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

IN THIS EPISODE: In the book of Acts Paul speaks to the early church—and to us—about cults. Cults will not only come, they are already here – and have been all along in some way, shape, or form. They existed then, they exit now, they will exist in the future until the Lord does away with evil once and for all… but that’s a topic for another day. The really dangerous part about cults is how attractive they can be to even the most intelligent among us, even those of us who profess Christ as our savior can be lured in if we’re not careful. Cults, in all of their forms, draw us away from the truth. So it’s important to recognize one when you see it.

Hear previous messages and find our social media at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!
MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…
http://JustAnswer.com
Source article: https://www.crosswalk.com/church/pastors-or-leadership/christianity-questions-answers/what-is-a-cult-the-6-telltale-signs-to-look-for.html
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Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
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IN THIS EPISODE: I’ll share a chapter from the audiobook “Murderous Minds: Volume 4” that I had the privilege of narrating. It’s chapter one which tells the true story of murderer Michael Cleary. Plus, I’ll share the fictional horror story, 
“A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Murderous Michael Cleary” by Ryan Becker and Kelley Gaines, from the audiobook “Murderous Minds, Volume 4”: https://amzn.to/2VCrjFC – you can also follow the link to hear another free sample of the audiobook.
“A Beginner’s Guide To Blood Portals” by Michael Squid at Creepypasta.com: http://bit.ly/2VEqHiv; Michael Squid’s official website: http://www.mrmichaelsquid.com
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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Originally aired: June, 2021

CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/beginners-guide-to-blood-portals/

IN THIS EPISODE: After more than nine decades, the St. Valentine’s Day massacre in Chicago still intrigues lovers of unsolved true crime stories. But is it really an unsolved case? We’ll look at the true story of the “St. Valentine’s Day Massacre,” as told by the evidence and witnesses that we’ve always been told never existed.

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Unsolved St. Valentine’s Day Massacre” by Steve Shukis from Chicago True Crime (link no longer available)
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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(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.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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Originally aired: June, 2020

CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/unsolved-st-valentines-day-massacre/

Send in YOUR scary story by visiting http://MicroTerrors.com!
Tell your friends about Micro Terrors – and find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website!

“The Fridge” by Anthony B., age 7
“The Forbidden House” by Zainab Ali, age 14
“Hungry Horror Hippos” by Mad Alexander, age 8

Visit our website: https://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
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“Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2024


https://weirddarkness.com/the-fridge-and-the-forbidden-house-and-hungry-horror-hippos/

“TIME ALONE WITH YOU” #ChurchOfTheUndead
Find us online at https://WeirdDarkness.com/Church! Please share this podcast with your friends, family, and co-workers, and post a link to this episode in your own social media! Thank you, and God bless!
MENTIONS, SOURCES, AND LINKS…
Darren Marlar’s music: https://amzn.to/4bNj0L2
(Over time links can and may become invalid, disappear, or have different content.)
Darren Marlar is a licensed minister through the Universal Life Church: https://www.themonastery.org. Find his other podcast, Weird Darkness, in your favorite podcast app at https://weirddarkness.com/listen. “Church Of The Undead” theme music by Epidemic Sound.
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
Weird Darkness® and Church Of The Undead™ are trademarked. Copyright © 2024.
https://weirddarkness.com/time-alone-with-you-churchoftheundead/

IN THIS EPISODE: The Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster)

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Title Story Preview
00:01:49.380 = Show Open
00:04:29.283 = To Die In The Old West
00:18:51.277 = The Hidebehind
00:21:47.052 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon
00:26:54.843 = The Lyndia Morel Incident
00:41:26.997 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland
00:49:22.035 = The Myth of Crocker Island
00:57:52.272 = The Centerville Monster
00:59:50.545 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose: https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk
“To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2
“The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en
“The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf
“The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v8yewbr
“The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2d6fbz5h
“The Myth of Crocker Island” source: Kaushik Patowary: Amusing Planet: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdz38sce
“The Centerville Monster” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4h8wpeee
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.
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