Drops of Darkness

Welcome to the first of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with three of Stranger's most chilling dark fiction stories, written and narrated by Anodyne Von. This special episode has a trifecta of terror including whispering shadow people, hungry changelings, and blood-thirsty entities. These stories are bound to transport you to worlds far from the one that you know where the dark things in the shadows aren't always the monster. Perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and the supernatural.

Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we possibly can. If you like what we do, please tell your friends! We have big plans for Drops of Darkness and you can help us offer more content by subscribing, rating, and submitting your own stories. You can also follow us on TikTok @dropsofdarkness!

Until next time, Dear One.

EXPLICIT CONTENT: Stories featured on this show contain content intended for mature audiences.

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death | SA | Disturbing Imagery

Do you have a true scary story you'd like to hear on the show? Email it to: [email protected] or through the form on dropsofdarkness.com

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at wwww.anera.com

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Logan thought he was used to seeing all types of customers come into the Quick-E Mart—until the strangest one of them all sees him, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Absence Awaits" and then hear the true paranormal story of an urban exploration that came with some terrifying surprises in "Church of Traps".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death

This month's nonprofit: wwww.anera.com

"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

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A date interrupted by murder still manages to end well in this episode's dark fiction story, "Of Death and Dreaming" and then hear the true paranormal account of an active presence growing more malevolent in the stress of the pandemic in "Lockdown Copycat".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Murder | Sexual Situations

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at wwww.anera.com

"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

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

You never know what you'll find at the thrift...or what might find you in this episode's dark fiction story, "Thrift on 6th St" and then hear the true paranormal account of a childhood experience that started a lifelong interest in the paranormal in "Kickstart to Investigating".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

"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

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

Greg goes to stay with his grandmother during a snowstorm, but finds that the true danger is inside the house in this episode's dark fiction story, "No Face Woman" and then hear the true paranormal story of something strange being brought home from Seattle's most haunted hotel in "Hotel Sorrento".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

"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

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

Claire has no choice but to face The Thing In The Closet this episode's dark fiction story, "Protectors" and then hear the true paranormal story of how an explorer or abandoned places got his start in "House of Abandoned Torment".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Disturbing Imagery

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

"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

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

The only true fortune Iga would ever tell was her last in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fortune of Death" and then hear the true paranormal story of an astral projection rescue in "I’ll Be Right There".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence | Murder

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

"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

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

What would you do if you woke up and found that nightmare and reality had switched places? Find out in this episode's dark fiction story, "What Wanted Out" and then hear the true paranormal story of a young couple who tried to make their space more inviting, but instead, invited ing something dark in "Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org

"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

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

Simon confronts past trauma and present terrors at his childhood home in this episode's dark fiction story, "Something Like Homeless" and then hear the true paranormal story of a haunted house tour that did not disappoint in "Deadwood Adams House".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder | Pet Loss | Violence

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org

"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

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

In an old house full of cages, Mina decides what true freedom is worth in this episode's dark fiction story, "Rite of Passage" and then hear the true paranormal story of two friends witnessing the events from a movie…only they were now happening in real life in "Signs After Signs".

TRIGGER WARNINGS: Abuse | Violence

Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org

"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

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