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The Strange, Dark & Mysterious delivered in podcast format. Follow the MrBallen Podcast on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. New episodes publish twice a week—every Monday and Thursday. Prime members can listen to new episodes 1-month early and all episodes ad-free on Amazon Music. Wondery+ subscribers can listen ad-free in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts.
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Dark Natter

Jon Richter and Liam Martin

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Dark Natter is the podcast where your favourite works of horror and other dark fiction are sliced, diced and dissected for forensic analysis! Enter the Hall Of Pain, where creepy custodians Jon Richter (dark fiction writer and video game developer) and Liam Martin (dark fiction connoisseur and professional video game writer) will guide you through a fun and usually downright daft examination of your favourite sinister creations.
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“Make your statement, face your fear.” A weekly horror fiction podcast examining what lurks in the archives of the Magnus Institute, an organisation dedicated to researching the esoteric and the weird. Join Jonathan Sims as he explores the archive, but be warned, as he looks into its depths something starts to look back… New episodes every Thursday produced by Rusty Quill, featuring guest actors, short stories, serial plots and more. The Magnus Protocol launches in January 2024. Hosted on Ac ...
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The unseen creature whose ravenous fangs dog your every step as your footfalls echo down the midnight alleyway. — A long, icy shadow looming over you, making the hairs on your neck rise and your breath turn to ragged puffs of mist. — Unearthly howls that pierce the night, pulling you from the comfort of sleep with feverish, heart-pounding dread. — Welcome to Tales to Terrify, a weekly horror fiction podcast that gets under your skin, lays eggs and hatches writhing baby horrors nursed on your ...
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A full-cast dark fiction anthology of horror, thrillers, and suspense. Each episode features a new character-driven horror story that spans genres of psychological horror, thrillers, suspense, creature features, and grounded tales where obsession, love, rage, and revenge clash in the murky worlds of the supernatural and paranormal. It’s Black Mirror meets Silent Hill meets American Horror Story - where the monster is always very close to home. Every thrilling Ominous Thrill tale is fully dra ...
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Chilling Tales for Dark Nights is a horror fiction anthology podcast, with each weekly episode featuring several creepy tales from talented authors, brought to life by professional voice actors, and accompanied by SFX and music. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy.
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Lore

Aaron Mahnke

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The award-winning podcast (also a TV show & book series) about dark historical tales. Each episode explores the mysterious creatures, tragic events, and unusual places that fill the pages of history. Because sometimes the truth is more frightening than fiction.
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Each week brings you a stand-alone humorous short story for grown-ups. Every story is handcrafted for your enjoyment. We take care to ensure engaging plots, rich character development, and intelligent dialogue are carefully edited out. Enjoy!
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Award-winning author Laurel McHargue lives and laughs and podcasts and writes in the breathtaking elevation of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Follow her on her website @ www.laurelmchargue.com and listen to her narrations of nonfiction on "Alligator Preserves" and dark fiction on "Dark Ebb." email her @ laurel@strackpress.com
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About urban shorts: People's Choice Winner of "Best of 2035," as well as "Best Fiction Podcast 2026" by the Academy of Future Podcasters, Urban Shorts will stand out as an award-winning, critically acclaimed podcast dedicated to the art of short fiction. Each episode of urban shorts delves into a diverse range of stories, from life's raw and gritty realities to the whimsical and humorous realms of fantasy. Join us as we explore fictional people and places with familiar characteristics. Becau ...
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Writing Fright

Tanner Rutledge

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Writing Fright is the podcast dedicated to the art of horror and dark fiction. Join me bi-weekly as I learn the ins and outs of genre writing with guest authors, editors, and publishers. Learn the best routes to get your work finished and in-front of readers. From creature design to software and productivity hacks, this is the show for authors who want to creature nightmare inducing fiction and horror fans wanting a peek behind the curtain.
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All Episodes of Dark Fantasy. Dark Fantasy was an old-time radio horror/suspense thriller series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. The episodes ranged from murder mysteries to science fiction to spine-tingling supernatural tales. Scott Bishop, known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book, expertly merged the supernatural with science fiction. Dark Fantasy is remembered for drawing significant ...
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Civilized

