Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

#1000

“THE MAN WITH THE X-RAY EYES!” #WeirdDarknessRadio WEEK OF OCT 20-26, 2024

HOUR ONE: All families have their ups and downs. However, when you find a clan where an infanticide trial is arguably the least worst thing to happen to them, it’s safe to say you’ve found one very special household… the Mabbitt family.  (The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt) *** A woman moves into a home where the past three residents went insane. What could possibly go wrong? (The House With The Unfortunate Past) *** Bartholomew Roberts, better known as the in famous pirate Black Bart, operated in the Caribbean and the Atlantic Ocean from 1719 to 1722. He was easily the most successful pirate of the Golden Age of Piracy, having been known to have captured over 400 ships in his day. But could it be true that he was actually forced to become a pirate against his will? (Was Black Bart Forced To Become a Pirate?) *** If you could choose a superpower, what would it be? Invisibility? Flight? Super strength or speed? What about X-ray vision like Superman? Would you believe there was a man in the 20th century who did have x-ray vision, without technology to do it? He had a few other superpowers as well! (The Man With The X-Ray Eyes)==========HOUR TWO: I’m pretty sure that unless you were born of a virgin, died, and then rose from the grave three days later, no one has had any real success at bringing people back from the underworld. But that’s exactly what people who practice necromancy try to do – [wake the dead] (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_rRp9jesV_8&list=RD_rRp9jesV_8&start_radio=1&t=12) . They can’t be successful at it though, can they? (Raising The Dead) *** The people of Japan have a myth of a terrible snake-like creature with death-dealing powers called a Tsuchinoko. But unlike many legends, there have been modern sightings of this bizarre cryptid. Is it real? If so, what could it be? (Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?) *** At the age of only 14, George Stinney Jr. was the youngest person in history to be put to death in the electric chair. Then, seventy years later he was proven innocent. (The Execution of an Innocent) ***They were cigar-shaped, glowed red and could turn on a dime. Which ruled out even the most sophisticated rockets of the time. What is it that World War II fighter pilots were seeing in the skies flying with them? (The UFOs of World War 2) ==========SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: It was the slaying that shocked Australia. Sometime on the night of December 26th, 1898, Michael Murphy and his two younger sisters were slaughtered as they traveled back from Gatton in southeastern Australia. Their murders prompted a massive investigation—yet the crime remains unsolved to this day. (Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders) *** A snowy November day, a bus full of students, and an icy lake. It was about to become the day of the worst school-related accident in Washington state history. (School Bus Plunges To An Icy Death)==========SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW:VIDEO of Kuba Bux from 1938: [https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6546] (https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6546) BOOK: [Military Encounters with UFOs in World War II] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FN2DDA/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marlarhouse0d-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B004FN2DDA&linkId=4a7127fcd32279b38195b8280ec70f75) by Keith Chester: [https://amzn.to/2MdWUHl] (https://amzn.to/2MdWUHl) “Australia’s Unsolved Gatton Murders” by Orrin Grey for The Line Up: [https://tinyurl.com/yapybysk] (https://tinyurl.com/yapybysk) “The Confusing Disappearance of Luella Mabbitt” from Strange Company: [https://tinyurl.com/y88xoa95] (https://tinyurl.com/y88xoa95) “The Man With The X-Ray Eyes” by Marc Hartzman for Weird Historian: [https://tinyurl.com/y9ok2wnz] (https://tinyurl.com/y9ok2wnz) “The House With The Unfortunate Past” by Dar77 from Your Ghost Stories: [https://tinyurl.com/y85t95qe] (https://tinyurl.com/y85t95qe) “Was Black Bart Forced To Become a Pirate?” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: [https://tinyurl.com/yc7doxlj] (https://tinyurl.com/yc7doxlj) “Is The Legendary Tsuchinoko Real?” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: [https://tinyurl.com/y7aoznc2] (https://tinyurl.com/y7aoznc2) “The Execution of an Innocent” from Bugged Space: [https://tinyurl.com/yagynb2y] (https://tinyurl.com/yagynb2y) “Zombie Science” by Kimberly Hickok for Live Science: [https://tinyurl.com/ybud3hly] (https://tinyurl.com/ybud3hly) “Raising The Dead” by Jen Jeffers for Ranker: [https://tinyurl.com/y9g48lkz] (https://tinyurl.com/y9g48lkz) “The UFOs of World War 2” by Adam Janos for History: [https://tinyurl.com/yamx3hnl] (https://tinyurl.com/yamx3hnl) “School Bus Plunges To An Icy Death” by Daryl McClary for History Link: [https://tinyurl.com/ybtxdrrl] (https://tinyurl.com/ybtxdrrl) ==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links 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®, WeirdDarkness© 2024==========To become a Weird Darkness Radio Show affiliate, contact Radio America at [affiliates@radioamerica.com] (https://radioamerica.com) , or call 800-807-4703 (press 2 or dial ext 250). ... Read more

