From popes and painters to witches and bluesmen, these are the damned souls who bartered with the Devil — and paid in madness, torment, and blood. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing...
Apr 14, 2025•42 min
#WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF APRIL 13, 2025 HOUR ONE: What caused complete darkness to engulf the New England town of Newburyport in 1871 – and what were the strange lights seen by dozens of students and their teacher? *** Engineers working to link Scotland and England with cables on the floor of the ocean have stumbled across an amazing find from Word War 1… a submarine that was sunk due to a sea monster! (The Submarine Sunk by a Sea Monster) *** “The Mira Theater Haunting” by Bili White =======...
Apr 14, 2025•2 hr 8 min
What if the reason we’ve never heard from alien civilizations is because we’re the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing...
Apr 14, 2025•1 hr 17 min
A century after 11-year-old Janette Lawrence was brutally murdered walking home from a babysitting job, her ghost is still seen wandering the streets of Madison — seeking justice that never came. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Storie...
Apr 14, 2025•51 min
#RetroRadio EP0380: A journalist seeks to make a name for himself by spending the night in the ominous “Murderers’ Row” exhibit of a wax museum. As the night progresses, the eerie silence and lifelike figures begin to play tricks on his mind. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Tom Sawyer Dete...
Apr 13, 2025•5 hr 10 min
In the shadowy swamps of Florida, something covered in moss, glowing red eyes, and ancient vengeance is said to stalk the living — they call it the Moss Man. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be...
Apr 13, 2025•58 min
Don’t worry if you don’t have to believe in curses… Robert the Doll believes enough for the both of you. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for matur...
Apr 13, 2025•2 hr 35 min
#RetroRadio EP0379: An actor who stars in a supernatural radio show is accustomed to eerie tales, but only within the confines of a script. Things take a chilling turn when he begins experiencing vivid nightmares about his own death. These aren’t just dreams — they start bleeding into his waking life. Hear “A Night To Forget” from Quiet Please! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All...
Apr 12, 2025•5 hr 54 min
A simple after-school detention turns into a nightmarish battle for survival when a shapeshifting alien impersonates a beloved teacher – and it’s hungry. (This episode was originally aired in January 2023 as “Starved For Detention) #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: ...
Apr 12, 2025•12 min
In the heart of Louisiana’s swamps, ancient curses, ghostly hitchhikers, and bloodthirsty cryptids rise from the mist – proving the bayou’s darkest legends might be terrifyingly true. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and conten...
Apr 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min
#RetroRadio EP0378 | Written by Arthur Samuels, “The Repossession” delves into psychological horror. It follows Robert, a man haunted by nightmares of his conjoined twin brother, Douglas, who died thirty years prior. As Robert’s life begins to unravel, he suspects that Douglas’s spirit is orchestrating the chaos. The narrative builds tension as Robert confronts the possibility that his brother’s influence persists beyond death. Hear “The Repossession” from CBC’s Nightfall! Darkness Syndicate mem...
Apr 11, 2025•5 hr 16 min
Before she became a blood-soaked legend of sleepovers and slumber party dares, Bloody Mary was a mirror-bound matchmaker — until something far more sinister took her place. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird ...
Apr 11, 2025•3 hr 3 min
#RetroRadio EP0377 | A man becomes increasingly frustrated with his wife’s unpleasant behavior. In a fit of anger, he calls her a “cat,” and mysteriously, she begins to transform into a feline, leading to a series of eerie and unsettling events. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: 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 Memory K...
Apr 11, 2025•5 hr 5 min
What began as a weekend of s’mores and flirting quickly turned into a blood-soaked encounter with werewolves and backwoods killers. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some liste...
Apr 11, 2025•1 hr 9 min
Nobody believes in vampires anymore. That’s what Terry McKinnon told himself—until one took his daughter. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for matu...
