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

A young American couple travels to Central America and hear villagers’ superstitions about an “angry god” demanding a sacrifice – and they might be the next offering! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0401 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Angry God” (February 17, 1976) ***WD 00:48:11.959 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Buried Alive” (October 06, 1940) 01:13:51.629 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ben Cramer” (1945-1951) 01:39:45.319 = Sherlock Holmes, “Night Before Christmas” (December 24, 1945) ***WD 02:08:08.019 = Inner Sanctum, “Till Death Do Us Part” (October 16, 1945) 02:35:15.459 = The Key, “Bank Robbery” (1956) 02:59:51.409 = Lights Out, “Valse Trieste” (March 30, 1938) ***WD 03:29:02.989 = The Lineup, “Red Shirt Case” (June 05, 1951) ***WD 03:53:51.799 = Macabre, “Midnight Horseman” (December 11, 1961) ***WD (LQ) 04:21:11.439 = Philip Marlowe, “Heat Wave” (April 16, 1949) 04:50:50.759 = 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/WDRR0401 TAGS: true crime, paranormal, science fiction, old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

Who were the shadowy men in black who stalked UFO researchers after the Rendlesham Forest incident — and what secrets were they so desperate to keep buried? What connects a deadly UFO encounter on Maury Island in 1947 to shadowy men in black and decades of chilling threats against those chasing the truth? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/RendleshamMIB Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Major in the U.S. Air Force says they captured and held an extraterrestrial creature at New Jersey’s McGuire Air Force Base. 
(Alien Captured By Air Force) *** Dale Earnhardt Jr. says he was pulled from a flaming car by a paranormal entity. Did a ghostly specter save this NASCAR driver’s life? (The Race Car Angel) *** William Dunham was ill-tempered, ready to fight at all times – especially when drunk. He owned two less-than-reputable establishments. So it shouldn’t be a surprise people would want him dead. But when one has so many enemies, it’s not easy for police to find out who the person was that murdered you. (The Dunham Murder) *** I’ll share an account of something very disturbing seen in Michigan – a strange creature… a grayish-colored entity more man than beast, but more paranormal than normal. (Michigan Humanoid) *** Visiting haunted houses, cursed lands, driving on ghostly roads… they all can be scary. Stepping into a hospital at night is incredibly spooky. But image what kind of stories you’d have to tell if you were a night-shift employee at a cemetery. (Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers) *** 
In all of their different incarnations, the Men in Black usually have one main purpose: to muzzle witnesses of strange, paranormal phenomena. That’s exactly what happened to one UFO hunter while researching what is now known as the Rendlesham Forest incident. (MIB Threaten UFO Hunter) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:12.231 = Show Open 00:04:44.703 = MIB Threaten UFO Hunter 00:10:07.253 = Alien Captured By Air Force 00:19:04.469 = The Dunham Murder 00:26:37.117 = The Race Car Angel 00:30:09.767 = Michigan Humanoid 00:39:13.141 = Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers 00:59:07.548 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: John Guerra’s book “Strange Craft”: https://amzn.to/2QVW0RO MEMO: Lieutenant Halt memo about the UFO incident: https://tinyurl.com/yj63gmzp “The MIB Mythology” by Justin Sablich for History.com: https://tinyurl.com/y87o5ux9 “Alien Captured By Air Force” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/ygu8nrod “The Dunham Murder” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/yxju4wxk “The Race Car Angel” by Brett Tingley for Mysterious Universe: https://tinyurl.com/yg9cpztw “MIB Threaten UFO Hunter” by Laura Rowton for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/yhrefxoc “Michigan Humanoid” by SG, posted at Phantoms and Monsters: https://tinyurl.com/yj8gdrj7 “Creepy Stories of Cemetery Workers” by Bailey Brown for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/y37zbv6p ===== (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: August 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RendleshamMIB TAGS: Men in Black, UFO conspiracy, Maury Island incident, Harold Dahl, Fred Crisman, UFO sightings, UFO cover-up, alien encounters, Puget Sound UFO, mysterious visitors, black suit agents, government UFO secrets, extraterrestrial contact, Rendlesham Forest incident, RAF Woodbridge, Charles Halt memo, Brenda Butler, Sky Crash book, Ministry of Defense UFO, UFO intimidation, alien mysteries, UFO researchers, UFO threats, UFO evidence suppression, unexplained phenomena, 1940s UFO history, UFO intimidation tactics, alien secrecy, classic UFO cases, UFO history

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

What really happened aboard the Mary Celeste — the ghost ship found drifting at sea with no crew, no lifeboat, and no answers? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/MaryCeleste Get the Darkness Syndicate 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 Mary Celeste was discovered abandoned near the Azores Islands on December 5, 1872 — and to this day, experts are unsure about what happened to its crew. (The Mystery of the Mary Celeste) *** On April 29, 2022, a female corrections officer snuck a convicted felon out of Lauderdale County Jail, kicking off an 11-day manhunt that would end in the prisoner’s re-arrest and the death of the woman he loved and who broke him out. (A Match Made In Prison) *** The Ark of the Covenant, a sacred chest believed to hold the original Ten Commandments. In the 1980s, Ron Wyatt claimed to have found this legendary relic beneath Jerusalem. Did he truly find it? We’ll some of the theories that captivate believers and skeptics alike. (Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?) *** A young girl's fishing trip turns into a tragic mystery when she vanishes without a trace. As the community searches for answers, a shocking confession leads to a murder trial that left many questioning the truth. (Disappearance at Duck River) *** The Beast of Gévaudan, a mysterious creature that terrorized a small French province in the 1760s with gruesome attacks. Believed by many to be an actual werewolf, it resulted in a frantic hunt for the monster – and even now, over two centuries later, the story still captivates us. But is there any truth to the tale? (The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction) *** Frederick Fisher, an English shopkeeper, vanished in 1826 – only to reappear as a ghost to help solve the mystery of his disappearance and death. (The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder) *** The puzzling case of Sherri Papini’s 2016 kidnapping shocked northern California and led to years of speculation. After her sudden return and subsequent arrest in 2022 for faking the incident, many questions remain unanswered. (The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:34.943 = Show Open 00:04:33.644 = The Mystery of the Mary Celeste 00:14:07.962 = The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing of Sherri Papini 00:23:34.971 = The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder 00:31:39.474 = A Match Made In Prison 00:39:55.122 = Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant? 00:47:41.081 = Disappearance at Duck River 00:55:00.215 = The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction 01:04:31.969 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” source: Austin Harvey, All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44ax8rzt “The Mysterious Vanishing And Reappearing Of Sherri Papini” source: Jacob Shelton, Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycku4txj “The Ghost That Solved Its Own Murder” source: Kaushik Patowary, Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p842mvn “A Match Made In Prison” source: Hannah Reilly Holtz, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2py46xzu “Did This Adventurer Locate The Ark of the Covenant?” source: Kerry Sullivan, Ancient Origins:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckj9xrf “The Beast of Gévaudan – Fact or Fiction” source: Jake Carter, Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4f7uhhjk “Disappearance at Duck River” source: Robert Waters, KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/57xwj9n7 ===== (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 18, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MaryCeleste TAGS: Mary Celeste, ghost ship, maritime mystery, abandoned ship, sea mystery, ship disappearance, Captain Benjamin Briggs, Atlantic Ocean mystery, historical shipwrecks, unsolved mysteries, maritime legends, Mary Celeste crew, nautical history, famous ship disappearances, true sea stories, mysterious ships, 19th century maritime, ocean mysteries, Mary Celeste theories, nautical ghost stories

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

From hearing your own blood and battling endless earworms to noseless societies, double-faced men, and the deadly myths of virgin cures, tonight we dive deep into the eerie, bizarre, and tragic extremes of the human body. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/AnatomicalAnomalies Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: A woman in Scotland has never heard silence. Not because of the noise around her – but because of the noise in her! (Never a Moment of Silence) *** We’ve all had a song stuck in our heads – but one woman has had the same song playing on a loop in her brain for the past four years, non-stop. (The Ear Worm) *** From too much noise – to none at all. We’ll meet Ezekiel Eads, a man who had no ears and learned to hear the outside world through his mouth! (The Man With No Ears) *** Syphilis is a nasty disease, especially when it eats your nose. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have a social life, as many noseless have learned from personal experience. (The No Noses Club) *** Is it possible that it’s better to have no nose at all than to have an extremely long one? We’ll look at a real-life Pinocchio named Thomas Wedders with a giant proboscis! (A Short Story About a Long Nose) *** Imagine living through life with two and a half faces. No, not like a politician – that’s simply two-faced. I mean living with two noses and three eyes. You’re either an extraterrestrial, or you are William Durks. (Two-And-A-Half Faces) *** What exactly is so alluring about those who cherish virginity? Is it about virtue or is it about something else? (Virginity Tests and Cures) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:27.670 = Never a Moment of Silence 00:07:01.991 = The Ear Worm 00:11:51.821 = The Man Without Ears 00:14:08.540 = The No Nose Club 00:18:05.818 = A Short Story About a Long Nose 00:22:09.493 = Two And a Half Faces 00:27:34.061 = Virginity Tests and Cures 00:41:49.276 = Show Close 00:43:17.359 = Bloopers SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “American Sideshow: An Encyclopedia of History's Most Wondrous and Curiously Strange Performers” by Marc Harzman: https://amzn.to/3QGMCC5 BOOK: “The Butchering Art: Joseph Lister's Quest to Transform the Grisly World of Victorian Medicine” by Lindsey Fitzharris: https://amzn.to/441Devz “Never a Moment of Silence” by Marco Margaritoff for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/y4khaqea “The Ear Worm” by Facts Verse: http://www.factsverse.com “The Man With No Ears” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/ssoc693 “The No Noses Club” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/u24bd5d “A Short Story About a Long Nose” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/wkqnc3q “Two and a Half Faces” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: https://tinyurl.com/sflhcqn,https://tinyurl.com/umb3fo5 “Virginity Tests and Cures” by B.B. Wagner for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/y6rwcy6h ===== (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: August 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AnatomicalAnomalies TAGS: rare medical conditions, ear disorders, tinnitus stories, musical hallucinations, body oddities, strange medical cases, human anomalies, sideshow history, Ripley’s Believe It or Not, freakshow performers, medical mysteries, Edward Mordrake, virginity myths, virginity tests, virgin cure myth, historical medical practices, strange true stories, creepy human body stories, weird history, bizarre true tales, Weird Darkness podcast, Darren Marlar, eerie podcast episodes