7 hrs Ago

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#999

“INVISIBLE ALIENS AND SELF-REPLICATING ROBOTS” #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: We spend plenty of time watching the stars and listening to radio signals. We hope we can finally find the evidence we are not alone in the Universe. We eagerly await our first official contact with extraterrestrials, but nothing ever happens. Sometimes we learn an odd signal has been picked up in space and we get our hopes up again, only to be told later it was nothing more than a neutron star with a very large magnetic field, throwing off the bursts, or something similar. So, where are the aliens we want to hear from and possibly meet? If we assume that we are not the only intelligent species in the universe, then they must be out there. There are many theories, but one stands out as particularly disturbing.CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:03:30.382 = The Dark Forest Theory00:07:51.824 = Waiting For First Contact00:23:13.737 = Extraterrestrial Probes00:28:07.156 = Invisible Aliens00:38:51.214 = Aliens Are Already Here00:44:10.298 = Show Close00:46:10.087 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Content gathered and written for this episode by Cynthia McKanzie for Message To Eagle: [https://tinyurl.com/y778qer4] (https://tinyurl.com/y778qer4) , [https://tinyurl.com/ycbwzuvn] (https://tinyurl.com/ycbwzuvn) , [https://tinyurl.com/y75xcxcp] (https://tinyurl.com/y75xcxcp) , [https://tinyurl.com/ya3o3fy5] (https://tinyurl.com/ya3o3fy5) , [https://tinyurl.com/ybukv7tt] (https://tinyurl.com/ybukv7tt) , [https://tinyurl.com/ych994es] (https://tinyurl.com/ych994es) , [https://tinyurl.com/puosdxh] (https://tinyurl.com/puosdxh) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 23, 2019CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/InvisibleAliens ... Read more

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#998

“SECRET INVESTIGATIONS IN ROOM 801” and More Freaky True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: They were times when humans acted inhuman – executing innocent people, usually women, due to superstitious fears. And it happened over several centuries. We’ll look at the terrifying times of witch trials around the world – and the thousands of deaths that resulted from them. (Deadly Witch Panics Through The Ages) *** A medium gives some advice and her own opinion about reaching out to passed loved ones. (Grief: The Paranormal and the Wind Phone) *** Gangsters – they were gritty, tough, terrifying… you never wanted to cross them in even the slightest way. But on occasion they could be a bit odd, eccentric – even downright bizarre in some of their actions and ways of thinking. Not that I’d ever point that to them in their face. We’ll look at a few freaky facts from the mysterious mafia. (Freak Facts from Organized Crime) *** Why are UFO sightings suddenly increasing in numbers – and in intensity? (The Secrets of Room 801)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:04:17.114 = The Secrets of Room 801, Part 100:15:14.454 = The Secrets of Room 801, Part 200:32:26.550 = Deadly Witch Panics Through The Ages00:41:32.666 = Grief: The Paranormal And The Wind Phone00:50:21.452 = Freaky Facts From Organized Crime00:58:28.842 = Show Close01:01:03.558 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…Book: “Cosmic Crashes” by Nick Redfern: [https://amzn.to/45IUGWQ] (https://amzn.to/45IUGWQ) Book: “Beyond Top Secret” by Timothy Good: [https://amzn.to/3rO6Kbp] (https://amzn.to/3rO6Kbp) “The Secrets of Room 801” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p986a9r] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p986a9r) “Deadly Witch Panics Through the Ages” by Daniel S. Levy for “Science of the Supernatural” Magazine from the September 2019 issue: [https://amzn.to/3ZYKojU] (https://amzn.to/3ZYKojU) “Grief: The Paranormal and the Wind Phone” by Charlene Iowe Kemp for Paranormal Hauntings blog: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92as8v] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92as8v) “Freak Facts from Organized Crime” by Kate Gardner for Unspeakable Crimes: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w29d3vz] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w29d3vz) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: November 03, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/Room801 ... Read more

