1 00:00:00,000 --> 00:00:12,000 [Music] 2 00:00:12,000 --> 00:00:15,000 Welcome to Micro Terrors. 3 00:00:15,000 --> 00:00:20,000 Scary Stories for Kids. 4 00:00:20,000 --> 00:00:24,000 Where it's always the spooky season. 5 00:00:24,000 --> 00:00:27,000 Full of chills. 6 00:00:27,000 --> 00:00:31,000 Thrills. 7 00:00:31,000 --> 00:00:34,000 And Spine-tingling spooks. 8 00:00:34,000 --> 00:00:40,000 Micro Terrors are family-friendly frights for those ages eight and up. 9 00:00:40,000 --> 00:00:43,000 And while our stories are for younger years, 10 00:00:43,000 --> 00:00:47,000 we are still talking about things that go bump in the night. 11 00:00:47,000 --> 00:00:52,000 And some children may not be able to handle what others can. 12 00:00:52,000 --> 00:00:55,000 Parental consent is recommended. 13 00:00:55,000 --> 00:00:59,000 Now, for tonight's, "Micro Terror." 14 00:00:59,000 --> 00:01:04,000 [Music] 15 00:01:04,000 --> 00:01:10,000 A leprechaun's Gold. 16 00:01:10,000 --> 00:01:16,000 In an abandoned oratory, surrounded by the vast green fields of county luck, 17 00:01:16,000 --> 00:01:19,000 Daniel Burns searched. 18 00:01:19,000 --> 00:01:22,000 He didn't know what he was searching for, exactly. 19 00:01:22,000 --> 00:01:27,000 But he knew these old, dilapitated structures always sheltered hidden treasures. 20 00:01:27,000 --> 00:01:31,000 He wouldn't have wasted so many weekends traveling the countryside 21 00:01:31,000 --> 00:01:36,000 to pillage the jilted former places of worship if it was all for nothing. 22 00:01:36,000 --> 00:01:43,000 Sometimes it was, though, and he'd come home with nothing but sore legs and many hours lost. 23 00:01:43,000 --> 00:01:46,000 But other times it was well worth it. 24 00:01:46,000 --> 00:01:52,000 He once found a culinary cross that he had professionally carmed dated back to the Middle Ages. 25 00:01:52,000 --> 00:01:57,000 On another trip to a more recently deserted oratory on a secluded beach in Cogarhead, 26 00:01:57,000 --> 00:02:03,000 Daniel came home with a battered Celtic harp that he ponded for over 1,000 euros. 27 00:02:03,000 --> 00:02:08,000 Turns out, it had belonged to a prominent figure that once regulated the chapel. 28 00:02:08,000 --> 00:02:12,000 But this time, he hit something big. 29 00:02:12,000 --> 00:02:17,000 In the damp cellar of the stone chapel, he stumbled upon a hole in the dirt. 30 00:02:17,000 --> 00:02:24,000 It was too small for him to fit through comfortably, but he braved its slim entrance and the claustrophobic tunnel that followed. 31 00:02:24,000 --> 00:02:28,000 The smell of dirt and old vegetation filled his nostrils and he gagged. 32 00:02:28,000 --> 00:02:35,000 Finally, he made it out of the tunnel and into a large open space surrounded by dirt walls. 33 00:02:35,000 --> 00:02:38,000 There was a wooden table and a chair crudely made. 34 00:02:38,000 --> 00:02:44,000 There was an old chest against a wall with tattered green clothing and ripped black leather boots. 35 00:02:44,000 --> 00:02:47,000 Their size appeared to be that of a child. 36 00:02:47,000 --> 00:02:51,000 At the bottom of the chest was a small wooden box. 37 00:02:51,000 --> 00:02:54,000 Daniel extracted the box and flipped its lid open. 38 00:02:54,000 --> 00:02:59,000 His eyes widened at the side of five pure gold coins. 39 00:02:59,000 --> 00:03:05,000 He picked one up, never in his life having seen such value in the palm of his hand. 40 00:03:05,000 --> 00:03:08,000 And there were four more in that small box. 41 00:03:08,000 --> 00:03:11,000 He would be set for life. 42 00:03:11,000 --> 00:03:13,000 His family would be set for life. 43 00:03:13,000 --> 00:03:16,000 He and his wife would live an exquisite luxury. 44 00:03:16,000 --> 00:03:21,000 And his son, Declan, would get a life in education that would provide him so many opportunities. 45 00:03:21,000 --> 00:03:25,000 Opportunities that Daniel never had for himself. 46 00:03:25,000 --> 00:03:31,000 Daniel stuffed all five coins to a wall pouch that he kept slung around his body and called it quits. 47 00:03:31,000 --> 00:03:36,000 There was nothing else he could find that would ever top the gold and coins ever. 48 00:03:36,000 --> 00:03:46,000 That night Daniel shared his discovery with Declan and his wife Aaron. 