A young newlywed couple welcome an elderly woman into their home, believing her to be a recently widowed distant relative. Unbeknownst to them, she is a witch accompanied by her peculiar pets, and her intentions are far from benign! Hear the tale, “Triptych For a Witch” in CBS Radio Mystery Theater! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Triptych For a Witch” (October 30, 1975) ***WD 00:47:14.299 = Mysterious Travel...
Mar 12, 2025•5 hr 13 min•Transcript available on Metacast It started with a few weird little things—a strange chill, mysterious puddles, objects moving on their own—but before long, the Pritchard family found themselves trapped in one of the most violent hauntings in England, tormented by the terrifying Black Monk of Pontefract. IN THIS EPISODE: A family moves into a home and almost immediately begins to experience escalating supernatural activity – which then introduces a sinister, dark menacing entity. (The Black Monk) *** Urban legends are typically...
Mar 12, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Even in death, some of history’s most infamous killers refuse to rest, their vengeful spirits still haunting the prisons, execution chambers, and crime scenes where their reigns of terror ended—but perhaps not for good. IN THIS EPISODE: The most evil of lawbreakers in our society – the murderers and rapists – are usually confined to life in prison. The most evil of the evil are sometimes sentenced to death. But is it possible that by cutting short the lives of the horrific individuals on Death R...
Mar 12, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast A young, adopted girl named Christine, lacking friends, invents an imaginary older brother named Harry. As the story unfolds, it becomes evident that Harry is more than just a figment of her imagination. Hear the tale in “Harry” from Beyond Midnight! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Ghost Powder” (October 29, 1975) ***WD 00:45:49.509 = The LineUp, “Stefano and Haddock” (February 27, 1951) 01:15:31.409 = Philip...
Mar 11, 2025•5 hr 45 min•Transcript available on Metacast A house built on a history of war, death, and dark magic—what lurks within the walls of 63 Maple Street may be more than just restless spirits. SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… Book: “The Haunting of 63 Maple Street” by Jordan Quinn Farkas: https://amzn.to/3w2Ximy Blog post: “Our Humble Haunted Home” from ParanormalHauntings.blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5x4y29w4 ===== Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREA...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 41 min•Transcript available on Metacast Are dragons pure fantasy, or do real-world creatures—from dinosaurs to bombardier beetles—hold the secrets to their legendary traits? Or could actual dragons have actually existed? IN THIS EPISODE: Is it possible dragons are… or at least were… real? Science takes a look at the possibility. (Are Dragons Real?) *** In a thick, dark forest in Colorado is a foreboding house which is considered one of the most haunted places in the U.S. (Haunted House In The Black Forest) *** A woman has the gift of ...
Mar 11, 2025•2 hr 33 min•Transcript available on Metacast HOUR ONE: In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing pe...
Mar 10, 2025•2 hr 53 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two men become stranded in a remote area and seek shelter in an old house. There, they encounter a mysterious woman and uncover a chilling secret about a vampire’s thirst for blood! Hear the tale, “The Vampire’s Desire” in The Hermit’s Cave! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Storm Breeder” (October 28, 1975) ***WD 00:47:34.319 = The Lives of Harry Lime, “Double Double Cross” (January 18, 1952) ***WD 01:13:0...
Mar 10, 2025•5 hr 46 min•Transcript available on Metacast You ever get that feeling like you’re being watched when you’re out in the woods? Turns out, some people know they were—and what they saw was anything but normal. IN THIS EPISODE: There are numerous bizarre and creepy tales of people who have ventured into the woods to find not only the natural world, but perhaps the supernatural as well. (Weirdness In The Wilderness) *** Is it true that the Pentagon has been investigating bizarre creatures, poltergeist activity, invisible entities, orbs of ligh...
Mar 10, 2025•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast Back in 1955, a quiet Kentucky farmhouse became ground zero for one of the wildest alien encounter stories ever—complete with glowing-eyed creatures, a shotgun standoff, and a mystery that still baffles skeptics today. IN THIS EPISODE: It’s considered one of the most bizarre and convincing extraterrestrial events ever reported… we’ll look at the alien encounter in 1955’s Hopkinsville, Kentucky that was experienced by two terrified families. (The Hopkinsville Encounter) *** In the deep jungles of...
