Lights Out - Old Time Radio Horror

Little Old Lady - Lights Out | 05/25/1943 (34)

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Duration:: 22m
Broadcast on:: 15 Sep 2024
Audio Format:: mp3

[silence] J-43. Arch Oblers. Lights out to everybody. [silence] It is later than you think. [silence] This is Arch Obler bringing you another in our series of stories of the unusual. And once again we caution you, these lights out stories are definitely not for the timid soul. So we tell you calmly and very sincerely, if you frighten easily, turn off your radio now. [music] Alice, do you think we're still in the United States? I'm beginning to doubt it. Are you sure you got the right address? Of course. Don't be so dogmatic. You have made mistakes. Thousands, if you're starting to get annoying, I am. You've been driving so long, my back feels as if somebody were doing a big apple on it. Oh, we'll be there soon enough. You know, Alice, sometimes that calm nature here makes me good and tired. You sound as if you want a quarrel. I'm sorry. It's just that all I look forward to this vacation for weeks and now that it's happening, well, it isn't so much fun. Oh, wait, you get to my aunt, Harriet. You can curl up in the alfalfa and sleep for days. Oh, that's a lovely word. Just imagine sleeping as long as you want without having to worry about making an 8 o'clock club. Perfect. But, sure, you know where your Aunt Harriet lives. I've run out of synonyms for, of course I do. I just like to reassure myself. I certainly hope she has lost bed. Oh, and that reminds me. You did send her that letter that we're coming. No. Say that again? No, I didn't send the letter. You don't mean to say that she doesn't even know that we're coming to stay with her? Well, I decided it would be more fun if we sort of surprised her. Well, of all the brainstorms, walking in on somebody you haven't seen for 10 years and expecting her to welcome you. She's my only aunt, isn't she? But maybe she won't have room for it. Don't be silly. I told you Aunt Harriet lives alone and likes it. Well, maybe she won't like it if we barge in on her. Don't be silly, of course, we'll be welcome. What I've heard she's a little old darling. When you were eight, she was a darling. For all you know, she's taken the welcome that in years ago. Oh, wait a minute. Didn't you say we were supposed to go down Camden Road three miles? Yes. And you are lost. Let's sign back there. Visiting Camden Road? You're still here. I thought with my own eyes it said Pig Snackle Road. Oh, see that? Pig Snackle Road. You are wrong. Pig Snackle Road. That's too good to be true. Are you crazy laughing at a name of a place when you haven't got any idea where you are? Oh, that'd be silly. I'm sure we'll find... Hey, there. There it is. There's what? The edge of the world? Oh, no, the cross road. The entrance to Aunt Harriet's place ought to be just a little bit beyond it. That's what you said. Yes. There it is. Here, here we turn here. Turn it. Hey, wait a minute. What are you trying to do, turn over? It won't be long now. You're telling me. This is no road. It's a cow pad. Aunt Harriet likes privacy. I remember dad and mother used to say that. Another hundred feet on this road and I won't need a bed. I'll need a stretch here. Come on. Slow down. I knew it. What a road. Even the tires couldn't take it. What a week here. Aunt Harriet's place just a little ways down. We'll walk. You mean leave the car right here in the middle of the road? It's Aunt Harriet's own private road. No one will bother it. Oh, come on. Take your bag. Let's get out of here. All right. I'm just a stew. Come on. Let's go. We'll just be in time for dinner. That's what you think. What do you mean? I mean, maybe you're Aunt Harriet doesn't like it to walk in just like that. Hey, Alice. Now what are you stopping for? All right. I just noticed. Notice what? How dark it's getting. Oh, what? Come on. When the sun starts setting, it gets dark. I learned that in physical science 101. Yeah, but back there on the road, it was so light and spirit so dark. Boom. What some matter with you. What are you going to take your suitcase and come on? Are you going to stand there