Some truths should never see the light. In this chilling double feature from the shadowy edges of Otis Jiry’s Tales From Duskwood, we descend—literally and figuratively—into the hidden places beneath our feet and behind our minds. Beneath Rome’s ancient stones, a rivalry turns deadly in a place no map dares mark. And far beneath the hills of England, something stirs in the dark, older than empire… and far less patient. Host Otis Jiry guides you through two forgotten corridors of terror, each penned by the legendary Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—not of pipe and magnifying glass, but of claw, echo, and silence.

“The New Catacomb” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Rival archaeologists Kennedy and Burger share a passion for uncovering Rome’s forgotten past—but their friendship masks deeper tensions. When Burger reveals he’s discovered a previously unknown catacomb, Kennedy is eager to see it for himself, unaware of how personal the expedition is about to become. A gripping tale of ego, betrayal, and the terrible things buried beneath both cities and souls, this story reminds us that some secrets are kept hidden for a reason.

“The Terror of Blue John Gap” by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle – Sent to the English countryside to recover from illness, Dr. James Hardcastle finds peace among the moors—until strange sounds and missing livestock lead him to a Roman mine long abandoned. As he investigates the mysterious cavern known as Blue John Gap, scientific curiosity gives way to dread. Blending cosmic unease with rural folklore, this slow-burning descent into isolation and obsession explores what happens when reason confronts the unimaginable.

What would you trade to forget a name? What price would you pay to remember one? In this haunting installment from the shores of Twilight Lake, Otis Jiry invites you to explore the slippery, sacred terrain of memory—the way it binds us, betrays us, and makes us who we are. Tonight’s twin tales wind through static-laced phone lines and fog-choked coastal roads, each unraveling the fragile threads that tether us to truth and identity. But be warned, dear camper: some memories fight to be kept. Others… demand to be erased. Gather close to the fire—because tonight, remembering might be the scariest thing of all.

"The Number You Have Dialed" by Rowan Wells – When Ryan Marteni inherits his uncle’s secluded farmhouse, he expects solitude—maybe even a fresh start. What he doesn’t expect is a strange note, an old rotary phone, and a cryptic phone number that connects him to a customer service line offering... removals. Curious at first, Ryan soon discovers the calls come with perks—and consequences. As the line between convenience and control begins to blur, he’s pulled into a chilling system where memory is currency, identity is negotiable, and escape may no longer be an option. A smart, spiraling descent into transactional horror and psychological erosion.

"The Mystery of Severblight" by Charlotte Morrow – After receiving a package from a father long presumed dead, researcher Eleanor Faulkner journeys north to find a town that officially doesn’t exist. What she finds instead is a fog-draped village lost to time, where the tide conceals more than just sand—and forgetting is not just a risk, but a ritual. As Ellie delves deeper into the secrets of Severblight, she uncovers ancient bargains, fractured identities, and a choice that may alter her sense of self forever. A beautifully unsettling tale of mythic memory, inherited loss, and the haunting power of remembrance.

In this chilling installment of Tales From Duskwood, master storyteller Otis Jiry invites you to settle in by the fire for two unnerving tales of deals gone wrong, where the balance between cost and consequence is anything but fair. First, a simple night around the campfire turns sinister when an old legend is challenged—unleashing something that should have remained buried. Then, a trio of ghost hunters checks into a notorious hotel, hoping for proof of the paranormal. What they find instead is a descent into shadows, where the real horrors might not be the ones they came looking for. Every trade has a price. Tonight, two of them are about to be paid in full. So ask yourself: what would you give… to know the truth?

“Monstruo” by Blair Daniels – During a late-night campfire deep in the Texas woods, three friends debate the legend of a cursed tree said to bleed with the blood of its victims. One of them is determined to prove the tale is just folklore—but some stories were never meant to be tested. A brooding tale of urban legend, guilt, and the cost of disbelief, Monstruo reminds us that some warnings are carved in blood for a reason.

“The Haunting of Room 812” by Blair Daniels and Craig Groshek – A trio of paranormal investigators checks into the most infamous hotel room in South Dakota, hoping to catch their big break on camera. But when a series of strange events begins to blur the line between myth and reality, one of them finds himself trapped in a place where betrayal lingers and the past never stays buried. A nightmarish journey through haunted hallways and hidden motives, this story explores what happens when the scariest ghosts wear familiar faces.

