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

IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you fictional tales of horror. In this episode I’m sharing the first chapter of a book I’m narrating by J.C. Moore from his book “Tainted” – Dark Intrigues, Book 2 – which I’ve linked to below. The story is called “Savage Pursuit” and without giving you any spoilers, I will say that despite my masculine voice, the tale is told from the perspective of a young, teen girl by the name of Carin.

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:01:32.034 = “Savage Pursuit” by J.C. Moore from the book “Tainted: Dark Intrigues, Book 2”

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Savage Pursuit” from the J.C. Moore book, ‘Tainted’: https://amzn.to/3R2zYwn
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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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: May 23, 2024

CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/savage-pursuit/

IN THIS EPISODE: A classic horror tale from the master, Edgar Allan Poe!

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Show Open
00:01:50.938 = ABOUT “The Cask of Amontillado”
00:13:29.474 = STORY “The Cask of Amontillado”
00:23:17.166 = Show Close

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
https://www.sparknotes.com/lit/poestories/section11/
https://americanenglish.state.gov/files/ae/resource_files/the_cask_of_amontillado.pdf
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: March 11, 2020

CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/the-cask-of-amontillado-by-edgar-allan-poe/

Subscribe to Paranormality Magazine at https://weirddarkness.com/magazine. 
IN THIS EPISODE:
00:01:04.256 = “Jumanji'd into a Bigfoot Encounter – A Twist-Filled Cryptid Tale” by Anthony Tyler
00:17:58.435 = “Howls in the Dark: Investigating the Werewolf Myth” by John Beal
00:22:01.025 = “The Strangest Unsolved Disappearances Through the Ages” by Brandon Grimes

SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
All stories originally published in Paranormality Magazine or website at https://weirddarkness.com/magazine
Paranormality Magazine podcast theme by Alibi Music Library
Background music by Nicolas Gasparini at http://www.thedarkpiano.com
Narration by Darren Marlar at https://DarrenMarlar.com and https://WeirdDarkness.com
©Paranormality Magazine, 2024; ©Weird Darkness, 2024
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CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/did-we-conjure-a-bigfoot-encounter

IN THIS EPISODE: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We’ll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for financial relief he turns to a witch’s very dark solution. (A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon) *** Mobsters gun down one of their own in order to save an enemy. Why? (Kill The Dutchman) *** A tragic figure in Mexican folklore, she wears white and wanders the waterside in profound grief. Her name is La Llorona. (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman) *** Plus, I’ll share an amazing creepypasta story called “Redemption”.

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Top Story Teaser
00:01:39.386 = Show Open
00:03:47.030 = The Legend of Bloody Mary
00:17:27.081 = The Ship That Never Sank
00:31:15.381 = A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon
00:34:28.236 = Kill The Dutchman
00:42:09.267 = La Lloronoa, The Weeping Woman
00:49:05.193 = Restoration, Part 1
01:03:23.336 = Restoration, Part 2A
01:26:36.214 = Restoration, Part 2B – Part 3
01:52:14.894 = Restoration, Part 4
02:22:53.919 = Restoration, Part 5
02:55:18.844 = Restoration, Epilogue

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Legend of Bloody Mary” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/lxY330nwkIi
“First Hand Bloody Mary Stories” by Audrey Webster: http://ow.ly/9yrR30nwkLM
“The Ship That Never Sank”: https://tinyurl.com/y8eh3mey
“A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon” by Weirdo family member, Christoper Patrick
“Kill The Dutchman” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qmajnh9
“La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/y7lcjrkn
“Restoration” by Jordan Eilbert: https://tinyurl.com/yx3xb5bvWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.= = = = =
(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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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June, 2022

CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/bloody-mary-legend/

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“I am the Whistler and I know many things, for I walk by night. I know many strange tales hidden in the hearts of men and women who have stepped into the shadows. Yes, I know the nameless terrors of which they dare not speak!”
Haunting stories of fate, dramas of crime, deception, and manipulation building to a sudden and shocking denouement...and, through it all, the sardonic, mocking laughter of — The Whistler!
One of radio’s most memorable thriller anthologies, The Whistler was a west-coast favorite for over a decade but, despite two attempts to go nationwide, never was able to achieve the same success as a coast to coast feature. But for listeners across the western states served by the Signal Oil Company, the program’s eerie theme music opened a weekly window into the very darkest corners of the human soul. It was so popular, in fact, that Columbia Pictures produced eight second-feature films based on the concept, all but one of which starred Richard Dix.
The Whistler himself was an omniscient narrator -- the voice of Fate itself, one might suggest, or perhaps of conscience. And his stories revolved around ordinary people, pushed by the pressures of daily life into taking drastic actions. Or perhaps a sudden circumstance, an unexpected twist of life’s path, suddenly placed these protagonists on a road leading inexorably to their own destruction. Greed, lust, and perfidy of every kind figure in the plots -- and when Fate inevitably catches up with these unfortunate, driven souls, The Whistler is always ready, at the very end, to see that the knife is properly twisted.
Produced by George W. Allen, with hauntingly evocative musical scores by Wilbur Hatch, The Whistler was a prime outlet for the cream of Hollywood’s top radio performers - actors such as Wally Maher, Cathy and Elliott Lewis, Gerald Mohr, Lurene Tuttle, and Betty Lou Gerson, who emphasized skill over star power - as well as announcer Bill Forman in the title role, with Marvin Miller voicing the commercials.
YOUTUBE CHAPTERS GUIDE...
00:00:00.000 = Introduction
00:01:54.231 = Two Year Plan (November 25, 1946)
00:32:57.784 = Next Year Is Mine (December 23, 1946)
01:03:11.928 = Murder On Rourke Island (December 30, 1946)
01:33:17.532 = Dear Roger (January 06, 1947)
02:03:49.286 = The Choice (January 13, 1947)
02:33:57.650 = Eight To Twelve (February 24, 1947)
03:04:34.682 = The Blue Legend (March 03, 1947)
03:34:43.029 = The Sheriff’s Assistant (April 07, 1947)
04:05:52.705 = Maid of Honor (April 14, 1947)
04:36:21.437 = Windfall (May 05, 1947)

SOURCES AND ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
This episode is sponsored by http://RadioArchives.com
Weird Darkness Retro Radio theme by Storyblocks.
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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
Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
WeirdDarkness® - is a registered trademark. Copyright, Weird Darkness, 2024.
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CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/whistler-marathon-014

IN THIS EPISODE: Unlike most shadow people figures, the Hat Man - this tall, dark being often appears during times of emotional turmoil. With accounts from all over the world, questions continue to be asked about his origin – is he supernatural? Interdimensional? Just our imagination? Demonic… or extraterrestrial? What is the Hat Man – and what are his motives? (The Night Terror That is The Hat Man) *** He was a charismatic activist and local celebrity who counted the elite of Philadelphia among his friends. But behind closed doors, Ira Einhorn's relationship with his girlfriend Holly Maddux was fraught with abuse, control, and ultimately, murder. The shocking discovery of Holly's body in a trunk in Einhorn's apartment was only the beginning of the hunt for the man they’d eventually call “The Unicorn Killer.” (Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer) *** On May 1, 1897, Louisa Luetgert, the wife of a prominent Chicago sausage-maker, mysteriously vanished. The last sighting of her was with her husband, Adolph, as they walked into his sausage factory. This chilling disappearance not only shocked the city but also caused a notable decline in sausage sales that summer. Gee, I wonder why. (The Sausage Maker And His Wife) *** Centuries of worship and tragedy have left behind more than just memories in some churches… they’ve also left behind spirits, some holy… some not. From ghostly priests and weeping brides to mysterious mists and phantom lights, there are hauntings that linger in these ancient sanctuaries. What eerie tales are hidden within the walls of the world’s oldest… and most haunted… churches? (Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost) *** In June 2006, Gilbert Gilman vanished without a trace during a short walk in Olympic National Park. Despite an extensive search and numerous theories, no evidence of his fate has ever been found. Was he a victim of foul play, or did he choose to disappear? (The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman)

YOUTUBE TIME STAMPS OR CHAPTERS…
00:00.00.000 = Introduction Preview
00:01:50.695 = Show Open
00:05:17.492 = The Night Terror That is The Hat Man
00:25:21.236 = The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife
00:38:47.045 = The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman
00:44:56.529 = Attending Church Eternally As A Ghost (Haunted Churches)
00:58:09.998 = Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer

SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“The Night Terror That Is The Hat Man” source: Erica McCann, Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mbwzkup3; Brandon Michaels, Ranker: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxz4b38j
“Holly Maddux And The Unicorn Killer” source: The Scare Chamber: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8bmr32
“Attending Church Eternally As a Ghost” source: Patrick Thornton, Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2zyhhree
“The Mysterious Disappearance of Gilbert Gilman” source: Strange Outdoors: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ycx59v88
“The Sausage Maker And His Missing Wife” by Troy Taylor (used with permission): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yc3dnfcm
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Weird Darkness “DARKIVES” theme by Manuel Marino.
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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...