Mar 10, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast When a supposed new Mark Twain novel appeared years after his death—allegedly dictated through a Ouija board—it sparked controversy, lawsuits, and the ultimate question: who owns the words of the dead? In this bizarre case of literary rights beyond the grave, the battle wasn’t just over authorship, but whether the spirit world had a legal leg to stand on. IN THIS EPISODE: Did Mark Twain write a new novel after he was dead? If so, how? *** Though David Parker Ray's girlfriend Cindy Hendy helped h...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast When the supernatural seeps into our world, it doesn’t just leave behind fear—it can also leave sickness. From shadowy visitors to ominous dreams, some eerie paranormal encounters suggest that the price of witnessing the unknown may be paid in flesh and blood. IN THIS EPISODE: When the supernatural intrudes into our lives, it's not just our minds that are affected. We’ll delve into a few bizarre cases where individuals fell gravely ill after brushes with the paranormal. Is it coincidence? Or som...
Mar 09, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Transcript available on Metacast Michael Scantgrace is facing financial ruin. He stumbles upon an online Suicide Club. Desperate and intrigued, he contemplates joining the club, leading him into a suspenseful and chilling series of events. Hear the story in "Net Suicide" from BBC's Fear on 4! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Living Corpse” (October 27, 1975) ***WD 00:45:48.559 = The Creaking Door, “Yesterday You Died” (August 31, 1964) ***W...
Mar 09, 2025•5 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast A man driving through the English countryside is horrified when he believes he has run over a young girl. However, upon investigation, he finds no evidence of an accident, leading him into a mysterious and unsettling experience. Hear the tale, “On Harting Hill” from BBC’s show, Ghost Story! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Summer People” (October 24, 1975) ***WD 00:47:02.439 = Adventures of the Abbotts, “M...
Mar 08, 2025•5 hr 2 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Stomach isn't just a dumpster—it breathes, it hungers, and it doesn’t let everyone leave. 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 = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weir...
Mar 08, 2025•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Strange lights in the sky, eerie creatures lurking in the shadows, and dark rituals unfolding in the dead of night—1963 was a year drenched in mystery, terror, and the unexplained. IN THIS EPISODE: A “gigantic cigar-shaped UFO” is spotted over the Atlantic in 1963, but the witness is so terrified by her experiences that it takes her twenty years to come forward to tell her story. And in that same year, elsewhere in the United Kingdom, people were dealing with dark, paranormal, even satanic force...
Mar 08, 2025•58 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Morris Pratt Institute was built to study the spirit world—but in Whitewater, some believe it opened doors that were never meant to be unlocked. IN THIS EPISODE: Whitewater legend says that the bizarre experiments conducted at the Morris Pratt Institute of Spiritualism in Wisconsin, to communicate with the dead, have left the town cursed by witches and haunted by restless spirits. It’s no wonder it has garnered the nickname of “Second Salem.” (Whitewater: The Second Salem) *** The Wild West ...
Mar 08, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast In this thrilling adventure, private investigators Captain Bart Friday and Skip Turner embark on a perilous expedition to Cambodia. Their mission involves unraveling the mysteries surrounding a series of enigmatic events linked to the legendary Cobra King. Throughout their journey, they confront dangers such as encounters with a deranged monarch, treacherous temples inhabited by gorillas, and the unsettling presence of hooded snakes. The storyline weaves through themes of ancient legends, hidden...
Mar 07, 2025•5 hr 10 min•Transcript available on Metacast A writer obsessed with the occult and forbidden knowledge uncovers a nightmarish secret lurking within a long-abandoned church—one that watches, waits, and is drawn to the dark. IN THIS EPISODE: I’m back with a classic horror story, requested by one of you, my Weirdo family members. “The Haunter in the Dark” written by horror writer H.P. Lovecraft. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open 00:01:16.382 = About The Story 00:04:10.820 = Poem, “Neme...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Transcript available on Metacast The circus came overnight, but when it left, three boys were dead—and I was no longer human. *** There are contestants from TV’s reality show “Alone” whom you’ve never seen—because they never made it back. IN THIS EPISODE: In this Thriller Thursday episode, Stephanie Scissom writes of when a circus unexpectedly arrived in a small city, and along with the fun, merriment and laughter, there was a dark, dreary, and dangerous element. It’s “When The Circus Came to Town.” And, an author who goes by t...
