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A young mother seeks to drain a stagnant pond on her property. Her efforts are met with local resistance, drawing in the parish vicar and leading to unsettling events, including the discovery of a pagan doll in the shallows. Hear the tale in “Witch Water Green” from BBC’s Spine Chillers!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mortgage” (November 03, 1975) ***WD00:47:12.989 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Witch Water Green” (1984) ***WD01:43:20.799 = Suspense, “Moment of Darkness” (April 20, 1943)02:12:49.039 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)02:17:19.509 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1999)02:20:56.987 = Theater Five, “Noon Stars” (September 14, 1964)02:42:17.159 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD03:11:50.859 = 2000 Plus, “Worlds Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD03:40:45.279 = The Unexpected, “Counterfeit” (1947-1948)03:52:49.629 = Un

Trapped in an Arctic outpost with dwindling hope, John MacReady and his team discover that something ancient and malevolent is watching them from the snow… and it’s getting closer.IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday – and this week I’m bringing you a popular creepypasta from author StarlessAndBibleBlack. It’s called “All Of Our Mistakes Are Never Forgotten!”SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…https://www.creepypasta.com/forgotten_mistakes/=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediatel

In the quiet village of Maxley, where shadows stretch long and the dead refuse to rest, an unsuspecting community is about to uncover a horror that has slept for centuries.IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard SaxonCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:45.208 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton00:07:01.729 = “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon00:28:53.308 = “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson01:06:09.722 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought01:07:29.988 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqdwub“The White Death” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcujwx“My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon: https://tinyurl.com/y4l9zzgq=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-fre

A poor Scottish farmer, after paying his rent without obtaining a receipt, faces demands from his landlord’s son to clear the debt again following the landlord’s sudden death. A witch intervenes to help the farmer by seeking proof from the deceased landlord himself. Hear the tale in “It’s Hell to Pay the Piper” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “It’s Hell to Pay the Piper” (October 31, 1975) ***WD00:47:45.179 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Foul Tip” (July 15, 1944) ***WD01:14:53.359 = Quiet Please, “Wear the Dead Man’s Coat’ (February 23, 1948) ***WD01:44:27.559 = Radio City Playhouse, “King of the Moon” (September 06, 1948) ***WD02:13:18.429 = Richard Diamond, “Rene Bennet Protection Case” (October 22, 1949)02:42:51.069 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Engaged Only Once” (1930) ***WD02:44:02.918 = The Saint, “Death of the Saint” (July 16, 1950) ***WD03:12:4

Think you’ve heard all the creepiest legends? Think again! From vengeful spirits to terrifying creatures, these eerie and often overlooked tales might just make you question going anywhere after dark.IN THIS EPISODE: Spine-tingling ghost stories and eerie myths... come to life! Are any of them actually true? We’ll explore the more obscure side of folklore with ghosts and legends that don’t get the same amount of attention others do – but are certainly not to be ignored! (Myths And Ghosts You May Never Have Heard Of) *** In the quiet town of Essex, Maryland, the disappearance of nine-year-old Alva Jean Parris shattered the peace of summer 1960. Walking just three blocks to her aunt's house, she vanished without a trace, only for her body to be found days later, hidden beneath a makeshift grave. Decades have passed, but the mystery of who took Alva Jean and why remains unsolved. (Who Killed Alva Jean?) *** He’s a little-known serial killer. Ronald J. Dominique, dubbed the Bayou Strangler, went on a de

Even Hollywood’s biggest stars aren’t immune to the supernatural—ghostly encounters, eerie hauntings, and unexplained phenomena have left many celebrities questioning reality.IN THIS EPISODE: Don't try and tell some celebrities that ghosts don't exist, because they've seen all the paranormal proof they need to believe. (Celebrity Encounters With The Paranormal) *** A prayer for food resulted in fish raining down from the sky in Yoro, Honduras. And now it happens regularly – sometimes twice a year – with still no definitive explanation. (Cloudy With a Chance of Sardines) *** Is it possible that UFO sightings and sightings of the Chupacabra are somehow related? Even stranger – is it possible the strange dog-lizard-like creatures came from crashed spaceships? (UFOs And The Chupacabra) *** Weirdo family member Laura tells a strange story about a candy store – and its resident ghost. (Haunted Candy Store)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:30.60

A young newlywed couple welcome an elderly woman into their home, believing her to be a recently widowed distant relative. Unbeknownst to them, she is a witch accompanied by her peculiar pets, and her intentions are far from benign! Hear the tale, “Triptych For a Witch” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Triptych For a Witch” (October 30, 1975) ***WD00:47:14.299 = Mysterious Traveler, “Christmas Present” (December 16, 1947) 01:17:07.049 = Mystery House, “Murder Is An Art” (August 09, 1946)|01:43:06.389 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Mines of Falun” (July 14, 1967) ***WD02:10:00.609 = Night Beat, “The Devil’s Bible” (July 24, 1950) ***WD02:39:03.219 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944)03:06:48.939 = CBC Nightfall, “Wildcats” (February 27, 1981) ***WD03:36:27.679 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “The Little Man Who Wasn’t There” (April 12, 1944)04:06:02.979

Even in death, some of history’s most infamous killers refuse to rest, their vengeful spirits still haunting the prisons, execution chambers, and crime scenes where their reigns of terror ended—but perhaps not for good.IN THIS EPISODE: The most evil of lawbreakers in our society – the murderers and rapists – are usually confined to life in prison. The most evil of the evil are sometimes sentenced to death. But is it possible that by cutting short the lives of the horrific individuals on Death Row, we are unknowingly creating new malevolent entities that continue to torment us from the grave? (The Ghosts of Death Row) *** From beatings to murders to a handful of escape attempts made by Alcatraz's prisoners, the terrifying history of Alcatraz prison contains plenty of ghosts. (The Hauntings of Alcatraz) *** What if UFOs aren’t from another planet – or even another dimension? What if they are actually machines built right here on Earth, piloted by human time travelers? (Time Machine Flying Saucers

It started with a few weird little things—a strange chill, mysterious puddles, objects moving on their own—but before long, the Pritchard family found themselves trapped in one of the most violent hauntings in England, tormented by the terrifying Black Monk of Pontefract.IN THIS EPISODE: A family moves into a home and almost immediately begins to experience escalating supernatural activity – which then introduces a sinister, dark menacing entity. (The Black Monk) *** Urban legends are typically dark, strange stories which for the most part are only that – legend. Harmless tales meant to frighten the listener with no more repercussions than some goose bumps and perhaps a restless night of trying to sleep. But some legends are based on truth – and those are the ones that truly make our skin crawl and our faces turn white. (Urban Legends Which Are Actually True) *** Why would a U.S. state vote to have an official state demon? It really happened – and stories about the Jersey Devil continue to this da

A young, adopted girl named Christine, lacking friends, invents an imaginary older brother named Harry. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that Harry is more than just a figment of her imagination. Hear the tale in “Harry” from Beyond Midnight!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ghost Powder” (October 29, 1975) ***WD00:45:49.509 = The LineUp, “Stefano and Haddock” (February 27, 1951)01:15:31.409 = Philip Marlowe, “Friend From Detroit” (March 05, 1949) ***WD01:45:14.519 = The Black Mass, “The Feeder” (July 01, 1964) ***WD01:58:00.269 = Beyond Midnight, “Harry” (December 13, 1968)02:25:22.129 = MindWebs, “The Garden of Time” (1975-1984)02:51:19.399 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Deep Sea Murder” (1939-1948) ***WD02:52:12.653= Molle Mystery Theater, “Alibi For Murder” (March 22, 1946)03:22:04.509 = Mr. District Attorney, “Stolen Slot Machines” (February 14, 1945)03:51:48.549 = Murd

A house built on a history of war, death, and dark magic—what lurks within the walls of 63 Maple Street may be more than just restless spirits.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Book: “The Haunting of 63 Maple Street” by Jordan Quinn Farkas: https://amzn.to/3w2XimyBlog post: “Our Humble Haunted Home” from ParanormalHauntings.blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5x4y29w4=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purcha

Are dragons pure fantasy, or do real-world creatures—from dinosaurs to bombardier beetles—hold the secrets to their legendary traits? Or could actual dragons have actually existed?IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible dragons are… or at least were… real? Science takes a look at the possibility. (Are Dragons Real?) *** In a thick, dark forest in Colorado is a foreboding house which is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. (Haunted House In The Black Forest) *** A woman has the gift of speaking with and interacting with those who have passed on… but what began as a gift, evolved into a curse. (The Man Is Back) *** Weirdo family member Ezra tells us of his personal encounter with a black-eyed child. (An Angel Saved Me From a Black Eyed Kid) *** Pukwudgies were known to Native Americans, who gave them a wide berth. And if you see one, it’s best to stay away. (What is a Pukwudgie?) *** What began as a practical joke soon became one of the greatest hoaxes in American history – it’s the tru

HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing person’s case would eventually be resolved. But the answer that would come would pose even more questions, proving the adage that “truth is stranger than fiction”. (The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis) *** The idea of a person changing into a wolf, or shape-shifting into some type of animal or cryptid is mostly confined to the authors of fictional horror. But not all societies and cultures are so quick to label shape-shifting as make-believe. (Shapeshifters And Therianthropes)==========HOUR TWO: “The Gadsd

Two men become stranded in a remote area and seek shelter in an old house. There, they encounter a mysterious woman and uncover a chilling secret about a vampire’s thirst for blood! Hear the tale, “The Vampire’s Desire” in The Hermit’s Cave!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Storm Breeder” (October 28, 1975) ***WD00:47:34.319 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Double Double Cross” (January 18, 1952) ***WD01:13:06.769 = BBC, Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Family” (July 05, 1980)01:41:23.419 = The Haunting Hour, “Date In The Dark” (June 03, 1945) ***WD02:06:34.509 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Maggie O’Banyon” (April 05, 1959)02:30:02.029 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Vampire’s Desire” (1937-1945)02:54:56.459 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Mink Coat” (late 1940s) ***WD (LQ)03:18:53.279 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Speckled Band” (November 12, 1945) ***WD (LQ)03:49:05.459 = Inner Sanctum, “Murder P

Back in 1955, a quiet Kentucky farmhouse became ground zero for one of the wildest alien encounter stories ever—complete with glowing-eyed creatures, a shotgun standoff, and a mystery that still baffles skeptics today.IN THIS EPISODE: It’s considered one of the most bizarre and convincing extraterrestrial events ever reported… we’ll look at the alien encounter in 1955’s Hopkinsville, Kentucky that was experienced by two terrified families. (The Hopkinsville Encounter) *** In the deep jungles of the Congo, natives tell of a giant creature that, once described, sounds exactly like a long-necked dinosaur. But how could this be? And is it pure legend? Perhaps not, as one noted biologist from the area saw it with his own eyes and reported it. We’ll look at the supposed real sighting of Mokele-Mbembe, the living dinosaur of the Congo! (Dinosaur Observed In The Congo) *** Running a club during prohibition was extremely lucrative… and extremely dangerous, as one Theodore Lakoff would’ve learned… had

You ever get that feeling like you’re being watched when you’re out in the woods? Turns out, some people know they were—and what they saw was anything but normal.IN THIS EPISODE: There are numerous bizarre and creepy tales of people who have ventured into the woods to find not only the natural world, but perhaps the supernatural as well. (Weirdness In The Wilderness) *** Is it true that the Pentagon has been investigating bizarre creatures, poltergeist activity, invisible entities, orbs of light, and other strangeness at the Skinwalker Ranch? (UFOs, The Paranormal, and the Pentagon) *** Dino Bravo is a name that only a die-hard wrestling fan would know, as he never achieved stardom. So when Bravo was murdered, it did not receive much publicity.  Which might be part of the reason his murder has never been solved. (The Mysterious Death of Pro Wrestler Dino Bravo) *** Locking the doors in your home is usually a good idea – unless it’s an invisible entity locking you out of the house! Weirdo family mem

When a supposed new Mark Twain novel appeared years after his death—allegedly dictated through a Ouija board—it sparked controversy, lawsuits, and the ultimate question: who owns the words of the dead? In this bizarre case of literary rights beyond the grave, the battle wasn’t just over authorship, but whether the spirit world had a legal leg to stand on.IN THIS EPISODE: Did Mark Twain write a new novel after he was dead? If so, how? *** Though David Parker Ray's girlfriend Cindy Hendy helped him commit numerous rapes and murders in the 1990s, she was released in 2019 and walks free today. *** Louis Le Prince vanished under mysterious circumstances, but did he willingly decide to hide from the outside world, or was he murdered? *** A man has a dream so disturbing that he’s deeply affected by it well after he dreamt it. And the reason it stuck with him could be that it wasn’t a dream after all – but a premonition of something horrible to come. *** Shortly after finishing her junior year of high sch

When the supernatural seeps into our world, it doesn’t just leave behind fear—it can also leave sickness. From shadowy visitors to ominous dreams, some eerie paranormal encounters suggest that the price of witnessing the unknown may be paid in flesh and blood.IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We’ll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or something more sinister? And could these illnesses be due to the paranormal literally draining us of life? (Supernaturally Sick, Paranormally Poisoned) *** Helen Duncan made a living from conducting séances—until her uncanny knowledge of classified World War II tragedies spooked British authorities. (Britain’s Last Witch) *** Jeremy Bentham was a philosopher whose ideas about mortality and utility extended beyond death. Bentham's wish for his body to be preserved and displayed as an "auto-icon" – so it could b

Michael Scantgrace is facing financial ruin. He stumbles upon an online Suicide Club. Desperate and intrigued, he contemplates joining the club, leading him into a suspenseful and chilling series of events. Hear the story in "Net Suicide" from BBC's Fear on 4!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Living Corpse” (October 27, 1975) ***WD00:45:48.559 = The Creaking Door, “Yesterday You Died” (August 31, 1964) ***WD01:14:58.569 = The Eleventh Hour, “Engulf Cathedral” (1941-1946) ***WD01:40:25.189 = Escape, “Three Good Witnesses” (January 31, 1948) ***WD02:10:01.569 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Dreams” (January 01, 1958) ***WD02:29:47.859 = Dark Fantasy, “The Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941) ***WD02:54:46.759 = BBC Fear on 4, “Net Suicide” (September 04, 1997) 03:21:46.999 = Five After the Hour, “Day’s Long Toil” (August 15, 1945) ***WD03:46:16.559 = 5-Minute Mysteries, “No Leg to Stand On” (Late 1940’s

A man driving through the English countryside is horrified when he believes he has run over a young girl. However, upon investigation, he finds no evidence of an accident, leading him into a mysterious and unsettling experience. Hear the tale, “On Harting Hill” from BBC’s show, Ghost Story!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Summer People” (October 24, 1975) ***WD00:47:02.439 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Murder of a Fabulous Redhead” (June 05, 1955) ***WD01:14:33.969 = BBC Ghost Story, “On Harting Hill” (January 01, 2013)01:29:22.699 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dillingsworth Diamond Corp” (1966) ***WD01:33:44.099 = The Black Book, “Different Readings – AudR1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD01:50:42.459 = The Black Book, “Different Readings – AudR2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD01:59:16.079 = Box 13, “Delinquent’s Dilemma” (February 13, 1949) ***WD02:25:56.009 = Incredible But True, “The Vanishing

The Stomach isn't just a dumpster—it breathes, it hungers, and it doesn’t let everyone leave.Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

Strange lights in the sky, eerie creatures lurking in the shadows, and dark rituals unfolding in the dead of night—1963 was a year drenched in mystery, terror, and the unexplained.IN THIS EPISODE: A “gigantic cigar-shaped UFO” is spotted over the Atlantic in 1963, but the witness is so terrified by her experiences that it takes her twenty years to come forward to tell her story. And in that same year, elsewhere in the United Kingdom, people were dealing with dark, paranormal, even satanic forces - with numerous events that still remain unexplained.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:36.274 = Show Open00:02:52.638 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 100:17:14.231 = The 1963 Atlantic UFO – Part 200:32:59.076 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 100:50:59.883 = 1963: Dark Paranormal Forces Invade The UK – Part 200:57:14.919 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The 1963 Atlantic UFO Encount

The Morris Pratt Institute was built to study the spirit world—but in Whitewater, some believe it opened doors that were never meant to be unlocked.IN THIS EPISODE: Whitewater legend says that the bizarre experiments conducted at the Morris Pratt Institute of Spiritualism in Wisconsin, to communicate with the dead, have left the town cursed by witches and haunted by restless spirits. It’s no wonder it has garnered the nickname of “Second Salem.” (Whitewater: The Second Salem) *** The Wild West had many drifters with troubled pasts. One found himself at the heart of one of the most infamous crimes in American history. Ben Kuhl went from horse theft, to stagecoach robbery, to murder – from notoriety to infamy – all in pursuit of elusive riches. Finally arrested and convicted due to a bloody handprint (The Last Stagecoach Robbery) *** Fred West was just a regular boy, or so it seemed. But behind closed doors, in reality, he was becoming evil incarnate. And upon meeting his future wife Rose, it only e

A writer obsessed with the occult and forbidden knowledge uncovers a nightmarish secret lurking within a long-abandoned church—one that watches, waits, and is drawn to the dark.IN THIS EPISODE: I’m back with a classic horror story, requested by one of you, my Weirdo family members. “The Haunter in the Dark” written by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:16.382 = About The Story00:04:10.820 = Poem, “Nemesis”00:04:31.919 = The Haunter of the Dark01:06:51.759 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…POEM: “Nemesis” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y466z69vThe Cthulhu Mythos: https://tinyurl.com/y22oe79f“The Haunter of the Dark” by H.P. Lovecraft: https://tinyurl.com/y33eprua=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATC

In this thrilling adventure, private investigators Captain Bart Friday and Skip Turner embark on a perilous expedition to Cambodia. Their mission involves unraveling the mysteries surrounding a series of enigmatic events linked to the legendary Cobra King. Throughout their journey, they confront dangers such as encounters with a deranged monarch, treacherous temples inhabited by gorillas, and the unsettling presence of hooded snakes. The storyline weaves through themes of ancient legends, hidden treasures, and the constant battle between good and evil, all set against the exotic backdrop of Southeast Asia.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Sealed Room Murder” (October 23, 1975) ***WD00:49:01.819 = Adventures By Morse, “Cobra King Strikes Back: PT1, Adventure Begins” (April 08, 1944)01:14:58.849 = Adventures By Morse, “Cobra King Strikes Back: PT2, Adventure Continues” (April 15, 1944)01:40:49.639 = Adventures By M

The circus came overnight, but when it left, three boys were dead—and I was no longer human. *** There are contestants from TV’s reality show “Alone” whom you’ve never seen—because they never made it back.IN THIS EPISODE: In this Thriller Thursday episode, Stephanie Scissom writes of when a circus unexpectedly arrived in a small city, and along with the fun, merriment and laughter, there was a dark, dreary, and dangerous element. It’s “When The Circus Came to Town.” And, an author who goes by the alias 5yn brings a story of what happened on the set of History’s show, “Alone” - something that they covered up. It’s no wonder he’s writing under an assumed name. The story is simply called, “Alone.”CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:37.074 = When The Circus Came To Town00:14:19.506 = Alone00:51:33.856 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought00:52:54.430 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“When The Circus Came

Steenie Steenson, a Scottish bagpiper, after the death of his landlord, Sir Robert Redgauntlet, finds himself accused of not paying his rent. To clear his name, Steenson embarks on a journey that leads him to a ghostly encounter with the deceased Sir Robert. Hear the tale in ‘The Weird Circle’ from 1944!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Million Dollar Murder” (October 21, 1975)00:47:19.969 = The Unexpected, “Two of a Kind” (1948)00:59:35.449 = Unit 99, “Attempted Suicide at the Drive-In” (December 13, 1957)01:25:10.569 = Dark Venture, “Elizabeth Is Frightened” (July 22, 1947)01:55:17.119 = The Weird Circle, “Feast of Red Gauntlet” (February 27, 1944)02:22:54.689 = The Whistler, “Penalty” (March 28, 1943) ***WD (LQ)02:52:25.469 = Strange Wills, “Death Is My Destiny” (November 23, 1946)03:22:25.649 = The Witch’s Tale, “Devil Doctor” (January 08, 1934) ***WD (LQ)03:47:30.759 = Basil Rathbone’

Was Count St. Germain a brilliant alchemist, a secret vampire, truly immortal? His mystery literally spans centuries.IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we’ll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons, in the most daring of ways. (History’s Most Daring Prison Breaks) *** What would you do if you discovered that the church you attend every Sunday has a dark past that involves hauntings and supernatural phenomena? We’ll look at some of the most haunted churches in the United States – perhaps you attend one of them and don’t even realize it! (Most Haunted Churches in America) *** Benny Binion was one of the friendliest mobsters in Las Vegas… unless, of course, you made him mad. (Benny Binion, The Nice Guy

The Bell Witch vowed to kill John Bell, and on December 20, 1820, she did—laughing as he took his final breath from a mysterious poison.IN THIS EPISODE: Did a malevolent spirit cause the death of John Bell, or was it something else that brought his demise? (The Death of John Bell) *** A man is awoken in the middle of the night by a piano – being played by no one. (Rock Isn’t Dead) *** Is it possible that ancient human skulls are conscious? (Cult of Human Skulls) *** Did the Watergate scandal hide a secret agenda? (Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:01:08.494 = Show Open00:02:28.231 = The Death of John Bell00:09:48.193 = Rock Isn’t Dead00:14:07.170 = Cult of Human Skulls00:20:10.726 = Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors00:43:10.573 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Watergate: Wilderness of Mirrors” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2JjZ0pr“Rock Isn’t Dead” by

In 1947, William Rhodes captured stunning photos of a UFO, only to have mysterious government agents seize his evidence in a case shrouded in secrecy.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Natalie Bollinger seemed to have her whole life ahead of her, but beneath the surface was a dark and tragic story that would end in obsession, danger, and a horrifying Craigslist ad that no one saw coming. (Natalie Bollinger – Stalked, Betrayed, and Forgotten) *** Oregon’s scenic beauty hides a darker side, where ghostly encounters and eerie legends bring the state’s haunted history to life. We’ll look at five of the most haunted places in The Union State. (Five Haunted Locations in Oregon) *** Andrew Keegan went from ’90s heartthrob to the charismatic leader of a crystal-charged spiritual group, where eerie r

A man discovers the ruins of an old church and becomes drawn into challenging an ancient Gaelic curse, leading to his possession by an evil spirit.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Never In This World” (October 20, 1975) ***WD00:48:13.789 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (June 10, 1945)01:18:40.869 = The Shadow, “Valley Of The Living Dead” (January 22, 1939) ***WD01:48:17.259 = Sleep No More, “Mergethwirker Lobblies” (November 28, 1956) ***WD02:13:20.999 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Origami” (February 28, 1984) ***WD02:58:46.079 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (1945) ***WD03:13:25.329 = Suspense, “Fear Paints a Picture” (April 13, 1943) ***WD03:43:09.049 = Tales of the Frightened, “Chung Lin Soo” (December 16, 1957) ***WD03:47:41.169 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Girl of His Dreams” (2000)03:51:28.810 = Theater Five, “To Whom It May Concern” (September 11, 1964) ***WD04:11:39

For decades, eerie crashes, shadowy figures, and chilling encounters with a horned entity have plagued Dawstone Road—could a demonic force be lurking in the darkness?IN THIS EPISODE: Dawstone Road is where some say the veil between our reality and the unknown is thin. A motorist's brush with death in 1961 sparked a chain of inexplicable events. From encounters with horned entities to unexplained accidents, the road holds secrets that seem to defy rational explanation. (The Demon of Dawstone Road) *** There is a dark history and supernatural secrets at the Manila Film Center. Built as a symbol of power and prestige during the Marcos regime, its construction was rushed, resulting in a catastrophic collapse that claimed numerous lives. But the horror didn't end there. Stories of hauntings, spectral hands reaching out, and cries for help still echo through its halls. (Horrors At Manila Film Center) *** When 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins vanished during a hotel party, it sparked a viral whirlwind of speculation an

HOUR ONE: Ever heard of Shadrack Ireland? No, it’s not a place – it’s a person, actually. A preacher – and one of the most bizarre religious leaders ever to walk the soil of New England. And as strange as his religious practices and teachings were – his death was just as crazy. (The Perfect Man) *** Lisa woke up to find her boyfriend staring at her. When she asked him what was wrong, he replied, “I’m going to kill you and drink your blood.” Is it possible that the film, “Interview With The Vampire” made Daniel Sterlin turn into a real-life bloodthirsty monster? (Interview With The Wannabee Vampire) *** Gerald Foos built a secret passageway in his motel – not to smuggle drugs or store weapons, but so he could spy on his motel guests having sex. And it gets even creepier than that. (Peeping Tom Motel) *** A family loses two children by apparent poisoning… and then the mother’s death two months later under the same mysterious circumstances. Obviously there was a murderer living amongst

The music of a jazz saxophonist has a haunting effect on its listeners, leading to unsettling and mysterious events. Hear the tale in "Soul Music" from The Price of Fear starring Vincent Price!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stay Out of Dutchman’s Woods” (October 16, 1975) ***WD00:48:07.629 = Obsession, “Raised From The Dead” (1950’s) ***WD01:11:34.809 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD01:27:04.579 = Price of Fear, “Soul Music” (October 27, 1973) ***WD01:56:24.749 = The Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man’s Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD02:22:26.149 = Quiet Please, “Whence Came You” (February 16, 1948) ***WD02:52:33.059 = Radio City Playhouse, “Betrayal” (August 30, 1948) ***WD03:21:12.379 = Richard Diamond, “The Bogus Bills Case” (October 15, 1949)03:50:13.629 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Iron Man, Part 1” (1930) ***WD03:51:28.179 = Ripley’s Believe

Long before ‘The Conjuring’ franchise twisted Valak into a terrifying nun, this ancient demon haunted medieval grimoires as a sinister child atop a two-headed dragon—commanding serpents and leading an army of demons.IN THIS EPISODE: Although Valak is depicted in the films "The Nun" and in “The Conjuring 2” as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual. (The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak) *** The Vatican is one of the most well-guarded areas in the world. But if rumors are to be believed, all that security isn’t only to protect the pontiff… but some dark, disturbing secrets… and a machine that could change everything we know to be true. (The Vatican’s Secret Machine) *** We’ll look at that time a force field was accidentally created at a 3M plant. (3M’s Accidental Force Field) *** In 1872 George Wheeler met and married May Tillson in Boston. He made a home for May and her younger sist

Mysterious voices, eerie warnings, and ghostly interventions—these chilling true stories reveal the unseen forces that stepped in to help or even save people from tragic circumstances.IN THIS EPISODE: Creepy, paranormal encounters sometimes cause people to stop short of committing an action they might regret. (Supernatural Intervention) *** Weird family member Atreada tells of a horrifying series of nights when she and her sister encountered a demon under one of their beds. (Man Beneath The Bed) *** In York County, Pennsylvania a suspected witch is murdered – and thus began the dark story of the Hex House. (Dark Magic in Hex Hollow) *** Was there a conspiracy to murder Hollywood actress Marilyn Monroe? We’ll look at the theories and evidence for and against the idea. (Killing Marilyn)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:00:54.198 = Show Open00:02:17.097 = Supernatural Intervention00:28:45.432 = Man Beneath The Bed00:33:39.372 = Dark Magic of Hex Hollo

A man who has previously experienced being accidentally buried alive, installs a telephone in his crypt and instructs his wife to keep it operational for a year following his death. Hear the tale in “The Line Is Dead” from Murder at Midnight!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Kiss of Death” (October 15, 1975) ***WD00:47:13.269 = Murder at Midnight, “The Line Is Dead” (April 07, 1947)01:14:54.379 = The Black Museum, “The Spotted Bedsheet” (1952) ***WD01:41:51.899 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Death Is My Caller” (October 21, 1947) ***WD02:13:08.929 = Mystery House, “Operation Murder” (August 02, 1946)02:39:18.679 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Kitchen Table” (1967) ***WD03:05:57.089 = Night Beat, “Molly Keller” (July 17, 1950) ***WD03:31:02.679 = Creeps By Night, “Walking Dead” (May 16, 1944) ***WD03:55:48.929 = CBC Nightfall, “The Monkey’s Paw” (February 20, 1981) 04:24:51.459 = Mr. and Mr

Dark secrets lurk beneath serene landscapes as investigators uncover eerie crime scenes where the vanished are hidden in plain sight.IN THIS EPISODE: Where are bodies dumped most often? What are some of the strangest places bodies have been found, and what odd situations ended up in death? We’ll look at some weird stories of dead bodies being found. (Strange Dumping Grounds) *** A man is found dead – obviously murdered. But even after a positive identification, some believed the body was not of the man authorities thought it was – and an even larger mystery was, whose monogrammed handkerchief was stuffed in the corpse’s mouth? (The Ruttinger Mystery) *** In Florida, there is a short stretch of freeway that is so full of incidents of danger, death, and the paranormal, that many consider it cursed – and most definitely haunted. Locals have deemed it, the Dead Zone. (Hauntings On Highway I-4)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In00:02:41.653 = Show Open00

In 1954, hundreds of Glasgow schoolchildren armed with makeshift weapons stormed the Southern Necropolis, hunting a towering, iron-toothed vampire they believed had already claimed two victims.IN THIS EPISODE: What caused hundreds of Scottish children in the 1950s to suddenly become vampire hunters? (The Gorbals Vampire) *** Over the years, from ancient to more modern times there have been a number of incredible cases of mass hysteria. Some are so unbelievable it’s difficult to understand how they happened at all. (Ancient Cases of Mass Hysteria) *** Zachary Davis had a history of mental disturbance, but no one could have predicted the horrors he was truly capable of. (The Disturbing Story of Zachary Davis) *** When poor travelers are found dead in the frozen winter, could it be that there is something more to their story? Could they have been killed not by the cold, but by a demon of the snow? (Demon of the Snow) *** Southwest of Tombstone, Arizona are the remains of a simple adobe cabin nicknamed ‘the b

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Last Lesson” (October 13, 1975) ***WD00:47:30.779 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Mn’s Deal” (August 28, 1945)01:18:25.089 = The Key, “Wife Beater” (ADU) ***WD (1956)01:44:29.769 = Lights Out, “The Signalman” (August 24, 1946)02:14:50.959 = The LineUp, “The Silver Swan Case” (February 22, 1951)02:44:57.819 = Philip Marlowe, “Lonesome Reunion” (February 12, 1949)03:13:54.019 = The Black Mass, “Disillusionment” (July 01, 1964)03:27:56.339 = Beyond Midnight, “Paxton’s House” (November 08, 1968)03:53:15.979 = Mindwebs, “The Exhibition” (August 18, 1978) 04:17:43.749 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Curious Gangland Killing – Part 1” (1939-1948) ***WD04:18:20.869 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Curious Gangland Killing – Part 2” (1939-1948) ***WD04:18:51.469 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Red Wine” (March 08, 1946)04:48:29.689 = Mr. District At

What started as a late-night fishing trip turned into a terrifying encounter with an unknown entity lurking in the mist, leaving four boys to question what truly waits in the dark. What do you say when meeting an extraterrestrial?IN THIS EPISODE: Three boys fishing in the middle of the night hear a blood-curdling scream. But it wasn’t a human making all that noise – it was an extraterrestrial. And thus began a series of meetings with alien beings! (What Do You Say When Meeting An Extraterrestrial?) *** A day of hilarity turns into a day of horror as an uncontrollable fire breaks out at the Ringling Bros Barnum & Bailey Circus – resulting in the most deadly circus disaster in history. (The Day The Clowns Cried) *** Most ghosts and specters do a great job of scaring the pants off you – and some can get creative with how they do it, with stacking chairs, making toys talk, slamming doors, etc. But apparently not all spooks are worried about their reputation – and when it comes to haunting, they just pho

When Mary Reeser was reduced to ashes in her favorite recliner with no sign of fire spreading beyond her body, investigators were left with an unsettling question—was this a tragic accident, or proof of spontaneous human combustion?IN THIS EPISODE: When police found her in 1951, she was almost entirely ash. But mysteriously, the rest of her apartment remained almost perfectly intact. We’ll look at the death of Mary Reeser – which became known as “The Cinder Woman Case”. (Did Mary Hardy Reeser Spontaneously Combust?) *** Most crimes are pretty ordinary – assault, robbery, the occasional murder, but once in a while a crime is committed in a strange, shocking way – to the point it’s almost hard to believe what you are hearing is a true story. I’ll share a few of those strange crimes. (Creepy Crimes and Crazy Criminals) *** One of the reasons we find chimpanzees so interesting is because they are so much like humans – in body shape, the way they express themselves, it’s eerie sometimes. But

A prestigious retirement party in a Chicago skyscraper takes an unexpected turn when cutting-edge technology challenges the legacy of a famed scientist, turning the evening into an unforgettable spectacle.Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

Mars has been colonized by Earth, but the native Martians—gentle, intelligent beings—are treated as second-class citizens by humans… until the uprising. Hear the tale, “Martian Death March” from Future Tense in this marathon!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “They Shall Stone Them With Stones” (September 09, 1975) ***WD00:47:38.689 = Future Tense, “Martian Death March” (May 07, 1974) ***WD01:15:52.799 = Gang Busters, “Russo Gang, AKA Safecrackers” (May 03, 1947) ***WD01:39:41.729 = The Green Hornet, “War on the Waterfront” (July 18, 1939)02:09:53.749 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Hand of Glory” (January 11, 1952) ***WD02:36:04.219 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “What Was It” (January 02, 1980)03:04:06.199 = The Haunting Hour, “Homicide House” (May 27, 1945)03:29:07.129 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Sense of Justice” (March 29, 1959)03:50:06.189 = The Hermit’s Cave, “It Happened On

A terrifying vision, a terrifying UFO encounter, and evidence of the encounter buried in his arm – if true, Tim Cullen’s story could change everything we think we know about extraterrestrials.IN THIS EPISODE: Tim Cullen’s life changed forever after a chilling dream in 1978. It wasn’t long after that he had bizarre encounters with UFOs, was abducted by aliens, and found a strange piece of metal embedded in his arm. Were these encounters real? If so, what secrets lie within the alien implant removed from his body? (The Alien Abduction of Tim Cullen) *** The life of Martha Place took a dark turn in 1899. Convicted of a brutal murder, Martha faced a horrifying punishment… she was about to become the first woman to be executed by the electric chair. (The First Woman in the Electric Chair) *** We’ll look at a double-murder case where real crime collides with reality TV, resulting in real-life horror. (The Wife-Swap Murders) *** Steve’s childhood was marked by inexplicable and spine-chilling encounters

Heaven’s Gate wasn’t just another doomsday cult—it was a chilling fusion of sci-fi, Christian prophecy, and absolute control that led 39 people to their final, otherworldly exit.IN THIS EPISODE: Following an anonymous tip, police enter a mansion in Rancho Santa Fe, an exclusive suburb of San Diego, California, and discover 39 victims of a mass suicide. The deceased–21 women and 18 men of varying ages–were all found lying peaceably in matching dark clothes and Nike sneakers and had no noticeable signs of blood or trauma. It was later revealed that the men and women were members of the “Heaven’s Gate” religious cult, whose leaders preached that suicide would allow them to leave their bodily “containers” and enter an alien spacecraft hidden behind the Hale-Bopp comet. *** PLUS, the creepy true-crime story of two men who were caught trying to steal the body of the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln. But that is by no means the end of this story full of twists, turns, myths, a

A childhood dare led them deep into the legend of Skeleton Jack, but what they uncovered in those cursed woods was far more terrifying than any ghost story—and now, the nightmare has begun again.IN THIS EPISODE: “The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” *** “He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” *** “The Black Tree in the Woods”CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:33.705 = The Abandoned Drive-In Theater00:07:56.828 = He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral00:17:32.691 = The Black Tree In The Woods00:58:26.927 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheBlackTree“The Abandoned Drive-In Theater” by January Nelson, from Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl.com/ybwbdgev“He Showed Up To Work After His Funeral” by Thomas J. Sotvedt: https://tinyurl.com/yckfue5w“The Black Tree In The Woods” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: https://tinyurl

A husband becomes increasingly frustrated with his wife's unpleasant behavior and, in a fit of anger, calls her a "cat." Mysteriously, she begins to transform into a feline, leading to a series of eerie and unsettling events. Hear the tale in “Alley Cat” from The Devil and Mr. O!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Who Made Me?” (October 07, 1975) ***WD00:48:19.529 = Sounds of Darkness, “Gambit” (February 09, 1968) ***WD01:13:30.979 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Alley Cat” (September 17, 1971) ***WD01:43:44.019 = Dimension X, “The Professor Was a Thief” (November 05, 1950) ***WD02:14:31.159 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Picture of a Killer” (May 08, 1945) ***WD02:27:08.189 = The Creaking Door, “Inn Spectre” (July 27, 1964) ***WD02:53:32.969 = The Eleventh Hour, “Echo of a Savage” (1941-1946) ***WD03:16:20.229 = Escape, “Papa Benjamin” (January 24, 1948)03:45:57.629 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Desert Object, a

Beneath the city, where the trains never stop and the passengers never blink, one man discovers a terrifying truth—some rides never end.IN THIS EPISODE: First up, it’s a story from Sammy Ruiz called “The Statues”, and then it’s a story submitted anonymously called “The Strangers”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:15.771 = The Statues00:15:53.957 = The Strangers (On The Subway)00:51:39.135 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/StrangersOnTheSubway“The Statues” by Sammy Ruiz: https://tinyurl.com/ydxzvtfm“The Strangers” submitted anonymously to Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/ycv86sfs=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weir

Was Lee Harvey Oswald truly the lone gunman, or was he just a pawn in one of history’s greatest conspiracies? Decades later, the contradictions, conflicting eyewitness accounts, and inexplicable evidence surrounding JFK’s assassination continue to fuel the mystery.IN THIS EPISODE: Was there a conspiracy to murder President John F. Kennedy in Dealey Plaza in 1963? (Conspiracy In Dallas) *** A Weirdo family member tells of his own personal experience with what might’ve been a hell hound. (The Dog That Wasn’t There) *** One island, one couple, one murder. We’ll look at the strange life and death of Rolf Neslund. (The Rolf Neslund Murder) *** She was murdered in November of 1901. Her lover spent more than a dozen years in prison, proclaiming his innocence, before being pardoned by the governor. So why did he commit suicide soon after getting out of prison? We’ll look at the strange murder of – and eventual haunting by - Nell Cropsey. (The Lingering Ghost of Nell Cropsey)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All T

A professor and a Maine innkeeper discover an unusual Indian arrowhead while walking along the Atlantic shoreline. Following this find, they both begin experiencing recurring dreams of five ghostly Native Americans.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery theater, “Five Ghostly Indians” (October 06, 1975) ***WD00:48:24.799 = ABC Mystery Time, “Suicide Club” (June 07, 1956) ***WD01:10:48.639 = Strange Adventure, “Duel In Darkness” (ADU) ***WD01:14:45.689 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Gentlemen In The Nile Green Suit” (May 29, 1955)01:44:26.159 = The Avenger, “Death Counts” (November 30, 1945) ***WD (LQ)02:12:45.779 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Almond Tree” (December, 2010)02:41:30.579 = Beyond The Green Door, “Edward Morse, Deep Sea Fishing, and Rats” (1966)02:45:25.650 = Box 13, “Last Will and Nursery Rhyme” (February 06, 1949)03:12:10.829 = Incredible But True, “Desert Magic” (1950-1951) ***WD03:16:11.029 = Chet C

