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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by...
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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.
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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories
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17 MAY 2025 · A terrifying urban legend meant to scare children became all too real when a former janitor turned the shadows of Staten Island into his hunting ground.
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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 young girl is serenaded by a ghostly boy. (The Ghost of Allan) *** Strange and terrifying things begin to happen after two children play with a Ouija board in a 200-year-old house that used to be a funeral home. (My Brothers’ Strange Visitors) *** Is it possible that Dracula wasn’t a vampire after all? (Dracula – Not a Vampire) *** California diners flock to an establishment for good food, good wine, and spirits…especially the ghostly kind. (The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery) *** Once, "Cropsey" was just an urban legend, the boogeyman of Staten Island – but now, he is real. (Cropsey Comes To Life)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:00:48.196 = Show Open
00:02:28.255 = Cropsey: The Boogeyman Comes To Life
00:06:11.705 = Dracula, Not A Vampire?
00:10:31.107 = The Ghost of Allan
00:19:02.378 = My Brother’s Strange Visitors
00:24:45.648 = The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery
00:29:55.014 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Ghost of Allan” by Weirdo family member Sheila Pugh: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/n6nvzdcu
“My Brother’s Strange Visitors” by Carli for MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/kjb5vusk
“Dracula – Not a Vampire” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y2h9mvz
“The Blue Lady of the Moss Beach Distillery” by Jim Hunt: (website no longer exists)
“Cropsey Comes to Life” posted at The LineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8rw7286w
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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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: September, 2019
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/cropsey
17 MAY 2025 · A couple’s new home reveals a disturbing history when unexplained noises lead them to uncover what was never meant to be found. Hear the story from The Hermit’s Cave – “The House With a Past!” | #RetroRadio EP0409
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Infernal Triangle” (March 05, 1976) ***WD
00:47:02.859 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 24, 1945)
01:12:09.539 = Have Gun Will Travel, “In An Evil Time” (May 24, 1959)
01:36:22.039 = The Hermit’s Cave, “The House With a Past” (June 27, 1937)
02:00:36.439 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Chris Pomeroy” (1947-1948) ***WD
02:24:42.139 = Sherlock Holmes, “Strange Case of the Iron Box” (December 31, 1945) ***WD
02:52:44.339 = Inner Sanctum, “Corridor of Doom” (October 23, 1945)
03:22:09.239 = The Key, “Chicken” (1956) ***WD
03:46:40.809 = Lights Out, “Battle of the Magicians” (July 27, 1946)
04:16:39.229 = The LineUp, “The Harrowing Handball Haggada Case” (June 12, 1951)
04:41:31.499 = Macabre, “The Avenger” (December 18, 1961) ***WD
05:09:04.466 = 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
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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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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CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0409
Transcribed
17 MAY 2025 · On a stormy night filled with board games and boredom, two siblings answer a knock at the door — only to find two very strange visitors whose motives are anything but clear.
FREE Word Search and Crossword puzzles, plus a fun Q&A for you and your kids to see how closely they were paying attenetion to the story! https://weirddarkness.com/mt-checkmate
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/
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Weird Darkness©, 2025
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2025
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16 MAY 2025 · Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/ThomasMantell
In 1948, a decorated pilot chased a massive unidentified object into the sky — and what happened next remains one of the most mysterious and controversial UFO deaths in American history.
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Most of us would say it’s difficult to understand how someone who was responsible for deliberately killing hundreds of people could be elevated to the status of a hero. However, those who speak in favor of Gulia Tofana say her motives and actions were justified. (She Poisoned 600 Men) *** During the last 300 years, at least 200 cases of Spontaneous Human Combustion have been registered around the world. What is causing this to happen, and can it be stopped? (The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion) *** Can an ambulance be haunted? The story I share with you might convince you it is. (Ambulance Turmoil) *** What led Captain Thomas Mantell on a chase to his death? (The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter) *** Does something evil reside in the Hollywood Forever Cemetery in Los Angeles? (Hollywood Forever) *** The U.S. civil war was the bloodiest of all American wars – but the bloodiest was a Confederate prison holding Union soldiers. (Hell Hole of the Confederacy) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders) *** Is it possible that Bill Ramsey is, in fact, a real life werewolf? (The Southend Werewolf) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:02:13.380 = Show Open
00:04:28.402 = The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion
00:09:57.484 = Ambulance Turmoil
00:11:58.908 = The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter
00:20:56.904 = The Woman Known As “E”
00:28:54.484 = The Poisoned 600 Men
00:34:49.466 = Hell Hole Of The Confederacy
00:54:13.585 = Hollywood Forever
00:57:44.481 = The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders”
01:02:02.281 = Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf
01:11:59.497 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
https://weirddarkness.com/ThomasMantell
“She Poisoned 600 Men” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/y5pkrmdh
“The Unexplained Phenomenon of Spontaneous Human Combustion” posted at MessageToEagle.com: (link no longer exists)
“Ambulance Turmoil” from the GhostsNGhouls website (link no longer exists)
“The Thomas Mantell UFO Encounter” by Les Hewitt for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2ayxysc
“The Woman Known as E” by George Boggs, dedicated to Ginny (ElviraDark6) on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/willythewave
“Hell Hole Of The Confederacy” by unknown author (link no longer exists)
“Hollywood Forever” posted at YourGhostStories.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ndfwpx3r
“The Eerie Similarities of the Erdington Murders” posted at TheLineUp.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5h46wywn
“Bill Ramsey, The Southend Werewolf” from Paranorms.com (website no longer exists)
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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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: August, 2018
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ThomasMantell
Transcribed
16 MAY 2025 · During the Victorian era, a wave of self-proclaimed mediums used emerging technology, psychological tricks, and sleight of hand to convince grieving families they were speaking to the dead.
Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/SeanceCharlatans
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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: Victorian era séances – where mediums claimed to bridge the living and the dead with mysterious rituals and eerie phenomena. But they had some elaborate tricks and illusions up their sleeves, all with the intention of misleading millions with the promise of communicating beyond the grave – and lining their own pockets, of course. (Secrets of the Seance Charlatans) *** Underneath the Nevada desert a 13-year-old Marc Brooks was exploring – and encountered the unknown. A secret chamber, a mysterious artifact, and a chilling humanoid creature defies explanation. What lies underground in the desert? (Reptile Men And Underground Bases) *** From charitable beginnings to centuries of cruelty, Bedlam – England's first mental hospital – has a shocking history. It’s dark past of inhumane treatments and public spectacles are such well-known atrocities that we’ve eventually come to use the word “bedlam” to describe uproar and confusion. We’ll take a look at the chilling stories of the hospital that started it all. (Nightmare at Bedlam) *** The 1976 Chowchilla school bus kidnapping saw 26 California children abducted, buried alive, and held for ransom — then they miraculously escaped. (The Chowchilla Kidnapping) *** Spells, magic and curses have captivated the human imagination from the beginning of time. From ancient Egyptian tombs to modern-day superstitions, beliefs in the supernatural have shaped history, influenced cultures, and continue to fascinate us today. Why does magical misfortune still hold such an interest for us? (Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells) *** A man almost crashed an entire country's economy by tricking a bank into printing real money for him? It was one of the most audacious schemes in financial history, flooding Portugal with millions in genuine but unauthorized banknotes. It was great while it lasted – but the crash was brutal! (The Man Who Almost Broke a Country) *** Urraca Mesa is a mysterious table mountain in New Mexico where compasses spin wildly, and ghostly blue lights dance in the night. It’s full of stories of vanished ancient tribes and terrifying supernatural encounters with evil spirits. It’s a hotspot for unexplained phenomena and those who seek it. We’ll learn some of the eerie secrets of the Urraca Mesa. (The Urraca Mesa Portal) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview
00:03:21.893 = Show Open
00:06:46.207 = Secrets of the Seance Charlatans
00:17:18.410 = Nightmare At Bedlam
00:25:50.879 = Reptile Men and Underground Bases
00:33:32.917 = The Chowchilla Kidnapping
00:37:32.781 = Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells
00:46:43.884 = The Man Who Almost Broke a Country’s Economy
00:53:51.342 = The Urraca Mesa Portal
00:59:48.280 = Bizarre Name Changes
01:07:24.331 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Reptile Men And Underground Bases” source: Marc Lowth at UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/64vrrh66
“The Chowchilla Kidnapping” source: Jessica O’Connor at AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/cxefxjks
“The Man Who Almost Broke a Country’s Economy” source: Kaushik Patowary at AmusingPlanet.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p94ykzw
“Magic, Curses and Supernatural Spells” source: Liz Leafloor at Ancient-Origins.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3yk42ksb
“The Urraca Mesa Portal” source: Zoe Mitchell at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4x2t99mc
“Secrets of the Seance Charlatans” source: Liv Pasquarelli at Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9x54v9
“Nightmare at Bedlam” source: Bipin Dimri at HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p93tt8c
“Bizarre Name Changes” source: Jeffrey Morris at ListVerse.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/29xt7j5u
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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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: Jiune 25, 2024
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SeanceCharlatans
Transcribed
16 MAY 2025 · A woman trying to sell her house is plagued by eerie phone calls from a mysterious number — calls that seem to know her deepest fears. Hear the story from Fear On 4, “Snipe 3909!” | #RetroRadio EP0408
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Monk and Hangman’s Daughter” (March 04, 1976)
00:47:02.759 = Dark Fantasy, “Debt From The Past” (January 16, 1942) ***WD
01:11:29.009 = Diary of Fate, “Craig Norton” (April 20, 1948) ***WD
01:40:13.899 = Fear on 4, “Snipe 3909” (January 15, 1989)
02:10:00.999 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Methodical to a Fault” (Late 1940s)
02:15:16.766 = Future Tense, “Tunnel Under the World” (May 22, 1974) ***WD
02:42:09.709 = Gang Busters, “Triple Threat Bandit” (December 27, 1947)
03:06:42.819 = The Green Hornet, “A Racket Robs the Cradle” (August 17, 1939)
