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Dark Corners

David Allen Voylesdavidallenvoyles.com
Dark Corners with David Allen Voyles features original tales of terror narrated by the author himself in the vein of old classic radio shows like Lights Out and Inner Sanctum. But beware...these tales are even darker. The eerie, beautiful music by dark ambient musician/composer Mombi Yuleman further ensures a spine-tingling experience for those brave enough to venture into the Dark Corners.
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Episodes

Ep. 13: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Night Flight"

Wraiths of the Appalachian comes to a roaring conclusion in this thirteenth and final episode as Eddie and the phantom wolfdog Snarly Yow follow their last directions from the mysterious Mr. D, which take them to South Mountain State Park in Maryland. But the adventure doesn't end there. You'll have to finish the rest of this terrifying wild ride to reach the terrifying climax of this final chapter of ghosts, cryptids, and other "ultra-terrestrials."

Oct 26, 202139 min

Ep. 12: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Sheepsquatch"

Like most people, our reluctant ghost hunter and adventurer had never heard of Sheepsquatch, the local cryptid embraced by the people of Fairmont, West Virginia, but in this twelfth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie learns plenty after he meets a band of local musicians who invite him and Snarly Yow out for a night of unforgettable splendor and terror.

Oct 19, 202139 min

Ep. 11: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Masquerade"

The two-part adventure in Flatwoods, WV, continues in this eleventh episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian when a fun festival celebrating the Flatwoods Monster turns incredibly dark for Eddie and the phantom dog, Snarly Yow.

Oct 12, 202128 min

Ep. 10: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "It Came to Flatwoods"

In Episode 10 of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie and Snarly Yow find themselves in an area of West Virginia known for alien encounters, especially one visit from a possible extra-terrestrial known locally as The Flatwoods Monster. Just as Eddie feels he might be able to unwind and enjoy himself, he makes a fascinating discovery at the local Flatwoods Monster annual festival.

Oct 05, 202121 min

Ep. 9: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Kentucky Goblins"

Ep. 9, the conclusion of a two-part segment of Wraiths of the Appalachian in which Eddie and the wolfdog Snarly Yow collect more questions than answers as they endure a night of terror and confusion at the hands of devilish creatures in Hopkinsville, Kentucky that seem bent on destruction and mayhem.

Sep 28, 202125 min

Ep. 8: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Spirits from the Past'

Episode 8, the first part of a terrifying two-part segment in the ongoing story of Wraiths of the Appalachian in which Eddie and the phantom wolfdog Snarly Yow arrive in the small but infamous town of Hopkinsville, Kentucky, the site of much supernatural lore, including psychics, cryptids, and ghosts.

Sep 21, 202124 min

Interlude

In this brief, bonus broadcast, the mysterious Mr. D addresses the listeners of Wraiths of the Appalachian directly with a few philosophical thoughts about ghosts, fate, and spooky things in general.

Sep 18, 20215 min

Ep. 6: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Curses"

As they travel to their next destination in the sixth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie presses Mr. D for more answers about the ghostly occurrences which they seem fated to experience. Will Eddie and Snarly Yow meet the infamous Bell Witch as they visit the spooky cave near the farm where she lived in Tennessee? Part One of a terrifying two-part segment.

Sep 07, 202119 min

Ep. 5: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Phantoms from the Outer Region"

Even scientists have never been able to fully explain the phenomenon of the ghostly Brown Mountain Lights, but in this fifth episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie and the mysterious wolfdog Snarly Yow have their own story to add to the ghost lore of this haunted site in the mountains of Western NC.

Aug 31, 202135 min

Ep. 4: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Night Visions"

The exciting conclusion (Episode 4) of the two-part segment in which Eddie and the wolfdog Snarly Yow experience a terrifying night with the Moon-Eyed People at Fort Mountain, Georgia offers a wild possibility for the origin of these mysterious, lost people. If Eddie can believe his own eyes, that is.

Aug 24, 202130 min

Ep. 3: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Two's Company"

Eddie and his new companion, the wolfdog Snarly Yow, seek answers from the invisible and evasive Mr. D about the ghostly adventures that await them as they travel to their next destination, an old fort in northeastern Georgia with a mysterious history of a lost race of possibly "ultra-terrestrial" beings. Part One of a terrifying two-part segment.

Aug 17, 202122 min

Ep. 2: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "The Devil's Tramping Ground"

In the second episode of Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie finds himself camping on the site where, according to local ghost stories, the Devil plans his evil mischief. Eddie makes an interesting but scary ally during this frightening encounter, which takes place on one of North Carolina's many haunted sites.

Aug 10, 202121 min

Ep. 1: Wraiths of the Appalachian, "Shaking Loose"

In the first episode of Season Three, Wraiths of the Appalachian, Eddie Bowen, frustrated with the lack of direction in his life and feeling lost, sets out through the Appalachian region of the southeastern US in his '66 Volkswagon van to find himself. He receives instruction from a disturbing, bodiless voice that will lead him on the journey of a lifetime–a journey on which he will meet the first of many frightening, supernatural beings.

