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Not Just A Terrible Story

by Terrible Story Productions
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Today: #38 in True Crime on our combined chart.

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About the show

When Stacie Love married her former high school teacher, she thought it was a whirlwind romance. Two decades later, she discovered the truth behind the day their lives unraveled: a federal search, an unseen investigation, and a story far darker than she ever knew. Not Just A Terrible Story is a six-part investigation into one woman’s search for the truth, the scourge of alleged educator sexual misconduct, and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades.

Latest episodes

  • The Rot Runs Deep | Episode 4

    September 29, 2026 · 57 min

    Stacie's story wasn't an anomaly. It happened in the choir program. In the band program. And people allege it happened on the basketball team. We dug into decades of archives, court records, and archival news coverage. Piece by piece, a…

  • BONUS | Safety Rules Every Kid Needs to Know with Christy Keating

    September 24, 2026 · 29 min

    In Episode 3, we spoke with Christy Keating about what grooming is. But we still had a few more questions for her, like: What should parents look out for? How can parents protect their kids? And when should parents start talking to their…

  • The Knock at the Door | Episode 3

    September 22, 2026 · 46 min

    In 2005, a knock at Stacie and Brett’'s door changed everything. It would take Stacie nearly 20 years to uncover the truth. It was hidden in a long forgotten investigation file. Now, Stacie is asking the questions she was never allowed…

  • The Wedding | Episode 2

    September 15, 2026 · 42 min

    Stacie and Brett's relationship wasn't a secret—their community watched it unfold. Some saw it as a fairy tale. Others felt a quiet unease. In this episode you hear what happens when a community looks the other way, and how close Stacie…

  • The Cool Teacher | Episode 1

    September 15, 2026 · 33 min

    Fifteen year-old Stacie Love was just a sophomore when she met the young, charismatic English teacher, Brett Fischer. He was the "cool" teacher, and she wanted to be his favorite student. Twenty years later, Stacie sees the dynamic…

  • This is Not Just a Terrible Story

    September 4, 2026 · 3 min

    In 2005, Stacie Love's life was turned upside down by a knock on the door. Twenty years later, she discovers the truth about her marriage to her former teacher and a culture of complicity that protected predators for decades. Not Just A…