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Dec 5, 2025

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XIV: Phantoms, Darkness, and Bus Driver

Not every terrifying thing is tangible. And not every intangible thing is obvious. You’ll see what we mean when you read through our horrorverse column in this edition.

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Nov 28, 2025

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12 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XIII: Welcome Home, House! Also, Vampires, Mist Monsters, and Bus Driver

Curious about House? Come find the first installment here on the Backstage Pass! All of our usual suspects are here too ...

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bus driver

Nov 21, 2025

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15 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XII: House is Coming Home, and the Latest From Bus Driver

We're switching things around, shunting some columns and bringing in others. Fret not, however! There are still vampires and zombies galore!

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Nov 14, 2025

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15 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XI: Just Plain Stupid in the Movies, A Vampire Rewrite, and Bus Driver

The Backstage Pass is supposed to be all about what happens during the drafting of a story, in real time. We talk about the beginnings of a rewrite for A Vampire's Vengeance. And of course, all the usual suspects are here to make your weekend.

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bus driver

Nov 7, 2025

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13 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No X: Possession, Space Terrors, and Bus Driver

House is pulled, the vampires continue their investigation, and new old stories are shared. Welcome to another edition of the Calamity's Backstage Pass!

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Oct 31, 2025

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15 min read

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No IX: The House Debacle and Bus Driver

New information often leads to improvements in composition. In the case of House, new information has led to its temporary suspension.

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bus driver

Oct 24, 2025

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VIII: Out of the House and Back on the Bus with Bus Driver

Are you caught up on House? Our protagonist is forced to leave to get food, turning into a side quest of sorts. All the usual columns are included as well. Come see what we have in store for you.

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Oct 17, 2025

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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VII: Running to Keep Up, and Bus Driver, Part VII

Between House, A Vampire's Vengeance, Bus Driver, and the other columns here, it's become a challenge to move ahead with other stories. Drop in for details.

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bus driver

Oct 10, 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 3, 2025

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🎟️ 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 26, 2025

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🎟️ 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 19, 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 12, 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 5, 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 24, 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 15, 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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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 1, 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 25, 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 18, 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 11, 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 4, 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 27, 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 20, 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 13, 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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🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XIV: Phantoms, Darkness, and Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XIII: Welcome Home, House! Also, Vampires, Mist Monsters, and Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XII: House is Coming Home, and the Latest From Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No XI: Just Plain Stupid in the Movies, A Vampire Rewrite, and Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No X: Possession, Space Terrors, and Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No IX: The House Debacle and Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VIII: Out of the House and Back on the Bus with Bus Driver

🎟️ Backstage Pass, Vol II No VII: Running to Keep Up, and Bus Driver, Part VII

🎟️ 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

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