Mar 07, 2025•54 min•Transcript available on Metacast Steenie Steenson, a Scottish bagpiper, after the death of his landlord, Sir Robert Redgauntlet, finds himself accused of not paying his rent. To clear his name, Steenson embarks on a journey that leads him to a ghostly encounter with the deceased Sir Robert. Hear the tale in ‘The Weird Circle’ from 1944! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Million Dollar Murder” (October 21, 1975) 00:47:19.969 = The Unexpected, “...
Mar 06, 2025•5 hr 50 min•Transcript available on Metacast Was Count St. Germain a brilliant alchemist, a secret vampire, truly immortal? His mystery literally spans centuries. IN THIS EPISODE: The mystery surrounding Count St. Germain is more than a little strange. Some think him to be a centuries old vampire. Others believe him to be a time traveler. And still others believe the whole thing to be a complete fraud. (The Vampire Time-Traveler) *** Escaping jail isn't easy, but we’ll look at some who did the impossible – escaping the most secure prisons,...
Mar 06, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Bell Witch vowed to kill John Bell, and on December 20, 1820, she did—laughing as he took his final breath from a mysterious poison. IN THIS EPISODE: Did a malevolent spirit cause the death of John Bell, or was it something else that brought his demise? (The Death of John Bell) *** A man is awoken in the middle of the night by a piano – being played by no one. (Rock Isn’t Dead) *** Is it possible that ancient human skulls are conscious? (Cult of Human Skulls) *** Did the Watergate scandal hi...
Mar 06, 2025•44 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 1947, William Rhodes captured stunning photos of a UFO, only to have mysterious government agents seize his evidence in a case shrouded in secrecy. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream Info on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TV IN THIS EPISODE: Natalie Bollinger seemed to have her whole life ahead of her, but beneath the surface was a dark an...
Mar 05, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Transcript available on Metacast A man discovers the ruins of an old church and becomes drawn into challenging an ancient Gaelic curse, leading to his possession by an evil spirit. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Never In This World” (October 20, 1975) ***WD 00:48:13.789 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (June 10, 1945) 01:18:40.869 = The Shadow, “Valley Of The Living Dead” (January 22, 1939) ***WD 01:48:17.259 = Sleep No More, “Mergethwirke...
Mar 05, 2025•5 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast For decades, eerie crashes, shadowy figures, and chilling encounters with a horned entity have plagued Dawstone Road—could a demonic force be lurking in the darkness? IN THIS EPISODE: Dawstone Road is where some say the veil between our reality and the unknown is thin. A motorist's brush with death in 1961 sparked a chain of inexplicable events. From encounters with horned entities to unexplained accidents, the road holds secrets that seem to defy rational explanation. (The Demon of Dawstone Roa...
Mar 05, 2025•57 min•Transcript available on Metacast HOUR ONE: Ever heard of Shadrack Ireland? No, it’s not a place – it’s a person, actually. A preacher – and one of the most bizarre religious leaders ever to walk the soil of New England. And as strange as his religious practices and teachings were – his death was just as crazy. (The Perfect Man) *** Lisa woke up to find her boyfriend staring at her. When she asked him what was wrong, he replied, “I’m going to kill you and drink your blood.” Is it possible that the film, “Interview With The Vampi...
Mar 04, 2025•2 hr 36 min•Transcript available on Metacast The music of a jazz saxophonist has a haunting effect on its listeners, leading to unsettling and mysterious events. Hear the tale in "Soul Music" from The Price of Fear starring Vincent Price! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Stay Out of Dutchman’s Woods” (October 16, 1975) ***WD 00:48:07.629 = Obsession, “Raised From The Dead” (1950’s) ***WD 01:11:34.809 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935...
Mar 04, 2025•5 hr 51 min•Transcript available on Metacast Long before ‘The Conjuring’ franchise twisted Valak into a terrifying nun, this ancient demon haunted medieval grimoires as a sinister child atop a two-headed dragon—commanding serpents and leading an army of demons. IN THIS EPISODE: Although Valak is depicted in the films "The Nun" and in “The Conjuring 2” as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual. (The Reality Behind The Demon, Valak) *** ...
Mar 04, 2025•55 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mysterious voices, eerie warnings, and ghostly interventions—these chilling true stories reveal the unseen forces that stepped in to help or even save people from tragic circumstances. IN THIS EPISODE: Creepy, paranormal encounters sometimes cause people to stop short of committing an action they might regret. (Supernatural Intervention) *** Weird family member Atreada tells of a horrifying series of nights when she and her sister encountered a demon under one of their beds. (Man Beneath The Bed...
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