03:36:09.589 = The Hall of Fantasy, He Who Follows Me” (March 11, 1950)
04:00:47.899 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “The Painted Smile” (April 18, 1952) ***WD
04:26:06.029 = BBC’s Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)
04:53:01.529 = 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
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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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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CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0408
Transcribed
H.G. Wells’ “THE REMARKABLE CASE OF DAVIDSON’S EYES” - A Classic Science Fiction tale from a master!
16 MAY 2025 · A man collapses in a laboratory and wakes to find his vision hijacked — now seeing, in real time, a distant island he’s never visited, with no way to control what his eyes reveal.
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: A.I. voices are NEVER used in the podcast.,.. EVER! This true crime and paranormal podcast is narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday, and this time I’m bringing you a short story from H.G. Wells about what we would probably consider today, “remote viewing” – but in a more permanent and unintentional manner. It’s a story he wrote back in 1895 entitled, ”The Remarkable Case of Davidson’s Eyes”.
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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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: March 28, 2024
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/DavidsonsEyes
Transcribed
16 MAY 2025 · A mild-mannered poultry farmer calmly confesses to murder in this chilling tale where charm, calculation, and cold-blooded brutality go hand in hand.
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: A.I. voices are NEVER used in the podcast.,.. EVER! This true crime and paranormal podcast is narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday and this week it’s a story published in 1957 in the hardback anthology, “Alfred Hitchcock Presents: Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do On TV”. Written by Arthur Williams, the story was also used and adapted for “The Late Alfred Hitchcock Presents” radio show for the BBC in 2010 as part of the five part series of dramatizations of stories deemed too unsuitable for the original Alfred Hitchcock Presents television series. If Alfred Hitchcock liked it this much, and the TV networks thought it was too much for audiences in the mid 1950’s… I can only assume it will be just perfect for our consumption.
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Being a Murderer Myself” by Arthur Williams, from the anthology “Alfred Hitchcock Presents Stories They Wouldn’t Let Me Do On TV”: https://amzn.to/2U59cIY
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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
= = = = =
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 21, 2021
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BeingAMurdererMyself
Transcribed
15 MAY 2025 · Was The Grinning Man a visitor from Lanulos — or was something far darker hiding behind the disturbing smile?
Download the FREE WORD SEARCH and CROSSWORD For This Episode: https://weirddarkness.com/IndridColdAlienDemon
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IN THIS EPISODE: We have a story of soldiers and spirits that dates back to the Battle of Antietam Creek, the bloodiest single day of the Civil War. The story of the Irish Brigade – and the ghosts left behind. (“Charge Of The Irish Brigade”) *** The fear of being buried alive has been a constant companion of mankind for as long time as anyone can remember. It’s due to this fear that we have safety coffins still in use today, more than 200 years after their invention. (“The Strange History Of Safety Coffins”) *** In one particular hospital, the staff avoid booking people into Room 228 – and for good reason. (“Haunted Hospital Room”) *** A sewing machine salesman sees a car speeding towards him – a car like none he had ever seen. When the passenger gets out, he has a terrifyingly large grin, and spoke to him – but without using any words. (“Indrid Cold: The Grinning Man”) *** Cloven footprints are found in new-fallen snow. That in itself would not be strange, except that the creature that left the prints was only walking on two legs. (“The 1855 Devil’s Footprints”) *** What is the earliest memory you have of your childhood? One girl has a memory of floating over her own body – when she was only three years old. But that was only the beginning. (“I Have This Vivid Memory”) *** John Emil List planned the murders so carefully, he almost got away with it. In fact, it took 18 years to catch him. (“John List: The Perfect Family Man Who Killed His Perfect Family”) *** Weirdo family member Kara Moore tells us about the town she grew up in – with too many ghosts and specters to count. (“The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat”) *** Gangsters, guns and ghosts… they’ve all resided at Kansas City’s Union Station. (“The Kansas City Massacre”) *** If you live in a house that seven generations of your family have lived and died in, you have to expect there might be a little bit of paranormal activity. (“The Spirit Of Our Grandfather Won’t Leave Us Alone”) *** Dorothy Dingley haunted a young farm boy back in the 1600’s. But now it appears she has come back… or she has never left. (“The Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley”) *** Ghosts have been seen in bathroom… but do ghosts ever need to use the bathroom? It appears one did. (“The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom”) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:03.088 = Show Open
