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  • IN THIS EPISODE: A "DARKIVES" episode from April 2018! *** A man in the 1800s writes his autobiography, and it includes the true story of a centuries-old vampire! *** Best friends from high school reunite many years later – but the personality of one of them grows darker and darker by the day! *** What was supposed to be a day of joy and merriment at the circus turns into horror and death for those in attendance! *** An aspiring Hollywood actress kisser her 5-year-old daughter goodbye, and walks out the door never to be seen again! *** A girls night at a cabin becomes spooky for one of them when she wakes in the middle of the night! *** A family moves into a vacant home only to find out it’s not vacant! *** A peaceful breakfast at a hotel is interrupted by four gunshots, the death of a guest, and the unusual confession of the woman found holding the gun! *** A centuries-old curse was placed upon a small Connecticut town, turning it into a horrible place where people committed suicide or went insane! *** A fisherman experiences a very odd creature that defies explanation! *** Anjette Lyles - a mother, widow, sought-after lover and companion, restaurant owner, and mass murderer!

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “She Hates Men” by ValkriCry for Your Ghost Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hdbczm8
    “Horror Under The Big Top” by Troy Taylor from the book “And Hell Followed With It”: https://amzn.to/2qRfFGa
    “The Chilling Disappearance of Jean Spangler” by Jessica Ferri for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5fma4v77
    “Specter in Blue Jeans” submitted anonymously
    “Echoes of a Home Invasion” submitted by Chuck James to My Haunted Life Too: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ytz7a24h
    “I Have Shot My Husband” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/6uz9a5kk
    “Restaurateur of Death” by Ciarin Conliffe for Head Stuff: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4pz7d9tt
    “Croglin Grange Vampire of Cumberland” by Les Hewitt for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yex2hpwb
    “Something Wicked In The Woods” from Ghosts N Ghouls (link no longer valid)
    “Cursed Dudleytown” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bf3668np
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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    Originally aired: April, 2018

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/croglin-grange-vampire

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    When the dramatic anthology series "Suspense" premiered over CBS Radio on June 17, 1942, it did so as both a summer series and as a sustaining program. The network had no idea how well the series would perform - its only previous showcase was as an hour-long audition on the 1940 series "Forecast" - so running out and getting a sponsor didn’t seem to be important at that particular stage. Besides, in the show’s salad days, the guest stars that did appear were of considerably low wattage. But as "Suspense" grew in popularity and began to attract a more upscale acting clientele anxious to participate in “radio’s outstanding theater of thrills,” finding someone to pick up the weekly tab became a top priority for CBS. Luckily, in December 2, 1943, the series found its 'angel' in the sponsorship of Roma Wines. "Suspense’s" long association with Roma (and co-branded Cresta Blanca) was good for both the series and the company; a bigger budget attracted bigger guest stars and, as the program began to climb in the ratings, the company began to enjoy substantial profits. This fruitful arrangement came to an end on November 20, 1947. Roma had been admittedly seeing other programs behind "Suspense’s" back and the bright array of top Hollywood talent began to dim a bit as many of the stars began to tire of the program. CBS rolled the dice and took one heck of a chance in keeping "Suspense" on the air; the network still felt that the series was popular with audiences and they agreed to sustain the program until another sponsor could be found. How serious was CBS about keeping its prestige show? Beginning January 3, 1948, "Suspense" was moved to Saturday nights and was broadcast from 8:00 to 9:00 PM Eastern Standard Time. That’s right: a full hour of “Suspense.” Hour-long dramatic shows were a gamble at best; many stars tended to shun these programs - a half-hour show was grueling enough to get through - and only a few, "The Lux Radio Theater" being the best example, managed to continue on the air for very long. But Lux had a sponsor all too willing to write checks on a weekly basis...while CBS, without a sponsor to back them up, was still the sole support of "Suspense." What's more, the network learned soon enough that by doubling the show from half-hour to hour-long status, they had to double the pay of the individuals working on the show as well. (Networks, as a rule, cringe at the thought of giving money away.) To jazz up "Suspense," CBS hired actor Robert Montgomery to be the host and occasional performer, figuring that on the weeks when they had to resort to a less-than "A" list of guest stars, at least Montgomery would be around to provide a certain degree of glitter. Montgomery, at it turned out, made appearances in quite a few of the hour-long shows, including both the premiere, “The Black Curtain”, and most notably in “Night Must Fall”, which allowed him to reprise the role he had created in the 1937 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer motion picture of the same name. "Suspense’s" hour-long experiment closed up shop on May 15, 1948 and the show moved back to Thursday night in its familiar half-hour form through September 1962.
    00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
    00:01:54.350 = The Lucky Lady (February 14, 1946)
    00:32:10.863 = Consequences (February 21, 1946)
    01:02:27.676 = Black Path of Fear (March 07, 1946)
    01:28:53.720 = No More Alice (March 14, 1946)
    01:59:25.121 = The Lonely Road (March 21, 1946)
    02:30:10.968 = Out Of Control (March 28, 1946)
    03:00:17.665 = Post Mortem (April 04, 1946)
    03:30:40.306 = The Name of the Beast (April 11, 1946)
    04:01:08.422 = The Night Reveals (April 18, 1946)
    04:31:23.782 = Dark Journey (April 25, 1946)

