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Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, True Crime, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

Paranormal Podcasts

Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal. * Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020 * Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal * Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza * Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine * Finalist for”Storyteller-Drama” award for the “People’s Choice Podcast Awards” in 2019

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Award-winning podcast hosted by voice artist Darren Marlar who narrates true stories of crime, the unexplained, and paranormal. * Ranked #2 in Podcast Magazine‘s “Best True Crime and Horror” podcasts for 2020 * Named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” in 2019 by Podcast Business Journal * Darren Marlar’s narration of “The Tell-Tale Heart” won Bronze at HEAR NOW 2020 Podcast Palooza * Reached #5 worldwide on the “HOT 50” chart for November 2020 by Podcast Magazine * Finalist for”Storyteller-Drama” award for the “People’s Choice Podcast Awards” in 2019

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English


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SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER

4/17/2025
After a long drive through a snowy mountain pass, Mark stumbles into a warm, welcoming diner – where the coffee is strong, the cook is stronger, and the only thing on the menu is terror. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fictional horror and suspense! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:38.861 = Hospitality (Snowstorm Terror at Silver Line Diner), Part 1 00:13:22.273 = Hospitality, Part 2 00:27:48.216 = Hospitality, Part 3 00:45:39.317 = A Holy Terror, Part 1 00:54:44.978 = A Holy Terror, Part 2 01:15:30.858 = A Holy Terror, Part 3 01:22:01.474 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “A Holy Terror” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/enb8h3bz “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/ ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: April 22, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SilverLineDiner

Duration:01:23:39

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What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still?

4/17/2025
A young man encounters a mysterious figure who claims to be the nephew of Satan. This being offers to grant the villager’s every desire, leading to a series of events that reveal the dark consequences of getting everything one wishes for! Hear “The Mysterious Stranger” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0384 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Stranger” (January 11, 1976) ***WD 00:48:00.279 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (1936) 01:14:25.879 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ex-Con Candidate” (1945-1951) ***WDLQ 01:39:58.589 = Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal In Bohemia” (December 10, 1945) ***WD 02:09:46.399 = Inner Sanctum, “Shadow of Death” (October 02, 1945) 02:40:37.659 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WDLQ 03:07:51.179 = The LineUp, “Bromell And Bellows Bloody Bullet Case” (April 24, 1951) 03:33:55.299 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD 04:03:39.069 = Philip Marlowe, “Last Laugh” (April 02, 1949) ***WD 04:34:16.379 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD 05:00:50.024 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0384

Duration:05:01:59

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IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?!

4/16/2025
A mysterious child is chained in a basement by its parents. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest that the child is not entirely human – its body secretes green fluid, and it moves in unsettling ways. Hear the story “Born of Man And Woman” on Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0383 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” (January 09, 1976) ***WD 00:48:04.969 = Five After The Hour, “Light Wife” (October 17, 1945) ***WD 01:12:21.859 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Book Case” (Late 1940s) 01:19:43.839 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD 01:48:31.689 = Gang Busters, “Supersonic Safecrackers” (December 06, 1947) 02:15:07.119 = The Green Hornet, “The Lawyer Beats the Law” (August 08, 1939) 02:45:17.919 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD 03:12:59.309 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Faith, Lime and Charity” (March 21, 1952) ***WD 03:39:15.899 = (BBC) Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD 04:08:24.529 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945) 04:34:21.479 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Gun Shy” (May 03, 1959) 04:58:38.119 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0383

Duration:04:59:47

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WE DREAMED THEM INTO EXISTENCE: Exploring Tulpas, Flying Saucers, and the Emergence of Grey Aliens