Brace yourself for spine-chilling tales straight from Reddit, where real people share their most terrifying, unexplained, and nightmare-inducing encounters—because sometimes, the scariest stories aren’t fiction.IN THIS EPISODE: Redditors tell us about some of their most unforgettable and creepy moments.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RedditHorrors“Creepy True Occurrences From Redditors” posted at Factinate.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h9zz8vka=====Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a cr

Before inspiring the horrors of *American Horror Story: Hotel*, H.H. Holmes’ Murder Castle in Chicago was a real-life house of nightmares—filled with trap doors, gas chambers, and victims who checked in but never checked out.IN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most infamous and macabre subjects of Chicago history – it even served as inspiration for TV’s “American Horror Story: Hotel”. It’s what has become known as “The Murder Castle” where serial killer H.H. Holmes committed his monstrous crimes. But even today, Holmes continues to terrify… in spectral form. (H.H. Holmes’ Hellish Hotel And Lingering Haunting) *** A woman tries to save the soul of her daughter, believing her to be possessed… but her solution to drive out the demon was to murder her daughter using a holy crucifix. (Murder By Crucifix) *** What’s worse than proclaiming yourself to be a supernatural being and starting your own cult? How about telling your followers you are God so you could do drugs and have sex with teena

The first astronauts on the Moon encounter invisible aliens! *** Hear the tale in “Theater Five’s” episode from September 10, 1964!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man Who Ran Away” (October 02, 1975) ***WD00:47:45.309 = Theater Five, “First Encounter” (September 10, 1964) ***WD01:08:25.089 = 2000 Plus, “Giant Walks” (November 08, 1950) ***WD01:37:53.639 = The Unexpected, “Masterpiece” (1940s)01:51:24.739 = Unit 99, “Woman Screaming” (December 06, 1957) ***WD02:17:00.429 = Dark Venture, “Coverup” (February 24, 1947)02:48:01.859 = The Weird Circle, “Frankenstein” (February 20, 1944)03:14:21.189 = The Whistler, “Fool’s Gold” (February 21, 1943)03:45:13.129 = Strange Wills, “Dance Director” (November 16, 1946)04:15:30.369 = Witch’s Tale, “Boa Goddess” (May 21, 1931) ***WD (LQ)04:41:18.409 = Basil Rathbone’s Word Detective, “Namby-Pamby” (November 30, 1959)04:44:27.872 = X

Johnny Ringo lived fast, fought hard, and met a mysterious end that still has people talking.IN THIS EPISODE: A gentleman gunslinger who could quote Shakespeare, Johnny Ringo was a mythic gunslinger who died a mysterious death befitting his legend. (The Mysterious Death of Outlaw Johnny Ringo) *** To his family and neighbors, Richard Kuklinski was the all-American man. To the mafia and his victims, he was the "devil himself" known as the Iceman killer. (The Mafia’s Most Prolific Hitman) *** Wherever tragedies happen, urban legends settle. And for almost every urban legend, there is a road to take you there… a road often just as terrifying as the urban legend it takes you to. (Roads that Lead to Urban Legends) *** We’ll look at the true story of a bar bouncer accused of killing his wife… which is odd, seeing as the incident took place before he killed a man while defending her honor. (A Broad-Shouldered Bully Was Wiener) *** Extraterrestrials come in all shapes and sizes if you believe what you see on

In 1977, a chilling voice claiming to be from the Ashtar Galactic Command hijacked a British television broadcast, delivering a cryptic warning to humanity—was it a hoax, or first contact?IN THIS EPISODE: While scientists at SETI are continually monitoring for extraterrestrial contact from the cosmos, ordinary people are already hearing from them – via radio and television. (Aliens Voices Over Radio and Television) *** The death of a Hollywood movie producer is still unsolved – and his spirit on the lot is still at unrest. (The Mysterious Death of Thomas Ince) *** A family moves into a new home, and it’s not long before they begin hearing strange sounds coming from the home bar in their living room. (Something In That Part of the House) *** In years past, baby boys were dressed in pink. So why the change to the color blue for boys? The answer is a dark one. (Baby Blues) *** In just 30 seconds, 30 rounds were fired when the tension between a crew of thieving cowboys and vigilante lawmen came to an e

Shortly after marrying a beautiful woman, the man experiences a decline in his health amid rumors that his new wife is a vampire. Determined to uncover the truth, he follows her to a graveyard, seeking answers about her true nature. Hear the tale, as told by Boris Karloff, in OTR show “Tales of the Frightened” in the episode, “The Vampire Sleeps” from 1963!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Primrose Path” (October 01, 1975) ***WD00:47:29.132 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “King’s Reward, Part 1” (1930) ***WD00:49:11.219 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “King’s Reward, Part 2” (1930) ***WD00:49:54.892 = The Saint, “Search For a Killer” (July 02, 1950) ***WD01:18:11.569 = Sam Spade, “The Lawless Caper” (August 29, 1948) ***WD01:49:22.779 = The Sealed Book, “Design For Death” (June 03, 1945)02:19:21.609 = The Shadow, “Ghosts Can Kill” (January 15, 1939) ***WD02:48:07.029 = Sleep No More, “Co

For over a century, Pennsylvania has been a hotspot for UFO encounters that baffle experts and leave witnesses questioning reality. From glowing discs in remote lakes to crafts that defy physics, the Keystone State’s skies are filled with the mysterious, paranormal, and extraterrestrial.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Pennsylvania has always been a land of mysteries in the skies. It has become one of the most intriguing destinations for UFO sightings throughout the years, with tales that date back long before the term “flying saucer” was even coined. From glowing discs hovering over fields, to objects that break the laws of physics, the state’s history is filled with encounters that leave you wondering what might actually be out there. And these are not mere passing glimpses; these

When Arne Cheyenne Johnson was arrested for murder in 1981, his shocking defense—that he was possessed by a demon—would lead to one of the most bizarre and controversial trials in American history.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The third Conjuring film is based on the true story of Arne Cheyenne Johnson who claimed he committed murder because a demon made him do it. But how much truth is there to that story? (The Devil Made Him Do It) *** A tribe living in the Amazon Jungle tells about a strange encounter they had with an extraterrestrial and a strange beam of light. (That Time An Alien Visited the Kayapo People) *** An elderly man decides he needs to hire someone to help him care for his property… but who he chose would bring only death and a mystery that still goes unsolved. (The Wonnangat

They say the fires at Caledonia Mills started on their own, but anyone who spent a night there knew something far more sinister was at work.==========HOUR ONE: “The Witching Hour of 3AM” *** You don’t have to go to a cemetery or haunted house to experience the supernatural. You don’t need to drive a cursed road to encounter a ghost. Sometimes the paranormal takes place on military bases. (The Military And The Mysterious) *** The corpse of a murderer winds up doing advertising for a drug store. (The Murder of Maggie Walker) *** In 1922, an otherwise unremarkable farmhouse in Novia Scotia was the site of alleged poltergeist activity which made headlines all over Canada and the United States. A poltergeist that liked to set fires. (The Fire Spook of Caledonia Mills)==========HOUR TWO: Claiming to audibly hear from God either makes you crazy, or a prophet – and only time can tell which is true. If you claim things are going to happen because God says they will – and then they don’t happen – that m

A brilliant scientist successfully creates a serum that reverses the aging process, and tests it on himself! Hear the tale in this marathon’s CBS Radio Mystery Theater with the story, “You’re Only Young Twice” from September 29, 1975!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You’re Only Young Twice” (September 29, 1975) ***WD00:47:35.489 = Mr. And Mrs. North, “Pam Takes A Message – Literary Murder” (January 26, 1944) ***WD01:18:06.119 = Obsession, “Case of the Living Dead Egyptian Curse” (1950-1952) ***WD (LQ)01:44:16.699 = Origin of Superstition, “Wishing On a New Moon” (1935) ***WD01:59:14.899 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Lady From The Sea” (1939-1949) ***WD02:28:35.659 = The Price of

When a towering, red-eyed creature with massive wings chased a car through the dark roads of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, in 1966, it sparked a chilling mystery that still haunts the town to this day.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Most everyone is familiar with the King James Bible, but did you know that King James also wrote a book on demonology during the witch hunts and trials? (The King James Book of Demonology) *** Her gravestone, decorated with a cross and flowers, reads “Jerrilynn S. Mullins — Beloved wife and best friend.” It could also be added, “a victim of a crime that will likely never be solved.” (The Unsolved Mystery of Jerrilyn Mullins) *** It was on November 15th 1966 that Point Pleasant, West Virginia had its first experience with what later became known as the Mothman

A seasoned forest lookout reports a blazing wildfire—only for it to vanish without a trace. A young woman discovers that not all hauntings are terrifying. A 19th-century murder in a Boston laundry remains unsolved, shrouded in mystery. And did Mary Shelley’s obsession with graveyards shape one of the most famous horror stories of all time? From phantom flames to historical hauntings, we’re diving into the strange, the eerie, and the unexplained in this episode of Weird Darkness.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The author of Frankenstein always saw love and death as connected. She visited the cemetery to commune with her dead mother. And with her lover. (Mary Shelley’s Obsession With The Cemetery) *** A girl moves into a new apartment and discovers that a haunting doesn’t necessarily have t

Quentin returns from a jungle expedition with a newfound belief system that allows the deity Shiva to possess him – forcing him to commit horrible murders. Hear the tale in Murder at Midnight’s episode, “Death’s Worshipper” from March 10, 1947!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Other Self” (September 28, 1975) ***WD00:48:08.289 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Last Night” (February 22, 1946)01:18:47.979 = Mr District Attorney, “Lonely Hearts Clubs” (August 30, 1944)01:46:37.099 = Murder at Midnight, “Death’s Worshipper” (March 10, 1947)02:13:34.609 = The Black Museum, “Silencer” (1951-1952) ***WD02:39:42.069 = Mysterious Traveler, “Vacation From Life” (September 07, 1947)03:11:0

Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb should never have been friends, they were too different from on another. But they did have one thing in common – they both agreed to create the perfect murder – and a mundane pair of eyeglasses would be their undoing. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BobbyFranks”The Perfect Murder of Bobby Franks” by Troy Taylor – from the book “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings”: https://amzn.to/3lo6CvP (Available on Kindle, paperback, and as an audiobook narrated by Darren Marlar)=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I

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Like Dr. Frankenstein, a genius scientist the dead back to life – but when he does so with his recently killed wife, he learns why man should never play God. *** Hear the story in this OTR marathon’s episode of Lights Out with the story “Death Robbery” from July 16, 1947!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Thomas Jefferson Defense” (September 27, 1975) ***WD00:47:48.139 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Mean’s Debt” (June 26, 1945)01:17:43.529 = The Key, “What Happens When You Die” (1956) ***WD(LQ)01:42:37.959 = Lights Out, “Death Robbery” (July 16, 1947) ***WD02:12:22.139 = The LineUp, “The Cigar Box Boys Case” (February 15, 1951)02:42:35.709 = Philip Marlowe, “Long Rope” (February 05

Back in 1818, the same year *Frankenstein* hit the shelves, a Scottish professor named Andrew Ure decided to see if electricity could actually bring a dead body back to life—so he hooked up a freshly executed murderer to a current and watched in fascination as the corpse twitched, "breathed," and even made terrifying expressions that sent witnesses into a panic.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In 1800s numerous scientists were trying to find the reason for life in the hopes of staving off death or even bringing the recently dead back to life. But in 1818 one scientist named Andrew Ure attempted to do even more – to bring the brain of dead human back into the living. And ironically, his experiments took place the very same year the novel “Frankenstein” was published. (The Real-Life Dr. Franke

From ancient tales of Viking-like giants in Ecuador to mysterious fallen angels called "Watchers," humans have a long-running fascination with towering, superhuman beings who may have once truly walked the Earth.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ancient giants in Ecuador were supposedly killed by fire from the sky. Tales of giants in North America. The stories of giants living in the days of Noah. How much of these stories about giants can be believed – and how much should be considered tall-tales?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and story “Jack O’ Legs”00:04:27.215 = Show Open00:05:31.658 = Ancient Giants, Part 100:16:59.018 = Ancient Giants, Part 200:35:17.840 = Ancient Giants, Part 300:45:47.493 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RES

Waking up on an autopsy table, fully aware but completely paralyzed, Howard Cottrell realizes he has only moments to prove he’s alive before the scalpel cuts deep.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday, and I have a short story from the master of horror himself, Stephen King! Be sure to stick around at the end for a few additional thoughts that Stephen King gives about writing the story, and what inspired him to write it!CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:19.385 = “Autopsy Room Number Four” (Fictional Story)00:57:02.641 = Why Stephen King Wrote The Story00:58:39.738 = Show Close00:59:32.196 = Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://we

A stressed-out new office worker's encounters with increasingly massive spiders takes a deeply disturbing turn when the creatures start following him home.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s “Thriller Thursday” and I have two stories to share. If creatures with eight legs wig you out, the hairs of your body are going to stand straight up when I tell the story from Jonathan Byrd called “The Spiders Under Your Skin. But first, I’ll start with a short one. It’s written by Melody Grace, and it’s called “There’s Something Off About The Lights Next Door”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:28.519 = There’s Something About The Lights Next Door (Fictional Story)00:06:45.518 = Spiders Under Your Skin (Fictional Story)00:32:07.0

They whispered about the undead rising through dark rituals, but deep in the swamp, where the air is thick with fog and secrets, the legends of Voodoo zombies are more than just stories.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Movies like Shaun of the Dead, Night of the Living Dead, World War Z, and TV shows like The Walking Dead, have made the subject of zombies a fairly popular topic over recent years. And while we all know these undead creatures are purely make-believe, the idea of the zombie has been around for thousands of years… and in the Voodoo culture, they’ve found a way to make zombies a real, horrifying thing. (The Disturbing Truth Behind Voodoo Zombies) *** In July of 1956, the SS Andrea Doria collided with another ship and quickly sank to the bottom of the ocean. Today it is a tourist dest

They called them crazy, paranoid, and delusional—until the truth came out, and suddenly, these conspiracy theories weren’t theories anymore.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The next time that you hear a conspiracy theory, take the time to investigate before you decide that it’s too impossible to be true. (Conspiracy Theories That Turned Out To Be True) *** The Black Knight satellite. Is this satellite nothing more than a Russian attempt at signal jamming or spying? Or is there something more sinister behind it? (Black Knight Satellite Conspiracy) *** A man starts to fall asleep at the wheel – but gets a supernatural shakeup from an unusual police squad car. (Guardian Angel Speed Trap) *** In a quiet Virginia cemetery is a peculiar tomb that has mystified visitors for nearly two hundred years

Ronald Gene Simmons turned Christmas week into a nightmare, methodically murdering 16 people—including his own family—before calmly surrendering to the police.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The story of serial killer Ronald G. Simmons from the audiobook, “Murderous Minds, Vol2” by Ryan Becker. (Weekend Murder Spree of Ronald G. Simmons) *** Long before the disastrous Philadelphia Experiment, partially based on Nikola Tesla’s technology, Tesla is rumored to have discovered by accident the secrets of traveling through time and the inherent dangers of tampering with the cosmic framework that governs the laws of time and space. (Nikola Tesla’s Secret Time Travel Experiments) *** Four friends get lost on a country dirt road, and try to find their way back following what turns out to be a ph

When it comes to murder, some choose bullets or blades—but the ones who use acid make sure nothing is left.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the most gruesome ways movie and television villains dispose of their victims… the acid bath. The body being tossed in a tub, barrel, or bin, slowly dissolving into soup – leaving no evidence behind. But the truth of acid baths is far more gruesome – even more so those who choose to use the method to get rid of a body. (Acid Bath Horrors) *** Defiance, Ohio was the location for one of the best true werewolf stories most people never talk about. (Welcome to Werewolf Central) *** If you’re looking for some creepy places to visit this Halloween season, you can’t get much creepier than cemeteries and graveyards. I’ll share some of the mos

Janet Wishart proudly lived as a feared witch in Aberdeen, casting curses and chaos until the flames took her.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Janet Wishart loved practicing her evil Satanic magic – and equally loved boasting about it; something you really shouldn’t do if you happen to live in the days of the Great Scottish Witch Hunt. (Janet Wisharts’s Witchy Ways) *** Have you ever seen the movie “Going In Style” about some retired elderly men deciding to do one last robbery just to see if they had the stuff? Whether you watched the 1979 original or the 2017 remake, the premise is hilarious and fun. But apparently several men in 2015 decided to do it for real – and almost walked away with $200-million in cash and jewels! (The Grandpa Gang Jewel Robbery) *** The encounter of Gerry Ander

Bela Lugosi soared to fame as the face of Dracula, but behind the cape was a life filled with heartbreak, addiction, and the crushing weight of Hollywood’s unforgiving spotlight.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: He began as an obscure actor, became a universally loved monster, but ended in destitution. We’ll look at the career of Bela Lugosi. (The Rise and Fall of Bela Lugosi) *** Nearly a century has passed, and the grisly crime committed by two sisters remains as mysterious as ever. We’ll look at the Papin Sisters and the shocking gruesome murder they committed in 1933 that horrified France. (The Murderous Papin Sisters) *** You think you know what Halloween is all about, but you might not—not really. After all, it wasn't always about carving pumpkins and collecting candy. (Why Celebrate Ha

A man travels back in time to prevent a significant historical assassination, only to face unforeseen consequences that challenge his understanding of history and destiny. *** Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater from September 26, 1975!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Assassination in Time” (September 26, 1975) ***WD00:47:07.739 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Three Scarlet Letters” (1947-1950)00:52:39.849 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD01:14:19.549 = Gang Busters, “Oklahoma Kid” (December 07, 1946)01:44:27.829 = Green Hornet, “Devil’s Playground” (July 11, 1939) (LQ)02:10:06.379 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Cherchezla

Before the legend of the Amityville Horror, there was a real-life nightmare—a family massacre, a shocking confession, and a story that still doesn’t add up.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Was there another gunman in the notorious Amityville House murders? (The Defeo Family Massacre) *** We’ve all heard of the Headless Horseman – but Sleepy Hollow's lesser-known ghost will terrify you all the more. (The Bronze Lady of Sleepy Hollow) *** Theodore Roosevelt was so tough, that during one of his speeches he was shot in the chest – but still kept going until his speech was over. And then there was Alice, his daughter – who may have been even tougher than Teddy! (A Bullet And a Voodoo Doll) *** An icy cold hand caresses a girl in the middle of the night. (A Comfort) *** For most people, spotti

Coming soon to a fragrance counter near you: “Eternal Essence" -- With Top Notes of Frankincense and a Whisper of the Afterlife.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/eaudeafterlife/Originally aired: February 17, 2025

HOUR ONE: We travel to the Antarctic – onto it, over it, and under it… and find some strange, and often terrifying things during the trip. (Antarctic Apparitions And Eerie Enigmas)===HOUR TWO: We are all familiar with humans’ desire to fly. There are many legends about flying horses in various parts of the world, and they all have common characteristics that make them difficult to dismiss as only aviation dreams of the ancient people. Do some myths and legends reveal ancient people had sufficient technical knowledge to produce sophisticated flying machines? (Ancient Mechanical Flying Horses) *** A man in China claims to have been abducted by aliens not just once… not just twice… but three times. But will you believe his story after hearing the details? (Flying on an Alien’s Back) *** There’s an odd grave marker at Riverside Cemetery in Wahpeton, North Dakota – and an odd story that goes along with it. I’ll tell you about the strange obelisk draped in rope and chains. (The Wahpeton Circus

Deep in the haunted woods of Cannock Chase, where werewolves roam, black-eyed children lurk, and eerie lights streak the sky, the line between legend and nightmare blurs—and something monstrous is always watching. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It began when a teenager made a deal with the Devil in the mid 1970s. That’s when the werewolf sightings began – and some experts say there is proof of their existence. (Werewolves of Central England) *** Some think they are escaped circus freaks, others that they are strange medical experiments gone wrong. Some believe them to be ghosts or demons. What are the terrifying white animals or entities people are seeing in Pennsylvania – and could it be more than one kind of creature? (Mystery Monsters From P.A.) *** A couple moves to an old mining town

Time is supposed to march forward—unyielding, unstoppable. But sometimes, the past refuses to stay put. Eerie time slips remind us that time isn’t as simple as it seems—because sometimes, it folds, blurs, and twists our reality.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Time is thought to be unstoppable. The past is gone -- and the future is unknown.  Or is it? (The Mystery of Time Slips) *** You may know them as tiny statues in your garden, but real gnomes are said to be fantastical creatures that harbor the secrets of the elements of the Earth. (Supernatural Gnomes) *** Mrs. Meiar was amiable and lived peaceably with her neighbors, but Christian—known locally as Devil Meiar—was regarded as the wickedest man in Ripley County, Indiana. (Righteous Retribution) *** So, what was it? An overactive imag

A musician incorporates a sacred voodoo chant into his music to revitalize his career. However, by exploiting this sacred ritual, the man incurs the wrath of a voodoo priest! *** Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of ESCAPE with the story, “Papa Benjamin!”See the animated GIF for this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0327Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Black Whale” (September 25, 1975) ***WD00:47:58.369 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Played Dead” (May 01, 1945) ***WD01:00:24.319 = The Creaking Door, “Imposter” (1964)01:30:11.439 = The Eleventh Hour, “Desperado In The Rain” (1941-1946)01:56:24.129 = Escape, “Papa Benjamin” (January 21, 1948)02:26

A scientist discovers his wife has been cheating on him. His revenge is to shrinking his wife and her lover to the size of dolls. *** Hear this tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of The Devil and Mr. O with the story, “Shrinking People!”See the animated GIF for this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0326Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Angels of Devil’s Mountain” (September 24, 1975) ***WD00:47:44.279 = Strange Adventure, “Shanghaied” (1945) ***WD00:51:43.959 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Clicking Silver Pen” (May 22, 1955) ***WD01:21:17.189 = The Avenger, The Shot In The Dark” (November 23, 1945) ***WD01:49:59.369 = BBC Ghost Story, “Crewe” (December, 2010)02:

From murdered brides and phantom hitchhikers to haunted ships and restless spirits, some spirits from the past refuse to stay buried.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: America is full of creepy tales about ghosts that give us chills. We’ll explore some of the most famous ones. (The Most Famous Ghosts In America) *** In 1996, in a quiet neighborhood in Austin, Texas, something terrible happened to six-year-old Katherine Korzilius. She was a sweet girl who wanted to show she could walk home alone from the mailbox. But when her family returned from shopping, Katherine was missing. What happened to her? Was it an accident, or something worse? (What Happened To Katherine Korzilius?) *** It’s October 21, 1638, and the quaint English village of Widecombe-in-the-moor is holding services at St. Pancras chu

Carl Panzram was a force of pure destruction—two decades of murder, arson, and brutality, all capped off with a chilling memoir where he made one thing clear: he never felt a shred of remorse.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: He was described as a man “too evil to live”. We’ll look at the brutal life of crime of Carl Panzram, a man some said was the personification of rage. (Too Evil to Live) *** Did a Nikola Tesla experiment cause the Tunguska Blast? (Tesla’s Death Ray) *** Bizarre happenings were centered around the Eddy home. The house was reported to be infested with supernatural beings of such numbers that had never been reported before, or since. The events were so powerful and strange, people came from all over the world to witness them. (People From Other Worlds) *** A woman’s new

In 1846, fourteen-year-old Angelique Cottin became known as the "Electric Girl" when she unleashed an unexplainable force that sent furniture flying, baffled scientists, and terrified priests, all while her family sought fortune from her mysterious powers.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In 1846, a 14-year-old peasant girl from rural France caught the attention of the country and eventually the world because of a strange current of electricity running through her. Angelique Cottin, a girl of small stature, was suddenly and uncontrollably moving furniture weighing hundreds of pounds across the room. In the end, over 2,000 witnesses saw the unexplainable phenomenon. Of the few recorded cases of psychokinesis throughout history, even fewer are as bizarre as the story of Angelique Cottin, AKA t

Zombies might be relentless brain-munchers, but the real terror is how quickly bad ideas spread—rising from the dead, infecting minds, and shambling through our culture long after they should’ve been buried.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The one great thing about a zombie apocalypse, if one were to ever take place, is that we might finally be free from the stupidity of politicians. Or… would we? (The Politics of the Zombie Apocalypse) *** We’ve heard quite a bit about supply shortage during the Covid pandemic – but how bad could it get, really? I mean, we’re not talking famine, right? We’re not going to go armed to the teeth in the streets to steel food from others, that’d be un-American. Well, tell that to the people of Richmond, Virginia in 1863 who rioted when the final straw fo

A night of ghost stories, fog, and a scavenger hunt for a lost lighthouse keeper's treasures turns into a spine-chilling adventure that Dylan and Fiona will never forget.Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025https://weirddarkness.com/HundredYearsFog-MTTranscript: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p845dpa

A desperate husband’s search for his missing wife on a remote, corpse-littered island unveils a chilling truth: something ancient, hungry, and unspeakable waits in the shadows, ready to devour more than just flesh.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A grieving husband finds himself on a remote island full of secrets, where isolation breeds dread and something sinister watches from the shadows. As he searches for answers, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur, leading him deeper into a horrifying mystery. That’s probably to be expected though if you go undercover to a body farm.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BodyFarmUndercover“I Went Undercover To a Body Farm” by Kevin Jones: https:/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Are you feeling a bit unlike your normal self nowadays? Micah Edwards understands, and tells us his own thoughts in the story “I’m Not Myself These Days”. We’ll read a few “Letters From Ben” by author Nick Botic. Jackson Barnard brings us an interesting techno-creepypasta in the story “Awaiting Input”. And we’ll end with a longer creepypasta that Redditors will eat up; it’s a tale by Holly Riordan called, “I Played a Game On Reddit”. But first, we’ll begin with Fritz Bassus as he brings us a very appropriately titled creepypasta, “I Don’t Experience Thursdays!”CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:56.430 = I Don’t Experience Thursdays00:09:31.692 = I Am Not Myself These Days00:

It’s the American Revolutionary War, and General George Washington's troops prepare for the Battle of Trenton. The soldiers are unnerved by the nightly appearance of a headless horseman, dressed in a Hessian uniform. Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of CBS Radio Mystery Theater and the episode, “The Headless Hessian” from September 23, 1975!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Headless Hessian” (September 23, 1975) ***WD00:46:46.249 = 2000 Plus, “Green Thing” (September 27, 1950) ***WD01:17:41.889 = The Unexpected, “Silver Fox” (September 19, 1948)01:32:57.959 = Unit 99, “Ambulance Follow-Up” (November 29, 1957) (LQ)01:58:39.669 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (Jan

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: “Black Mire” by J.C. Moore from the book, “Soured: A Collection Of Short Stories (Dark Intrigues Book 1)SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackMire“Black Mire” by J.C. Moore from the book, “Soured: A Collection Of Short Stories (Dark Intrigues Book 1): https://amzn.to/3tyRC2u=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifyi

In 1959, a quiet missionary village in Papua New Guinea became the site of one of history’s most astonishing UFO encounters—where a priest and his flock not only witnessed a hovering craft but exchanged waves with the humanoid figures aboard.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The English and Americans aren’t the only ones with vampire problems – in China they have a nasty vampire that is also a master of disguise. (Jiangshi, The Vampire) *** Papua New Guinea had an avalanche of UFO sightings in the late 1950s – and one of the most infamous involved a priest and his parish. (Father William and the Flying Saucer) *** “It looked like a baby’s body with long arms and legs. It had a big head about the same size as the body, it was sort of melon shaped.” That’s how Bill Bartlet described t

Long before Pazuzu terrorized audiences in *The Exorcist*, this ancient Mesopotamian demon struck fear into the hearts of the Assyrians and Babylonians—both as a harbinger of destruction and an unlikely protector against even greater evils.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The Exorcist is widely regarded as one of the most influential horror movies of all time. Even now, half a century after its release, it continues to terrify audiences, in large part due to its horrifying practical effects and iconic antagonist: Pazuzu. (Pazuzu, The Demon ‘The Exorcist’ Made Famous) *** Latoya Ammons and her family claim to have experienced demonic possession that began when they moved into what became known as the “house of 200 demons” in 2011. (The Haunting on Carolina Street) *** In the eerie depths o

A man en route to a Christmas dinner offers a young woman a ride home. While waiting at a train crossing, he encounters an unexpected train. Later, he's informed that no train has traversed those tracks for years and that the girl he assisted is part of local folklore! Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of Strange in the story “The Ghost Train” from 1955!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Solid Gold Soldiers” (September 22, 1975) ***WD00:47:51.699 = Richard Diamond, “The 200,000 Dollar Bundle” (September 24, 1949)01:17:23.591 = Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, “Witch Doctor” – Part 1 (1930) ***WD01:18:39.389 = Ripley’s Believe it Or Not, “Witch Doctor” – Part 2 (193

Two spinster cousins become the new owners of their ancestral manor. But the estate is haunted by the spirit of their late uncle! Hear the tale in tonight’s Old Time Radio marathon with CBS Radio Mystery Theater’s presentation of “The Third Person” from September 19, 1975!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Third Person” (September 19, 1975) ***WD00:48:01.109 = CBC Nightfall, “A Shortwave Goodbye” (January 09, 1981) ***WD01:17:54.059 = Mr and Mrs North, “The Norths Buy a Letter” (October 06, 1943)01:48:28.379 = Obsession, “Faith Is The Evidence” (May 12, 1952) ***WD02:18:22.269 = Origin of Superstition, “Bubbles in a Tea Cup” (1935) ***WD02:33:25.199 = Mystery Playhouse, “Turnab

A self-proclaimed witch in 1800s England used fake magic and poison to con her victims - until one murder too many brought her deadly schemes crashing down.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: What if we just discovered we're sharing Earth with another intelligent species? Scientists have found something mind-blowing, and if they are right, nothing is ever going to be the same. (When They Arrive – Earth’s First Contact Playbook) *** When a young boy stumbled upon a cave ritual in rural Mexico, he uncovered a terrifying cult led by a self-proclaimed goddess who had turned village farmers into willing executioners. (Blood Priestess of Yerba Buena) *** In the case of an 1816 murder, an old security guard recognized the attacker just by voice - but when the suspect ended up on death row, he swore they g

Centuries ago, fear and superstition led to bizarre and cruel witch trials, where the accused faced impossible tests—from floating in water to being weighed against Bibles—that often sealed their grim fate.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We’ve all heard of the Salem Witch Trials – but accusations of witchcraft took place everywhere, not just Massachusetts. But who were these individuals, and were they guilty of what they were convicted of and killed for? (People Killed As Witches) *** Of course, not all those charged with witchcraft died in the 1600s during the witch trial mania – some died much much later, like the 21st century. Yes, it still happens even today. (Modern Witch Killings) *** The ways witches were tested during the mass hysteria of the witch trials resulted in some bizarre

Long before the modern UFO craze, cowboys, trappers, and even future U.S. presidents reported eerie lights, sky-borne serpents, and crashed crafts with mysterious hieroglyphs—suggesting that the Wild West may have had more than just outlaws lurking in the night.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: If you have seen the film, Cowboys and Aliens then the idea of spacecraft in the Wild West will not be so, well, alien to you. Although the film, as enjoyable as it is, is one-hundred percent fiction, there are numerous accounts of UFO and alien encounters in the tentative years of the United States. (Real Encounters of Cowboys And Aliens) *** Michael and Janet wouldn’t report their UFO abduction for ten years out of fear of not being believed. But once they told the story, it would set the Ufology commu

A dissatisfied inventor creates a time machine to travel back to the past and murder his father, aiming to preempt his own existence! Hear this tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of MindWebs in the story “Running Around!”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Coffin With The Golden Nails” (September 19, 1975) ***WD00:47:56.829 = MindWebs, “Running Around / Swords of Ifthan” (1973)01:11:09.059 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Counterfeit Politician” (1965) ***WD01:12:14.349 = Mystery In The Air, “Crime and Punishment” (September 25, 1947)01:38:46.539 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Beautiful Science” (February 15, 1946)02:04:20.799 = Mr District Attorney, “Intimidated Jury” (

In the heart of Hagley Wood, a skeleton hidden inside a hollow tree sparked decades of eerie graffiti, whispered conspiracies, and chilling rumors that she may have been a WWII spy silenced forever.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Was a woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England actually a WWII German spy? (Bella in the Wych Elm) *** Jonathan Reed couldn’t bear to be separated from his wife ... so he moved into her tomb. (Til Death Do Us Part) *** Dr. Milton Rokeach forced three men who all believed themselves to be the Messiah to live together for two years in an effort to bring them out of their irrationality. But what Rokeach learned had little to do with the men themselves. (The Three Christs of Ypsilanti) *** A bodiless voice torments a lone beachgoer camping out. (Spirit Voice on

Complete isolation may seem terrifying at first, but for those who work alone, it slowly shifts from a chilling void to an inescapable routine—until something, or someone, breaks the silence.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Complete isolation sounds horrifying, but for people who work alone, it just becomes part of the process. *** Fog and mist are a staple of creating a perfect horror atmosphere. In some cases, such as movies like “The Fog” or “The Mist”, it is the creeping haze that is the danger itself. But then there is the true story from the Florida woods of a supernatural fog bank that appeared to eat people alive. *** How did The Devil's footprint get in a rock in North Carolina? *** One of our Weirdo family members didn’t used to believe in the supernatural – but that changed

HOUR ONE: 7-year-old Maria went missing in 1957, and while her body was later found, her murder was never solved and the case went cold – until 50 years later when the case was finally solved and closed. But it turns out everybody was wrong. (A Cold Case Finally Solved… Then Unsolved) *** If you take State Route 375 through Nevada you will pass by the infamous Area-51. But of course they are not going to let you in, even if you ask nicely. But State Route 375 isn’t called the Extraterrestrial Highway just because of one area you can’t visit – there’s a lot more to it than that. (The 98-Mile Extraterrestrial Highway) *** Hikers sometimes get lost in the woods, as do children of course. But those on bikes almost never disappear; but there is one tragic case of a fat tire rider who couldn’t be found. (The Vanished Mountain Biker) *** In 1910 two witnesses see a pair of lights that transform into radiant beings with “human form.” You might dismiss the report as misidentification of ball lightnin

A man suffers head trauma in a train crash, and upon regaining consciousness discovers that his wife is married to a different man, and that he was declared dead six years earlier – and he’s also wanted for murder! Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of Inner Sanctum with the story “Dead Man’s Holiday!”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Prison of Glass” (September 16, 1975) ***WD00:46:46.919 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Mystery of the Burning Light” (1945-1947) ***WD01:11:02.999 = Sherlock Holmes, “Great Gandolfo” (October 22, 1945)01:40:34.619 = Inner Sanctum, “Dead Man’s Holiday” (June 19, 1945)02:11:03.769 = The Key, “Union Corruption” (1956)02:36:58.249 =

Ruthie Mae McCoy fought her whole life to escape the violence and fear of Chicago’s public housing, but when intruders slipped through her medicine cabinet and into her apartment, her worst nightmare became horrifyingly real.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ruthie Mae McCoy was the type who talked to herself and cursed strangers on the street. When she called 911 to report that someone was coming through the medicine cabinet of her Abbott Homes apartment, she might have been hallucinating. But she wasn’t. (They Came Through The Mirror) *** Who was the mysterious woman who spoke a language no-one could understand? What was inside the box she held in her hands? What was the meaning of the markings on the round metal object she arrived in? Those are just some of the questions no one has been able t

In the summer of 1963, a mysterious crater, eerie lights, and a baffling military response turned the quiet town of Charlton, England into the center of a UFO controversy that still refuses to be neatly explained.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did someone steal from you? There's an ancient curse for that. A rival stressing you out? There's a curse for that, too. As it turns out, cursing one's adversaries is pretty timeless, and I’ll share a few real curses you might consider using against your own enemies.  (Curses To Use Against Your Foes) *** “I never would have believed that Viola could do such a thing. She never had much to say and always did what she was told. She went to church regular, loved gospel music and was a hard worker.” That’s what one of Viola Hyatt’s relatives said af

People have been saying for decades that Paul McCartney died in 1966 and was secretly replaced by a look-alike, but what really keeps the theory alive are the eerie clues hidden in Beatles songs and album covers.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s one of the strangest conspiracy theories ever created by mortal man. Was Beatles legend Paul McCartney killed in 1966 and replaced with a look-alike? We look at the evidence for and against this bizarre rumor. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/NowhereMan“Nowhere Man: The Paul McCartney Death Conspiracy” posted at The UnRedacted:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/paulisdead=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to giv

Some say Zozo is just a trick of the mind, but after countless chilling Ouija board encounters and centuries of whispered warnings, maybe it’s something far more sinister.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The Zozo demon has allegedly harassed hundreds via their Ouija boards. But is this demonic force from the spirit world or from our own minds? *** Citizens of Van Meter, Iowa were confronted with a tall, human-like figure with bat-like wings, a single horn on its head, and it, apparently, was bullet-proof. What was this supernatural creature people were seeing? *** A bride-to-be becomes worried when her fiance disappears – so she contacts a psychic friend to see if she can help. *** Something sinister creeps into a Christian boarding house. *** Bram Stoker wrote his classic novel “Dracula” in

The true events of the Battle of Alcatraz occurred May 2-4, 1946. Inmates attempted an escape by overpowering a guard and seizing weapons, taking hostages, and accessing the prison’s dock to steal a boat. This is the true story of how their plan failed miserably – and fatally. Hear the tale, created and produced only one week later, in this Old Time Radio marathons’ episode of Gang Busters from May 11, 1946!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Little Old Lady Killer” (September 15, 1975) ***WD00:47:26.949 = Diary of Fate, “Rollie Andrews” (August 03, 1948) ***WD01:15:04.429 = BBC Fear on 4, “Dead Man’s Boots” (February 01, 1991)01:45:07.829 = Five After The Hour, “Make Out With a Poem”

With the power out, the internet gone, and strange noises in the night, a family huddles together—desperate to understand what’s happening beyond their locked doors.Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

Growing up is hard enough, but for the children of serial killers, the weight of their parents' horrific crimes is a shadow that never fades.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Many people have claimed to see ghosts near the iconic “Hollywood” sign in California – but one particular ghost is seen more often than the others – and it comes with a sad story. *** Weirdo family member Andrew Horne tells of his ghostly experience in Gettysburg. *** Why did Nellie Blye intentionally check herself into an asylum for a harrowing ten days? *** Statistically speaking, you will walk past a murderer 10.76 times in your life. But what if you didn't just walk past a murderer - what if they were a part of your family and you didn't know it?CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disc

When a reclusive miser turns up dead with an axe to the head, his family's buried secrets and bitter rivalries start spilling out, and no one walks away clean.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ebeneezer Scrooge had nothing on a man named Charles Henry. Charles was miserly, and cruel. No doubt he had a long list of people who could’ve been accused of wanting him dead. *** When it comes to B-movie horror, you can’t do much better than the 1958 classic “The Blob”. But don’t believe it’s just science fiction – reports have been coming for years of people in real life actually coming across some type of amorphous creatures very similar to what was originally seen on the big screen. *** The Conjuring, The Amityville Horror, Annabelle, and many other books and films have been based on Ed and L