Fable and Folly Productions

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An improvised dark comedy sci-fi podcast by the award-winning creators of Alba Salix. Humanity’s final hope lies in terraforming a new world. A fleet of engineering ships are sent in advance of the colony ships sure to follow in their wake. But one lone ship becomes separated from the fleet and crashes onto an alien planet. Support this show at: patreon.com/civilizedpod
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The Department Of Midnight

The Bellport Theater On The Air

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Award-winning writer, Warren Ellis, blends folklore, horror and mystery in this dramatic science fiction series. Dark matter makes up 85% of the universe. Recent scientific theory suggests that dark matter is information - a fifth form of matter - and that we can wake it up. But waking it up can let dark things out. James Callis is Dr. John Carnack. Five years ago, his experiment with dark matter went horribly wrong. Now he works for the Department of Midnight, investigating dangerous dark m ...
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Shane Douglas Keene, Laurel Hightower, and Rich Duncan talk about a variety of subjects related to the horror and crime genres. We also talk to authors and other guests about different topics including books, diversity, and the craft of creating high-quality dark speculative fiction. We're also a bunch of irreverent smartasses.
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Neon Inkwell

Rusty Quill Ltd

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This innovative compilation series features short form podcasts from a variety of creators. This project looks to highlight new and underrepresented creators, as well as showcasing a few from recognized Rusty Quill favourites. Whether it’s a post-apocalyptic space thriller or a quirky monster road trip, Neon Inkwell listeners will always have something new to discover. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Every week, Hal Kitchener serves up sizzling advice on love and lust as the charismatic host of 'The Late Shift with Dr. Goodvibes'. But when a mysterious caller exposes the doctor's darkest secrets live on air, Hal is entangled in an ever-expanding web of intrigue and deceit. Is it mere déjà vu, a sinister echo from his past, or the reckoning he's long feared? 'Dr Goodvibes' is an Australian-made dark mystery fiction podcast, available on all your favourite podcast platforms. New episodes r ...
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ShadowPublications.com is the home for Paul E Cooley's tales of psychological suspense, science-fiction, thriller, and dark urban fantasy. Visit http://shadowpublications.com. We don't believe in happy endings.
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Haunted Tales

Robert & Melissa K.

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Haunted Tales is a weekly horror fiction podcast created by Robert and Melissa K, and part of the Podmoth Media Network! We've got everything from ghosts, cryptids, and curses to deals with the devil, giant insects and more! New episode every Sunday! Social Media: Twitter > @hauntedtalespod Instagram/Threads > @hauntedtalespodcast Tumblr > /haunted-tales-pod If you like this podcast, consider supporting us at https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hauntedtalespod For more entertainment, please go to h ...
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Don't Look Under the Internet

Don't Look Under the Internet

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Welcome to the internet! We told you not to look, yet here we are. If you don't know, this is a podcast about strange and mysterious internet oddities. Join Doug, Jason, Matt and Mike as they dredge the deepest, darkest, most deranged depths of the internet so you don't have to. Each episode will attempt to uncover the truth behind some of the weirdest, creepiest, and most complicated mysteries the internet has to offer.
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In Horror Humor Hunger, host and horror author Viggy Parr Hampton will scare you, make you laugh, and then feed you. Each season presents an original short story, followed by interviews with experts, discussion about the themes of the story and the nature of horror, and a custom-crafted recipe inspired by the story.
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The Horror of Nachos and Hamantaschen

