Uploaded January 2026 | Updated September 2026, 5 hours ago
In this winning Moth StorySLAM story, Patrick Cleary tells the tale of a nice neighbor who met a sad end....until she showed up every once in a while to remind the mortal world that she was a unique woman. This Moth StorySLAM story was told on the prompt, "Spooky," where storytellers were instructed to bring a story that would have some spooky vibes.
The Moth StorySLAM is a storytelling event that happens every month around the United States, where storytellers are encouraged to bring in 5-minute stories that they can tell without notes in front of a live audience. Members of the audience vote on the best stories, and those that win are invited to the Moth GrandSLAM storytelling competitions, where storytellers are given story notes, a coach, and a larger venue for their stories.
In this winning Moth StorySLAM story, Patrick Cleary tells the tale of a nice neighbor who met a sad end....until she showed up every once in a while to remind the mortal world that she was a unique woman. This Moth StorySLAM story was told on the prompt, "Spooky," where storytellers were instructed to bring a story that would have some spooky vibes.
The Moth StorySLAM is a storytelling event that happens every month around the United States, where storytellers are encouraged to bring in 5-minute stories that they can tell without notes in front of a live audience. Members of the audience vote on the best stories, and those that win are invited to the Moth GrandSLAM storytelling competitions, where storytellers are given story notes, a coach, and a larger venue for their stories.
