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Do you dare listen to the unknown? Welcome to The Shadows, a podcast devoted to all things chilling and disturbing. Join your cryptic host Mortuus each week as he brings you tales from the darkness, stories that will haunt the remote corners of your psyche long after you press stop. From unexplained supernatural encounters to strange disappearances, murders, and disturbing rituals, The Shadows immerses you in an hour of nightmarish entertainment that's best listened to with the lights on. Tales that seem torn from an eerie netherworld, the disturbing short stories on The Shadows come from the frenzied minds of modern masters of horror, interspersed with true accounts of the paranormal and unsolved mysteries. So lock your doors, check under the bed, and get ready for an immersive ride into the mouth of madness. But don't say we didn't warn you - these bloodcurdling tales are not meant for the faint of heart or the weak of spirit. The shadows encroach at your own peril. New episodes drop every Monday at the witching hour. Keep your finger hovering over the lights which, you'll need them. This is one podcast you don't want to listen to in the dark.

Episodes

  1. Awake

    11/28/2023

    Awake

    In the quaint town of New Paltz, New York, nestled by the serene Hudson River, life takes a thrilling turn as the skies darken one calm evening. A meteor shower was forecasted, but what descends from the skies is far from a natural phenomenon. Strange, shimmering figures emerge from the meteorite fragments, their form almost liquid under the pale moonlight. As the night envelops the town, the entities begin exploring, their motives unclear but their presence terrifying to the townspeople. The local sheriff, Emily, a courageous and determined woman, takes it upon herself to protect her town. With a group of brave citizens, they venture into the eerie nights trying to understand and confront the alien visitors. The aliens, however, are far advanced and possess the ability to morph into any form. They begin mimicking the townspeople, creating a growing sense of paranoia and distrust within the community. The nights become a horrifying playground as the line between friend and foe blurs. Emily and her team manage to communicate with the aliens, discovering they are refugees from a distant galaxy. They claim to seek asylum but their actions speak otherwise as they continue to terrorize New Paltz. In a desperate attempt to save her town, Emily devises a plan to lead the aliens to a secluded part of the Hudson River where they could be trapped and possibly sent back to where they came from. The plan is set into motion on a stormy night where lightning crackles across the sky, setting the scene for a final confrontation. As they near the trap site, Emily realizes too late that the aliens have been aware of their plan all along. They lead Emily and her team into a deadly ambush. The town watches in terror as the Hudson River, once a symbol of tranquility, transforms into a terrifying spectacle of otherworldly power. The sky lights up one final time as a massive alien ship descends, the shimmering figures merging into it, leaving behind a devastated town with an eerie silence that screams the unknown reality of what the universe holds. The chilling encounter leaves New Paltz forever haunted, its skies a constant reminder of the menacing unknown. #scifi, #sciencefiction, #aliens, #ufo, #spaceship, #inventor, #engineer, #diy, #prank, #trick, #practicaljoke, #neighbor, #elderly, #retiree, #tinkerer, #builder, #homemade, #secret, #fly, #flying, #testflight, #crashlanding, #hudsonvalley, #newyork, #river, #stargazing, #hidden, #secretlife, #doublelife, #twistending, #plottwist, #surprise, #storytime, #storytelling, #creativewriting For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    23 min
  2. The Stargazer

    11/21/2023

    The Stargazer

    In the quaint town of New Paltz, New York, nestled by the serene Hudson River, life takes a thrilling turn as the skies darken one calm evening. A meteor shower was forecasted, but what descends from the skies is far from a natural phenomenon. Strange, shimmering figures emerge from the meteorite fragments, their form almost liquid under the pale moonlight. As the night envelops the town, the entities begin exploring, their motives unclear but their presence terrifying to the townspeople. The local sheriff, Emily, a courageous and determined woman, takes it upon herself to protect her town. With a group of brave citizens, they venture into the eerie nights trying to understand and confront the alien visitors. The aliens, however, are far advanced and possess the ability to morph into any form. They begin mimicking the townspeople, creating a growing sense of paranoia and distrust within the community. The nights become a horrifying playground as the line between friend and foe blurs. Emily and her team manage to communicate with the aliens, discovering they are refugees from a distant galaxy. They claim to seek asylum but their actions speak otherwise as they continue to terrorize New Paltz. In a desperate attempt to save her town, Emily devises a plan to lead the aliens to a secluded part of the Hudson River where they could be trapped and possibly sent back to where they came from. The plan is set into motion on a stormy night where lightning crackles across the sky, setting the scene for a final confrontation. As they near the trap site, Emily realizes too late that the aliens have been aware of their plan all along. They lead Emily and her team into a deadly ambush. The town watches in terror as the Hudson River, once a symbol of tranquility, transforms into a terrifying spectacle of otherworldly power. The sky lights up one final time as a massive alien ship descends, the shimmering figures merging into it, leaving behind a devastated town with an eerie silence that screams the unknown reality of what the universe holds. The chilling encounter leaves New Paltz forever haunted, its skies a constant reminder of the menacing unknown. #scifi, #sciencefiction, #aliens, #ufo, #spaceship, #inventor, #engineer, #diy, #prank, #trick, #practicaljoke, #neighbor, #elderly, #retiree, #tinkerer, #builder, #homemade, #secret, #fly, #flying, #testflight, #crashlanding, #hudsonvalley, #newyork, #river, #stargazing, #hidden, #secretlife, #doublelife, #twistending, #plottwist, #surprise, #storytime, #storytelling, #creativewriting For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    14 min
  3. The Legacy

