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  • THE MIRROR MADE ME DO IT: The Day Oliver's Reflection Ruined His Life

    THE MIRROR MADE ME DO IT: The Day Oliver's Reflection Ruined His Life
    Apr 19 2025
    Watch the VIDEO VERSION: https://youtu.be/zt1o1tRzxuE

    “The Malicious Mirror” Written by Gary Brand, Narrated by Darren Marlar #MicroTerrors
    Oliver’s reflection had always been a little off — but he didn’t expect it to steal his life for a day of pranks.
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    Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025
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    https://weirddarkness.com/microterrors-maliciousmirror
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    8 mins
  • HE HAS TO STOP THAT EVIL CAR THAT HAS NO DRIVER, BUT KEEPS ATTACKING PEOPLE!

    HE HAS TO STOP THAT EVIL CAR THAT HAS NO DRIVER, BUT KEEPS ATTACKING PEOPLE!
    Apr 19 2025
    In a dystopian future, a man is on a mission to destroy a rogue, self-aware vehicle. These autonomous cars have turned against humanity, and the man’s journey is both a personal vendetta and a battle against the rise of machine dominance. Hear the story “Devil Car” from MindWebs! | #RetroRadio EP0385

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “What The Shepherd Saw” (January 12, 1976) ***WD
    00:47:59.929 = Beyond Midnight, “Arthur’s Return” (March 20, 1970) ***WD
    01:15:01.599 = MindWebs, “Devil Car” (October 20, 1978)
    01:44:19.163 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Kidnap Caper” (1965) ***WD
    01:46:43.947 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD
    02:16:55.229 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947)
    02:47:21.389 = Molle’ Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946)
    03:17:31.339 = Mr. District Attorney, “Sinister Cinema” (May 05, 1948)
    03:48:20.369 = Murder at Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 08, 1947)
    04:15:44.179 = The Black Museum, “Walking Stick” (1952) ***WD
    04:42:27.049 = Mysterious Traveler, “I Won’t Die Alone” (May 11, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
    05:11:00.397 = Show Close

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    5 hrs and 12 mins
  • TO DIE IN THE OLD WEST: Quick Triggers and Quicker Deaths

    TO DIE IN THE OLD WEST: Quick Triggers and Quicker Deaths
    Apr 19 2025
    The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons – but when danger came, it carved legends in blood, bullets, and bone.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateDISCLAIMER: 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 Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00.00.000 = Lead-In00:01:31.179 = Show Open00:04:10.280 = To Die In The Old West00:18:52.437 = The Hidebehind00:21:49.129 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon00:26:57.373 = The Lyndia Morel Incident00:40:52.320 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland00:48:47.321 = The Myth of Crocker Island00:56:39.194 = The Centerville Monster00:58:37.502 = Show Close, Verse, and Final ThoughtSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose:https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk“To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2“The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en“The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf“The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v8yewbr“The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2d6fbz5h“The Myth of Crocker Island” source: Kaushik Patowary: Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdz38sce“The Centerville Monster” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h8wpeee=====(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 29, 2024EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ToDieInTheOldWest
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    1 hr
  • THE IMMORTAL VAMPIRE AT 1039 ROYAL STREET: The Curious and Creepy Case of Jacques St. Germain

    THE IMMORTAL VAMPIRE AT 1039 ROYAL STREET: The Curious and Creepy Case of Jacques St. Germain
    Apr 19 2025
    When a charming stranger arrived in New Orleans, no one suspected he might be a 200-year-old aristocrat with a taste for blood.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Was a New Orleans neighborhood home to an immortal vampire in the early 1900s? (Vampire in New Orleans) *** A young girl disappeared in Yosemite National Park back in 1981. To this day no one knows where she is, and some say a paranormal cause is to blame. (A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite) *** After Lori Erica Ruff's death, her husband discovered he had been married to a complete stranger. Because Lori Erica Ruff never existed. (The Woman Without an Identity) *** Was there a plot to murder Marconi scientists in the 1980s? (The Marconi Murders)

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00.00.000 = Lead-In
    00:00:41.374 = Show Open
    00:02:10.004 = The Immortal Vampire of New Orleans
    00:19:01.268 = A Supernatural Disappearance In Yosemite
    00:30:10.938 = The Woman Without An Identity
    00:37:16.973 = The Marconi Murders
    00:52:15.505 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “Vampire In New Orleans” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IrlOTU
    “A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite” by Beth Elias: http://bit.ly/2v94zOB
    “The Woman Without an Identity” by Stephanie Webber: http://bit.ly/2UBMIyO
    ‘The Marconi Murders” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VR1PRC
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    Originally aired: June 16, 2020
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampire
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    54 mins
  • HORROR BY GASLIGHT: Chilling Unsolved Murders That Haunted The Victorian Era Beyond Jack the Ripper

    HORROR BY GASLIGHT: Chilling Unsolved Murders That Haunted The Victorian Era Beyond Jack the Ripper
    Apr 18 2025
    Gaslit streets, shadowy crimes, and killers who vanished without a trace — these haunting Victorian-era murders remain unsolved more than a century later.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: The fog-shrouded streets of Victorian England – where gaslit alleys concealed dark secrets and justice often remained elusive. From the gruesome "Shakespeare" murder that had London wondering if Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic, to dismembered bodies scattered along the Thames, to high society poisonings that scandalized the nation, the Boxing Day slaughter of the Murphy siblings, the Christmas Eve killing of actress Harriet Buswell, the strange death of Charles Bravo that exposed a scandalous love triangle, and more. In an era of rudimentary forensics and primitive police work, these murderers vanished into history, leaving behind only questions and theories. These crimes from the 1800s remain unsolved today – just as they were over a century ago.