4/16/2025
What if aliens didn’t come from the stars — but from us, shaped by our own beliefs, fears, and imagination into the ever-changing visitors haunting our skies? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible that UFOs and ETs exist simply because we believe they exist? Could it be that our own minds are creating real extraterrestrial entities and alien spacecraft? (Could UFOs Be Tulpas?) *** Nearly two decades after the disappearance of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman, a suspect was finally arrested. But did police have the right man? (The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley) *** The town of Bath, North Carolina was a known port for pirates. It was even rumored that Blackbeard lived a second life in the town with a wife – or two. With villainy and corruption rampant, it shouldn’t be a surprise that the town might also be cursed. (The Bath Town Curse) *** One of our Weirdo family members tells the story about how he came into contact with a Sasquatch! (I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security) *** Your grandfather is the founder of one of the world’s largest brewing companies, and you’re fortunate enough to not only work for him, but to also be the heir to his brewing empire. Life was good, you were untouchable. Until one day, you weren’t. (Coors – Death of an Heir) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview 00:02:00.806 = Show Open 00:03:58.895 = Could UFOs Be Tulpas? 00:13:17.599 = The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley 00:21:00.879 = The Bath Town Curse 00:25:45.928 = I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security 00:28:05.670 = Coors: Death Of An Heir 00:33:19.285 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Could UFOs Be Tulpas?” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2uIT0NQ “The Disappearance of Lauria and Ashley” by Allison Wild: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Uq0MdN “The Bath Town Curse” posted at North Carolina Ghosts: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2VeJM7F “I Saw Bigfoot While Working Security” by Weirdo family member Clayton Blackwell “Coors – Death of an Heir” by The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Kf4R0T ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 13, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UFOTulpas

Duration:00:34:24

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TILLIE KLIMEK: The Notorious Psychic Murderess and Widow Maker of Chicago

4/16/2025
She claimed she could predict your death to the exact day — and somehow, she was always correct. But how did she know? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Tillie Klimek had been convicted of only a single murder, but the authorities suspected that she had killed many more, including her three husbands. (Chicago’s Constant Widow) *** The batteries of numerous vehicles in a family’s driveway all go dead at the same time. Two at the same time might be a coincidence. Three would be suspicious. Four dead batteries – combined with the sighting of a shadow person and other bizarre experiences… that has got to be supernatural. (Dead Battery) *** The case had gone cold some say because of police corruption and a cover-up, but is heating up again now as a new sheriff discovers long-hidden evidence. We’ll look inside the Keddie Murders. (The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28) *** Extraterrestrials… and the government. It seems you can’t have one without the other. (The Politics of the UFO) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:24.205 = Show Open 00:02:11.497 = Chicago’s Constant Widow: Tillie Klimek 00:13:14.585 = Dead Battery 00:21:12.714 = Quadruple Homicide At Cabin 28 00:35:33.746 = The Politics Of The UFO 00:55:20.179 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Chicago’s Constant Widow, Tillie Klimek” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2Gkzz4r “Dead Battery” by Sunset Sister: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2v7GWFT “The Quadruple Homicide at Cabin 28” by Ted Kammerer: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2UhZKg9 “The Politics of the UFO” by Brian Allan: http://bit.ly/weirddarkness2X72oqA ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 14, 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkess.com/TillieKlimek

Duration:00:56:48

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“David Bowie’s Mysterious White Witch” and “The Maniacal San Francisco Witch Killers”

4/16/2025
She read tarot for rock stars, cast spells that changed lives, and helped David Bowie confront something evil in his swimming pool — this is the true story of Walli Elmlark, the White Witch of New York. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: David Bowie was no stranger to the occult – he even went so far as to have his swimming pool, which he believed to be possessed, exorcised not by a priest – but by a woman named Walli Elmlark who claimed to be a witch. (David Bowie’s White Witch) *** The gruesome true story of two people whose love caused their insanity to grow darker with each passing day, eventually sending them on a crusade to kill anything they deemed evil or immoral – but resulting in the murders of innocent people. (The San Francisco Witch Killers) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Episode Preview 00:01:08.103 = Show Open 00:02:30.949 = The 1980s Witch Killers 00:11:26.266 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 1) 00:25:54.916 = David Bowie’s White Witch (Part 2) 00:33:31.139 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The San Francisco Witch Killers” by Alyse Wax from The13thFloor.tv: https://tinyurl.com/ycyurbey BOOK CHAPTER FROM PATREON: “Murderous Minds: Vol 4: 1980’s Witch Killers”:https://www.patreon.com/posts/chapter-04-of-4-25304574 – or buy the full book on Amazon here: https://amzn.to/3J68cel FULL BOOK: "David Bowie - UFOs - Witchcraft - Cocaine - and Paranoia”: https://amzn.to/45ZucBu “David Bowie’s White Witch” by Sean Casteel from the Conspiracy Journal: https://tinyurl.com/y2ht47pt ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DavidBowie

Duration:00:34:36

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THE CIRCLEVILLE LETTERS AND THE WESTFIELD WATCHER: Chilling True Psychological Horrors!

