Described as feeling like a mix of The Twilight Zone and Tales From The Crypt, The Hidden Archives Podcast is a biweekly horror anthology series. Though all types of horror and science fiction stories are featured - from classic thriller, space, ghost stories, time travel, and monsters of all sorts - many stories have a general feeling that can only be described as ”cerebral.” These are the stories that get you thinking - that trap you inside your own mind and make you ask ”what if?” Come si ...
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No matter what holiday you celebrate, or what traditions you keep, being away from friends and relations during these times can be difficult. The holiday season is made even more challenging for those that must work away from their home when they would rather be celebrating with family. But sometimes duty calls. And in these times, we can only hope…
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We all have a job to do. For some people, this is a mantra that they repeat to themselves for their professional life. For others, it is much more personal. But the simple facts remain that work needs to be done, and we all must share in the responsibility. Of course, this means forging relationships to help us accomplish what we need to. But who d…
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It has been said that “the road to Hell is paved with good intentions.” But who determines the quality of anyone’s intentions? Is it purely for us to figure out for ourselves, or do the manifestations of intentions define whether they were good or bad? In tonight’s story, which is related to an earlier story of ours titled “Gather The Pieces,” Dr. …
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Fear Not The Shadow, But That Which Cast It Not
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Fear is one of the most basic of human instincts. However, it doesn’t do anyone any good to just be afraid. Fear is a driver - something that is supposed to push you into action. Of course, it helps to know the difference between a legitimate fear and an irrational one. That being said, our story tonight can’t discuss every fear, but it can give yo…
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This week, we bring you an experimental story. Today's feature contains no discernable dialogue - excepts for the show's introduction and outro. Though this is an experiment in audio production, there is still a message to be conveyed. Details are given by host Phillip Clark. This story was written by Phillip Clark. It was directed, engineered, and…
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Today, we offer some thoughts after the official close of our third season. In this episode, you will get a little information about future "Bonus" episodes, what to expect in October with our fourth season, and some show lore. Written by Phillip Clark. Directed, engineered, and edited by Phillip Clark. The Hidden Archives is created by Phillip Cla…
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Suffering a plane crash is one thing. Being lost in the wilderness is another. But when one thing leads to the next, coupled with thirst, malnutrition, and a lack of cover, things can start to seem hopeless. What drives you at this point? Is it the will to live? Perhaps it's being singularly focused – determined to accomplish a mission of the utmos…
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For many people, the world of our dreams is a welcome escape from the horrors of reality. This means that a condition like insomnia can be a barrier from ending up where we are happy and relaxed. But consider the idea of a condition that is the opposite of insomnia. Consider what happens when your dreams are indistinguishable from reality. Consider…
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What is it to be content? How do you frame success? Well, some people use the company they keep as their measuring rod for such things. Of course, this requires genuine companionship. It requires honesty. And it means not holding back when it comes to important issues. So take charge - be the master of your own destiny! But also remember your compa…
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Do you ever pipe-dream about what you would wish for if you found a genie? The thought has crossed most everyone's mind at some point or another. But it's all just fantasy right? Well, maybe. But we know what "fantasy" really means to the curators at the Hidden Archives. In tonight's tale, we see how far this fantasy can go. This story was written,…
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Many problems seem simple at first. Like having just the right amount of information can lead you to an easy solution. Especially if you know what that solution should look like. However, such problems are, frequently, more complicated than they first appear. Sometimes, no amount of information, right or wrong, can get you where you need to be. But…
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Accepting one's fate and then moving on can be challenging, even when we know it is the right thing to do. However, it often helps to have the encouragement of friends or family - just someone to believe in us. It may also put us at ease to know how difficult it may have been for others, only for them to succeed, too. So remember to respect other p…
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Greed and sibling rivalry are two concepts that seem to feed each other. However, when the aspect of greed becomes too overwhelming, it can blind the guilty party to the fact that their rivalry is not with their sibling, but with themselves. Just remember that the other person involved is your brother or sister, and together you are only two elemen…
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Every relationship has its risks, rewards, and costs. This is especially true of a business relationship. In this story, we meet someone who has entered into a contractual relationship of sorts. If this contract can be maintained, the rewards are plentiful. But how far has our protagonist gone to see this contractual relationship reach its culminat…
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How far are you wiling to go to protect a stranger? How about thousands of strangers? What are you willing to do to ensure that humanity - the very human race - has a chance? Most people would probably be willing to go to war. Most would probably be willing to fight, kill, and die for their country. But, as we will find out tonight, when the going …