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

An old woman who has always lived in poverty suddenly dies and leaves behind a huge fortune — but unsettling clues suggesting the wealth might not be from this world! Hear the tale from Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0400 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Angel of Death” (February 16, 1976) ***WD 00:48:19.869 = Fear on 4, “The Specialty of the House” (March 01, 1988) 01:18:17.149 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Radium Murder Case” (Late 1940s) 01:23:36.429 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD 01:52:42.679 = Gang Busters, “Tennessee Valley Killer” (December 20, 1947) 02:16:44.859 = The Green Hornet, “Money In The Meter” (August 15, 1939) 02:46:09.669 = Hall of Fantasy, “The Tell-Tale Heart” (June 01, 1953) ***WD 03:10:03.129 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Fool’s Gold” (April 04, 1952) ***WD 03:35:21.189 = Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Christina” (August 16, 1980) 04:02:06.099 = The Haunting Hour, “People In The House” (August 17, 1945) ***WD 04:27:07.079 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Lady Kane, The Silver Queen” (May 17, 1959) 04:51:06.698 = 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/WDRR0400 TAGS: true crime, paranormal, science fiction, old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

A down on his luck cowboy crosses paths with a mysterious and ghostly blue roan stallion. The horse is cursed though, tied to the restless spirit of its murdered owner! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0399 Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0399 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Blue Roan Stallion” (February 13, 1976) ***WD 00:47:20.849 = Dimension, X, “Nightmare” (June 10, 1951) ***WD 01:13:30.739 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944) 01:26:15.269 = The Creaking Door, “Don’t Take My Blood” (1965) ***WD 01:58:11.009 = Eleventh Hour, “John Strange” (1941-1946) ***WD 02:23:22.379 = Escape, “Misfortune Isle” (March 21, 1948) ***WD 02:52:52.949 = Everyman’s Theater, “Baby” (March 28, 1941) ***WD 03:17:46.759 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Planet of Geniuses” (April 16, 1958) ***WD 03:39:23.989 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD 04:11:40.189 = Dark Fantasy, “Curse of the Neanderthal” (January 09, 1942) 04:36:23.659 = Diary of Fate, “Tyler White” (April 06, 1948) ***WD 05:04:19.921 = 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/WDRR0399

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

HOUR ONE: It’s rumored that an arcade game from 1980 might lead to the real death of its players. We’ll look at the death curse of Berzerk. (The Berzerker Death Curse, And The Polybius Urban Legend) *** And another arcade game in the early 80s was surrounded by controversy – because the game never existed, despite so many saying it did. Or did it exist? We’ll look at the urban legend of Polybius. (The Urban Legend of Polybius) ========== HOUR TWO: Was Stanley Stiers the real-life inspiration for Michael Myers in 1978’s John Carpenter film, “Halloween?” (The Real Michael Myers) *** The last known words of Peter Rugg were “Let the storm increase! I will see home tonight in spite of the last tempest, or I may never see home!" Over two-hundred years later and he has yet to make it home – but that hasn’t stopped his tempest! (The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg) *** Imagine attending college for several years, only to find out that the whole time you’ve been studying on top of the corpses of thousands of mental patients. That’s exactly what happened in 2013 when The University of Mississippi made plans to expand parking for their students and staff. (The Corpses Under The University of Mississippi) *** Dealing with a ghost or two is awful enough – but what if you’re attacked by a whole gang of ghouls? It was reported as real news in 1889’s Chicago Tribune! (A Whole Gang O’ Ghosts) *** People With Super Powers! ========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Michael Bryson disappeared on August 5th, 2020 from Hobo Campground at Umpqua National Forest. He has yet to be found. (The Disappearance of Michael Bryson) *** When it comes to cryptids, you have many to choose from – Bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, the chupacabra, the list goes on and on. But I’m willing to bet nowhere on the list of your favorite cryptids, or even the cryptids you’ve ever heard of, do you have an entry for “The Belled Buzzard” of Texas. (The Belled Buzzard Legend) *** When the Black Plague arrived at Eyam's doorstep in the 17th century, its villagers were forced to choose between life or certain doom. It’s the tragic tale of England’s Plague Village. (The Black Plague Comes to Eyam) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:“People with Super Powers” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine“The Berzerk Death Curse” by Cat DeSpira: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckk96tv “The Polybius Conspiracy” by Ryan Houlihan for InputMag.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8h6v8z“The Real Michael Myers” from Casper McFadden at TheMorbidLibrary.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yvj6ueze, and from TheScareChamber.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vmew9uvb; “Halloween” theme piano solo by Noud van Harskamp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T9m-fj8K9c, “Halloween Kills | Epic Orchestral Theme” by Mike Chibante: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E82MEfQiffk “The Disappearance of Michael Bryson” posted at Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mwvb3am8 (If you know anything that could help solve Michael Bryson’s disappearance, or if you were at the Hobo Campground around August 3rd, 4th, or 5th of 2020, please reach out to the sheriff’s office at (541) 682-4150, option 1, and reference case No. 20-5286.) “The Eternal Ride of Peter Rugg” posted at SlightlyOddFitchburg.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3z7pdtzn “The Corpses Under The University of Mississippi” by Erin Wisti for Ranker.com’s “Graveyard Shift”:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8tdu6k “A Whole Gang O’ Ghosts” posted from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9ynpev “The Belled Buzzard Legend” from Texas Cryptid Hunter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p875fxv “The Black Plague Comes to Eyam” by Stephanie Almazan for TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1aptirxk ==========(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 [email protected], or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250).

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

A man steals a set of priceless golden chalices from a church, convinced they’ll make him rich — but after he takes them, a strange series of supernatural events begins to unfold. Hear “The Golden Chalices” from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0398 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Golden Chalices” (February 12, 1976) ***WD 00:48:16.059 = Strange Adventure, “Death In The Stars” (1945) ***WD 00:51:43.279 = BBC Appointment With Fear, “My Fate Cries Out” (December 04, 1976) ***WD 01:20:56.809 = BBC Ghost Story, “Lost Hearts” (early 1980s) 01:35:46.679 = Beyond The Green Door, “Mr. Arkady Baradian, Boulder and TNT” (1966) 01:39:07.930 = Box 13, “Tempest In a Casserole” (April 03, 1949) 02:05:50.809 = Incredible But True, “Film of Death” (1950-1951) ***WD 02:09:41.707 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Fall And Rise of the Master Constipator” (1990) 02:39:20.639 = The Clock, “The Right Man” (June 01, 1947) ***WD (LQ) 03:09:31.709 = The Confession, “George S. Andress” (September 06, 1953) ***WD 03:39:05.879 = Creeps By Night, “Walking Dead” (May 16, 1944) ***WD (LQ) 04:03:23.179 = Sounds of Darkness, “Smiler” (February 03, 1970) 04:27:58.339 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Where Are You?” (October 08, 1971) 04:57:38.216 = 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/WDRR0398 TAGS: true crime, paranormal, science fiction, old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

What drives seemingly devoted fathers and husbands to annihilate their entire families in an act of ultimate betrayal and horror? Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Weirdo family member, Katie Jo, tells us that as a child she saw something similar to glitter – but in a very supernatural form! (Sparkles) *** An old man opens up to something that happened to him over six decades ago that he has never told anyone before – something that he says ruined his life. (Something Happened 63 Years Ago) *** A woman in bed is startled awake in the middle of the night when she feels someone pull her arm out from under her head – but she’s the only one in her apartment. (Someone Or Something Moved My Hand) *** Mirrors, mirrors, mirrors everywhere. The more mirrors Lucida had the more she could admire herself.  She even is said to have made a deal with the devil in order to maintain her youthful beauty. (The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi) *** Village life in Lemont, Illinois was as peaceful as it could be, and the Willmans farm was one of the collection of typical sleepy homesteads in the region. Until the day the demon came. (The Demon of Lemont) *** Chillingly, statistics suggest that a child is more likely to be killed by a parent than by a stranger and in most cases, the killer takes his own life after the act. We’ll look into the disturbing psychology of family annihilators. (The Psychology of Familicide) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:03:27.691 = Show Open 00:05:43.393 = Sparkles 00:07:29.864 = Someone Or Something Moved My Hand 00:10:27.289 = Something Happened 63 Years Ago 00:30:17.973 = The Demon of Lemont 00:41:50.985 = The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi 00:47:30.025 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 1 01:05:06.190 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 2 01:15:48.492 = The Psychology of Familicide, Part 3 01:28:13.325 = Show Close 01:30:05.752 = BLOOPERS SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Sparkles” by Weirdo family member, Katie Jo “Someone Or Something Moved My Hand” by Mirandra for Your Ghost Stories: http://bit.ly/37muJPH “The Creepy Story of Lucida Mansi” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2DgFrcK “The Demon of Lemont” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2rnR9zG “The Psychology of Familicide” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2rmEOM2 “The List Family Massacre” from All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/34itO0I ===== (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: November 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/JohnList TAGS: John List, familicide, family annihilators, family murder, mass murder, murder-suicide, criminology, true crime, family tragedy, domestic violence, family homicide, family annihilation cases, familicide research, murder psychology, family murderers, true crime stories, family annihilation motives, crime analysis, mental health and crime, murder case studies, family violence, family crime patterns, true crime podcast, criminal psychology, family killers, shocking crimes, dark true crime stories

Transcribed - Published: 5 May 2025

The Phantom of the Opera isn’t just a silent film legend — some say Lon Chaney’s ghost still haunts the very stage where his iconic monster was born. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera 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: We’ll look at a brief history of the classic Lon Chaney film, “The Phantom of the Opera” - and how the film itself has a haunting attached to it! (The Real Horror Behind The Phantom Of The Opera) SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Something Happened 63 Years Ago” submitted anonymously to Thought Catalog: http://bit.ly/2DdEeDb “The Phantom Of The Opera Is Here” by Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2KG71nJ ===== (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: November 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/PhantomOfTheOpera