Two tales of desire gone wrong… where obsession digs deep, and the price of wanting more may be steeper than you think. A restless drifter arrives at a secluded farm with more curiosity than caution. A young boy’s childhood fascination festers into something far darker than anyone could imagine. In this chilling double feature, host Otis Jiry invites you to gather ‘round the fire and explore what happens when ambition turns toxic, and the line between dream and nightmare blurs beyond recognition. From the haunted backroads of Americana to the murky depths of forgotten places, these are stories of treasure, transformation, and the terrible things we sometimes do in the name of getting what we want.

"Buried Treasure" by Ted Hegemann – Sent to his reclusive uncle’s farm as part of a last-ditch effort to reform his behavior, Theo quickly becomes fascinated by family rumors of a hidden fortune buried somewhere on the property. With the help of a local farmhand, he begins a tireless search, but the deeper they dig, the more tangled Theo’s thoughts become. A haunting meditation on greed, manipulation, and the dangers of chasing something you were never meant to find.

"Overbite" by Kyle Harrison – From the moment James Summers saw his first gator show as a boy, he was hooked. Years later, with a strained family history and a mounting obsession, he returns to the swampy place where it all began—this time with a plan. But what begins as a dream of revival and control slowly unravels into a nightmare of transformation. An unsettling tale of primal urges, fractured identity, and the monstrous side of obsession.

There are places we were never meant to go… and voices we were never meant to hear. Tonight, join Otis Jiry as he leads you into the shadows, where forgotten things stir and laughter lingers long after the show is over. In this chilling episode, two haunting tales unravel the thin line between curiosity and terror—one set beneath the streets, where something ancient waits to be found, and the other following a wandering performer whose audience never quite leaves unchanged. Tread carefully, listener. Because once you’ve seen what hides in the dark, it might just start looking for you.

"Down Here" by Michael Whitehouse – When David receives a desperate call about an old friend’s unraveling sanity, he reluctantly returns to a past he thought he had left behind. But what starts as a visit to check on Eric quickly spirals into something far more disturbing. Eric speaks of a presence lurking beneath a bridge—something unseen, something waiting. As a storm builds overhead, David is pulled into a night of growing dread, where reality itself seems to shift and something in the darkness whispers an invitation he may not be able to resist. A gripping tale of obsession, fear, and the thin veil between the known and the unknowable.

"The Last Laugh" by Michael Whitehouse – A traveling clown arrives in town, delighting audiences with his antics and bringing joy to those who gather to watch. But when the performance ends, and the hat at his feet remains mostly empty, the true cost of his show is revealed. The next morning, the town awakens to an eerie silence, and a dreadful mystery unfolds. A haunting fable of unappreciated gifts and consequences unseen, this story will make you think twice about the price of entertainment.

Some things refuse to be forgotten. Some horrors linger long after the moment has passed, etched into the walls, hidden in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to make themselves known. Tonight, Otis Jiry invites you to peer into the places where echoes never fade and unseen eyes follow your every move. In one tale, a simple work of art holds a sinister secret, its beauty masking something far more disturbing. In another, a place meant for healing becomes a prison of unimaginable horror, where the ones who watch over you may not have your best interests at heart. Two stories. Two warnings. And one lingering question: When you’re being watched, do you really want to know by whom?

"A Family Portrait" by L. Chan – When a married couple stumbles upon a breathtaking painting at an old inn, they believe they’ve found a treasure. But as the painting finds a new home on their wall, strange occurrences begin to unsettle their reality. The serene image of a girl in a meadow seems to change when no one is looking, and Sarah, the wife, develops an unnatural fixation on it. As the past bleeds into the present, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Who—or what—is truly captured in the painting? A creeping tale of obsession, illusion, and the inescapable grip of the past.

"Suicide Watch" by E. Matthews – After a failed suicide attempt, Robby finds himself locked inside Hillcrest Mental Facility, where whispers of tragedy and secrecy haunt the halls. When a fellow patient meets a gruesome and inexplicable end, Robby senses that something far more sinister is at play. His search for the truth leads him into the depths of the hospital, where the line between care and cruelty vanishes. As he uncovers horrifying secrets hidden beneath the sterile walls, he realizes that the real danger isn’t what’s in his mind—but what’s being done to it. A harrowing dive into isolation, medical horror, and the terror of being at the mercy of those who claim to help.

There are stories that flicker like candlelight—gone in an instant, leaving only a hint of warmth. And then there are stories that settle in the bones, whispering long after the last word is spoken. Tonight’s tale is one of the latter. Join Otis Jiry by the fire as he unearths a legend buried beneath old stones and darker secrets. Some messages are meant to be received. Others… are best left unread. But once the dead decide to speak, can you resist the urge to listen?

