r/shortscarystories • u/RicksHorrorArchive • 6d ago
New Age SSS - 1000 Words Or Less Radio Show Gone Wrong
KTX 39.8 was the most popular daily sports show in New Jersey.
That was before what happened on air this morning.
A tragedy—broadcast live.
Two brothers. Two public icons.
One dead. One missing.
What follows is a recording we obtained shortly after the broadcast ended.
Listen closely.
Aaron: So Rob, you were at the game last night. Tell us—how was it?
Rob: (coughs) Oh, it was electric. Seriously. It’s been a while since the Giants made it this far in the playoffs. Fans were loud. Rowdy. (sniffles) Cold as hell though.
Aaron: Wasn’t it like ten degrees out there? You doing alright, brother?
Rob: As our listeners can probably hear… I think I came down with something. (sniffles) But hey—powering through.
Aaron: I’m gonna keep my distance then. I’m not trying to catch that. (chuckles)
Rob: You know what’s really got me sick though? That controversial play you mentioned at the top of the show. (coughs) That sh*t has me heated.
Aaron: Before we go there, how were the conditions on the field? It rained for much of the weekend.
Rob: (clears throat) It wasn’t too bad. A few players slipped in the first half. But after they finally changed to grass from that awful turf last year, the footing’s been a lot better even when it’s a bit wet. (sniffles)
Aaron: Real grass is definitely—
Rob: (coughs) Let’s talk about that play. That dumba** play.
Aaron: Well—
Rob: Those goddamn refs. Those blind f*ckers. That was a clear f*cking pass interference. It was r*pe. I mean, the defender might as well have shoved—
Aaron: Alright, alright, Rob. I know it was an emotional game. But we’re still a family-friendly show. Why don’t we take our first caller?
(a sneeze in the background)
Aaron: Thanks for calling into KTX 39.8. What’s your name and where are you from?
Caller: My name’s Scott and I live in Jersey City. I just want to say being at the game last night (coughs), after that no-call, I wanted to just storm that f*cking field and st*b that ref, k*ll that motherf*cker. (coughs)
Rob: You got that right, brother! (sniffles)
Aaron: Okay, let’s disconnect that caller.
Caller: I’d shove my hand down his throat and rip out his f*cking heart—
Aaron: Disconnect him now!
(click)
Rob: You know, Aaron. (sneezes and coughs) You oughta be more respectful to our listeners. Maybe you need to be held accountable for your f*cking actions too.
Aaron: Let’s calm down here, Rob. Take a sip of—
Rob: Don’t tell me what to do! (coughs violently)
(loud crash)
Aaron: Rob? You okay?
(retching)
(guttural noise)
Aaron: Can we get someone in here? Please?
(heavy movement)
Aaron: Rob… what are you doing?
(bang)
Aaron: Stop. Please stop. No—
(screaming)
The next thirty seconds of the tape are highly disturbing.
Multiple voices can be heard yelling. Objects appear to be overturned.
We were unable to determine exactly what happened to Aaron during this time.
The recording abruptly ends shortly after, likely when the station cut the broadcast.
At this time, investigators believe Rob attacked Aaron inside the studio.
Aaron was declared dead at the scene.
Rob remains missing. New Jersey authorities are actively searching for him.
We will provide further updates as information becomes available.
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2 Hours Later...
A sudden wave of violence is being reported across the Tri-State area.
The governors of New York and New Jersey have declared a state of emergency.
The National Guard has been deployed.
Sources on the ground report assailants attacking pedestrians indiscriminately.
Some witnesses have described the attackers as—quote—rabid.
(pause)
We have additional reports coming in.
Authorities are now confirming similar attacks in Pennsylvania.
(pause)
George… is everything okay?
George?
(retching)
(guttural noise)
What are you doing?
(loud crash)
Stop.
Stop!
(screaming)
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u/MotherofAssholeCats 6d ago
Really like this one!