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

He appears in the dark — a shadowy figure with a wide-brimmed hat — and countless people across the world share the same chilling encounter: the Hat Man is watching. Why is he so much more terrifying than other shadow people? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeople Get the Darkness Syndicate 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 there really such a thing as coincidence? One girl used to think so – but a strange paranormal experience has her now thinking there’s no such thing as happenstance. (More Than a Coincidence) *** Is it possible that the real reason for the USA-Iraq war had nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction, and everything to do with the appropriation of other-worldly alien technology? (Saddam Hussein’s Stargate) *** Weirdo family member Heather Circle brings us a terrifying story that starts, innocently enough, with her child’s missing plastic drinking cup. (A Little Pink Sippy Cup) *** Rebecca Schaeffer was destined to be a star. But before she had the chance to make it in Hollywood, she was murdered by an obsessed fan. (Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker) *** With the internet’s recent obsession with Black Eyed Kids encounters and “Shadow People” visitations, you might not notice another phenomena that’s quickly becoming part of the paranormal pop-culture consciousness: The Hat Man. Reports of the strange “Hat Man”, a mysterious entity dressed in a long-brimmed hat, continue to pour in from all over the world. Who is the Hat Man? What does he want? Why have so many people around the world been visited by this strange entity? (The Hat Man And Shadow People) *** If you’ve ever seen the film “The Wicker Man”, you are familiar with the ending of the burning giant made of wood and the human sacrifice therein. But is it possible that this terrifying idea was not an invention of novelists and screenwriters – but was a very real practice at one time? Or even today? (The History Behind The Wicker Man) *** The life that serial killer Dennis Rader lived on the outside, hid his dark secret inside, which he was so desperate to reveal that he began dropping breadcrumbs to the media. (The Paper Trail of BTK) *** A graveyard is typically a quiet place, but Graceland Cemetery in Chicago seems to be a bit too quiet – which might have something to do with its resident ghosts. (The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery) *** In 1888, London was terror-struck by the grotesque murders of Jack the Ripper, who was shortly about to claim his next-victim: 47-year-old prostitute Annie Chapman. Her dissection at the hands of the madman was nothing short of gruesome. (The Dissection of Annie Chapman) *** Annie Chapman likely got a good look at her killer. At the time, scientists thought they could user her corpse’s eyeballs to identify the attacker. Is something like that possible? Could the last visual image of someone’s life remain burned into the eye even after death? (The Last Thing a Corpse Sees) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead In 00:00:48.416 = Show Open 00:04:18.611 = Hat Man And Shadow People 00:16:57.721 = More Than a Coincidence 00:21:37.346 = A Little Pink Sippy Cup 00:25:34.161 = Saddam Hussein’s Stargate 00:33:00.675 = Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed by a Stalker 00:47:28.250 = Dissection of Annie Chapman 00:58:31.078 = The Last Thing a Corpse Sees 01:04:39.727 = History Behind the Wicker Man 01:09:28.044 = The Paper Trail of BTK 01:15:55.830 = Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery 01:26:35.520 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Hat Man And Shadow People” by Greg Newkirk (http://bit.ly/36DLMwg) and Dana Matthews (http://bit.ly/33oEfiJ) for Week In Weird. “More Than a Coincidence” is by Cherubim and was posted at YourGhostStories: http://bit.ly/2JXuCQC “Saddam Hussein’s Stargate” by Michael Moran for The Daily Star: http://bit.ly/2pNfVst “A Little Pink Sippy Cup” by Weirdo family member Heather Circle “Hollywood’s Sweetheart Killed By a Stalker” by Natalie DeGroot from All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2NoBbh9 “Dark Annie” from Awesome Stories: http://bit.ly/33H5hlC “The Dissection of Annie Chapman” by Hannah McKennet for All That’s Interesting: http://bit.ly/2p98hZb “The Last Thing a Corpse Sees” by Marissa Fessenden for the Smithsonian: (link no longer available) “The History Behind The Wicker Man” from Ancient Origins: http://bit.ly/2Kr38TR “The Paper Trail of BTK” by Rachel Chang for Biography: http://bit.ly/32zqpZL “The Deathly Silence of Graceland Cemetery” by Ursula Bielski for Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available) ===== (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: August 2019 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources):https://weirddarkness.com/HatManAndShadowPeople

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

Born into a life of Soviet experimentation, conjoined twins Masha and Dasha became unwilling subjects in cruel scientific tests — but in the end, it was their unbreakable physical bond that sealed both their fates. Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Conjoined twins might be identical genetically, but their personalities can be drastically different – with different interests, different opinions, different mental conditions… even different gender preferences when it comes to romance. The odd story of real-life conjoined twins, Masha and Dasha. (Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body) *** Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop hears a creepy voice in the dark. (Cover Your Feet) *** As parents, you want to empower your children. You want to teach them independence, and a good way to start is letting them walk to school, without a parent or chaperone. But what happens when it all backfires, and your child never makes it to school? (Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway) *** One of the common themes in Yowie reports – and many Bigfoot reports – is that they like to throw stones. A lot. (Did A Yowie Throw That Stone) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In00:01:06.338 = Show Open 00:02:53.822 = Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body 00:11:45.660 = Cover Your Feet 00:15:08.126 = Austin Sigg And The Murder of Jessica Ridgeway 00:29:35.472 = Did A Yowie Throw That Stone? 00:39:27.696 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Empath And Psychopath Share The Same Body” by Jodi Smith for Ranker: http://bit.ly/2N0y4KV “Austin Sigg and the Murder of Jessica Ridgeway” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2JaeWsC “Cover Your Feet” by Weirdo family member Alexis Bishop “Did A Yowie Throw That Stone?” by Paul Cropper for The Fortean: http://bit.ly/33Ra8jX ===== (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: July 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MashaAndDasha TAGS: Masha and Dasha, Soviet twins experiments, Pyotr Anokhin, conjoined twins history, Soviet medical experiments, human experimentation, Soviet science ethics, medical horror stories, dark history of medicine, psychological abuse, twin studies, Soviet Union dark secrets, unethical scientific research, conjoined twins tragedy, real-life horror, medical ethics violations, Soviet medical history, tragic twin stories, Masha and Dasha life story, disturbing scientific experiments

Transcribed - Published: 4 May 2025

When ten-year-old Lucy gets locked inside the Grove City Library after dark, she discovers she’s not as alone as she thought — and something with glowing red eyes is waiting in the shadows. Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = https://weirddarkness.com/MT-CreegerCreeper Weird Darkness©, 2025 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025 #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

In the rain-drenched shadows of a small town, a jaded private eye digs into a decades-old family massacre — but what he uncovers inside the Nightingale house is darker, older, and far more restless than murder. Watch the video version of this episode: https://youtu.be/9Ey5MjgfI3I THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw = = = = = "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 03, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-ChestnutLane TAGS: haunted house, film noir, murder mystery, ghost story, supernatural thriller, private detective, true crime fiction, paranormal investigation, cursed house, horror noir, dark secrets, creepy old house, vintage detective story, supernatural horror, eerie thriller, gothic suspense, haunted crime scene, chilling murder mystery

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

The house on Camp Avenue is now for sale again – but they say it still holds the screams of six murdered children — and their father’s shadow still lingers, reliving the nightmare again and again. 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 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 town of Churchill’s Grove… a story not so famous, but just as disturbing. And I bring it to you tonight, because the house itself is now for sale – bringing a whole new buzz among neighbors and residents of Rockford, Illinois. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “No One Heard a Thing – The Simon Peter Nelson Murders” by Stuart R. Wahlin, posted to Medium.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4key7czw ===== (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 02, 2025 (re-recorded to update the story) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/churchillsgrove TAGS: Camp Avenue murders, Rockford Illinois true crime, Churchill’s Grove haunted house, Simon Peter Nelson murders, haunted house for sale, family annihilator story, true crime Illinois, unsolved murders Rockford, haunted real estate, mass murder case, haunted houses Illinois, paranormal activity Rockford, creepy house for sale, infamous true crime houses, child murders Rockford, haunted crime scenes, true crime haunted homes, Camp Avenue killings, ghost stories Illinois, true crime podcast material

Transcribed - Published: 3 May 2025

When your own hand turns against you, there’s nowhere to run — because the killer is already attached. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Imagine losing control of one of your hands – and that hand tries to kill you. It’s not the premise of a B-horror movie, it’s a very real condition that is just as frightening as it sounds. (Alien Hand Syndrome) *** Thanks to the film Fire In The Sky, it is one of the most famous alien abduction cases in history. But what exactly happened to Travis Walton – and is the story believable? (The Abduction of Travis Walton) *** One of the most famous and well-documented cases of poltergeist activity has a funny name, Humpty Doo. The name is an Australian slang term meaning ‘everything topsy-turvy, or turned upside down’ – a perfect description of what poltergeists do. (The Humpty Doo Poltergeist) *** A Weirdo family member used to think he was just seeing things – until he began listening to Weird Darkness and realized he might be surrounded by very real dark entities. (I See Shadow People) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:00.422 = Show Open 00:02:59.286 = Alien Hand Syndrome 00:11:28.185 = The Travis Walton Abduction 00:32:52.089 = I See Shadow People 00:39:08.787 = The Humpty Doo Poltergeist 00:58:53.410 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Alien Hand Syndrome” by Trilby Beresford for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/2MRiT6N “The Abduction of Travis Walton” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2W1sex6 “Humpty Doo Poltergeist” by Paul Cropper & Tony Healey for Strange Nation Australia: http://bit.ly/31nB60Y “I See Shadow People” by Weirdo family member Jack Williams for Weird Darkness. ===== (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: Unknown EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AlienHandSyndrome TAGS: alien hand syndrome, creepy medical conditions, rare neurological disorders, involuntary hand movement, strange brain disorders, medical mysteries, bizarre diseases, horror-like syndromes, self-attacking hand, alien hand stories, weird medical facts, unexplained syndromes, scary true medical cases, brain surgery side effects, horror medical tales, creepy medical phenomena, neurological horror, alien hand attacks, body turning against you, terrifying medical conditions

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

A quiet housewife vanishes without a trace, leaving behind a blood-soaked kitchen and a town haunted by the question: where did she go? | Inspired by a true crime case (see below). Watch the video version of this episode: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-CyprusGhost  THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: In October 1961, Joan Risch of Lincoln, Massachusetts, mysteriously vanished from her home, leaving behind a blood-smeared kitchen, an overturned table, and her young children alone. Despite police and FBI investigations, searches, and public rewards, no trace of Joan was ever found. Theories ranged from abduction, murder, or self-inflicted disappearance — especially since Joan had recently borrowed books on missing-person cases — but to this day, her fate remains an unsolved mystery. SOURCES… Gary Sweeney from The-Line-Up.com: https://the-line-up.com/joan-risch Music provided 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. = = = = = Originally aired: May 01, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-CyprusGhost TAGS: film noir mystery, disappearance, unsolved crime, bloody crime scene, missing housewife, private investigator case, 1950s noir story, trench coat mystery, phantom, gray ghost legend, bloody clues, noir detective story, haunting mystery, small town secrets, film noir narration, eerie unsolved case, woman vanished, bloodstained kitchen, mysterious disappearance, cold case file, noir suspense story, haunted by the past, crime thriller narration, shadowy investigation, gothic mystery atmosphere

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

A young man checks into a cozy bed-and-breakfast, unaware that something quietly sinister waits to welcome him to his stay. Get the Darkness Syndicate 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 Landlady" is a short horror story by Roald Dahl. It initially appeared in The New Yorker, on November 28, 1959. Dahl once said that he had always wanted to write a ghost story but never had been quite been able to do so. The closest he came, in his opinion, was the story I’m about to share with you… “The Landlady.” But after reading through his own story afterward, he doesn’t think he really succeeded with his effort. Nonetheless, the tale won "Best Short Story Mystery" at the 1960 Edgar Awards. So for this Thriller Thursday episode, I bring you “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Intro, About The Story 00:01:27.002 = “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl 00:21:50.696 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Landlady” by Roald Dahl: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p83h6nr ===== (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 03, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheLandlady The Landlady, Roald Dahl, The Landlady summary, Roald Dahl horror, classic short stories, British short stories, Edgar Award winner, thriller fiction, Weird Darkness podcast, suspense stories, creepy boarding house, horror literature, taxidermy horror, unsettling fiction, psychological thriller, mysterious landlady, eerie stories, spooky tales, dark fiction, classic mystery stories