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#997

“THE CREEPIEST EXORCISM” and More True Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: What do extraterrestrials have to do with vampires? Would you believe… an alien/vampire hybrid? It’s just one of several conspiracy theories regarding vampire bloodlines – and the family trees go back for centuries! (Vampire Bloodlines) *** Today, the fully restored hotel creates an ambiance that has transcended time while providing all the amenities that the modern-day traveler requires. Surrounded by 15 acres of formal gardens and nature trails, the hotel offers 72 guest rooms, many with their balcony, and 12 luxury suites throughout the building. The New Moon Spa features a full menu of treatments, a salon, and a wellness program. And… a few ghosts. (Hauntings At The Crescent Hotel) *** Exorcists are trained to deal with some of the darkest, most evil entities to ever exist – they are casting out demons, after all. But even in those situations, there are cases that rise to the top as the most terrifying and disturbing… with one even worse than the ‘Exorcist’ film would portray. (The Creepiest Exorcism) *** If you feel a loved one is demonically possessed, and you’ve made sure it’s not a physical or mental condition causing the issue, the logical next step is to find a priest to perform an exorcism. But not just any priest is allowed by the Catholic Church to perform such rights… and those who are allowed are dwindling in number, with fewer and fewer clergy stepping forward to take on such a role. So what is the Vatican to do? Easy… start offering classes! (The Vatican Is Looking For Exorcists)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:06:38.888 = The Vatican Is Looking for Exorcists00:16:40.804 = The Creepiest Exorcism00:26:05.296 = Vampire Bloodlines (Part 1)00:34:17.250 = Vampire Bloodlines (Part 2)00:58:10.310 = Hauntings at the Crescent Hotel01:11:24.823 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Vampire Bloodlines” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8dwne4] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8dwne4) “The Vatican is Looking For Exorcists” by Jodi Smith for Sematary Shift: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ppxp4] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8ppxp4) “The Creepiest Exorcism” by Jacob Shelton for Sematary Shift: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8jyyxe] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8jyyxe) “The Possession of Roland Doe” from The Rebel Circus: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h6j848jh] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/h6j848jh) “Hauntings At The Crescent Hotel” by Kathy Weiser-Alexander for Legends of America: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42fc3xvy] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/42fc3xvy) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 04, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/CreepyExorcism ... Read more

Yesterday

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1:13:48

Yesterday

#996

“TERRIFYING LESSER-KNOWN VAMPIRES” and More True Horror Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: True crime lovers will most readily admit that the strange cases are the juiciest. Some cases are bizarre, some are odd, others can be brutal… but whatever your preference, I’ve got some of the weirdest ones to share with you. (Strange Stories of True Crime) *** It seems most all states or territories in northern America have their own version of a big, hairy, bipedal creature we’ve all come to call Bigfoot. Ohio has their own, which has been dubbed the “Grassman.” (Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio) *** Residents of Christchurch and the surrounding areas of Canterbury in New Zealand would suffer two huge earthquakes within six months – one September 2010, then another February 2011. And if the hundreds of souls who perished wasn’t enough, it appears the earth cracking open as it did unleashed something evil from the bowels of hell. (The Earthquake That Released a Demon) *** Sadly, child abuse and murder is not only a modern crime – it has been happening since the beginning of human history. But some cases are so severe or brutal, they rise to the surface and point out just how evil some people can be – such as Elizabeth Brownrigg, who was hanged for her crimes – and deservedly so. (The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg) *** Slicked back hair, black cape, long white canines, maybe a mesmerizing stare… the image of the vampire has become iconic, if not a bit predictable. But bloodsucking creatures around the world aren’t all the same – and while the traditional look of a vampire might frighten some, there are much more terrifying versions to fear in the night. (Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:03:38.069 = Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around the World00:12:34.538 = Strange Stories of True Crime00:32:16.374 = Buckeye Bigfoot00:37:19.715 = The Earthquake That Released a Demon00:46:44.928 = The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg01:00:50.002 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Lesser-Known Vampire Myths Around The World” by Lyra Radford for Sematary Shift: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycyzrx23] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycyzrx23) “The Earthquake That Released a Demon” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k26ycz3] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3k26ycz3) “Buckeye Bigfoot of Ohio” by Maggie Clancy for Ranker: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35wp3ts4] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/35wp3ts4) “Strange Stories of True Crime” by Patrick Thornton” for Weird History: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9fsamf) “The Inhumane Actions of Elizabeth Brownrigg” by B.B. Wagner for Ancient Origins: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfnub8b] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdfnub8b) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 02, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/LesserKnownVampires ... Read more