A relentless horde of flesh-eating ants advances in the Brazilian jungle, and a plantation owner must fight them off – or be devoured alive! Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of “Escape!”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghost Plane” (September 12, 1975) ***WD00:48:09.539 = The Clock, “The Good Valet” (March 09, 1947)01:12:47.979 = Sounds of Darkness, “Snow White Seven Accidents” (January 12, 1968)01:36:19.819 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Speed” (March 03, 1972)02:05:22.609 = Dimension X, “And The Moon Be Still As Bright” (September 29, 1950)02:35:46.289 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Ghost Ship” (April 24, 1945) ***WD02:48:22.629 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woma

When journalist Carter follows the trail of a notorious supernatural vigilante, he uncovers a city on the brink, a war in the shadows, and a truth more dangerous than he ever imagined.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday (or “Fiction Friday” since I’m getting this out so late), where I bring you tales of horror fiction, sci-fi, and classic creeps. Tonight I’m actually bringing you three separate stories, but they are part of a single series titled “The Supernatural Vigilante Association”. It’s a dark story, very well written, and has an interesting noir feel to it that I would not have expected for creepypasta about anti-heroes with superpowers. The author goes by the pen name “Wound Licker”, and I’ve got a link to his Facebook page in the show description, a

A washed-up ventriloquist discovers the perfect dummy to revitalize his act, but the doll's maker plans to possess his soul in exchange! Hear the tale in CBS Radio Mystery Theater – part of this 5-hour Old Time Radio marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Voice of Death” (September 11, 1975) ***WD00:46:45.189 = Strange Wills, “Singapore Liz” (November 02, 1946)01:17:22.239 = Witch’s Tale, “Physician To The Dead” (November 08, 1934) ***WD01:47:04.069 = Basil Rathbone’s Word Detective, “Stoic” (November 06. 1059) ***WD01:50:59.349 = X Minus One, “The Dwellers In Silence” (November 10, 1955)02:15:57.579 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)02:40:30.82

A father’s sins often haunt the son, but in the case of Ion Rimaru—dubbed the Vampire of Bucharest—his brutal killing spree eerily mirrored his father’s unsolved crimes, leading to one of Romania’s most horrifying true crime sagas.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ion Rimaru is a murderer like no other – vampirism, cannibalism, necrophilia – and why shouldn’t he? After all, he’s taking after his serial killer father. (The Disturbing Crimes of a Father and Son) *** A neural network named "Norman" is disturbingly different from other types of artificial intelligence. How? Well, for one… it’s a psychopath. (Meet Norman, The Artificially Intelligent Psychopath) *** Twenty high school students all lost consciousness and collapsed under mysterious circumstances during class on Tuesday

Recently declassified files expose decades of eerie UFO encounters, bizarre sightings, and mysterious figures—could they be proof that we are not alone?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Top Secret CIA files have emerged from the 1950s exposing the explosive truth about alien UFOs visiting earth. (Bigger Than Roswell) *** After the wealthy and prominent Blanche Monnier fell in love with a commoner, her mother did the unthinkable in an attempt to stop it – locking her in her room for years on end. (Locked Away For Falling In Love) *** A similar story to that of Blanche Monnier, is the imprisonment of Elisabeth Fritzl. She spent 24 years in captivity, confined to a makeshift cellar and repeatedly tortured - by her own father. (The Horrifying Case of Elisabeth Fritzl) *** Despite having one husband a

A woman is the subject of local rumors suggesting she is a vampire. Her husband notices his health declining and eventually follows her to a graveyard, seeking to uncover the truth about his wife!Hear the tale in this Old Time Radio marathon in “Tales of the Frightened!”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ides of March” (September 10, 1975) ***WD00:48:09.039 = BBC Spine Chillers, “The Cupboard Beneath The Stairs” (April 2006)01:03:28.089 = Strange, “The Flying Dutchman” (1955) ***WD01:17:01.949 = Suspense, “Customers Like Murder” (March 23, 1943)01:46:23.539 = Tales of the Frightened, “The Vampire Sleeps” (1963)01:51:51.189 = Tales From The Tomb, “Hooked” (ADU)01:56:57.069 = Theat

Long before ‘Twin Peaks’ captivated audiences with its eerie small-town secrets, a real-life unsolved murder in Sand Lake, New York—filled with mystery, hidden lives, and a cast of suspicious characters—became the chilling inspiration behind the story of Laura Palmer.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84z49nInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did you know that Laura Palmer's death on TV’s “Twin Peaks” was inspired by a real-life murder case? (The Real-Life Murder Case That Inspired “Twin Peaks”) *** Most people laugh at, or outright dismiss, the possibility that numerous hair-covered humanoids could exist in the U.K., and without ever getting caught or killed. But, some cases and tales do seem to stand the test of time. Although, many of the creatures that appear in such tales – which date back centuries – may not be

From eerie vanishings and cryptic letters to chilling disappearances that defy explanation, we explore the most baffling unsolved mysteries where people seem to fade into thin air, leaving behind nothing but questions.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p977nt2Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind evidence that is even stranger than the vanishing itself. (Strange Vanishings and Spooky Letters) *** In the summer of 1989 in the suburbs of Kansas City, three young women went missing – and they are still missing even now, decades later. Their killer refuses to say where they are buried. (The Missing Victims of Richard Grissom) *** Sometimes people disappear without a trace, while others leave behind On a fall evening in 2009, the Jamison family disappeared into the woods of Ok

The Shadow investigates a mad scientist who has developed a device capable of freezing time and repeating the same hour over and over!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Other Life” (September 08, 1975) ***WD00:47:38.279 = Price of Fear, “Not Wanted On This Voyage” (1973-1983) ***WD01:16:34.689 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Vanishing Magician” (November 06, 1943) ***WD01:47:37.539 = Quiet Please, “Green Light” (January 26, 1948)02:12:41.729 = Radio City Playhouse, “Hit And Run” (August 14, 1948) ***WD02:43:14.209 = Richard Diamond, “The Jerome J. Jerome Case” (September 17, 1949)03:12:46.177 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Church Steeple” (1940s) ***WD03:14:13.649 = The Saint,

June and Jennifer Gibbons, twin sisters bound by silence and an eerie connection, lived a haunting life filled with creativity and madness.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Al Adamson, the beloved cult-horror director of such schlocky films as PSYCHO A-GO-GO and DRACULA VS. FRANKENSTEIN – was murdered in what can only be called a scene from one of his movies brought to life. (Murder Of The Horror Movie Maker) *** It’s said that the devout Saint Joseph of Cupertino could fly, he could read people’s thoughts, and could create rain during a drought. So why would the church do everything in its power to hide him from the masses of Christian believers? (The Flying Saint With Telepathic Abilities) *** A man sees two ghostly figures in a window’s reflection – and one of them is holding a strange o

Can reading about the paranormal actually open a door to something otherworldly? Some real-life accounts suggest the act of delving into the supernatural may invite more than just stories – it may invite something far darker.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: As long as there has been talk of evil spirits, ghosts, and demons, there have been tales of ways to bind, subdue, and imprison them. (Bizarre Real Demon Traps) *** Is it possible that reading about the world of the paranormal can somehow expose a person to it? (Can Reading A Book Open a Paranormal Door?) *** A truck driver passes a specter on a night road. (Night Driving In Alabama Left Me Speechless) *** The 1964 murder of Kitty Genovese – killed in front of 38 people, yet no one came to her aid - became an American legend. But how much of

Lady Neville is determined to host the most extraordinary party in history. To achieve this, she extends an invitation to the most infamous guest of all—the Grim Reaper! Hear the story in this Old Time Radio marathon with the CBC program, Nightfall!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sleepwalker” (September 05, 1975) ***WD00:47:34.049 = Mystery House, “Dagger In The Dark” (July 05, 1946) ***WD01:14:32.769 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Duel”01:44:43.679 = Night Beat, “Juvenile Gangster” (June 26, 1950) ***WD02:14:37.569 = CBC Nightfall, “Guest of Honor” (January 02, 1981) ***WD02:45:01.559 = Mr. And Mrs. North, “The Contagious Confession” (September 22, 1943) ***WD03:14:57.429 = Obsession,

HOUR ONE: “The devil made me do it.” It’s an excuse that has been used so often by so many that it has lost its meaning, and its effectiveness. So only a fool or a madman would commit a horrible act and then try to blame it on the devil or a demon… unless, of course, that person truly believes that is exactly what happened to them. (A Demon Made Me Do It) *** The little Norwegian village of Bærum Verk still stands as an old foundry settlement, and is an active place, both as a place to work, and as a place to live – and as a place to keep living even after you’re dead. (The Most Haunted Village in Norway) *** There are more than a few stories from upright citizens around the world who claim to have seen tiny humans. I’m not talking about the diminutive human beings we used to classify as dwarves or midgets until we became more enlightened. I’m talking about short, maybe two-foot tall, perfectly proportioned people. (Big Stories About Little People)==========HOUR TWO: Like many desolate places

A group of scientists embarks on a mission to destroy unstable planets when they find an alien intelligence that begins to question its purpose. Hear the story in this Old Time Radio marathon’s episode of MindWebs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Special Undertaking” (September 04, 1975) ***WD00:47:54.469 = The Black Mass, “O Mirror Mirror” (February 12, 1964) ***WD01:03:48.229 = MindWebs, “The Dark Star” (July 07, 1978) ***WD01:34:04.769 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Canned Heat” (1939-1948)01:35:13.054 = Out Of This World, “Dead of Night” (February 28, 1947) ***WD02:05:55.339 = Mystery In The Air, “Black Cat” (September 18, 1947) ***WD02:32:18.049 = Molle Mystery Theater,

Beverley Allitt was trusted to care for the most vulnerable patients, but under her nurse’s uniform hid an evil monster that turned a children's ward to a scene of nightmares.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Beverly Allitt was a children's nurse… and also one of Britain's most notorious killers. (Angel of Death: Inside the Mind of a Serial Child Killer) *** It was John Wilkes Booth who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln… but Booth had an assassin as well, coming after him. (The Man Who Murdered The Assassin) *** Many haunted locations are popular with ghost hunters and fans of the paranormal – but what if your business is being destroyed because ghosts are scaring off your customers? (Popular Australian Tourist Attraction Has a Ghost Problem) *** Imagine having a strange dream about bein

There’s something deeply unsettling about dolls, but when they start moving on their own, whispering in the dark, and leaving behind scratches, that’s when the real nightmares begin.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Haunted dolls seems to be a dime a dozen, and can even be found on sale, but for all of the strange phenomena surrounding these creations, surely the most frightening of all, are dolls that are not only haunted, but also the residences of hateful, violent forces that seek to harm or destroy us. (Sinister Accounts of Evil Haunted Dolls) *** A woman who had never experienced anything paranormal, suddenly has odd things happen around her after visiting a spiritualist. (Has Our Home Been Invaded By A Paranormal Entity Since Visiting a Spiritualist?) *** He’s tall, he takes over your tho

Ever felt completely stuck, like there’s no way out? That’s exactly where we were—trapped in sin with no hope of rescue. But God stepped in, not because we earned it, but because of His incredible grace that we receive through faith.Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…Original message from Robert Jeffress: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/WorksGraceFaithHow To Escape Eternal Darkness: https://weirddarkness.com/EternalDarkness(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)===Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.==="I ha

IN THIS EPISODE: A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” *** “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” *** “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” *** “Phil And The Dark Man” *** “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” *** “The Ancient Ram Inn” *** “The Haunted House on the Hudson” *** “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…(Sorry, but time stamps have been lost in time.)SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/GhostSlave(Most author/source links in this episode have been lost over time, sorry.)“A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” written by Troy Taylor (from the

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:02.211 = Let Us In (Non-Fiction)00:04:07.152 = The Dead Arm’s Warning (Non-Fiction)00:06:12.830 = The Highland Grey Man (Non-Fiction)00:14:45.288 = The Village Outside of Time (Non-Fiction)00:19:11.622 = The Blessed Statue (Non-Fiction)00:24:07.192 = The Fibber Tree (Fiction)00:31:58.535 = Roanoke (Fiction)00:44:31.835 = The Oneirophage (Fiction)00:48:17.678 = Show CloseSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/LetUsIn(Sorry – source links to many of the stories in this episode have been lost since originally uploaded in 2018.)(FICTION) “The Fibber Tree” submitted by Christine Baerbock(FICTION) “Roanoke” submitted by De

An expedition to the Arctic uncovers the body of a man encased in crystal within an artificial cave beneath a glacier. The team transports the crystalline body back to a museum, where it begins to thaw, leading to unforeseen consequences! Hear this story in Macabre from January 01, 1962 – and hear more old time radio show programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Portrait of Death” (September 02, 1975) ***WD00:48:00.179 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Mystery of the Thing” (1937) ***WD01:13:12.199 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Father and Son” (1945-1947) ***WD01:37:45.819 = Sherlock Holmes, “Manor House Case” (October 15, 1945) ***WD02:07:28.809 = Inner Sanctum, “Portrait of Death” (J

On the last day of school before spring break, Adam’s simple kick of a stone leads him to an encounter with a terrifying zombie rat—and a very strange solution to keep it at bay.Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

In January 2000, something massive drifted through the night sky over southwestern Illinois – so big and strange that a handful of small-town cops, watching from different locations, tracked it in real time over their radios, completely baffled by what they were seeing.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The strange sighting of a UFO in the year 2000 still has people looking to the skies of southwestern Illinois. *** “Frankenstein” Author Mary Shelley kept her dead husband’s heart for thirty years! *** If you’ve ever wanted to play a game of catch with a ghost boy, race a phantom Camaro, or encounter a mythological beast, Clinton Road in New Jersey should be your next destination. *** In Malawi vampires attack people and suck blood from them. This is not lore or scary story-telling… it’s

In 1921, the thriving Black community of Greenwood in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was turned to ashes in one of the deadliest and most deliberately buried acts of racial violence in American history.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Greenwood Avenue featured luxury shops, restaurants, movie theaters, a library, pool halls and nightclubs… until late May and early June of 1921. Then a brutal race riot took place in this suburb of Tulsa, Oklahoma. Which is tragically ironic, watching the news and seeing what is happening all over the USA today. You could almost think that nothing has changed. We’ll look at what happened in Greenwood, Oklahoma over 100 years ago.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:59.809 = Before The Tragedy00:09:53.027 = The Greenwood M

The illegitimate son of a baron, with the assistance of his deceased mother's spirit, seeks to claim his rightful inheritance from his overbearing father. Hear this story in CBS Radio Mystery Theater in this marathon of Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Smile of Death” (September 01, 1975) ***WD00:48:22.649 = Dark Fantasy, “Pennsylvania Turnpike” (March 20, 1942) ***WD01:14:46.519 = The Diary of Fate, “Stanley Becker” (July 27, 1948) ***WD01:40:50.449 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Journey Home” (February 26, 1989)02:10:14.109 = Five After the Hour, “Foxhole Conversation” (July 04, 1945) 02:35:46.189 = 5-Minute Mysteries, “Blood Brothers” (1947-1950)02:41:23.679 = Gan

In the remote Canadian wilderness, an ill-fated hunting trip turns into a nightmare when one of the guides vanishes into the night, leaving behind only his screams of burning feet and a trail of something far more terrifying than any beast of the forest.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: “The Wendigo” is a novella written by Algernon Blackwood. It was originally published in the 1910 collection “The Lost Valley and Other Stories” which I’ve placed a link to in the show notes. The story involves a hunting party that gets separated in the Canadian wilderness in search for moose. One of the party members is abducted by the legendary Wendigo. Fellow author Robert Aickman once said of the story, it’s "...one of the (possibly) six great masterpieces in the field". Here’s hoping you agree w

A man becomes convinced that in a previous life he murdered the husband of the Marquise de Pompadour. Hear the story in this marathon’s episode of “The Clock” – plus more Old Time Radio programs to listen to in the dark!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder By Proxy” (August 29, 1975) ***WD00:48:30.829 = The Clock, “The man Who Lived Once Before” (March 02, 1947)01:13:36.169 = Sounds of Darkness, “Playing With Fire” (January 05, 1968)01:39:25.769 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Cemetery” (February 25, 1972)02:09:15.029 = Dimension X, “Dr. Grimshaw’s Sanitorium” (September 22, 1950) ***WD02:40:40.669 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Dead Man’s Paradise” (April 17, 1945) ***WD (LQ)02:53:3

Beneath the forests of Kentucky, Mammoth Cave hides a labyrinth of ghostly souls, eerie echoes, and dark secrets that have lingered for centuries.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Where did Bram Stoker get his idea for Dracula? Hint – it was not, as many believe, Vlad the Impaler. (Bram Stoker’s Inspiration) *** Ronald Gene Simmons went on a 16 person murder spree – and 14 of them were his own family. (Serial Killer Ronald Gene Simmons) *** In the world of Harry Potter, figures like Grindewald and Voldemort meet in dark rooms to work their evil magic plans against those whom they consider enemies. But is there a real-life version of such dark magic meetings? (Grindelwald and Secret Societies) *** A dark figure appears out of nowhere to terrify a man in his own home. (Inter-Dimensional Shadow Pe

It’s “Thriller Thursday” when I bring you stories of horror fiction!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: I have four stories to share with you! The first three are all from Weirdo family members! JohnlockedDancer brings the original short story, “I’m a Freebatch Shipper”. Cole Smallwood sent me his creepy tale called “The Beastly Dog Pack”. And John Parrish submitted his fiction story, “The Neighbor.” And later, it’s a longer creepypasta from author Stephanie Scissom called “To Keep a Promise”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:27.149 = I’m a Free-Batch Shipper00:03:25.278 = The Beastly Dog Pack00:05:35.663 = The Neighbor00:15:29.149 = To Keep a Promise, Part 100:34:45.465 = To Keep a Promise, Part 201:00:10.729 = Sh

Before Freddy Krueger haunted dreams on Elm Street, a real-life nightmare plagued Hmong refugees—young men mysteriously dying in their sleep, a terrifying phenomenon that remains unexplained to this day.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Children dying in their sleep while having terrible nightmares. It’s not just a movie plot from a Wes Craven film – it really happened, and inspired the Nightmare on Elm Street franchise. (The Terrifying True Syndrome That Inspired A Nightmare on Elm Street) *** We’re used to seeing someone on television or in movies die from a gunshot or stabbing, knowing they were just pretending – that the gun was using blanks, or the knife was using a retractable blade. But what we don’t often hear are the times that those prop weapons end up killing someone for real.

A traveler is compelled to spend the night at a remote house of a mysterious gentleman – finding both isolation and the paranormal! Hear this story in BBC’s Ghost Story, “A Recluse” inside this marathon of Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Night of the Howling Dog” (August 28, 1975) ***WD00:48:02.439 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: The Adventure Begins” (March 18, 1944)01:14:37.999 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: Conversation In The Casket” (March 25, 1944)01:41:07.759 = Adventures By Morse, “A Coffin For The Lady: Deepest Grave in the World” (April 01, 1944)02:07:34.569 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Green-Eyed Divorce” (August 0

Some houses hold memories, but on Camp Avenue, the past refuses to rest—where the echoes of a brutal night in 1978 still linger, and the question remains: can the dead ever truly leave?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The ax murders in Villisca, Iowa. The Defeo murders made famous by the Amityville Horror. Two crime scenes where no one heard a thing. The same thing happened in the charming little area of Churchill’s Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. (No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders) *** Lily Dale… where Spiritualism is celebrated and practiced more than just the spooky months. Populated by hundreds of psychics and mediums, it has become a kind of tourist attraction for those seeking a psychic reading. (Welcome to Lily Dale) *** Bowden Road in Hunts

When filmmaker David Crowley and his family were found dead in their home, what seemed like a tragic murder-suicide quickly spiraled into a chilling tale of conspiracy, government secrecy, and unanswered mysteries.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A Minnesota man espousing a coming “New World Order” was found dead with his family in 2015. Was it a murder-suicide as investigators say, or could it be that the government had him silenced to keep from speaking the truth? (Death of a Conspiracy Theorist) *** A girl finds out her family all her life had hidden the fact that she grew up in a haunted house. But the secret came out when she found the photos that were taken of the evidence ghosts left behind. (We Only Knew It As The Entity) *** In the early 1900s women simply weren’t usually allowed to t

Archaeologists discover an obsidian sacrificial knife that may have been used to sacrifice a victim to an Aztec god! Hear this story in “The Witch’s Tale” along with 11 more Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Eavesdropper” (August 27, 1975) ***WD00:48:33.949 = Unit 99, “Possible Market Burglary” (November 15, 1957) ***WD01:14:32.659 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD01:30:03.249 = Dark Venture, “The Man in 206” (December 02, 1946) ***WD02:00:21.319 = The Weird Circle, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (November 12, 1944)02:29:03.189 = The Whistler, “Confession” (January 31, 1943) ***WD02:59:41.509 = Strange Wills, “Penthouse Orphan”

In 1848, the crew of the HMS Daedalus spotted something slithering through the waves—an enormous sea serpent that would spark controversy, fuel headlines, and baffle experts for centuries. Did they really spot a sea monster?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: On August 6th, 1848 the crew of the HMS Daedalus spotted something monstrous from the deep – and it has become the most well-documented sea serpent sighting in history. (The HMS Daedalus Sea Monster) *** A notorious criminal is brought to justice, and later found to have just as notorious of a brain. (Hanging of a Notorious Brain) *** A burst of UFO activity took place on New Year’s Eve outside of New York in 1982… so many sightings and reports it was impossible to ignore, even by skeptics. (The Hudson Valley Flap) *** A social experiment

We’ll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it’s supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at several cases of reported poltergeist activity and try to determine if it’s supernatural, human in nature, or possibly a little of both. (Poltergeists) *** Bigfoot, Sasquatch, Yeti, the Abominable Snowman… unexplained and unproven two-legged hairy beasts are seen all over the world. But there is another strange hairy ape like creature in North America that doesn’t get the same amount of press – but is just as mysterious and frightening as the others. (The Mysterious Devil Monkeys of North America) *** Weirdo family member Danny Rendon tells the true story of… (The Horror on Harbor Lights Dr

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not tells us about the Death’s Head Moth and the only people who never gain weight! This and many more Old Time Radio programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Person To Be Notified” (August 25, 1975)00:48:30.179 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “Death’s Head Moth” (June 02, 1947) ***WD00:49:41.489 = The Saint “The Case of the Lonesome Slab” (January 22, 1950) ***WD01:18:07.459 = Sam Spade, “The Mad Scientist Caper” (July 25, 1948) ***WD01:43:51.179 = The Sealed Book, “Stranger In The House” (May 06, 1945) ***WD02:13:57.119 = The Shadow, “Guest of Death” (December 18, 1938) ***WD02:43:46.889 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Meatballs Are Murder” (

A devoted father and long-distance truck driver vanished in Arizona’s Tonto National Forest under chillingly bizarre circumstances, leaving behind only a locked truck and haunting eyewitness accounts.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In May 1995, Devin Williams, a devoted father and trucker, vanished under mysterious circumstances in Arizona's Tonto National Forest. His journey turned into a mystery, marked by sightings of a semi-truck driving erratically and Devin's last known moments of confusion. Despite an abandoned truck with undisturbed cargo and the eerie discovery of his skull two years later, the question remains: What happened to Devin Williams in those remote woods? (The Bizarre Disappearance of Truck Driver Devin Williams) *** What do astronomers say about those who deny the moon landin

A bustling New England mill turned into a scene of unimaginable horror as the Pemberton Mill's collapse in 1860 claimed dozens of lives, leaving behind a terrifying tale of disaster.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The ghost of a man in gray haunts a London theater. *** The boogeyman – where did he come from, and is he based on a real person? *** A disaster that took place at the Pemberton Mill on January 10, 1860 – a disaster that left a community, and a nation stunned! *** A night of children telling scary stories to each other turns into the real thing. *** A young girl bumps into her father in the hallway… which is impossible, as her father isn’t home. *** James Bond, 007 himself tells his own personal story of the paranormal. Sir Roger Moore tells of his terrifying experience. *** A you

HOUR ONE: When you think of human sacrifice, you might picture Aztec or Mayan ceremonies, or maybe a Satanic cult standing in a pentagram with a naked woman on an altar – possibly even a volunteer. Personally, I picture Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. While civilizations and groups such as these certainly did (and maybe still do) their share of brutal sacrificing, they are by no means the only ones that conducted death rituals. Some will most certainly surprise, and possibly disturb, you. (Sadistic Sacrificing of Souls) *** A shadow person is a humanoid figure that you perceive in a patch of shadow. Some believe that they are supernatural spirits or extra-dimensional beings. What are they? Paranormal researchers have a theory, neuroscientists have another theory. (Contact With a Shadow Man) *** An astronomy professor says we should begin focusing on space archaeology – starting with our own moon. Why? Well, he believes E.T. might have left a clue there of his existence. (Extraterrestrial Evidence on

While science offers an explanation for sleep paralysis, the haunting tales of shadowy figures, demons, and unearthly whispers remind us that, in the dead of night, the line between reality and nightmare blurs.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It feels like a demon trapping you inside your own body. For some, it’s a faceless entity trying to suffocate them. For others, it’s a creepy old witch with long, dirty claws. Others believe it’s alien abduction, and some even see the face of dead relatives during these attacks. However it happens, whatever is seen or felt, whatever the truth of the phenomenon may be… sleep paralysis is always terrifying. (Stories of Sleep Paralysis) *** It was the single most destructive fire in American history, on October 8, 1871 a large portion of the midwest burned

Mental institutions have a way of leaving their mark—whether it’s through the haunting tales of abandoned asylums, the horrifying experiences shared by patients and staff, or the disturbing reality of 19th-century facilities that turned human suffering into a spectacle.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Mental Institutions, psychiatric hospitals, lunatic asylums… whatever you want to call them, they can do good work if given the right resources and staff, helping patients to live through or possibly even overcome mental health crises. But even in the more well-funded locations, nightmares still occur according to both staff and patients. And even when those institutions are abandoned and left to rot, many refuse to release the tormented souls who have somehow found themselves entrapped there in

A man has the uncanny and unsettling ability to predict the deaths of people around him. *** Hear the story in CBC Nightfall’s story, “Dreamy” – along with 10 more Old Time Radio programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Terror In The Air” (August 22, 1975) ***WD00:48:20.359 = CBC Nightfall, “Dreamy” (March 27, 1981)01:20:49.269 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “The Missing Sparkler” (August 25, 1943) ***WD01:51:17.789 = Obsession, “Kiss of Kismet” (October 03, 1950) ***WD02:14:59.399 = Origin of Superstition, “Hat On a Bed” (1935) ***WD02:29:13.919 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Needs An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD02:56:26.879 = Price of Fear, “Meeting In Athens

Watch the VIDEO version of the LIVE SCREAM: https://weirddarkness.com/livescream20251125/IN THIS EPISODE: We’ve always been fascinated by the supernatural. Ghost stories, eerie events, even trying to communicate with the other side. In this month’s LiveScream I’m diving into a book by Troy Taylor that’s first chapter is one of the most in-depth studies of the history of Spiritualism you’ve likely ever heard without being a paranormal historian yourself!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cabinet of Curiosities” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/40dqvY8Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying p

Hidden deep in the Czech countryside, Houska Castle wasn’t built to protect anyone—it was built to trap something far more sinister within.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Constructed near Prague in the 13th century, Houska Castle has housed mad scientists, Nazis, and perhaps even "demons." (Houska Castle And Its Gateway To Hell) *** In the 1980s, Theresa Knorr brutally murdered her two daughters—with the help of her sons. (The Murder Of The Knorr Daughters) *** Due to the fact that they are homes for children who are unwanted, abandoned, or orphaned… orphanages are naturally sad places even when shown in the light of day. But in the dark, the sadness can turn to terror as a whole different crowd of children make themselves known… the ghosts of those who died there. (Ghost Stories From Orp

“You’ll Spoil Your Dinner” by Dean Vargas, age 7 ¾ “Rising From The Dead” by Max W, age 6“Zombie Dog” by Clark and Molly Rawcliffe (ages not given)Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

We look at the cosmic riddle of life and death… and the place in-between… the near-death-experience… from the view of those who have personally gone through it, those around them when it happened, and the doctors and scientists trying to make sense of it. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: To some, the idea of life after death is comforting. It gives them a sense of hope that they will be reunited with loved ones who have passed away. For others, the thought of an afterlife is scary and uncertain. But regardless of how we feel about it, the topic of life after death is one that fascinates us all. And those who have had a near-death-experience are about the closest we’ll ever get to finding an answer to that question – until we pass on ourselves. Tonight, we look at the cosmic riddle of life

Back in the late '60s, Glasgow’s lively dance halls hid a dark secret—a killer known as Bible John, who vanished as suddenly as he appeared, leaving the city haunted by his brutal crimes.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Three unsolved murders in the 1960s in Glasgow, Scotland terrorized those in the area. A killer was on the loose and they were calling him Bible John. The murders are unsolved, because the man they have behind bars, Peter Tobin, some say may not, in fact, actually be Bible John. (The Bible John Murders) *** It is said that Saint Catherine Of Alexandria courageously confronted 50 pagan philosophers and was sentenced to death. But some wonder if she ever even existed. (Catherine of Alexandria) *** Why are some people so afraid of black cats? Could there be a rational reason behind

Two adults with special needs are placed under the care of a newly hired woman. She is plagued by a ghost seeking justice for his murder. ***Hear this story in tonight's CBS Radio Mystery Theater along with several other Old Time Radio programs!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Circle of Evil” (August 21, 1975) ***WD00:47:58.309 = Mystery In The Air, “Queen of Spades” (September 11, 1947)01:16:23.619 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Burn Witch, Burn” (January 25, 1946) ***WD01:41:15.929 = Mr. District Attorney, Barnyard Bandit” (March 17, 1943) ***WD02:10:09.539 = Murder At Midnight, “The Man With The Black Beard” (February 03, 1947) ***WD02:36:28.449 = The Black Museum, “The Sheath Knife” (Janu

Paramedics might not admit it, but spend enough nights in an old, abandoned hospital, and even the toughest start believing in ghosts.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s “Thriller Thursday” when I step away from the true stories I share during the week and bring you a story of fictional – Creepypastas, science-fiction, classic horror tales, and more. If it’s dark or strange, and it’s fiction, it’s fair game. Tonight it’s a story I found just a few days ago at Creepypasta.com called “The Doctor” by a talented new horror author who goes by the moniker TechniGoth (link below). Paramedics are trained to face life and death with calm precision, but what about the unseen forces lurking in the spaces between? In an abandoned hospital nestled deep in the woods, one rookie EMT learns th

When Conrad King and his father unlocked the secret to manipulating atoms, creating a groundbreaking technology that could shape the very elements, he never imagined it would be reduced to a game—or that he’d find himself trapped inside it, facing a demon, in a desperate bid to stop it from unraveling the world.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday! This week I have a Creepypasta called, “My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD.SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Sources Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/DemonInTheCode=====“My Father and I Created a Device That Warps Reality" by Justin Kyle Cutrer, MD: https://tinyurl.com/roeydvw=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different

A doctor who obsessed with a deadly game of chance in which he constructs a model train board where each move of the train corresponds to the fate of a patient under his care. *** Hear the story in Inner Sanctum’s “Death Across The Board”, plus 10 more Old Time Radio programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Welcome For a Dead Man” (August 19, 1975) ***WD00:48:07.509 = Inner Sanctum, “Death Across the Board” (June 05, 1945)01:19:12.349 = The Key, “Twenty Years Later” (January 19, 1947) ***WD01:44:13.249 = Lights Out, “The Projective Mr. Drogan” (January 26, 1943)02:13:51.209 = The Line Up, “Yudo in Ypsilanti” (January 18, 1952) ***WD02:36:28.279 = Macabre, “The Ave

A retired civil servant becomes convinced that a hidden, malevolent force is infiltrating human society. He claims strange, malevolent beings are disguising themselves as humans and manipulating events for their sinister purposes! *** Hear this story in BBC’s “Haunted – Tales of the Supernatural” along with other Old Time Radio programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Help! Somebody!” (August 18, 1975) ***WD00:48:18.649 = Gang Busters, “Texas Killer” (January 12, 1946) ***WD (LQ)01:19:13.229 = The Green Hornet, “Bat For a Two Timer” (June 27, 1939)01:48:35.019 = The Hall of Fantasy, “He Who Follows Me” (March 11, 1950)02:13:13.949 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “An Old

Between the Texas towns of Denton and Copper Canyon lies Goatman’s Bridge, a haunted relic steeped in sinister legends of lynching, black magic, and a red-eyed demon said to terrorize all who dare to cross.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Legend has it that a brutal lynching and a series of Satanic rituals transformed Goatman’s Bridge in rural Texas into a paranormal hotspot. (The Haunting of Goatman’s Bridge) *** Over six decades later, the brutal, unsolved murders at Lake Bodom continues to haunt Finland... and beyond. (The Lake Bodom Murders) *** A man finds his neighbor laying in the snow, frozen solid – yet somehow she survives. I’ll tell you the miraculous story of Jean Hilliard! (The Hibernating Woman) *** We like to think that 21st Century medicine has brought us more into science

In 1952, a quiet evening in Flatwoods, West Virginia, turned into a chilling legend when a fiery object from the sky led a group of locals to an otherworldly encounter they’ll never forget. But how much truth is there to the story?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The early 1950s was a time of flying saucer mania, with reports coming in from all over on a regular basis – but one particular incident involving a UFO and then a monster sighting in Braxton County, West Virginia is one of the most intriguing and entertaining encounters on record. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Sources Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/FlatwoodsMonster=====“The Flatwoods Monster Event” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35m63825=====(Over time links seen abov

The Hindenburg disaster left more than just a scar on history—it’s said the spirits of that fiery tragedy still linger, trapped in the echoes of that fateful day.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In the Oakland Cemetery, a bronze monument to tragedy is said to bring death to anyone who touches it. (Black Angel of Death) *** While camping, a man has dreams of a dark-haired woman several nights in a row. Normally it wouldn’t be anything to be all that concerned about, but it’s something to fear if you are near the French Broad river. (Siren of the French Broad) *** Alien visitors, beings from a different dimension, our planet even had tree monsters and sentient pyramids showing up – and all in the year 1965. (The Inter-Dimensional Interlopers of 1965) *** A retired naval officer reports rocks

In order to claim her soul, the Devil, masquerading as her husband's campaign manager tricks the reprehensible and adulterous wife of a prominent politician into killing her husband. *** Hear this story in CBS Radio Mystery Theater along with other Old Time Radio programs in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Unbearable Reflection” (August 15, 1975) ***WD00:48:14.539 = Escape, “The Second Class Passenger” (January 07, 1948) 01:17:50.299 = Everyman’s Theater, “This Precious Freedom” (October 11, 1940) ***WD01:45:17.559 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)02:14:54.479 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Scionic Uranium Prospector” (July 09, 1958) ***WD02:35:01.069 = Face

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Deep in Wisconsin’s Northwoods, the ruins of Summerwind Mansion sit quietly by West Bay Lake, but the chilling tales of ghosts, hidden secrets, and unexplained events keep its haunted legacy alive.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Was Summerwind in Wisconsin really haunted? No one knows and if they do, they aren’t saying. Today, only the foundations, the stone chimneys and perhaps the ghosts remain. (Summerwind: The Most Haunted House In Wisconsin) *** A young woman discovers that it’s possible to live a lonely life, yet still not be alone. (Followed By a Child) *** Is it possible that during the years of World War 1, Agnes Whiteland, while peering off her balcony, saw a group of time travelers? (Agnes And The Time Travelers) *** Tituba proved to be a fantastic orator as she talked her way out

The Zodiac Killer’s reign of terror might be one of America’s greatest mysteries, but beneath the chilling letters and unsolved murders lies a web of speculation, contradictions, and the haunting possibility that the truth is far more elusive than we imagine.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A man starts to dig a swimming pool in his backyard – and unearths numerous human corpses. The resulting story is so incredible that it inspired the film, “Grave Secrets”. The true story behind the “Black Hope Horror”. (Black Hope Horror) *** America… the home of baseball, apple pie, jazz, and… the birth of spiritualism. (Spiritualism) *** From the spirits of famous female historical figures, to the girlish ghouls of urban legend, female ghosts are some of the scariest spirits out there. (Ghouli

A mysterious video rental store offers a rare and exclusive tape, promising a viewing experience like no other. However, the tape harbors a dark secret: it doesn't just entertain—it influences and manipulates the viewer in terrifying ways. Hear the story in Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue along with other Old Time Radio shows in this marathon!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Root of All Evil” (August 14, 1975) ***WD00:48:51.309 = The Black Book, “The Price of the Head” (February 02, 1952) ***WD01:03:54.119 = Box 13, “The Professor and the Puzzle” (January 09, 1949)01:30:34.779 = Incredible But True, “Intruder On The Earth” (July 10, 1950) ***WD01:34:21.189 = Chet Chetter’s Tales

“THE HORRORS OF SENSORY DEPRIVATION” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JAN 19-25, 2025==========HOUR ONE: According to the song, silence is golden. And it really can be; there are plenty of times when we just want to shut everything out and relax in peace and quiet. But silence isn’t always all it’s cracked up to be, either, and too much silence can drive you mad. It all starts with being able to hear your own organs working, and after about 45 minutes, you’ll start to hallucinate. Silence—and other types of sensory deprivation—can do some weird things to the body and mind… and to the planet. (The Disturbing Effects of Sensory Deprivation) *** A U.S. Air-Force chaplain is called to duty not against a human enemy – but a spiritual one. (Air Force Exorcist)==========HOUR TWO: Allegedly, in the fall of 1943 a U.S. Navy destroyer was made invisible and teleported from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Norfolk, Virginia, in an incident known as the Philadelphia Experiment. Records in the Archives Branch

As the campfire crackles and the forest settles into darkness, the wilderness comes alive with chilling tales of glowing eyes, silent predators, and the haunting feeling that you're never truly alone. Could that feeling be right?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: With all the nastiness and violence that has taken place around the Tower of London, you’d probably expect to come across a spook or twelve… but would you be surprised to find out that it’s also haunted by a spectral bear? (Ghost Bear of the Tower of London) *** In the winter of 1982, Alan Phillips was lost in Colorado’s Rocky Mountains, in temperatures of -22°F (-30°C), in a blinding snowstorm. His survival and rescue was seen as miraculous… and then later it was found out that rescuers had just saved the life of a serial killer.