The Horror of Nachos and Hamantaschen

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Join marginally popular dark fiction author J.R. Hamantaschen (“You Shall Never Know Security,” “With a Voice that is Often Still Confused But is Becoming Ever Louder and Clearer,” several unrequited love letters) and Derek Sotak (“Nachonomics,” “The Field Guide to Nachos,” “Nachos & You,” and a violent call to arms to be uncovered circa 2025) as they discuss the world of horror in (what is hopefully perceived to be) a light-hearted, frivolous and irreverent way. Those are all three words th ...
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Dark Softly Tales is a weekly podcast of horror, suspense and dark fantasy stories (mostly) written, produced and narrated by Mav Skye. The podcast will host dark fiction by guest authors and occasional interviews. Eventually, we will add additional weekly episode of true tales of the supernatural and fantastic.
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What if there was a book that literally opened up doorways to other worlds? Where would it lead, and could you handle what you found on the other side? Cassie, a teen that's having trouble fitting in at school, is about to find out. One day, after she wraps up community service at a local hospital, she stumbles out of the basement of a spooky bookshop and into a story set on a devil's staircase in a remote Italian village. For more shows like this, visit Realm.fm.
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Cat Wynn and SJ Tilly, romance writers and internet strangers turned friends, take on the romance genre every week in their no filter podcast: Tall, Dark & Fictional. Join us as we crack the spine on this best seller genre to discover what really lies behind the covers of a romance novel. Disclaimer: we swear about books… a lot. Make sure to order Cat Wynn's debut novel PARTNER TRACK! You can find links at www.catwynnauthor.com You can find SJ Tilly at sjtilly.com
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"Welcome, listeners, to Luna's Crypt, a biweekly journey into the strange, the eerie, and the unknown. I'm your host, Luna, and every two weeks, we'll be unlocking a new tale—a hidden gem of dark fiction—from the crypt of Luna’s mysterious collection. These stories will take you to places where shadows whisper, where reality bends, and where the line between the ordinary and the otherworldly blurs. Whether you're a lover of the macabre, a seeker of thrills, or just someone looking for a capt ...
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Join your intrepid host, Vincent Midgard, as he interviews writers and filmmakers who produce works in dark literature and film, including horror, noir, gothic, as well as nonfiction and documentaries on dark subject matter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Imagine Game of Thrones merged with Witcher but with a horror spin. Aethuran Dark Saga has often been branded a dramatized audiobook as the richness of the world portrayed puts it miles ahead of many other podcasts. This show takes no prisoners and immerses the listener in a dismal gritty world drenched in blood and filled with wailings of its inhabitants. It's as gripping as it is unforgiving, written and acted with true passion and attention to detail, which is going to make your heart gro ...
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Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories of missing people that we just can’t explain. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos: #3 -- "Todd Geib" -- A man who goes missing after …
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Take off yer 10-gallons and fill them with a bunch of paper scraps with horror movies written on them, ‘cause the boys done did a live roundup! Not RECORDED live mind you, but they did sit in the same room and watch 2024’s ‘Abigail’, 1987’s ‘StageFright’, and 2022’s ‘Influencer’, so that’s kind of the same thing, right? Right? Also, NYC got Derek s…
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A routine examination of a dark matter lab turns into a race against time, as Carnack is forced to pursue a face from his past intent on human sacrifice. Starring James Callis and Brett Dalton. The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert. Main title and credit narration by Gildart …
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Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar is a Pennsylvania-based writer specializing in horror and suspense. She holds a Doctorate in Education with a focus on Literacy from the University of Delaware, alongside an MFA in Creative Writing from Wilkes University. In addition to her work as an associate professor of English, her creative writing has appeared in o…
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Vance and Algernon finish their examinations; Felix gets an unusual offer; Gretchen tries to reach out to someone beyond the threshold of death. Join us on Discord! Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia Want unique art and animations to g…
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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about vexing video games and talented targets. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: h…