being afraid of the dark? I'm all right. So many trees around here. No wonder it's dark. That Aunt Harriet of yours wants privacy. She sure got it. And I hope when we get there, I'll have the same. Luna. Now what? Look at that mist coming up through the trees. Yeah. Like long, light curling things. Oh, stop that. Well, you would. It's just that it's getting late. Cold or moist is condensing. Oh, will we ever get there riding and walking? Have you actually got an Aunt Harriet? Come on. Let's go back. Wait, Luna. There it is. Oh, hello. It is a house. Well, it's a bath time. It's a bath time. Knock harder, Alice. Knock harder. I can't, is it? It's my knock. Oh, let me. She must be home. There's a light up there. And you were going to surprise her, eh? But she never needs this place. Oh, go on. You don't even know that she lives here. Fine business. Car with a flat stuck in the middle of nowhere. Nobody home in this God forsaken place. I mean, so tired I could sleep standing on my head. But she must be home. You're repeating yourself. Oh, this is a vacation. Oh, wait, wait. There's someone at the door. Oh, yes. Yes? Oh, what do you want? I'm, I'm looking for a, I mean, are you Miss Sargent? Yes, yes. Oh, what do you want? Well, then you are Aunt Harriet. Oh, really? Me? Who's calling me Aunt Harriet? Who I say? Who are you? Oh, I'm Alice Preston. Alice? Oh, yes. Yes, yes. Let's myself. I know you. Come in. Come in. I know you are here. Come in. Come in. Close the door. Oh, Aunt Harriet, you don't know how glad I am to see you. Did we have a time getting here? Yes. Come right in here. Right in here. Right in here. There. Hello. I told you we'd be welcome. She didn't even ask who I want. You know, put two things down here and sit down and make you feel comfortable. Thanks. Aunt Harriet, this is my girlfriend, Lona Stevens. We're roomed together at the university and I asked you to come along with me. Oh, right. My child is so alike. Anyone's welcome. Anyone is true. Oh, that's very kind of you. Aunt Harriet, I hope you won't mind my calling. That's the answer. Aunt Harriet, my child is so alike. Her name is her name. This year, I'm be comfortable. I'll get some tea. Oh, no, really. Aunt Harriet. Well, apparently you're Aunt Harriet does what you want. Yeah, doesn't you? Oh, well, as long as we're here. Like something out of a museum, isn't it? What? A house? Fair-dishing? Look at the chairs and that sofa. Are they prehistoric or are they prehistoric? Yeah, I didn't think she was so old. Oh, you mean you're in? Yes. Oh, well, after all. Oh, in ten years, living alone out in this God's the second place. I try to think she's nice. Taking us right in and not asking us all sorts of silly questions. That's the kind of relative that has. You know, if I were to go barging in on any of mine, first they'd give me a third degree on how come I was away from school and then they'd give me another third degree on how long I was going to stay. Luna. Oh, what's the name? Back there in the shadows. What? Oh, what is it? I don't think I'm moving. All right. It's a dog. Oh. I know. It's a cat. Cat? It's a cat. Cat? It is a cat. Not a cat. Look at the size of it. Tiger. Luna. What do we do? Don't move. If we do it, we'll... No. You have your tea, young lady. Nice warm tea. Just what you need. And here it is. What's the matter? What? Oh, he's slicing you. What? What is it? You got eyes. Haven't you? Yes. But I hit so dark in that corner we can't hardly tell. It's not a tiger. Don't talk nonsense. What is it? It shouldn't be here at all. It's much too early for him. Aunt Harriet, didn't you hear me? I asked you what it is. Oh, what do you think he is? Please. It can't be a cat. Why, he's as big as a playground. I come upstairs. I'll show you to your room. This way. Aunt Harriet, I don't... Come along. I'll say, I'll come along. Up this way. Come on, Harriet. That's why. Come on. We better do this. All right. You must be tired too. Sweet. But Aunt Harriet, how could it be? Oh, Aunt Harriet. Oh, what? No more about snow. Look. You talk about that some other morning. Oh. In here, my dear. In here. Come on, Ellen. But why doesn't she ask me? Yeah, you see? A very comfortable