Otis Jiry’s Tales From Duskwood: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

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Gather around the crackling campfire at Camp Duskwood, nestled by the tranquil yet eerie shores of Twilight Lake, and join host and narrator Otis Jiry for tales that will haunt your dreams and chill your soul. With his rich, captivating voice, Otis spins spine-tingling yarns under the starry night sky, blending dark humor, atmospheric storytelling, and plenty of scares. Each week, Otis welcomes a new group of brave campers to share ghostly encounters, sinister legends, and hair-raising horrors. Whether it’s cursed bargains, haunted highways, or shadows that whisper in the dark, these stories will have you looking over your shoulder long after the fire dies down. If you’re drawn to the macabre and the mysterious, Otis Jiry's Tales From Duskwood is your ticket to a world where the shadows hold secrets and the night never truly ends. Dare to pull your blanket close and listen—because the scariest stories are the ones that feel like they just might be true.

  1. S1E23 – Below the World of Men

    04/17/2025

    S1E23 – Below the World of Men

    Some truths should never see the light. In this chilling double feature from the shadowy edges of Otis Jiry’s Tales From Duskwood, we descend—literally and figuratively—into the hidden places beneath our feet and behind our minds. Beneath Rome’s ancient stones, a rivalry turns deadly in a place no map dares mark. And far beneath the hills of England, something stirs in the dark, older than empire… and far less patient. Host Otis Jiry guides you through two forgotten corridors of terror, each penned by the legendary Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—not of pipe and magnifying glass, but of claw, echo, and silence. PODCAST SUMMARY “The New Catacomb” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Rival archaeologists Kennedy and Burger share a passion for uncovering Rome’s forgotten past—but their friendship masks deeper tensions. When Burger reveals he’s discovered a previously unknown catacomb, Kennedy is eager to see it for himself, unaware of how personal the expedition is about to become. A gripping tale of ego, betrayal, and the terrible things buried beneath both cities and souls, this story reminds us that some secrets are kept hidden for a reason. “The Terror of Blue John Gap” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Sent to the English countryside to recover from illness, Dr. James Hardcastle finds peace among the moors—until strange sounds and missing livestock lead him to a Roman mine long abandoned. As he investigates the mysterious cavern known as Blue John Gap, scientific curiosity gives way to dread. Blending cosmic unease with rural folklore, this slow-burning descent into isolation and obsession explores what happens when reason confronts the unimaginable.

    1h 28m
  2. S1E22 – The Cost of Remembrance

    04/10/2025

    S1E22 – The Cost of Remembrance

    What would you trade to forget a name? What price would you pay to remember one? In this haunting installment from the shores of Twilight Lake, Otis Jiry invites you to explore the slippery, sacred terrain of memory—the way it binds us, betrays us, and makes us who we are. Tonight’s twin tales wind through static-laced phone lines and fog-choked coastal roads, each unraveling the fragile threads that tether us to truth and identity. But be warned, dear camper: some memories fight to be kept. Others… demand to be erased. Gather close to the fire—because tonight, remembering might be the scariest thing of all. PODCAST SUMMARY "The Number You Have Dialed" by Rowan Wells – When Ryan Marteni inherits his uncle’s secluded farmhouse, he expects solitude—maybe even a fresh start. What he doesn’t expect is a strange note, an old rotary phone, and a cryptic phone number that connects him to a customer service line offering... removals. Curious at first, Ryan soon discovers the calls come with perks—and consequences. As the line between convenience and control begins to blur, he’s pulled into a chilling system where memory is currency, identity is negotiable, and escape may no longer be an option. A smart, spiraling descent into transactional horror and psychological erosion. "The Mystery of Severblight" by Charlotte Morrow – After receiving a package from a father long presumed dead, researcher Eleanor Faulkner journeys north to find a town that officially doesn’t exist. What she finds instead is a fog-draped village lost to time, where the tide conceals more than just sand—and forgetting is not just a risk, but a ritual. As Ellie delves deeper into the secrets of Severblight, she uncovers ancient bargains, fractured identities, and a choice that may alter her sense of self forever. A beautifully unsettling tale of mythic memory, inherited loss, and the haunting power of remembrance.