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The co-German and American film CUCKOO arrived to theaters in August of 2024. Neon, the film company that has been releasing some fairly interesting films, got it a general release. Small as it is, the film received a bit of buzz from genre fans. But what is the film about? Is it a monster film? A film about cryptozoology? Demons? Aliens? Whatever …
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It's that time of the month again!The crew gets together to talk about the stuff they've been watching over the last month! On the docket this time is NieR: Automata, Plus-Sized Elf, Too Many Losing Heroines, and more!Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://dis…
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This month we are featuring a feed drop of an amazing new podcast that has just launched on the RQ Network The Gentleman From Hell. The Gentleman From Hell is a brand new, chilling, horror audio drama. From the brilliant creators behind Maeltopia and The Sleep Wake Cycle. In The Gentleman from Hell an entire town is gone. Without a trace. No signs,…
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On a hot summer day in Illinois, police officers made their way through a field out in the middle of nowhere. They pushed aside the tall grass, and they could see and hear flies buzzing all around them. Suddenly, the officer at the front of the group stopped, crouched down, and called back to the others – he had finally found the body. The other of…
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On a hot summer day in Illinois, police officers made their way through a field out in the middle of nowhere. They pushed aside the tall grass, and they could see and hear flies buzzing all around them. Suddenly, the officer at the front of the group stopped, crouched down, and called back to the others – he had finally found the body. The other of…
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Send us a text This week's story is Pro-M-onster: It's monster, hold the mash. Our sponsor for today is the upcoming documentary "NecroMarci: Sorceress on the Set" Click above to send us a message, or email at mail@discountstorytime.com. Our website is www.discountstorytime.com where you can find more episodes. Content Warning: references to death …
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You're scrolling through the channels on your short-wave radio. With your other hand, you eat a potato chip. Suddenly, Homer Simpson begins asking you why you're reading books! This could happen to you. Hi, we are Mike, Jason, Doug and Matt from your local Don't Look Under the Internet, and we want YOU to help us understand why Homer has taken over…
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Legends 36: Strike It Rich Few human characteristics generate more legends than our greed and corruption. So it should be no surprise that entire towns built on those principles are often filled with ghosts. Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson, and research by Alex Robinson and Cassandra de Alba. ————————— Sponsors:…
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The talented and likeable David Dastmalchian has made a career out of being a creepy weirdo, but how does he fare as the leading man in this movie about a late night chat show that goes wildly wrong when it decides to invite along a guest named Lily...? Find out what the boys made of this horror rollercoaster, and also its unexpected influences! Tr…
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When Charles bought this antique weapon, he never thought it would come with so much baggage... PodMoth Media Network: https://podmoth.network/ Ad: Anything Bones https://anythingbonespodcast.buzzsprout.com/ You could buy us a coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/hauntedtalespod Social Media: Twitter > @hauntedtalespod Instagram/Threads > @hau…
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Join the crew for this month's WTF stream!We'll be answering your questions from Discord and talking about some of the things that have been on our mind recently.Originally streamed: 9/14/2024Join ACAD everywhere to keep up with all we do:YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/@AnimeClubAfterDarkDiscord (18+ only) → https://discord.gg/animeclubafterdark…
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Alibi Jones does the math needed to manually plot a Transpace Jump in a “borrowed” Stinger Ship, heading to the Junzias system with the Dakhur Kit, and former cellmate Piccolo in Chapter Five of Alibi Jones the novel – from The Adventures of Alibi Jones Chronological Omnibus. Join host, author, and narrator Mike Luoma on Glow-in-the-Dark Radio for …
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The Black: Outbreak - Episode 25 - Darkness Support the podcast by purchasing The Black: Evolution Purchase Audiobook Audible Kobo Chirp Ebook/Paperback available from Amazon Become a member for exclusive content The Black: Arrival, 2nd Edition is now available! Written by Paul E Cooley Performed by Joe Hempel Audiobook Produced by Fireside Audio T…