4/15/2025
Two families. Two homes. One haunted by anonymous letters that led to death… the other stalked by a stranger obsessed with “young blood.” Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Two stories of people living ordinary lives being terrorized by threatening, creepy letters in the mail. We’ll begin in 1976 in Circleville, Ohio. Then I’ll share a more modern story where a New Jersey family moves into a home and is terrorized for years by mail through 2017. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:51.202 = Show Open 00:03:06.693 = The Circleville Letters 00:14:30.627 = The Westfield Watcher 00:42:39.061 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Circleville Letters” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/y8hhhjnr “The Watcher of Westfield” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/yadngrqd ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CirclevilleAndWestfield

Duration:00:43:50

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The WOMAN With The TAROT CARDS Just Predicted THE FUTURE! And IT CAME TRUE!

4/15/2025
While reading tarot cards, a woman falls into a trance and delivers a prophecy. Each element of her prediction comes true, but there’s a strange twist… Hear the tale in “Cards” from The Creaking Door! | #RetroRadio EP0382 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Connecticut Yankee In King Arthur’s Court” (January 08, 1976) ***WD 00:48:07.479 = Dimension X, “The Martian Death March” (January 14, 1951) ***WD 01:15:05.349 = The Creaking Door, “Cards” (1964-1965) ***WD 01:43:46.479 = Eleventh Hour, “Jeremy” (1960) ***WD 02:08:30.339 = Escape, “Jimmy Goggles” (March 07, 1948) 02:37:48.499 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940) 03:08:38.809 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Sound Decision, aka The Martian Queen” (April 02, 1958) ***WD 03:25:39.329 = Faces In The Window, “Black Cat” (November 22, 1952) ***WD (LQ) 03:50:52.129 = Dark Fantasy, “House of Bread” (December 26, 1941) 04:15:42.009 = Diary of Fate, “Joe Mattuck” (March 16, 1948) ***WD 04:46:09.239 = BBC: Fear on 4, “Mind Well The Tree” (February 28, 1988) ***WD 05:15:35.897 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0382

Duration:05:16:45

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WHAT IF IMAGINARY FRIENDS ARE REAL?: The Chilling Question – Can Children See What We Don’t?

4/14/2025
What if the imaginary friend you had as a child wasn’t imaginary at all — but something lingering, watching… and very real? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Most people had imaginary friends when they were younger. These "friends" were usually nice, funny, and even comforting. They took the form of animals, other humans, and sometimes larger-than-life characters that defy classification. And sometimes they were extremely creepy and downright scary, especially when examined in hindsight. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Imaginary Friends 01: http://ow.ly/olpf30nQLkP Imaginary Friends 02: http://ow.ly/obdb30nQLl8 ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImaginaryFriends

Duration:00:26:53

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Thrown BACK IN TIME And Chased By a NEANDERTHAL! What Would YOU Do?

4/14/2025
A couple are transported to the stone ages and are menaced by a Neanderthal. #RetroRadio EP0381 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Russian Passport” (January 07, 1976) ***WD 00:47:47.829 = X Minus One, “The Roads Must Roll” (January 04, 1956) 01:16:31.029 = Strange Adventure, “The Phantom Signal” (1945) ***WD 01:20:57.489 = Appointment With Fear, “And The Deep Shuddered” (November 20, 1945) ***WD 01:48:11.359 = BBC Ghost Story, “School Story” (November 28, 1980) 02:03:51.169 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mrs Curlew Poisoner Marries” (1966) ***WD 02:08:31.729 = Box 13, “One One Three Point Five” (March 20, 1949) 02:35:45.459 = Incredible But True, “The Man Who Said Mass” 02:40:24.319 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Peace To The Frifalites” (1989) 03:08:50.339 = The Clock, “Uncle Amos” (May 18, 1947) ***WD 03:33:58.639 = Confession, “James V Madsen” (August 23, 1953) ***WD 04:03:14.169 = Sounds of Darkness, “Ticktock Death” (January 20, 1970) 04:30:19.249 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Neanderthal” (September 24, 1971) ***WD 04:59:03.780 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0381