In a fully automated world, a couple come home from vacation to find that their existence has been wiped clean from society's records. The culprit that disrupted their lives is later revealed to be a computer glitch. Hear this tale in CBS Radio Mystery Theater, along with 12 more Old Time Radio episodes and stories!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Master Computer” (August 13, 1975) ***WD00:48:20.379 = The Whistler, “Mind Over Matter” (January 24, 1943)01:17:33.859 = Strange Wills, “Autograph Girl” (October 19, 1946)01:47:33.039 = Witch’s Tale, “Four Fingers And A Thumb” (November 13, 1933) ***WD02:14:17.519 = Word Detective, “Saxophone” (November 04, 1959) ***WD02:17:25.889 = X Minus

In 1912, the small town of Louisburg, Kansas, was rocked by the shocking murder of its postmaster, unraveling a scandalous tale of betrayal and unanswered mysteries that linger to this day.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: When you think of bleak, mysterious murders with a Gothic hue, a small town in early 20th century Kansas is not the first thing that springs to mind. Neither is a postmaster, for that matter. Well, think again. *** Not everything creepy that happens to someone can be classified as paranormal or otherworldly. In fact, a majority of the things that give us goosebumps and set our hair up straight are totally explainable… but that doesn’t mean they aren’t terrifying. We’ll look at some true stories from people who had some creepy experiences that while scary, were not of supern

IN THIS EPISODE: Death is one of life’s greatest mysteries, and even for Christians, it often carries a heavy weight of fear—not because of what comes after, but because of the unknown pain and sorrow in the process. While faith assures us of eternal life with Christ, the sting of death and the finality of goodbyes can still grip the heart. Yet, the Bible reminds us that death is not the end—it’s a doorway to something far greater.Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/ways-to-debunk-the-myth-that-christians-arent-afraid-of-death.htmlhttps://www.gotquestions.org/fear-death-scared-dying.htmlhttps://thewearychristian.com/thanatophobia-christians-dont-feel-guilty-if-you-fear-death/(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or hav

In the chaos of war, soldiers have faced not only human adversaries, but terrifying encounters with cryptids and mysterious entities on the front lines.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: War brings out the worst in men – and sometimes it brings it out the monsters as well. (Monsters and the Military) *** Haunting the corridors of the Preston School of Industry are dark tales of mystery and murder. (Preston Castle: The Haunted Reform School) *** A tall, thin, frightening stranger appears to a group of children who soon discover it’s best not to scream. (He Moves When We Scream) *** A boy is sent to stay with his aunt—and discovers that her house is haunted. It sounds like a page out of a cliché horror movie, but this time it’s real. (The View From The Other Side) *** William Wilson was such a

When night falls in rural Ohio, a shadowy, wolf-like beast stalks the woods, leaving behind whispers of terror and unanswered questions—could it be the legendary Ohio Dogman?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ohio has its own strange creature roaming the forests… they call it the Dogman. And one man tells of his encounter with it. Ohio’s Silver Creek Dogman – what many consider to be a real life werewolf. *** A strange encounter in a diner turns terrifying when and old man appears to have black eyes. *** The feeling of being watched and cold spots in the home bring fear to a family in Oklahoma. *** Both a father and a son experience what can only be described as demonic oppression. *** A woman in Utah finds a stranger in her room… directly above her bed. *** Author G. Michael Vasey takes us

Max's snowy Saturday takes an even more chilling turn when he discovers a skull in the pantry!Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

The "City of the Dead" is a spooky, abandoned cemetery on the outskirts of a small California town. It’s a place shrouded in legend, haunted by ghostly tales, and avoided by the locals. The cemetery becomes the setting for a chilling mystery involving murder, deception, and a hidden treasure.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = Adventures By Morse, “City of the Dead, 01: The Adventure Begins” (Jan 08, 1944)00:27:45.109 = Adventures By Morse, “City of the Dead, 02: I’ve Dug Up Something Ghastly” (Jan 15, 1944)00:53:36.149 = Adventures By Morse, “City of the Dead, 03: The Body That Walked Off” (Jan 22, 1944)01:19:47.119 = Adventures By Morse, “City of the Dead, 04: Old Clawfoot Again” (Jan 29, 1944)01:46:05.229 = Adventure

First responders and medical professionals witness disturbing cases that make even the most seasoned workers pause in disbelief.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Watch any amount of television and you know that first responders see some pretty messed up stuff. Those who work in the medical field see the worst of it – especially those who work as EMTs or those in emergency rooms. We’ll look at just a handful of cases that had even those battle-hardened medical workers taking a step back wondering how this case ended up on the gurney or table in front of them!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Bizarre Medical Cases” posted at Factinate.com: (page link no longer valid)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have

The Apollo program to the moon didn’t end with Apollo 17 if rumors are to be believed, but continued in secret, uncovering alien cities, a crashed spacecraft, and the eerie alien figure known dubbed ‘Mona Lisa’ on the Moon’s dark side.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did a secret Apollo mission to the dark side of the Moon discover an ancient alien life-form? (Apollo 20: Journey Into Darkness) *** It's been 12 years since Jennifer Kesse disappeared from her Florida home without a trace. What happened to her? We’ll look inside this case that is still a mystery. (Inside The Unsolved Disappearance of Jennifer Keese) *** In 1894, a massive fire broke out in the forests of Minnesota, killing more than 400 people. Do their ghosts remain behind with the ashes? (Under a Flaming Sky) *** A teena

Obsession with his own reflection leads a vain man to uncover the horrifying truth behind an ancient mirror with a sinister life of its own. *** Hear this story in Boris Karloff’s “Tales of the Frightened” along with other Old Time Radio shows in this episode of #RetroRadio! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Age Cannot Wither Her” (August 11, 1975) ***WD00:49:28.409 = The Shadow, “Murder In E-Flat” (December 04, 1938) ***WD (LQ)01:12:15.499 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Inner Critic” (April 2006) 01:26:23.649 = Strange, “Phantom Wagoneer” (March 21, 1955)01:41:56.779 = Suspense, “The Night Reveals” (March 02, 1943)02:11:46.409 = Tales of the Frightened, “Mirror of Death” (1957)02:16:55.

When memories clash and a childhood classmate seems to have been erased from existence, one man is forced to question the fragile boundaries of reality in a story where the Mandela Effect becomes hauntingly personal.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: I’m pulling an old Creepypasta Thursday episode off the shelves and dusting it off for you. It’s a story by D.D. Howard called “The Girl The Universe Forgot”.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Girl The Universe Forgot” by D.D. Howard: https://tinyurl.com/t4d2adfWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if

Say his name five times in a mirror, and Candyman, a vengeful spirit born from love, betrayal, and unspeakable violence, will appear to continue his blood-soaked legend across generations.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: If you look in a mirror and say his name five times, he will appear behind you, complete with a hook for a hand – covered in blood because his hand has been cut off. Isn’t that romantic? No? Well, Clive Barker’s 1992 horror cult classic “Candyman” actually began as a real-life love story. So how did it turn so gruesome and terrifying? (The Nightmarish Love Story Behind Horror’s Candyman) *** The Enfield Poltergeist has become infamous thanks to Ed and Lorraine Warren and “The Conjuring” films. That took place in a house in Brimsdown, Enfield, London England. But on t

At a shadowy art auction, Vincent Price becomes the unwitting owner of a haunting portrait that ensnares its keepers in a web of madness and malevolent influence. *** Listen to THE PRICE OF FEAR and “Lot 132” in this marathon along with other thrilling old time radio shows!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Grey Ghost” (August 08, 1975) ***WD00:49:12.499 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) 01:19:26.829 = The Price of Fear, “Lot 132” (October 06, 1973) ***WD01:46:26.939 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Circus Train” (March 27, 1943) ***WD02:11:59.969 = Quiet Please, “The Room Where The Ghosts Live” (January 12, 1948) (LQ)02:36:28.179 = Radio City Playhouse,

Anneliese Michel's tragic battle with horrific demonic possession and the exorcisms performed on her, inspired the chilling film “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. But was she truly possessed, or suffering from schizophrenia? Or maybe something more sinister?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Most horror film fans will either have seen or at least know about the 2005 movie, “The Exorcism of Emily Rose”. The story follows a woman who acts as a kind of defense attorney for a priest who is on trial for murder after a girl dies when he performs an exorcism on her. The film is loosely… very loosely… based on a real story of a girl named Anneliese Michel, who so demonically possessed, that in the span of just ten months she forced to endure 67 exorcisms. (The 67 Exorcisms of Anneliese Michel) *** Eve

The haunting tale of ‘The Legend of Sleepy Hollow’ is even more intriguing when you learn how Washington Irving drew from real events and local legends in the eerie town of Tarrytown, New York.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The true story behind “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” - plus I’ll narrate the entire story as Washington Irving wrote it back in 1820! *** Students move into a relative’s home near where they’ll be training on the job – and not even the owner of the home knew what frights were happening in her upstairs rooms. (Two Months of Terror) *** A ghostly sentinel, a dark witch’s revenge, a haunted church, and other unexplained happenings – they all seem to take place in and around a certain cemetery in Salem, Ohio. (Haunted Salem Cemetery) *** It is said that some hund

In order to save his dying wife from terminal cancer, a wealthy eccentric gives orders to have her cryogenically frozen until a cure is found. His plans to accompany her in deep freeze is disrupted when the ghost of a deceased relative takes possession of his body. *** This story and more in this #RetroRadio marathon of Old Time Radio episodes!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “To Die Is Forever” (August 07, 1975) ***WD00:47:00.219 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Death Is The Judge” (June 15, 1947) ***WD01:16:22.249 = Mystery House, “Bases Loaded” (June 14, 1946) **WD01:44:44.079 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Cable Car Incident” (1966-1968) ***WD (LQ)02:11:32.369 = Night Beat, “Football Player And S

Did the discovery of King Tut’s tomb really unleash a deadly ancient curse, or were the strange deaths that followed just eerie coincidences fueled by superstition and sensational headlines?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Dracula, the Wolf Man, and Frankenstein’s creation… no list of monsters would be complete without our toilet-paper-covered friend, “The Mummy” and, of course, the curse that goes with it. But in real life, did the opening of Tutankhamun's tomb by Howard Carter in 1922 unleash a terrible curse? (The Mummy’s Curse) *** When driving towards the banks of the Chunky River in Mississippi, it’s best not to ignore the “Stuckey Bridge Closed” sign. In fact, you might want to avoid the bridge altogether if you are the least bit squeamish. (The Hanging Man at Stuckey’s Br

“The Shining” - haunted halls of an isolated hotel, a writer's descent into madness. supernatural horrors, and what some believe are Stanley Kubrick's hidden clues about faking the moon landing.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Does Stanley Kubrick's classic 1980 film The Shining contain a hidden code about the Apollo moon landings? (Under a Shining Moon) *** Poltergeists have been reported as having unique personalities. Some are violent, others are eerily playful. But in Vietnam, they are dealing with one that likes to start fires. (Pyromaniac Poltergeist) *** In 1885 a madman stalked the streets of Austin, Texas, slaughtering women where they slept. You might think he was inspired by London’s Jack the Ripper – but this was three years before anyone ever knew about Jack. (The Servant Girl M

A Halloween masquerade party is the scene of a planned murder. How many times can a person die in one evening?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Hung Jury” (August 05, 1975) ***WD00:46:45.489 = Beyond Midnight, “The Visits” (June 27, 1969) ***WD (LQ)01:15:25.719 = Mind Webs, “Webster” (May 12, 1978)01:45:04.509 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Bathtub Murder” (1939-1948) ***WD01:46:14.089 = Dark Destiny, “Masquerade” (October 31, 1942) ***WD (LQ)02:15:37.449 = Mystery In The Air, “Mask of Medusa” (September 04, 1947) ***WD02:44:48.689 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Ladies In Retirement” (January 18, 1946) ***WD03:07:42.569 = Mr. District Attorney, “Backstage Murder” (February 03, 194

A mysterious figure with glowing red eyes and supernatural leaping abilities terrorized Victorian London's streets. Many believed it to be paranormal, but others believed it was simply a bored, wealthy aristocrat with a taste for pranks.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Was the legendary Spring Heeled Jack an Irish nobleman? (The Devil in the Dark Cloak: Unmasking Spring Heeled Jack) *** During the early morning hours of August 11, 1887, a terrible train crash occurred near the small town of Chatsworth, Illinois -- and left ghostly legends in its wake. (Hauntings of Illinois’ Worst Train Disaster) *** It was a beautiful old home – a Queen Anne Victorian, with gingerbread-like shingles and trim all the way around, painted beige. One look, and you knew joy-filled years were lived in that home. But

In the 1970s Highgate Cemetery became the stuff of legends, with rumors of a vampire, bizarre occultic rituals, and a rivalry so wild it could’ve been lifted out of a horror novel.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did a vampire stalk London’s Highgate cemetery in the 1970s? (Highgate Vampire: The Horror of the Dead) *** He was alone at home when firemen were called. The entire house was blazing... except for one room. The room that contained the corpse of J. Temple Thurston. (The Mysterious Death of J. Temple Thurston) *** A ghostly spirit brings comfort to a dying man’s grandchild. (A Comforting Nurse) *** Death comes to us all, but today children are shielded from the reality of death – only the stylized version they see in television and film. But years ago, when there was a death, it was

“CAN NECROMANCY REALLY RAISE THE DEAD?” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF JAN 12-18, 2025==========HOUR ONE: I’m pretty sure that unless you were born of a virgin, died, and then rose from the grave three days later, no one has had any real success at bringing people back from the underworld. But that’s exactly what people who practice necromancy try to do – wake the dead. They can’t be successful at it though, can they? (Raising The Dead) *** The people of Japan have a myth of a terrible snake-like creature with death-dealing powers called a Tsuchinoko. But unlike many legends, there have been modern sightings of this bizarre cryptid. Is it real? If so, what could it be? (Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?) *** At the age of only 14, George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person in history to be put to death in the electric chair. Then, seventy years later he was proven innocent. (The Execution of an Innocent) ***They were cigar-shaped, glowed red and could turn on a dime. Which ruled out even the most sop

In a Caribbean resort city, a couturier steals designs from a boutique, leading to disastrous consequences after realizing they stole designs from the Devil himself.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Boutique” (August 04, 1975) ***WD00:47:00.579 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Eternal Triangle” (1945-1950) ***WD (LQ)01:11:39.619 = Sherlock Holmes, “The Problem of Thor Bridge” (October 01, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:42:15.049 = Inner Sanctum, “Musical Score” (May 29, 1945)02:12:55.059 = The Key, “The Moon Or Bust” (June 15, 1950)02:37:33.579 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)03:07:32.729 = The LineUp, “The Mad Bomber” (January 11, 1951) ***WD03:36:58.959 = Macabre,

Meet Tarrare, the man whose endless appetite turned him into a walking legend—and a living nightmare for everyone around him.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Tarrare, an 18th-century French showman, could eat enough to feed 15 people and swallow cats whole — but his stomach was never satisfied, even to the point, he was rumored, to consume human flesh. (Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton) *** A sickly-sweet smell and then burning sensations, nausea, and partial paralysis. It began with one, then many in a small town in Illinois. It was a gas attack – but who was the culprit? Or even stranger – was it in everyone’s imaginations? (Who Was The Mad Gasser of Mattoon?) *** A baby begins screaming when her mother moves them into a new apartment. (Mother’s Helper) *** “Momo” may sound like a f

Bigfoot: myth, hoax, or hidden reality? With thousands of sightings, some from credible professionals, and the infamous Patterson-Gimlin film still sparking debate, the truth might be closer than you think.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Does a giant bipedal mammal unknown to science exist in the United States? (Legend of Sasquatch) *** A mother and daughter go camping with the Girl Scouts – but what they experienced was not part of the fun, age appropriate itinerary. (Terror at Girl Scout Camp) *** Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. (The Case of the Manacled Mormon) *** Those interested in the paranormal likely already have heard of black eyed kids, or shadow people – but one person came across a b

God has the same definition of narcissists as we do: “lover of self.” Today we unpack how the ancient myth of Narcissus ties into God’s truth about pride and selfishness, and we ask, “is there any hope for a narcissist to get into heaven?”Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…BOOK: “When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse,” by Chuck DeGroat: https://amzn.to/4fVvSQvOriginal article: https://www.crosswalk.com/slideshows/what-would-jesus-say-to-a-narcissist.html(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)===Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https

How did an insurance salesman, a fake phone call, and a missing address lead to one of the most baffling and unsolved murders in history?NOTE: Regarding the “West Memphis Three” story, what I’ve narrated is not my opinion, only the opinion of the author of the article that I found interesting and decided to include in the episode.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Did William Herbert Wallace stage an elaborate locked-room mystery to murder his wife Julia? (Impossible Murder of Julia Wallace) *** Haunted locations aren’t always buildings – or even necessarily on the ground. The legendary ship, Queen Mary is swimming with the paranormal. (The Mysterious Haunted Queen Mary) *** Things continually appear and disappear in Grandma’s creepy house. (My Grandma’s Poltergeist) *** Helen Bailey wen

In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to

After purchasing a strange curio at an antique store, a man and his wife are immediately blessed with good fortune. However, when their child perishes soon after, the woman begins to suspect that a great evil surrounds the supposed lucky charm.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Onyx Eye” (August 01, 1975) ***WD00:47:19.169 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Monkey’s Revenge” (January 10, 1991)01:17:00.319 = Five After The Hour, “Amid The Blaze of Noon” (June 20, 1945) (LQ)01:41:28.849 = Five Minute Mysteries, “My Pal Patsy” (1947-1950)01:46:35.199 = Gang Busters, “Rumbolt Vault Robbery $3-Million” (January 05, 1946) ***WD (LQ)02:10:27.829 = The Green Hornet, “Pink Lemonade and Tan Bark” (June 2

Before Dracula, there was Carmilla—a tale of forbidden desires, shadowy castles, and a female vampire's deadly and seductive spell.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Carmilla” (July 31, 1975) ***WD00:47:03.509 = The Avenger, “The Cradle of Doom” (October 26, 1945) ***WD01:15:33.739 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Waiting Wall” (ADU)01:31:49.189 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mosley Searches for Schneider” (ADU)01:36:47.669 = Beyond Midnight, “The Room” (March 21, 1969) ***WD02:06:26.479 = The Black Book, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02. 1052)02:21:10.189 = Box 13, “The Better Man” (January 02, 1949)02:48:27.109 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Versus The Mutant Rats” (1992)03:13

Did you know The Bye Bye Man started as a creepy Ouija board story? Now it’s an urban legend that preys on anyone who dares to think or say his name.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Once you learn his name, he preys on you. What is the reality behind the Bye Bye Man? Is the movie last year really a true story, or is it only loosely based on real events? Or is it entirely fiction despite being promoted as a true story? (The Truth Behind The Bye Bye Man) *** Recently released Pentagon papers indicate that in 2004, an unknown, 45-foot long object played cat and mouse with the U.S. Navy off the coast of California. And did so for several days. But can we believe the Pentagon papers are the real deal? (UFO’s Stalk Navy Ships) *** The Denver Airport; it has been plagued by incredibly strange theories

Unearthed in an ancient Mayan city, the mysterious crystal skull harbors secrets that defy time, science, and belief.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Does the mysterious ancient “Crystal Skull of Doom” really have mystical, paranormal properties? (The Crystal Skull’s Stare of Death) *** Was the unidentified man found dead on an Adelaide beach in 1948 a Cold War spy? (The Taman Shud Case) *** Two boys exploring the woods in Long Island, New York, found more than just the chestnuts they were looking for. (The Waldron Woods Mystery) *** One pupil discovers that Mystery Meat Monday isn’t the only thing to fear when heading to lunch at the school cafeteria. (The Student In The Cafeteria) *** It’s amazing the extraordinary lengths our world leaders will go to in order to cover up reports of alie

It is the morning hours in the small town of Hammond and, as the town wakes up it finds that there is something spreading. Something that is not seen until it is too late because by then, you are already infected. At that point, they are already... Hatched.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: I have special permission from author Jason R. Davis to bring you the entire audiobook version of the fiction horror novel “Hatched” - the first book in the Invisible Spiders series! If, after listening to this audiobook, you want to hear more, you can find the sequel to it, “Caught In The Web” as well as the story “Spiders in the Garden” on the audiobooks page at WeirdDarkness.com.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Audiobook, “Hatched: Invisible Spiders” by Jason R. Davis: https://amzn.to/2

A ghost on the train leads to robbery, and murder. They say that compartment 42a on the 4:15 express train is haunted as a man named Jones was killed there 10 years ago and his rather angry spiritual self is supposedly lingering around scaring people out of their wits.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “He Moves In Mysterious Ways” (July 30, 1975) ***WD00:47:20.779 = Unsolved Mysteries, “12 Toll Bridge” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:01:58.629 = Dark Venture, “Chase” (August 03, 1946) ***WD (LQ)01:30:30.479 = The Weird Circle, “415 Express” (1943)02:00:16.519 = The Whistler, “Thief” (January 17, 1943)02:30:59.369 = Strange Wills, “East of Hudson bay” (October 12, 1946)03:00:52.079 = The Witch’s Tal

Melanie has man trouble and she's starting to fall apart at the seams – literally.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lady Is a Jinx” (July 28, 1975) ***WD00:47:25.259 = The Shadow, “Black Rock” (November 13, 1938) ***WD01:12:39.689 = Sleep No More, “Marius” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:28:17.209 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Falling to Pieces” (ADU)01:40:47.759 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD01:55:02.559 = Suspense, “Fear and Trembling” (February 16, 1943)02:24:58.659 = Tales of the Frightened, “Man in the Raincoat” (1957)02:30:07.539 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (ADU)02:34:33.259 = Theater 5, “Fix” (September 02, 1964)02:56:04.799 = CBC Theater 1030, “Tw

Vincent Price is "The Saint" - and gets two guns stuck in face while wearing a Santa Claus outfit to entertain the children of the neighborhood.  What is "the stuff" these two people with guns keep asking for?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Woman From Hell” (July 25, 1975) ***WD00:47:43.559 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Leona’s Room” (February 25, 1949)01:17:46.299 = The Price of Fear, “Guy Fawkes Night” (November 17, 1973)01:45:43.149 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Singing Rat” (January 09, 1943) ***WD (LQ)02:15:25.739 = Quiet Please, “Rain on New Year’s Eve” (December 29, 1947) ***WD02:39:57.279 = Radio City Playhouse, “Unsound Mind” (July 17, 1948)03:08:01.049 = Richard Diamond

After the infamous Kansas City Massacre, reports of Frank Nash's ghost haunting Union Station keep the memory of his violent end alive.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of paranormal history’s most bizarre, worldwide, phenomena, the Men In Black, traces its origin directly back to one man, and his name was Albert. (The Albert K. Bender Story) *** Daryl Collins’ encounters demonstrate the sheer level of weirdness that surrounds the UFO phenomenon. (Alien Abductions and High Strangeness) *** A young girl sees an odd cube shape floating in her back yard among the trees. Was it extraterrestrial, paranormal, or just the wild imagination of a child? (Floating Multi-Color Box) *** What began as a joke to tease his sister, became all too real for the boy. (Ouija) *** Legend has it that a man murdered

At the stroke of midnight on the second Monday of each month, the blood-soaked ghost of Old Red Face and his mourning wife emerge from the ruins of Rollesby Hall to relive a tale of murder, tragedy, and eternal unrest.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of the most intriguing Hopi legends involves the ant people, who were crucial to the Hopi’s survival, not just once, but twice. We know this from the cave drawings they left behind. But who or what exactly were the ant people? (The Ant People and the Anunnaki) *** The red-faced ghost of Rollesby comes with an an identity crisis. People aren’t sure if the bloody face they see is the ghost of a murderer - or a victim of murder. (The Red-Faced Ghost of Rollesby) *** A woman is scared senseless when someone visits her home during a rainstorm… but

In 1788 London, a mysterious assailant known as "The Monster" terrorized fashionable women by slashing their clothing and flesh, leading to a sensational manhunt that captured a suspect - but was he really the culprit?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In March 1788 Maria Smythe was attacked by a stranger who uttered some foul words, stabbed her, then ran. She survived, but was only the first of more than fifty women to suffer the same in London. This wasn’t Jack The Ripper – he wouldn’t come along for another 100 years. This was the Monster of London. (The Monster of London) *** On his first day walking to the bus stop alone before school, Etan Patz was abducted – and became one of the first children whose face ended up on a milk carton. (The Boy On The Milk Carton) *** If you are left-handed

Mother Nature is being kind of a witch this week.

In the frozen wilderness of the Yukon, a terrifying encounter with a massive, dinosaur-like beast left behind tracks to follow and a chilling true tale that is still shared today.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that dinosaurs lived recently? Like, in the 1900s? Even more bizarre… could they have been living in the 20th century in, of all places, the Arctic Circle? (The Monster of Partridge Creek) *** On May 3, 1881, Mena Muller and Louis Kettler took the ferry from New York City to Hoboken, New Jersey. They were going to be married in Hoboken, although they each had a spouse already. The legality of the marriage did not concern them; they were returning to Germany and would start a new life there. But somehow their plans went awry; that night Louis Kettler returned to New York alon

Deep in Navajo lands, ancient tales warn of shape-shifting witches who stalk the night, turning into animals to prey on the unwary.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The Navajo believe there are places where the powers of both good and evil are present and that those powers can be harnessed for either. And the masters of these powers are the skinwalkers. (Skinwalking Witches) *** If you hear the words “murder” and “London” you immediately think of Jack the Ripper – but he is only one of many brutal murderers who prowled the foggy city looking for victims. We’ll look at some of the most gruesome in London’s history. (Murderous London) *** Since it was built in 1981, the Sunshine Skyway Bridge connecting St. Petersburg to Tampa, Florida has been a harbinger of tragedy. The four-mile-long

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Appointment in Uganda” (July 24, 1975) ***WD00:49:27.639 = The Black Museum, “Length of Sash Cord” (ADU) (LQ)01:14:07.169 = Mysterious Traveler, “Murder In Jazz Time” (April 20, 1947) ***WD01:44:15.139 = Mystery House, “Murder Hires a Hall” (June 07, 1946) ***WD02:08:33.809 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Breaking Strain” (ADU) ***WD02:36:22.219 = Night Beat, “Girl From Kansas” (June 05, 1950) ***WD03:01:37.279 = CBC Nightfall, “The Devil’s Backbone” (November 07, 1980) ***WD03:28:10.369 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Russian Restaurant Murder” (February 03, 1943) ***WD03:57:50.469 = Obsession, “Little Man of Destiny” (ADU)04:26:51.439 = Origin of Supers

Why do innocent people confess to crimes they didn't commit? The answer is as shocking as it is heartbreaking.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In 2007, a sixteen-year-old boy was tried and convicted as an adult for the assault and murder of a woman in Wisconsin. But is it possible that Brendan Dassey isn’t guilty as we were all led to believe? (Is Brendan Dassey Innocent?) *** After a night of bar-hopping, Ozzy Conde and girlfriend Kimberly Long got into an argument that ended up with Ozzy laying on the floor – dead. Kimberly was sent to prison. At least that’s the story the prosectors told. But Kimberly fought for years to try and convince people she was not a murderer. But was she? (Kimberly’s Long Struggle to Prove Her Innocence) *** The idea of someone breaking down and confessing to pol

There is a centuries-old ritual where monks volunteer to mummify themselves while they are still alive. It’s as fascinating as it is creepy!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of the greatest monsters ever to be brought to the screen was The Mummy, portrayed by Boris Karloff. We have, of course, seen numerous recreations of the creature since the original Universal film, but still, the image is grotesque and frightening no matter the incarnation. To see a mummy in real-life is that much more shocking. But real fear… real terror… would be if you yourself were to be mummified… while still alive. (To Be Mummified Alive) *** In the days that followed the rescue of 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault from the wreckage of the yacht called the Bluebelle, it would became clear that a storm hadn’t d

HOUR ONE: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 1)==========HOUR TWO: A Missouri mobile home at the end of a dead-end path finds itself a part of a worldwide UFO frenzy in the summer of 1973 – with sightings of spacecraft, strange anomalies, hairy beasts, unexplainable imprints in the ground, and even encounters with extraterrestrial creatures. (The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Encounter, Part 2) *** Could we be trying to communicate in the wrong way with extraterrestrials? (Aliens and Quantum Messages) *** Imagine having the sniffles, blowing your nose, and finding what you’ve blown into the tissue is… glowing! (The Radium Girls)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“The Missouri Mobile Home Alien Enco

From fiery-eyed hellhounds to spectral guardians, the eerie legends of ghostly black dogs span centuries, leaving behind tales of terror, mystery, and death.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of our Weirdo family members has asked if I wouldn’t consider doing an episode on man’s best friend – but as this is Weird Darkness I couldn’t very well just pull a bunch of stories of dogs saving lives of lost children, or walking hundreds of miles back to their families after being left behind on a trip, or solving a crime by sniffing out drugs in an airport. So in this episode we’re talking about dogs of the supernatural kind – the ghostly dogs, the specters and phantoms in canine form. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Ghostly Dogs and Phantom Hounds” from LookAndLearn.com: https:

Her body was found floating in Lake Crescent, perfectly preserved in this creepy, soap-like state. The murder of Hallie Latham is a murder mystery that's as strange as it is chilling.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: He and his lover took all their possessions and 12,000 doses of LSD to go live in the Satanist sex castle of Corpsewood Manor. Then their story ended with a bloodbath. (The Corpsewood Manor Murders) *** 6-year-old Sheila Fox’s disappearance is strange in that there is more than one account of her abduction – contradictory accounts. So what happened to her on that August day in 1944? (Girl In The Green Mac) *** A skeptic of the paranormal housesits for friends in their haunted house. This should get interesting. (The Skeptic And The Playful Ghost) *** We’ve all heard of werewolves,

Imagine working with a substance so dangerous it glows in the dark—and fighting for justice when it starts to destroy your life. That's the story of the Radium Girls.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: During World War I, hundreds of young women went to work in clock factories, painting watch dials with luminous radium paint. But after the girls — who literally glowed in the dark after their shifts — began to experience gruesome side effects, they began a race-against-time fight for justice that would forever change US labor laws. (The Radium Ghost Girls) *** A man is forewarned about a traffic accident that probably would have killed him. Was it a guardian angel, or is there another explanation? (The Phantom’s Fatal Forewarning) *** While the search for extraterrestrial life here in this unive

From Prohibition bootleggers to ghostly legends, the Shelton brothers' violent empire left a lasting mark on Illinois—and one brother may still haunt the scene of his untimely demise.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: On July 26, 1948, infamous Illinois gangster Bernie Shelton – by then acting leader of the Shelton Brothers gang – was shot to death at the Parkway Tavern, a roadhouse that he owned outside of Peoria. For years after, Bernie’s ghost was said to haunt the tavern, unable to move on after a lifetime of violence, murder, and regret. (Last Drink at the Parkway Tavern) *** Want to be sure you’ll have a paranormal experience? Simply walk into a known haunted house to spend a few nights, all the while saying out-loud “I don’t believe in no dang ghosts!” That’s what did it for o

During the Great Depression, a deadly tunnel project turned a small Appalachian town into the 'Town of the Living Dead' – a true crime story of greed, neglect, and dozens of lost graves.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It was a tale that most considered simply gossip, or the town’s urban legend. The rich and powerful made sure it stayed a secret; but all secrets eventually come to light – especially those covered in racism, tragedy, and hundreds of deaths. It’s the truth behind the Hawk’s Nest Tunnel tragedy. (Town Of The Living Dead) *** A teenager shares his story of being abducted by aliens. You may dismiss it as a nightmare or sleep paralysis, but then how do you explain the injection marks on his body? (Tall Black Shiny Aliens) *** A Weirdo family member tells us why we should be caut

Two privileged young men, driven by arrogance and a twisted sense of superiority, plotted the 'perfect crime.’ But the brutal murder of Bobby Franks left behind a trail of evidence and ghost that refuses to rest.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Leopold and Loeb believed themselves to be more intelligent than everyone and planned to commit the perfect murder. But it would be their pride that brought them down in the end, and it would result in a ghost story! (Chicago’s Thrill Killers) *** A woman visiting her mother in the hospital takes an unexpected trip when stepping into the elevator. (Elevator Opens Into The Twilight Zone) *** Even 24 doors couldn't give Charles Lapham a way out of his seemingly-cursed life. (No Exit – The Lapham Patterson House) *** A nightmare is frightening, we can all

Back in 1966, a group of cops chased a mysterious glowing object across two states, and what happened next wrecked their lives and left everyone wondering—was it really a UFO, or just another government cover-up?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Some believe them to be ghosts, others feel they are creatures or even humans from a different dimension. Still others believe they are demonic entities. Whatever the truth about what they are, the one thing everyone agrees about is that an encounter with a shadow person is undeniably terrifying. (Terrifying True Stories Of Shadow People) *** The townsfolk of Beaver County, Pennsylvania saw something very strange in 1966 – and now, so many decades later, it’s just as much of a mystery as it was the day the encounter occurred. (The Unsolved Sighting in 1

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2025Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025

Could legendary dragon slayers have actually been facing off against dinosaurs, blending myth and history into one epic, fire-breathing mystery?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The Phaistos Disc was discovered in 1903, by Italian archaeologists in southern Crete. Since then the disc has remained a mystery as no one has been able to decipher the writings upon it, nor who made the object, what was it used for, and even if it’s a genuine archaeological discovery or a clever fake. (The Phaistos Disc) *** Usually you learn that a place is haunted simply because people say it is. It’s common knowledge around the town or neighborhood… but when the government of your country says a place is haunted, you’d better danged well listen. Such is the case with India’s Bhangarh Fort. (Bhangarh Fort – Th

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Poisoned Pen” (July 22, 1975) ***WD00:49:24.289 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD01:19:35.529 = The LineUp, “The Case of Frankie and Joyce” (January 04, 1951) ***WD01:49:16.069 = Macabre, “House in the Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD02:18:53.389 = Philip Marlowe, “Old Acquaintance” (December 26, 1948)02:48:28.889 = MindWebs, “Treasure Hunt” (ADU)03:17:59.679 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Bad Man’s Bad Man” (ADU) ***WD03:18:51.818 = Mystery In The Air, “Beyond Good And Evil” (August 28, 1947) ***WD03:47:53.739 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Not Quite Perfect” (November 09, 1945) ***WD04:12:10.109 = Mr. District

Imagine walking down a familiar street, and suddenly—bam—you hit an invisible wall. No explanation, no way forward. But what if these strange barriers and glimpses of phantom armies are glimpses of parallel worlds hiding just beyond our reality?\Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ever since President Zachary Taylor died suddenly in 1850 after just 16 months in office, many have suspected foul play on the part of his political enemies. Is it possible that, despite what the history books say, Zachary Taylor was the first U.S. President to be assassinated? (The Mysterious Death of Zachary Taylor) *** Walking into an invisible wall or force field is a science-fiction trope… but perhaps it’s not so fictional as you think, seeing as there are numerous cases of people encountering that very thing in

Imagine driving down a dark highway and spotting a towering, hairy figure with a peg leg—truckers call it the Road Troll, and its sightings are as eerie as they are baffling!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of the city's oldest cemeteries. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** 59 years ago, the northern part of the Ural Mountains of Russia played host to one of the most fascinating unsolved mysteries in the modern age. (The Dyatlov Pass Incident) *** A young boy experiences something strange in the middle of the night despite not believing in the supernatural or paranormal. (Thought Form In The Closet) *** A couple visiting a church discover days after the visit that they encountered something unnatural. (The Ghostly Vicar Who Still Haunts His Church) **

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fateful Reunion” (July 21, 1975) ***WD00:48:21.469 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947)01:17:03.129 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “3 Farthings For Your Thoughts” (November 30, 1951)01:43:14.019 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Liberated Tiger” (July 21, 1984)02:10:32.959 = The Haunting Hour, “Ptolemey’s Grave” (April 14, 1945) ***WD02:35:36.139 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Return of Dr. Thackery (February 15, 1959)02:59:26.179 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Blackness of Terror” (October 27, 1946)03:24:05.239 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Shots at Curtis’ Window” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)03:49:07.339 = Sherlock Holmes, “Eyes of Mr

Andrew Kehoe’s twisted vendetta against a small Michigan town led to a tragedy so horrifying, its echoes still haunt Bath to this day—both in memory and hauntings.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: After spending ten years in prison, Sam Sheppard was acquitted of his wife's murder. But for some, questions remain. (The Shocking Twists Of The Sam Sheppard Case) *** “If this stone is real, it’s the most significant artifact in American history of early European settlement,” said geologist Ed Schrader. “If it’s not, it’s one of the most magnificent forgeries of all time.” Could the 430 year mystery of what happened to the colony of Roanoke finally be solved? (430 Year Mystery of Lost Colony of Roanoke Finally Solved) *** I’ll tell you about the horrors and hauntings of the Bath School

Think vampires are just spooky fun from movies and books? Wait until you hear about the real-life people who took their bloodthirsty obsession way too far.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: If you’re a fan of U.S. History, you might already know that camels once roamed the American Southwest – brought to Texas by the military because they’d be perfect for the desert climate. But once it was all over a legend remained… a terrifying one. (The Red Ghost of Arizona) *** Just because an official government report is released about a UFO sighting or incident doesn’t mean that Ufologists and researches are going to accept those findings – or the story the government tells. Thus is the case with a UFO incident in 1952 outside of Tokyo at the Haneda Air Force Base. (The Heneda Incident) *** When it

Behind the grandeur of New Orleans' infamous LaLaurie Mansion lies a chilling legacy of cruelty, paranormal hauntings, and the lingering memory of Madame Delphine's horrific acts.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with, thanks to Stephen Spielberg, the concept of a close encounter of the third kind. That’s when you not only see a UFO, but you also see the extraterrestrials. The fourth kind of encounter is when you are abducted. A close encounter of the fifth kind is when you communicate with the alien – either verbally or telepathically. But then there is a close encounter of the sixth kind – the kind of encounter not even die-hard Ufologists and lovers of anything extraterrestrial want to experience… because nobody comes back from it alive. (Close Encounters of the Sixth

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Spots of the Leopard” (July 18, 1975) ***WD00:48:04.749 = Everyman’s Theater, “The Lonely Heart” (October 04, 1940) ***WD01:19:28.239 = Murder By Experts, “Murder By Prescription” (July 11, 1949)01:50:05.719 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Aeius Population Control Gun” (ADU)02:09:32.679 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) (LQ)02:33:54.669 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Face” (1988-1992)03:03:24.569 = Five After the Hour, “Man Around The House” (June 13, 1945)03:27:51.249 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Carnival Murder” (ADU)03:33:01.139 = Gang Buster, “King Of Big Thicket” (December 29, 1945)04:02:36.549 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warde

On New Year's Eve, a fevered wanderer stumbles into the heart of an ancient, unopened Egyptian pyramid, uncovering a hidden banquet of immortal mummies who awaken only once every thousand years to relive their past glory.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: As we head into a new year, I thought it would be appropriate to make something old, new again – it’s a story I shared many years ago in the podcast and I really enjoyed narrating it – plus, it’s very appropriate for the day. The story was written in 1880 by Grant Allen; it’s titled “My New Year’s Eve Among The Mummies”.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a

Albert Coe stumbled across an injured alien in the middle of nowhere—and that chance encounter turned into a lifelong friendship full of secrets about the universe.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We all love cute pet photos – so often those photos almost make our furry friends look human – even smiling in some cases. But one particular type photo being shared via email – a photo of a smiling dog – would never be described as cute, as it drives some people literally insane. Is it real, or just another cyber-located urban legend? (Smile.Dog) *** Being kidnapped by gypsies is a somewhat negative stereotype towards those who truly live the lifestyle. They don’t typically go out of their way to snatch people away… but in one particular circumstance it truly did happen – and it created an

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Nightmare’s Nest” (July 17, 1975) ***WD00:48:09.169 = The Creaking Door, “Dummy” (ADU)01:21:23.239 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944) ***WD (LQ)01:50:32.429 = Dark Fantasy, “Rendezvous With Satan” (May 29, 1945) ***WD02:19:31.789 = Sounds of Darkness, “Blind Man’s Bluff” (December 08, 1967)02:43:13.789 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Paris Macabre” (February 04, 1972) ***WD03:12:03.679 = Diary of Fate, “Keith Raymond” (July 06, 1948) ***WD (LQ)03:39:57.009 = Dimension X, “The Outer Limit” (September 08, 1950)04:08:04.349 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Devil’s Cavern” (April 03, 1945) ***WD (LQ)04:20:12.559 = The Eleventh Hour

