Scott Sigler Slices: MIX TAPE VOL. 1

Scott Sigler

Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these "slices from the Siglerverse" — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call themselves the “Junkies,” always trembling for their next fiction fix. The first hit is always free… Season 1: SLAY 1 Season 2: BOOD IS RED Season 3: SLAY 2 Season 4: DEATH IS BLACK Season 5: SLAY 3 Current season: MIX TAPE VOL. 1. Brand-spanking new dark tales from author Scott Sigler, all inspired by songs. Some stories delve deeply into the lyrics, while others merely share the same title. Some match the mood of the song, and others don't. You'll never know what you're going to get with this series, so you'll just have to listen to find out. Get more fiction from Scott at https://ScottSigler.com

  1. “I Put A Spell on You, Pt. 1”

    EPISODE 10

    “I Put A Spell on You, Pt. 1”

    Screamin’ Jay Hawkins released “I Put a Spell on You” in 1956 on Okeh Records. Elvis Presley released “Heartbreak Hotel” and “Hound Dog,” transforming popular music—and youth culture—almost overnight. The song that would define him was never meant to be a novelty. Hawkins later claimed he recorded it while blackout drunk, so intoxicated that he remembered nothing of the session. The record failed on its initial release, but when it caught on years later, it transformed Hawkins from a struggling musician into a cult figure. “I Put a Spell on You” has been covered countless times and featured in films released decades after its debut. The artists and movies mentioned in this story are real. The song’s cultural afterlife is long, strange, and very well documented. But were Hawkins’s voodoo trappings merely theatrics, or was there something more sinister behind them? Of course it was all for show—almost certainly. Still, the idea that it might not have been was enough to send several fictional possibilities leaping out of the coffin that is this author’s brain. I hope you enjoy “I Put a Spell on You.” Written and performed by Scott Sigler Production Assistance by Allie Press Copyright 2026 by Empty Set Entertainment  Theme music is the song “Dark Wave” by Roman Rumyantsev With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, why not surprise your sweetheart with a new 3-year domain registration? You can save 99% off the first year by using GoDaddy Promo Code CJCFOSSIG3 ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dark tales harvested from the mind of #1 New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler. From major-release novels to podcast-exclusive content, these "slices from the Siglerverse" — each a full-length tale — will immerse you in his twisted, intertwining worlds of horror and scifi. But beware, for his work is so addictive his fans call themselves the “Junkies,” always trembling for their next fiction fix. The first hit is always free… Season 1: SLAY 1 Season 2: BOOD IS RED Season 3: SLAY 2 Season 4: DEATH IS BLACK Season 5: SLAY 3 Current season: MIX TAPE VOL. 1. Brand-spanking new dark tales from author Scott Sigler, all inspired by songs. Some stories delve deeply into the lyrics, while others merely share the same title. Some match the mood of the song, and others don't. You'll never know what you're going to get with this series, so you'll just have to listen to find out. Get more fiction from Scott at https://ScottSigler.com