Yesterday

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Yesterday

#995

“DID ABRAHAM LINCOLN EVER TRULY DEAL WITH VAMPIRES?” and More! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: It began in early April, 1971 and continued for several weeks. Numerous calls, fifty in total, all reporting sighting a strange beast – half human, half wolf. Possibly female. What were the people of Mobile, Alabama witnessing? (The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama) *** You know someone is truly evil when their own children are warning the public about them while the parent is in prison. That’s exactly what the daughter of serial killer Shelly Knotek has been doing. (Serial Killer Landlady) *** Was U.S. President Abraham Lincoln’s mother actually killed by vampires? (Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter) *** It began as a sharing of a water source between properties… then accusations of improper relations… and it escalated to murder in 1895 Indiana. But who killed the beautiful, young Clara Shanks? (The Wolf Creek Tragedy) *** Six young boys were out playing when suddenly a bolt of lightning came crashing down near them. That’s when they saw the tiny, strange-looking blue man. (Strange Tales of Little Blue Men) *** The loneliness of isolation during the mandated quarantine from the current pandemic can be stressful for some, torturous for others, and terrifying for some – particularly those who are forced to stay indoors in a home that is also haunted.  (Quarantining With a Ghost)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Intro00:03:35.795 = Quarantining With a Ghost00:26:27.145 = Wolf Woman of Mobile, Alabama00:32:15.713 = Serial Killer Landlady00:39:57.892 = Wolf Creek Tragedy00:48:35.912 = Strange Tales of Little Blue Men01:02:48.051 = Abe Lincoln, Vampire Hunter01:07:49.947 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “ [If You Tell: A True Story of Murder, Family Secrets, and the Unbreakable Bond of Sisterhood] (https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/154200523X/ref=as_li_qf_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=marlarhouse0d-20&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=154200523X&linkId=f3a760be9fad3bc583f8abeade36d5cb) ” by Gregg Olsen: [https://amzn.to/3cqoXOq] (https://amzn.to/3cqoXOq) “Quarantining With a Ghost” by Molly Fitzpatrick for The New York Times: [https://tinyurl.com/ybwphplt] (https://tinyurl.com/ybwphplt) , and Paul Guzzo for the Tampa Bay Times: [https://tinyurl.com/y97lg8nc] (https://tinyurl.com/y97lg8nc) “The Wolf Woman of Mobile Alabama” by Rev. Robin Swope for Paranormal Pastor: [https://tinyurl.com/y7hd7scc] (https://tinyurl.com/y7hd7scc) “Abe Lincoln: Vampire Hunter” by Buck Wolf for Live About: [https://tinyurl.com/ybwx5tyz] (https://tinyurl.com/ybwx5tyz) “Serial Killer Landlady” by Pritha Paul for MeAww: [https://tinyurl.com/ya4zkcwx] (https://tinyurl.com/ya4zkcwx) “The Wolf Creek Tragedy” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: [https://tinyurl.com/y6y938n7] (https://tinyurl.com/y6y938n7) “Strange Tales of Little Blue Men” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: [https://tinyurl.com/y8jvwe4k] (https://tinyurl.com/y8jvwe4k) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 02, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/LincolnVsVampires ... Read more

20 Oct 2024

1 HR 09 MINS

1:09:59

20 Oct 2024

#994

“WHAT IS BEHIND THE STRANGENESS AT SKINWALKER RANCH?” #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: Bizarre creatures, monstrous footprints, disturbing sounds, portals, gateways, unexplained lights and orbs, shadow figures, and the titular beast itself. What is going on at Skinwalker Ranch… and what is causing it?SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “Hunt for the Skinwalker: Science Confronts the Unexplained at a Remote Ranch in Utah” by Colm A. Kelleher: [https://amzn.to/3RpYrNj] (https://amzn.to/3RpYrNj) “Skinwalker Ranch: The Strangest Place on Earth” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fakmkey] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2fakmkey) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 20, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/SkinwalkerStrangeness ... Read more

20 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:40

20 Oct 2024

#993

“THE GROVE CITY WEREWOLF” (PART THREE) by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

[h] (https://weirddarkness.com/grovecity) [ttps://weirddarkness.com/grovecity] (https://weirddarkness.com/grovecity) Visit our website: [https://MicroTerrors.com] (https://microterrors.com/) Facebook page: [https://www.facebook.com/microterrors] (https://www.facebook.com/microterrors) Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: [https://amzn.to/3LymHaU] (https://amzn.to/3LymHaU) Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: [https://WeirdDarkness.com] (https://weirddarkness.com/) = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =Weird Darkness©, 2024Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2024 ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

13 MINS

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19 Oct 2024

#992

“THE VAMPIRE BEAST OF BLADENBORO” and More Creepy True Tales! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: very part of the world seems to have its own share of cryptids – and sometimes, creatures that are unique to that area. For example, along with the ubiquitous Bigfoot, you might have heard about North Carolina’s “Moon-Eyed People”, or “The Wampus Cat”. But I’m guessing you’ve not heard about what some call “The Vampire Beast” of Bladenboro. (The Beast of Bladenboro) *** The story of Isabella Guzman went viral on TikTok six years after she was convicted of the murder of her mother. During the trial she claimed she was abused… then she pleaded insanity. But one good thing did come from the trial… a serious discussion about mental illness. (Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer) *** If you’re a proponent of execution – no judgement here, just go with me – the only way to see that through is to have someone push the button, flip the switch, pull the trigger, or whatever method is being used in order to snuff out the life of the soon-to-be-dead inmate. Someone has to get their hands dirty, metaphorically speaking. And even if you think you’d have the stomach and determination to do the job – let me ask you this. Would you be okay with literally getting your hands bloody? Would you survive as a Medieval executioner, using an axe to chop off your victims heads? What would life be like with that job? (Life As a Medieval Executioner) *** We’ve all heard of cryptids like Bigfoot, Mothman, the Loch Ness Monster, the Jersey Devil, the Dogman, and so on. But have you ever heard of a cryptid that isn’t flesh and blood, but were made of plants? (Plant-Based Cryptids)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Cold Open and Show Intro00:04:34.267 = The Beast of Bladenboro00:19:16.236 = Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer00:30:21.754 = Life As a Medieval Executioner00:45:42.870 = Plant-Based Cryptids01:00:40.670 = Show Close01:02:55.536 = BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Plant-Based Cryptids” by Amanda Boisen for Graveyard Shift: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hdatwb9] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hdatwb9) “Isabella Guzman: The Viral Teenage Killer” by Patrick Thornton for Unspeakable Crimes: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84bssv] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84bssv) “Life As a Medieval Executioner” by Aleksa Vuckovic for Ancient Origins: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p97sj76] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p97sj76) “The Beast of Bladenboro” by Laura Allan for Ranker: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9hcnaw] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9hcnaw) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 19, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/BeastOfBladenboro ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