In the shadow of 18th-century Serbia, a buried man rose, a village trembled, and the legend of the vampire was born.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Margaret Allen was hanged to death. But it’s the strange life she lived and the odd nature of her crime that still interests people in her case. (The Hanging of Margaret or Bill) *** 12-year-old Gabriel enjoyed playing games with an online friend. But when he borrowed less than two dollars for an in-game purchase from this friend, then ignored his requests to continue playing, he found himself dying the most horrifying murder you can imagine. And despite law enforcement knowing who the murderer is, he is free now – and no one knows where to find him. It is a brutally horrible story you do not want children in the room for. (A Deadly Gaming Friendsh

HOUR ONE: In 1882 the Ma’amtrasna murders, the brutal killing of several members of the Joyce family in rural Galway, caused outrage in Irish society and remains one of the most notorious homicides in Irish history. However a few years later Cork was rocked by an equally heinous case which has largely been forgotten. We’ll look at the brutal murders of four family members that took place in Castletownroche, Ireland. (The Castletownroche Murders) *** An Arizona family encounters a creature from the dark side of a Navajo legend. (The Arizona Skinwalker) *** John Blair liked to keep things “in the family”. But in his case, it wasn’t just a saying. It was literal. Because John was infamous for being bigamous. (Bigamous Blair) *** Dozens of Korean War GI’s claimed an unidentified flying object made them all sick. Theories range from high-tech Soviet death rays to extraterrestrials studying how we engage in battle to combat-stress-induced hallucinations. What actually happened? (The Korean War UFO)=====

Sea monster tales have existed for thousands of years, with stories of giant squids and octopuses being especially common. But where's the last place you'd expect to find such a creature? The desert of Oklahoma, perhaps?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Tales of sea monsters go back millennia, tales of giant squids and octopus are particularly prevalent. But where is the last place on earth you’d expect to find such a creature? How about the desert landscape of Oklahoma? (The Oklahoma Octopus) *** Parental hostility drove a girl out of her home and into the arms of her cousin. As I’m sure you can guess, that was not a wise decision. (Kissing Cousins) *** I’ll read a short passage from G. Michael Vasey’s book, “Chasing the Goddess”, a chapter called “Strange Things Happen To Me”.CHAPTE

Kids say the cutest things, but sometimes they come out with something that’s just downright creepy or even terrifying.We’ll share stories from adults who share disturbing things children have said.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Some of the things your little ones say are just so stinkin’ cute, am I right? But then there are those moments that your child says something completely out of left field that creeps you the heck out. I’ll relate a few things parents and other adults on Reddit have shared about what their children have said.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Creepy Kid Talk” by Jesse Silverberg for MoneyMade.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swb3wsh6Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Goodbye Karl Erich” (July 16, 1975)00:48:11.469 = BBC Appointment With Fear, “Clock Strikes Eight” (May 18, 1944) ***WD01:19:17.819 = The Avenger, “Death Rings The Bell” (October 12, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:48:42.089 = Ghost Story BBC, “The Shimmering Dress” (ADU)02:03:09.239 = Beyond The Green Door, “Trent Perkins and Sword Swallower” (ADU)02:06:52.619 = Beyond Midnight, “The Party” (ADU) ***WD02:38:09.179 = Black Book, “My Favorite Corpse” (February 24, 1952) ***WD02:52:47.199 = The Black Mass, “Nightmare” (January 18, 1964)03:20:22.969 = Box 13, “The Hot Box” (December 26, 1948)03:47:21.029 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Ret

Watch the LIVE video version: https://weirddarkness.com/livescream20241228/IN THIS EPISODE: We all dream, but for some people what should be a time for their bodies and minds to rest turns into a nightmare from which they cannot escape. I’ll share some of these stories. Tales of shadow people and demons who stalk their victims between dreams and reality. Sleepwalking incidents that are both amusing and disturbing. I’ll also share true stories of dreams that changed people's lives adding fear and dread to their bedtime routine. Chilling tales of what some people must endure in an attempt to get some sleep.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Fear of the Night” by Cindy Parmiter: https://amzn.to/3ZhAoCiWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect,

More can go wrong on a flight than just dying—though that’s likely the top concern. Strange and bizarre incidents might make you reconsider flying altogether.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: They say it’s actually safer to fly than to drive on our country’s highways – and seeing how Chicagoans drive, I might tend to believe it. But when something goes wrong in your car, you don’t plunge 30,000 feet to your demise. And while it may be safer than driving, there are still a lot of things that can not go as planned and leave you screaming towards your doom. (Scares in the Skies) *** Sightings of a strange flying creature have been reported in Maryland since back in the 1700s… but even stranger is the unfortunate name this creature has been tagged with. What the heck is a Snallygaster? (Wha

#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrorsVisit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness®, 2023. Weird Darkness©, 2023“Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2023

Five cases where mysterious lights in the sky left behind tangible artifacts - and the investigations might uncover evidence that could change everything we know about alien encounters.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In 1949, the dark and twisted romance of Raymond Fernandez and Martha Beck, the infamous Lonely Hearts Killers, shocked the nation. Fueled by obsession and deceit, their deadly love story left a trail of victims—and a haunting legacy of betrayal and murder. (Mad Love: The Lonely Hearts Killers) *** In the shadows of Ottawa's lumber industry, Joseph Currier's rise from ambitious teenager to wealthy businessman was matched only by the mysterious tragedies that followed him - including the death of his young bride in a mill accident that some say wasn't quite what it seemed. Perhaps her

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Snake In The Grass” (July 14, 1975) ***WD00:48:36.969 = Strange Wills, “Miser’s Gold” (October 05, 1946)01:19:30.859 = Witch’s Tale, “The Power of Lucifer” (December 07, 1937) ***WD01:48:15.869 = Word Detective, “Maverick” (February 26, 1959)01:51:26.129 = X Minus One, “First Contact” (October 06, 1955)02:14:30.289 = The Zero Hour, “A Die In The Country, Part 1” (October 22, 1973)02:38:29.089 = The Zero Hour, “A Die In The Country, Part 2” (October 23, 1973)03:02:32.189 = The Zero Hour, “A Die In The Country, Part 3” (October 24, 1973) 03:25:15.069 = The Zero Hour, “A Die In The Country, Part 4” (October 25, 1973)03:49:16.929 = The Zero

People share some of the dark secrets they discovered about a family member after that person’s death. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Haunted and spooky places are located all around the world, and Colorado is no exception. It’s one high elevation state that offers some high paranormal activity (Ghosts of Colorado) *** People share some of the dark secrets they discovered about a family member after that person’s death. (Death Revealed Their Secrets) *** The evil eye is a glance believed to have the ability to cause injury or death to those on whom it falls. It’s told there was a woman in North Walsham who was so wise and powerful she could repel the evil eye! We’ll also look at how to get rid of the evil eye if you have it – and how to avoid getting it in the first place! (The Wise

When Sir Matthew Fell condemns a woman to death for witchcraft, her cryptic warning—“There will be guests at the Hall”—becomes a chilling prophecy. Years later, her curse takes root in the shadow of an ancient ash tree, where unspeakable horrors lie in wait.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: it’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fiction and sci-fi. Tonight it’s a classic horror tale from M.R. James entitled, “The Ash-Tree”. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Ash-Tree” by M.R. James, from the book, “Classic Tales of Horror: 500+ Stories”: https://amzn.to/3ZWcexyWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the materia

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: I’m reaching back to a #CreepypastaThursday from last year when I shared three stories. First, I’ll share the traditional creepypasta “I Wish I Wasn’t a Member” by Boothworld. Then it’s an original creepypasta story from Weirdo family member Randy Hogan called “The Dinner Party From Hell”. And finally, we’ll wrap up the episode with a classic bit of horror from M.R. James called “Lost Hearts”.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:10.856 = I Wish I Wasn’t A Member00:11:40.130 = Dinner Party From Hell00:19:31.187 = Lost Hearts00:43:43.604 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“I Wish I Wasn’t a Member” by Boothworld: http://bit.ly/2OYlTRo“Lost Hearts” by M.R. Jame

“ELLSWORTH’S FAMOUS SPIDER PETTING ZOO” and “TRESPASSERS WILL BE PERSECUTED #WeirdDarknessDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday when I share fictional stories of horror and sci-fi! Tonight I’ll be sharing the classic short horror story “Ancient Lights” by Algernon Blackwood, but first, the spine-tingling tale “The Spider Petting Zoo” by Peter de Niverville. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:58.274 = The Petting Zoo (Ellsworth’s Famous Spider Petting Zoo)00:28:46.361 = Ancient Lights (Trespassers Will Be Persecuted)00:44:37.523 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Petting Zoo” by Peter de Niverville: http://bit.ly/2lyOm3M“Ancient Lights” by Algernon Blackwood: http://bit.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Widow’s Auxiliary” (July 11, 1975) ***WD00:48:11.719 = Tales of the Frightened, “Ladder” (1957)00:54:23.789 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (ADU)01:02:09.599 = Theater Five, “Outside Time” (September 01, 19764) ***WD (LQ)01:23:14.169 = CBC Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” ***WD (LQ)01:54:02.899 = The Whisperer, “Never The Twain” (September 16, 1951) ***WD02:23:40.739 = 2000 Plus, “Other Man” (June 07, 1950) ***WD02:54:25.119 = The Unexpected, “Shipwreck” (ADU)03:09:18.829 = Unit 99, ‘Threatening Letter” (October 25, 1957) ***WD03:32:55.239 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (ADU) ***WD (

Long before Halloween claimed the spooky spotlight, Christmas Eve was the traditional time for telling ghost stories - a tradition I'm reviving tonight with true tales of yuletide hauntings.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Before Halloween claimed the spooky spotlight, Christmas Eve was once the traditional time for telling ghost stories - a centuries-old custom that gave us Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" and brought families together around crackling fires to share spine-tingling tales on long winter nights. Tonight I continue my efforts to bring back this tradition with some ghost stories and hauntings that took place during the Yuletide season… and every single ghost story is absolutely true.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Photo of the Berthelot ghost: https://weirddarkness.com/

Over five hours of Old Time Radio Christmas episodes on the DARKER side of the holiday!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Very Private Miracle” (December 24, 1974) ***WD00:46:13.339 = American Weekly, “Christmas Eve Ghost” (December 21, 1933) ***WD (LQ)01:01:36.189 = Dark Fantasy, “House of Bread” (December 26, 1941) ***WD01:26:22.779 = Escape, “Back For Christmas” (December 24, 1947) ***WD01:56:00.049 = The Whistler, “Decision” (December 24, 1947)02:25:35.529 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Christmas Carol” (December 24, 1975) ***WD03:11:45.079 = Lights Out, “Uninhabited – Christmas Story 1918” (December 22, 1937) ***WD03:41:36.279 = Suspense, “Holiday Story” (December 23, 1

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The holiday classic in its entire audiobook format – “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar.SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens (public domain)= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarknessWeirdDarkness™ - is a production and trademark of Marlar House Productions. Copyright, 2023= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/a-christmas-carol-charles-dickens-full-audiobook/

In 1985, John Brennan Crutchley, later known as the 'Vampire Rapist,' committed unspeakable crimes against a young hitchhiker, leaving behind a legacy of terror, unanswered questions, and chilling suspicions of more victims.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: John Brennan Crutchley was no ordinary rapist and murderer. He added vampirism into his modus operandi. (The True Story of the Vampire Rapist) *** The spooklight phenomenon caused panic in a small Missouri community in the late 1800s – frightening many to the point of moving their family away. And today, the Joplin Spooklight is still a mystery that remains unsolved despite appearing several times a year. (The Mysterious Missouri Spooklights) *** Based on its name alone, you’d think the Gympie-Gympie plant is small, cute, and harmless. In real

Some believe it was a lone gun experiment. Others believe the whole incident was something from the paranormal. And still others say it was a case of mass hysteria. Who or what exactly was the Mad Gasser of Mattoon?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: In the fall of 1944, the quiet town of Mattoon, Illinois, was gripped by fear as an enigmatic figure known as the 'Mad Gasser' unleashed mysterious gas attacks, leaving victims paralyzed and bewildered. Decades later, the identity and motives of this phantom attacker remain one of history's most chilling unsolved mysteries.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4j3xh6saWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become

Over FIVE HOURS of Old Time Radio Christmas episodes for the DARKER side of the holidays!Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle” (July 25, 1977) ***WD00:48:25.819 = Lux Radio Theater, “It’s A Wonderful Life” (March 10, 1947)01:49:22.969 = Suspense, “’Twas the Night Before Christmas” (December 21, 1953)02:19:20.859 = The Whistler, “A Letter From Cynthia” (December 25, 1949)02:49:07.309 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “That Magic Touch” (June 09, 1980) ***WD03:34:39.569 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Christmas Story” (December 25, 1951) ***WD04:01:24.239 = The Whistler, “Three Wise Guys” (December 24, 1950) ***WD04:31:04.669 = The CBS Radio Mystery Theater

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…The Grither”: https://tinyurl.com/qvkfdtg“Christmas Tree Decorations”: https://tinyurl.com/rapx4d7“Die Nutcracker, Die!” by Dax Varley: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6“Machete Santa” by Medeia Sharif: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6“Saturn Rising” by Ty Drago: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credi

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: “When The Show Didn’t Go On: The Iroquois Theater Fire” *** “A Deadly Christmas: Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Fire” *** “Horror For The Holidays: Ghosts of the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster” *** “A Christmas Mystery: The Vanishing of the Sodder Children” *** (Originally aired December 23, 2016)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“When The Show Didn’t Go On: The Iroquois Theater Fire” from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor and Rene Kruse: https://amzn.to/3nNw0qJ“A Deadly Christmas: Ghosts of the Babbs Switch School Fire” used by permission from Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/yav7oyye“Horror For The Holidays: Ghosts of the Ashtabula Bridge Disaster”, from the book “And Hell Followed With It” by Troy Taylor a

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 12 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Christmas Carols in the Woods”, “St. Mary’s Church”, “The Lady In The Pantry”, “Mrs. Eustace Returns”, “The Phantoms of the Mamie R. Mine”, “The Wreck of the General Arnold”, “Up In Flames”, “The Battle of Edgehill”, “50 Berkeley Square”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t),

From an inexplicable force that turned a woman to ashes in her farmhouse, to strange phenomena that transformed a quiet English town into a UFO hotspot, these nine chilling Christmas mysteries continue to baffle investigators and haunt communities long after the holiday decorations were packed away.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A nurse was found dead in her bed - and her boyfriend and his nine-year-old son vanished, leaving behind only a truck full of bloodstained presents. (Christmas Murder in Lockhart) *** A little girl vanishes on a winter road trip to Las Vegas, and twenty Christmases later, a detective's search for answers leads to a desperate couple's final confession - but not to the truth about what really happened to two-year-old Nikole Betterson. (Nikole’s Christmas Farewell) *** Behi

HOUR ONE: Most all of us think of Christmas as a time of love, warmth, joy, and charity… but for some, Christmas isn’t merry at all… it’s murderous. We’ll look at some horrific holiday murders and the killers behind them. And more! But first… we visit Point Pleasant, West Virginia during the Holidays of 1967… but we don’t see a sleigh and reindeer in the sky… we see a nightmare.==========HOUR TWO: Christmas is supposed to be the merry season with joy and light in the darkness. But many places arehaunted by ghosts and paranormal activity during this time. In fact, many of the ghost stories I’ll share tonight are haunted especially around Christmas.==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: “Rejected Christmas Gift Ends In Murder” *** “The Lawson Christmas Massacre”==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“Overshadowing Christmas With Tragedy” by Julie Henthorn: https://tinyurl.com/3e2a5dr6“Have Yourself a Very Mothman Christmas”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrxt43wx“

Peter Stumpp was arrested accused of being an "insatiable bloodsucker” - which, in 1589, meant he was being accused of being a werewolf. Even stranger… Peter readily admitted to being one.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: For years the doctors couldn’t figure out why Wally was coughing so much, why his skin cracked and bled, turning the bedsheets red. They prescribed ointments, antibiotics, decongestants, pain killers. His guts ached for years, too, and even morphine didn’t help the pain. He died a wraith, 73 years old. The government says it has no idea what happened to him, but then that’s because he worked in Area 51. (Area 51 Killed My Husband) *** Two accounts of Bigfoot are reported from Illinois. But these aren’t your typical sightings. They take place in the middle of the night, p

The ancient pterodactyl, the legendary thunderbird, the cryptid known as the Mothman: could they all be one and the same?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s first sighting was described as “half man and half beast, standing about five feet six inches, with a tall pointed head. Whatever it was that he had seen, he was convinced that it was neither a bear nor a monkey.” We take a look at the mysterious creature, the Yeti. (Taking a Look At the Yeti Phenomenon) *** On May 16, 1929, Al Capone was arrested in Philadelphia on gun-carrying charges – but it was a put-up job that unfortunately led to a year in prison and Capone’s first encounters with the ghost that he believed haunted him to the grave! (Al Capone and the Ghost of Jimmy Clark) *** Seeing an intruder while in the shower may sound

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ghostly Rival” (July 10, 1975) ***WD00:47:46.709 = Radio City Playhouse, “Long Distance” (July 03, 1948) ***WD01:17:15.189 = Richard Diamond, “The Jean Cooper Murder Case” (August 20, 1949)01:48:40.789 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Egyptian Shoe” (ADU) ***WD01:49:53.190 = The Saint, “Fake Amnesia Killer” (November 13, 1949)02:14:31.229 = Sam Spade, “The Rushlight Diamond Caper” (July 04, 1948) ***WD02:43:35.939 = The Sealed Book, “Death Spins a Web” (April 01 1945) ***WD03:13:09.409 = The Shadow, “Shyster Payoff” (November 06, 1938) ***WD (LQ)03:40:54.099 = Sleep No More, “Evening Flowering of a Strange Orchid” (April 24, 1957) 04:10

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = Suspense, “Out for Christmas” (December 21, 1958)00:26:33.319 = The Whistler, “Christmas Gift” (December 23, 1951) ***WD00:56:34.559 = Suspense, “A Korean Christmas Carol” (December 20, 1959)01:16:06.519 = The Whistler, “Christmas Bonus” (December 21, 1952) ***WD01:46:11.379 = Suspense, “Yuletide Miracle” (December 17, 1961)02:09:35.159 = Suspense, “Back For Christmas” (December 23, 1943)02:38:20.035 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without edi

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES… ”The Tradition” by Andrea Stanet: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6“Girls Night Out”: https://tinyurl.com/u4zjhwu“Krampus”: https://tinyurl.com/whz5qc8All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll recti

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Imagine celebrating the holidays around your Christmas tree – and it begins shaking for no reason! (The Swaying Christmas Tree) *** What dark secret made Charlie Lawson slaughter his family on Christmas Day? (The Murder of the Lawson Family) *** A Weirdo family member tells of an odd yet heartwarming experience at Christmas. (Visits For The Holidays) *** A woman still mourning her husband’s passing is visited on Christmas by beautiful balls of light. (The Christmas Orbs) *** The holidays; a time for warmth, joy… sorcery, superstition, and darkness and… at least it is in Russia. (Christmas in Siberia) *** Did dozens of military personnel at RAF Bentwaters encounter an alien spacecraft over Christmas 1980? (The Christmas Invasion) *** (Originally aired Decemb

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 11 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!In this episode: “The Eternal Beatle”, “Home For The Holidays”, “The Kennedy Road Phantom”, “Santa Stuffs The Stockings”, “Santa And The Elf”, “The Ghost In The Living Room”, “That’s Not Santa!”, “Poe Finds His Inspiration”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/

Rosemary’s Baby was a hit novel that became an iconic film, only to bring woe to nearly everyone who made it. We’ll look at the film which many people believe to be cursed. We’ll look at some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child! And how can you tell if YOU are pregnant with the child of Lucifer?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The movie, The Sixth Sense, has become a worldwide meme with the phrase “I see dead people”. But for one family in Britain, it’s not a joking matter. (My Children See dead People) *** Barbara and Patricia Grimes were murdered in 1956, but new clues have raised hopes the killer might still be caught. (The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters) *** “In space, no one can hear you scream” – not just a movie tagline, but rea

Sadly, the past is gone and cannot be changed – nor can we see into the future to prepare for what’s to come. We live in the here and now, and that is a constant. Or… is it? We’ll look at the mystery of time slips. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” from 1892 is a masterpiece of the macabre – and when you hear him describe the piece and his inspiration for it, you’ll realize the painting is a lot closer to the artist’s life than anyone would want. (Curing Edvard Munch) *** Have you ever wondered why ghosts in the movies are so often female? What makes female ghosts scarier than male ghosts? I mean aside from that whole “a woman scorned” thing? We’ll look at some famous – and infamous female ghosts and urban legends around the world. (In

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 10 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!In this episode: “Mrs Pickman’s Ghost”, “Haunts of Hartland”, “The Things We Do For Love”, “The Christmas Rosebush”, “Please Help”, “Footprints In The Snow”, “The Chicken Ghost”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fg

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…”The Carol Singers”: https://tinyurl.com/s978sjj“The Sock Puppet”: https://tinyurl.com/wgrpaog“The Tell-Tale Scarf” by Judith Graves: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s an original short holiday horror story from Jon Allen, called “Here Comes Santa’s Claws”. *** (Originally aired December 23, 2021)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Here Comes Santa’s Claws” by Jon Allen, https://twitter.com/writerjonallenVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicat

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Triangle” (July 08, 1975) ***WD00:48:18.929 = Mystery House, “A Killing In Market” (May 31, 1946)01:15:13.059 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Adventure of the Noble Bachelor” (ADU) ***WD01:46:19.209 = Night Beat, “Harlan Matthews, Stamp Dealer” (May 29, 1950)02:15:54.429 = CBC Nightfall, “Last Visit” (October 24, 1980) ***WD02:42:44.469 = Obsession, “Ebb Tide” (ADU) ***WD03:12:35.409 = Origin of Superstition, “Something Old” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)03:26:28.109 = Peril, “Three Hunted Men” (ADU) ***WD03:49:45.229 = Philip Marlowe, “Hard Way Out” (November 28, 1948)04:19:23.269 = The Price of Fear, “Goody Two Shoes” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)04:46:38.579 =

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In 1977, a car accident in Michigan killed Susan Klingel while her boyfriend Jarrett Betterson was driving. Their 2-year-old daughter Nikole survived. Shortly after, Jarrett met Barbara, and around Christmas 1977, they left Michigan with Nikole, promising her maternal grandparents (the Klingels) they would take good care of her. However, Nikole seemingly vanished after early 1978, though Jarrett continued collecting her Social Security survivor benefits until she would have turned 18. Twenty years later, when the Klingels hired a private investigator to find their granddaughter, Detective Jeff Rosgen of Las Vegas PD became involved. After Rosgen visited the Bettersons in 1997 claiming he knew what happened to Nikole, the couple died by suicide in their Las Vegas apartment - Jarrett shot Barbara before turning the gun on himself. They left money for their cremation and an apologetic letter but no explanation about Nikole's fate. The case remains unsolved, with police

A witch ends up in court – not as the defendant, but as the plaintiff! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A witch ends up in court – not as the defendant, but as the plaintiff! (The Litigating Witch Case) *** As you may have heard, nothing sells like sex and death. A Louisville brothel combined the two when someone dropped dead from poisoning. And the media absolutely loved it. (The Brothel Poisoning) *** While out jogging, Sherri Papini inexplicably disappeared. Twenty-two days later she returned home with a story so incredible it was hard to believe. In fact, some people still don’t believe her after all these years. (The Sherri Papini Mystery) *** When groups of sinister drones began hovering over homes in America’s Midwest, the FBI, US Air Force and 16 police forces set up a task force. B

Are changelings and doppelgangers real? You might choose to believe so after hearing about the strange disappearance of Pauline Picard.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Are changelings and doppelgangers real? You might choose to believe so after hearing about the strange disappearance of Pauline Picard. (The Disappearing of Pauline Picard) *** Plus, we’ll look at a few true first-hand accounts of people who have come across doppelgangers – and for them, it was a frightening experience. (Stories of Real Doppelgangers) *** Dubbed "the Oddfather" for his peculiar mannerisms and longstanding history of bizarre behaviour, Gigante was either genuinely mentally ill or the perpetrator of the longest legal charade in New York's history. (The Oddfather) *** A man wearing a ski mask broke into the home, and

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES… ”The Clown Puppet”: https://tinyurl.com/rmzhwoa“Devil In The Closet”:  https://tinyurl.com/rbcqqoo“The Carol” by Jessica Bayliss: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and

Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness®, 2023. Weird Darkness©, 2024“Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2024

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: ‘Tis the season for not only reindeer, grinches and magical snowmen but also fearless children, negligent parents and dumb thieves. “Home Alone” may be the first Christmas movie that comes to mind upon hearing that description, but it turns out there’s a long and storied tradition of true stories of children left alone around the holidays matching wits against would-be robbers. (Home Alone) *** What would you think if you received a Christmas card in the mail that had a picture of a dead bird on the cover? Not very festive, is it? But that’s not what people believed in the past. For a while, a dead bird was synonymous with saying “Merry Christmas!” (Merry Christmas, Here’s a Dead Bird) *** A woman leaves her family to go Christmas shopping at the las

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 9 of 12 in the #12NightmaresOfXmas series!In this episode: “The Perfect Christmas Tree”, “A Rose For Her Hair”, “Eternal Love”, “Guides In The Snow”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and Nicolas Gasparini (https://tin

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Guilty” (July 07, 1975) ***WD00:47:51.889 = Macabre, “Man in the Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD01:18:21.239 = MindWebs, “The Man With English” and “Lucifer” (ADU)01:49:50.079 = Mercer McCloud: The Man With The Story, “Blood On The Doorstep” (1947) (LQ)02:04:14.459 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD02:34:18.719 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Who Took The Corpse” (November 02, 1945)02:59:12.009 = Mr. District Attorney, “Priceless Miniature” (December 10, 1941)03:27:25.429 = Murder at Midnight, “The House That Time Forgot” (January 13, 1947)03:53:51.279 = The Black Museum, “The Raincoat” (ADU)04:22:56.189 = Mysterious Trav

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The creature had dark or black skin covered in masses of “skin or fins” that looked like algae growing all over its body.  It seemed to have gills or matted hair that looked like gills on its face and head; two yellow eyes leered out from under a prominent forehead.  That’s the description one witness had for the thing in City Park, New Orleans. (The City Park Thing) *** Anyone who knew the little family before that July day would say that one thing was certain, Vernon Plager loved his wife and daughter more than anything.  But then Paul Reed moved to the neighborhood, and it led to more than just a broken marriage… it led to murder. (Wrapped in Ivy) *** The moose is said to be a ghostly white and a giant of stature and weight, antlers bigger than any oth

What is it like after we die? Is there life after death? And can science ever get onboard with the idea despite testable evidence?Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: On January 1st, 1091, an army of the dead came to Normandy. For one priest, it would be a night that he would never forget. (The Medieval Walking Dead) *** Despite what we are led to believe from movies and television, cemeteries, graveyards, and churchyards, are actually quite peaceful places with no reason to be haunted anymore than any other plot of land. They are, in fact, meant to be resting places – not restless places. Repton Village chuchyard in Derbyshire apparently never received that memo. (The Ghosts of Repton) *** Office romances are nothing new. Sadly, neither is sexual harassment in the work place. And apparently in the 1

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slave” (July 04, 1975) ***WD00:48:12.289 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Death In Mark Adrian’s Studio” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:13:38.339 = Sherlock Holmes, “Case of the Out of Date Murder” (September 17, 1945) ***WD01:44:08.379 = House of Mystery, “Gift From The Dead” (August 03, 1947) ***WD02:14:03.209 = Incredible But True, “The Roving Pansinis” (ADU) ***WD02:17:52.709 = Inner Sanctum, “Black Art” (May 15, 1945) ***WD02:47:40.259 = The Key, “The Deception” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)03:13:40.889 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD03:43:08.209 = The LineUp, “The Elsner Case” (December 28, 1950)04:12:48.719 = Lux Radio Theater, “Strangers

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 8 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: “The Thing At The Foot Of The Bed”, “The Mystery of St. Luke’s Church”, “The Guttenberg Poltergeist”, “The Tickling Terror”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tiny

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES… ”Frosted” by Ally Mathews: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6 “When I Was In Your Tummy”: https://tinyurl.com/rbcqqoo“Purple Fingernails”: https://tinyurl.com/vuxcvhtAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a few ghost stories that all center around the Christmas season. (True Tales of Christmas Ghosts) *** We’ll look at a haunting in Rhode Island, where people claim to see a mysterious light every year at Christmas – and many believe it to be a ghost ship with a dark history. (The Christmas Light of Block Island) *** Even without ghosts, you can still have some terrible things take place at Christmas time – more than you might realize. You’ll never hear the word “Christmas” the same way again after hearing some of what happened in history during the Christmas season! (Horrible Happenings at the Holidays) *** What is for many their favorite paranormal Christmas movie of all time was, in fact, a bust at the box office. It wasn’t about a ghost

It’s a long story, but definitely worth the time spent soaking it in. It’s the fictional horror story, “The Church in the Woods” by Seith Vale.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Church In The Woods” by Seith Vale: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92d7a5Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no on

"The Beast of Boredom" by Richard R Smith was originally published in Infinity magazine, April 1958. SNYPSOS: After killing a Martian, a man takes a strange artifact back to Earth. He soon realizes it's a very unique weapon - and he is it's victim - and  there may be no defense against it.

What if “STORM AREA 51” had actually happened in 2019 as everyone anticipated and planned? “The Siege of Area 51” by Bryce Simmons assumes just that. And the story picks up after the siege has already taken place, from the perspective of someone who was there when it happened. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Siege of Area 51” by Bryce Simmons: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-siege-of-area-51/Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately

Hear the fully-produced version with music and sound effects at https://shows.acast.com/auditory-anthology/episodes/the-beast-of-boredom-by-richard-r-smith"The Beast of Boredom" by Richard R Smith -- from "Infinity" magazine April 1958.

When Victor Hoffman's hallucinations and violent impulses went untreated in rural Saskatchewan, the result was devastating: nine members of the Peterson family murdered in their home, a community's trust shattered, and a national awakening to the dire need for mental health care.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One October morning in 2018, sixteen-year-old Karlie Gusé walked away from her California home after attending a party the night before – and despite three witnesses who saw her walking with a piece of paper in her hand, she was never seen again. (She Disappeared, Paper In Hand) *** A Sunday drive to an antiques fair becomes an encounter with the impossible when Richard and Helen witness a massive UFO mothership. (Mothership In Gorse Field) *** A suspicious purchase of a freezer chest, a c

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 7 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: “The Ghost of William Terris”, “Christmas Hauntings”, “Calvert Mansion”, “The Dana House”, “I Am Your Brother”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2n

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: If your kids think Elf on a Shelf is creepy – just tell them that kids in Greece and its surrounding countries are terrorized each Christmas for a full twelve days by nocturnal goblins that like to defecate all over your home! (The Defecating Christmas Goblins of Greece) *** The ghost of Mary, Queen of Scots makes her presence known on Christmas Eve, 1900… or does she? (The Tower of London’s Christmas Eve Ghost) *** A serving of poisoned Christmas pie causes the death of Captain David Paye on Christmas day, 1882. But who had a motive? (A Christmas Poisoning) *** People worldwide have been celebrating Christmas for hundreds and hundreds of years – but not all of those years were joyous for everyone. For example, those who happened to be black living in Americ

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES… ”Black Peter”: https://tinyurl.com/t6tttza“She’s Going To Be Mad” by Vevee: https://tinyurl.com/rbcqqoo“Finders Keepers” by Boyd Reynolds: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let m

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It all started with a bunch of footprints at a construction site. Or at least the modern-day fascination with “Bigfoot” did. Stories of hairy giants in the woods and wandering “wild men” had been a part of American lore for nearly two centuries by the time the nickname “Bigfoot” was coined in the late 1950s. But it was then, with the advent of television and the modern media, that chasing down giants in the woods became a national craze. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Taken from the book, "Cabinet of Curiosities" by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3EMhYRzWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the mater

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Murder Will Out” (July 03, 1975) ***WD00:47:56.299 = Gang Busters, “Al Simeone” (December 22, 1945) ***WD01:11:34.199 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain, by John Metcalfe” (April 22, 1992)01:57:56.879 = Green Hornet, “Not One Cent For Tribute” (June 13, 1939) ***WD02:24:50.799 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House, by Bram Stoker” (April 03, 1947) ***WD02:51:20.779 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Horseplay” (November 23, 1951) ***WD03:16:58.539 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Channel Crossing” (July 14, 1984)03:43:50.259 = The Haunting Hour, “Old Old Man” (April 07, 1945) ***WD04:08:51.979 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Killer’s Widow” (February 08, 1959)04:33:04.459 = The Hermit’s Cave,

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: True unexplained stories about prank phone calls and mysterious harassers have always been the bread and butter of horror movies. But what happens when an unnamed creep starts making scary prank calls in real life? What about a loved one calling you from the site of a train crash – where they died moments before calling you? A dead girlfriend sending you a private message on Facebook? Or an email from a deceased friend? CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:00:57.263 = Show Intro00:02:05.367 = Dead Train Passenger00:13:36.871 = Creepy Phone Calls00:18:41.208 = Stalked By a Restricted Caller00:29:36.043 = Dean Koontz’s Warning From The Other Side00:36:43.851 = Email From The Underworld00:38:46.744 = Faceboo

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it the show notes as quickly as possible.***Spooky Santa™ and Weird Darkness® are creations and trademarks of Marlar House Productions and Weird Darkness, LLC. Copyright © Weird Darkness,

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: It’s a short story of fiction I bring back every Christmas simply called “The Advent Calendar”, written by Michael Whitehouse. *** (Originally aired December 24, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Advent Calendar” by Michael Whitehouse: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-advent-calendar/Visit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (ht

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 6 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: “The York Museum Ghost”, “The Sea Captain’s Ghost”, “The Frozen Lovers”, “Ghost Cat”, “Saying Goodbye”, “The Death Coach”, “Sir Geoffrey Walks”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgb

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Come Back With Me” (July 02, 1975)00:48:08.149 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD01:16:23.629 = Dimension X, “The Roads Must Roll” (September 01, 1950) ***WD01:47:57.909 = Doc Savage, “The Deadly Treasure” (December 23, 1985)02:12:35.599 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “He Woke Up Dead” (March 27, 1945)02:25:02.009 = Eleventh Hour, “Cast a Giant Shadow” (ADU) ***WD02:48:51.539 = Escape, “Back For Christmas” (December 24, 1947)03:18:26.899 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)03:48:07.559 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Adventure of the Beauty Queen” (June 25, 1958) ***WD04:07:56.689 = BBC Fear on 4, “By The River, Fontainebleau” (ADU)04:37:38.759 = Five After The Hour, “S

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: First up, we’ll sit around the virtual campfire and I’ll tell you about a few ghosts and legends in the Old West. (Ghosts In The Old West) *** Aspiring actress Milicent Patrick finally found success in front of the camera – but not with her own face, but a face that she created… the Creature From the Black Lagoon. (The Actress Who Created A Legendary Universal Monster) *** You don’t hear of werewolf sightings much anymore – but that doesn’t mean they don’t happen. In fact, some new sightings are suddenly cropping up around a 170-year-old cemetery in South London. Could people be seeing the real thing? (New Werewolf Sightings At Old Camberwell Cemetery) *** A young woman disappeared while walking down a lane on New Year’s Day. But the great mystery

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Some say she was an old hag, while others say she was a polite and beautiful old woman. But townsfolk were terrified of her either way, because everyone knew Moll Dyer was a witch. Whether she was or not, what transpired around her and to her has caused something of the paranormal. (Moll Dyer Was a Witch) *** Hollywood actress Mary Astor was the flame that began a firestorm sex scandal… a story so hot that it made front page headlines. (The Purple Diary Scandal) *** A night watchman gets into a fistfight with a ghost! (Phantom Fistfight) *** The murder of Rose Ambler has gone unsolved for well over a hundred years. No one alive at the time is alive today, but still, for law some in law enforcement in Connecticut, as well as amateur and professional detectives ali

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 5 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: “The Aircraft Carrier ‘Glory’”, “Number 149 Squadron”, “Back Already?”, “Told You So”, “Dear Theodosia”, “Last Wishes”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMA= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https:/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: (Christmas archives episode from December 13, 2020): We’ll look at some of the history of Santa and his cohorts – and how they have all not been as jolly as we know them now. (And You Thought You Knew About Santa) *** And I’ll tell you an Icelandic Christmas story that is so creepy that the government was forced to censor it. (The Icelandic Yule Brothers) *** But first, Christmas parties are a time for joy, laughs, and family. A time to be shared with the ones you love. But sometimes, the ones who love us, have a different, more sinister plan. That was the case of Bruce Jeffrey Pardo, the Killer Santa. We begin with that story. (Bruce Jeffrey Pardo: The Killer Santa) *** (Originally aired December 13, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“And You Thought Y

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“Christmas Monsters”: https://tinyurl.com/stczesl“Ruby’s Revenge” by Izzie, age 11 in Kensignton: https://tinyurl.com/sanns5y“North Pole Coal” by Patrick Hueller: https://tinyurl.com/wkp7uu6All music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is in

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A creepy video shows something that the one who recorded it never saw. (The Office Video) *** The "Ypsilanti Ripper" terrorized the college community for two years. We share the savage crimes of John Norman Collins. (Campus Terror) *** Alfred Packer was found guilty of a murder that he committed in the mountains of Colorado. But this just wasn’t any murder – Packer was charged with killing and eating his victims. (The Colorado Cannibal) *** A Native American hunting party tracks down a large hair-covered creature and finds a giant mound with bodies of 19 human children. The children had not only been kidnapped, they had also been consumed… by Sasquatch. (The Human-Bigfoot War of 1855) *** Within the UFO files of the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigati

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: One of the most haunting mysteries to ever occur in West Virginia – and perhaps even in America – began during the predawn hours of December 25, 1945. The fire that occurred at the Sodder home that night was the key to the mystery, but whether it was a vanishing, a kidnapping, or a mass murder has never been determined. *** Plus, even though a young man was tried, convicted, and died in prison for the murder – along with two others – there are many who believe that Suzanne Degnan’s murder was never actually solved. And that may be the reason that Suzanne’s spirit has never rested in peace. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Intro00:02:14.348 = The Missing Sodder Children, Part 100:17:20.884 = The Missing S

HOUR ONE: Is it possible that the monster your child sees under the bed or in the closet isn’t imaginary after all? We look at some true stories of people coming face to face with monsters in their own home. (When The Monster in the Closet is Real) *** Even for those immersed in Ufology, for many, a certain controversial subject is so troubling and disturbing they choose to outright ignore it, and seldom speak of it. It’s the question – are UFOs stealing humans’ souls? (Soul-Stealing Extraterrestrials) *** Stories of prisons housing the spirits of the dead is already dreary, but in England there is a prison called “The Cage” - and the haunting spirits there are real-life witches. (The Prison Haunted by Witches)==========HOUR TWO: If their walls could talk, lighthouses could share many stories from the past. Unfortunately, these objects don’t have the ability to tell their tales – but the phantoms that haunt them just might. ==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: People have said they feel drained a

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Golden Cauldron” (June 30, 1975)00:48:36.029 = Cloak and Dagger, “Wine of Freedom” (October 15, 1950) ***WD01:20:27.839 = The Clock, “Spangler’s Attic” (January 26, 1947) ***WD01:46:24.499 = Confession, “Roger S. Chapman” (September 13, 1953)02:16:10.919 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (ADU)02:45:24.429 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944) ***WD03:14:39.859 = Dark Fantasy, “Dead Hands Reaching” (May 22, 1945) ***WD03:38:56.949 = Sounds of Darkness, “Birds For Sale” (December 01, 1967) ***WD04:05:08.199 = CBC Deep Night, “Bonehouse” (August 07, 2005)04:39:16.429 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Chest” (January 28, 1972)05:07:31.538 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quali

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: My parents own a Santa animatronic – I think it tried to kill us! *** (Originally aired December 18, 2018) SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“Better Watch Out, Better Not Cry” by Jameson Cumick for Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/y2jwog8jVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http:/

Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“Remembering Death” by Lydia, age 14 of Cromford, England“Night of the Snowmen” by Laura Pauling: https://adbl.co/2PMnQzh“Hans Trapp, The Christmas Boogeyman”: http://bit.ly/2PjBevAAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, pl

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 4 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Strange Happenings at Tod House”, “Professor Gladstone and The Murderer”, “The Mackey Haunting”, “The Dug Hill Booger”, “The Old Royal Ascot Hotel”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMAJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (h

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The true story of Nicholas Barclay reads more like a work of fiction. A child goes missing and against all odds is found a few years later across the world. But what would happen next no one could even believe. (The Unbelievable Case of Nicholas Barclay) *** The most detailed description of a lake monster in recent history is one from Lake Okanagan – and it’s a story you likely have never heard. (Ogling Ogopogo) *** “However frightening they look at first, they are not demonic, and they do not seriously injure people or spread plague; on the contrary, they long for forgiveness and peace, but being unable to take any initiative themselves must wait for a living man to ask what the trouble is, and offer help; they can then confess, be absolved, and find res

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rape of Maia” (June 27, 1975)00:47:57.479 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (ADU) ***WD01:12:11.669 = Strange Adventures, “The Disappearing Moon” (ADU)01:15:41.109 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Pink Elephant” (April 10, 1955)01:45:04.499 = BBC Appointment With Fear, “The Speaking Clock” (April 13, 1944)02:12:40.339 = The Avenger, “The Hooded Circle” (October 05, 1945) ***WD (LQ)02:40:52.029 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Riding Crop” (ADU)02:54:49.009 = Beyond The Green Door, “Matador’s Brother Killed” (ADU)02:58:39.979 = Beyond Midnight, “Tangled Way” (ADU)03:24:50.849 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD03:39:31.289 = The Black Mass, “Ash Tree” (December 18, 1963) *

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: The mysterious Men in Black… are they government agents? Time travelers? One man who experienced them first-hand has a different theory. And we’ll look over a few separate incidents of people experiencing the Men in Black. (The MIB: I Knew They Were Evil) *** In spring of 2015, the Great Barrington Historical Society & Museum formally inducted the infamous Reed case of alien encounters. But is the Reed family alien abduction a valid historical fact - or UFO fan fiction? (Reed Family Alien Abduction) *** Weeping statues are nothing new, and believers claim they are miracles without much investigation. However, the Vatican proves them to be hoaxes almost 100% of the time. The latest is the statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe in New Mexico. Will this be the one that fi

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Earlier this month I shared some true reports of people seeing Kris Kringle – or what appeared to be Kris Kringle – in real life. But there are many more of those strange sightings to share! (More Real Santa Sightings) *** Christmas has been celebrated for centuries, and gift-giving has been around in America since well before the Civil War. But how we celebrate and what we give changes depending on the time. We’ll take a look at what Christmas was like for American pioneers in the 1800s. (Christmas in The Old West) *** At a Christmas party the revelers heard a horrifying scream from outside. They rushed out to hear the screams were coming from the sky, at least above the rooftops. But how could that be? It was then that they learned Oliver Lerch had disappear

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 3 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!IN THIS EPISODE: “Merry Christmas From The Bell Witch”, “The Murder of Thelma Todd”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMAJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ) Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://t

Hello, children – it’s Santa! I ho ho ho hope you like my podcast!  If you like the stories I’m telling in my podcast, please tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! Thank you very much, and Merry Christmas!STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“A Strange Christmas Game” by Mrs. J.H. Ridell: http://bit.ly/36zAo3S“The Flames of Sligachan” by Amy Brannigan and Caroline Brannigan: http://bit.ly/2LVTMAa“Clockwork Christmas” by Richard Ankers: https://adbl.co/2PMnQzhAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ).All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.