    11/14/2023

    The Legacy

    In the quaint, eerie town of Black Hollow, a forgotten curse whispered through the ancient trees every thirteen years. This year bore an ill omen, for young Jamie was to turn thirteen under a foreboding full moon. The town, nestled amidst an endless canopy of dark woods and tranquil lakes, had always been Jamie's playground. His fascination with the woods was endless, but as his 13th birthday neared, a chilling unease enveloped the town. The night of Jamie’s birthday arrived with a sky void of stars, the moon reigning in solitude. The townsfolk, bound by old tales and forewarnings, feared what the night would unfold. As the clock struck midnight, Jamie felt an unearthly chill crawl through his veins. His bones ached with a sorrowful tune as they contorted and reshaped, his reflection morphing into a fearsome creature under the glowing eye of the moon. With each agonizing transformation, Jamie’s human essence faded, replaced by a ferocious, primal entity. A werewolf, bound to the moon's call, now roamed the dark trails where Jamie once played. His haunting howls resonated through the night, mingling with the cries of the tormented town, who now feared the cursed shadows more than ever. The town had to face the horrifying reality of the ancient curse that now gripped Jamie’s soul. With a blend of dread and resolve, they ventured into the dark heart of the woods to uncover the sinister lore binding Jamie to this dark fate. Each step through the haunting gloom revealed fragments of forgotten truths, leading them closer to the eerie core of Black Hollow’s cursed history. But time was the essence as with each moonrise, Jamie’s humanity waned, replaced by the wild, ominous entity of the night. The townsfolk's desperate quest to save Jamie led them through a maze of chilling folklore, ghostly apparitions, and the menacing stretch of the werewolf’s shadow. As they delved deeper into the ancient curse, the line between the town’s reality and the horrifying legend blurred. The battle against time and ancient evil intertwined as they sought to free Jamie from the moonlit curse, unearthing a tale of fear, courage, and the haunting truth lurking in the shadows of Black Hollow. Through every nerve-wracking twist, Moonlit Curse unveils a harrowing journey against an old evil to save a young soul from being forever lost to the dreaded whisper of the thirteen-year curse. For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    21 min
  4. The Creatures From Plum Island

    11/07/2023

    The Creatures From Plum Island

    When a group of reckless teenagers sneak onto the mysterious Plum Island research facility, they accidentally unleash violent human-animal hybrid monsters created through twisted government genetic experiments. As the deadly creatures escape the island and descend upon nearby beach communities, local sheriff Bob Mackenzie teams up with head scientist Dr. Mariah Ellis to try containing the terrifying outbreak before it spreads. But they soon discover the horrific mutations have a vicious agenda of their own. Join Bob and Mariah's harrowing fight for survival against the deadly humanoid beasts in this gripping three-part mini-series. Don't miss a moment of the action-packed story inspired by Plum Island's own chilling history of animal disease research and unethical science gone wrong. #horror #scifi #mystery #thriller #sciencegonewrong #humananimalhybrids #geneticexperiments #plumisland #monsteroutbreak #apocalypse #miniseries #seriespremiere For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    43 min
  5. The Shadows Vol.1

    11/01/2023

    The Shadows Vol.1

    The Shadows Vol.1: 00:00 Whispers from the Shadows 04:57 The Midnight Knocker 10:15 The Silent Screams of Hollow Hill 14:14 Don't Look Under the Bed 18:22 The Forbidden Rituals of the Forgotten 24:33 The Cursed Halls of Abandonment For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1{Title}: {description} For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢

    30 min
  6. The Cursed Halls of Abandonment

    10/31/2023

    The Cursed Halls of Abandonment

    The Cursed Halls of Abandonment In the abandoned halls of a derelict asylum, madness lies in wait... Join me tonight as we embark on a terrifying journey through the foreboding ruins of a long-shuttered mental institution with a tortured past. My friend and I think it will be a harmless adventure - we're dead wrong. As I recount my chilling experience, you'll feel the evil energy pulsing through those decrepit halls trying to claim our sanity. Strange vibrations, bizarre changes to the building's layout, and eerie whispering entities plague our exploration, toying with our minds. When my friend disappears within the bowels of the complex, I'm forced to press on alone through rooms still containing antiquated equipment used for unspeakable procedures. Will I find him in time before the restless spirits trap us forever in their cursed halls of abandonment? Can we escape their cruel manipulations with our lives and sanity intact? Find out in this immersive psychological horror story brought vividly to life. Feel the growing sense of dread as the asylum itself turns against us. But once we step over the threshold into the dead of night, will we ever truly be free of the evil dwelling within? Remember - even abandoned places hold tenants you don't want to meet alone in the dark... For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    5 min
  7. The Forbidden Rituals of the Forgotten