Duration:05:00:13

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SOULS FOR SALE: Frightening True Stories of Real People Who Made Deals With the Devil

4/14/2025
From popes and painters to witches and bluesmen, these are the damned souls who bartered with the Devil — and paid in madness, torment, and blood. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Five stories of real people who supposedly made deals with the Devil himself. *** In the summer of 1988, a terrifying creature began haunting the woods and little towns of Lee County, South Carolina – it quickly became known as Lizard Man. *** Governor Daniel G. Fowle ordered the construction of an oversized bed - but a later inhabitant of the governor’s mansion found the bed that gave Fowle such comfort to be the source of a strange series of encounters. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:06.770 = Show Open 00:02:29.568 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Pope Sylvester II 00:07:31.713 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Dr. John Fian 00:14:19.832 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Bernard Fokke 00:18:04.907 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Christoph Haizmann 00:22:16.770 = They Made Deals With The Devil: Tommy Johnson 00:28:08.745 = Lizard Man, 30 Years Later 00:36:46.451 = The Ghost In The Governor’s Mansion 00:41:09.417 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “Lizard Man: The True Story of the Bishopville Monster” by Lyle Blackburn: https://amzn.to/2Exqoga BOOK: “North Carolina Legends” by Richard Walser: https://amzn.to/2H2MlFw “They Made Deals With The Devil” by Erik: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/38fkm5us “Lizard Man, 30 Years Later” by Nick Redfern: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x4yy4m5w “The Ghost in The Governor’s Mansion”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57hwb5tp ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 07, 2022 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SoulsForSale

Duration:00:42:18

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LESSONS IN TERROR: The Newburyport Schoolhouse Haunting of 1871 – The Year The School Went Dark

4/14/2025
#WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2025 HOUR ONE: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from Word War 1… a submarine that was sunk due to a sea monster! (The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster) *** “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White ========== HOUR TWO: “MJ12: JFK and UFOs” *** No one likes uninvited guests – and it appears, neither do those in the afterlife. (Dead Village) *** Ask Pedro Rodrigues Filho and he’ll tell you he’s a nice guy. After all, he may be a serial killer – but he only kills bad guys. (The Real-Life Dexter) *** What caused the sky to go dark in the middle of the day back in 1780? (New England’s Dark Day) ========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Paul Bernardo, with the help of his wife Karla Homolka, stalked a Canadian suburb with a number of terrible rapes that were only the beginning of their life of cruelty. They would come to be known as the Ken and Barbie Killers. (The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers) *** When you think of a con artist, you think of slick players like Johnny Hooker and Henry Gondorf from “The Sting”, masters of disguise and ID like Frank Abagnale from “Catch Me If You Can”, or even the mysterious Keyser Söze from “The Usual Suspects”. But I’m guessing what you never picture in your head is a Victorian woman named Madame Rachel. She never got her own movie, but she was the real deal. (The Con Woman Madame Rachel) *** A forest in beautiful West Sussex, UK is only beautiful from the outside – for within, witnesses have seen mysterious things… including UFOs, mysterious deaths, and unexplained vanishings. (Danger Lurking In The Woods) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White from Paranormality Magazine “The Shadow Over Newburyport” posted at Esoterx.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y62cmsun “The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster” from Earth-Chronicles.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ve7bwnvh “The True Horror of the Ken and Barbie Killers” by Frankie Stein for FilmDaily.co: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ddyr25y “The Con Woman Madame Rachel” by Geri Walton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/f5jnwjwz “New England’s Dark Day” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2OEuVTl “Dead Village” by Dreyk: http://bit.ly/33lz1Eg “The Real Life Dexter” by Kara Goldfarb: http://bit.ly/2IUuQaP “Danger Lurking In The Woods” by Ellen Lloyd: (link no longer available) “JFK And UFOs” from Paranormality Magazine ========== (Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links 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®, WeirdDarkness© 2025 ========== To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at affiliates@radioamerica.com, or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250). ==========

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THE KLUXEN WOODS MYSTERY: A Babysitter, a Murder, and a Boy Suspect – Who Killed Janette Lawrence?