    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.com
    Weird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.
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  • IN THIS EPISODE: An extra-long DARKIVE episode from April, 2018!

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Haunted Hotel Room” submitted by Keith R.: http://bit.ly/2GOo6KH
    “I Found a Black-Eyed Kid Selfie On My Phone” submitted by Matteo S.: http://bit.ly/2GNuNg1
    “Something Haunts Oregon’s Caves” submitted by Bill C.: http://bit.ly/2GNuOk5
    “Awakened By Ghostly Rapping On The Window” submitted anonymously: http://bit.ly/2GPPYhC
    “Battle With Evil On The Doorstep” submitted by Kamen: http://bit.ly/2GObEL0
    “Halloween Nightmare” submitted by Black Cat: http://bit.ly/2GQQhsF
    “Empusa – Shape Shifting Evil Female Demon in Greek Myth and Folklore”: (link no longer available)
    “Willow Lake” submitted by Robert Comber: http://bit.ly/2GPkybf
    “Is South Carolina’s Poinsett Bridge Haunted?” used by permission from GhostsNGhouls.com (link to story no longer available)
    “The Mystery Of The Blinking Mummy Of Rosalia Lombardo” used by permission from Message to Eagle: http://ow.ly/o6Ej302m2z8
    “Ordsall Hall” submitted by Alan Toner (from his book, “100 True Ghost Stories”): https://amzn.to/2GvHltY
    “The White Dog” submitted by Cindy Parmiter (from her book, “More Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction”): https://amzn.to/2JkF7LV
    “America’s Not-So Famous Haunted Houses” used by permission from Troy Taylor: http://bit.ly/2XUQRv8
    “The Frightening Edinburgh Vaults of the Dead” by Ellen Lloyd: http://bit.ly/2XStq5r
    “Ghost Tornado” (link no longer exists)
    “The Bizarre Disappearance of Keith Reinhard” by Les Hewitt: http://bit.ly/2XTsuOj
    “Paranormal Experiences Come From Another Dimension” by Matthew Loffhagen: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2wyjc86p
    “Mystery of the Deadly Double Dice” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2XYMEqj
    “The Chilling, Unsolved Dardeen Family Murders” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/2XTWbPg
    “The Strange Haunting of the Pavilion Theatre on Cromer Pier”: http://bit.ly/2XO3R5w
    “The Girl in the Red Velvet Swing” by Troy Taylor from the book “Dead Men Do Tell Tales”: https://amzn.to/2JRCzFr
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (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.)
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    Originally aired: April, 2018

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/black-eyed-kids-selfie/

  • IN THIS EPISODE: A Darkive episode from 2016! *** “Night Time Visitor” *** “Mother’s Voice” *** “Battle With a Ouija Board Entity” *** “Graveyard Banshee Scream” *** “Our Pets Sensed It” *** “Florida Panhandler” *** “Held Down By a Ghost: A Terrifying Waking Experience” *** “A Disembodied Voice” *** “Could Your School Be Haunted?” *** “The Brewster Projects Poltergeist” *** “A Ghostly Truck Intimidates” *** “The Dark Presence”