1 HR 04 MINS

1:04:13

19 Oct 2024

#991

“TERRIFYING TRUE TALES OF DEMON POSSESSION AND THEIR CHILLING EXORCISMS” #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: Demonic possession… it’s real – and sometimes even more terrifying than even Hollywood can portray. A demon can take hold in a variety of ways and show itself in a variety of forms. And sometimes, when a case is deemed to need an exorcism, the spiritual battle that takes place can appear worse than the possession itself… both during the exorcism and in its aftermath.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…CHURCH OF THE UNDEAD episode, “The Dangers of Demons And The Devil (And What To Do About Them)”: [https://weirddarkness.com/dangersofdemons/] (https://weirddarkness.com/dangersofdemons/) BOOK: “Possessed: The True Story of an Exorcism” by Thomas B. Allen: [https://amzn.to/3RrodAB] (https://amzn.to/3RrodAB) BOOK: “The Exorcist” by William Peter Blatty: [https://amzn.to/3Zn8xjS] (https://amzn.to/3Zn8xjS) “Demon Possession and Exorcisms” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mf8td6r] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mf8td6r) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: September 18, 2023CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/truedemonicpossessions ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

50 MINS

50:13

19 Oct 2024

#990

(Bonus Episode) “THE LUCKIEST MAN IN DENV” by C.M. Kornbluth – Short Sci-Fi Story #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: “The Luckiest Man in Denv is a science fiction novella written by C.M. Kornbluth, first published in 1953. The story follows the life of a man named George who is born with an extraordinary luck that follows him throughout his life. He experiences various events and encounters, both good and bad, but always manages to come out on top. The novella explores themes of luck, fate, and the human condition. It raises questions about the nature of chance and how it affects our lives. The story also touches on the idea of the "self-fulfilling prophecy," where an individual's beliefs and expectations can shape their reality. Through George's experiences, Kornbluth presents a philosophical and humorous take on the concept of luck and its role in shaping our lives. The novella has been praised for its unique blend of humor and introspection, making it a thought-provoking read for fans of science fiction and beyond.” – TextopianSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Luckiest Man in Denv” by C.M. KornbluthWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 18, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: [https://weirddarkness.com/luckiestmanindenv] (https://weirddarkness.com/luckiestmanindenv) ... Read more