4/13/2025
A century after 11-year-old Janette Lawrence was brutally murdered walking home from a babysitting job, her ghost is still seen wandering the streets of Madison — seeking justice that never came. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: I narrate a chapter from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor. The chapter is entitled “1921: Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” - a murder that has yet to be officially solved, although many hundreds of people in the area feel they know exactly who got away with murder. A murder that resulted in a haunting! SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Murder at Kluxen’s Woods” is from the audiobook, “Suffer the Children: American Horrors, Homicides and Hauntings” by Troy Taylor: https://amzn.to/45NQExh ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/KluxenWoods

Duration:00:51:19

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NO ONE IS LEFT OUT THERE: The Frightening Truth Behind the Fermi Paradox

4/13/2025
What if the reason we’ve never heard from alien civilizations is because we’re the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Why don’t we ever see aliens? A physicist has come up with a very disturbing answer to that question. (A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens) *** Murder Incorporated carried out assassinations – but then one of their controlling members had his own number come up. (Clipped In A Barber’s Chair) *** The United States government confiscated Nikola Tesla’s notes when he died. Could he have been working on something we’ve yet to be told about? (Tesla’s Secret Space Program) *** A woman calls a service to fix her furnace – but ends up with a cold, ghostly chill. (The Vanishing Gas Man) *** On November 1, 1918, the deadly Malbone Street Disaster took place in Brooklyn. It remains today as the worst wreck in the history of New York City’s subway system. (The Malbone Street Disaster) *** Were Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed murdered in a staged car accident? (Princess Diana: Murder in Paris) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:14.557 = Show Open 00:02:56.176 = Why Don’t We See Aliens? 00:09:56.632 = Clipped In A Barber’s Chair 00:19:23.147 = The Vanishing Gas Man 00:23:11.556 = Tesla’s Secret Space Program 00:40:03.549 = Princess Diana: Murder In Paris 00:55:09.798 = The Malbone Street Disaster 01:15:46.419 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 1” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2GnbwTJ “UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 2” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2E6nkay “Nikola Tesla Journey To Mars Update: Exposing the Existence of the Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: https://amzn.to/2N4z0xi “The Vanishing Gas Man” by Sophie Thunder: http://ow.ly/cdZd30nGcNf “A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: http://ow.ly/eHw130nGcR6 “Clipped in a Barber’s Chair” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/dvG830nGcuZ “Tesla’s Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: http://ow.ly/R27u30nGcyY “Princess Diana: Murder In Paris”: https://tinyurl.com/yb832ebc “The Malbone Street Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxeqt ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: June 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FermiParadox

Duration:01:17:03

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Would You Spend The Night On MURDERER’S ROW In A WAX MUSEUM?

4/13/2025
#RetroRadio EP0380: A journalist seeks to make a name for himself by spending the night in the ominous “Murderers’ Row” exhibit of a wax museum. As the night progresses, the eerie silence and lifelike figures begin to play tricks on his mind. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Tom Sawyer Detective” (January 05, 1976) ***WD 00:47:45.489 = Sleep No More, “Waxwork” and “Man And The Snake” (January 09, 1957) ***WD 01:17:58.589 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Gorgon” (1982-1984) 01:43:15.349 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD 01:57:22.489 = Suspense, “ABC Murders” (May 18, 1943) 02:26:17.609 = Tales of the Frightened, “Deadly Dress” (1957) 02:31:05.015 = Theater Five, “Kiss Off” (September 21, 1964) ***WD 02:50:39.989 = The Unexpected, “Nightmare” (October 31, 1948) 03:03:42.219 = Unit 99, “Stolen Car and Burglary” (January 24, 1958) 03:30:02.529 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD 03:45:31.649 = The Weird Circle, “Curse of Mantle” (April 02, 1944) 04:14:08.259 = The Whistler, “Shadow of Mind” (June 05, 1943) 04:45:22.389 = The Witch’s Tale, “Rats In a Trap” (May 16, 1932) 05:08:44.534 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0380

Duration:05:09:53

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ROBERT DOESN’T FORGIVE: The True Story Behind Robert The Doll – Curses, Cameras, and Consequences