A short story about a haunted fruitcake.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “That Hamlet Was a Good Boy” (June 26, 1975)00:48:33.709 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD01:18:20.959 = The Unexpected, “Sweet Sixteen” (ADU)01:33:16.059 = Unit 99, “Woman/Liquor Store Holdup” (October 18, 1957)01:59:22.019 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Mystery of the Zombie” (ADU) ***WD02:14:05.289 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945)02:44:06.269 = The Weird Circle, “Murders In The Rue Morgue” (1943)03:09:34.439 = The Whistler, “Weakling” (January 03, 1943) (LQ)03:39:05.699 = Strange Wills, “Deep Stream” (September 28, 1946)04:09:00.089 = Witch’s Tale, “Haunted Crossroads” (October 12, 1937) ***WD04:31:59.689 = X Minus One, “The Castaways” (September 15, 1955)04:54:00.603 = Show Clos

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Some believe the Ouija board is a harmless game – others feel it is a paranormal, evil portal to allow entry into our world of ghosts, dead relatives, and even demonic entities. How dangerous is the Ouija Board? (Ouija Board Dangers) *** On April 12th, 1961 the first man to ever make it into space was a Russian cosmonaut by the name of Yuri Gagarin. He is considered a hero to his country, and an inspiration worldwide to those who are fascinated by space travel. But what few do not know is that there is a theory that there was someone before Yuri Gagarin – and the story has been kept a secret. (The Cosmonaut Conspiracy) *** Apparently, if you want to have a satisfying life, it’s best to not have the name Elizabeth Brewer. I have two stories completely unrelated

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Do parallel dimensions really exist? And if they do, is it possible to travel to them? Two people have stories that might have you believing you can – one of them having “Lunch In a Different Dimension”. Meanwhile, a very strange phenomenon that has been reported by vast swaths of the population is known as “The Mandela Effect” which entails a mass misremembering of events, facts, or details. These can involve everything from pop culture to historical events, and often leave those who are faced with a reality much different than they remember in shock or bewilderment. Indeed, the history that you know, read about, and are sure is set in stone may not be so at all, and there seem to be alternate mysterious timelines of history that exist side by side with o

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Ho ho ho, kids! If you like the stories Santa is telling, tell your friends and family about the Spooky Santa podcast so they can listen too! STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…“Mary Culhane and the Dead Man”: http://bit.ly/2PbAYPa“The Stench of Christmas” by Lea Story: https://amzn.to/3487uWMAll music used with permission of the artists. Spooky Santa theme by Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ). All other music by Nicolas Gasparini (http://bit.ly/2LykK0g).SANTA’S RECORDING TOOLS…* MICROPHONE (Neumann TLM103): http://amzn.to/2if01CL* POP FILTER (AW-BM700): http://amzn.to/2zRIIyK* XLR CABLE (Mogami Gold Studio): http://amzn.to/2yZXJeD* MICROPHONE PRE-AMP (Icicle): http://amzn.to/2vLqLzg* SOFTWARE (Adobe Audition): http://amzn.to/2vLqI6E* HARDWARE (iMac Pro): https://amzn.to/2suZGkAI always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use. If I somehow overlooked doing that for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I’ll rectify it the show notes as quickly as

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 2 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: “The USS Constellation”, “Lord Combermere Returns”, “The Brown Lady of Raynham Hall”, “The Ghost of Anne Boleyn”, “The Eilean Mor Lighthouse”, “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste”, “The Palatine Light”SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMAJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symph

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Despite being in the middle of the first World War, on Christmas Day, 1914 British and German soldiers sang carols together, exchanged gifts with the enemy combatants, and supposedly even played a soccer game against each other in order to celebrate the holiday. (The Great War’s Christmas Truce) *** The case was so mysterious it was even featured on TV’s “Unsolved Mysteries” and “America’s Most Wanted”: who committed the Christmas murder of Latricia White? And what happened to Lee and Chance Wackerhagen? (An Unsolved Christmas Murder Mystery) *** We’re so used to seeing old St. Nick showing up with a big bag of toys for the kiddies – but what if he arrived with another bag full of switches for your parents to use the whole year through if you were

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A series of ax murders took place in Louisiana and Texas. Gruesome as they were, they began to horrify the public even more when they were admitted to by a teenaged voodoo priestess. Despite her confession though, a pair of authors say that there was someone else in the area at the time even more dangerous and who likely did most of the killing unbeknownst to even the voodoo priestess. That man is know simply as “The Man From The Train”. Plus, we’ll look a few more gruesome ax murders that took place in the 1800s.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:10.602 = Show Intro00:03:05.566 = Voodoo Murders of Clementine Barabet00:20:16.493 = The Man From The Train00:36:56.467 = Ax Murders of the 1800s00:56:13.865

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/TVDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mask of Tupac Amaru” (June 24, 1975)00:48:14.129 = The Sealed Book, “King of the World” (March 25, 1945)01:19:57.759 = The Shadow, “The Isle of Fear” (October 30, 1938) ***WD01:49:17.439 = Sleep No More, “Homecoming and Aunt Cassie” (April 17, 1957) ***WD02:18:16.309 = BBC Spine Chillers, “The Blue Room” (ADU)02:30:57.499 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD02:43:17.859 = Suspense, “The Devil’s Saint” (January 19, 1943) ***WD03:12:50.649 = Tales of the Frightened, “Just Inside The Cemetery” (ADU)03:17:57.119 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Old Die Rich” (March 26, 1953) ***WD03:49:56.139 = Theater Five, “Scream

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Gertrude Baniszewski – a woman whose evil ran so deep, it flowed through her children and their friends and displayed itself in the torture, mutilation and murder of a young girl. (Torture Mother) *** On January 2, 1935, a man who signed the guest register as “Roland T. Owen” checked into the President Hotel in Kansas City, Missouri – and never checked out. (The Man in Room 1046) *** If you ask a dying loved one to try and reach you from the other side when they finally pass away, don’t be surprised if they follow up on that promise. (My Mom’s Wake) *** The last cabin standing along the beach at Hunting Island State Park is a celebrity among locals and visitors as folks have taken to a love affair with the little blue cabin’s fight against nature over

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVEpisode 1 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!In this episode: "The Flash Flood", "The Haunting of Hundley House", "The Messenger of Donner Pass", "House of Plenty"SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…All stories in this episode are from the book, “The Spirits of Christmas: The Dark Side of the Holidays” by Sylvia Shults: https://amzn.to/3uT2vMAVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks wi

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: A Christmas party turns tragic when a young bride suggests a game of hide-and-seek… then disappears for fifty years. (The Bramshill Bride) *** When you hear someone mention the headless horseman it’s almost impossible not to think of the New England story of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow – a classic Halloween tale if there ever was one. But then there is the Christmas tale of another headless horseman as well – this one in Old England - and he makes an appearance each Christmas at Wycoller Hall. (The Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall) *** A husband invites his wife into the room and asks her to closer her eyes for a Christmas surprise. The surprise is that she will never open her eyes ever again. (A Killer Who Thinks He Is Interesting) *** A mother is terrifi

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY, DEC 14TH! https://weirddarkness.com/TVDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mills of the Gods” (June 23, 1975)00:46:58.889 = CBC Nightfall, “Buried Alive” (October 17, 1980)01:13:27.299 = Obsession, “Solitary Genius” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:38:41.619 = Origin of Superstition, “Howling Dog” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:52:50.499 = Peril, “The Wonderful Deception” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)02:18:26.319 = Philip Marlowe, “Heart of Gold” (October 24, 1948)02:48:08.639 = The Price of Fear, “Fish” (October 20, 1973)03:16:59.279 = Quiet Please, “Little Fellow” (December 15, 1947) ***WD (LQ)03:41:33.889 = Richard Diamond, “The Lynn Knight Case” (August 06, 1949) ***WD04:11:03.579 = The Saint, “Unhappy Homicide” (November 06,

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/tvDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: It’s the classic horror story, “The Man Who Returned” by Edmond Hamilton. Originally published in 1934, "The Man Who Returned" is an effective horror story.  Since first transmitting its sad and cynical realism from the pages of Weird Tales, it has been reprinted in numerous collections of stories from that magazine, as well as in a 1980 volume entitled “Fear! Fear! Fear!”SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Man Who Returned” by Edmond Hamilton: https://tinyurl.com/y5dh2fl7Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/tvDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: I’ve pulled out what I hope you’ll agree is definitely worth the “creepy” part of creepypasta. It was found on Reddit, written by user AThousandRows. The original title of the story is “I Met Someone Who Claimed To Be The Devil... And I Believed Them.” SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“She Claimed To Be The Devil, And I Believed Her” by Redditor u/athousandrows: https://tinyurl.com/yc56prtrWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in th

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: What dark secret made Charlie Lawson slaughter his family on Christmas Day? *** (Originally aired June 20, 2020)SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“1929: A Lawson Family Christmas” by Troy Taylor from his book “Suffer the Children”: https://amzn.to/2JoXRfKVisit our Sponsors & Friends: https://weirddarkness.com/sponsorsJoin the Weird Darkness Syndicate: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateAdvertise in the Weird Darkness podcast or syndicated radio show: https://weirddarkness.com/advertise= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music provided by Alibi Music Library, EpidemicSound and/or StoryBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syn

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with the poem “A Visit From St. Nicholas” – better known as, “Twas The Night Before Christmas”. But while we know the poem, we can’t be quite as sure about who wrote it. (The Christmas Poem That Started a Feud) *** One of the great (and now, sadly, lapsed) Christmas traditions is the telling of ghost stories. On one particular year, a British teenager took this pastime to a whole other level. He didn't read about a Christmas Eve haunting. He experienced one. (The Phantom Choir of St. Albans) *** The past few years have made Krampus, the Christmas devil, a star of the big screen. But have you noticed that every version of him is different than the others? This may of course be in part to creative license, but it might have just as muc

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Many of us are familiar with the flip side of Father Christmas – the darker entity who visits and kidnaps bad children, Krampus. But when it comes to true fear, even Krampus would run in terror at the sight of Iceland’s Gryla, the Christmas Witch! With roots dating back to the 13th century, Gryla is not to be messed with! (Iceland’s Christmas Witch) *** It was Christmastime, 1938, and 19-year-old Margaret Martin had just graduated from Wilkes-Barre Business College with honors and was eager to secure a secretarial job. Her eagerness would lead to her disappearance. (The Murder of Margaret Martin) *** Ask anyone over the age of twelve what they think about the existence of Santa Claus and you’ll most assuredly get the same answer. But that has not stopped people of all ages reporting sightings of the jolly old elf, and some of t

PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others who loves strange and macabre stories can listen too:https://weirddarkness.com/twelve-slays-of-christmas/IN THIS EPISODE: It’s a short horror story from one of my favorite indie authors, Jon Allen. And it’s going to be gruesome one! This story won’t be holly or jolly!SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…“The Twelves Slays of Christmas” by Jon Allen: http://WriterJonAllen.comMusic provided by Alibi Music Library with paid license. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46Weird Darkness®, Weird Darkness© 2024= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =https://weirddarkness.com/twelve-slays-of-christmas/

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/tvDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: A female serial killer is described as a “sadistic killer” who reveled in her evil actions while pretending to cure people in her sanitarium. (The Horrors of Doctor Hazzard) *** In a very remote part of Mongolia one person made an incredible find. It’s a discovery that could easily turn our understanding of ancient history upside down. (Ancient Mystery In Mongolia) *** What would you do if you saw a flash of light down the hall of a nursing home? (Nursing Home Shuffler) *** When you dream of loved ones who have passed away, do you consider it just a dream – or is that deceased family member reaching out to speak to you? (Dreaming Of Grandmother) *** A college girl leaves campus in her car… never to be seen again. (The Chilling, Unexplained Dis

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY (Dec 14, 2024): https://weirddarkness.com/tvDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The dark and strange history of the Congelier Mansion in Pittsburgh is lost to time, but not to those who’ve heard the stories. (The House The Devil Built) *** A chance meeting brings two people love, then marriage… then jealousy and murder. (The Bitter Fruit of a Jest) *** He terrified citizens in Australia in the 1990s – suspected of at least twelve murders, and sentenced to seven life terms in prison. His name was Ivan Milat. (Serial Killer Ivan Milat) *** How can a young woman remember herself being old? (Hannah’s Past Lives) *** A toddler plays with an imaginary friend – who ends up being his deceased grandmother whom he has never met. (Panteletas) *** In 1972 an aircraft crashed into the Florida Everglades - and has become one of the mos

Weirdo Watch Party THIS COMING SATURDAY NIGHT! https://weirddarkness.com/tvDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Can You Trust Your Husband” (June 20, 1975)00:47:12.209 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)01:18:43.789 = Molle Mystery Theater, “The Ghost With The Gun” (October 26, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:43:20.509 = Mr. District Attorney, “The Man From Alcatraz” (February 12, 1941)02:08:08.719 = Murder at Midnight, “Ace of Death” (January 06, 1947)02:34:30.149 = The Black Museum, ‘A Prescription” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)02:59:49.059 = Mysterious Traveler, “The Woman in Black” (March 09, 1947) ***WD03:29:22.869 = Mystery House, “Bury Me Not” (May 26, 1946) ***WD03:55:22.159 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Sight Unseen” (ADU) ***WD04:24:16.969 = Night

THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In October 2018, 13-year-old Jayme Closs was abducted from her home in Barron, Wisconsin, after her parents were brutally murdered by Jake Patterson, a stranger who had targeted her after seeing her board a school bus. Patterson held Jayme captive in his remote house for nearly three months, forcing her to endure unimaginable conditions, including being confined under a bed for hours with no food or water. Despite the constant fear and abuse, Jayme seized an opportunity to escape in January 2019 when Patterson left her alone. She found help from a local woman, leading to Patterson’s arrest and eventual conviction. Patterson, who had no prior criminal history, admitted to the crime and was sentenced to life in prison without parole.SOURCES…The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hnu8jMusic provided by Alibi Music LibraryVideo version created by https://www.fiverr.com/vane875= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have di

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The Wendigo is terrifying enough – with its backstory claiming it is the creation of a person who chose to become a cannibal, and ended up twisting up into the legendary monster. But that’s just it – so far, it’s only just a legend. We have no solid proof of its existence. But even more horrifying than the Wendigo is Wendigo Psychosis – something that is not a legend at all. (Wendigo Psychosis) *** Lauretta Lyons was killed in her own home on June 9th, 1966. And now, so many decades later, authorities are still at a loss as to who committed the murder. (It Was Just An Ordinary Day) *** What does it feel like to die? We obviously won’t know personally until we die ourselves, as it’s hard to talk to someone about their experience of dying if they are… well… dead. But Reverend J.T. Mann can describe it – as he was hang

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Climbing Boy” (June 19, 1975)00:46:47.399 = Incredible But True, “Valley of Doom” (ADU) ***WD00:50:51.110 = Inner Sanctum, “The Girl and The Gallows” (May 01, 1945)01:19:22.339 = The Key, “The Cellar” (ADU) ***WD01:45:31.079 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WD02:12:16.409 = The LineUp, “The Holsteder Case” (December 21, 1950)02:41:56.559 = Lux Radio Theater, “The Big Clock” (November 22, 1948)03:41:29.299 = Macabre, “Weekend” (November 20, 1961) ***WD04:09:00.539 = MindWebs, “Taste For Dostoevsky” (ADU)04:40:09.789 = Max Haines Mystery, “Arthur Guay” (ADU) ***WD05:03:59.591 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned u

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: For decades, firefighters at the Chicago Fire Department noticed an eerie hand print that left a permanent mark on a casement, which could not be washed, scraped or removed, despite several attempts. Legends circulated, and many believed that the handprint had a rather macabre history, belonging to a fellow firefighter. (The Ghostly Handprint of Francis Leavy) *** Ventriloquists don’t have a lot of prestige when it comes to the entertainment industry – on many lists they are just one rung higher than a juggler. But they’ve been throwing their voices at us for centuries. And one man named James Burns was so good at his art, he was tossed into jail for it! (The Man Who Could Make Dead Fish Talk) *** A child murdering their parents is, thankfully, rare – but when it happens, it grabs headlines. But some of the reasons that a chi

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: How do you convince people you are innocent of a crime committed by someone who looks exactly like you and even shares your name? It’s the strange story of William West and… William West. (Will The Real William West Please Step Forward) *** In November 1638, Dorothy Talby killed her three-year-old daughter. She admitted so when first arrested. But then she refused to say anything when brought before a judge. But then, what would you expect from a woman, which we all know is more easily persuaded by Satan to sin – and women were much more likely to be seduced by witchcraft. At least, that’s what people believed in the 17th century. (The Case of Dorothy Talbye) *** It’s understood and agreed to by most that while it is a lot of fun to think about, time travel is simply not possible – and will probably never be seeing as we’

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Frame-Up” (June 18, 1975)00:47:07.229 = The Green Hornet, “Trouble Hits Trolleys” (June 08, 1939) ***WD01:14:40.839 = The Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947)01:40:55.669 = Harry Lime, “In Pursuit of a Ghost” (November 16, 1951)02:06:08.439 = Haunted – Tales of the Supernatural, “The Lamp” (July 07, 1984)02:32:01.029 = The Haunting Hour, “Bird of Death” (March 31, 1945)02:57:06.289 = Have Gun Will Travel (“A Matter of Ethics” (February 01, 1959)03:20:59.349 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Story Without End” (October 13, 1946) ***WD03:44:06.159 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Short Distance to Murder” (ADU)04:09:04.609 = Sherlock Holmes, “Colonel Warburton’s Madness” (September 10, 1945)04:37:28.009

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Have you ever noticed there seems to be something special going on with railroad tracks and Bigfoot? (Riding The Rails With Bigfoot) *** A man in Oklahoma reports a being on the side of the road that looked human – except it had the head of a snake! And the Native American population have an answer to what it is! (The Oklahoma Snakeman) *** What do you do if you are a woman in the 1800s whose husband was just tossed into prison for graverobbing? Well, if you were anything like Helen Miller neé Begbie, you might decide to continue the family business on your own. (Invasion of The Lasswade Body Snatchers) *** An author seeks out an alien abductee in order to try and get abducted himself! (An Author’s Search For Extraterrestrial Visitors)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:09.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: It was in 1975 when the first skull of what was believed to be Bigfoot was found. But the owner of the skull hadn’t been dead too long, for the local people said they remembered the creature before it died. And even more shocking – they personally knew some of its descendants – a cross-breeding of Bigfoot and human beings! (Villagers Remember Descendants of Bigfoot) *** A young woman falls unconscious and awakes with a fantastical story about fairies kissing her, how she was treated like a princess by them, and falling in love with one of the fairy men. While you might say it was just a fanciful dream, how do you explain that this girl also woke up with clairvoyant abilities? (The Fairies and Anne Jeffries) *** On 15 July 1910 the Sheffield Evening Telegraph recorded the anniversaries of the day. One particular entry was this:

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: It might be lesser-known that Amityville, or the hauntings of the Smurl family, or numerous other investigations made famous by Ed and Lorraine Warren, but a small home in Connecticut is one of the most terrifying and well-documented cases of the paranormal in recent history. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Lindley Street Poltergeist” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jbntafrsVIDEO: Paul Eno Talks About The Bridgeport Haunting: https://weirddarkness.com/paul-eno-talks-about-the-bridgeport-haunting/BOOK: “The World’s Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street” by William Hall: https://amzn.to/3vJXuBcWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I alway

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Smile of Deceit” (June 16, 1975)00:47:05.199 = Escape, “Wild Oranges” (December 17, 1947)01:16:40.889 = Murder By Experts, “Summer Heat” (June 13, 1949)01:46:21.319 = Exploring Tomorrow, “First Baby In Space” (June 18, 1958)02:06:36.519 = Fear on 4/BBC, “The Yellow Wallpaper” (1988-1992)02:36:10.419 = Five After The Hour, “Man Without a Face” (May 23, 1945)03:00:34.559 = Future Tense, “Saucer of Loneliness” (May 30, 1974)03:30:07.379 = Gang Busters, “Miran Thompson” (December 15, 1945)03:51:35.429 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)04:35:17.459 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Linen Mill” (ADU)04:49:50.869 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered,

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stairway To Oblivion” (June 13, 1975) ***WD (LQ)00:47:11.159 = Creeps By Night, “Walking Dead” (May 16, 1944) ***WD (LQ)01:11:29.939 = Dark Fantasy, “Funeral Arrangements Completed” (May 15, 1942) (LQ)01:35:41.659 = Sounds of Darkness, “Fire Down Below” (November 17, 1967)01:58:35.079 = CBC Deep Night, “Ice Scream” (August 05, 2005)02:32:44.999 = Devil and Mr. O, “Three Thousand Dollars” (January 21, 1972) ***WD02:58:25.249 = Diary of Fate, “Nelson Walker” (June 15, 1948) ***WD03:26:24.019 = Dimension X, “The Parade” (August 25, 1950) ***WD03:53:50.449 = Doc Savage, “The Accursed City” (December 16, 1985)04:18:25.519 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The Man Who Knew Everything” (March 20, 1945) ***WD04:30:

NOTE: I mention in the audio that the story was edited by Winslow Swan. I was incorrect in that - it was Crimson McKenzie who did the amazing audio adaptation writing!IN THIS EPISODE: I bring you a production for my friends at the YouTUbe channel, “Doorway to Nightmare”. Since we discovered each other recently I’ve had the privilege to play voice roles in many of their productions, including this one… Edgar Allan Poe’s “Masque of the Red Death”. While I’m about to share with you the audio version, Doorway To Nightmare is a YouTube channel and they do produce videos for each of their stories – so if you’re interested in seeing the video version of this story, I’ve placed a link to it in the show notes. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Masque OF The Red Death” by Edgar Allan Poe, edited for audio by Winslow Swan for Doorway To Nightmare on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WrelUIQCirUWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The 1922 horror classic "Nosferatu" still turns up, on TV and on college campuses every Halloween. And it’ll likely show up again somewhere this year as well. In this episode we’ll look at how Nosferatu isterrifyingly relevant even still today, the controversial making of the film – and the lawsuit by Bram Stoker’s wife, how the director of the film was involved in the occult… and how you would not have wanted to miss the film’s premiere which was an unforgettable, epic event all by itself. That and a whole lot more about 1922’s Nosferatu, on this episode of Weird Darkness. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:21.311 = Show Intro00:03:09.996 = The Message Nosferatu Has For Us Today00:11:40.002 = True Story Behind Nosferatu00:29:12.589 = Other Nosferatu Facts00:29:12

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: When a great famine struck Europe in 1314, mothers abandoned their children and in some cases, even ate them. Scholars believe that these tragedies gave birth to the story of Hansel and Gretel. (The Grim True Story Behind Hansel and Gretel) *** Cultures all around the world have stories of tiny humans – elves, leprechauns, fairies, hobbits… but how can so many different communities have such similar descriptions of tiny people? Could there be evidence to prove the existence of tiny humanoids? (Little Human Subspecies) *** Traveling to the Superstition Mountains in search of the rumored treasure hidden there is not only a bad idea… it could be a fatal one. (Mysterious Visitors From Other Realms) *** Seeing an unidentified flying object in the sky is pretty common – even in cases where several people see the flying whatever-it-is

Tell your friends about Micro Terrors – and find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website - http://MicroTerrors.com! And be sure to subscribe to the podcast at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors!Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness®, 2023. Weird Darkness©, 2024“Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2024https://weirddarkness.com/ski-forever/

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Did U.S. Special Forces really shoot dead a 12-foot-tall giant in Kandahar, Afghanistan? How much truth is behind the story – and how does fit into the age-old narrative of soldiers, knights, and heroes battling against and vanquishing giants and monstrous creatures? (The Giant of Kandahar) *** Soon after the Cranmer family moved in to their new home on Brownsville Road, it became clear that they were not alone. (The Demon of Brownsville Road) *** The Elephant's Foot was created after the Chernobyl disaster in 1986 when reactor 4 exploded, releasing a lava-like mass of radioactive material called corium. So radioactive that it’s still dangerous if you try and see it for yourself today. (The Elephant’s Foot of Chernobyl) *** When something horrifying happens, it’s natural to tell others about your experience. But what if, no mat

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We have all been guilty of wishing we had more money coming in. Some people go out and get a second job. Others look at what they have to sell online, or look at what skills they have to offer to the public that they could charge money for. Or you can go the route of Georgia Tann – her entrepreneurial spirit brought her millions of dollars. And it was a simple idea. Steal other people’s children, and then sell them! (How To Get Rich By Stealing and Selling Children) *** We’ll look at some historic serial murderers and the strange and unusual ways they killed their victims. (Strange Predilections in Murder Methods) *** When it comes to planning the burial of someone, it’s always best to to keep in mind that whomever is watching how you treat the deceased might be in charge of deciding what happens to you when you die. Sadly, one

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Could the ancient legends of the Djinn hold the key to understanding shadow people, UFOs, and other paranormal phenomena, or are they simply the unseen architects of myths and mysteries beyond our grasp?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Vengeful Djinn: Unveiling the Hidden Agenda of Genies” by Rosemary Ellen Guiley:https://amzn.to/3P4ouY5“Djinn – Terrors of the Universe” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6drnts74The Vengeful Djinn: Unveiling the Hidden Agenda of Genies, Rosemary Ellen Guiley and Philip Imbrogno, ISBN 9780738 721712Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doin

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater “A Case of Negligence” (June 12, 1975)00:46:12.739 = Beyond the Green Door, “Eye Thief” (ADU)00:49:23.059 = Beyond Midnight, “Something On His Mind”01:18:48.770 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 1” (November 21, 1951) ***WD01:35:49.419 = The Black Book, “Different Readings, Part 2” (November 21, 1951) ***WD01:44:23.979 = Black Mass, “All Hallows” (September 06, 1963)02:23:53.499 = Box 13, “The Haunted Artist” (December 12, 1948)02:50:55.189 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (ADU)03:19:19.709 = Cloak And Dagger, “Delay On Route” (October 06, 1950)03:48:53.249 = The Clock, “The Return of the Vanished Wife” (January 19, 1947) ***WD04:12:23.789 = Confession, “George

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday where I bring you stories of sci-fi or horror fiction. The name Ray Bradbury immediately brings to mind such fictional tales – classics, many of them… some of which I’ve narrated here in the podcast such as “The Jar”, “Skeleton”, and a disturbing one I recently posted here called “The Small Assassin.” But as good as Bradbury was at writing about the paranormal, he could also write comedy – and in tonight’s story he combines the two. “Exorcism” is a fun short tale about a nosy housewife who suspects an older woman in town is studying to become a witch… and decides to confront the old lady to voice her disapproval. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Exorcism” by Ray Bradbury, from the book “The Stories of Ray Bradbury” from Rosetta Books:https://amzn.to/49nrJTGWeird Dar

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: "The Monkey's Paw" was first published in England in 1902.  Without giving any spoilers, in the story, three wishes are granted to the owner of The Monkey's Paw, but the wishes come with an enormous price for interfering with fate. It has been adapted to film and stage numerous times… and, of course, now, as a podcast episode. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs: https://tinyurl.com/y9tdekwbWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Queen of Darkness” (June 10, 1975)00:47:17.839 = X Minus One, “The Martian Death March” (September 08, 1955) ***WD01:10:51.149 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 1” (October 15, 1973) ***WD01:33:39.679 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 2” (October 16, 1973) ***WD01:56:52.129 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 3” (October 17, 1973) ***WD02:19:45.089 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 4” (October 18, 1973) ***WD02:43:14.689 = The Zero Hour, “Heir Hunters, Part 5” (October 19, 1973) ***WD03:06:31.619 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death Walked In” (ADU) ***WD03:30:44.859 = Strange Adventure, “The Mystery of Shasta” (ADU) ***WD03:34:12.609 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Clue of Ivory Thread” (October

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Famed horror author H.P. Lovecraft brings us his tale, “Pickman’s Model”. H.P. Lovecraft released the story in 1927, so you might want to consider that for context and perspective while listening. A classic in both the horror genre and science fiction!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Pickman’s Model” by H.P. Lovecraft: http://bit.ly/2YKb4EAWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fallen Angel” (June 09, 1975)00:46:55.149 = The Whisperer, “Stanley Hayes Must Die By Midnight” (September 02, 1951) ***WD01:16:04.929 = 2000 Plus, “When Worlds Met” (May 03, 1950) ***WD (LQ)01:45:37.419 = The Unexpected, “Rematch” (ADU)02:00:38.869 = Unit 99, “Accident at 17th” (October 11, 1957)02:25:51.849 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Lizzie Borden Case” (ADU) ***WD02:39:56.539 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD03:09:53.439 = Weird Circle, “Jane Eyre” (1943)03:34:58.749 = The Whistler, “Doublecross” (December 27, 1942)04:04:37.119 = Strange Wills, “The Girl in Cell 13” (September 21, 1946)04:34:29.999 = Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) ***WD04:59:44.979 = Show Close(ADU

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: If you are into aliens or conspiracies, you’ve likely heard of the StarChild skull – a strange skull that appears either misshapen, or – as many believe – is the skull of a hybrid between extraterrestrials and human beings. What is the truth behind the StarChild? (What Is The StarChild?) *** In the 1700s life-saving techniques were obviously not as advanced as those we have today. Case in point – one doctor wanted to know if and how a drowned person might be brought back to life. The solution? Go to a hanging and try to revive the executed man. How do you think that went? (The Hanged Man) *** We’ve spoken often here on Weird Darkness about shadow people – what their purpose is, where they come from, whether they are malevolent or not… but are they ghosts, or something else entirely? (Are Shadow People Considered Ghosts?

