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Episode 2: THE BRACELET

Episode 2: THE BRACELET

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Welcome to Maplewood-Sparta—where suburban streets are lined with shadows. Some say the 90s are dead and gone. But here, they linger.So gather close for a story of Halloween 1994, Old World magic, and a friendship bracelet that bound more than anyone ever intended.I call it: THE BRACELET.Campfire Rating for THE BRACELET🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13)Advisory: Death & grief; supernatural suspense; Ouija/ritual elements; underage smoking; mention of drug overdose (non-graphic); brief mild suggestive joke.THE CAMPFIRE SCALETo help listeners choose the right vibe for their listening, each episode will be marked with a rating on our Campfire Scale.🕯️ Candlelight (All Ages) – Gentle, cozy, safe for kids. Light spookiness, no heavy themes.🌙 Lantern (Teen / PG-13) – Haunting but not graphic. May include themes of death, bullying, or mild language. Best for ages 13+.🔥 Campfire (Mature Teen / 16+) – Stronger intensity. Possible mature themes: sexuality, mental health struggles, swearing, or unsettling imagery.KRISTINA'S MIXTAPEMusic plays a huge role in THE BRACELET. We couldn't afford the rights (yet) for the podcast, but you can hear the music as you listen to the story by checking out KRISTINA'S MIXTAPE.CREDITSWritten by Nina AlvarezSound design by Nina AlvarezNarrated by Miko SteinerSpartans! is a production of Camp Cosmographia RadioMUSIC60s mystery man Music by catch22 from Pixabay60s bounce pop Music by catch22 from Pixabay 60s underground organ rock Music by Julius H. from PixabayHalloween Spooky Music by Aleksandr Abrosimov from PixabayWhiskey & Rust – Texas Blues Smokehouse (Instrumental) by Captain Sleepy from PixabayHalloween Spooky Creepy Fun Party Backgroud by Aleksandr Abrosimov from PixabayCrossroads Boogy by Captain Sleepy from PixabayAdditional sounds from the Descript Audio LibraryBecome a SpartanFollow ⁠⁠⁠@Spartans_Radio⁠⁠⁠ for episode updates, audio, pics, behind-the-scenes, 90s nostalgia, and Easter eggs.Follow SPARTANS! on Substack at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://substack.com/@spartansradio⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and become a paid subscriber for access to minisodes. Paid subscribers on Substack and Patreon will get early access to the episode on Mondays, two days before free subscribers.And all episodes will post without the commercial music to ⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Apple⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Amazon Music⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Audible ⁠⁠⁠the following Friday.About the SeriesSet in the shadow of Maplewood-Sparta High, SPARTANS is an anthology podcast that weaves together haunting, deeply personal tales of adolescence, loss, and the supernatural. Each episode stands alone—yet together, they form a tapestry of interconnected lives, spanning decades and generations.In a town where every cemetery holds secrets and every lost soul leaves a mark, a cast of unforgettable characters struggles to find belonging at the edge of innocence and oblivion. Whether it’s chasing after missing friends in overgrown graveyards, navigating the heartbreaks of first love, or confronting the literal and figurative ghosts that haunt them, the Spartans are always searching: for themselves, for each other, for meaning in the darkness.Blending gritty realism with the uncanny, SPARTANS explores the way trauma, memory, and longing bind us together—and how the past, no matter how deeply buried, is never truly dead. Through eight rich, atmospheric episodes, listeners are invited to gather ‘round the campfire and remember: in this town, some hearts never fade. They linger, just out of sight, waiting to be found.coming-of-age supernatural dramaSpooky seasonal storiesspooky season storiesspooky readshaunted high schoolhaunted woodsspooky taleshaunted hometownMore from Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠Legends of the Lost with Nina Alvarez⁠⁠⁠—personal essays, research, stories, and writing about writing.Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠miraclefieldnotes⁠⁠⁠.
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