Apr 11, 2025•49 min
A young woman’s tragic death at a notorious cliffside sparks an investigation that uncovers far more than anyone expected. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and ...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 12 min
They say he watches from the shadows, always wearing a hat — but the Hat Man isn’t just another shadow person… he’s something far more terrifying. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 7 min
#RetroRadio EP0376 | A seemingly healthy young man is inexplicably wasting away. The locals believe that a voodoo curse is to blame! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Intro 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “License to Kill” (December 26, 1975) ***WD 00:47:56.329 = The Witch’s Tale, “Puzzle” (September 07, 1934) 01:13:22.279 = X M...
Apr 09, 2025•5 hr 13 min
They didn’t just claim contact — they said they were chosen… and the names of the Four Georges are now etched into UFO history like warning signals that many have chosen to ignore. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content i...
Apr 09, 2025•2 hr 35 min
A quiet home in Indiana became ground zero for one of the most chilling possession cases ever recorded — where demons didn’t just haunt a family, but may have taken over the house itself. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: From mysterious swarms of flies to terrifying levitations and violent attacks, the Ammons Family Haunting it’s one of the most terrifying cases of demonic possession in recent history… alle...
Apr 09, 2025•52 min
#RetroRadio EP0375 | A man suffering from paralysis is mistakenly buried alive! Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Murder Market” (December 23, 1975) ***WD 00:49:02.209 = Sleep No More, “Death of Olivier Becaille” and “Fishhead” (December 26, 1956) ***WD 01:19:36.389 = BBC Spine Chillers,...
Apr 08, 2025•5 hr 49 min
She left everything behind to find herself… and was never seen again. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: If you have information regarding Leah Roberts’s disappearance, contact the Whatcom County Sheriff’s Office at 360-778-6600 or the Whatcom Communication Dispatch Center at 360-676-6711. A free-spirited young woman set off on a soul-searching road trip inspired by Jack Kerouac — but what she left behind in ...
Apr 08, 2025•59 min
They appear in lace and corsets, drifting from the fog… but why do so many ghosts wear Victorian mourning clothes? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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 Dea...
Apr 08, 2025•1 hr 16 min
A man is tormented by his wife’s overwhelming love – a love so intense that not even death can diminish it! Hear the tale, “Till Death Do Us Part” from The Sealed Book! #RetroRadio EP0374 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Image” (December 22, 1975) ***WD 00:47:55.109 = Quiet Please, “Mee...
Apr 07, 2025•5 hr 46 min
Darkness Syndicate members receive the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate HOUR ONE: In parts of Africa it’s not the werewolf you need to look out for, but the were-hyena… and it’s almost always the local blacksmith that is the man behind the monster. (Lesser Known Morphing Monsters: The Shape-Shifter Hyena) *** Does the Vatican have a device that allows them to see in the past and the future? Some believe they do. And if it were to ever fall into the wrong hands, it could then ...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 28 min
Time frays at the edges, shadows move on their own, and something unseen waits beneath the floorboards of the Alaskan Hotel. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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 ...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 14 min
Can demonic possession be blamed for murder, or is it just the ultimate excuse for the inexcusable? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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 ...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 2 min
“The Screaming Skull” is based on F. Marion Crawford’s classic horror story which delves into themes of guilt, the supernatural, and retribution from beyond the grave. (#RetroRadio EP0373) Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Fireball” (December 18, 1975) ***WD 00:49:01.719 = CBC Mystery Theate...
Apr 07, 2025•5 hr 3 min
A woman murdered, a blue Continental vanishing into the night, and a private eye haunted by a rumored ghost that won’t rest until justice is served. THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On the evening of June 17, 2000, a 9-1-1 call came into the Wake County Sheriff's Office from Ray’s Grocery on White Oak Road in Garner, North Carolina. A woman, 37-year-old Colleen Blackburn, had been shot in what appeared to be a botched robbery. By the time help arrived, she was already gone — a fatal g...
Apr 06, 2025•10 min
Poltergeists. Reptilians. Shadow people. Ghosts. For two decades, Julie lived in fear — but what if it wasn’t just one of these, but all of them? Or was it something else entirely? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate IN THIS EPISODE: 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 ...
Apr 06, 2025•1 hr 19 min