4/12/2025
Don’t worry if you don’t have to believe in curses… Robert the Doll believes enough for the both of you. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: From creepy voices to mysterious movements to strange laughter and eerie deaths, the legend of Robert the Doll outshines many cursed object stories and has been haunting people for over a hundred years, and shows no sign of slowing down. (The True Story Behind Robert The Doll) *** In Brazil, two corpses were found on a hill, dressed in matching suits with homemade lead masks draped over their eyes. (The Lead Masks Case) *** If you were to be asked who the most horrible, terrifying figure in the Bible was, you would likely say Lucifer – that is, Satan himself. But there is a figure even more terrifying – and it is God’s right-hand man in the book of Revelation. (God’s Right Hand Man) *** Horror – the stories and images seem to change with each passing year, but there was a violent shift in horror shortly after the violent reality of the “War to End All Wars”. (How Horror Changed After World War 1) *** Two sisters rebel against their depressing family life by diving into witchcraft – and soon learn it was not a wise decision. (Leftover Magic) *** In 1827, young Maria Marten slipped into a red barn to meet her secret lover. It was the last time she would be seen alive. (Murder in the Red Barn) *** Madeleine Smith had a rich fiancé, a secret lover, and one heck of a secret hot chocolate recipe. A lethal secret recipe. (The Hot Cocoa Killer) *** Was the 1971 Lloyds Bank safety deposit robbery a covert operation to retrieve compromising photos of Royalty? (The Baker Street Robbery) *** From mouths nailed shut to being buried headfirst in the ground, throughout history the fear of witches has led to extraordinary measures to keep the dead from rising from the grave. (How To Bury a Witch) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:26.878 = Show Open 00:04:06.804 = The True Story Behind Robert The Doll 00:12:49.695 = The Lead Masks Case 00:17:49.768 = God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man 00:29:25.952 = How Horror Changed After WW1 00:44:57.564 = How To Bury A Witch 00:51:04.416 = The Hot Cocoa Killer 00:56:04.077 = Murder In The Red Barn 01:05:28.702 = Leftover Magic 01:11:06.093 = The Baker Street Robbery 01:31:57.360 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought 01:33:06.815 = Bloopers SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… ”The True Story Behind Robert The Doll” by Melissa Brink: https://tinyurl.com/rnlbjxp “The Lead Masks Case” by Orrin Grey: http://ow.ly/Re9h30nA2ZX “God’s Terrifying Right-Hand Man” by Matthew Lavelle: https://tinyurl.com/u88mpbe “How Horror Changed After WW1” by W. Scott Poole, from the book “Wasteland: The Great War And The Origins of Horror”: https://amzn.to/2t4ZmpT “The Baker Street Robbery”: https://tinyurl.com/wltn62d “How To Bury a Witch”: https://tinyurl.com/ttqfd2c “Leftover Magic” by Weirdo family member Ilsa Beauchamp “Murder In The Red Barn” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/CV4K30nAJDp “The Hot Cocoa Killer” by Jennifer Jackson: http://ow.ly/8bHt30nAJSg ===== (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...

Duration:01:34:57

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MYSTERY OF THE MOSS MAN: Uncovering The Swamp Stalker of the Everglades – WHAT IS THIS CRYPTID?