00:04:13.155 = Indrid Cold, The Grinning Man
00:10:23.302 = Charge of the Irish Brigade
00:18:48.363 = Haunted Hospital Room
00:20:22.407 = The Strange History of Safety Coffins
00:27:58.829 = I Have This Vivid Memory
00:30:16.747 = The 1855 Devil’s Footprints Mystery
00:36:34.602 = John List: The Perfect Man Who Killed His Perfect Family
00:41:28.639 = The Kansas City Massacre
01:03:23.840 = Haunted Student Apartment Occupied By a Friendly Ghost
01:04:30.894 = Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley
01:19:21.544 = The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom
01:20:44.925 = The Spirit of Our Grandfather
01:22:41.702 = The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat
01:32:53.844 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Charge Of The Irish Brigade” written by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p3m8t8s
“The Strange History of Safety Coffins”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46xkwd6v
“Haunted Hospital Room”: (link no longer valid)
“Indrid Cold: The Grinning Man” written by Les Hewitt: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/45by2wa7
“The 1855 Devil’s Footprints Mystery” written by Boban Docevski: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/22a9dnmd
“I Have This Vivid Memory” was submitted anonymously to https://weirddarkness.com/
“John List: The Perfect Family Man Who Killed His Perfect Family”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/392yt322
“Haunted Student Apartment Occupied By A Friendly Ghost” submitted anonymously:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/03/20/haunted-student-apartment-occupied-by-a-friendly-ghost/
“The Ghost of St. Clair’s Defeat” submitted by Kara Moore to WeirdDarkness.com:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/03/19/the-ghosts-of-st-clairs-defeat/
“The Spirit Of Our Grandfather Won’t Leave Us Alone” written by John Waken:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/03/16/the-spirit-of-our-grandfather-wont-ever-leave-us-in-peace/
“The Cornish Ghost of Dorothy Dingley” written by G. Michael Vasey:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/03/16/the-cornish-ghost-of-dorothy-dingley/
“The Ghost Who Used Our Bathroom” written by Michelle Walton:https://www.myhauntedlifetoo.com/2018/03/15/the-ghost-who-used-our-bathroom/
“The Kansas City Massacre” written by Troy Taylor: https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/kansascity/
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Originally aired: August 2019
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/IndridColdAlienDemon
15 MAY 2025 · A greedy sea captain returns to a remote island for hidden treasure—only to find the ghostly crew he murdered waiting beneath the waves! Hear this old time radio tale from Creeps By Night! | #RetroRadio EP0407
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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Half a Life” (February 27, 1976) ***WD
00:47:15.599 = The Confession, “Roger S. Chapman” (September 13, 1953)
01:17:08.559 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944)
01:46:19.489 = Sounds of Darkness, “Day In Winter” (February 10, 1970) ***WD
02:11:04.309 = The Devil and Mr. O, “Mr. Freak” (October 15, 1971) ***WD
02:36:02.859 = Dimension X, “Nightmare” (June 10, 1951) ***WD
03:01:05.589 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Journey Into The Unknown” (November 21, 1944)
03:12:23.059 = The Creaking Door, “Don’t Take My Blood” (January 05, 1965) ***WD
03:43:30.149 = Eleventh Hour, “Your Love Is Showing” (1941-1946)
04:07:44.489 = Escape, “A Shipment of Mute Fate” (March 29, 1948)
04:37:06.629 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Secret – From All The Trappings” (April 23, 1958) ***WD
04:56:42.806 = 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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Award-winning podcast of true stories of the paranormal, supernatural, legends, lore, the strange and bizarre, true crime, conspiracy, mysterious, macabre, unsolved and unexplained -- seven days a week! Hosted by professional voice actor Darren Marlar, named one of the “Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal.
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| Organization | Darren Marlar |
| Categories | True Crime , History , Documentary |
| Website | weirddarkness.com |
| darren@marlarhouse.com |
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