    10/24/2023

    The Forbidden Rituals of the Forgotten

    The Forbidden Rituals of the Forgotten: In the depths of the ancient woods, a dark temple holds unimaginable horrors... Join me as I recount my chilling descent into the cursed catacombs beneath a forgotten temple, and the nightmare that followed. Lured by local legends, I'm inexorably drawn deeper into the shadows only to discover twisted idols and sinister rituals not meant for mortal eyes. When a cursed tome falls into my hands, alien whispers and visions begin plaguing my mind, compelling me to conduct forbidden rites to unleash unholy terror. As eldritch beings haunt my psyche, slowly I lose control over my actions and descend into the madness of the occult. Experience my rising panic and desperation as I become an unwilling conduit, forced to carry out gruesome rituals that open the gate between realms. The woods grow dark with summoned shadows. Innocent blood stains the temple stones. And insatiable hunger consumes me. Can I regain my will and put an end to the horrors I've unleashed? Or will I be devoured by the ravenous evil that now inhabits my very soul? Some doors should never be opened, some secrets never unearthed. Because once awakened, the beings that sleep in darkness cannot be easily laid to rest once more... 👇🏼 For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢 👻Where to Enjoy the Show: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-shadows/id1708814298 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Ufb6V4Jc90VASKGOxRgo1?si=c56e3f2f400d4af6 Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTjr2HoeVUyX2ciBrZ1NOZg?sub_confirmation=1

    6 min
  8. Don't Look Under the Bed

    10/16/2023

    Don't Look Under the Bed

    Don't Look Under the Bed: There's a reason we're afraid of the space beneath our beds as children. Sometimes, the monsters under there are all too real. Join me as I recount my spine-chilling, true life encounter with the creature lurking under my bed since childhood. Many nights I laid awake, listening to faint scratches and rustles from below. I convinced myself it was just household noises...until I finally worked up the courage to peer under. In this chilling tale, my curiosity reveals a sinister presence far worse than imagined. Faced with a snarling beast straight out of a nightmare, I'm forced to confront the evil embodied in the darkness under my bed. Will I awaken its wrath by daring to shine a light on its lair? Can anyone ever sleep soundly again after confronting the horror of what hides below? If you ever feared the space beneath your bed, this story will realize your deepest childhood terrors. Especially when the lights go out and your feet dangle vulnerably over the edge. Don't miss this disturbing, imaginative horror brought to life - but maybe don't watch it before bed. Once seen, the monsters under the bed can never be unseen...sleep tight. For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢

    4 min
  9. The Midnight Knocker

    10/03/2023

    The Midnight Knocker

    The Midnight Knocker: Something sinister lurks in the dead of night. Will you dare open your door to the midnight knocker? In this chilling tale, a late-night visitor arrives unexpectedly on a lonely doorstep, setting off a night of unspeakable horror. When three ominous knocks rouse the narrator from sleep, curiosity draws them to the door. But what awaits on the other side is far more frightening than imagined. Join me as I recount my bone-chilling encounter with the mysterious entity known only as the midnight knocker. A malevolent being not of this world hellbent on gaining entry into victims' homes in the late hours. Unable to be seen. Impossible to stop. Once it sets its sights on you, it will torment you relentlessly until you welcome it inside. Experience every creepy sound, every heart-stopping moment in this original horror story inspired by our universal fear of the darkened unknown. Watch until the end to discover the midnight knocker's true motives. Just be warned - you may not want to listen alone or before bed. The midnight knocker may come knocking at your own door next. So lock up tight and brace yourself for an encounter with a force beyond our comprehension. A nightmare come to life on a quiet, moonlit night. Don't say I didn't warn you about opening the door... For any questions, requests, or suggestions email us at TheShadows@PopcastStudio.com 🔔 Subscribe and Notification Bell: If you enjoyed this haunting journey and want to explore more mysteries of the unseen, don’t forget to subscribe and hit the notification bell to stay updated on the latest uploads! 🔔 👍 Like and Share: If you found this journey intriguing, please like this video and share it with fellow seekers of the obscure! 👍 📢 Comments: We would love to hear your thoughts, experiences, and interpretations of "Whispers from the Shadows." Feel free to share them in the comments section below! 📢

    5 min

About

Do you dare listen to the unknown? Welcome to The Shadows, a podcast devoted to all things chilling and disturbing. Join your cryptic host Mortuus each week as he brings you tales from the darkness, stories that will haunt the remote corners of your psyche long after you press stop. From unexplained supernatural encounters to strange disappearances, murders, and disturbing rituals, The Shadows immerses you in an hour of nightmarish entertainment that's best listened to with the lights on. Tales that seem torn from an eerie netherworld, the disturbing short stories on The Shadows come from the frenzied minds of modern masters of horror, interspersed with true accounts of the paranormal and unsolved mysteries. So lock your doors, check under the bed, and get ready for an immersive ride into the mouth of madness. But don't say we didn't warn you - these bloodcurdling tales are not meant for the faint of heart or the weak of spirit. The shadows encroach at your own peril. New episodes drop every Monday at the witching hour. Keep your finger hovering over the lights which, you'll need them. This is one podcast you don't want to listen to in the dark.

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