Aug 03, 202122 min

Dark Holidays 2020, Episode 3: Santa and the Haunted House

It stands to reason that when Santa visits the homes of children all over the world, some of those houses have to be haunted. David Allen Voyles narrates his humorous tale with that premise in "Santa and the Haunted House," the third and last episode for the Dark Corners Dark Holidays mini-season. The delightfully dark sounds for the story were created just for this episode by dark ambient musician Mombi Yuleman.

Dec 25, 202025 min

Dark Holidays 2020, Episode 2: Two Yuletide Tales of Horror

Fans of The Twilight Zone will definitely enjoy this second episode in the Dark Corners Dark Holidays mini-season for 2020 which includes two short tales. "A Christmas Wish" is a piece of flash-fiction that reminds us that while some holiday wishes can come true, that's not always a good thing. In the second story, "A Promise Kept," two spinster sisters experience a Christmas Eve that they will never forget.

Dec 08, 202020 min

Dark Holidays 2020, Episode 1: Up on the Rooftop

Dark ambient musician Mombi Yuleman created the haunting music and eerie sounds especially for this horror tale written and narrated by David Allen Voyles. Two children hear a terrifying tale from their grandfather on Christmas Eve that may just scare them to death.

Nov 25, 202020 min

Witch-Works, Episode 13: Leaves, an Epilogue

Witch-Works comes to its final conclusion in this epilogue in which some questions are answered and others are raised. Witch-Works, written and narrated by David Allen Voyles, is based upon the music compilation also called Witch-Works created by dark ambient musician Mombi Yuleman. This album and other works by the artist can be found, streamed, and purchased at mombiyuleman.bandcamp.com. This story and David Allen Voyles's other written works are available on Amazon.

Oct 28, 20209 min

Witch-Works, Episode 12: Samhain City

Maria Bay is hardly recognizable, at least as Harold O’Bannon presents it to Daniel in Chapter 12 of Witch-Works. Daniel questions his sanity and faces the ultimate decision.

Oct 28, 202021 min

Witch Works, Episode 11: No Ordinary Hayride

In Episode 11, Daniel and Laura try to enjoy a Halloween fall festival that has unintended frights and end up with a terrifying experience that is indeed "No Ordinary Hayride."

Oct 14, 202047 min

Witch Works, Episode 9: Through the Pumpkin Swamp

In Episode 9 of Witch-Works, we find that the unresolved deaths in Maria Bay have not set well with Sheriff Kovitz. After an unpleasant interrogation of Daniel Thompson, he has an interesting walk “Through the Pumpkin Swamp.”

Sep 16, 202019 min

Witch Works, Episode 8: VauDou Dolls

In Episode 8 of Witch-Works, one of Harold O'Bannon's old employees finds that it's not wise to betray the previous owner of the old toy factory, even though O'Bannon's been dead for decades.

Sep 02, 202030 min

Witch Works, Episode 7: Li'l Breath Sucker

Episode 7 of Witch-Works reveals a big secret from Daniel's family history, and Daniel's sister Deidre has a terrifying visit from one of the denizens of the Black Cat Toy Factory.

Aug 19, 202022 min

Witch Works, Episode 6: Dance of the Scarecrows

In Episode 6 Dance of the Scarecrows, we leave our main characters Daniel and Laura temporarily as two thrill-seeking teens visit the ruins of the toy factory where both familiar and new horrors are unleashed.

Aug 05, 202022 min

Witch Works, Episode 5: Extracting the Razor Blades

Episode 5 of Witch-Works finds Daniel doubting whether he might be subconsciously causing some of the frightening and physically harmful events he has been experiencing. When Laura, a trained psychologist, offers to help, all hell breaks loose.

Jul 22, 202022 min

Witch Works, Episode 4: Bad Apple

In the fourth episode of the Witch-Works, Daniel and Laura visit the toy factory again to follow up on the supernatural events that occurred on their first visit and make a terrifying discovery. Witch-Works, written and narrated by David Allen Voyles, is based upon the music compilation also called Witch-Works created by dark ambient musician Mombi Yuleman. This album and other works by the artist can be found, streamed, and purchased at mombiyuleman.bandcamp.com.

Jul 08, 202023 min

Witch-Works, Episode 3: Jars of Spiders

The third chapter of Witch-Works reveals more of the Thompson family connection with the Black Cat Toy Factory, develops his relationship with the ghost-hunting psychologist, and takes the listener on a terrifying trip to a creepy root cellar. Witch-Works, written and narrated by David Allen Voyles, is based upon the music compilation also called Witch-Works created by dark ambient musician Mombi Yuleman that can be found, streamed, and purchased at mombiyuleman.bandcamp.com.

Jun 24, 202019 min

Witch-Works, Episode 2: Moon-Beam Mischief

In the second chapter of Witch-Works, Daniel takes a nighttime walk to the ruins of the Black Cat Toy Factory and witnesses some strange goings-on in the woods along the way. When he meets up with a curious investigator in the abandoned factory, things get even stranger.

Jun 10, 202021 min

Witch-Works, Episode One: The Witch-Works

Season Two of Dark Corners presents the ongoing story of Witch-Works, thirteen episodes that tell the story of a college professor who returns to his hometown of Maria Bay to find a community immersed in evil. Chapter One presents Daniel Thompson, a widower who upon his return home after an extended absence, must confront his old dreams and nightmares, both of which are darkly related to the ruins of the Black Cat Toy Factory, aka the Witch-Works.

May 27, 202016 min
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