

• What is the significance of the red mug and the coffee ritual?

  The red mug of coffee left by the door is a ritualistic offering, possibly to appease or deter supernatural entities, ensuring the station's continued smooth operation.

• What is the story behind "Station Seven"?

  Station Seven was a local radio station that burned down, possibly due to a cult operating within. Its lingering presence manifests through calls and messages, which must be ignored.

• What happened to Will, the missing intern?

  Will disappeared after leaving the station and was later found drowned in the lake, with no signs of struggle, suggesting a supernatural cause linked to the graveyard.

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