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Night Time Visitor” submitted by Ollie: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/06/20/night-time-visitor/
    “Mother’s Voice” submitted by Jennie: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/06/16/mothers-voice/
    “Battle With a Ouija Board Entity” submitted by Greta: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/05/12/battle-ouija-board-entity/
    “Graveyard Banshee Scream” submitted by Keith: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/06/17/graveyard-banshee-scream/
    “Our Pets Sensed It” submitted by Thundr: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/05/19/our-pets-sensed-it/
    “Florida Panhandler” submitted by Kip: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/05/11/florida-panhandler/
    “Held Down By a Ghost: A Terrifying Waking Experience” submitted anonymously:http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/08/09/held-ghost-terrifying-waking-experience/
    “A Disembodied Voice” submitted by Joan: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/08/04/a-disembodied-voice/
    “Could Your School Be Haunted?” submitted by D.D.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/27/school-haunted-experience-paranormal-teacher/
    “The Brewster Projects Poltergeist” submitted by Alan D.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/26/brewster-project-poltergeist-detroit-mi/
    “A Ghostly Truck Intimidates” submitted by Joan: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/08/05/ghostly-truck-intimidates/
    “The Dark Presence” submitted by Ira T.: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2016/07/29/dark-presence-true-paranormal-account-suburban-haunting/
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    (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.)
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    Originally aired: June 21, 2016

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/battle-with-a-ouija-board-entity/

  • Tell your friends about Micro Terrors – and find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website - http://MicroTerrors.com! And be sure to subscribe to the podcast at https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/microterrors!
    Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.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
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    “Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2024

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  • IN THIS EPISODE: Victorian-era ghosts… they seem to haunt not only our imaginations, but also our Halloween wardrobes. Why were people in the mid-to-late 1800s so obsessed with the supernatural? And why are we so fascinated by Victorian ghost stories still today? (What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?) *** The story of Queen Esther is chilling – full of an Iroquois warrior woman’s quest for vengeance, brutal warfare, haunting legends, ghostly wails, and a curse that many believe still has power even today. (The Curse of Queen Esther) *** No one can remember exactly when the ghost story began, but records show it dates back to at least 1926. The tale centers around the Administration Offices of Rockford School District 205 on South Madison Street, formerly Rockford High School. Built in 1885, the school gained a spooky reputation due to eerie events reported in its underground tunnels. After a tragic accident in the school’s swimming pool claimed the life of a student named Gosta Anderson, strange sightings and sounds fueled the legend of his restless spirit, haunting the very site where he died. (Gosta’s Ghost) *** Plumas County, California, holds a chilling mystery that dates back to 1978. On a winter night with a half-moon, five friends left a basketball game at California State University, Chico, and drove away, never to be seen again. Their car was found abandoned on a remote mountain road, leading to a series of eerie discoveries, unanswered questions, and clues that still baffle investigators today. (The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back)

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Introduction: “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James
    00:24:47.662 = Show Open
    00:27:58.719 = What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?
    00:38:16.387 = The Curse of Queen Esther
    00:48:13.011 = The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back
    01:09:13.096 = Gosta’s Ghost

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    Free Audiobook: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/AChristmasCarol
    Narration: “The Signalman” by Charles Dickens, narrated by Darren Marlar: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/TheSignalman
    “What’s The Deal With Victorian Ghosts?” source = Dan Nosowitz at Atlas Obscura: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94894t
    “Lost Hearts” by M.R. James (public domain)
    “The Curse of Queen Esther” source = Creative History Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3bn9kwe8
    “Gosta’s Ghost” written by Kathi Kresol for Haunted Rockford: https://www.hauntedrockford.com/gostas-ghost/
    “The 5 Boys Who Never Came Back” written by Cynthia Gorney in 1978 for the Washington Post:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8hkyef
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    Originally aired: May 17, 2024

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/our-obsession-with-victorian-ghosts/

  • IN THIS EPISODE: Welcome to a Weird Darkness DARKIVE episode!

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Victorian House Basement” by Mark: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/11/the-victorian-house-basement/
    “Unseen Presence In My Bedroom” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/18/unseen-presence-in-my-bedroom/
    “The Demon In My Dreams” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/24/the-demon-in-my-dreams/
    “The Witches’ Daughter” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/16/the-witches-daughter/
    “A Ghostly Dog” submitted anonymously: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/21/a-ghostly-dog/
    “Can a Table Be Possessed?” by Ruth: http://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2015/09/28/can-a-table-be-possessed/
    “The Hanged Man on Box Road” was written by Raven Knight
    “Déjà Vu” was written by Cindy Parmiter (from the book “Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction”): http://amzn.com/1517437830
    “The Most Haunted House in Ohio” was written by Troy Taylor: http://americanhauntings.net/
    “The Ghosts of Pluckley Village” is from the book “100 True Ghost Stories” by Alan Toner:https://www.amazon.com/True-Ghost-Stories-Alan-Toner-ebook/dp/B00DW64J8S
    “The Entity” is from the book “More Tales Too Strange To Be Fiction” by Cindy Parmiter:https://www.amazon.com/MORE-TALES-TOO-STRANGE-FICTION-ebook/dp/B01GBSN830
    “Hospital Of The Damned” is from the book “The Haunting of America: Ghosts & Legends of America's Haunted Past” by Troy Taylor: https://www.amazon.com/Haunting-America-Legends-Americas-Haunted/dp/1892523175
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    (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.)
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    Originally aired: April 6-7, 2019

