Dark Stories from the Campfire

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In this episode we present to you three dark stories. The first one is a tale of a babysitter, who after hearing a strange whistling, does some research only to find an urban legend, and urban legend in which he might be the next victim. Our second story is a dark folktale about a town who mysteriously begins seeing a strange blue light, and the sinister character of Broomstick Henry. For our third dark story, we find a paranormal investigator, who, after receiving a letter asking for help, suddenly becomes ill, and whose only explanation of the disease comes from the contents of the letter and a mysterious Holly Sharpe.

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For this episode we present three dark stories. The first one concerns a magician. After falling on hard times, he makes an agreement with a stranger under a street lamp. But when the agreement is broken, the magician faces dire consequences. Our second story is about a young woman, who is recruited to housesit for her sister. During a power outage, the young woman begins hearing strange noises and is forced confront a figure on the stairs. For our third dark story, we listen to a sailor as he describes being cast away from his ship, landing on a deserted island, and stumbling upon a cave. However, the cave holds darker secrets that the sailor was ready to face.

We hope you are enjoying our dark stories. Season One is nearly wrapped up, and we will be making an announcement concerning season two shortly. Follow us on Twitter (@dark_campfire) to get updates on stories and the podcast, as well as any odd rambling we might have.

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Happy Halloween, everyone! This is our Halloween episode and we have four dark stories for you. For our first dark story, we find a young apprentice huddled in fear next to his master, for he has conjured a spirit he could not control. For our second dark story, a young boy, excited for the Great Pumpkin, finds an odd box in his room. But when the box it open, the boy begins to act strangely, and his mother begins to wonder who he really is. For our third dark story, a gentleman, on his way home, finds an odd object in the road. But when the man starts acting frantically, the source of his disturbance is not what he expected. For our forth and final dark story, we follow a group of friends on their way to a party. But when they meet a newcomer to the town, who begins asking questions, a strange ritual is revealed.

Thank you for listening. This now concludes season one of our dark stories. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @dark_campfire for updates on Season Two. We would like to thank everyone who listened, enjoyed our stories, and supported us throughout our first season. Thank you very much. We will be taking some time off so we can prepare for season two, so there will be no new stories for the upcoming weeks. Stay safe out there, and we will see you for season two.

Also, don't forget to check out Mighty Fine Adventures, which is also apart of the Ophelia Podcast Network.

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Hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire. This is our bonus Thanksgiving stories. For this episode we present to you three dark stories that all take place on Thanksgiving. Our first dark story concerns a Thanksgiving meal that doubles as a major social event. But when the host produces a pack of Tarot cards and reveals the dark secret behind them, the guests are left speechless. For our second dark story, we travel to a small town where one of its residents has discovered the true story of the town’s Thanksgiving folk tale, a true story that town would rather forget. For our third and final dark story, we follow a loving relationship from how they met on Thanksgiving, to their first date, and the birth of their child. But, everything has a price.

As always, thank you for listening. If you would like to support the show, follow the links below. For updates on the podcast or if you just want to talk about horror, writing, or literature in general, contact us on Twitter @dark_campfire.

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Well, hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire's Christmas episode. Today we present to you three dark tales that take place on Christmas. Our first dark tale involves a young surgeon, who, when home for Christmas dinner, finds himself attending a seance. And when the ghostly image that is conjured reminds him of a misdeed, the surgeon is forced to make a confession. For our second dark story, an anthropologist sets out on their first field study, but when she hears a story of an ancient spirit, she might be in deeper trouble then she realizes. For our final dark story, an annual Christmas party is underway, but when the guest of honor finally arrives, the guests have more on their minds than dancing.

Thank you so much for listening. This concluded our storytelling this year. We will return next year with The Strange Case of Florence Winterfeld. Also, be on the look out for Ophelia Publishing's first book: Beneath these Garden Walls. Details coming next year.

While you are at it, be sure to also listen to Mighty Fine Adventures, a fun travel podcast were we discuss our love of travel.

If you would like to get in contact, you can read me on Twitter @dark_campfire.

Thank you all for listening and supporting the show. We will see you back here next year! Be safe and have a great holiday season.

An inmate awakes to find he is now sharing a cell with a stranger.

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Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. Todays story is about a young girl's surreal encounter with a toy maker.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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Hello, and welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire. This episode we tell the tale of a violinist who finds themselves taking center stage.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. For this episode we'll be taking a break from our normal horror story to bring you something more romantic. We present to you a tale of groom reflecting on the origin of his relationship while getting ready for his wedding.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.