Drops of Darkness

Welcome to the last episode of the Drops of Darkness Podcast. Thank you for listening for the last 45 weeks. But don't worry, Dear Ones, we're not going far. An illustrated anthology book full of dark fiction is in the works and we'd love if you stuck with us through this next phase for this weird little world we've created. Get book updates, artwork, and behind the scenes content by following @writing.unsupervised on Instagram and TikTok!

For this episode, my dark fiction story is titled "The End of the Beginning", followed by a true story of a child's maybe-not-so-imaginary-friend, Mr. Tall.

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

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This week is a little different from the norm and features two true stories narrated by Cameron Helkuik.

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

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This week is a little different from the norm and features two true stories narrated by Cameron Helkuik. Get ready for run ins with unidentified figures and a kid's first run in with the unexplained.

This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

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This week's short dark fiction story is one from the archives called "The Other". Then hear about someone's true encounter with their brother's Doppelgänger.

This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get a glimpse at where some questionable life-choices can leave you in this week's dark fiction story, "Stuck". Then hear about someone's tense encounter with their roommate's tag-a-long entity in "My Roomate's Ghost" [ which belongs to @BelladonnaMoth on Reddit ]

This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A young child leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, but what shows up to make the trade isn't what she expected in this week's short story "The Invitation". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of an encounter with a famous cryptid creature in "Wendigo Encounter" [ which belongs to @bleedingsoulssz on Reddit ]

This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lydia's must find her own way to bring her artwork to life in this week's short story "Restoration". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a night spent in a barn after getting locked out—and someone realizing they won’t be sleeping alone in "Spirit Entity Encounter" [ which belongs to @dman1890 on Reddit ]

This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sister Marion's prayers receive a response, but it's not one she'd ever imagined in short story "Answered Prayers". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a nursing home worker as she meets some of the resident's unseen visitors in "The Nursing Home" [ which belongs to @aymochi on Reddit ]

This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Adam's second chance at life comes with some...strings still attached in this episode's horror short story "The Gift" and then hear the true story of a child's experience with a no-faced figure in "They Think I'm Crazy" [ which belongs to @ataka-sama on Reddit ].

This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tobias and Theo are determined to survive, despite what it'll take to get out in this episode's horror short story "Cost of Survival" and then hear the true story of a boy's experience with a ghost and former resident of the house in the dark in "Little Boy in the Tub".

This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness

"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.

Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness

To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: [email protected]

Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: patreon.com/dropsofdarkness

Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.

For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: [email protected]

Cast and Credits:

Written, voiced, and produced by Anodyne Von as “Stranger” and Cameron Helkuik as “Someone”

Introduction & conclusion voiced by Atta Otigba

© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.

Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.