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/hospital-of-the-damned/

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    By the mid 1950s, science fiction had largely fallen into a familiar pattern, regardless of medium. When fans tuned into the radio or caught the latest science fiction movie, they either encountered space opera adventures or fare aimed largely at a juvenile audience. Only in magazines such as Astounding Science Fiction and Galaxy were stories grounded firmly in science fiction being told with mature themes aimed at character development, true literature taking off to the stars. The debut of X Minus One in April 1955 changed that on radio, making this program not only the best of its type, but in many ways one of the only shows from Radio’s Golden Age to present science fiction for a well-rounded adult audience. It is an often debated point among experts and fans as to whether or not X Minus One was simply a new season of Dimension X, a program that ran on NBC in 1950-51, or a revival of sorts of this previous show. The latter is probably more accurate since the first 15 episodes of X Minus One were new productions of Dimension X episodes. What makes X Minus One stand out, however, is the fact that the remaining programs were actually adaptations of works from two of the best science fiction magazines of the period. NBC staff writers, primarily Ernest Kinoy and George Lefferts, scoured the pages of Astounding Science Fiction and then later Galaxy Magazine for tales that would thrill and chill their listeners, aiming most assuredly at the more sophisticated science fiction fans. Stories penned by noted science fiction and genre authors such as Philip K. Dick, Robert Heinlein, Frederik Pohl, and Isaac Asimov, and many others found themselves expertly adapted for radio over the program’s nearly three-year run. Listen to X Minus One and rocket to new heights of top-notch science fiction old time radio!

    00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
    00:01:54.470 = The Parade (January 25, 1956)
    00:30:54.070 = The Cave of Night (February 01, 1956)
    01:00:04.761 = The C-Chute (February 08, 1956)
    01:29:22.699 = Skulking Permit (February 15, 1956)
    01:58:50.451 = Junkyard (February 22, 1956)
    02:27:51.015 = Hello, Tomorrow (February 29, 1956)
    02:52:41.472 = A Gun For A Dinosaur (March 07, 1956)
    03:21:17.387 = Tunnel Under The World (March 14, 1956)
    03:49:56.913 = Thousand Dollars A Plate (March 21, 1956)
    04:18:30.168 = A Pail of Air (March 28, 1956)
    04:47:34.238 = How-To (April 03, 1956)

    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.com
    Weird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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  • IN THIS EPISODE: It’s “Thriller Thursday” and I have four stories to share with you this week – including one from a Weirdo family member!

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:43.851 = I Was Raised To Believe I Was An Android
    00:14:55.888 = My Students Are Disappearing
    00:25:50.270 = Lucky Me
    00:34:54.574 = I Hope I Never Dream Again
    00:48:00.676 = Show Close

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “I Was Raised To Believe I Was An Android” by Depth Fiction: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-was-raised-to-believe-i-was-an-android/
    “My Students Are Disappearing” by NormalMax: https://www.creepypasta.com/my-students-are-disappearing/
    “Lucky Me” by Weirdo family member Alexis Fackeldey – submitted directly to WeirdDarkness.com
    “I Hope I Never Dream Again” by Devin Hoover: https://www.creepypasta.com/i-hope-i-never-dream-again/
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    Originally aired: March, 2022


    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/i-was-raised-as-a-robot/

  • IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday with the creepypasta, “The Honeymoon” written by Brandon Faircloth.

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Honeymoon” by Brandon Faircloth from Creepypasta.com: https://tinyurl.com/y7lnrc7v
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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    Originally aired: March, 2022

    CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-honeymoon/

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    A creaking door and a chorus of haunting organ music. No radio show opening is more memorable for many fans than the one heard on Inner Sanctum Mysteries. This disturbing simple salvo led people into thirty minutes of suspense and horror sprinkled with puns from a creepy host, all of which can now be heard again in sparkling audio quality from Radio Archives. Inner Sanctum Mysteries was the brainchild of producer Himan Brown, inspired by the unsettling creaking door in the basement of a studio where he once worked. Brown took that inspiration and built around it a formula that lived on beyond the show itself. Listeners tuned in every week to hear that door open and be welcomed by the sinister, yet often humorous host to join him in a chair near the fire inside the Inner Sanctum for a story sure to chill them to the bone. Stories on Inner Sanctum Mysteries originally included both classic and original tales, the new stories taking center stage as the show continued. With writers like pulp scribes Emile Tepperman and Robert Newman, as well as Robert Sloan, Milton Lewis, and others, it is little surprise that Inner Sanctum is still beloved by fans today. Utilizing numerous clichés and literary devices, Inner Sanctum Mysteries carried listeners into the heart of horror, a liberal dose of camp often thrown in. Using voices ranging from star Boris Karloff to a veteran crew of New York radio actors, Inner Sanctum set the standard for horror programs both on radio and even inspired decades of horror hosts on television. Inner Sanctum Mysteries features some of the best of fright, terror, and fantastic storytelling old time radio has to offer!

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  • IN THIS EPISODE: From serial killers to seemingly ordinary individuals, a chilling phenomenon emerges as criminals claim demonic possession drove them to commit unspeakable acts. These disturbing cases, spanning decades and continents, blur the lines between evil and the supernatural, leaving us questioning the true nature of their heinous crimes. From the infamous Son of Sam to a father who claimed demonic voices compelled him to murder his own child, we’ll explore some of these cases and let you decide if the devil made them do it. (Demonic Crimes) *** The Rose family lived comfortably in the picturesque Pleasant Valley in the late 1800s. However, oldest daughter Ceely's unrequited love for a neighbor boy led to a series of chilling events. Her obsession turned deadly, leading not only to death, but to a ghostly presence as well. (Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose) *** In the wild era of the 1920s and 1930s, organized crime flourished in the United States, with hitmen like the mysterious "Buster from Chicago" making a name for themselves. Known for his ruthless efficiency and chilling calm, Buster was responsible for many high-profile mob hits during the violent Castellammarese War. But who was Buster? (The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago) *** In July 1993, 26-year-old Kristin Ann set out for her morning jog, but her run ended in a horrifying, fatal attack. The shocking crime has left her grieving family and community outraged and seeking justice. (The Murder of Kristin Ann) *** Imagine falling asleep on your usual train ride home, only to wake up at a mysterious, strikingly-white colored station with no way to leave. You encounter a strange child-like figure who warns you that this place is "one step before death." This is the eerie reality of Hitsuka Station, a ghostly train stop in Japan that traps unsuspecting passengers. (The Haunting of Hitsuka Station)

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Love, Poison, and Ghosts – The Case of Ceely Rose” source: Anomalien.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9684ce
    “The Enigmatic Hitman, Buster From Chicago” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8rfupk
    “The Murder of Kristin Ann” source: Robert Waters at KidnappingMurderAndMayhem.blogspot.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9s5d5h
    “The Haunting Of Hitsuka Station” source: TheGhostInMyMachine.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckmcauh
    “Demonic Crimes” source: Jacob Shelton at Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc66dun2; Benjamin Welton at ListVerse.com, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/44sy8rrw; Austin Harvey at AllThatsInteresting.com,https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/244y234v; KPIC News 4, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p96nsb7
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  • IN THIS EPISODE: The Alaskan Triangle is already known for strange and bizarre activity – so it should be no surprise that a hotel located in the triangle might experience a few bumps in the night. (The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel) *** After picking up a sex worker to assault and murder, a serial killer made the mistake of underestimating the determination of his victim to stay alive… and lost his own life in the process. (The Hooker Who Stopped a Serial Killer) *** Chucky the doll isn’t real. Neither were any of the dolls that came to life on shows like “The Twilight Zone” and “Outer Limits” – but that doesn’t mean real haunted dolls don’t exist, and it’s not just “Annabelle” and “Robert” on the list. (When Haunted Dolls Attack) *** Ilse Koch was a female concentration camp guard and she was so ruthless and evil even the Na*is had her arrested. (Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald) *** They reside atop dizzying heights and are often unnoticed by human eyes but ever watchful of our movements. They have 'observed' us for centuries. We’ll look at the history and purpose of gargoyles and grotesques. (In The Protection of Gargoyles) *** Outside of Washington, D.C. lies an abandoned institution with a thoroughly disturbing past. We’ll look at the history and horrors of Forest Haven Mental Asylum. (The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum)

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Introduction
    00:01:12.945 = Show Open
    00:03:40.082 = The Demonic Haunting Of The Alaskan Hotel
    00:16:44.041 = The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer
    00:23:11.025 = When Haunted Dolls Attack
    00:45:54.222 = Ilse Koch, The Witch Of Buchenwald
    00:57:17.203 = In The Protection of Gargoyles
    01:04:59.291 = The Afflictions of Forest Haven Asylum
    01:12:14.997 = Show Close
    01:14:25.387 = Bloopers