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and East River Shadows” (Short Story Lead-In)
    00:07:15.256 = Show Open
    00:10:36.687 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 1
    00:25:14.532 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 2
    00:39:17.189 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 3
    00:50:37.114 = THE THAMES TORSO MURDERS: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer
    01:13:31.020 = THE BALHAM MYSTERY: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo
    01:35:48.075 = BLOOD ON BOXING DAY: The Gatton Murders
    01:47:56.775 = THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF MADELEINE SMITH; Love, Poison, and Mystery
    02:01:50.405 = BRADFORD BUTCHERY: The Tragic Case of John Gill
    02:19:09.778 = THE GRIMWOOD MURDER: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene
    02:34:00.843 = CHRISTMAS MURDER OF A FORGOTTEN ACTRESS: The Case of Harriet Busman
    02:49:39.560 = THE PIMLICO POISONINGS: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery
    02:59:58.344 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    (Includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UnsolvedVictorian
    BOOK: “Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper — Case Closed" (2002) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3Y51Bsl
    BOOK: "Chasing the Ripper" (2014) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3GaZuNs
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    3 hrs and 1 min
  • SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER

    SNOWSTORM TERROR AT SILVER LINE DINER
    Apr 18 2025
    After a long drive through a snowy mountain pass, Mark stumbles into a warm, welcoming diner – where the coffee is strong, the cook is stronger, and the only thing on the menu is terror.

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    IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fictional horror and suspense!

    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:38.861 = Hospitality (Snowstorm Terror at Silver Line Diner), Part 1
    00:13:22.273 = Hospitality, Part 2
    00:27:48.216 = Hospitality, Part 3
    00:45:39.317 = A Holy Terror, Part 1
    00:54:44.978 = A Holy Terror, Part 2
    01:15:30.858 = A Holy Terror, Part 3
    01:22:01.474 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

    SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
    “A Holy Terror” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/enb8h3bz
    “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/
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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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    "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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    Originally aired: April 22, 2021
    EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SilverLineDiner
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still?

    What If You Could Have Your EVERY DESIRE? What If They Were Granted By SATAN? Would You Still?
    Apr 17 2025
    A young man encounters a mysterious figure who claims to be the nephew of Satan. This being offers to grant the villager’s every desire, leading to a series of events that reveal the dark consequences of getting everything one wishes for! Hear “The Mysterious Stranger” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0384

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mysterious Stranger” (January 11, 1976) ***WD
    00:48:00.279 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The Nameless Day” (1936)
    01:14:25.879 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Ex-Con Candidate” (1945-1951) ***WDLQ
    01:39:58.589 = Sherlock Holmes, “A Scandal In Bohemia” (December 10, 1945) ***WD
    02:09:46.399 = Inner Sanctum, “Shadow of Death” (October 02, 1945)
    02:40:37.659 = Lights Out, “The Story of Mr. Maggs” (December 01, 1942) ***WDLQ
    03:07:51.179 = The LineUp, “Bromell And Bellows Bloody Bullet Case” (April 24, 1951)
    03:33:55.299 = Macabre, “Man In The Mirror” (November 27, 1961) ***WD
    04:03:39.069 = Philip Marlowe, “Last Laugh” (April 02, 1949) ***WD
    04:34:16.379 = The Black Mass, “Atrophy” (October 10, 1964) ***WD
    05:00:50.024 = Show Close
    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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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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    5 hrs and 2 mins
  • IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?!

    IS THIS CHILD HUMAN, OR MONSTER? Why Is It Chained Up In The Basement?!
    Apr 17 2025
    A mysterious child is chained in a basement by its parents. As the story unfolds, subtle hints suggest that the child is not entirely human – its body secretes green fluid, and it moves in unsettling ways. Hear the story “Born of Man And Woman” on Future Tense! | #RetroRadio EP0383

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    CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
    00:00:00.000 = Show Open
    00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Man That Corrupted Hadleyburg” (January 09, 1976) ***WD
    00:48:04.969 = Five After The Hour, “Light Wife” (October 17, 1945) ***WD
    01:12:21.859 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Book Case” (Late 1940s)
    01:19:43.839 = Future Tense, “Born of Man And Woman” (May 16, 1974) ***WD
    01:48:31.689 = Gang Busters, “Supersonic Safecrackers” (December 06, 1947)
    02:15:07.119 = The Green Hornet, “The Lawyer Beats the Law” (August 08, 1939)
    02:45:17.919 = The Hall of Fantasy, “The Judge’s House” (April 03, 1947) ***WD
    03:12:59.309 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Faith, Lime and Charity” (March 21, 1952) ***WD
    03:39:15.899 = (BBC) Haunted, Tales of the Supernatural, “Listen To The Silence” (August 02, 1980) ***WD
    04:08:24.529 = The Haunting Hour, “Second Chance” (August 03, 1945)
    04:34:21.479 = Have Gun Will Travel, “Gun Shy” (May 03, 1959)
    04:58:38.119 = Show Close

    (ADU) = Air Date Unknown
    (LQ) = Low Quality
    ***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
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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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    WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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    5 hrs
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