    1h 35m
  3. S1E21 – Uneven Trades

    04/03/2025

    S1E21 – Uneven Trades

    In this chilling installment of Tales From Duskwood, master storyteller Otis Jiry invites you to settle in by the fire for two unnerving tales of deals gone wrong, where the balance between cost and consequence is anything but fair. First, a simple night around the campfire turns sinister when an old legend is challenged—unleashing something that should have remained buried. Then, a trio of ghost hunters checks into a notorious hotel, hoping for proof of the paranormal. What they find instead is a descent into shadows, where the real horrors might not be the ones they came looking for. Every trade has a price. Tonight, two of them are about to be paid in full. So ask yourself: what would you give… to know the truth? PODCAST SUMMARY “Monstruo” by Blair Daniels – During a late-night campfire deep in the Texas woods, three friends debate the legend of a cursed tree said to bleed with the blood of its victims. One of them is determined to prove the tale is just folklore—but some stories were never meant to be tested. A brooding tale of urban legend, guilt, and the cost of disbelief, Monstruo reminds us that some warnings are carved in blood for a reason. “The Haunting of Room 812” by Blair Daniels and Craig Groshek – A trio of paranormal investigators checks into the most infamous hotel room in South Dakota, hoping to catch their big break on camera. But when a series of strange events begins to blur the line between myth and reality, one of them finds himself trapped in a place where betrayal lingers and the past never stays buried. A nightmarish journey through haunted hallways and hidden motives, this story explores what happens when the scariest ghosts wear familiar faces.

    54 min
  4. S1E20 – Twisted Ambitions

    03/27/2025

    S1E20 – Twisted Ambitions

    Two tales of desire gone wrong… where obsession digs deep, and the price of wanting more may be steeper than you think. A restless drifter arrives at a secluded farm with more curiosity than caution. A young boy’s childhood fascination festers into something far darker than anyone could imagine. In this chilling double feature, host Otis Jiry invites you to gather ‘round the fire and explore what happens when ambition turns toxic, and the line between dream and nightmare blurs beyond recognition. From the haunted backroads of Americana to the murky depths of forgotten places, these are stories of treasure, transformation, and the terrible things we sometimes do in the name of getting what we want. PODCAST SUMMARY "Buried Treasure" by Ted Hegemann – Sent to his reclusive uncle’s farm as part of a last-ditch effort to reform his behavior, Theo quickly becomes fascinated by family rumors of a hidden fortune buried somewhere on the property. With the help of a local farmhand, he begins a tireless search, but the deeper they dig, the more tangled Theo’s thoughts become. A haunting meditation on greed, manipulation, and the dangers of chasing something you were never meant to find. "Overbite" by Kyle Harrison – From the moment James Summers saw his first gator show as a boy, he was hooked. Years later, with a strained family history and a mounting obsession, he returns to the swampy place where it all began—this time with a plan. But what begins as a dream of revival and control slowly unravels into a nightmare of transformation. An unsettling tale of primal urges, fractured identity, and the monstrous side of obsession.

    58 min
  5. S1E19 – The Hidden and the Hunted

    03/20/2025

    S1E19 – The Hidden and the Hunted

    There are places we were never meant to go… and voices we were never meant to hear. Tonight, join Otis Jiry as he leads you into the shadows, where forgotten things stir and laughter lingers long after the show is over. In this chilling episode, two haunting tales unravel the thin line between curiosity and terror—one set beneath the streets, where something ancient waits to be found, and the other following a wandering performer whose audience never quite leaves unchanged. Tread carefully, listener. Because once you’ve seen what hides in the dark, it might just start looking for you. PODCAST SUMMARY "Down Here" by Michael Whitehouse – When David receives a desperate call about an old friend’s unraveling sanity, he reluctantly returns to a past he thought he had left behind. But what starts as a visit to check on Eric quickly spirals into something far more disturbing. Eric speaks of a presence lurking beneath a bridge—something unseen, something waiting. As a storm builds overhead, David is pulled into a night of growing dread, where reality itself seems to shift and something in the darkness whispers an invitation he may not be able to resist. A gripping tale of obsession, fear, and the thin veil between the known and the unknowable. "The Last Laugh" by Michael Whitehouse – A traveling clown arrives in town, delighting audiences with his antics and bringing joy to those who gather to watch. But when the performance ends, and the hat at his feet remains mostly empty, the true cost of his show is revealed. The next morning, the town awakens to an eerie silence, and a dreadful mystery unfolds. A haunting fable of unappreciated gifts and consequences unseen, this story will make you think twice about the price of entertainment.