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Demonic Haunting of the Alaskan Hotel” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8w47e9
    “The Hooker Who Stopped A Serial Killer” by Roger Kim for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ffhcv4n
    “Ilse Koch: The Witch of Buchenwald” by Laura Allen for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yr3a4dvy
    “In The Protection of Gargoyles” by Angela Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3j94t765
    “The Afflictions Of Forest Haven Asylum” by Gary Sweeney for The Line Up: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/34p6fe79
    “When Haunted Dolls Attack” by MD Bastek for Horror Obsessive: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuhxk6
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    IN THIS EPISODE: While many fringe theories remain unproven, some have shockingly turned out to be based in fact after previously being dismissed as the ramblings of the tinfoil hat crowd. Today we peel back the layers of disinformation to reveal some of the most astonishing conspiracy theories... from unethical government mind control experiments to massive surveillance overreach. Project MKUltra, The Gulf of Tonkin, Operation Northwoods, The Tuskegee Syphilis Study, and on the one that affects every single one of us... Surveillance Overreach by our own government, spying on us. All, conspiracy theories that eventually turned out to be true. So don your hazmat suits as we dive into the strange and shadowy depths of conspiracies come to life. The implications are chilling, but the truth must be known.
    SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    All stories originally published in Paranormality Magazine or website at https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
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    Background music by Nicolas Gasparini at http://www.thedarkpiano.com
    Narration by Darren Marlar at https://DarrenMarlar.com and https://WeirdDarkness.com
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    “I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!”
    Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!
    One of radio’s most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program’s eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.
    The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life’s path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.
    Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood’s top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.
    YOUTUBE CHAPTERS GUIDE...
    00:00:00.000 = Introduction
    00:01:54.231 = Two Year Plan (November 25, 1946)
    00:32:57.784 = Next Year Is Mine (December 23, 1946)
    01:03:11.928 = Murder On Rourke Island (December 30, 1946)
    01:33:17.532 = Dear Roger (January 06, 1947)
    02:03:49.286 = The Choice (January 13, 1947)
    02:33:57.650 = Eight To Twelve (February 24, 1947)
    03:04:34.682 = The Blue Legend (March 03, 1947)
    03:34:43.029 = The Sheriff’s Assistant (April 07, 1947)
    04:05:52.705 = Maid of Honor (April 14, 1947)
    04:36:21.437 = Windfall (May 05, 1947)

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  • IN THIS EPISODE: The case of “Julie” from Carlisle in the United Kingdom is an intriguing one not only because it unfolded over many years, but because it appears to straddle the line between apparent reptilian entities and paranormal activity. (The Encounters of Julie) *** If you’ve listened to Weird Darkness for any length of time, you know that I will often suggest someone who has had a paranormal disturbance in their home or life, reach out to a pastor or priest for guidance. But what exactly happens when the Catholic Church starts investigating the paranormal? (When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting) *** Many states around America say they have the most haunted road in the country. And while the words “most haunted” are somewhat subjective, it’s hard not to see why people outside of Chicago consider Archer Avenue not only the top spooky street in America, but the most haunted on the planet. (The Anguish Of Archer Avenue) *** After allegedly murdering her husband in 1960, Sharon Kinne shot her lover’s pregnant wife. Then, she evaded justice and escaped to Mexico only to kill again — before vanishing without a trace. (The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969) *** Modern courtrooms aren’t equipped or knowledgable enough to determine whether or not ghosts are real, but that hasn’t stopped ghosts from appearing in several court cases! (Court Cases Involving Ghosts) *** When you hear of a two-headed creature you typically think of two heads side-by-side growing from the neck and shoulders area. But have you ever heard of a creature growing another head on the very top of it’s other head? It happened… and not to just any creature. It was a human boy who lived much longer than anyone expected. (The Bengal Boy With Two Heads) *** Buried alive inside the castle walls, the Finnish Maiden immured still haunts the medieval building of Olavinlinna Castle. (The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle)