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

In a future where walking alone is a crime, one man’s quiet nighttime stroll leads him straight into the cold grip of a soulless, mechanical authority. Hear Ray Bradbury’s “Pedestrian” in this marathon’s episode of Theater 10:30! | #RetroRadio EP0397 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and for Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “You Owe Me Death” (February 11, 1976) ***WD 00:47:51.709 = Theater 10:30, “The Pedestrian” (1968-1971) 01:14:17.619 = The Unexpected, “Heat Wave” (1948) ***WD 01:28:04.669 = Unit 99, “Boy Pulled From Car By Officers” (February 07, 1958) 01:52:13.409 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Rue Morgue Mystery” (June 17, 1942) ***WD 02:09:20.249 = Dark Venture, “Eclipse” (August 07, 1945) 02:39:50.899 = The Weird Circle, “Rope of Hair” (December 10, 1944) 03:10:07.529 = The Whistler, “House of Fear” (June 19, 1943) 03:40:39.329 = The Witch’s Tale, “Suicide” (January 22, 1937) 04:05:01.929 = X Minus One, “Cave of Night” (February 01, 1956) 04:34:29.149 = ABC Mystery Time, “Death By Proxy” (June 07, 1956) 04:58:32.159 = 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/WDRR0397

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Behind a calm smile and towering frame, Edmund Kemper slaughtered co-eds, defiled their corpses, and ultimately turned his rage on the woman who made him — his own mother. #WeirdDarkness #Darkives Get the Darkness Syndicate version: 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 just wanted to see what it felt like to kill Grandma.” “When I see a pretty girl walking down the street, I think two things. One part wants to be real nice and sweet, and the other part wonders what her head would look like on a stick.” “If I killed them, you know, they couldn’t reject me as a man. It was more or less making a doll out of a human being… and carrying out my fantasies with a doll, a living human doll.” “With a girl, there’s a lot left in the girls body without a head. Of course, the personality is gone.” These are just some of the actual phrases serial killer Edmund Kemper III used to describe his joy in mutilating women. (Kemper) *** Was Zigmund Adamski really the victim of murderous extraterrestrial visitors? If so, why would they choose to kill a human and leave his body for all the world to see? (The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident) *** A Weirdo family member shares her hair-raising incident with an invisible phantom’s hand. (Hair Raising Experience) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:44.116 = Show Open 00:02:38.445 = Serial Killer Edmund Kemper, The Co-Ed Killer 00:30:03.363 = The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident 00:34:26.937 = Hair Raising Experience 00:38:36.802 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Kemper” from The Scare Chamber: http://bit.ly/2qfY9ht “The Zigmund Adamski Extraterrestrial Incident” from Real Paranormal Experiences: http://bit.ly/31gwgCL “Hair Raising Experience” submitted anonymously by a Weirdo family member ===== (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: (Unknown) EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EdmundKemper TAGS: Edmund Kemper, Ed Kemper, Co-Ed Killer, serial killer, true crime podcast, true crime story, murder confession, serial killer psychology, mother killer, cannibal serial killer, Santa Cruz murders, serial killer interviews, Edmund Kemper biography, Edmund Kemper podcast, serial killers California, FBI profiling, criminally insane, true crime cases, infamous serial killers, dark true crime, real life horror, Edmund Kemper crimes, Edmund Kemper victims, Edmund Kemper parole, Edmund Kemper confession, serial killer documentaries

Transcribed - Published: 1 May 2025

Many celebrate April 30 as “Halfway to Halloween,” but Walpurgis Night is more than just spooky fun — it’s a night when witches rise, saints blur into goddesses, and ancient fires still burn. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight  Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: “Walpurgis Night was when, according to the belief of millions of people, the devil was abroad—when the graves were opened and the dead came forth and walked. When all evil things of earth and air and water held revel.” – Bram Stoker, from “Dracula’s Guest”. Walpurgis Night is something most English-speaking listeners won’t know about – but it’s being celebrated at this precise moment. While others are currently celebrating “Halfway to Halloween” or “Half-o-ween” for short… in Germany, they’re celebrating a second Halloween which they call Walpurgisnacht – or “Walpurgis Night.” Plus, later in the show I’ll share a story that was intended specifically to be read on Walpurgis Night – it’s called “The Black Bargain” from PJ Hodge! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:37.995 = Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone 00:34:34.458 = The Black Bargain (a Fictional Story To Be Told on Walpurgis Night) 00:48:10.168 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Happy Walpurgisnacht, Everyone!” by Todd at GothicHorrorStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a8svp23c “The Black Bargain” by PJ Hodge, posted at FreakyFolkTales.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j49bd4 ===== (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 30, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WalpurgisNight TAGS: Walpurgis Night, Walpurgisnacht, Hexennacht, Halfway to Halloween, pagan holidays, witchcraft history, Beltane, spring festivals, Saint Walburga, Brocken Mountain, German folklore, witches Sabbath, European paganism, Celtic traditions, May Day, Beltane vs Walpurgis, Valborg Sweden, Vappu Finland, Volbriöö Estonia, burning of the witches, Walpurgis bonfires, supernatural festivals, ancient rituals, spooky folklore, Weird Darkness, pagan saints, fertility festivals, Gothic folklore, Blocksberg witches, eerie European traditions, Walpurgis legends

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

They know what you saw… and they’ll make sure you never talk about it. Who or what are the Men In Black? Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIB Get the Darkness Syndicate 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 mysterious Men in Black have been around long before Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones put on the black suits and sunglasses. The encounters with these strange men have been taking place for decades. Sometimes unnerving, often bizarre, and almost always chilling for those they approach. (The Sinister Men In Black) *** Legend has it that a four-legged fiend with glowing eyes and a blood-curdling howl stalks the area of Devon, England. The mystery creature was seen only yards away from a party of schoolchildren, the animal has a thick, shaggy coat, rounded ears and large front limbs which would be powerful enough to tear human flesh. Is it man’s best friend – or a hell hound?  (Phantom Hound) *** Life presents people with all sorts of unexplained phenomena. One of the strangest is places disappearing. It might happen on a hiking trail, or in the forest, or alongside gravel roads in rural counties… but then some happen in the most surprising of places – for example, in the center of New York City. (Places That No Longer Exist) *** Weirdo family member Chris Francis has a dark story to tell – literally dark. As in black-hole dark. (Black Hole In The Basement) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:00.566 = Show Open 00:04:08.719 = The Sinister Men In Black 00:21:52.911 = Places That No Longer Exist 00:56:54.909 = Phantom Hound 01:03:53.483 = Black Hole Basement 01:14:59.448 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Sinister Men in Black” by Erik at Paranormal Scholar: http://bit.ly/2Vgdzxp “Phantom Hound” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2OnKvTf “Places That No Longer Exist” by Donn Saylor for Graveyard Shift: http://bit.ly/333CG9u “Black Hole Basement” by Weirdo family member Chris Francis ===== (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: July, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MalevolentMIB TAGS: Men in Black, MIB, UFO sightings, alien cover up, government conspiracy, extraterrestrial encounters, shadowy figures, black suits, UFO investigations, alien abduction, unidentified flying objects, UFO threats, mysterious men, Wytheville UFO, Danny Gordon, Maury Island incident, Rendlesham Forest, Ronald Reagan UFO, secret government agents, creepy encounters, UFO intimidation, real men in black, black hat agents, UFO silencing, paranormal investigation, weird darkness, creepy stories, conspiracy theories, unexplained phenomena

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

You go to bed like any other night… but by morning, someone is dead — was it a dream, or did you kill while still deep in sleep? Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: At least 68 cases of sleepwalking murder have reached a courtroom, giving a jury the unenviable task of deciding whether a murder committed while asleep means criminal responsibility for the unfortunate sleepwalker. (Homicidal Sleepwalking) *** A man begins to see and experience strange things around the house as he cares for his elderly grandmother. 
(The Other Company) *** What does uncontrollable laughing, the Chupacabra, rampant crime, witch burnings, and dancing to exhaustion all have in common? They are all examples of what experts call “mass hysteria”. (Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria) *** Weirdo family member and U.S. veteran Joe Akins shares a personal experience with the paranormal and extraterrestrial! (UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures) *** Another Weird Darkness fan, Mathew R., sent us a short story about what happened to him while visiting the Watseka Wonder House (The Watseka Wonder) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:38.261 = Show Open00:02:29.182 = Homicidal Sleepwalking00:19:04.509 = The Other Company00:25:15.401 = Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria00:37:24.799 = UFOs and Demonic Shadow Figures00:40:32.570 = The Watseka Wonder 00:44:27.202 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Homicidal Sleepwalking” by Fiona Guy for Crime Traveller: http://bit.ly/2nhu93j “The Other Company” by Marc Eulo Boni for Ghost Attic: http://bit.ly/2lN5UcS “Strange Stories of Mass Hysteria” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2lIJ8mp “UFO's & Demonic Shadow Figures” by Joe Akins for Weird Darkness “The Watseka Wonder” by Troy Taylor for American Hauntings: http://bit.ly/2nOK1dE, with a short paragraph at the end from Weirdo family member Mathew R. ===== (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: August 22, 2018 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomicidalSleepwalking TAGS: homicidal sleepwalking, sleepwalking murder, murder while asleep, sleep disorders, sleep crime, parasomnia, automatism defense, sleepwalking trial, true crime, bizarre murders, unexplained murder cases, sleepwalking defense, sleep violence, Matthew Phelps case, Kenneth Parks sleepwalker, Jules Lowe case, sleep disorder crime, sleepwalking legal defense, true crime podcast, Weird Darkness

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

A young couple inherits a remote estate on Dead Lake – only to discover a deranged scientist and his monstrous creation lurking beneath the water’s surface. Hear the tale in this marathon’s first story! | #RetroRadio EP0396 Get the Darkness Syndicate version of this episode at https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and For Commercial Version Only)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Horror of Dead Lake” (February 09, 1976) ***WD (LQ) 00:47:05.969 = Sam Spade, “The Bouncing Betty Caper” (December 12, 1948) 01:13:30.719 = The Sealed Book, “Beware of Tomorrow” (July 29, 1945) ***WD 01:43:11.969 = The Shadow, “Phantom Fingerprints” (October 29, 1939) 02:09:31.869 = Sleep No More, “Jilting of Granny Weatherall” (January 30, 1957) ***WD 02:39:06.179 = BBC Spinechillers, “Boonies” (1984) 03:06:04.119 = Stay Tuned for Terror, “Lizzie Borden Took An Axe” (1945) ***WD 03:20:03.719 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD 03:35:28.579 = Strange Wills, “Audition And Sales Presentation” (January 15, 1946) 04:06:43.799 = Suspense, “Sorry, Wrong Number” (May 25, 1943) 04:37:57.999 = Tales of the Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957) 04:42:31.235 = Tales From The Tomb, “Comfort Lies In The Dark” (1960s) 04:46:54.675 = Theater Five, “We Are All Alone” (September 23, 1964) ***WD 05:06:26.679 = 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/WDRR0396 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