room for both of you today. A nice white bed. A fizzing tree. Aunt Harriet. You know, wait a minute. I want to find out something about this. Forget it, Ellen. Whatever it is, you can find out in the morning. Put that cat. Oh, cat, cat. Can't you say anything but cat? It was so huge. Nothing. We just imagined it. That's all. I mean, there are the shadows that look monstrous. You heard it. It sounded just like an ordinary town cat. But you didn't see any more than I saw. And I think it was just a long shadow. But got a fool. That's all. Yes. That could be it. Couldn't have. Of course. You remember in Psych 101 class old Pudgy. What did you tell us about the trick? Your eyes play in bad light when it comes to judging signs. Yeah, I remember local signs they called. Right. Well, that's the way it was with that cat. I'll bet you your Aunt Harriet thinks we're both a little screwy. That's why she got us up here to bed in a hurry. Oh, babe. Isn't that a wonderful word? Well, we sleep. I... I hope so. Emma. What? You're not sleeping either, aren't you? No. I am. I wanted to talk to you for hours but I wasn't sure. I thought you were asleep. Somehow I... I can't. Me neither. I can't understand why. I'm the one who was crying, how tired I was. Dad's so comfortable. The house is quiet, huh? The house, huh? Maybe that's why we can't sleep. What do you mean? There's... there's something about the house. What? Something... Oppressive that won't let us sleep. Oh, you're crazy. No, I'm not. It's just that, well, we're too tired to sleep. That's all, yes, that's it. Too tired, nerves on it. Well, I've been lying here for hours trying to figure it out. No, I know. When you stop talking like that, don't you feel it, Loma? Don't you? Well, I've got a truth in this field. It's something heavy in the air. I'm not pressing down on it. And I'm awfully frightened, Loma. Oh, well, you're not going to frighten me. Well, this is your own Aunt Harriet's house. She's down there sleeping in her... Wow! That cat. Yeah. Wow! It sounds huge, doesn't it? Oh, that's because it's so quiet in the house. Loma, there's another one. Shh, I tell you there's too much. Loma, listen to her. They're not ordinary cats. Listen to her. [Growling] They... They... They can't be scared. I'll call Aunt Harriet. He'll tell me. She'll make them stop. Hall of Fame! She'll go out there, you little fool! Aunt Harriet! I've got a way for that door. Listen to those things down there. Listen to me. No, I can't stand anymore of it. Aunt Harriet! Aunt Harriet, make them stop! Aunt Harriet! They... They've gone. What... What were they? Could... Two cats make all that noise? Aunt Harriet, why don't you come in here? No, no! Let's don't open that door! But Aunt Harriet, why doesn't she answer me? She must know what it's all about. Why doesn't she... Wait! What? Listen. Someone coming up this stairs. Yes. My... My Aunt Harriet? It's... It's not quite like footsteps. The cat. Maybe. The door. Cat? Can't... Open doors? It's right outside the door. I can hear, can't I? Yes. Yes, it is. Of course it is. You don't think so either, do you? It's just sitting there. Yes. Let it sit there. I... I'm so afraid. One morning comes, we'll get out of here. Aunt Harriet... Aunt Harriet, why don't you answer? Oh, stop there. There's... There's something outside of our door, Aunt Harriet. We don't know what it is. What's the use of calling? If she won't answer you, why do you say that? Because she hasn't answered it since she won't. But she's in the house. She mustn't... Wait. I'm trying to get in. As long as the door is shut. We're... We're safe enough. Aunt Harriet! Oh, please wake up Aunt Harriet. And no! What? Look. Look. Do it now. It's turning. Ooh! Alice! Can't open doors. You mean Aunt Harriet? Yes. It must be Aunt Harriet. She's ill and she's kind to open the door. I'll open it for her. No. I don't want to stay away from that door. I'm afraid. No. I don't. I'm right in Aunt Harriet. No! I've gone too. Oh, I are. I can't stand there. I've gone too. Oh, it's so thick. I know. I know. I know. I... I've got to get help. This woman's gone to help me. Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh, oh. Oh, oh. I'll get help for you. Oh, oh, oh, oh. I'll get help. It's getting great. It's gone. If I can only find that. Oh, Rose. This is turning my clothes. Oh, oh, oh, oh. Why are they there, my car? Oh, my goodness. There's one to get help for the loanup. Oh, okay, help for you loanup. I will. I will. I will. Rose. Rose. Rose. And I'll move you. Help. Help. Stop. You've got to stop. Help me. Please. Go help me. Hey, oh, loanup. What is this? What's the matter? Who are you? Help me come with me right now. Oh, now take it easy. You take it easy. I'll help you. Sure. I'll help you. I'm scared of this county. Hurry. You must help me. Now, wait a minute. Are you with the girls who left that car on the side road back on the road? Car. Car, yes. Yes, we left our car on the road. Oh. Please help me, my friend loanup. Rose. Do you the girls, Rose? We've found your car on the road and we've been looking for you found. Please don't stand there talking. Hurry. We've got to help her. We've got to help her. Don't hurt her. Killing her? No. Did you hear what she said? Don't talk to her. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. Hurry. I'm saying to you. No. All right. All right. I'll take it easy, sister. This is the house, ain't it? Yes. Oh, yes. This is the place. Yeah. Try the door, Joe. Hurry. It's over, Sheriff. Let's go. Up there. She's up there. Nobody down here, sir. All right. Let's get up there. I don't know what this is all about, but I'm soon going to find out. Lona, we're coming for you. Lona, we're coming. All right. Hey. What room is it, Sheriff? I hear that room. That room right there. Hurry. Let's get your gun out, Joe. Door's partly open. Okay. Keep it open. Watch yourself. Careful, Joe. Hey. Hey, you stay here. Lona. Sheriff, there's nobody in that room. Huh? Look at yourself. Lona. Lona, where are you? Now, wait a minute, sister. Are you sure that... There it is. You shoot here. Right here. It came in the door and jumped at her. I turned. I ran. I jumped out of the window. Hey. This window ain't broke. But I tell you, I went through it. See? He put my arm. Yeah. But there's no one in here. No, it's not. The bed by it ain't even messed up. No. Did you say you two were sleeping, sister? You were. Oh, no. Well, I knew what this is done with you. Oh, fine. That's hilarious. She'll know. Oh. Why has it killed her too? There. Come quick. Come quick. Bring the girl. Come along, sister. Joe, what is it? Look in there. And Harriet. Oh, lady. Sit in the rock. Oh, Harriet. Lona. Where is she? What happened? Oh, and Harriet, please tell me. Yeah. Yeah. Tell us all. And might I ask what this is all about? And Harriet. What's the matter? Didn't you hear anything? Lona, that's an horrible cat thing. What did it do to her? Answer me. What did it do? Would you, gentlemen, tell me who is this hysterical young girl? Harriet. Now, look here. Don't you know who this girl is? Certainly do not. But, Anne Harriet, I'm Alice. I came here with Lona, don't you remember? There must be a mistake. I've been alone all night. You hear that, Joe? No, no, no. I was here. Lona and I did come here. It's a horrible joke. That's what it is. Anne Harriet. Please. Please tell him you're just joking. Lona, where is she? I don't know what you're talking about. I never saw you before in all my life. No. No, that's not true, Anne Harriet. Anne Harriet. Now, wait a minute. Wait a minute. I've had about enough of this out of you, sister. Caching up here with all that bunkum about care and killing and all that. No. No. Everything else. I had to come along with us. Everything I said to you was true. It was true. You don't take her out of her. No. No, let go of me. Come on, Anne. Don't let them take me away. Don't let them take me away. Don't let them take me. Don't mind her, old lady. We'll take care of her. Yes. Don't let them take me. I don't mind her, old lady. We'll take care of her. Yes. Don't let them take me. Don't mind her, old lady. We'll take care of her. Yes. Don't let them take me. Yes. Don't let them take me. Don't mind her, old lady. We'll take care of her. Don't let them take me away. Don't let them take me away. 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