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We explore the possible connection between unexplained disappearances and alleged Bigfoot encounters. We'll look at disturbing cases like the experienced park ranger who vanished in 1987, leaving behind only his belongings and mysterious journal entries, and the 12-year-old boy who somehow survived two freezing nights alone in the wilderness. What secrets lie hidden in shadowy forests of North America? Could there be something big and furry out there that could explain the vanishing of people into thin air? Is there something nasty and beastly among the natural beauty?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Bigfoot Connection”: Brent Swancer, Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cer7zhdt“Bigfoot And The Missing Cyclist”: Eric Spitznagel, NY Post: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrn22c“The Lost Among Shena

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: “The Devil Is Dead Now, And Here Is His Skeleton!” That’s the headline that ran in the Los Angeles Herald on October 6th, 1865. And this was no 19th century click-bait… they actually found real bones that fit the bill. (Satan’s Skeleton) *** There are a number of tragic cases where people lose all memory of who they are, and, for whatever reason, no one is able to help them recover their identities. However, few such stories are as complicated and uncanny as the long, long search for the real “Charles Jamison.” (The Man Without a Past) *** Imagine suddenly, without warning, finding yourself in a completely different life. A different place to live, different friends and family. Nothing is the same. This is what happened to author Caroline Leavitt – but that’s only half of her truly bizarre story! (My Unconscious Other

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Throughout history, we’ve assigned roles for harbingers of doom to various creatures and people. If a black cat crosses your path, it brings bad luck with it. If you see your own doppelganger, you’re dangerously close to an untimely end. If the grim reaper makes an appearance, your time is up. And on and on it goes. In small towns in and around the United States and across the world, creatures lurking in the woods, sounds that can be heard at night, are all signs that something terrible is headed your way. These are what are known as “harbingers of doom” – and there are some horrifying events that have been linked to them over the years. (True Stories of Harbingers of Doom) *** The vast emptiness of Arizona can make the imagination do some crazy things – but then add to that an odd, abandoned set of domelike buildings, gr

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Transformer” (June 06, 1975)00:46:45.419 = The Sealed Book, “Hands of Death” (March 18, 1945) ***WD01:16:54.039 = I Love a Mystery, “Grandma What Big Teeth You Have” (April 21, 1945) ***WD01:43:54.689 = The Shadow, “Gun Island” (October 23, 1938) ***WD02:13:43.939 = Sleep No More, “Passenger to Bali” (April 10, 1957) ***WD02:41:25.949 = BBC Spine Chillers, “The Boy Who Cried Woof” (March, 2006)02:55:35.709 = Strange, “Capt. Robinson” (1955)03:09:31.509 = Suspense, “The Pit and the Pendulum” (January 12, 1943) ***WD03:38:17.819 = Tales of the Frightened, “Hands of Fate” (1955)03:43:01.089 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953)04:13:09.369 = Theater Five, “Incident at Apogee”

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Slipping on ice and breaking his leg, world-renowned psychologist Carl Jung was rushed to medical care and fell into unconsciousness. What happened while he was passed out would determine the direction of his life there on – including odd dreams, strange spirits, and a passion for the occult. (Carl Jung’s Occultic World) *** For years a ghost light haunted a remote Yorkshire Dales village’s road. Was it the ghost of a murdered woman or something stranger? (The Coverdale Ghost) *** A farmer with a large spread and two beautiful daughters seemed to have the world in the palm of his hands… until he hired a farmhand named Edwin Willis Major. (The Wilton Tragedy) *** In the badlands of Arizona people unexpectedly die, others disappear without a trace… and it might all be connected to a treasure that is rumored to be cursed. (Arizo

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: People have strange ideas about redheads – and we’ll look at some of the strangest! (Redheaded Aliens from Atlantis) *** Sharing an apartment with roommates can be either a good thing or a bad thing. Like coming home and finding a strange man on the couch – obviously one of your roommates friends who is crashing for the night. But what if that guy on the couch gives you the creeps? There might be good reason for that feeling. (Terrorized For Two Hours) *** In December 2014, a teenager in Economy, Pennsylvania called 911 and calmly said, “I found a head.” And thus began a mystery which is still unsolved. (The Woman Without a Body) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:20.994 = Show Intro00:03:10.169 = Redheaded Aliens From Atlantis00:21:59.198 = Terrorized For Two Hours00

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: For some people, living in a haunted house is a dream come true; for others it's a nightmare. Real haunted house stories are not as rare as one might think - and they are often so creepy, even skeptics can acknowledge that something strange is going on. As for anyone who can say they lived in a haunted house, the idea that ghosts or poltergeists are real is not all that hard to swallow. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Real Life Haunted Houses” by Jerry Greenfield for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e4e6bsev*** PHOTO of Ghost Room at Ballygally Castle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5bysus82*** PHOTO of the Brown Lady at Raynham Hall: https://tinyurl.com/2ukmnw6t*** EPISODE of “The Disturbing Case of the Bell Witch” (“The Bell Witch Mystery”):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/89mshe3x“Redditor Haunt

Darkness Syndicate members already received the commercial-free early release of this episode: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116799545==========HOUR ONE: Violence, mayhem, even rape. Horrifying atrocities committed by the most evil of human beings – but in one case, in Culver City, California, it wasn’t a man who engaged in these obscenities, but specters of the paranormal. (A Famous Case of Frightening Entities) *** We’ll delve into a handful of out-of-body experience stories directly from those who lived through them – and they might change your opinion about the afterlife. (Surviving Out of Body Experiences) *** We’ll look at true encounters from Redditors who claim to have come across doppelgangers – their exact duplicates, or duplicates of those they love – and it’s almost always a disturbing experience. (Creepy Encounters With Real Doppelgangers)==========HOUR TWO: There are roads on Long Island that are much more than a line between two points. Some roads contain legends that travel wit

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Plastic Man” (June 05, 1975)00:47:02.609 = Nightfall-CBC, “The Repossession” (September 26, 1980) ***WD01:18:03.929 = Obsession, “Clinging Hate” (ADU) ***WD01:40:57.079 = Origin of Superstition, “Throwing Shoes” (ADU) ***WD01:54:16.929 = Peril, “The Sidewalk” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)02:19:09.149 = Philip Marlowe, “Where There’s a Will” (October 17, 1948) ***WD02:48:43.149 = Price of Fear, “Family Album” (June 13, 1983) ***WD03:16:04.609 = Quiet Please, “Some People Don’t Die” (December 08, 1947) ***WD (LQ)03:40:27.659 = Richard Diamond, “The Martin Hyer Case” (July 23, 1949)04:09:48.409 = The Saint, “Color-Blind Killer” (September 18, 1949) ***WD04:34:10.889 = Sam Spade, “Death Bed Caper” (June

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Devil’s Leap” (June 04, 1975)00:47:21.379 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944) ***WD01:01:00.179 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947)01:30:27.779 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Leg Man” (October 19, 1945) ***WD01:56:00.609 = Mr. District Attorney, “Last Mile” (June 16, 1939)02:11:28.179 = Murder at Midnight, “Kabala” (December 30, 1946) ***WD02:37:20.949 = Black Museum, “The Pink Powderpuff” (ADU) ***WD03:03:35.349 = Mysterious Traveler, “No Grave Can Hold Me” (January 12, 1947) ***WD03:33:21.779 = Mystery House, “Murder Me Gently” (May 12, 1946)03:59:19.139 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Mr Higginbottom’s Catastrophe”04:28:30.539 = Night Beat, “Night Wa

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We’ve all been exposed to the concept of the grey aliens – made popular in numerous TV shows and films. From Steven Spielberg’s “Close Encounters of the Third Kind”, to TV’s “Stargate SG-1” they are seen as harmless, even friendly. But then there are the darker stories such as the true account of the abduction of Barney and Betty Hill, or the film “Fire In The Sky” telling of the true kidnapping of Travis Walton into a strange spacecraft – with both stories telling of strange and terrifying experiments being done to the abductees by the grey humanoids. But could that latter category of stories be even more sinister? Could the Greys be, in fact, harvesting our humanity… and possibly even our souls? (The Parasitic Greys) *** Over the years, hundreds of people online have shared memories of a cheesy Nineties movie

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The tale of the Bell Witch has gone on to become one of the most well known hauntings in American history and an iconic historical horror story, but of course it has left us to debate and speculate on whether any of it is true, and if so just what was the Bell Witch? (The Disturbing Case of the Bell Witch) *** The pentagram is most often seen in film and television as a symbol of Satan, or dark witchcraft – but that is not the reality of pentagram. The symbol has a much wider and richer history than what is portrayed in today’s entertainment mediums. While the practices and beliefs of Wicca, gnostics, and druids use the pentagram in their practices, as do Satanists, the pentagram was (and sometimes still is) used by Christian believers as well – which I’m sure comes as quite a shock to those who don’t know the full history b

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Shortly after Glen MacPherson started hearing a strange humming noise, he created the World Hum and Database Project so people around the world could document their own experiences. And he received a lot of stories from people hearing a strange humming sound in their towns. (Cracking The Mystery of the ‘Worldwide Hum’) *** Plus, we’ll dial a few freaky, creepy, haunted, and cursed phone numbers and listen in to what some people say scared them half to death. (Creepy Phone Numbers)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Cracking The Mystery of the Worldwide Hum” by Glen MacPherson for GetPocket.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kr8bwypn“Creepy Telephone Numbers” by Lucia for TheGhostInMyMachine.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3cppn9hs,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jhefymVIDEO of Wrinkles the Clown doing his thing: h

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Something came out of the river near New Richmond, Ohio – those who saw it said it was a kind of alien lifeform, and utterly indescribable. What was the strange creature that has come to be known as Octoman? (The Ohio Octoman) *** Drivers were convinced they'd spotted the infamous Blue Bell Hill ghost on the A229 in February 2019. That was the last time the ghost was spotted – and some believe it wasn’t really the ghost at all, but something else. (The Ghost of Blue Bell Hill) *** There are plenty of ghost stories in the Lake Placid area, but probably the most unique and mysterious is the story of the Lady in the Lake. So mysterious is this ghost that it has inspired many authors and filmmakers – but the true story is more creepy than any ghost story. (The Lady In Lake Placid) *** In the early days of those reaching the New Wo

IN THIS EPISODE: This is a recording of the LIVE event that took place on YouTube on November 30, 2024 – with me narrating stories from the “Twilight Zone” anthology books… stories from the classic TV show as well as stories written specifically for the printed editions of the books.  WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION HERE: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream20241130 SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Stories From The Twilight Zone” book: https://amzn.to/3CIWWnO“More Stories From The Twilight Zone” book: https://amzn.to/4hVZaAH“Twilight Zone Anthology” book: https://amzn.to/3Cya8vQ“More Stories From The Twilight Zone Anthology” book: https://amzn.to/3UTBnXWWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will recti

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “River of Hades” (June 02, 1975)00:47:07.419 = House of Mystery, “Haunters and Haunted” (June 13, 1945) ***WD01:01:40.929 = Incredible But True, “Death Makes a Landing” (ADU) ***WD01:05:34.919 = Inner Sanctum, “Song of Slasher” (April 23, 1945)01:35:04.369 = The Key, “Archaeologist” (ADU) ***WD02:00:47.589 = Lights Out, “Uninhabited” (December 22, 1937) ***WD (LQ)02:29:51.149 = The LineUp, “The Jersey Parallel” (December 07, 1950)02:59:31.509 = Lux Radio Theater, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (January 09, 1950) ***WD03:59:21.539 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD04:27:05.069 = MindWebs, “Pond Water” (ADU)04:56:08.609 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remas

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Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Just because a guitar is the only thing to survive a building fire doesn’t mean that guitar is lucky. In fact, it might be the exact opposite, as Patrick Cross found out when he bought the guitar in 1995. (Patrick Cross and His Devil Guitar) *** Air Force veteran Charles Moody drove out into the desert to watch a meteor shower – but he found a lot more than he bargained for when he was abducted by extraterrestrials. (The Alien Abduction of Sergeant Moody) *** We’ll fire up the flux capacitor and take a look at the past, present, and possible future of time machines. (A Brief History of Time Machines) *** Nearly every place has its legends; stories that have passed from person to person, generation to generation, down to the present day. Some are based on facts and are further embroidered in the telling, while others seem to have

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: Jeffrey MacDonald was an Ivy-League-educated surgeon and a Green Beret. That sounds like an interesting story in and of itself.  But he was also either a murderer or the victim of a murderous hippie cult and that’s a story more than fitting for #WeirdDarkness!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Murder Conviction of Jeffrey MacDonald” by Barney Doyle for Crime Traveller:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/9twdfvu7Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me fina

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Someday I’ll Find You” (May 30, 1975)00:48:17.109 = Ghost Story-BBC, “The Tower” (ADU)01:02:21.469 = The Green Hornet, “Charity Takes It On The Chin” (June 06, 1939) ***WD01:30:54.379 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)02:01:03.659 = Harry Lime, “Artis Long And Lime Is Fleeting” (November 09, 1951) 02:26:06.429 = BBC’s Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Mists of Memory” (February 18, 1982)02:53:15.639 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (March 24, 1945)03:18:17.969 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Teacher” (January 25, 1959)03:42:21.569 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook On Murder” (September 29, 1946)04:07:00.029 = Murder Is My Hobby, “Murder Bound” (ADU) (LQ)04

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: While the rest of Americans are at home with their families, eating turkey and enjoying annual celebrations-- Thanksgiving has a darker side. We may often overlook this truth because it is rarely discussed at the Thanksgiving table. Every Thanksgiving Day there are some tragic and mysterious incidents. Many of these unfathomably awful things are never explained. Whether it is murders, gory accidents or strange vanishings during the night–these true-life unexplained mysteries and horrendous crimes might make excellent dinner-table conversation… assuming you’re dining with other Weirdos like yourself.SOURCES, CITATIONS, AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…D.B. Cooper: https://citizensleuths.com/db-cooper-what-you-need-to-know.htmlKelsey Berreth: https://people.com/crime/colo-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-fiancee-kelsey-berrethPaul K

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Just One More Day” (May 29, 1975)00:48:24.699 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Two Faces of Death” (March 13, 1945) ***WD (LQ)01:00:53.919 = The Eleventh Hour, “Bomb” (ADU)01:27:48.939 = Escape, “An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge” (December 10, 1947)01:57:27.839 = Murder By Experts, “It’s Luck That Counts’ (August 29, 1949) ***WD02:27:09.459 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Stranger With Roses” (June 11, 1958) ***WD02:45:33.049 = Fear on 4, “The Beast With Five Fingers” (January 31, 1988) 03:14:37.369 = Five After The Hour, “Life And Times of a Happy Man” (May 16, 1945) ***WD03:38:46.219 = Future Tense, “Protection” (May 19, 1974) ***WD (LQ)04:02:11.619 = Gang Busters, “Blackie Thompson” (December 08, 1945) ***WD

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: We’ll talk about the year we had two Thanksgivings in the United States. (The Year With Two Thanksgivings) *** A Weirdo family member shares a freaky true Thanksgiving story with an explosive ending! (Thanksgiving Explosion) *** Two brothers solve an almost 200-year-old murder mystery thanks to a Thanksgiving ghost story that was told to them by their grandfather. (Grandpa’s Thanksgiving Ghost Story) *** I’ll share a horrific Thanksgiving tale from the latter part of the nineteenth century. (Feast of Terror)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:01:54.584 = The Year With Two Thanksgivings00:09:36.038 = Thanksgiving Explosion00:16:00.997 = Grandpa’s Thanksgiving Ghost Story00:21:43.206 = Feast of Terror00:32:01.951 = A Special Thanks00:33:39.464 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENC

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: http://weirddarkness.com/syndicateIN THIS EPISODE: The Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego is one of the most beautiful hotels in the world – and some say the most haunted. (A Thanksgiving Ghost Story) *** On November 19, 1924, Hollywood movie producer Thomas Ince died after celebrating his 42nd birthday aboard a yacht belonging to infamous newspaper publisher William Randolph Hearst, but to this day, the exact circumstances of his death remain a mystery. Could this be why his ghost still wanders the movie studio that he founded? *** On the night of November 20, 1901, a young North Carolina woman named Nell Cropsey vanished from her family’s home in Elizabeth City. After a frantic search that lasted more than a month, Nell’s body was discovered floating in a nearby river. She had been brutally murdered – but by who? *** On November 23, 1910, American-born homeopathic physician and s

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Executioner” (May 27, 1975)00:48:34.019 = The Clock, “Lively Ghost” (January 12, 1947)01:15:43.309 = The Confession, “Leo J Fowler Case” (August 30, 1953)01:44:23.659 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (ADU) (LQ)02:13:37.449 = Sounds of Darkness, “Cry Fake” (November 03, 1967)02:38:10.419 = Deep Night (CBC), “Man Radio” (July 29, 2005)03:12:27.009 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Hungry One” (January 14, 1972)03:41:19.979 = Diary of Fate, “Marvin Thomas Entry” (June 08, 1948) ***WD (LQ)04:09:38.289 = Dimension X, “The Martian Chronicles” (August 18, 1950)04:36:14.959 = Doc Savage, “Pagoda of the Hands” (December 09, 1985) (LQ)05:01:28.086 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remaste

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version.Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: When mine owners cut wages in 1870s Pennsylvania, the Molly Maguires fought back and ultimately won what would become the first labor war in U.S. history… although they had to assassinate a couple dozen people to do it. (Inside The Molly Maguires) *** Numerous cultures have images of a being tied to nature – simply called “The Green Man”. But how can so many different cultures spanning so many years have almost the exact same representation of him? (Digging Into The Roots of the Green Man) *** There is a scary urban legend from Spain about a bizarre website that offers you the ultimate horror experience. Apparently, the experience can prove to be lethal. (The Blind Maiden) *** In 1898, reports of a brutal killing surfaced in Ontario, Canada… and it was only then that the settlers finally began to believe what the local Algonquin tribe had been telling them about

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116804939CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Witches Almanac” (May 26, 1975)00:48:24.519 = X Minus One, “Shanghaied” (September 01, 1955)01:11:39.139 = Zero Hour, “Dead Man’s Tale, Part 1” (October 09, 1973) ***WD01:34:38.119 = Zero Hour, “Dead Man’s Tale, Part 2” (October 10, 1973) ***WD01:57:50.509 = Zero Hour, “Dead Man’s Tale, Part 3” (October 11, 1973) ***WD02:20:58.949 = Zero Hour, “Dead Man’s Tale, Part 4” (October 12, 1973) ***WD02:44:38.569 = Zero Hour, “Dead Man’s Tale, Part 5” (October 13, 1973) ***WD03:08:09.949 = Strange Adventure, “Books And Bullets” (ADU) ***WD03:11:40.499 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Canary Yellow Sack” (March 20, 1955) ***WD03:40:33.679 = The Avenger, “The Keys To The City” (September 21, 1

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/skb5yy7uInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: It’s been said that the average person walks past at least sixteen murderers in their lifetime. A chilling thought. But when you know that a serial killer is on the loose, you look at each stranger you meet as a potentially dangerous encounter. And right now in the UK they have a serial killer still at large targeting easy victims… the country’s elderly. (UK’s Senior Citizen Serial Killer) *** While the Spiritualism Movement caught fire in the 1840’s with the Fox Sisters and stayed fairly strong for some time, after the 1920s most of the teachings and those soaking it in began to dwindle. Strangely though, there seems to be a kind of resurging interest in one particular man’s writings here in the 21st century. Many are intrigued by the “secret teachings” of Manly P. Hall. (The Secret Teachings of Manly P. Hall) *** I

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdeeyjmeInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: North Carolina’s Great Dismal Swamp is full of horror stories – but the worst might be the fact that the swamp appears to swallow people alive. (Swallowed Alive In Great Dismal Swamp) *** A weeping mancalled the police to tearfully apologize for murdering his victims… but that didn't stop him from continuing to kill again and again. (The Weepy Voiced Killer) *** In Hindu culture, it is believed if certain post-death rituals are not conducted on those who have passed away, the deceased’s family would not prosper and there would be misfortunes aplenty. One family in Bhutan had to learn that the hard way. (The Stoning Ghost of Sombek) *** An apparent incident involving a “gigantic cigar-shaped UFO” somewhere over the Atlantic Ocean in May 1963 wasn’t reported for almost 20 years, when a witness to the event finally came f

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckukmewInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Before Roswell made UFOs a household name, strange craft were already haunting our skies. In the early 1900s, from the battlefields of World War I to quiet farmlands across the globe, witnesses reported encounters with mysterious airships, glowing discs, and their otherworldly occupants. We’ll look at UFO sightings and encounters from 1900 thru 1930 – and there are a lot more than you’d expect.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:02:36.706 = Show Intro00:04:25.116 = UFOs and Extraterrestrials in the 1900s (Part 1)00:22:03.769 = UFOs and Extraterrestrials in the 1900s (Part 2)00:38:15.794 = UFOs and Extraterrestrials in the 1910s (Part 1)01:08:03.396 = UFOs and Extraterrestrials in the 1910s (Part 2)01:30:26.411 = UFOs and Extraterrestrials in the 1920s (Part 1)01:43:55.150

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116725125CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Markheim: Man or Monster” (May 23, 1975)00:48:14.439 = Spine Chillers BBC, “Eat Your Heart Out” (March, 2006)01:02:28.529 = Suspense, “Nothing Up My Sleeve” (October 05, 1943)01:31:46.489 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr Harvey Cushing” (1957) ***WD01:36:19.719 = Theater Five, “My Other Self” (August 27, 1964) ***WD01:57:00.049 = The Whisperer, “Taken For a Ride” (August 26, 1951) ***WD02:25:54.509 = The Unexpected, “Free Passage” (ADU) 02:40:46.639 = Unit 99, “Woman Witness Assaulted” (October 04, 1957)03:04:31.209 = Weird Circle, “The Hand” (1943) ***WD03:30:46.569 = The Whistler, “Accounting” (December 13, 1942)04:00:23.899 = Strange Wills, “They Met In Monte Carlo” (September 14, 1946)04:

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8kvwu9Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The mythos of rock and roll music started as soon as Elvis and his swiveling hips hit the stage. But with a powerful mystique comes stories, legends, and myths—some of them true, some of them true but exaggerated, and some of them just plain made up. Others are misconceptions passed down through the generations, despite never being true. These are the most persistent urban legends and rumors in rock history, with an emphasis on the rock myths that are a little more unknown. Sure, you know about Phil Collins and the drowning man, but did you know that despite wearing dark glasses all the time, Roy Orbison was not actually blind? Or that two famous rock legends actually did die in the same apartment, years apart? The most infamous urban legends, tragedies, curses, and even a few hauntings within the annals of Rock and Roll, in this

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8dtzz7Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Showbiz is full of not just celebrities, but also of crime and murder. But even stranger are those cases where someone famous simply disappears without a trace, and without an explanation.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:01:31.459 = Show Intro00:02:50.947 = Celebrity Disappearances00:23:10.769 = Vanishing of Rising Starlets00:41:24.340 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Celebrity Disappearances” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ykbkmdgf,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4ys7xjg9Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overloo

HOUR ONE: On a barren field in the U.S. state of Georgia, five granite slabs rise in a star pattern. Each of them weighs over 20 tons and on top of them, there is a capstone. Nobody knows who built it or why they were placed there, but one popular opinion that their purpose is to guide humanity after a predicted post-apocalyptic event that will come in the not so distant future.  (The American Stonehenge) *** When you think "fairies," what comes to mind? You probably picture an adorable and sparkly creature akin to Disney's Tinker Bell, a lovely - and above all, friendly - presence. You may even want to make contact with them. Unfortunately, glittering humanoids with butterfly wings are the stuff of children's books. Retrace faerie folklore, and you'll discover their secret scary origins. (The Dark Side of Fairies) *** In the Summer of 1949, a geologist named Vadim Kolpakov discovered a strange feature on the surface of the earth in the Bodaibo, Irkutsk, region of South-Eastern Siberia.  Encircled by a larg

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87pr7sInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: There are many legends from Nebraska involving supernatural entities, but one of the eerier accounts out there is the story of Nebraska's haunted “L Street”. According to legend, seven women were murdered on the road in the 1900s. Ever since, the road and surrounding hills have been a rumored hotbed of paranormal activity. It's labeled as "L Street" on the map – but locals call it “Seven Sisters Road. (The Terror of Seven Sisters Road) *** The restaurant is a bit dated with the servers wearing old-fashioned black and white aprons. The food was incredible, the place was spotlessly clean. It’s definitely a restaurant you’ll want to visit again when you pass that way again. Unfortunately, the restaurant won’t be there… because it never was. (The Restaurant That Disappeared) *** They say chivalry is dead, but that was

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4de2uzmtInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: A man is found dead, fully clothed, kneeling in his own bathtub. The position of the man’s body and where he was found is strange enough – but what happened to Christopher Case before his death is stranger still. (The Cursing of Christopher Case) *** In Norfolk, England the village of Eccles was slowly gobbled by the rising waters of the sea in the early 1600s. But even today, sometimes during a particularly heavy story, you can see St. Mary’s Church mysteriously reappear… bringing with it, the dead buried in the church graveyard who cannot find rest. (The Disappearing And Reappearing Village of Eccles) *** Lory Price and his wife Ethel mysteriously disappeared from Marion, Illinois. But then, sometimes that happens when you are mixed up with the mob or may have learned something you weren’t supposed to. (The Vanishing of

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/23d5f78zCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Return To Shadow Lake” (May 22, 1975)00:48:24.099 = Origin of Superstition, “Opening Umbrella” (ADU) ***WD01:00:32.779 = Peril, “The Gamble” (ADU) ***WD01:25:26.689 = Philip Marlowe, “Panama Hat” (October 10, 1948)01:55:06.929 = Quiet Please, “In Memory of Bernadine” (November 23, 1947) ***WD02:19:42.849 = Richard Diamond, “The Man Who Hated Women” (July 16, 1949)02:49:11.609 = The Saint, “Old Man’s Car” (August 14, 1949)03:13:49.719 = Sam Spade, “Adam Figg Caper” (October 05, 1947)03:37:51.369 = The Sealed Book, “Welcome Home” (May 20, 1945) ***WD (LQ)04:01:35.789 = The Shadow, “Night Without End” (October 16, 1938) ***WD04:26:19.929 = Sleep No More, “The Bet Clerks Quest” (April 03, 1957

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875p6hInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: When it comes to receiving the death sentence, history has given us several ways to go about the execution. Hanging, firing squad, gas chamber, being stoned to death or burned at the stake… but you have to be some whole new level of “hated” by the people if your death blow comes by way of molten gold being poured down your throat. (Death By Golden Throat) *** Ruth Snyder and Judd Gray devised a scheme to get rid of Ruth’s husband – and they planned it so well that, okay… actually no. They were so inept they were caught immediately, and even the police publicly called them incompetent. (The Dumb-Bell Murder) *** In the 1800s, women finding themselves “with child” but unmarried, were treated like second-class citizens or worse. And during a time when birth control was limited or even unavailable outside of the rhythm m

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/e7pn5htyCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Don’t Let It Choke You” (May 21, 1975)00:47:20.959 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Death is Caused” (October 12, 1945) ***WD01:13:55.579 = Mr District Attorney, “Dollar Check” (June 13, 1939)01:27:46.389 = Murder at Midnight, “House Where Death Lived” (December 23, 1946) ***WD01:53:48.839 = The Black Museum, “A Piece of Iron Chain” (ADU) ***WD02:19:45.179 = The Mysterious Traveler, “New Year’s Nightmare” (January 04, 1947)02:49:24.999 = Mystery House, “Death Passed My Window” (March 31, 1946)03:15:53.339 = CBC Mystery Theater, “Dr Heidegger’s Experiment – Twice Told Tales” (January, 1968)03:45:22.249 = Night Beat, “Elevator Caper” (May 08, 1950)04:14:56.929 = CBC Nightfall, “Wind Chill” (Septem

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pp8c3cwInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The tragic demise of the Donner Party has become infamous. But what led to the failed journey, and to the eventual cannibalism some of the party resorted to in order to survive? (The Tragic Story of the Donner Party) *** Mary Ann Cotton managed to poison three husbands to death, as well as killing eleven children, before she was finally caught. How did England’s first female serial killer get away with it for so long? (Mary Ann Cotton, England’s First Female Serial Killer) *** Reddit asked men and women who have served in the military to share the creepiest things that happened to them while on duty. After hearing some of the stories, you might think the word “creepy” wouldn’t be sufficient enough to describe them. (Creepy Things That Have Happened To Military Personnel) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116555549CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Diamond Necklace” (May 19, 1975)00:48:20.849 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Bells of Perdido” (January 18, 1959)01:12:15.539 = The Hermit’s Cave, “House With a Past” (May 04, 1947)01:36:30.279 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Who Killed David Austin?” (1945-1946) ***WD02:00:54.179 = Sherlock Holmes, “Paradol Chamber” (May 21, 1945)02:26:30.179 = Incredible But True, “Veins of Marble” (ADU)02:30:17.209 = Inner Sanctum, “The Judas Clock” (April 17, 1945)03:00:22.529 = The Key, “Suicide” (ADU) ***WD03:24:44.459 = LineUp, “The Cop Killer” (November 30, 1950)03:54:00.739 = MindWebs, “Paxton’s World by Bill Pronzini” (ADU)04:20:57.359 = Isn’t It A Crime, “Speaking Of Murder” (December 14, 1945)04:49:5

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk923vInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: The chemtrail conspiracy theory posits the belief that long-lasting condensation trails, also known as “contrails” are in fact "chemtrails" consisting of chemical or biological agents purposefully left in the sky by high-flying aircraft, sprayed for nefarious purposes and undisclosed to the general public. The scientific community has dismissed the theory, but others insist the truth is simply being covered up. Who is telling the truth? What is the truth? We’ll look at the controversy over contrails. (Contrary Chemtrails) *** In 1947, Major Jesse Marcel was sent to a crash site near Roswell, New Mexico to investigate what happened. We all know the story from there – the strange metal, the alien bodies, the confiscated extraterrestrial technology, the weather-balloon story we initially believed and then didn’t belie

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mje7bk6Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: One morning in 1855, citizens of the English town of Devon were surprised to find strange footprints about town in the snow – not just on the street and sidewalks – but on their doorways, and on the house roofs, haystacks, walking up walls, and through pipes. The tracks covered over 100 miles and there was no explanation of how the prints were made – but many had a theory about who made the prints. They say it was the Devil. (The Devil Came To Devon) *** Picture this, you are called to the scene of a murder. The victim’s shotgun was found in his room. It had been used some time recently, and there was an empty cartridge on the floor. There was, however, no blood or any other obvious signs of violence in the house. And something else odd, a pot in the kitchen was discovered to contain large amounts of strychnine. It sounds l

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116477562CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Rise and Fall of the Fourth Reich” (May 16, 1975)00:48:44.119 = Fear On 4 – BBC, “Soul Searching” (1988-1992)01:18:13.819 = Future Tense, “The Defenders” (May 81, 1974) ***WD (LQ)01:44:40.949 = Gang Busters, “Matthew Cazzara” (November 24, 1945) ***WD02:14:45.379 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “A Warden For All Saints” (April 29, 1992)02:58:37.969 = BBC Ghost Story, “Laura” (ADU)03:12:42.229 = Green Hornet, “Ghost Who Talked Too Much” (May 30, 1939)03:42:24.949 = Harry Lime, “Mexican Hat Trick” (November 02, 1951)04:08:35.129 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “Legal Rites” (February 17, 1982)04:38:48.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Murder Wears a Strange Mask” (April 24, 1945) ***WD05:03:38

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83fmb6Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: it’s Thriller Thursday, and this week I’m bringing you a story requested by one of my Darkness Syndicate members – it’s Stephen King’s short story, “Suffer The Little Children”. The story was first published in 1972 in Cavalier magazine. Later it was published in the anthology “Nightmares and Dreamscapes” which is where I’m reading it from tonight. While I know I always play a disclaimer at the beginning of each episode, I feel this one warrants a second one, as it is extremely violent and touches on things that could easily trigger some people. I don’t want to be specific, as it will ruin the story, but if you are easily squeamish or easily offended, this is not the story for you. Please do not email or message me after listening to this to complain about the content – you have been warned.SOURCES AND REFER

Darkness Syndicate members receive the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yshwu88kInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: David and Alice Leiber are a happily married couple living in Los Angeles, but when Alice gives birth to a healthy baby boy, she fears the baby is somehow abnormal and will kill her. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Small Assassin” by Ray Bradbury from “The Stories of Ray Bradbury”: https://amzn.to/3AT6E6QWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so t

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116412127CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Deadly Dilemma” (May 15, 1975)00:48:29.679 = Sounds of Darkness, “Blind Lead Blind” (October 20, 1967)01:12:20.789 = CBC Deep Night, “Pig And Pepper” (July 22, 2005)01:44:40.769 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Official Killer” (October 07, 1972)02:13:42.169 = Diary of Fate, “Philip Vale” (June 01, 1948) ***WD (LQ)02:43:42.729 = Dimension X, “The Castaways” (August 11, 1950)03:09:01.599 = Doc Savage, “Flight Into Fear” (December 02, 1985)03:36:16.349 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Voice of Death” (March 06, 1945) ***WD (LQ)03:48:55.409 = The Eleventh Hour, “Black Magic” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)04:13:54.589 = Escape, “Taboo, aka Taboo Werewolf” (December 03, 1947) ***WD04:43:32.949 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Diamond Mo

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9cx7z4Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Some of the most unsettling of urban legends can take place in some of the happiest places on earth. Ghostly children swinging in a playground, phantom-like warriors coming out at night in beautiful Hawaii, but there’s one I never heard of until just this morning that I had to look up… it has to do with a boy, a theme park, and a man with horns, (Damien and the Horned Man) *** In 1944 Dorothy Forstein came home from shopping and was attacked by an intruder, beat within an inch of her life. Nothing was stolen, no fingerprints left, no clue as to how the person entered the house to begin with. Dorothy recovered from her injuries… but years later she found her grim fate wasn’t done with her. (The Disappearance of Dorothy Forstein) *** SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence is continually scanning the heavens on the

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bd4pkpsnInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Black Bart – just the name conjures up an image of a rugged man willing to mow you down in a hail of bullets if you looked at him wrong, especially during one of his infamous stagecoach robberies. But legends can be wrong, and the real Black Bart might not have been so black in the heart as we’ve been led to believe. (Black Bart: The Poet Outlaw) *** In 1957, eleven-year-old twins Jacqueline and Joanna were killed in a car accident. But the next year, some people say they were "reincarnated". (The Perplexing Pollocks Problem) *** For over a century, reports of abuse and murder came pouring out of the Topeka Insane Asylum. The tortures that took place within are nothing short of grotesque, and it makes one wonder how anyone could have possibly thought the so-called “treatments” would do anything other than cause the patients

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116345501CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Where Angels Fear To Tread” (May 13, 1975)00:47:11.159 = The Avenger, “The Department of Death” (September 14, 1945) ***WD01:16:52.599 = Beyond the Green Door, “Chucka Tribe” (ADU) ***WD01:20:42.729 = Beyond Midnight, “The Party” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)01:52:08.199 = Boston Blackie, “Wentworth Diamonds” (April 25, 1945) ***WD02:19:14.409 = Box 13, “Look Pleasant, Please” (December 05, 1948)02:46:22.489 = Cloak And Dagger, “Operation Sellout” (September 22, 1950) ***WD03:15:55.529 = The Clock, “Reference Please” (January 05, 1947) ***WD03:40:34.329 = The Confession, “James V Madsen Case” (August 23, 1953) ***WD04:09:09.679 = Creaking Door, “Vagrant” (late 1950’s) ***WD04:38:38.259 = Dark Fantasy, “

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yeyufw2zInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We are fascinated by him when we read about him in books, or see him on TV or in movies. Bigfoot has become bigger than life with every paranormal and cryptozoology enthusiast gobbling up every bit of news that comes out about the furry mysterious creature. But what would you do if you came face-to-face with one, in real life, in his territory? Tonight we look at Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The Yeti. Whatever you want to call him, he has found fame worldwide in both paranormal circles and cable TV shows. We’ll ask what he is, what he is not, what evidence has been collected, the interesting take on our fuzzy friend that Russia has, and more. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:04:08.941 = Show Intro00:06:11.589 = Bigfoot: Man, Monster or Myth? (Part 1)00:14:54.027 = Bigfoot: Man, Mons

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yud2bwr2Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Defiance Ohio is a small town that reported a rash of werewolf sightings in the early 1970's, and it's a legend that still persists to this day. (The Werewolf of Defiance) *** What would happen if the First Lady of the United States disclosed that she believed she traveled with extraterrestrials to Venus? That’s exactly what happened to the First Lady of Japan! (First Contact With The First Lady) *** The island of Guam is well known for the part it played in World War II – but 120 miles northeast of Guam is the tiny island of Tinian, and while it too had a part in World War II, it also contains secrets millennia old of a people that might have existed before the oldest people recorded living there. (The Mysterious People Before Time) *** Robert Nelson had no professional background in medicine or refrigeration, he didn’t even

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/43hyh3sjInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: Before Dracula ever set foot in Transylvania, the village of Kringa, Croatia, was haunted by Jure Grando—the first recorded vampire in European history. For sixteen years, his undead reign brought terror to the living and torment to his widow. But when the villagers finally rose against him, they unearthed a horror beyond imagination. (Jure Grando: The First Vampire) *** For nearly a millennium, a monstrous black dog with eyes like burning coals has stalked the foggy coastlines and ancient churches of East Anglia, leaving death and terror in its silent wake. From its first recorded appearance in 1127 where it led a spectral hunting party through Peterborough, to its most infamous attack in 1577 when it allegedly killed four churchgoers, the creature known as Black Shuck has become far more than just another ghost story. Through ce

Info on upcoming LIVE SCREAM: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/53ebzuevIN THIS EPISODE: It’s what every non-muggle dreams of… to be able to turn any metal into gold and to create a magic potion to give one eternal life! So is the life of wizarding at Hogwarts in the Harry Potter books. But was there a real Philosopher’s Stone? Was there a Real Nicolas Flamel who created it? (The Real Nicolas Flamel and the Philosopher’s Stone) *** In 1929 the Soviet Union decided seven days a week just too many to keep track of, and it’s easier to count by five – so in the USSR they suddenly began to live life with only five days per week. No more weekends. How do you think the citizens took that news? (What is Life in a Five Day Week?) *** While not nearly as well-known as its larger Bermudan brother, the Bridgewater Triangle in southeastern Massachusetts in the United States is home to strange tales itself, with the paranormal,

HOUR ONE: “Jerry Meets A Sasquatch” *** Greer Island, a small patch of land close to where the West Fork of the Trinity River flows into Lake Worth, is heavily shaded by tall oaks, cedar elms and cottonwoods. One of the quietest spots in Fort Worth, the island is home to egrets and owls, perhaps an alligator or two. And maybe, just maybe, the Lake Worth Monster. (The Lake Worth Monster) *** In 2017, Washington State Senator Karen Keiser was quoted as saying, “The incidents continue, they continue, and we have to consider that there is potential cosmic life over the island… it’s a very special place, with a cosmic presence.” What exactly happened on Maurey Island in 1947? (The Maurey Island Incident) *** Whether you’re a true believer or one of those skeptics, stories of spirits haunting the living from the confines of a Ouija board can chill you to the bone, and make you think twice before communicating with entities from another dimension. (True And Disturbing Ouija Board Stories)==========HO

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc4te2ewInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamIN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at the disturbing case of Dee Dee Blanchard who suffered from a horrible mental condition that caused her to torture her daughter – and we’ll look at similar, terrifying cases of other people doing the same to those under their care and supervision. It’s the sinister truth of Munchhausen by proxy. (The Disturbing Truth Behind ‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’) (Other True Cases of Munchhausen by Proxy) *** It was 1909, and Bud and Temple Abernathy rode their horses, just the two of them, from Oklahoma to Santa Fe… and then made the return trip home. A 1,300-mile horseback trip. Big deal you say? That’s what life was like back then, you say? What if I told you that Bud was only 9 years old, and Temple was only five? (The Astounding Adventures of the Abernathy Boys) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…0

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116267308CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “For Tomorrow We Die” (May 12, 1975)00:48:55.149 = The Whisperer, “Into Each Life” (August 19, 1951)01:17:59.299 = The Unexpected, “Easy Money” (July 11, 1948) ***WD01:33:01.299 = Unit 99, “Family Disturbance” (September 27, 1957)01:56:34.669 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Witch Doctor” (ADU) ***WD02:11:41.269 = Weird Circle, “Expectation of an Heir” (1943) ***WD02:37:06.589 = The Whistler, “Avarice” (November 29, 1942) ***WD03:06:43.119 = Strange Wills, “Margin For Love” (September 07, 1946)03:36:33.209 = Witch’s Tale, “Share And Share Alike” (December 05, 1935) ***WD (LQ)04:03:03.249 = X Minus One, “Cold Equations” (August 25, 1955) 04:27:13.899 = Strange Adventure, “Pahua” (ADU) ***WD04:30:

Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/116217967CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Voices of Death” (May 09, 1975)00:48:58.529 = Quiet Please, “Kill Me Again” (November 17, 1947) ***WD (LQ)01:13:32.939 = Richard Diamond, “Charles Walsh And Bob Wells” (July 09, 1949)01:43:02.169 = The Saint, “Conley Silver Mine” (July 31, 1949) ***WD02:07:39.799 = Sam Spade, “Convertible Caper” (June 15, 1947) ***WD02:31:09.339 = The Sealed Book, “Death At Storm House” (April 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)03:01:45.319 = The Shadow, “Death Stalks The Shadow” (October 09, 1938) ***WD03:30:04.009 = Sleep No More, “Woman In Grey / Suspicious Gift” (March 20, 1957)03:59:03.109 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Absolute Silence” (1984)04:13:10.829 = Suspense, “Two Sharp Knives” (December 22, 1942)04:42:33.619 = Tales

Info on upcoming LIVE SCREAM event: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ctr75IN THIS EPISODE: Stories of people in the past looking to the skies to see UFOs are becoming more and more common as we learn more of our history. But there was some very strange goings on in 1896 and 1897 with some flying contraptions, weird looking people, bizarre languages, and even a close encounter of the third kind. (America’s Mystery Airships of 1896-97) *** From UFOs in 1896-97… to UFOs in 1966-67. But this time we add another element. Not only did a young man see a UFO, but the encounter appears to have taken him outside of time – and even changed his personality in the process! (Missing Time in 1966) *** In Blake Edward’s 1965 classic comedy film, ‘The Great Race’, the heroic Leslie and the despicable Professor Fate, engage in an epic automobile race from New York to Paris in the early 1900s. The film is actually based on a rea

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yujv25avIN THIS EPISODE: As far as we know, it was the very first sighting of what we’ve come to know as The Mothman – and it was seen not by a single person or even a single couple – but by four people. Actually, “sighting” probably isn’t the right word for it… as it ended up in a high-speed chase between the four people in one car, and Mothman giving chase. (Mothman Attacks!) *** What if your child were to tell you they were seeing dead people, like in the “Sixth Sense?” One woman in the UK is pondering that question with not one, but two children who are adamant they are seeing those who have already passed on. (My Children See Dead People) *** Steven Stayner was only seven years old when he was kidnapped and held for over seven years, being sexually molested by the man who grabbed him. But when another boy was brought in as the man’s next victim, Steven turned from victim, to rescuer. (I Know My First Na

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2shv9xsdIN THIS EPISODE: If you ever attended grade school in the United States, you no doubt are more than familiar with the Mayflower and why the ship is so famous. But what you were not told in that classroom is about the mystery that took place on that voyage… on that very ship... that went unsolved for over three hundred years. (The Mayflower Mystery) *** June O’Brien has a problem. She loved toast… and her toast did a really good job of toasting bread. So what was the problem? Well… it appears her toaster was possessed by the devil. (June O’Brien’s Satanic Toaster) *** It was June 1969, and less than a week from his seventh birthday; Dennis went camping with his dad, brother and grandpa for Father’s Day weekend. The next day they bumped into some other Father’s Day campers with kids and they all became quick friends. But whil