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No matter the tradition, celebrating the holidays has always been about being with those you love. However, for our character this evening, this is more of a task than anything else. Being alone on a starship, lightyears away from home, is a daunting proposition. What do you do pass the time? Who can you really share the experience with? What if th…
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If you were given the chance to change the world, what would you do? What could you do? What if the world needed changing because of what you've already done? This evening, our character finds out the extent of his own actions and inactions, and the profound impact they have on the existence of the entire planet. Hopefully, one more Mulligan is eno…
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There is nothing more terrifying than being confronted with the threat of imminent death. Coming face to face with one's own mortality is a situation that we all hope to put off as long as possible. But what happens when someone forces you to confront this - when they hold your life in your hands, and they seem a little too ready to take it all awa…
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In the premier episode of season three, we are introduced to a woman who gets herself involved in a bet that doesn't go according to plan. This story just goes to show that although you can plan for anything, you certainly can't plan for everything. This story and episode were written, directed, engineered, and produced by Phillip Clark. The narrat…
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Ex Animo, Ex Tempus, In Archivum (Out of the mind, out of time, in the Archives) - This is the incantation of the Witness and his Hidden Archives. This is the final episode of season two. Please stay tuned for between season content. This episode was written, directed, engineered, and produced by Phillip Clark. "The Witness, Avery" and "Mark" were …
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This week, we deal with the topic of suicide from a different perspective: that of the survivors. Max Krane makes his living writing suicide notes for the survivors of victims who didn't leave a note. But if this sounds shady, you aren't mistaken. It is a risky job that will leave Max struggling with the consequences of his actions. The Hidden Arch…
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When faced with an impossible situation, the instinct is often to run away - to put your troubles as far behind you as possible. That is, if the task of running is even possible. This week, we find out that this may not be the best idea. Show Notes: The Hidden Archives is a Rhodes Collaborative Experience LLC production. It is created, written, dir…
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This evening, we are presented with a tale of insomnia. Thomas Gibson is at his wits end looking for a solution to his sleeplessness when his doctor prescribes a solution that seems a little too good to be true. Show Notes: The Hidden Archives is a Rhodes Collaborative Experience LLC production. It is created, written, directed, edited, and enginee…
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Hearing voices in your head is never a good thing. Especially when you know that the voice is not imaginary. In this weeks story, a fellow named Steven has to deal with an uninvited and controlling guest whos nefarious motives might push them both too far.By hiddenarchives
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Tonight's tale introduces us to someone in the midst of a storm - both figuratively and literally. Our character seems to be lost at sea with a loss of memory, not knowing how he got there, or where "there" is. Let us listen to find out what answers we can come up with as our protagonist is Treading Water.…
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One's own mortality is a difficult concept to embrace. Many people, when faced with death, call out to a deity in hopes of redemption and eternal life. But what if there was another way? Let's find out what happens when Casey Edwards faces the end this mortal existence.By hiddenarchives
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Upon research, we here at the Hidden Archives have discovered that tonight's tale started as a suicide note. It is safe to say that this story is non-fiction (as is every tale we share), albeit slightly metaphorical. Depression is a very real horror. Please, if you suffer, seek help. There is no shame in this.…
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In our annual holiday episode for 2020, we hear the tale of a man who has moved to the town of Bowstring Wyoming. Being from a large city, and then moving to a country town is a big adjustment. However, with the holidays around the corner, he gets the idea to celebrate as the locals do. This should be no big deal, but when a small accident happens,…
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This week, we are addressed by someone who has done something very bad. You see, he has killed someone and needs to tell his side of things, if for nothing else, just to try and make some sense to himself about what has happened and how. As you will see, an explanation of how things happen is easy. But coming up with a reason "why" often leaves us …
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Being a single parent is difficult. Even more so when you are trying to balance your work and family life. It can be challenging to know whether or not you are making the right decisions for you and your family - especially in the face of tragedy. In tonight's story, Rodney Strickland get's some help with these issues through what he believes to be…
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Managing and maintaining a relationship can be hard. This can be compounded when it seems like the other party in that relationship seems disinterested. Change can often be daunting and difficult when this is the case. So, when something does change, especially if that change is quick and drastic, it may raise some questions. In tonight's story, we…
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In this, the season2 opener, we meet the unfortunate souls Kenny and Kyle. Already responsible for grand theft auto, they decide to make matters worse by drinking and driving, and animal abuse. However, on many nights of the year, especially Halloween, the dead and dishonored have their chance at justice - and this includes Roadkill.…
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This weeks story is abstract horror. If this is a new or strange idea to you, don't worry - you're not alone. In fact, the character in the story has his own struggles trying to make sense of a fractured reality.By hidden archives
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What Do You Remember About Channel Three?
