David Viergutz is the Master of Malice behind The Nightmare Engine.

A disabled Army veteran, former law enforcement officer, husband, and proud father, David brings a razor-sharp blend of real-world darkness and dread to his creations. Long before his years in uniform, he was the kid dragging a backpack full of novels to class—textbooks optional.

Now, through The Nightmare Engine, David interviews fans and friends of the macabre. Listeners will discover what keeps horror creators up at night, how trauma and curiosity bleed into storytelling, and why the line between fact and fear is often paper-thin. Writing as The Curator, David explores The Dead Letters, special transmissions that peel back even more layers—sharing chilling real-world stories, unsettling truths, and the hidden history of horror. This isn’t just a podcast. It's a transmission from the other side ...