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Oct 11, 2025

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VI: Vampires, Snakes, and Found Footage, Oh My! And Bus Driver, Part VI

Fear? What is fear? Isn't that what we're here for? Fear is packed into this issue. Don't miss out.

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bus driver

Oct 4, 2025

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14 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No V: House, and Bus Driver, Part V

Have you heard of House? It's a new serial being produced live on Threads. We share some tidbits here with you about it along with other attractions. And of course, you can catch the next chapter of Bus Driver.

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bus driver

Sep 27, 2025

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14 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No IV: Foundations are Near Completion! And Bus Driver, Part IV

Here's your weekly viewport into the goings and comings of the Calamity, Backstage. As usual, we have vampires, classic tales of terror, and terrible film reviews.

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bus driver

Sep 20, 2025

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14 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No III: ... and Bus Driver, Part III

It's a new week, it's a new pass, it's a new set of horror, for you ... and I'm feelin' good.

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bus driver

Sep 13, 2025

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No II: More Foundation Rebuilding and Bus Driver, Part II

Foundations continue to be rebuilt, our vampires are breaking out of their shells, and we have more stories and movies to share. ALSO, there is the next chapter of Bus Driver, so hop in.

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Sep 6, 2025

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15 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No I: Introducing the Bus Driver, Part I

Volume II of the Backstage Pass has arrived, and with it, a new serial. Come see what we have in store for you behind the scenes of the Calamity, and join the Bus Driver as he prepares for his maiden voyage.

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Aug 25, 2025

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5 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Intermission: Part I

While you await the arrival of Volume II, here is what we're doing behind the scenes to improve your Backstage experience.

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Aug 16, 2025

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13 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIV: The Groundskeeper Finale!

This is it, folks! This is where we discover whether or not our beloved protagonist survives their first shift. If they don't, that's going to be one abrupt ending to a first-person narrative.

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Aug 10, 2025

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11 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIII: The Late Edition, Apparently. And, of Course, the Groundskeeper!

I'm late I'm late I'm late! But, as the saying goes, better late than never, no? Quick, catch up with the Groundskeeper while you have the chance!

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Aug 2, 2025

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12 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXII: Body Count Come to Victorian London, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXII

A short break from Volume II preparations resulted in a deep dive in Victorian society. And of course, the next chapter in the Groundskeeper's lengthy first night saga.

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Jul 26, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXI: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXI

A quick and dirty of the classic horror to be shared in Volume II, and of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXXI.

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Jul 19, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXX: More Volume II Prep and the Groundskeeper, Part XXX

The groundwork for Volume II continues. As does the Groundskeeper ongoing story of survival. Read on for the amusing details.

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Jul 12, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIX: More on Volume II and the Groundskeeper Part XXIX

We're six weeks out from the first edition of Volume II. Here's what we have in store for you.

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Jul 5, 2025

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13 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVIII: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper Part XXVIII

There is much reading to be done in preparation for Volume II of the Backstage Pass. Much reading and writing, yes. Volume II launches mid-August. Read on for a peek at what's coming.

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Jun 28, 2025

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14 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVII: the Children of the Damned and the Groundskeeper Part XXVII

The amount of attention and energy being poured into the Children of the Damned is immense. Find out why. And of course, settle in for the latest chapter of the Groundskeeper.

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Jun 21, 2025

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12 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVI: Irreverent Eulogy, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XXVI

This week watched as the genesis of Irreverent Eulogy occurred. Read on for some context on the planned attraction, and the latest in the Groundskeeper.

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Jun 14, 2025

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14 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXV: A Special Friday the 13th Edition

It is such a rarity, and thus such an enormous pleasure, when Friday the 13th rolls around. Please join us in celebrating and enjoy this special edition of the Backstage Pass, which includes The Groundskeeper, as always, and a sneak peak into an upcoming tale from the Odds 'n' Endings Boutique.

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Jun 7, 2025

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14 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIV: The Calamity is Now On Letterboxd! And, of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXIV

We all love a good horror film, do we not? Well, if you answer in the affirmative, you'll love what we have in store for you.

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May 31, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIII: A Whole Lot of Children of the Damned, and the Groundskeeper Part XXIII

This week was spent in a deep dive in the Children of the Damned universe. Read all about it, along with the latest installment of the Groundskeeper!

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May 24, 2025

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14 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXII: the Archivist, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXII

Well this week was just filled with surprises! Read all about them in the Attractions in Development, and then enjoy the latest installment of the Groundskeeper.

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May 17, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXI: Notes on Volume II, and of course, The Groundskeeper, Part XXI

Here is the latest installment of The Groundskeeper! Also, I wax poetic on the upcoming Volume II of this publication. Let's get into it.

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May 10, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XX: When Will the Next Story Be Published? And of course, the Groundskeeper Part XX

With so many stories in the works, what is likely to be made available next? We explore this in Attractions in Development. Also, the Groundskeeper continues. Read on to see what happens.

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May 3, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIX: Shifting Gears on Some of the Writing, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIX

Week over week attractions have been slowly coming together. But as we get deeper into the Groundskeeper, it's time to begin looking at the horizon. What lies in wait for the Backstage Pass, Volume II?

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Apr 26, 2025

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Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVIII: Children of the Damned, Vampire's Vengeance, and The Groundskeeper Part XVIII

This has been a big week for The Groundskeeper! Vampire's Vengeance is seeing some love, and there's some expansion in the world of the Children of the Damned. Read on ...

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Apr 19, 2025

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13 min read

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVII: A Vampire's Vengeance, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XVII

What could be more fascinating than the misadventures of a vampire attempting to unravel the mystery of their coven's demise? I could think of a few things, but not many. We start to reveal some of the plot of a Vampire's Vengeance. Read on for a sneak peek.

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VI: Vampires, Snakes, and Found Footage, Oh My! And Bus Driver, Part VI

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No V: House, and Bus Driver, Part V

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No IV: Foundations are Near Completion! And Bus Driver, Part IV

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No III: ... and Bus Driver, Part III

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No II: More Foundation Rebuilding and Bus Driver, Part II

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No I: Introducing the Bus Driver, Part I

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Intermission: Part I

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIV: The Groundskeeper Finale!

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXIII: The Late Edition, Apparently. And, of Course, the Groundskeeper!

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXII: Body Count Come to Victorian London, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXXI: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper, Part XXXI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXX: More Volume II Prep and the Groundskeeper, Part XXX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIX: More on Volume II and the Groundskeeper Part XXIX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVIII: Classic Tales of Horror and the Groundskeeper Part XXVIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVII: the Children of the Damned and the Groundskeeper Part XXVII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXVI: Irreverent Eulogy, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper Part XXVI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXV: A Special Friday the 13th Edition

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIV: The Calamity is Now On Letterboxd! And, of course, the Groundskeeper Part XXIV

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXIII: A Whole Lot of Children of the Damned, and the Groundskeeper Part XXIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXII: the Archivist, Body Count, and the Groundskeeper, Part XXII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XXI: Notes on Volume II, and of course, The Groundskeeper, Part XXI

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XX: When Will the Next Story Be Published? And of course, the Groundskeeper Part XX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XIX: Shifting Gears on Some of the Writing, and the Groundskeeper, Part XIX

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVIII: Children of the Damned, Vampire's Vengeance, and The Groundskeeper Part XVIII

Backstage at the Calamity, Vol. I No. XVII: A Vampire's Vengeance, Unholy Requiem, and the Groundskeeper, Part XVII

The Backstage Pass. Your guide to the Calamity. Don’t miss an issue.