In the darkest jungles of Colombia, a vengeful one-legged spirit lures the unfaithful into darkness — and none who hear her cries ever return. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: You might think you’d be able to outrun a vampire that only had one leg – but you’d be mistaken if you come across Columbia’s hateful La Patasola. (One-Legged Female Vampire) *** Eight women were mysteriously murdered in Jennings, Louisiana from 2005-2009 and as the investigation progressed, the small town's dark secrets began to unravel. (The Jeff Davis 8) *** In 1924, five prospectors abandoned their site in a panic after what they described as a horrible, terrifying night-long battle against some strange, violent Sasquatch-like creatures, barely making it out alive. (The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon) *** When Father Rocco Facchini was given his first parish as a young priest in Chicago, he was excited and anxious to spread the gospel to anyone who would listen in the Windy City. Unfortunately, the church he was sent to was haunted – and that was only the beginning of his tragic story. (Muldoon) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:06.145 = Show Open 00:30:00.781 = The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon 00:17:39.098 = The One-Legged Female Vampire 00:22:00.268 = The Jeff Davis 8 00:31:40.883 = Muldoon 00:38:42.763 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “One-Legged Female Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: http://bit.ly/2lsgq9b “The Mountain Devils of Ape Canyon” by Garth Haslam for Anomaly Info: http://bit.ly/2ljOKU3 “The Jeff Davis 8” by Tim Ott for Biography.com: http://bit.ly/2mSE9Q7 BOOK: “Murder in the Bayou – Who Killed The Women Known As The Jeff Davis 8” by Ethan Brown: https://amzn.to/3DcD6yE “Muldoon” from Chicago Hauntings: (link no longer available) ===== (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: July 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LaPatasola TAGS: La Patasola, Colombian folklore, haunted forests, jungle monsters, vampire legends, one-legged ghost, Latin American mythology, supernatural creatures, terrifying folklore, creepy legends, Patasola myth, paranormal Colombia, shapeshifting spirits, horror stories, urban legends, jungle vampire, ghostly revenge, dark folklore, haunted jungles, folklore monsters

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

Would you live with a ghost if it meant getting a mansion at half the price? From cursed Victorians to infamous crime scenes, these haunted houses come with history, mystery… and maybe a few unexpected roommates. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome Get the Darkness Syndicate 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: Are you brave enough to live in a haunted house? If so, and you’re ready to make a move, you might find a good deal in one of the homes I’m about to tell you about. (They Sold Their Haunted Houses) *** The Nazca Lines of Peru span for miles and are visible only from the sky. These mysterious designs have sparked theories ranging from astronomical markers to extraterrestrial landing strips, challenging our understanding of ancient civilizations. We’ll look at the mystery behind them – and consider a few theories for their existence. (Mystery of the Nazca Lines) *** Armin Meiwes placed a personal ad for a volunteer. He was looking for someone to give themselves over to him… to eat. It’s one of the most infamous cases of modern cannibalism. (The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad) *** On May 28, 1903, Dr. Francis J. Tumblety, a man with a deep-seated hatred for women and surgical skills, died in St. Louis. Intriguingly, Tumblety was in London during the gruesome Jack the Ripper murders in 1888, sparking speculation that he might be the infamous slasher. (Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?) *** Imagine a duel between two women. One a princess, the other a countess. Now picture them dueling topless. It really happened… and the reason for the duel? A disagreement over flower arrangements. (The Topless Duel Between Two Ladies) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:28.929 = Show Open 00:3:48.289 = They Sold Their Haunted Houses 00:24:27.614 = The Mystery of the Nazca Lines 00:33:55.877 = Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis? 00:47:46.731 = The Topless Duel Between Ladies 01:00:59.421 = The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad 01:05:53.928 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “They Sold Their Haunted Houses” source: Sonja Ska, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ezeefr9 “The Mystery of the Nazca Lines” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9dumsu “The Cannibal Who Placed a Personal Ad” source: The Scare Chamber, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3vy977m8 “Was Jack The Ripper From St. Louis?” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yyj892ws “The Topless Duel Between Ladies” source: Genevieve Carlton, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdcs6zuk ===== (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 12, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HomeSweetHauntedHome TAGS: haunted houses, haunted homes for sale, real haunted houses, haunted real estate, ghost stories, famous haunted houses, haunted mansions, buy a haunted house, Enslin House, Sowden House, Ackley House, Amityville Horror, Pillars Estate, Conjuring House, Dunsmuir Victorian, Ann Starrett Mansion, Priestley House, Charming Forge Mansion, living with ghosts, paranormal real estate, haunted house history

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

When a meek man impulsively buys a horse at auction, he discovers it can talk — and it just might be his ticket to fortune… if he can stay out of trouble! Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0395 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Straight From The Horse’s Mouth” (February 06, 1976) ***WD 00:47:56.789 = Obsession, “Paranoia Death House Express” (1950-1952) 01:13:15.159 = Origin of Superstition, “Breaking the Wishbone” (1935) 01:28:13.129 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” (September 18, 1951) 01:59:01.109 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Saga of Ruffy Rux” (November 27, 1947) (LQ) 02:28:45.579 = Quiet Please, “Twelve To Five” (April 12, 1948) 02:58:59.319 = Radio City Playhouse, “Temporarily Purple” (November 29, 1948) 03:30:58.109 = Cat, “Audition” (October 21, 1946 – aired during Suspense) ***WD 03:47:58.249 = Richard Diamond, “The Ruby Diamond Case” (December 03, 1949) 04:17:33.385 = Ripley’s Believe It or Not, “Remarkable Woman” (1930) ***WD 04:19:35.029 = The Saint, “Cupid and Corpse” (August 27, 1950) 04:48:56.105 = 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/WDRR0395 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

HOUR ONE: Many tales describe encounters with the devil himself. Yet not all are the same. Sometimes Satan approaches his prey… other times, the lost soul goes seeking Lucifer to make a deal. Either way, the results are never favorable. (Diabolical Dealings With The Devil) *** It wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of the cryptid, Ahool. In case it’s new to you as well, it’s a winged cryptid that some portray as a giant bat, others claim it’s a flying primate. Personally, I think it looks like a werewolf with bat wings. Whatever it is, we’ll learn a bit more about the Ahool. (The Cry Of The Ahool) ========== HOUR TWO: 

Of course a lot of people likely don’t believe in heaven or hell and many will dismiss such things as mythical tales or folklore. However there are places on Earth that could be considered hell – no not Detroit or Wichita. We’re talking about actual places that look like the entrances to purgatory. And perhaps they really are. (Secret Doors to the Underworld) *** A king, a gossoon and a bear walked into a bar. No, this is not the first line of a joke, but a common occurrence in Potrero Hill in San Francisco, California, during the 1880s. The king was Frank McManus, the gossoon was Frank’s baseball-playing brother, Cornelius, and the bear was a large inebriated ursine. (King of the Irish Hill) *** Why are some people suddenly vigorous, alert, and feeling much better shortly before they pass away? It is something that has happened since time began, but medical experts are still baffled by it. (Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon) *** While many say the most haunted hotel is the one in Colorado that was used in the film “The Shining” - there is evidence that one in Eureka Springs, Arkansas deals with even more paranormal activity. (The Crescent Hotel) ========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: Two men were found dead in the bushes, beheaded… and emasculated. But that was just the beginning of the Mad Butcher’s killing spree. (The Cleveland Torso Murders) *** Seeing reptiles in Oklahoma isn’t all that uncommon – even dinosaur fossils are found in the state. But there have also been reports of something much stranger – a snake/human hybrid creature more terrifying than it sounds. (Oklahoma Snake Man) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: “Baba Vanga” from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine “Diabolical Dealings With The Devil” by Laura for Paranormal Scholar: https://tinyurl.com/y94czoxt,https://tinyurl.com/yc5uy7mj “The Cry of the Ahool” by Gary Brandt from Paranormality Magazine: https://weirddarkness.com/magazine “Secret Doors To The Underworld”, by Facts Verse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gU6-lfWk3Zo “King of the Irish Hill” by Paul Drexler for Crime Traveller: https://tinyurl.com/y7tmp6lz “Terminal Lucidity Phenomenon” by Cynthia McKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://ow.ly/5G8W30ocL0Q “The Cleveland Torso Murders” by Doug MacGowan for Historic Mysteries: https://tinyurl.com/ycwha94c “The Crescent Hotel” by Amanda Penn for Vocal Media Horror: https://tinyurl.com/ycvral8j “Oklahoma Snake Man” by Bab Salam (link to story no longer exists) ==========(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 [email protected], or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250). ==========

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

Set in a post-apocalyptic world, society has fractured into two hostile tribes — one of men and one of women. In this bleak landscape, hatred reigns supreme, and the two groups live separately, engaging in deadly games where participants hunt each other down. Hear “The Children of Death from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0394 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Children of Death” (February 05, 1976) ***WD 00:44:24.099 = Mr. District Attorney, “Spring Fever” (May 19, 1948) 01:15:43.089 = Murder at Midnight, “Murder Out of Mind” (September 15, 1947: NEVER AIRED) 01:44:11.329 = The Black Museum, “A Woman’s Pigskin Glove” (1952) ***WD 02:10:53.729 = The Mysterious Traveler, “Murder Is My Business” (June 08, 1948) 02:41:15.199 = Mystery House, “A New Lease on Death” (August 19, 1945) ***WD 03:08:57.959 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Wendigo” (June 01, 1968) 03:35:23.249 = Night Beat, “Hunter Becomes Hunted” (September 11, 1950) ***WD 04:05:08.439 = CBC Nightfall, “All Nighter” (May 15, 1981) ***WD 04:36:10.409 = Mr. and Mrs. North, “Who Killed Columbus” (October 11, 1944) 05:05:10.309 = 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/WDRR0394 TAGS: old time radio, otr, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 28 April 2025

From phantom students and haunted dorm rooms to ghostly professors and cursed frat houses, these college campuses prove that “school spirit” can have more than one meaning – where classes might get dismissed, but some students never leave. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5n6zbnk8 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: Classes are now back in full-swing for college students, and many high school juniors and seniors are already in the process of choosing a college to attend in the future. But after hearing about some haunted college campuses, you might choose to change your mind about your chosen universities… or change your major to parapsychology. (Haunted Colleges) *** Weird stories about Area 51 almost all stem from the belief that the government is most likely hiding UFO technology or aliens there. You probably know most of your Area 51 knowledge from movies like “Independence Day” or television programs such as “The X-Files”. But what about the real world? Are any of these stories based on truth? (Tales and Legends of Area 51) *** Weirdo family member Alex shares how fleeing an abusive father brought some comfort from an unexpected source. (Guardian Angel) *** Soon after her disappearance, Dorothy Jane Scott's family began receiving chilling calls from an unidentified caller.  (A Killer Calls) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:41.497 = Show Open 00:02:34.322 = Haunted Colleges 00:24:47.364 = Guardian Angel 00:26:36.797 = Tales And Legends of Area 51 00:35:15.431 = A Killer Calls 00:40:42.204 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Haunted Colleges” by Erin McCann: http://bit.ly/2luLcxM “Tales and Legends of Area 51” by Kellen Perry: http://bit.ly/2lyyGNG “Guardian Angel” by Alex, submitted at https://weirddarkness.com/submit “A Killer Calls” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2lvQ99B ===== (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: July 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedColleges

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

Eerie vanishings, haunted ghost ships and monstrous sea creatures don’t just take place in the Bermuda Triangle. You can sail into the paranormal in any dark waters of the world. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckns5y9 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 Bermuda Triangle, also called the Devil's Triangle, is a famous part of the ocean where many ships and planes have mysteriously disappeared. Located between Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and the tip of Florida, this area has puzzled people for over 100 years. From the spooky disappearance of the USS Cyclops with 306 crew members in 1918 to the more recent sinking of the SS El Faro in 2015, the Bermuda Triangle becomes more mysterious year after year. Tonight we’ll look at some of the strangest events in the Triangle, like Flight 19, which vanished during a routine training mission; and the Witchcraft, a boat that disappeared just minutes after calling for help. We’ll look at other locations around the world similar to the Bermuda Triangle that don’t get the same recognition – but are just as mysterious. And while we’re in the water, we’ll touch on a few ocean ghost stories, and reports of sea monsters. So before we get started, if you tend to get sea sick, you might want to grab your Dramamine. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:21.662 = Show Open 00:02:05.707 = Bermuda Triangle: A History of Mystery 00:10:13.632 = Vile Vortices Around the World 00:20:43.194 = Monsters Beneath The Waves 00:38:49.705 = Ocean Ghost Storeis 00:48:08.720 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Bermuda Triangle sources: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6sw5aj4j, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3mf3vvw6 Vile Vortices source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8fhp3b Ocean Ghost Stories source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rmhs277y Monsters Beneath The Waves source: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/596estzu ===== (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 10, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeyondBermuda TAGS: Bermuda Triangle, Vile Vortices, ghost ships, sea monsters, ocean mysteries, haunted seas, Flight 19, USS Cyclops, Star Tiger, Devil’s Sea, Dragon’s Triangle, missing planes, missing ships, sea serpent sightings, paranormal ocean stories, haunted ships, Mary Celeste, Ourang Medan, SS Baychimo, Flying Dutchman, maritime ghost stories, Bermuda Triangle disappearances, oceanic paranormal phenomena

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

A woman becomes entangled with a manipulative occultist who claims he can help her communicate with her late husband! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0393 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead Deserve to Rest” (February 03, 1976) ***WD 00:48:25.209 = The LineUp, “Hiccuping Hamster Hemostatic Case” (May 29, 1951) 01:14:17.659 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD 01:44:44.629 = Philip Marlowe, “Name To Remember” (April 09, 1949) 02:14:47.989 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964) 02:46:00.579 = Beyond Midnight, “Death Wish” (1968) ***WD (LQ) 03:15:46.419 = MindWebs, “Repent, Harlequin! Said The Ticktock Man” (March 11, 1977) 03:46:02.478 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Lady Spectator” (1939-1948) ***WD 03:47:48.433 = Time For Love, “Counterfeit Plates” (1954) ***WD 04:13:07.449 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD 04:43:37.379 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor and Lunatic” (April 26, 1946) 05:12:59.081 = 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/WDRR0393 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

They come in the night offering pleasure beyond imagination — but behind their beauty lurks a darkness that could steal your very soul. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mt24mwsj 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: Succubi are female-appearing sexual demons that approach men in a variety of ways, usually while they are sleeping, then seduce them. Often men report that their experiences with succubi are positive and enjoyable, but just as often, they report that the pleasure had a thread of something evil running through it… and that thread leads to utter destruction. (The Deadly Allure of the Succubus) *** And the woman you are living with right now – your own wife or girlfriend – is it possible she is a succubus? We’ll look a bit deeper into the signs of a succubus so you can be aware and on alert! (Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?) *** In recent years, stories of personal encounters with shadow people have flooded the Internet. So much so, that a subcategory of Reddit was created solely for those who have experienced a shadow person and wish to share their story. We’ll share some of those reports. (Real Life Encounters With Shadow People) *** Many towns have tales of an old woman who might be a witch of some kind. Warrington, England had its own local, evil crone. She was known as Old Peggy Gronach and was described as being “evil, ugly and haggard.” But was she truly a witch? Many people thought so! (The Strange Tale of an English Witch) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:23.650 = Show Open 00:03:40.413 = Real Life Encounters With Shadow People 00:14:08.089 = The Deadly Allure of the Succubus 00:30:13.192 = Is My Girlfriend A Sex Demon? 00:40:45.639 = The Strange Tale of an English Witch 00:47:11.890 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Real Life Encounters With Shadow People” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2YvO77h “The Strange Tale of an English Witch” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2KdGAF9 “The Deadly Allure of the Succubus” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff: http://bit.ly/2KdnDlJ “Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/314rXdP ===== (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: July, 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SexDemons TAGS: shadow people, succubus, succubi encounters, sex demons, Lilith legend, Peggy Gronach witch, Warrington England witch, paranormal stories, real shadow person encounters, demonic encounters, sleep paralysis demons, real succubus stories, supernatural legends, witch legends, English folklore, demon seduction, Weird Darkness, Darren Marlar, paranormal podcast, true horror stories, supernatural encounters

Transcribed - Published: 27 April 2025

In the dark heart of Texas, monstrous things walk among us — and not everyone who sees them lives to tell the tale. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87tzxf 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: Reports have been coming in for decades of hairy creatures in Texas something like a bipedal wolf, or maybe a Sasquatch. Other reports have the creature with no hair at all. Even stranger – whatever this creature, or creatures may be, it’s not always on the ground that they are spotted, but in the sky as well. (Hairy Humanoids of Texas) *** In October of 1973, two fisherman reported seeing a space ship – and two extraterrestrials emerge from the craft when it hovered near the ground. Was this a true case of a close encounter of the third kind, or was something else going on? (Close Encounter in Pascagoula) *** 
The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer — streaming on Netflix now — speaks out in his own chilling words. We’ll reveal the killer inside the thoughts of Arthur Shawcross. (Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross) *** The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns. We’ll look at both the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster. (Cloven-Hoff Cryptids) *** Weirdo family member Tyler shares some of the numerous odd things that happened at his house while growing up. It sounds like the woman who used to live there may have decided to return after death to continue her residence. (This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:52.818 = Show Open 00:03:06.569 = Hairy Humanoids of Texas 00:21:40.063 = Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross 00:31:22.813 = Close Encounter in Pascagoula 00:42:48.884 = Cloven Hoof Cryptids 00:48:38.807 = This Is My House, Whatever You Are, Go Away 00:54:54.404 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Hairy Humanoids of Texas” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YlYzSM “Close Encounter In Pascagoula” by Micah Hanks: http://bit.ly/2Zim24k “Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30Rhv9C “Cloven-Hoof Cryptids” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/32Mi869 “This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away” by Weirdo family member Tyler ===== (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: July, 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TexasHumanoids TAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, Texas cryptids, Texas paranormal, humanoid creatures, Goatman sightings, Converse werewolf, La Malacosa, flying humanoid Texas, Houston Batman, Amarillo monster, weird Texas, Texas folklore, mysterious creatures, strange entity encounters, paranormal Texas, humanoid cryptids, Lake Worth monster, White Rock Lake Goatman, Skull Crossing werewolf, glowing eyes Texas, Texas monster sightings

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

While touring a British castle, an American woman is attacked by a pack of dogs and, after taking shelter with a neighbor, uncovers the dark, haunting history behind the castle’s ghostly secrets. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0392 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Castle Kerfol” (January 30, 1976) ***WD 00:48:57.809 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (January 08, 1980) 01:16:30.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945) 01:41:39.009 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Statue of San Sabastian” (May 10, 1959) 02:06:12.609 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD 02:32:10.519 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder The Folsom Point” ***WD 02:57:00.909 = Sherlock Holmes, “Second Generation” (December 17, 1945) 03:26:50.159 = Inner Sanctum, “Death By Scripture” (October 09, 1945) 03:58:03.779 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD 04:24:57.079 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD 04:54:14.089 = 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/WDRR0392 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

People living and working in remote areas often encounter things far creepier than just silence. These are real-life stories of unsettling encounters, from faces at the window to gruesome discoveries deep in the woods. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rp3hkwtc 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: People who live and work in remote areas know that sometimes too much quiet can make your mind race. However, some experiences stick with people long after they occur because of the degree of creepiness. On Reddit, plenty of people who live in rural areas or make their livelihood there, share their scary stories for the rest of us to freak out over. We know that often strange people linger around woods, parks, and other desolate areas. And we have all heard plenty of the kind of creepy stories that backpackers experience. However, in this episode, the stories are more than a little unpleasant, because the people who suffered them weren't just out and about anywhere; they were at their homes, or doing their jobs. Imagine living in the woods, and looking up from your bathtub to see a face looking back at you. Or imagine you are working as a forest ranger and come across a thumb nailed to a tree. Tonight I will share some of the terrifying real-life stories, stories that are the stuff of nightmares. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:39.734 = Show Open 00:02:35.745 = Living In Remote Places 00:22:27.629 = Park Ranger Scares 00:41:42.409 = Backpacker Terrors 01:02:18.415 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Terrors of People Living In Remote Areas” by Matthew Lavelle: http://bit.ly/2Y5j1r2 “Park Ranger Scares” by Rosa Pasquarella: http://bit.ly/2xNbZZ6 “Horrifying Backpacker Stories” by Jen Lennon: http://bit.ly/2LXcfNs ===== (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: July, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ForestHorrorStories TAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, creepy wilderness stories, scary true stories, haunted forest, rural horror, cabin in the woods, creepy camping stories, backwoods terror, park ranger horror, scary backpacking stories, paranormal in the woods, survival horror, reddit scary stories, forest creature encounters, stalker in the woods, true crime wilderness, scary park ranger tales, creepy rural encounters, haunted trails, unexplained forest phenomena, true horror outdoors