Info on the upcoming LIVE SCREAM on Nov 30, 2024: https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamDarkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8my6n5IN THIS EPISODE: I’m sharing a story from Weirdo Family member Vincent Rocca – a story that was a bit too polished and too detailed for me to believe was true until I contacted Vince to make doubly-sure it was a fact-based story. He assured me, every bit of it is completely true! The story also comes with visuals. When he originally posted the story on Reddit, Mr. Rocca included photos and video links of what he was talking about, which he gave me permission to include in the transcript.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“If You Don’t Believe You Have Nothing To Fear” by Vince Rocca: https://tinyurl.com/yywcther,http://www.VinceRocca.comWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2024Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2024

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y36jb77fIN THIS EPISODE: You probably saw the title of this episode and immediately thought, “Whaaa?” Well, I’m going to tell you one of the most ridiculous stories I’ve ever heard that is 100% true. The Axis powers of World War II tried to kill the Loch Ness Monster. (The Assassination of the Loch Ness Monster) *** As far back as time is recorded, mankind has had a fascination with Sirius, the Dogstar. But what is so special about it aside from the fact that it’s one of the brightest stars in our sky? Might there be an extraterrestrial connection as well? (Why So Serious About Sirius?) *** UFO reports come in constantly to police stations and online sites dedicated to the subject of Ufology – practically on a daily basis. And many sightings are by people you would consider above reproach such as law enforcement, scientists, military,

His story is legendary. One day while working on the railroad, Phineas Gage tapped on an iron rod that set off an explosion which sent an iron rod through his skull, destroying parts of his brain… yet he lived. But it changed his life… his personality… and it changed the medical and psychological world forever.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Impaled Brain of Phineas Gage” by Laura Allan for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y3h7g36gWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkn

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydrmyjhcIN THIS EPISODE: I’ve covered numerous stories here in the podcast on people gone missing, never to be seen again. But it’s much more rare to have a story about a corpse going missing, never to be seen again. (How Daniel Murdock Saved on Funeral Expenses) *** One thing that has always been a constant in human history is adultery; as is the jilted spouse always being angry about it. One thing that has not been a constant is how society judges those involved in the infidelity. In 1885, there were different opinions about both adulterers as well as the one who murders a homewrecker. (Shot By a Jealous Husband) *** Part of the tablet’s translation, according to Isaac Newton, states: “By this means you shall have the glory of the whole world and thereby all obscurity shall fly from you. Its force is above all force, for it vanquishes every subtle thing and penetrates every solid thing.” Cryptic yes, but it appear

The short story by Daniel Keyes, “Flowers for Algernon” became so popular it was later turned into a full novel, and then eventually made its way to movie screens. The short story was written in 1958 and first published in the April 1959 issue of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, and was so loved that it won the Hugo Award for Best Short Story in 1960.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Science Fiction Hall of Fame: Volume One, 1929-1964”, https://amzn.to/3SePNlhWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one w

“The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe was originally published in “The Philadelphia Dollar Newspaper” in 1844.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Premature Burial” by Edgar Allan Poe: https://poestories.com/read/prematureWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PrematureBurialPoe

IN THIS EPISODE: A classic horror story from 1934 written by American writer Robert E. Howard!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Haunter of the Ring” by Robert E. Howard: http://bit.ly/2XeR3ZeWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/HaunterOfTheRing

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckm2j9xCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Transformation” (May 07, 1975)00:47:21.039 = Incredible But True, “Trail of the Werebeast” (ADU)00:51:24.199 = Inner Sanctum, “Bog Oak Necklace” (April 10, 1945) ***WD01:21:14.629 = The Key, “Subconscious Experiment” (ADU) ***WD01:46:28.959 = The LineUp, “The Topaz Earring Case” (November 23, 1950)02:16:38.119 = MindWebs, “I Kill Myself” (ADU) ***WD02:38:51.019 = Hollywood Theater, “Sitting Duck” (December 17, 1952) ***WD03:07:59.649 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Angel Face” (October 05, 1945) ***WD03:33:08.699 = Mr District Attorney, “Ohio Kid” (June 09, 1939) ***WD03:47:49.029 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Is a Lonely Business” (December 16, 1946) 04:13:27.919 = The Black Museum, “A

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92pfz9IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you stories of fiction! In this tale fro Stanley Ellin – a tale deemed too disturbing for Alfred Hitchcock’s TV show - two men of very different character, different ways of viewing the world, challenge one another over the future of a house each values in his own way. A bet is made, the stakes are unexpectedly raised, and in the end… well, suffice it to say that the story lingers long past the closing line.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Moment of Decision” by Stanley Ellin, from the book, “Alfred Hitchcock: 13 More Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do on TV”: https://amzn.to/3ta2oJXWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f3y3577CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Taken for Granite” (May 08, 1975)00:46:49.299 = Mystery House, “Nothing But Proof” (January 27, 1946) ***WD01:09:49.229 = BBC Mystery Theater, “Champagne Safari” (ADU)02:19:33.119 = Night Beat, “Mentallo, Mental Marvel” (May 01, 1950) ***WD02:49:15.369 = CBC Nightfall, “The Willoughby Obsession” (September 05, 1980)03:17:22.649 = Obsession, “Amnesia” (February 19, 1951) ***WD03:42:09.339 = Superstition, “Cleopatra’s Chair” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)03:56:11.979 = Peril, “The Diary” (ADU) ***WD (LQ)04:22:01.039 = Philip Marlowe, “Persian Slippers” (October 03, 1948)04:51:27.903 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the o

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytxrmv8cIN THIS EPISODE: In the quiet suburb of Amityville, a horrific crime in 1974 unleashed a chilling series of events that would terrify a nation. When the Lutz family moved into the infamous house at 112 Ocean Avenue, they found themselves trapped in a nightmare of ghostly apparitions, sinister voices, and unexplainable horrors. Was their ordeal a genuine encounter with the supernatural, or a carefully crafted hoax? Or was it, possibly, a little bit of both?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The True Story Behind the Amityville Horror” sources: Margo Margaritoff, All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yuz4rcr; Shawn Van Horn, Collider: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4kv6jx9u; Leah Thomas, Cosmopolitan: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rwrj63at; Biography.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n92fbwa; Tara Bennett, SyFy: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2mfyc8x7Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Librar

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5aa43axzIN THIS EPISODE: The number of Bigfoot, Loch Ness Monster, chupacabra, Jersey Devil, and various other cryptid and creature sightings is astronomical if you really look at it. And while it’s more than possible that most of these sightings are explainable by misidentification of existing wildlife, or overactive imaginations, the sheer number of sightings couldn’t possibly be waved off by such simple explanations. We’ll look at some true stories of people who have come across unexplainable creatures. (I Met a Monster: True Stories of Cryptid Encounters) *** Have you ever had a premonition while dreaming? Something that later came true in real life? What do you do with that information? What if you know it’s not a normal dream, but a real look into the future and if you don’t do something, a tragedy will take place? But then… what if your dream warning is what actually leads to a real life murder? (The Dream Th

When Dr. Kelly Lambert's lab team turned a cereal container into a rat-sized car, they didn't just create a new research tool—they launched the rodent racing revolution. With tiny vehicles, Froot Loop-fueled joyrides, and rats that could outmaneuver your average commuter, these critters proved that life’s greatest lessons can come on four tiny wheels. Buckle up—this is one wild ride!Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/thegreatratrace/Video created by https://www.fiverr.com/vane875 (coming soon)WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark.Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3fhesr5CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Paradise of the Devil” (May 05, 1975)00:46:46.939 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)01:31:01.089 = BBC Ghost Story, “A Little Place Off The Edgware Road” (ADU)01:43:59.169 = The Green Hornet, “Not a Drop Worth Drinking” (May 09, 1939)02:13:25.559 = Harry Lime, “Every Frame Has a Silver Lining” (October 26, 1951)02:38:16.729 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Emissary” (May 08, 1982)03:05:24.419 = The Haunting Hour, “Sixth Button” (November 13, 1945) ***WD03:24:36.909 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Englishman” (January 11, 1959)03:48:52.789 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Buried Alive” (ADU)04:13:26.119 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder In The Ring” (ADU) (LQ)04:3

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mc9htz27IN THIS EPISODE: Born into wealth, then orphaned, then forced to marry at the age of 14, losing all control of her money and future, Katherine Ferrers did what any teenaged girl in her position would do – she became a ruthless highway robber that terrorized local villages. (Female Highwayman: The Wicked Lady of the 1600s) *** People in Gloucester, Massachusetts were reporting very bizarre things in the summer of 1692. They heard the march of troops despite the war having ended twenty years earlier. They saw what they claimed was a human scalp and the shape of a Native America’s bow when looking at the face of the moon. But that was only the appetizer of what would come that horrifying summer of paranormal activity. (The Spectre Leaguers of Gloucester) *** Seeing a deceased loved one, a soft glowing light, a warm feeling of comfort and love… people have reported seeing many of these types of things when near deat

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ed59aIN THIS EPISODE: Jack the Ripper stalked the West End of London in 1888. He was never captured. How did he do it… and how did he get away with it? *** We’ll learn about a supposedly real spider from Central Africa with a leg span of 5-feet across. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open00:04:51.077 = Show Intro00:07:11.900 = Inside The Mind of the Ripper, Part 100:22:09.660 = Inside The Mind of the Ripper, Part 200:34:05.435 = Giant Spider of the Congo00:43:59.070 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Giant Spider of the Congo” by Terrence Aym, from Helium.com (link no longer available)“Inside The Mind of the Ripper” by Josh Clark and Patrick J. Kiger for History’s How Stuff Works: https://tinyurl.com/y26ghwlqWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = =

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3n7vtjnwCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Final Witness” (May 02, 1975)00:47:10.509 = Diary of Fate, “Walter Vincent” (May 25, 1948) ***WD01:16:17.739 = Dimension X, “Perigi’s Wonderful Dolls” (August 04, 1950) ***WD01:45:32.339 = Doc Savage, “Three Black Sticks” (November 25, 1985)02:13:14.429 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Murder Will Out” (February 27, 1945) ***WD02:26:04.629 = The Eleventh Hour, “The Biter Bit” (ADU)02:51:44.319 = Escape, “Country of the Blind” (November 26, 1947) 03:21:32.829 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Trouble With Robots” (May 28, 1958) ***WD03:41:13.419 = BBC Fear on 4, “Survival” (ADU)04:10:20.859 = Future Tense, “The Parade” (May 27, 1974) ***WD (LQ: skips and hiccups)04:36:36.109 = Gang Busters, “Bielanski

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhxn8appCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Mad Monkton” (May 01, 1975)00:46:53.239 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Highway of Death” (1994)01:15:19.069 = Cloak and Dagger, “Seeds of Doubt” (September 15, 1950)01:44:53.249 = The Clock, “A Helping Hand” (December 29, 1946)02:09:23.249 = Confession, “George S. Decker” (August 16, 1953)02:39:09.459 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (ADU) ***WD03:06:49.109 = Dark Fantasy, “The Letter From Yesterday” (May 01, 1942) ***WD03:31:09.079 = Sounds of Darkness, “Say It With Music” (October 13, 1967)03:56:13.949 = CBC Deep Night, “The Intercom” (ADU)04:30:23.849 = The Devil and Mr. O, “House Is Haunted” (December 31, 1971) ***WD04:59:04.788 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://tinyurl.com/mrx2b8dnIN THIS EPISODE: What do you get when you mix auto theft, disappearances, amnesia, murder, and far too many tattoos? You get one of the craziest true crime cases you’ll ever hear. It’s the disappearance and apparent murder of James Eugene Harrison, but just wait for the twist. (The Man Who Wasn’t Murdered) *** The first witch trial in the Americas took place in 1626 – and I’ll tell you the story of how poor Joane Wright came to be accused, and what the verdict came down as. (America’s First Witch) *** In 1938, 34-year-old Alma Fielding reported objects mysteriously flying around her home. In 2017, Kate Summerscale, author of the true crime classic “The Suspicions of Mr Whicher”, set out to investigate the unexplained case of the Croydon poltergeist. (The Housewife, The Ghost Hunter, And The Croydon Poltergeist) *** When you hear a kn

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://tinyurl.com/d3uytr36IN THIS EPISODE: Although the Queen Mary's rich history may have garnered the vessel some impressive titles, she has recently earned a more notorious designation. Ghost stories from the Queen Mary suggest that it may be one of the most haunted ships in the world. (Haunted History of the Queen Mary) *** One of the last mezzo-sopranos of the 19th Century, Elena Theodorini was also one of the most beloved. Except for that time when… well… when she was accused of being a spy. (The Spy Who Came In From The Sea) *** Joseph was walking down the street, minding his own business, when he was jumped by a group of men armed with scissors and razors… they were after his long, luxurious beard. And that’s just the beginning of the insanity that Joseph Palmer had to go through simply because he refused to shave. (Joseph Palmer and the Beard of Just

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://tinyurl.com/2enzu43kIN THIS EPISODE: The axe murders of New Orleans took place over a hundred years ago, but “The Jazzman Story” remains one of the greatest mysteries and unsolved murder cases within the annals of American crime. (The Axeman’s Jazz) *** The investigation of an apparent suicide in 1953 led to an unbelievable theory… not only had the victim used LSD years earlier, but it was quite possible it was forced upon him by the Central Intelligence Agency. (The CIA and LSD) *** You don’t often hear of people being struck and killed by lightning – at least not nowadays. But pick up a paper from the early 1900s and you’d think people were doing it as a hobby. (Death By Electrical Storm) *** January 30th, 1835 was the date of the first attempt at assassinating a sitting U.S. President – Andrew Jackson. That fact itself doesn’t warrant placement in Weird Darkness, seeing as the attempt failed – but the story leading up to the

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115794295IN THIS EPISODE: Claims of dead aliens being hidden in secret locations are a staple of UFO lore – even in the United Kingdom. But can those stories be believed? (Crashed Saucers and Dead Aliens in the U.K.) *** Falling in love is a beautiful thing – unless doing so sparks a murder spree. If BJ and Erika had never met, several people would still be alive today. (A Match Made in Hell)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer00:00:17.221 = “The Alien” (short story)00:08:24.946 = Show Intro00:11:48.644 = Crashed Saucers and Dead Aliens in the U.K.00:29:39.800 = A Match Made In Hell00:44:53.388 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Roswell UFO Conspiracy” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/3p3oxFdDOCUMENT: “Marilyn Monroe, Killgallen, and UFO’s”: https://amzn.to/2JG8d

HOUR ONE: An eerie tombstone stands watch over one of Portland Oregon’s oldest cemeteries. And the story behind that tombstone is a strange one. (The Guardians of Lone Fir Cemetery) *** Don't take a gift from Little Gracie's grave... or her life-like statue might cry tears of blood. (The Ghost of Gracie Watson) *** When it came to her daughter’s Elsa doll, one mom was eager and ready to “Let It Go”. But the doll supernaturally refused to be let go! (Haunted Elsa Doll) *** An ancient stone cross is said by locals to be cursed, and the curse infects anyone who dares to disrespect it. (Curse of the Saxon Stone Cross) *** Christopher Slaughterford was seemingly a completely ordinary young Englishman – but he has earned an unenviable place in the legal books. (T he Trials of Christopher Slaughterford) *** Two authors reported a very strange encounter with a mysterious entity they believed was not of this world. What did they see and why were they under the impression this being was not of this world? (

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/crrhxkceCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Black Widow” (April 29, 1975)00:46:52.589 = Quiet Please, “Three” (November 10, 1947) ***WD (LQ)01:11:34.722 = Richard Diamond, “The Bloody Hat Case” (July 02, 1949)01:41:11.973 = The Saint, “Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head” (May 26, 1948)02:05:24.982 = Sam Spade, “The Calcutta Trunk Caper” (June 08, 1947)02:30:13.778 = The Sealed Book, “Escape By Death” (April 15, 1945) ***WD (LQ)03:01:15.365 = The Shadow, “The Black Abbot” (October 02, 1938) ***WD03:27:41.852 = Sleep No More, “Escape of Mr Trimm” (March 13, 1957)03:56:34.749 = BBC Spine Chillers, “A Fare To Remember” (ADU)04:09:35.464 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took an Axe” (ADU)04:24:16.845 = Suspense, “Till Death

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2pm62uCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Phantom of the Opera” (April 28, 1975)00:46:43.928 = Mysterious Traveler, “Symphony of Death” (September 08, 1946) ***WD01:16:25.805 = Mystery House, “Murder In Paradise” (November 18, 1945) ***WD01:42:44.840 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1968) ***WD02:12:38.154 = Night Beat, “Tong War” (April 17, 1950)02:42:12.924 = CBC Nightfall, “The Body Snatchers” (August 29, 1980)03:08:48.477 = Obsession, “Wind Song” (ADU)03:38:45.015 = Origins of Superstition, “Don’t Disturb the Dead” (ADU)03:53:09.209 = Peril, “Squeeze Play” (ADU)04:15:58.685 = Philip Marlowe, “Red Wind” (September 26, 1948)04:45:38.371 = Mystery Playhouse: Mr. District Attorney, “Backstage Murder” (Fe

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9yepwjIN THIS EPISODE: From monsters to ghosts, some scary urban legends and myths have been spooking out the masses for years — and for good reason, as they have backstories based on real figures and events. From Candyman to Slenderman, we’ll look at a few of the most terrifying urban legends that are based on true tales, and we’ll look into what it takes to create an urban legend of these magnitudes. (The True Stories Behind Terrifying Urban Legends) *** Unidentified Flying Objects have been around much longer than Roswell. Four centuries ago, before flying vehicles were known to even be possible, ancient Russia had quite a shock when they looked into the sky. (The Robozero Lake UFO of 1663) *** In St. James Episcopal Cemetery in Marietta, Georgia there is a grave that people say began to weep tears of blood when they got too close. (The Halloween Legend of Mary Meinert’s Grave) *** A man believes he hears the sound

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ydvfnybmIN THIS EPISODE: The captain and crew of the ocean vessel St. Andrew not only saw what appeared to be a flying saucer – but narrowly avoided being destroyed by it when it dove into the sea, almost crashing into their ship. (The Falling Saucer) *** We hear of crashed UFOs, flying saucers, or extraterrestrial spacecraft – but… how reliable are the stories we’ve been told? We’ll look at cases after the Roswell incident to see if they hold up. (Where Are The Crashed UFOs?) *** In the Mexican city of Durango there lived a witch who, while stunning beautiful, was grotesquely ugly when it came to her soul and personality – because people never seemed to believe her when she told them of the powers she possessed. And some regretted that. (The Witch of Durango) *** Imagine yourself in the Old West renting a carriage, forgetting to return it the next morning on time, and because of that, having the finger of murder be

“Slimy Walls, Crow Branches” by Daniel Shannon, age 7“The Girl Who Got Bit By a Vampire” by Alora, age 9#scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrorsFind more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.comFacebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrorsOther stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2024Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2024

Mystery! Murder! Beautiful women and a hint of the supernatural! All of this awaits you at the headquarters of Nemesis Inc., a private investigative firm located on the twenty-first floor of a modern building in Chicago's Loop. Nemesis Inc. is a gripping mystery series produced in the 1930s. The episodes featured here omit the customary musical breaks for local station announcements. However, the introductory updates at each episode's onset are preserved, ensuring that listeners can easily follow the unfolding narrative.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = Nemesis Inc, “Search for Grover Donnelly” (1930s) ***WD00:13:40.943 = Nemesis Inc, “Grover Donnelly Shows Up” (1930s) ***WD00:25:15.178 = Nemesis Inc, “Threatening Skywriting Message” (1930s) ***WD00:36:48.304 = Nemesis Inc, “Rr 5073p Room Is Machine-gunned” (1930s) ***WD00:48:21.252 = Nemesis Inc, “Donnelly’s Fingerprints Found” (1930s) ***WD00:59:35.245 = Nemesis Inc, “Clary Finds

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3vyu2eCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Till Death Do Us Join” (April 25, 1975)00:46:17.273 = Sherlock Holmes, “In Flanders Field” (May 14, 1945)01:14:45.043 = Incredible But True, “Barren Ground” (ADU)01:18:20.504 = Inner Sanctum, “No Coffin For The Dead” (February 20, 1945) ***WD01:47:13.485 = The Key, “Showgirl Murdered” (ADU)02:11:44.441 = The LineUp, “The Candy Store Murder” (November 16, 1950)02:41:37.215 = MindWebs, “The Swimmer” (ADU)03:12:04.384 = Hollywood Mystery Time, “Murder By Coincidence” (August 19, 1945) ***WD03:42:11.602 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Gioconda Smile” (June 19, 1945) ***WD04:11:26.362 = Murder at Midnight, “Till Death Do Us Part” (December 09, 1946)04:37:56.979 = The Black Museum, “The Open End

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Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5hc8ursbIN THIS EPISODE: Think you hear whispers at night? Listen closer. That cold spot in your room? Might be a ghost. If your pet is always whining and staring at a corner, maybe it’s time to move out! We’ll look at a few signs so you can determine whether or not your house is truly haunted, and what you can do if you discover you are sharing your home with someone from the afterlife.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:18.213 = Signs Your House Is Haunted00:13:00.559 = What Is A Poltergeist?00:39:52.064 = The Shadow People Phenomenon00:46:44.347 = Can Dogs See Ghosts?00:50:27.921 = What Do I Do If My House Is Haunted?00:54:45.664 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “This House is Haunted” by Guy Playfair: https://amzn.to/3m7BV96BOOK: “The Great Amherst Mystery” by Walter Hubbell: https://amzn.to/35jNtiI“Signs Your House Is Haunte

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4fbh9y48IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll tell you about the sad death of John Sellers, which teaches us that if you must pass from this earthly realm, at least be considerate enough to do so in a way and at a time that is the most convenient for those around you. (A Case of Criminal Neglect) *** In October you can find haunted house attractions on just about every street corner, with a multitude of themes – haunted asylums, ghost hospitals, zombies in cellars, and hell houses. But in 1905, visitors to Coney Island were treated to a different kind of Hell attraction all year long, not just in October. It was a boat ride that, for the cost of one dime, was meant to literally scare the hell out of you. (Coney Island’s Hell Gate) *** What type of person raises a young girl, telling everyone she is their daughter, and then years later marries her? That’s

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115568186CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bullet Proof” (April 24, 1975)00:47:05.231 = Gangbusters, “John K. Gile – Escape Artist” (September 29, 1945) ***WD01:11:45.408 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992)01:56:43.032 = BBC Ghost Story, “The Crowd” (ADU)02:11:36.595 = Green Hornet, “Debits Versus Credits” (April 18, 1939) ***WD02:41:41.663 = Harry Lime, “Blue Bride” (October 19, 1951) 03:07:17.009 = BBC Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “The Judge’s House” (May 01, 1982)03:36:15.417 = The Haunting Hour, “Assignment Death” (ADU) 04:01:58.779 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Helen Abajinian” (January 04, 1959)04:26:56.502 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946)04:52:15.466 = Mystery I

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Never Accept an Invitation to Labryrinth” by Redditor u/TheJesseClark: https://tinyurl.com/ulzymuk (Author website: https://www.thejesseclark.com)Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 17. 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/Labyrinth

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115561946IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you stories of FICTION. In this episode a true-crime author and investigator chooses to look deeper into the legend of Dutchman’s Hollow – and discovers the hollow may not be as empty as it appears. It’s an epic creepypasta by Ian Smith called “The Hollows and the Hills”.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Hollows and The Hills” by Ian Smith for Creepypasta.com: http://bit.ly/2VzervWWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = =

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8dt77uIN THIS EPISODE: Imagine witnessing an event so inexplicable that it shakes your very understanding of reality. From violent seizures to speaking in unknown tongues, firsthand accounts of exorcisms paint a chilling picture of supernatural encounters that defy rational explanation. Even as witnesses struggle to reconcile their experiences with scientific reasoning, their stories remind us that some mysteries remain beyond our comprehension. (They Witnessed a Demonic Possession) *** The legend of the mermaid is as vast as the oceans themselves, with each culture adding its own twist to the tale. From guardians of the sea to agents of doom, these mythic beings hold timeless appeal and danger. We’ll explore the fascinating origins and dark fates that surround those who encounter these creatures from the depths. (The Siren’s Call) *** In Au

THE TRUE CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In the early morning hours of March 13, 1964, 28-year-old Kitty Genovese was murdered in New York City, a crime that would become infamous due to the claim that 38 witnesses did nothing to help her. This event sparked the development of the "bystander effect" theory, which suggests that individuals in a crowd are less likely to assist in an emergency due to a diffusion of responsibility. However, the narrative of Genovese's death is far more complex than initially reported. Kitty, a bar manager and bookie, was attacked by Winston Moseley near her home. Although some neighbors did call for help, and one, Sophia Farrar, even rushed to her aid, the story was sensationalized by the media. The New York Times, in particular, exaggerated the number of witnesses, leading to widespread misconceptions about the event. Despite the inaccuracies, Genovese's tragic death led to significant societal changes, including the establishment of the 911 emergency call system and deeper explora

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc5hzpwaIN THIS EPISODE: The scientist Isaac Newton is best known for his being the first to create the theory of gravity. But now we’ve learned it is very possible that would never have happened had this scientist not had a bit of sorcerer in him as well. (Ghosts, Gravity, and Isaac Newton) *** On Easter Sunday, 1475, in the city of Trent, a 2-year-old boy named Simon was found dead. This one act triggered a wave of anti-Semitism that wiped out a community of Jewish males and threatened the power of a pope. All from the death of one child. (History’s Most Dangerous Toddler) *** "I am innocent, that mark of mine will NEVER be wiped out. It will remain forever to shame the county for hanging an innocent man…. " Alexander Campbell said these words on June 21, 1877 shortly before his hanging. And true to his word, the handprint he left behind refuses to fade away – no matter how hard people try to remove it. (The Reappe

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115466250CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Afraid To Live, Afraid To Die” (April 23, 1975)00:49:00.668 = Diary of Fate, “David Dexter” (May 04, 1948) ***WD (LowQuality)01:19:39.852 = Dimension X, “Potters of Firsk” (July 28, 1950) ***WD01:48:23.057 = Doc Savage, “The Black Stick” (November 18, 1985)02:14:53.623 = Strange Dr. Weird, “Knife of Death” (February 20, 1945) ***WD (LowQuality)02:28:24.332 = Eleventh Hour, “Bad Day For Big Ben” (ADU) ***WD02:58:09.831 = Escape, “Casting The Runes” (November 19, 1947) ***WD03:28:54.591 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Time Traveler, aka Meddler’s Moon” (May 21, 1958) ***WD03:47:56.250 = Fear on 4, “Green and Pleasant” (ADU)04:17:46.709 = Five After the Hour, “Light Wife” (October 17, 1945) ***W

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115462999CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sting of Death” (April 21, 1975)00:48:00.330 = Chet Chetter’s Tales from the Morgue, “The Fall and Rise of the Master Constipator” (1990)01:18:48.751 = Cloak and Dagger, “Over Ground Railroad” (September 08, 1950)01:49:27.403 = The Clock, “Aunt Emmy” (December 15, 1946)02:18:25.670 = The Confession, “Peter W. Greer” (August 09, 1953)02:49:43.636 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (ADU) ***WD03:17:50.299 = Dark Fantasy, “Edge of Shadow” (April 10, 1942) ***WD03:43:54.804 = Sounds of Darkness, “Double Cross” (October 06, 1967)04:11:56.972 = CBC Deep Night, “Birth” (ADU)04:44:32.469 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Balance Sheet” (December 24, 1971)05:13:18.439 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD

Get 40% off your subscription of Magic Mind mental performance shots by using the code DARKNESS40 at checkout. Visit https://magicmind.com/weirddarkness40 to get started!IN THIS EPISODE: Eastern State hospital was originally known as the Public Hospital for Persons of Insane and Disordered Minds, built in 1773. It was America’s first mental asylum – and the horrors in the minds of its patients couldn’t compare to the horrors of the asylum itself. (The Hauntings of Eastern State Mental Asylum) *** Weirdo family member Krysta Lee shares a personal encounter with a spirit in her bathroom. (Cool Hand On My Shoulder) *** Belief in witches, hexes, and powerful spirits was prevalent in the 19th century, and into the 20th century. In fact, in rural areas of Pennsylvania, it might still be practiced today. So it’s the perfect setting for a murder involving curses, and a local witch. (The Witch of Ringtown) *** Parking tickets, floppy disks and escaped victims – these helped catch a handful of serial mur

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115452217CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Challenge For The Dead” (April 18, 1975)00:47:39.767 = The Whistler, “The Other Woman” (November 22, 1942)01:17:53.982 = Strange Wills, “Emily” (August 31, 1946)01:49:14.687 = Witch’s Tale, “Knife of Sacrifice” (August 27, 1935)02:15:35.940 = X Minus One, “Courtesy” (August 18, 1955)02:41:16.256 = Strange Adventures, “Good Salesmanship” (ADU) ***WD02:45:49.857 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “Blood Red Diamond” (March 06, 1955) ***WD03:15:51.366 = The Avenger, “The Thoroughbred Murders” (September 07, 1945) ***WD03:45:37.501 = Beyond The Green Door, “Jack The Ripper” (ADU)03:50:08.219 = Beyond Midnight, “The Marble Room” (ADU) ***WD04:19:02.381 = Boston Blackie, “Spy Ring, aka Alice Manleder Dead or Alive” (August 04, 1944)04:49:16.065 = Box 13, “Double Right

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y7scrwybIN THIS EPISODE: Between the years 1925 and 1927, a young teenage girl named Eleonore Zugun from Romania, became the most closely observed, investigated and tested poltergeist victim of the 20th century. Her story is terrifying. (The Romanian Poltergeist Girl) *** When you become a celebrity, you expect certain individuals to go past being fans and into being fanatics. Even stalkers. It’s always been that way. Not even Clark Gable was spared – and one woman named Violet made his life a living nightmare. (Dear Mr. Gable) *** There is a rumor that Jacques Cousteau dove to the bottom of Lake Tahoe and filmed a creature but did not release the film saying that “The world was not yet ready for what’s down there”. What is at the bottom of Lake Tahoe? (The Lake Tahoe Monster) *** There is a type of mass murder that draws true-crime connoisseurs like no other… familicide, more often called family annihilation. It

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p958jstIN THIS EPISODE: Elizabeth Short was brutally murdered in Los Angeles in 1947, her body cut in half and severely mutilated. Her killer has never been found, leaving one of the most infamous deaths in Hollywood history. Who killed the Black Dahlia?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Bloody Hollywood” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/3hkUeVL“Who Killed the Black Dahlia” by Troy Taylor for the book, Bloody Hollywood: https://amzn.to/3hkUeVLWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115129021IN THIS EPISODE: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington D.C., United States of America. It’s not just a nightmare during elections – it’s haunted all the time!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Lingering Lincoln” from History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y22gofph“Lincoln’s Ghost” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/y6zvkfyd“Ghosts In The White House” from History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y8kdrlxz“Is The White House Haunted” by Theresa Vargas for The Washington Post: https://tinyurl.com/y9wh4566Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may bene

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/26dxbkb5CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Through The Looking Glass” (April 17, 1975)00:48:18.390 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Ghosting” (ADU)01:17:23.965 = Stay Tuned For Terror, “The Bogey Man Will Get You” (ADU) ***WD01:33:22.325 = Suspense, “Bride Vanishes” (December 01, 1942)02:03:58.125 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (ADU)02:09:49.160 = Theater Five, “Dream of Death” (August 25, 1964) ***WD02:31:46.043 = The Whisperer, “The Fight Game” (August 12, 1951) ***WD03:02:07.448 = True Detective Mysteries, “Hitchhiking Psycho” (June 08, 1958) ***WD03:25:36.706 = The Unexpected, “The Mink Coat” (ADU)03:41:11.919 = Unit 99, “Suspicious Juveniles” (September 20, 1957)04:08:35.458 = Unsolved Mysteries, “The Rue Morgue Mystery

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84w5dmIN THIS EPISODE: The idea of the werewolf has been with us for a long time – the first mention of a werewolf that we know of is over two thousand years ago. We’ll look at the origins of the werewolf, look at whether they are actually real, and if so, how one goes about becoming one, and some of the cures believed to release the man from the beast. Of course, it’s not always the Wolf-Man… sometimes it’s the Wolf-Woman. We’ll look at the most fearsome lady werewolves throughout history! I’ll tell you about the trials and punishments of those convicted of being werewolves – many probably wish they’d have confessed to being witches instead! Plus, what if I was to tell you that werewolves truly ARE real – and that a small village has been terrorized by them for decades – right up to modern day? There is convincing evidence

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mu7cy5rdIN THIS EPISODE: Learning of other races and cultures has been something man has sought knowledge of ever since they first discovered other races and cultures existed. But that’s the thing – you have to know those races and cultures existed in the first place. And there is one race known as the Oghar that very few know about – and it has been practically wiped from history. (Mystery of the Oghars) *** Lakes are often scenes of brutal crimes and dumping ground for murder victims, but you don’t often hear of the lake itself being the murderer. But one lake killed 1,700 people… in a single night. (The Lake Exploded) *** Imagine moving into a new home only to realize it already has a resident ghost living there – but not only that, but the ghost enjoys having full-blown two-way conversations with you through the walls. (The Beastie

PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE in your social media so others who love strange and macabre stories can listen too! https://weirddarkness.com/listen==========HOUR ONE: About 80 years after the black plague began, a different plague came upon England – a fatal one that would cause you to almost instantly perspire to death. (Death By Sweat) *** Most everyone is familiar with the plague in Europe in the early 1400s – but in the early 1900s it struck again. This time in San Francisco. If you’ve not heard that before, it could be because the U.S. government tried to cover it up. (The Plague of San Francisco) *** Of all the imagery that comes to mind when hearing the words “bubonic plague” the most prevalent is most certainly that of the doctors – and the odd, bird-like masks they would wear. Why they dressed that way is interesting – but what the doctors did while wearing those suits and in their labs as they tried to battle the illness is absolutely horrifying. (Plague Doctors) *** And it probably comes

IN THIS EPISODE: If someone’s life depended on it, could you explain the concept of right and left to someone who had tentacles and had never heard of either? (Originally published in Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, October 1961.)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Amateur in Chancery” by George O. Smith, from Galaxy Science Fiction magazine, October 1961:https://amzn.to/3C6W8Jd= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =O

What if ghosts don’t haunt forever? Paranormal expert Brian Sterling-Vete suspects some iconic spirits might be "retiring," appearing less often as they lose their haunting energy. Could ghosts run out of spirit and fade away for good?Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/mindofmarlar-canghostsdie/Story source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yz2ctabmWeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark.Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y3uvjvcwCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01.56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “My Own Murder” (April 15, 1975)00:48:38.599 = Mystery Playhouse, “Ghost With The Gun” (ADU) ***WD01:14:38.042 = Price of Fear, “William and Mary” (September 08, 1973) ***WD01:43:33.476 = Quiet Please, “Don’t Tell Me About Halloween” (October 27, 1947) ***WD02:09:19.036 = Richard Diamond, “Tom Waxman Union Leader” (June 29, 1949) ***WD02:40:30.205 = The Saint, “Case of the Unhappy Homicide” (March 03, 1948) ***WD03:06:10.303 = Sam Spade, “The Death of Dr. Denhoff Caper” (August 09, 1946) ***WD03:36:12.857 = The Sealed Book, “You Only Die Once” (September 09, 1945) ***WD04:06:53.145 = The Shadow, “Traffic In Death” (September 25, 1938) ***WD04:35:02.723 = Sleep No More, “Thus I Refute Bee

IN THIS EPISODE: Originally posted in “Worlds of If Science Fiction” magazine, February 1958. In the story, General David Walker as he navigates a dangerous situation involving the Interplanetary Confederation. The Confederation has developed a neural weapon that threatens United Terra's armament developments, putting them at risk of war. Walker must work with Dr. Otto Millet, a former physicist with a controversial past, to combat this threat. As Walker delves into Millet's history and motivations, he uncovers a complex web of intrigue and betrayal.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Security Risk” by Ed M Clinton Jr.: https://amzn.to/3YwxNUMWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show note

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2epn2vdaIN THIS EPISODE: Joseph James DeAngelo was arrested and pleaded guilty; he received multiple life sentences, bringing the Golden State Killer trial to an end several decades after the murderer's bloody reign began. But the most shocking part of his story for most, even more so than the brutal and monstrous crimes, was the fact that he was a trusted member of law enforcement – a man the public was expected to trust and depend on. We’ll look at the crimes he committed… and the trial that finally put him away for good. Plus… imagine being married to someone for forty years, only to find out that person is the Golden State Killer. We’ll look at the life of Sharon Huddle, who understandably wants nothing to do with the press. Was she fooled by her husband for all those years, or did she know all along that her husband was truly a serial killer?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE:“Trial And Crimes of the Golde

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6zaku5khIN THIS EPISODE: Nellie Meunch was accused of kidnapping. Her ingenious scheme to beat the charges? To kidnap again. (Kidnapping, Babies, and Blackmail) *** Before we knew it as tuberculosis, most knew it as consumption – and it was almost always fatal, with those who had it seemingly being consumed by the disease, which is probably how it got its name. So it should be no surprise that homes where the disease took up residence were devastated, and whether or not they are haunted by the paranormal, they are certainly haunted by the dark memories and energies of those who were consumed there. Including one particular home a doctor in 1915 will describe for us. (Consumption Cottage) *** Norfolk’s Horning Village is not your typical residential area of living – the village slips back and forth in time every five years. And one family kno

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version plus all artwork created and considered for use as YouTube and podcast thumbnails: https://www.patreon.com/posts/115255139CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Intermediary” (April 14, 1975)00:48:15.689 = The Mysterious Traveler, “No One On The Line” (September 01, 1946) ***WD01:19:42.811 = Mystery House, “Murder For Laughs” (November 04, 1945) ***WD01:45:09.504 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (1966) ***WD02:12:11.977 = Night Beat, “I Know Your Secret” (April 10, 1950)02:42:35.770 = Nightfall, “Future Fear” (August 15, 1980)03:08:23.117 = Obsession, “Dynamite” (ADU) ***WD03:40:07.431 = Origin of Superstition, “Crossing Your Fingers” (ADU) ***WD03:55:44.752 = Peril, “Sidewalk Empire” (ADU) ***WD04:20:24.917 = Phillip Marlowe, “Trouble Is My Business” (August 05, 1947) ***WD04:49:34.601 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown***WD

IN THIS EPISODE: Originally posted in Galaxy Science Fiction, January 1952. "The Furious Rose" by Dean Evans is a science fiction short story set in a dystopian future where executions are mechanized and devoid of human emotion. Tony Radek, the Federal Executioner, navigates his role in an emotionally detached system where the condemned are subjected to "Neg-Emote," a process that strips them of their emotions following a guilty verdict.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= =

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w42fbbtIN THIS EPISODE: Did you hear about the time Bigfoot and humans went to war against each other? It supposedly did happen in real life and I’ll tell you the story! (The Leflore County Bigfoot War) *** The body of 25-year-old Jason Chase was found several weeks after he had gone missing – but the cause of his death was a mystery to everyone for almost twenty years. (The Eerie Death of Hiker Jason Chase) *** There are people in life that you just would rather not deal with. Wouldn’t be great if you could just put them on ice and let some other future generation deal with that person? Well, aside from the morally unacceptable actions you’d have to take to make that happen, the technology for doing so might not be too far away. Some of the ulta-wealthy are making plans to be brought back to life later, or to live for a very long time, or… even to be immortal. (How The Super Rich Plan To Live Forever) *** Soon after