19 Oct 2024

26 MINS

26:55

19 Oct 2024

#989

“KILLERS OF CHILDREN” and More Horrifying True Stories #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: Scrying is the act of gazing into a reflective or translucent object to open your intuition. This supposedly allows the scryer to gain information they may not have access to normally inside their conscious mind. Often the object used for this is the often seen, but often misunderstood crystal ball. (Little Known Secrets Of The Crystal Ball) ***  Five hundred years ago, Europe saw its first rhinoceros in more than a thousand years. Well, sort of. In reality, it was an accidental fake. (Dürer's Rhinoceros) *** A physics paper proposes neither you nor the world around you are real. If that’s true, then does that mean you’re not actually listening to this podcast? (What If I Only Think I’m Real?) *** When it comes to mythical monsters, the dragon seems to have never lost its celebrity. Dragons have always been popular – not just on multi-million-dollar cable channels and blockbuster movies, but in games, posters, artwork, and tales young and old, generation over generation, in just about every culture. (Dragons and Dragon Kings) *** An extra-marital affair in 1812 resulted in a pregnancy, and a murder. And evidence of the term “sins of the father” also comes into play. (A Most Horrible Murder in Hankelow) *** From "The Beast" to "The Red Ripper" to "The Candy Man," child murderers might be the most terrifying people to ever walk the Earth. We’ll look at a few serial killers who thought nothing of murdering the most innocent of humanity. (Killers of Children) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Cold Open, “Killers of Children, Part 1”00:04:24.099 = Show Intro00:07:21.228 = Killers of Children, Part 200:15:48.369 = Durer’s Rhinoceros00:21:29.389 = What If I Only Think I’m Real?00:28:50.973 = Dragons and Dragon Kings00:36:04.610 = A Most Horrible Murder in Hankelow00:43:50.145 = Little Known Secrets of the Crystal Ball00:54:56.968 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…ARTICLE: “Self-Simulation Hypothesis...” in the journal Entropy: [https://tinyurl.com/ybhulhwx] (https://tinyurl.com/ybhulhwx) “Killers of Children” by Gabe Poeletti for All That’s Interesting: [https://tinyurl.com/yd4dqgdb] (https://tinyurl.com/yd4dqgdb) “Dürer's Rhinoceros” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet: [https://tinyurl.com/y9lytn3a] (https://tinyurl.com/y9lytn3a) “What If I Only Think I’m Real?” by Paul Ratner for Big Think: [https://tinyurl.com/yab3hgx7] (https://tinyurl.com/yab3hgx7) “Dragons and Dragon Kings” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: [https://tinyurl.com/y9mjx2tf] (https://tinyurl.com/y9mjx2tf) “A Most Horrible Murder in Hankelow” by Sarah Murden for Georgian Era: [https://tinyurl.com/yahesdpl] (https://tinyurl.com/yahesdpl) “Little Known Secrets Of The Crystal Ball” by Brent Sprecher for Ranker: [https://tinyurl.com/ybnrrd4n] (https://tinyurl.com/ybnrrd4n) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 30, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/KillersOfChildren ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

57 MINS

57:08

18 Oct 2024

#988

“PLAGUE WEDDINGS” and More Horrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: Imagine a young mother coming home late one night after a trip to the ER for a minor illness. The next day she is missing. That is just the beginning of the strange and unsettling case of Charlotte Pollis. (The Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis) *** There was a time when people would get married in cemeteries – not because they were goth or because they loved the macabre surroundings, but because they felt it would keep them from getting sick. (Plague Weddings) *** The five pointed star is ubiquitous. We learn to draw it in grade school, teachers draw it on our test papers to show we’ve done a good job – but turn the star upside down and suddenly it becomes mysterious, and strange… it become a pentagram. Why does the pentagram hold so much power over some people? And what are the secrets it holds? (Secrets of the Pentagram) *** It’s a supernatural creature that appears at night to travelers. If you see a white one, it is there to protect you from harm and help you along your journey. If you see a black one, it is there to kill you. We’ll look at the Central American cryptid known as the cadejo. (The Cadejo) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer, Cold Open, and Show Intro00:05:33.445 = Plague Weddings00:15:10.760 = Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis00:34:50.992 = Secrets of the Pentagram00:42:11.837 = The Cadejo00:52:19.437 = Show Close and BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…BOOK: “The Power of the Pendulum” by T.C. Lethbridge: [https://amzn.to/37WS6QD] (https://amzn.to/37WS6QD) “The Disappearance of Charlotte Pollis” from Lost & Found Blogs: [https://tinyurl.com/y8ckncps] (https://tinyurl.com/y8ckncps) “Plague Weddings” by Michele Debczak for Mental Floss: [https://tinyurl.com/y9emwvvl] (https://tinyurl.com/y9emwvvl) “Secrets of the Pentagram” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle: [https://tinyurl.com/ybua5scx] (https://tinyurl.com/ybua5scx) “The Cadejo” by Robert Bitto for Mexico Unexplained: [https://tinyurl.com/y7725k8f] (https://tinyurl.com/y7725k8f) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 23, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PlagueWeddings ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

55 MINS

55:07

18 Oct 2024

#987

“POLAR NIGHT” by Tim Sprague #WeirdDarkness #ThrillerThursday

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: It’s Thriller Thursday where I bring you a creepypasta, classic horror story, or other frightening fiction! Today I have a story by Tim Sprague called “Polar Night”.SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Polar Night” by Tim Sprague: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3de4hahe] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3de4hahe) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 01, 2022CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/PolarNight ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

51 MINS

51:32

18 Oct 2024

#986

“DEADLY CONTACT” and 3 More Scary Paranormal Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Follow me on Facebook at [https://Facebook.com/WeirdDarkness] (https://facebook.com/WeirdDarkness) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Deadly Contact” written by Paul Spangler: [https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/434cc7fa] (https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/434cc7fa) “Return To Clover Dale House” by Randy Beasley“Little Girl” by Raven Knight“The Woods Come Alive at Night” by M.J. Hill: [http://authormarihill.blogspot.com] (http://authormarihill.blogspot.com/) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: April 18, 2017CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DeadlyContact ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