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Introduction
    00:01:20.763 = Show Open
    00:04:22.782 = The Encounters of Julie
    00:23:20.519 = The Bengal Boy With Two Heads
    00:28:28.185 = When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting
    00:40:42.712 = The Anguish of Archer Avenue
    00:52:55.223 = The Maiden Of Olavinlinna Castle
    00:59:10.079 = The American Murderess Who Disappeared In 1969
    01:07:05.788 = Court Cases Involving Ghosts
    01:17:25.209 = Show Close
    01:19:46.325 = Bloopers
    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “When The Catholic Church Goes Ghost Hunting” by Mariel Loveland for Ranker:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5b5y7fyc
    “The Anguish Of Archer Avenue” by Sabrina Ithal for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/x6sy6fxa
    “The American Murderess Who Disappeared in 1969” by Neil Patmore for All That’s Interesting:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/429crjvz
    “The Bengal Boy With Two Heads” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet (includes photos):https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3s3dpwme
    “Court Cases Involving Ghosts” by Jim Rowley for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mtpfhf5v
    “The Maiden of Olavinlinna Castle” posted at Moon Mausoleum: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ybfsypnj
    “The Encounters of Julie” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4696c2yx
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  • IN THIS EPISODE: An Oklahoma man strangles his fishing buddy to death… and then blames it on Bigfoot! We begin with that story! (Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy) *** As you know, I’m not just a podcaster but also a professional voice artist. One of the many things I do is narrating audio books. But up until recently I had no idea who some of my competition was for narrations. It turns out the voice behind many best-selling audiobooks is actually a serial killer. (Murderous Narration) *** Reports of werewolves are worldwide throughout history – from the English moors to the western United States you can find sightings of dogmen, werewolves, and the like. But Louisiana has one of the most interesting entries into Lycanthropy – at least it has an interesting name and history. It’s called the Rougarou. (Rougarou) *** X-ray photos are fascinating, but they are only for the eyes – not the ears, right? Well don’t be too sure about that. People in the Soviet Union found a very unique way to use X-rays in order to smuggle in their favorite tunes from West! (Bone Music) *** He roams the earth, and has done so for the past 2,000 years.. doomed never to die until the end of the world. His crime? Taunting Jesus at the Crucifixion. Is this simply an urban legend, or could there be some truth behind what has come to be known as “The Curse of the Wandering Jew?” (The Curse of the Wandering Jew) *** In 1922, Charles Osbourne was in an accident involving a hog… but that’s not the strange part. It’s the after-effects of that accident which caused him to continue to hiccup non-stop for almost seven decades! (My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years) *** In the 1980s workers in an English peat bog unearthed a body. And then another… and then yet another, and another… all apparent victims of violence. (The Bog Bodies of Lindow)

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    00:00.00.000 = Show Open
    00:03:20.808 = Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy
    00:09:17.351 = Bog Bodies of Lindow
    00:28:43.366 = Murderous Narration
    00:30:35.389 = Rougarou
    00:35:43.880 = Bone Music
    00:41:19.974 = Curse Of The Wandering Jew
    00:48:53.706 = My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years
    00:56:32.410 = Show Close
    00:58:56.092 = Bloopers

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Bog Bodies of Lindow” by Dave Sammut and Chantel Craig for ScienceHistory.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mxk49zw
    “Bigfoot Killed My Fishing Buddy” by Kaleena Fraga for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h4yj8t5
    “Murderous Narration” by Dave Basner for iHeart.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3byfzp3k
    “Rougarou” by Frank Kerner for PelicanStateOfMind.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc4csn4p
    “Bone Music” from NPR’s “All Things Considered”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yck7b3xb
    (BOOK: X-Ray Audio: The Strange Story of Soviet Music on the Bone)
    “The Curse of the Wandering Jew” from GotQuestions.org: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yzc3ntbf
    “My Hog Gave Me The Hiccups For 68 Years” by Kellie B. Gormly for Smithsonian Magazine:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ypnyfyta
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    One of the most popular radio shows in history, “The Shadow” went on the air in August of 1930. "Who knows what evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows!" The opening lines of the "Detective Story" program captivated listeners and are instantly recognizable even today. Originally the narrator of the series of macabre tales, the eerie voice known as The Shadow became so popular to listeners that "Detective Story" was soon renamed "The Shadow," and the narrator became the star of the old-time mystery radio series, which ran until 1954. A figure never seen, only heard, the Shadow was an invincible crime fighter. He possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. Besides his tremendous strength, he could defy gravity, speak any language, unravel any code, and become invisible with his famous ability to "cloud men's minds." Along with his team of operatives, the Shadow battled adversaries with chilling names like The Black Master, Kings of Crime, The Five Chameleons, and, of course, The Red Menace. The Shadow's exploits were also avidly followed by readers in The Shadow magazine, which began in 1931 following the huge success of the old-time mystery radio program. The magazine was published by Street & Smith, who had also sponsored the old-time mystery radio program. Over the course of 18 years, Street & Smith published 325 issues of The Shadow, each one containing a novel about the sinister crime fighter. These stories were written by Maxwell Grant, a fictional name created by the publishing company. Although several different people wrote under the pseudonym, Walter B. Gibson wrote most of the stories, 282 in all. Most of the novels published have been reprinted in paperback and The Shadow adventures remain popular today, with Shadow comic books, magazines, toys, games, cds and cassettes of old-time radio shows, and books bringing top dollar among collectors the world over.
    00:00:00.000 = INTRODUCTION
    00:01:54.735 = The Giant of Madras (May 16, 1948)
    00:27:03.054 = The Ruby of Karavahl (May 30, 1948)
    00:57:26.772 = Revenge Is Murder (September 19, 1948)
    01:27:54.467 = Death Is A Colored Dream (September 26, 1948)
    01:58:59.079 = Phantom Racketeer (October 03, 1948)
    02:27:47.080 = A Mask For Murder (October 10, 1948)
    02:55:44.830 = Dead Man’s Ride (October 17, 1948)
    03:26:14.433 = The Drum of Obi (October 24, 1948)
    03:56:23.501 = Murder By A Corpse (October 31, 1948)
    04:26:31.122 = Evil In The House (November 07, 1948)