49 00:03:46,000 --> 00:03:49,000 Aaron's mind was blown. 50 00:03:49,000 --> 00:03:53,000 She couldn't find the words to describe her exhilaration. 51 00:03:53,000 --> 00:04:00,000 Declan although not understanding the vast importance of his father's find still appreciated their shiny look and how they felt. 52 00:04:00,000 --> 00:04:01,000 It is hands. 53 00:04:01,000 --> 00:04:03,000 Night fell over county lock. 54 00:04:03,000 --> 00:04:12,000 Bush crickets and barn owls came to life in the darkness creating a sense of common comfort. 55 00:04:12,000 --> 00:04:17,000 However this time it was a false sense of comfort. 56 00:04:17,000 --> 00:04:21,000 Someone crept outside the burns of cottage. 57 00:04:21,000 --> 00:04:28,000 Someone's small with crooked teeth, rancid breath and a sinister agenda. 58 00:04:28,000 --> 00:04:35,000 And then in the silence of the night that small someone knocked on the cottage door. 59 00:04:35,000 --> 00:04:38,000 Declan was the one who heard the knocking. 60 00:04:38,000 --> 00:04:41,000 He opened his eyes and sat up in bed. 61 00:04:41,000 --> 00:04:42,000 He waited. 62 00:04:42,000 --> 00:04:43,000 There was another knock. 63 00:04:43,000 --> 00:04:46,000 A single quick one on his bedroom window. 64 00:04:46,000 --> 00:04:50,000 He looked over and saw dark silhouette moving about within the windows frame. 65 00:04:50,000 --> 00:04:52,000 The shrouded figure stuffed moving. 66 00:04:52,000 --> 00:04:56,000 Its eyes taking on a dull yellow glow. 67 00:04:56,000 --> 00:04:58,000 Psst. 68 00:04:58,000 --> 00:05:00,000 The mysterious figure called out. 69 00:05:00,000 --> 00:05:04,000 Declan although nervous thought maybe it was one of the children who lived nearby. 70 00:05:04,000 --> 00:05:07,000 He thought maybe the child was in trouble. 71 00:05:07,000 --> 00:05:10,000 Declan hopped out of bed and crept to the window. 72 00:05:10,000 --> 00:05:14,000 Lifted the sash and found himself face to face with a tiny prowler. 73 00:05:14,000 --> 00:05:17,000 He wasn't a child at all. 74 00:05:17,000 --> 00:05:19,000 It was a leprechaun. 75 00:05:19,000 --> 00:05:23,000 A creature of folklore told in the region for centuries. 76 00:05:23,000 --> 00:05:25,000 He was short. 77 00:05:25,000 --> 00:05:26,000 Plump. 78 00:05:26,000 --> 00:05:31,000 War-tattered green clothing and a floppy, tweed, cylindrical hat with a wrap around buckle. 79 00:05:31,000 --> 00:05:36,000 Once Declan made eye contact with him, the dull yellow glow when it ties faded away. 80 00:05:36,000 --> 00:05:38,000 Declan smiled. 81 00:05:38,000 --> 00:05:41,000 Exposing his crooked teeth. 82 00:05:41,000 --> 00:05:43,000 "I am looking for a me gold." 83 00:05:43,000 --> 00:05:46,000 The creature whispered in a hushed haunting tone. 84 00:05:46,000 --> 00:05:48,000 Declan didn't respond. 85 00:05:48,000 --> 00:05:51,000 He rubbed his eyes thinking he was dreaming. 86 00:05:51,000 --> 00:05:54,000 Declan was a me gold boy. 87 00:05:54,000 --> 00:05:55,000 He laughed. 88 00:05:55,000 --> 00:05:57,000 "Wet, let me gold." 89 00:05:57,000 --> 00:05:59,000 "I don't know," Declan said. 90 00:05:59,000 --> 00:06:00,000 Declan said. 91 00:06:00,000 --> 00:06:04,000 Declan was surprised by an annoyed frown. 92 00:06:04,000 --> 00:06:08,000 Suddenly, he hopped through the window, forcing Declan back into his room. 93 00:06:08,000 --> 00:06:09,000 Declan was a me gold boy. 94 00:06:09,000 --> 00:06:11,000 Declan was a me gold boy. 95 00:06:11,000 --> 00:06:13,000 He hopped through the window, forcing Declan back into his room. 96 00:06:13,000 --> 00:06:14,000 Declan was a me gold boy. 97 00:06:14,000 --> 00:06:17,000 He hopped through the window, forcing Declan back into his room. 98 00:06:17,000 --> 00:06:18,000 Declan was a me gold boy. 99 00:06:18,000 --> 00:06:21,000 He continued to back up until he bumped into his bed. 100 00:06:21,000 --> 00:06:26,000 The leprechaun staggered towards him, oddly swaying slightly from side to side. 101 00:06:26,000 --> 00:06:28,000 "Me gold, chariot?" 102 00:06:28,000 --> 00:06:30,000 The leprechaun whispered again. 