28 MINS

28:01

18 Oct 2024

#985

(Bonus Episode) “THE SNOWBANK ORBIT” by Fritz Leiber – Short Sci-Fi Story #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: Earth could not stop the Enemy's remorseless advance from outer space. Neither could the Enemy!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Snowbank Orbit” by Fritz Leiber: [https://amzn.to/3XYKqrx] (https://amzn.to/3XYKqrx) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 17, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/snowbankorbit ... Read more

18 Oct 2024

36 MINS

36:49

18 Oct 2024

#984

“DOGFIGHT WITH A UFO” and More Terrifying True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: The U.S. Government explained the rapidly maneuvering lights as a weather balloon. But if you believe what fighter pilot George F. Gorman says, you’ll believe there are some giant holes in the U.S. Government’s story. Because Gorman ended up in an aerial battle with one of those so-called “weather balloons”. (The Gorman Dogfight) *** A passerby found scraps of paper on the ground, implicating that one of the areas most prominent families was harboring a secret – that the husband had his own wife imprisoned in their own home for months on end – unable to leave her own bedroom. But that was just the beginning of the story. (Imprisoned In Her Own Room By Her Husband) *** In the wilds of Africa it is said there is a man-like creature, human in every way aside from one – the being has no head. (Beware The Headless Blemmy) *** The most famous being the Grim Reaper, dark hooded entities seems to be relatively common in the reports of ghost-like beings. They can be intimidating, foreboding, and downright terrifying. One man’s experience didn’t stop with only one encounter – they haven’t stopped at all. (The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me) *** A couple have a fight, one of them leaves the home to cool off. It’s something that happens every day in every town and city. It’s simply how some couples have to work through things. But in one case, 32 years later, the woman who left to cool off has yet to return, and her family is still waiting. (The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Intro00:03:45.318 = The Gorman UFO Dogfight00:17:28.803 = Imprisoned In Her Own Bedroom By Her Husband00:34:53.329 = Beware the Headless Blemmy00:41:57.399 = The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery00:56:22.468 = The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me01:02:41.047 = Show Outro & BloopersSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Gorman Dogfight” by Colin Bertram for History.com: [https://tinyurl.com/y9tr8jg7] (https://tinyurl.com/y9tr8jg7) “Beware The Headless Blemmy” by Gemma Hollman for Just History Posts [https://tinyurl.com/y7en2pur] (https://tinyurl.com/y7en2pur) “The Black Hooded Figure That Haunts Me” by Stephen Wagner for Live About: [https://tinyurl.com/ybbqw2ex] (https://tinyurl.com/ybbqw2ex) “Imprisoned In Her Own Room By Her Husband” from London Overlooked: [https://tinyurl.com/y8vtrywx] (https://tinyurl.com/y8vtrywx) “The Elizabeth Campbell Mystery” by Heather Graup.com for Lost n’ Found Blogs: [https://tinyurl.com/ydc7kzdd] (https://tinyurl.com/ydc7kzdd) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 22, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/UFODogfight ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 07 MINS

1:07:05

17 Oct 2024

#983

“DEADLY HOUSE CALL” and Other Strange True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: A child walking into their parent’s room in the middle of the night is something every parent who has ever had a child has experienced on multiple occasions – but one parent’s experience ended with a dark twist. (The Child Not Really There) *** Georgette Bauerdorf was a young socialite with a grand future – when her life was cut short in the dead of the night. Her screams went unanswered, and her murder became a mystery. And Georgette’s murder remains unsolved almost 80 years later. (The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf) *** The bat is a mysterious creature. To some, such as the Chinese, it is considered a symbol of luck. To others such as the Europeans and Americans, it is seen as something scary. And of course horror films see it as the flying form of Bela Lugosi. But the Mayans might have the strangest, or maybe coolest – depending on your outlook – opinion on the bat; they believe it is the representation of a deadly vampire god. (Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God) *** Helen Knabe's life was remarkable, in the best sense of the word. Unfortunately, her death was also remarkable, but in the worst possible way.  (The Deadly House Call) *** Blanche Monnier was kept locked in her bedroom for a quarter of a century. When finally rescued she looked inhuman. What her mother did to her was inhumane. (Locked In Her Room For 25 Years) *** An historian has come forward saying that his father, the former Commander of White Sands Missile Range in the 1940s, analyzed some of the material found at the UFO crash site at Roswell. I’ll tell you what he found.(Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris) *** The lynching of Sheriff Henry Plummer poses one of the most haunting mysteries of the Old West. But I’ll share some of the details that not everyone has heard about this grim 1863 incident. (The Lynching of Sheriff Plummer)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Intro00:04:05.963 = The Deadly House Call00:19:00.893 = Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God00:22:25.298 = Locked In Her Room For 25 Years00:29:47.256 = Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf00:37:17.130 = Child Not Really There00:40:55.395 = Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris00:53:36.627 = Lynching of Sheriff Plummer01:14:52.662 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Deadly House Call” from Strange Company: [https://tinyurl.com/ybq4snl6] (https://tinyurl.com/ybq4snl6) “The Unsolved Murder of Georgette Bauerdorf” by Elisabeth Tilsra for The Line Up: [https://tinyurl.com/yae6ccll] (https://tinyurl.com/yae6ccll) “The Child Not Really There” by Kest from Your Ghost Stories: [https://tinyurl.com/y8qvyp7u] (https://tinyurl.com/y8qvyp7u) “Camazotz: The Death Bat Vampire God” by A. Sutherland for Ancient Pages: [https://tinyurl.com/ydbxxuaw] (https://tinyurl.com/ydbxxuaw) “Locked In Her Room For 25 Years” from Bugged Space: [https://tinyurl.com/y9tsr6m7] (https://tinyurl.com/y9tsr6m7) “Navy Captain Tested Roswell UFO Debris” by Anthony Bragalia for UFO Explorations: [https://tinyurl.com/yazkthbn] (https://tinyurl.com/yazkthbn) “The Lynching of Sheriff Plummer” by R.E. Matter and R.E. Boswell for Wild West Magazine: [https://tinyurl.com/ydffcl8c] (https://tinyurl.com/ydffcl8c) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 17, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DeadlyHouseCall ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