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Welcome to episode 659. We have one tale for you this week, about a man who fears that the harder he fights his destiny, the more firmly he’s set on a terrible path to fulfill it. COMING UP Good Evening: Happy Friday the 13th: 00:01:06 Jacob Steven Mohr’s Charly Singer’s Knife Trick as read by Colin Duncan: 00:05:38 PERTINENT LINKS Support us on Pa…
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Hope you enjoy this episode of Dark Fantasy! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Dark Fantasy was an old-time radio horror/suspense thriller series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. The episodes ranged from murder mysteries to scien…
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CAT2RS3366-13052024-13052024 Transmutation (human) -/- Isolation (urban) Incident Elements: Entrapment Compelling (supernatural) Manipulation Transcripts available at https://rustyquill.com/transcripts/the-magnus-protocol/ You can find a complete list of our Kickstarter backers https://rustyquill.com/the-magnus-protocol-supporter-wall/ Created by J…
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Buried desire boils to the surface, putting Lera and Judith on a collision course with belief, acceptance, and a terrifying quest for salvation. This is Part One of a three-part story. Part Two will be published on Oct 10, 2024. Created, Written, Directed, and Sound Designed by JEFF SCHMIDT ominousthrill@gmail.com Starring LEAH VOYSEY as Lera / Jez…
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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.In 1983, an Italian man finds himself completely unable to sleep, and when he looks in the mirror, his own eyes frighten him. A sense of doom washes over the man. He knows that within a year, he’ll be dead – because he’s just fallen prey to a centuries-old family curse.Listen Now: Wonde…
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This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries. In 1983, an Italian man finds himself completely unable to sleep, and when he looks in the mirror, his own eyes frighten him. A sense of doom washes over the man. He knows that within a year, he’ll be dead – because he’s just fallen prey to a centuries-old family curse. Listen Now: Won…
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Go deeper into the subject matter of our most recent episode (262: Broken Lines) with these three recommendations from further back in the Lore catalog: Episode 51: LorePodcast.com/episodes/51 Episode 68: LorePodcast.com/episodes/68 Episode 117: LorePodcast.com/episodes/117 ———————— Lore Resources: Episode Music: lorepodcast.com/music Episode Sourc…
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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about farm frights. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337ae T…
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Hope you enjoy this episode of Dark Fantasy! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Dark Fantasy was an old-time radio horror/suspense thriller series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. The episodes ranged from murder mysteries to scien…
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Hope you enjoy this episode of Dark Fantasy! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Dark Fantasy was an old-time radio horror/suspense thriller series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. The episodes ranged from murder mysteries to scien…
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The university bought a derelict house out in the middle of nowhere for this experiment. When Carnack arrives to shut them down, everyone thinks he’s crazy, but he knows what the Red House really is. Starring James Callis and Nolan North. The Department Of Midnight is produced by Warren Ellis, Brian Gucciardo, Kevin and Diane Kolde and Fred Seibert…
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Catlyn Ladd is a tenured professor whose academic background in philosophy and theology informs her complex writing. She joins Vince on the show to discuss her new novel, "As Those Above Fall." They discuss the inspiration behind the book, the characters and their names, and the themes of grief and transformation. They also explore the power of the…
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Moffet, Wesley, and Sal continue through the town; Archos, Riva, and Voran fight the Bard. Join us on Discord! Follow us on Twitter at @maeltopia Want additional perks like extra lore, stories, art, and more? Check out our Patreon at: www.patreon.com/maeltopia Want unique art and animations to go along with your Maeltopia episodes? Check out our Yo…
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Woohoo! Instead of a tiny, 30-second teaser for season 6, you get a complete, full-length episode! Today, I’m joined by special guest and fellow author, R. Jacob Honeybrook. His latest book, WHEN WE ONCE LOVED, is available now on Amazon. In this episode, we talk all about writing horror, releasing books, and, of course, reading! Find everything yo…
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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about streaming scenarios and frightening fraternities. LINK FOR GO…
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