103 00:06:30,000 --> 00:06:33,000 This time in a more urgent and grave tone. 104 00:06:33,000 --> 00:06:37,000 "You ought to follow the store if I have queens from me. I want them back." 105 00:06:37,000 --> 00:06:39,000 Declan shook his head. 106 00:06:39,000 --> 00:06:41,000 "I don't know what you're talking about." 107 00:06:41,000 --> 00:06:45,000 "Shall you do? The fever is a crime, is it not? 108 00:06:45,000 --> 00:06:50,000 Valor who can make such acts, should be punished? You agree, don't you?" 109 00:06:50,000 --> 00:06:53,000 Declan remained silent as hard began to race. 110 00:06:53,000 --> 00:06:58,000 "If someone started something for you, did I think it should pay for his crimes?" 111 00:06:58,000 --> 00:07:03,000 The creature said, "The yellow glow returning to his eyes. Declan hesitated. 112 00:07:03,000 --> 00:07:06,000 But ultimately nodded, agreeing with the leprechaun. 113 00:07:06,000 --> 00:07:12,000 The leprechaun smiled, his crooked teeth exposed once again and the yellow went as eyes fading. 114 00:07:12,000 --> 00:07:18,000 "I ain't glad to agree, let's start it over. I ain't you shm'y, a leprechaun don't just see." 115 00:07:18,000 --> 00:07:22,000 Declan, the young boy nervously said, 116 00:07:22,000 --> 00:07:25,000 "Yes, he was surprised by me, don't you believe?" 117 00:07:25,000 --> 00:07:28,000 "I do now," Declan said. 118 00:07:28,000 --> 00:07:34,000 "Good, now Declan, I will put a war at you with gold of your own for the return of mine. 119 00:07:34,000 --> 00:07:36,000 But would it help me?" 120 00:07:36,000 --> 00:07:39,000 Declan thought for a moment. 121 00:07:39,000 --> 00:07:46,000 "If you were to give the leprechaun as coins back in exchange for other gold, surely as father wouldn't care. 122 00:07:46,000 --> 00:07:53,000 What he, gold was gold. I can give it to my father then," Declan asked, 123 00:07:53,000 --> 00:07:59,000 "To replace what he took from you. You can do what you wish with it, cherish it, spend it." 124 00:07:59,000 --> 00:08:05,000 Declan whispered, "Stay here and be quiet." 125 00:08:05,000 --> 00:08:09,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 126 00:08:09,000 --> 00:08:13,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 127 00:08:13,000 --> 00:08:18,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 128 00:08:18,000 --> 00:08:23,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 129 00:08:23,000 --> 00:08:27,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 130 00:08:27,000 --> 00:08:31,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 131 00:08:31,000 --> 00:08:35,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 132 00:08:35,000 --> 00:08:40,000 Declan offered to the wall pouch. 133 00:08:40,000 --> 00:08:43,000 "Here they are," he said. 134 00:08:43,000 --> 00:08:47,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 135 00:08:47,000 --> 00:08:51,000 Declan walked back to his bedroom and closed to the door. 136 00:08:51,000 --> 00:08:55,000 Declan offered to the wall pouch. 137 00:08:55,000 --> 00:08:57,000 Declan offered to the wall pouch. 138 00:08:57,000 --> 00:09:01,000 Declan promised, "I will roll you with gold of your own. 139 00:09:01,000 --> 00:09:07,000 Do what you wish with it, cherish it, spend it. I know you don't be tempted to. It'll be yours." 140 00:09:07,000 --> 00:09:11,000 Declan already knew he was just going to give it to his father. 141 00:09:11,000 --> 00:09:17,000 He already felt bad for taking the coins but if his father was in the wrong, he needed to make it right. 142 00:09:17,000 --> 00:09:21,000 After all, gold was gold and they would still have some after this night. 143 00:09:21,000 --> 00:09:25,000 Declan then opened it. 144 00:09:25,000 --> 00:09:29,000 A burst of sparkling light in his palm made the gold disappear. 145 00:09:29,000 --> 00:09:33,000 The leprechaun smiled again and tossed the wall pouch back to Declan. 146 00:09:33,000 --> 00:09:35,000 "Check this pouch in the morning." 147 00:09:35,000 --> 00:09:37,000 He said, "With an honorary glee." 148 00:09:37,000 --> 00:09:41,000 He turned and hopped back through the bedroom window, disappearing into the night. 