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

It’s the face of someone you’ve never met - yet somehow recognize. This man has invaded thousands of dreams worldwide, but who is he? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For The Episode's Word Search Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p2zhp 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: People around the world are dreaming about the very same man, a stranger they do not know. Who is this man? How is he invading the dreams of thousands of people? (Are You Dreaming This Man) *** On a warm July night in 1919, the body of young Bella Wright was found with a bullet hole in her head. Now, exactly 100 years later, the mystery of her murder is still unsolved. (The Man With The Green Bicycle) *** Weirdo family member Darren shares a story about one of his co-workers. (More Than Just Books In The Library) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at what could be the most haunted home in Philadelphia. (The Haunting of Grumblethorpe) *** The legendary paranormal researcher, Harry Price was the first to go ghost hunting in the infamous Borley Rectory. But some think there is more mystery to the man himself than to anything he chose to investigate. (The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price) *** Demons are notorious for possessing innocent human beings – but it doesn’t always need to be a person. Sometimes a demon can simply take up residence in your house. We’ll look at some signs to determine if that is happening in your home. (When Your Home Has a Demon) *** In a small town in Russia, numerous voodoo dolls suddenly appeared on pillars, fences, and bus stops. Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? (The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere) *** In a small Seattle apartment, Cleveland Tony Harmon’s past has finally caught up with him. Now he’s ready to tell his terrifying story. (Haunted By His Paranormal Past) *** Weirdo family member Julia Harrison describes the endless horrors she experienced when she bought a new home. (It Began When They Gave Me The House Key) *** Strange and spooky things have been happening in a small town in Ohio. But then, you should probably expect the abnormal when you live in a place named “Helltown”. (Hijinks in Helltown) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:49.479 = Show Open 00:03:55.559 = Are You Dreaming Of This Man? 00:12:34.945 = The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere 00:15:41.002 = Haunted By A Paranormal Past 00:26:51.659 = Hijinks In Helltown 00:38:43.131 = It Began When They Gave Me The House Key 00:43:34.269 = When Your Home Has a Demon 00:54:27.292 = The Man With The Green Bicycle 01:02:24.839 = The Haunting of Grumblethorpe 01:07:51.536 = The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price 01:17:15.394 = More Than Just Books In The Library 01:19:06.046 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… PHOTOS for “Do You Dream of This Man”: Collage #1: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan1, Collage #2: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan2, Collage #3: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan3 “Are You Dreaming This Man” from Beyond Science: (link no longer available) “When Your Home Has a Demon” by Rob Schwarz: http://bit.ly/2XxJdLt “The Man With The Green Bicycle” by Elisabeth Tilstra: http://bit.ly/2FVP0PY “The Haunting of Grumblethorpe” by Gary Sweeney: http://bit.ly/2L4AY2L “The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price”: Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2Jh81yw, Stephanie Almazan: http://bit.ly/2JnWwEg “More Than Just Books In The Library” by Weirdo family member, Darren (not Darren Marlar) “The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2NVuxRV “Haunted By His Paranormal Past” by Erik Lacitis: (link no longer available) “Hijinks in Helltown” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XT0hGO “It Began When They Gave Me The House Key” by Weirdo family member Julia Harrison ===== (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/ThisMan TAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, this man, dream phenomenon, recurring dream face, paranormal dreams, horror podcast, true paranormal stories, haunted dreams, demonic dreams, dream entity, this man hoax, Andrea Natella, creepy dream stories, urban legends, internet hoaxes, strange but true, supernatural mysteries, weird psychology, horror mystery, shared dreams, haunted history, unexplained phenomena, bizarre occurrences, disturbing dreams

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

“The Monster” by August, age 6 “The Ghost Of Xunantunich” by Alitzel Cruz, age 11 Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2025 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025 #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

See the video version: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-MargaretsLastKiss Inspired by a true story; scroll down for the real-life case. | Millhaven, 1937. A woman lies barely clinging to life. A man with no past returns from the dead. A detective who thought he’d seen everything knows that most of his cases are puzzles. Some are warnings. This one feels like a curse. In this city, the church bells toll without reason, the dead won’t rest, and something ancient hums just beneath the surface. THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On Sunday, October 13, 1867, Ferdinand Hoffman fatally stabbed his ex-wife, Caroline Yost, inside the German Reformed Church in Canton, Ohio. The attack occurred after Hoffman, recently released from prison, followed Yost into the church and confronted her behind the belfry door. Witnesses reported hearing screams as Hoffman fled, leaving Yost with eighteen stab wounds. Yost, who had divorced Hoffman after years of reported abuse and his repeated arrests for crimes including counterfeiting and theft, survived for nearly a week before succumbing to her injuries. The tip of Hoffman’s knife had broken off during the attack, lessening the severity of later wounds. Hoffman was captured shortly after the stabbing by a group of citizens who prevented a lynching. He was held in jail awaiting murder charges. Authorities reported that Hoffman expressed no remorse, stating he regretted not killing Yost outright. The morning after Yost’s death, Hoffman was found dead in his cell, having hanged himself with a bedsheet. Officials left his body hanging for public viewing throughout the day. SOURCES… http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2022/06/murdered-in-church.html Music provided 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.) = = = = = "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 25, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-MargaretsLastKiss TAGS: murder noir, paranormal detective story, weird darkness, supernatural thriller, creepy true crime, haunted noir, ghostly crime tale, cursed knife, vintage horror mystery, 1930s murder mystery, noir horror podcast, creepy historical fiction, foggy city murder, occult detective, dark noir fiction, horror blog post, supernatural noir, spooky podcast episode, weird tales, haunted investigation, demonic possession, knife with symbols, black-eyed killer, cursed love story, Margaret’s Last Kiss

Transcribed - Published: 26 April 2025

During a violent thunderstorm, a reclusive man is visited by a strange salesman peddling lightning rods—but what begins as a sales pitch quickly spirals into a chilling confrontation about fear, faith, and control. Is the visitor a protector… or something far more sinister? Hear Herman Melville’s “The Lightning-Rod Man” from Faces In The Window! | #RetroRadio EP0391 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Mirror, Mirror” (January 28, 1976) ***WD 00:47:05.019 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ) 01:11:57.309 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942) ***WD 01:37:07.609 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD (LQ) 02:06:34.239 = BBC Fear on 4, “Day At The Dentist’s” (March 13, 1988) 02:36:16.259 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Case of Oversight” (July 28, 1948) 02:42:49.939 = Future Tense, “A Pail Of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD 03:11:16.829 = Gang Busters, “New Jersey Counterfeiters” (December 13, 1947) 03:42:22.089 = Green Hornet, “Lightning Strikes a Shakedown” (August 10, 1939) 04:12:12.759 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947) 04:39:34.989 = The Lives of Harry Live, “Pleasure Before Business” (March 28, 1952) ***WD 05:04:06.428 = 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/WDRR0391 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

“CROOKED BONE” BY GERALD KERSH: A man’s twisted leg hides a darker twist in his past — and what he finally reveals will make your skin crawl. 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’ve been looking forward to cracking open this one, because it’s from a book I received recently from my bride, Robin. She was at an estate sale and came across something she immediately knew I’d want… a book entitled “Alfred Hitchcock Presents A Month of Mystery”. It’s very much like his TV show where he shared short stories from numerous authors. This anthology was published in 1969, with stories dating back as far as 1936. You'll most definitely be hearing more of these in future episodes because I love old creepy stories like these. In this episode it’s a story by Gerald Kersh originally published in 1968. It’s called “Crooked Bone”. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Crooked Bone” is by Gerald Kersh from the anthology, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents: A Month of Mystery” by Random House: https://amzn.to/3hZSBjM ===== (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 28, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CrookedBone

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

They preserved him like a rare species — but when death entered the exhibit, the real panic began. 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: “Knock” by Fredrik Brown starts with a short-short story based on the following text of Thomas Bailey Aldrich: ***“Imagine all human beings swept off the face of the earth, excepting one man. Imagine this man in some vast city, New York or London. Imagine him on the third or fourth day of his solitude sitting in a house and hearing a ring at the door-bell!”*** Fredric Brown condensed this text to read "a sweet little horror story that is only two sentences long". Brown’s short story then goes on to elaborate on those two sentences and builds a more complete plot around them. “Knock” was originally published in the December 1948 issue of Thrilling Wonder Stories. There have been three different radio adaptations (Dimension X, X Minus One and the Sci Fi Channel's Seeing Ear Theatre). And now it gets another adaptation – in this episode. The story was also reprinted in The Best Science Fiction Stories: 1949. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Knock” by Fredrik Brown: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4cc9433d ===== (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 20, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/knock TAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, post-apocalyptic fiction, last man on Earth, alien zoo, sci-fi horror, psychological thriller, alien invasion story, end of humanity, weird fiction, speculative fiction, classic sci-fi, survival story, dystopian future, extraterrestrial captivity, thought-provoking horror, science fiction short story

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

Scientists have been poking around in the human brain again… and this time, it might end with talking toasters, telepathic Wi-Fi, and your Amazon Echo placing orders if you as much as daydream. Read the article: https://weirddarkness.com/makingrobocop/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

A man caring for roses accidentally creates worms that grow to monstrous proportions and develop a taste for human flesh! Hear the story from The Devil and Mr. O! | #RetroRadio EP0390 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Ferret” (January 26, 1976) ***WD 00:48:05.369 = Confession, “Leo J Fowler Case” (August 30, 1953) 01:17:48.459 = Sounds of Darkness, “The Fish That Flew” (January 27, 1970) 01:43:40.249 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Revolt of Worms” (October 01, 1971) 02:15:16.149 = Dimension X, “The Last Objective” (June 03, 1951) 02:55:32.369 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “The House Where Death Lives” (November 07, 1944) (LQ) 02:55:32.279 = The Creaking Door, “White Scarf Strangler” (1965) ***WD 03:23:40.639 = The Eleventh Hour, “Jewel Robbery” (1941-1946) ***WD 03:53:50.709 = Escape, “The Log of the Evening Star” (March 14, 1948) 04:24:30.589 = Everyman’s Theater, “The Women Stayed at home” (December 20, 1940) ***WD 04:50:08.939 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Overpopulation” (April 09, 1958) ***WD 05:08:51.129 = 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/WDRR0390 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, vintage radio dramas, old radio mystery shows, 1940s radio horror, golden age radio, old time radio crime, horror radio shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, noir radio episodes, suspense radio classics, gothic radio dramas, macabre old time radio, haunted broadcasts, classic horror stories, spine-tingling radio, retro suspense tales, chilling audio drama, eerie radio mysteries, nostalgic thrillers, paranormal radio hour, best old time radio horror, top mystery radio shows, scary vintage radio episodes, listen to old radio horror, crime radio shows from the 1940s, old time radio podcasts, Weird Darkness Presents, retro horror podcast, creepy vintage audio, disturbing old radio, classic crime podcast

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows. Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh 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: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:35.685 = Show Open 00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters 00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion 00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings 00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor 01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster 01:14:37.565 = Matilda 01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml “Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI “Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx “Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5 “The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG “Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com ===== (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 2022 EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