4/12/2025
In the shadowy swamps of Florida, something covered in moss, glowing red eyes, and ancient vengeance is said to stalk the living — they call it the Moss Man. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: The eerie swamps of Florida hide many secrets, but none as chilling as the legend of the Moss Man. (The Florida Moss Man) *** From reports of undead creatures terrorizing Eastern Europe in the 1700s, to scientific explanations behind the myths, we’ll take a brief look at vampires and how they straddle the boundary between fiction and fact. (The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them) *** Parking tickets, floppy disks and escaped victims helped catch a few of the most infamous serial killers of all time. (How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught) *** Can a hair salon be haunted? You might want to check before your next appointment, assuming you don’t want a hair-raising experience! (Haunted Hair Salons) *** In 1849 Cincinnati, a gruesome murder in a boardinghouse shocked the community, revealing a tragic tale of love, abuse, and desperation, eventually exposing a case of domestic abuse that left the courtroom and the city forever changed. (Give Me Back My Children) *** A 911 caller frantically said, "I swear to God this is not a joke," describing towering, alien-like figures with big eyes that had invaded their backyard. (100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:35.405 = Show Open 00:03:38.924 = The Florida Moss Man 00:11:49.895 = 100% Not Human 00:18:31.146 = How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught 00:31:04.335 = Haunted Hair Salons 00:39:26.758 = Give Me Back My Children 00:48:31.162 = The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them 00:56:55.003 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “100% Not Human - The 2023 Las Vegas UFO Sighting” by Orrin Grey at TheLineUp:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p95b3ey (used with permission) “The Florida Moss Man” source: Brett Swancer at Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/28vdwj52“Haunted Hair Salons” source: Kieran Torbuck at LisVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/c5edrtvp“Give Me Back My Children” source: Robert Wilhelm at Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4z9af97t “The Creation of Vampires And How To Hunt Them” source: NatGeo: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4sspy7rh “How Five Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught” by Abbey White at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/497wfmkw (used with permission) ===== (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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: May 24, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MossMan

Duration:00:58:00

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A HORROR RADIO ACTOR Is Haunted By His Own Death Visions! Is It a Prank, Or a Ghost?

4/12/2025
#RetroRadio EP0379: An actor who stars in a supernatural radio show is accustomed to eerie tales, but only within the confines of a script. Things take a chilling turn when he begins experiencing vivid nightmares about his own death. These aren’t just dreams — they start bleeding into his waking life. Hear “A Night To Forget” from Quiet Please! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Insight Into Murder” (January 02, 1976) ***WD 00:49:06.689 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Green Gorillas” (February 12, 1947) ***WD 01:16:33.789 = Quiet Please, “A Night To Forget” (March 22, 1948) ***WD01:46:29.939 = Radio City Playhouse, Promise” (November 09, 1948) ***WD 02:17:06.459 = Boulevard of Make Believe, “Nelson Gives Advice” (ADU) ***WD 02:34:00.579 = Richard Diamond, “Leon Jacoby Case” (November 19, 1949) ***WD 03:03:11.568 = Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, “Considerate Uncle” (1930) ***WD 03:04:58.329 = The Saint, “Dossier On a Damsel” (August 13, 1950) 03:35:34.409 = Sam Spade, “The SQP Caper” (November 07, 1948) ***WD 03:59:31.679 = The Sealed Book, “Man With The Stolen Face” (July 15, 1945) 04:29:35.699 = The Shadow, “The Night Marauders” (October 01, 1939) ***WD 04:52:21.527 = Show Close (ADU) = Air Date Unknown (LQ) = Low Quality ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more 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 editing. Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library = = = = = "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 ©2025, Weird Darkness. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0379

Duration:04:53:30

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TERROR IN ROOM 13: The Thing That Wore Mr. Rhodan’s Face

4/12/2025
A simple after-school detention turns into a nightmarish battle for survival when a shapeshifting alien impersonates a beloved teacher – and it’s hungry. (This episode was originally aired in January 2023 as “Starved For Detention) #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other 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®, 2025. Weird Darkness©, 2025 “Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2025

Duration:00:12:08

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CREEPY SWAMP LEGENDS OF LOUISIANA: Menacing Monsters, Gruesome Ghosts, and Vindictive Voodoo Curses

4/11/2025
In the heart of Louisiana’s swamps, ancient curses, ghostly hitchhikers, and bloodthirsty cryptids rise from the mist – proving the bayou’s darkest legends might be terrifyingly true. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised. IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a DARKIVE episode from May, 2022! *** We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:43.150 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode) 00:04:26.558 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana 00:18:40.719 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions 00:28:10.623 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life 00:34:57.913 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings 00:46:31.146 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings? 00:52:21.568 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock 00:59:23.097 = The Pink Poop Pandemic 01:05:58.331 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw “The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u “Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46uj6fyk “The Pink Poop Pandemic” by Roisin Everard for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5ak8kzv7 “The Jacksonville Kidnappings” by Robert A. Waters for Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfhcbwu “Brilliant Wartime Deceptions” by Jetta for ListVerse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f9xwp3z “Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?” by A. Sutherland for Message To Eagle:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6awrpm ===== (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...

Duration:01:07:10