Chapter Twenty-Four: Childhood Stories

Title Card

> ”The stories. Childhood was a time to embrace it, before adulthood took it over.”
>
> -Bryson Martinez

**Chapter Twenty-Four: Childhood Stories** is the third episode of Season 3 of *Tales From The Darkside,* and the twenty-fourth overall. The episode serves as a prelude to The Origins Arc. The episode aired on September 27, 2023.

## Synopsis

**ORIGINS** — The Group decide to tell their childhood stories, but a small revelation leaves one member confused on their childhood.

## Plot

The Group settles for a sleepover, and all share snacks (“Ending Theme”). Bryson and Yasmin share Mexican candy, and that gives Katie an idea. “Guys, now that we’ve known each other for like, what a few months? Let’s share our childhood life. That'll be fun, right?” Everyone agrees, and they all gather in a circle. They all try to figure out who goes first, and land on Bryson. “I’m your stereotypical Mexican-American. Nothing different. I grew up in Mexico, and came here to Nelson when I was 4, I believe. I play Baritone, and I love tacos.” Yasmin continued. “I’m also a Mexican-American. Came to Nelson when I was 5. I met Kayla in middle school, and from there, I met Angela and Alex, and finally, Sabrina.” Kayla adds on. “I was born here in Nelson, but my parents are both Dutch. Diversity, I guess. Uhm, I met Sabrina in elementary school, and we both tried out for the school band. I wanted to play the clarinet, but got flute. I didn’t like it, but eventually, I fell in love with it.” Sabrina adds on as well. “I wanted to play the flute. I don’t know why you didn’t. My parents are Indian, so I came from India. It’s pretty nice here.” Angela tells her story. “I’m Vietnamese. Funnily enough, SpongeBob was the way I learned English.” Bryson says, “Yo, same.” They both laugh, and Angela continues. “I played flute, but I switched to Baritone. Bryson was the one to convince me, actually. I like it.” Carson comes in with his story. “I’m your stereotypical American white kid. It’s pretty cool having friends with widely different ethnicities. I joined the Color Guard because of Summer.” “Summer Marley?” Asks Yasmin. “Yeah,” answers Carson. “I like the Color Guard. We get to attack you guys.” Everyone laughs. Alex starts, “Clarinet. That’s my instrument. It’s interesting. I’ve met a few cool people, like Kendra.” “Oh yeah, Kendra Brates,” Angela chimes in. “And Olaf Sambers.” Melissa is up. “I’m Filipino. I came here when I was 10, so pretty recently. I want to join the drumline. Saxophone is kind of boring. Marina Colvin reminds me everyday.” Sabrina and Kayla look at Melissa like they know something. “Alright, Katie, sweetie. You’re up.” Katie starts, but stops briefly. Everyone looks at her, and Katie thinks for a second. Bryson asks, “You okay?” Katie then says, “I can’t remember my childhood.” Everyone laughs, but then suddenly realizes she isn’t joking. “Like, my parents don’t have any pictures of my childhood. All I know is I’m half Japanese. That’s it!” Katie quickly calls her parents, and comes back. “Guys, I don’t have a childhood. My parents said ‘Honey, you didn’t grow up. You just appeared.’” Everyone looks concerned, and Katie runs out of the room. Bryson half-jokingly says, “I think Katie just had an existential crisis.”

## Trivia

* The episode is the first to introduce/mention characters, and show them in flashbacks/visions, but not have them physically appear.