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  • IN THIS EPISODE: It’s nickname is “Columbian Devil’s Breath” – and it’s so powerful it can turn perfectly healthy people into mindless zombies. We’ll look at the dangerous and deadly drug, Burundanga. (A Drug That Creates Zombies) *** The chastity belt has, through the ages, become more of a humorous analogy or punchline than the real thing. But then, that’s appropriate – seeing as it actually began as a middle-ages joke. (The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts) *** A fearsome witch, she is said to kidnap, roast, and eat children in the woods. No – this is not the story of Hansel and Gretel. This witch is much more terrifying – she is the Baba Yaga. (The Legend of Baba Yaga) *** The Oera Linda book is a manuscript written in a form of Old Frisian, purporting to cover historical, mythological, and religious themes of remote antiquity, from 2194 BC to 803 AD. Many are fascinated by what it says others claim it is a hoax or forgery. What is the truth behind the Oera Linda? (What Is The Oera Linda?)

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Show Open
    00:02:51.935 = A Drug That Creates Zombies
    00:11:17.445 = Freaky True Crimes
    00:30:18.586 = The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts
    00:38:12.772 = The Legend of Baba Yaga
    00:46:59.901 = What Is The Oera Linda?
    00:58:13.788 = Bloopers

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “A Drug That Creates Zombies” by Brandon Michaels for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckryre8
    “Freaky True Crimes” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Times: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf
    “The Strange Truth Behind Chastity Belts” by Genevieve Carlton for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc7nzbfx
    “The Legend of Baba Yaga” by Genevieve Carlton for All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8urkfa
    “What Is The Oera Linda?” by Bipin Dimri for Historic Mysteries: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yttpw84r
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    Originally aired: March, 2022

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  • IN THIS EPISODE: Is an alien liquid invading our planet? We’ll look at covert operations, suspicious deaths, and what appear to be intelligent substances – all of which are being kept a secret from us. (The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth) *** The Freemasons. The Knights Templar. The Skull and Bones. Secret societies are already ripe for conspiracy theories – but what about the theory that they are also tied to extraterrestrials? (Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens) *** We have our own opinions about aliens and what their intentions might be – but what do the aliens think about us and what do they think our intentions are? If one scientist is to be believed, it isn’t flattering. (Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy)

    YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS…
    00:00.00.000 = Introduction
    00:01:34.665 = Show Open
    00:03:28.623 = The Alien Black Goo (Part 1)
    00:16:51.778 = The Alien Black Good (Part 2)
    00:29:30.883 = Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens
    00:52:30.686 = Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy

    SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “The Alien Black Goo Invading Earth” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckuzjxb
    VIDEO: David Griffin Interview About Black Goo, Marconi, etc: https://weirddarkness.com/david-griffin-interviewed-about-black-goo/
    “Secret Societies And Ancient Aliens” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdb9xzn2
    BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and Secret Societies” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3v2YSRH
    BOOK: “Ancient Aliens and JFK” by Mike Bara: https://amzn.to/3PnJQ0P
    PHOTO: Does this photo show Albert Thomas winking at President Lyndon Johnson? https://bit.ly/3PpMpzI
    “Aliens Consider Us a Threat To The Galaxy” from Anomalien: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/my48zf3
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    Originally aired: July, 2022

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