149 00:09:41,000 --> 00:09:45,000 Declan returned to his bed. He was having a hard time with him. 150 00:09:45,000 --> 00:09:47,000 He was going to take the door and open the door. 151 00:09:47,000 --> 00:09:49,000 He was going to take the door and open the door. 152 00:09:49,000 --> 00:09:51,000 He was going to take the door and open the door. 153 00:09:51,000 --> 00:09:57,000 Declan returned to his bed. He was having a hard time believing what he had just been through. 154 00:09:57,000 --> 00:10:01,000 He always thought leprechauns were nothing more than myths and folklore. 155 00:10:01,000 --> 00:10:03,000 How wrong he was. 156 00:10:03,000 --> 00:10:07,000 This only opened the door for so many other possibilities on the world. 157 00:10:07,000 --> 00:10:09,000 What else existed out there? 158 00:10:09,000 --> 00:10:13,000 When morning came, Declan was the first to awake. 159 00:10:13,000 --> 00:10:18,000 He walked out into the living area, rubbing a sleep from his eyes and thinking about what 160 00:10:18,000 --> 00:10:22,000 it transpired overnight. Was it a dream? 161 00:10:22,000 --> 00:10:24,000 It had to have been a dream, right? 162 00:10:24,000 --> 00:10:28,000 He walked into the kitchen expecting to see his parents up and drinking their morning coffee. 163 00:10:28,000 --> 00:10:32,000 But there was no one at the table, only the wall pouch. 164 00:10:32,000 --> 00:10:34,000 It all came flooding back now. 165 00:10:34,000 --> 00:10:40,000 It wasn't a dream. Declan really did have a run-in with a real live leprechaun. 166 00:10:40,000 --> 00:10:44,000 And if he actually held up his side of the bargain, 167 00:10:44,000 --> 00:10:46,000 there was to be gold within his father's wall pouch. 168 00:10:46,000 --> 00:10:50,000 He walked to the table and lifted the pouch. 169 00:10:50,000 --> 00:10:54,000 It already felt heavier than it did with the five coins inside. 170 00:10:54,000 --> 00:10:56,000 Declan smiled. 171 00:10:56,000 --> 00:10:59,000 Did he give us more? He excitedly thought. 172 00:10:59,000 --> 00:11:01,000 Father will be so happy. 173 00:11:01,000 --> 00:11:06,000 As Declan opened the pouch and pulled out a heavy golden object from inside, 174 00:11:06,000 --> 00:11:10,000 his mother walked into the kitchen, wrapping a robe around herself and looking confused. 175 00:11:10,000 --> 00:11:15,000 Declan, good morning, she said, "Surprise to see him awake so really." 176 00:11:15,000 --> 00:11:18,000 She looked around the kitchen with slight concern. 177 00:11:18,000 --> 00:11:21,000 Is your father not out here? He wasn't in bed. 178 00:11:21,000 --> 00:11:26,000 No, I haven't seen him. Declan said as he turned the object around in his hand. 179 00:11:26,000 --> 00:11:32,000 It was a solid gold figurine, precisely detailed to accurately depict his father. 180 00:11:32,000 --> 00:11:36,000 Wow, Declan uttered an amazement. This looks just like... 181 00:11:36,000 --> 00:11:43,000 Declan stopped in mid-satons. He felt his face gold cold and a daunting chill inched up his back. 182 00:11:43,000 --> 00:11:47,000 There was an engraving at the bottom of the golden figurine. 183 00:11:47,000 --> 00:11:53,000 It said, "Theavory is a crime. The thief paid this time. 184 00:11:53,000 --> 00:11:56,000 The price for what he stole of mine. 185 00:11:56,000 --> 00:12:01,000 Forever will he be what he selfishly stole from me. 186 00:12:01,000 --> 00:12:06,000 Will he be cherished? Will he be sold? No matter his fate. Now he knows. 187 00:12:06,000 --> 00:12:10,000 Not ever to steal a let-bro curse gold." 188 00:12:10,000 --> 00:12:17,000 Thank you for listening to Micro Terrors. 189 00:12:17,000 --> 00:12:22,000 Join us each Saturday for another scary story. 190 00:12:22,000 --> 00:12:27,000 For more fun visit our website at microterrors.com 191 00:12:27,000 --> 00:12:31,000 Where we will also have spooky games you can print out and play. 192 00:12:31,000 --> 00:12:37,000 Like wicked word searches, mysterious mazes and more. 193 00:12:37,000 --> 00:12:43,000 MicroTerrors.com is also where you can find us on your favorite social media. 194 00:12:43,000 --> 00:12:48,000 And even send in your own scary story for us to tell. 195 00:12:48,000 --> 00:12:56,000 Plus, you'll learn more about our author, Scott Donnelly who has other horrors for both young and old. 196 00:12:56,000 --> 00:13:03,000 I hope you'll join me again soon. 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