1 HR 17 MINS

1:17:00

17 Oct 2024

#982

(Bonus Episode) “THE SNOWBALL EFFECT” by Katherine MacLean (Short Sci-Fi Story) #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show. IN THIS EPISODE: “ [The Snowball Effect] (https://archive.org/details/Galaxy_v04n06_1952-09/page/n49/mode/2up) ” by Katherine MacLean first appeared in the September 1952 issue of Galaxy Science Fiction. What if we had a mathematically formula that could explain how an organization could grow at an exponential rate? A Ponzi scheme is designed by a sociologist, and has two professors test it on a women’s sewing club. Things get a bit out of hand in a short time!SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“The Snowball Effect” by Katherine MacLean: [https://amzn.to/47UKm0q] (https://amzn.to/47UKm0q) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 16, 2024CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: [https://weirddarkness.com/snowballeffect] (https://weirddarkness.com/snowballeffect) ... Read more

17 Oct 2024

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29:33

17 Oct 2024

#981

“DEAD CALLING” and More Strange But True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

Donate to our October 2024 OVERCOMING THE DARKNESS campaign at [https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming] (https://weirddarkness.com/overcoming) . Weird Darkness is narrated by professional full-time voice actor Darren Marlar. No A.I. voices are ever used in the show.IN THIS EPISODE: Charles died in a horrible train accident, but before anyone knew he was dead, his family received 35 calls from his phone after the tragedy. (He Kept Calling His Family After He Was Dead) *** Weirdo family member Christa Aurand describes something about herself that is somewhat unusual. Unusual to her – and kind of creepy to those around her. You see, sometimes people think she’s dead. (I Am Not Dead) *** Army First Lieutenant Paul Byron Whipkey was as brave as he was handsome. After telling his fellow troops that he was going out for a drink he never came back – and was never heard from again, by anyone. (The Vanishing Lieutenant and the Disappearing Cadet) *** Final Destination is a massive franchise with numerous films, novels, and comic books in the universe it has created. Fortunately it’s all from the minds of horror fiction authors. Or is it? There are real cases where some narrowly escaped death, only for death to catch up to them soon thereafter. Very soon. (You Can’t Escape The Reaper)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Intro00:02:51.899 = He Kept Calling His Family After He Was Dead00:16:52.995 = I Am Not Dead00:22:23.426 = You Can’t Escape The Reaper00:33:51.817 = The Vanishing Lieutenant And The Disappearing Cadet00:51:04.869 = Show OutroSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Messages a Deceased Emily Sent To Her Boyfriend”: [https://tinyurl.com/ybwjeoza] (https://tinyurl.com/ybwjeoza) “He Kept Calling His Family After He Was Dead” by Eric McCann for Ranker: [https://tinyurl.com/y926db7g] (https://tinyurl.com/y926db7g) “I Am Not Dead” by Weirdo family member, Christa Aurand, submitted at WeirdDarkness.com“You Can’t Escape The Reaper” by Ryan Davis for Ranker: [https://tinyurl.com/y6v4hhmv] (https://tinyurl.com/y6v4hhmv) “The Vanishing Lieutenant and the Disappearing Cadet” from Strange Company: [https://tinyurl.com/yan75oha] (https://tinyurl.com/yan75oha) ; [https://tinyurl.com/yc7f83mt] (https://tinyurl.com/yc7f83mt) Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(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 ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 16, 2020CUSTOM LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/DeadCalling ... Read more

16 Oct 2024

53 MINS

53:05

16 Oct 2024

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