    1h 8m
  6. S1E18 – Screams in the Walls

    03/13/2025

    S1E18 – Screams in the Walls

    Some things refuse to be forgotten. Some horrors linger long after the moment has passed, etched into the walls, hidden in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to make themselves known. Tonight, Otis Jiry invites you to peer into the places where echoes never fade and unseen eyes follow your every move. In one tale, a simple work of art holds a sinister secret, its beauty masking something far more disturbing. In another, a place meant for healing becomes a prison of unimaginable horror, where the ones who watch over you may not have your best interests at heart. Two stories. Two warnings. And one lingering question: When you’re being watched, do you really want to know by whom? PODCAST SUMMARY "A Family Portrait" by L. Chan – When a married couple stumbles upon a breathtaking painting at an old inn, they believe they’ve found a treasure. But as the painting finds a new home on their wall, strange occurrences begin to unsettle their reality. The serene image of a girl in a meadow seems to change when no one is looking, and Sarah, the wife, develops an unnatural fixation on it. As the past bleeds into the present, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Who—or what—is truly captured in the painting? A creeping tale of obsession, illusion, and the inescapable grip of the past. "Suicide Watch" by E. Matthews – After a failed suicide attempt, Robby finds himself locked inside Hillcrest Mental Facility, where whispers of tragedy and secrecy haunt the halls. When a fellow patient meets a gruesome and inexplicable end, Robby senses that something far more sinister is at play. His search for the truth leads him into the depths of the hospital, where the line between care and cruelty vanishes. As he uncovers horrifying secrets hidden beneath the sterile walls, he realizes that the real danger isn’t what’s in his mind—but what’s being done to it. A harrowing dive into isolation, medical horror, and the terror of being at the mercy of those who claim to help.

    55 min
  7. S1E17 – The Whispering Dead

    03/06/2025

    S1E17 – The Whispering Dead

    There are stories that flicker like candlelight—gone in an instant, leaving only a hint of warmth. And then there are stories that settle in the bones, whispering long after the last word is spoken. Tonight’s tale is one of the latter. Join Otis Jiry by the fire as he unearths a legend buried beneath old stones and darker secrets. Some messages are meant to be received. Others… are best left unread. But once the dead decide to speak, can you resist the urge to listen? PODCAST SUMMARY "The Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers – When a mysterious skull is unearthed in a quiet Breton village, its discovery sets off a chain of eerie events that no one can explain. As rumors swirl about an ancient curse and whispers of the long-dead Black Priest grow louder, a skeptical investigator delves into the mystery—only to find that some secrets refuse to stay buried. With creeping dread and a masterful blend of history and horror, this chilling tale explores the thin veil between the past and the present… and what happens when the dead demand to be heard.

    1h 32m
  8. S1E16 – Burning Through the Dark

    02/27/2025

    S1E16 – Burning Through the Dark

    Fire gives life… but it also takes. It consumes, it transforms, and sometimes—when the flames die down—something unnatural is left smoldering in the ashes. Join Otis Jiry for a night of stories where heat lingers long after the embers fade and the past refuses to be buried. In tonight’s chilling tales, an unexplained fever burns hotter than it should, and a long-abandoned ruin may hold secrets that never truly died. Some fires can be extinguished. Others… never go out. PODCAST SUMMARY "Your Fever is My Fire" by Craig Groshek – Wracked by illness and barely able to move, a fever-stricken man finds himself visited by an unsettling stranger—an old man who seems far too interested in the heat radiating from his body. As the fever deepens, reality bends, and the sickroom transforms into a battleground between weakness and something far more insidious. A tale of sickness, strength, and the unseen forces that feed on human suffering, this story will make you think twice about what lurks in the haze of a high fever. "We Broke Into Newbridge" by Craig Groshek – What starts as a reckless teenage dare leads three friends into the charred ruins of a long-abandoned boys’ home, a place whispered about in town but never revisited. The fire that consumed Newbridge decades ago left nothing behind—or so they thought. As they descend deeper into the remains, they uncover a place untouched by time and a presence that never left. A gripping and atmospheric descent into haunted history, this story reminds us that some doors are meant to stay closed.

    42 min
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Gather around the crackling campfire at Camp Duskwood, nestled by the tranquil yet eerie shores of Twilight Lake, and join host and narrator Otis Jiry for tales that will haunt your dreams and chill your soul. With his rich, captivating voice, Otis spins spine-tingling yarns under the starry night sky, blending dark humor, atmospheric storytelling, and plenty of scares. Each week, Otis welcomes a new group of brave campers to share ghostly encounters, sinister legends, and hair-raising horrors. Whether it’s cursed bargains, haunted highways, or shadows that whisper in the dark, these stories will have you looking over your shoulder long after the fire dies down. If you’re drawn to the macabre and the mysterious, Otis Jiry's Tales From Duskwood is your ticket to a world where the shadows hold secrets and the night never truly ends. Dare to pull your blanket close and listen—because the scariest stories are the ones that feel like they just might be true.

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