"The Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers – When a mysterious skull is unearthed in a quiet Breton village, its discovery sets off a chain of eerie events that no one can explain. As rumors swirl about an ancient curse and whispers of the long-dead Black Priest grow louder, a skeptical investigator delves into the mystery—only to find that some secrets refuse to stay buried. With creeping dread and a masterful blend of history and horror, this chilling tale explores the thin veil between the past and the present… and what happens when the dead demand to be heard.

Fire gives life… but it also takes. It consumes, it transforms, and sometimes—when the flames die down—something unnatural is left smoldering in the ashes. Join Otis Jiry for a night of stories where heat lingers long after the embers fade and the past refuses to be buried. In tonight’s chilling tales, an unexplained fever burns hotter than it should, and a long-abandoned ruin may hold secrets that never truly died. Some fires can be extinguished. Others… never go out.

"Your Fever is My Fire" by Craig Groshek – Wracked by illness and barely able to move, a fever-stricken man finds himself visited by an unsettling stranger—an old man who seems far too interested in the heat radiating from his body. As the fever deepens, reality bends, and the sickroom transforms into a battleground between weakness and something far more insidious. A tale of sickness, strength, and the unseen forces that feed on human suffering, this story will make you think twice about what lurks in the haze of a high fever.

"We Broke Into Newbridge" by Craig Groshek – What starts as a reckless teenage dare leads three friends into the charred ruins of a long-abandoned boys’ home, a place whispered about in town but never revisited. The fire that consumed Newbridge decades ago left nothing behind—or so they thought. As they descend deeper into the remains, they uncover a place untouched by time and a presence that never left. A gripping and atmospheric descent into haunted history, this story reminds us that some doors are meant to stay closed.

Some voices call from the darkness. Others wait in silence… until you’re ready to listen. In this chilling episode, we venture into stories where the past refuses to stay buried and unseen forces lurk just beyond the veil of the ordinary. Tonight, the shadows are more than mere absence of light, and a whispered promise can be the most dangerous gift of all.

Join Otis by the fire as he shares two haunting tales from the mind of Jeffrey Ebright—stories of those who sought knowledge, power, or a simple wish… only to find that some doors, once opened, can never be closed. Lean in close. The night is listening. And some whispers… were meant just for you.

"Parliament of Shades" by Jeffrey Ebright – When Emma Reardon moves to the United States for university, she expects to study history, not become a part of it. But after a night of celebration takes a horrifying turn, she finds herself stalked by shadowy figures that seem to exist just beyond the edges of reality. As she pieces together the mystery of their presence, she realizes the ghosts of the past may be more than just legend—and that some debts are never truly forgotten. A gripping tale of folklore, guilt, and the unseen forces that shape our fates.

"The Wishing Man" by Jeffrey Ebright – In the quiet town of Waverly’s Crossing, a new shopkeeper arrives with a peculiar talent—he grants wishes. No catch, no tricks, just the promise of giving people exactly what they desire. But as the townsfolk line up to test his gifts, they soon learn that even the simplest wish can carry an unseen cost. Told through the voice of a man who has lived long enough to know better, this story is a haunting meditation on temptation, consequence, and the price we pay for getting what we want.

Some legends are just stories, whispered in the dark to keep children from wandering too far. But others? Others leave scars. Tonight, Otis Jiry invites you to the fire for two tales that blur the line between folklore and nightmare. A brother and sister take an innocent drive through the backroads—only to stumble upon something that doesn’t belong in this world. Meanwhile, in a quiet town, a teenager searching for the truth behind a local myth finds more than he ever bargained for.

Some stories are meant to be told. Some should stay buried. And some… bite back. Pull up a seat, keep the fire close, and listen well. But be warned—these legends have teeth.

"The Skin Collector" by Corban Groshek – When teenage twins Jessie and Alec take their first solo drive in their new car, a detour down a lonely backroad leads them to a decaying barn—and something watching from the shadows. Jessie becomes fixated on what she believes she saw that night, dragging Alec deeper into an obsession that begins to fray the edges of reality. As they return again and again, searching for answers, they uncover something far worse than a ghost story. A chilling tale of folklore, fixation, and the horrors that refuse to stay buried.

"The Woman on Sticks" by Corban Groshek – Jacob Pines will do anything to impress Jane Corcorin, even if it means faking proof of their town’s most notorious legend: Pegleg Peggy. But when his harmless prank captures more than he intended, Jacob finds himself in the center of a terrifying discovery—one that could finally prove the legend true, at the cost of his own survival. A tense and gripping story about ambition, obsession, and the consequences of seeking what should remain hidden.