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Often, indulging in some nostalgia is a welcome respite from the troubles of the day. It allows one to go back to a time when things were better, or easier. But, as we find out in this feature, this seemingly innocent indulgence in the past might be more trouble than we bargained for.By hiddenarchives
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Obsession can take many forms. However, obsession in any form can be a very disturbing and overwhelming condition. What happens when it consumes someone? What happens when simple indulgence in the obsession isn't enough anymore? In this episode, we find out exactly what can happen when things go to far, and we find out what might happen when someon…
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Our feature this week contains two stories about love and loss. In "Charlie," we meet a young boy struggling to make sense of the strange and dark circumstances in which he finds himself. In "Lady In The Glass," a man tries to remember how he knows an enigmatic, but beautiful and kind, intruder.By hiddenarchives
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In tonight's episode, we explore a classical theme in horror as we look through the eyes, so to speak, of someone who is dealing with a dichotomy in persona. This change from one thing, into another, without control or consent can be frightening to anyone who experiences it in any form.By hiddenarchives
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Two of the greatest fears that many people can imagine are sickness and isolation. So what happens when someone is made the unwilling victim of both? And what happens when both are also spreading? These questions will be addressed as we listen to the account of the very first victim of the "Red Plague."…
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In episode seven, we find out what happens when we put too much faith in technology. It may seem like the most logical alternative at times, but without considering the consequences, we might find ourselves doomed to a fate from which there is no turning back. This episode features the current "theme" tune: Canone alla Settima, Goldberg Variation 2…
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Welcome to our first Sci-Fi episode! However, don't let that fool you into thinking that it doesn't cover a rather frightening subject. Once again, we are joined by Admar Susic who reads a narrative written by someone in the distant future.By hiddenarchives
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This evening's story originates from a small corner in the Archives that is often overlooked. It came from the Holiday section. In this story, we hear from a death-row inmate who just wants to feel the joy and fulfillment that the holidays bring to everyone. So he organizes a meeting with a priest, as portrayed by special guest star Admar Susic, wi…
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We have two tales for you in this episode. That's right. In the first tale we meet someone with some nefarious motives and plans. In the second tale, we meet someone who seems to be seriously lacking the ability to plan.By hiddenarchives
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Back to darker realms with this tale. Our character takes a dreadful journey that seems a bit unreal, but unfortunately for some people, it is too real. Take this one seriously.By hiddenarchives
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This is the premier story! The one that tells what the Hidden Archives are and why we are here to begin with. Follow our first modern Curator into the deep and dark realms that are the Archives.By hiddenarchives
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In this story, we are introduced to a young man who has a strange encounter with an even stranger entity. From this encounter, he gets more than just a story to tell - he collects a talisman to prove to himself that even when things aren't what they seem, that doesn't mean that they didn't happen.By hiddenarchives
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Welcome to season one of the Hidden Archives podcast! In this episode, we explain what the Hidden Archives will be about and kind of how it all works. Every episode after this will contain a short fiction story in the realm of horror or science fiction. We hope you enjoy the journey that you are about to embark upon!…
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