A 1950s passenger plane vanishes without a trace – then lands 35 years later with 92 skeletons still buckled in their seats. What is the truth of the story? 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: Critics of the Santiago Flight 513 story insist it’s nothing more than an urban myth or an attempt to sell newspapers. But is there evidence to contradict their conclusions? (The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513) *** Help! Help! Oh, my God! Frank is murdering the whole family. Rouse the neighbors!” These cries from a terrified woman led to the story of several attempted murders – and a song that most have forgotten. (The 30th Street Murder) *** After a series of attacks on farm animals in Puerto Rico, numerous people reported sightings of the creature at fault. But the strange thing is that none of the reports seemed to match – as if each sighting was of a different unknown animal. (Chupacabra Shapeshifter) *** Behind his friendly demeanor lurked a deadly obsession with torture and murder. He soon earned the label, “The Butcher of Kansas City.” (Robert Berdella) *** Weirdo family member Chris Misulich tells the true story of him and his friends getting exactly what they asked for… and wishing they hadn’t. (Be Careful What You Wish For) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:55.109 = Show Open 00:03:02.086 = The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513 00:09:10.878 = The 30th Street Murder 00:16:03.747 = Chupacabra Shapeshifter 00:22:03.309 = Robert Berdella, The Butcher of Kansas City 00:27:30.144 = Be Careful What You Wish For 00:32:51.986 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Time Warp of Santiago Flight 513” by Lew Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2xDYI56 “The 30th Street Murder” by Robert Wilhelm: http://bit.ly/2XwTlnz. “Chupacabra Shapeshifter” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2NIGfz5 “Robert Berdella – Butcher of Kansas City” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30sRCwJ “Be Careful What You Wish For” by Weird family member Chris Misulich ===== (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/Flight513 TAGS: paranormal stories, unexplained mysteries, time travel, Flight 513, Chupacabra, shapeshifter, Robert Berdella, Butcher of Kansas City, serial killer, true crime, urban legends, historical murders, Puerto Rico mysteries, ghost stories, paranormal encounters, Weird Darkness, supernatural phenomena, historical true crime, cryptids, 30th Street Murder, camping horror stories, real-life horror

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

A forgotten cathedral, a sinister scrapbook, and a demon sketched from memory — some illustrations should never come to life. *** Hear the story from BBC’s radio show, Ghost Story in the episode, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook!” | #RetroRadio EP0389 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Slick And The Dead” (January 23, 1976) ***WD 00:47:35.109 = The Whistler, “Justice” (June 12, 1943) 01:18:11.389 = The Witch’s Tale, “Statue of Thor” (May 22, 1933) 01:42:11.659 = X Minus One, “Time And Time Again” (January 11, 1956) 02:11:17.929 = ABC Mystery Time, “Sherlock Speckled Band” (May 01, 1956) ***WD 02:35:59.329 = Strange Adventure, “Savage One” (1945) ***WD 02:39:23.949 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 19, 1943) ***WD 03:07:59.619 = BBC Ghost Story, “Canon Alberic’s Scrapbook” (1997) 03:22:50.619 = Beyond The Green Door, “John Otis – Mr. Dunn, Disposer” (1966) ***WD 03:26:59.151 = Box 13, “Dan and the Wonderful Lamp” (March 27, 1949) 03:54:41.309 = Incredible But True, “Two Heads Are Better” (1950-1951) 03:58:40.349 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “The Bitter Pill” (1992) 04:29:14.209 = The Clock, “Angel With Two Faces” (May 25, 1947) ***WD 04:52:46.103 = 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/WDRR0389

Transcribed - Published: 23 April 2025

What really happened inside the Borden house that bloody summer morning — and could Lizzie’s silence have been hiding more than just guilt? 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: She looms large in the annals of American crime lore. A romantic relationship gone awry and troubles at home could explain why many still believe Lizzie Borden killed her parents. (Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden) *** Many years before Adolph Hitler and Germany’s Nazis created Auschwitz, there was another concentration camp that experienced deaths in tens of thousands. But this encampment of turpitude wasn’t located in Germany – or anywhere near Europe. It was located in the land of the free… the home of the brave. The USA. (The Devil’s Punchbowl) *** Several people have returned from their near-death experiences reporting they were briefly in the fiery pits of hell. Is there any truth to their claims? (They Escaped Hell’s Clutches) *** Have you ever seen what appears to be a shadow person or dark figure (stationary or moving) with your own eyes, close up or far away, ​maybe even in your peripheral vision or dream state? Perhaps you have felt the sensation of someone  standing behind you and then you turn around but no one was there? What is it that you are seeing when this happens? (Who Are The Shadow People?) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:50.704 = Show Open 00:02:54.240 = Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden 00:19:18.753 = They Escaped Hell’s Clutches 00:26:44.011 = The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp 00:34:34.889 = Who Are The Shadow People? 01:02:18.973 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Spending The Night With Lizzie Borden” written by Darren Marlar ***Sources include Aliza Polkes: http://bit.ly/2X60g70, Zillow: http://bit.ly/2X6TmOM, Kelly McClure: http://bit.ly/2KDy3hj, Catherine Phelan: http://bit.ly/2xkNsdv, Sarah Mangiola: http://bit.ly/2xdVd55. Lizzie Borden monologue written by Brandy Purdy:https://amzn.to/2IRCCTb, female narration by voice actor Katrina Carpenter: http://bit.ly/2Jdd8hZ “The Devil’s Punchbowl: America’s Concentration Camp” by Claire Bernish: http://bit.ly/2YeAlqd “They Escaped Hell’s Clutches” posted at Earth Chronicles: http://bit.ly/2xoGl49 “Who Are The Shadow People?” by Natalia Kuna: http://bit.ly/2X10esl ===== (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 05, 2022 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LizzieBordenFinalTestimony TAGS: Lizzie Borden, Lizzie Borden axe murders, Fall River Massachusetts, Abby Borden, Andrew Borden, Borden murders, true crime podcast, historical true crime, unsolved murders, 1800s murder case, Victorian crime, female killers, women who kill, Lizzie Borden trial, Borden house ghost, Maplecroft Mansion, haunted bed and breakfast, historical fiction, Brandy Purdy, Secrets of Lizzie Borden, axe murder mystery, Victorian scandal, infamous trials, paranormal history, haunted Massachusetts, ghost stories, murder mystery, crime reenactment, murder confessions, Lizzie Borden diary, 19th century crime, creepy historical tales, Weird Darkness podcast, supernatural crime stories, historical unsolved mystery, Borden family drama, Victorian America crime, spooky B&Bs, haunted houses USA, eerie real stories, ghosts and legends, murder house tourism, haunted inns, cursed homes, Lizzie Borden bed and breakfast

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

These orphanages once held children… now they hold something far more chilling. 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: We’ll explore chilling stories of haunted orphanages, where the echoes of heartbroken and lonely children linger long after the buildings have been abandoned. (Haunted Orphanage Stories) *** “If only these walls could talk,” we’ve heard people say. But what if the walls could talk? In the world of paranormal investigations, the “Stone Tape Theory” is gaining recognition – or at least raising eyebrows and intrigue. Could the walls of your home have recorded your horrific death – and then replay that scene as a haunting? (The Stone Tape Theory) *** One thing is for sure in this life – and that is, your life will eventually cease. How you go out could make or break your legacy. Freak accidents are something you’d probably want to avoid, but they happen – and I have a few examples to share. (Weird Deaths) *** In the misty expanse of Bodmin Moor, a tragic tale of love, jealousy, and murder unfolded in 1844. When Charlotte Dymond's lifeless body was found, all eyes turned to her lover, Matthew Weeks, whose subsequent execution left many questioning his guilt. (The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond) *** The Urantia Book – a fascinating and controversial text that blends science, religion, and philosophy into a cosmic narrative of divine beings and celestial order. But no one knows who wrote it. (The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought) *** I’m trying something new by telling a true story of old murder in an old detective style… I call it “Murder Noir” and tonight’s case will be the death of Jeanette Earnest in Fort Worth in 1954. (Murder Noir, Jeanette Earnest) *** On Monday 17th October 1814, a terrible disaster claimed the lives of at least 8 people. A bizarre industrial accident resulted in the release of a tsunami onto the streets of London… comprised entirely of beer. (A Sudden Wave of Suds) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:11.492 = Show Open 00:04:10.942 = Haunted Orphanage Stories 00:17:50.495 = The Urantia Book of Cosmic Thought 00:24:16.312 = The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond 00:29:43.049 = The Stone Tape Theory 00:39:43.488 = Weird Deaths 00:48:41.582 = A Sudden Wave of Suds 00:53:53.546 = Murder Noir: “The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” 01:00:44.516 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Haunted Orphanage Stories” source: Elle Tharp, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yjhkvhs7 “The Urantia Book Of Cosmic Thought” source: Zoe Mitchel, Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2yax9yes(Read the Urantia Book online: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4e5a45ca) “The Tragic Tale of Charlotte Dymond” source: Les Hewitt, Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4aczfd8r “Murder Noir: The Case of the Obsessed Uncle” source: Robert A. Waters, Kidnapping, Murder and Mayhem:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39mw7shb “Weird Deaths” written by Kelsie Christine McConnell for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckzkny2 “A Sudden Wave of Suds” source: Ben Johnson, Historic-UK.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8br9ap “The Stone Tape Theory” by Rachel Elizabeth for The-Line-Up.com (used with permission):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfdy8 ===== (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 04, 2024 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedOrphanges TAGS: haunted orphanages, ghost stories, paranormal podcast, creepy orphanage tales, real haunted places, ghosts of children, abandoned orphanages, scary orphanage stories, true ghost stories, haunted places you can visit, paranormal activity, haunted locations, Weird Darkness podcast, scary podcast episodes, haunted institutions, ghost hunting stories, real life haunted orphanages, crybaby lane haunting, Guthrie Boys Home ghost, St John’s Orphanage Goulburn, Savannah haunted orphanage, Gore Orphanage ghosts, Odd Fellows Home Liberty MO, Twin Bridges Orphanage, St Marys Orphanage Galveston, Holy Family Orphanage Michigan, Vallejo haunted orphanage, Fairmount Children’s Home, Elizabeth Orphan Asylum, Gettysburg haunted orphanage, St Vincent’s Guest House ghosts, child spirits haunting, dark history orphanages, abandoned haunted buildings, urban exploration ghost stories, ghost sightings at orphanages, eerie ghost encounters, haunted travel destinations, supernatural stories, real ghost encounters

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The lady of an old English manor and estate is determined not to let anyone usurp her position – otherwise they’ll have to deal with the LADY OF THE MIST! Hear the chilling tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0388 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Lady of the Mist” (January 21, 1976) ***WD 00:47:23.239 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Eris” (1984) 01:18:02.039 = Stay Tuned, “The Bogey Man Will Get Your” (1945) ***WD 01:33:36.039 = Strange, “Deja Vu In France” (1955) ***WD 01:49:43.859 = Suspense, “The ABC Murders” (May 18, 1943) ***WD 02:18:29.759 = Tales of the Frightened, “Don’t Lose your Head” (1957) 02:24:27.749 = Tales From The Tomb, “A Ghost Or a Vampire” (1960s) 02:31:05.909 = Theater Five, “Odyssey of Number Fourteen” (September 22, 1964) 02:52:59.579 = The Unexpected, “Handle With Care” (1948) 03:05:42.679 = Unit 99, “Investigate Prowler” (January 31, 1958) 03:29:53.299 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Indian Fakir” (February 17, 1944) ***WD 03:45:43.989 = Dark Venture, “Pursuit” (July 31, 1945) ***WD 04:16:34.559 = The Weird Circle, “Cask of Amontillado” (April 09, 1944) 04:45:58.981 = 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/WDRR0388

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025