The Fear Files

We're in the video game world again this week as we explore the sleepy little town of Bright Falls and the dark presence that has taken it over. Can our hero fight back against the darkness and find his lost wife? Join me as we fall into the dark imagination of -- Alan Wake.

I will be examining the world and plot of Alan Wake this week, discussing cabins as horror settings, the interesting game mechanics of Alan Wake, episodic storytelling, and the influences the developers used to craft the world of Bright Falls, Washington including Twin Peaks and Stephen King.

Written and Produced by Me.

The story tonight is based off the plot of the 2010 video game Alan Wake.

Music is provided by Nicolas Gasparini. His music can be found here.

Artwork is by InvisibleRainArt on DeviantArt

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This week we explore cursed objects, careful wishing and the benefits of bringing your loved ones back from the dead. Join me as we examine a peculiar little object and discover the dark secrets of -- The Monkey Paw

Written and Produced by Me.

The story tonight is an adaptation of the 1902 short story The Monkey Paw by W.W. Jacobs.

Music is provided by Nicolas Gasparini. His music can be found here.

Artwork is by Tillinghast23 on DeviantArt

Please take a look at my Patreon for exclusive rewards and goals that I hope to achieve with the help of you, my fans., to provide higher quality episodes and more content in the future.

Ghost stories are always a favorite of many people. Combined with the mysteries of the highways and the frightening prospect of unknown passengers in your car, it can be a recipe that can produce one of the most well-known urban legends, the story of -- The Vanishing Hitchhiker.

This week I tell the story of the vanishing hitchhiker, discuss the horror movie, The Hitcher, review the history and root of the legend and discuss some real life sightings of ghostly hitchhikers.

Written and Produced by Me Music is by Nicolas Gasparini. His music can be found at www.thedarkpiano.com

The story today is an original variation of the Vanishing Hitchhiker ghost story.

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Haunted and cursed games have been a staple in the internet horror community for years. It's especially more frightening when it revolved around a beloved children's series. While on a thrift store expedition, one young man finds a surprising and frightening haunted game, titled -- Pokemon Black.

This week I tell the story of Pokemon Black, tell the history of thrift stores, discuss the history of Pokemon and review some other urban legends surrounding the game as well as real life mysteries.

Written and Produced by Me

Music is provided by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu. His works can be found at thedarkpiano.com) Additional music is the Lavender Town theme developed by Nintendo.

The story today is based on the internet creepypasta, Pokemon Black

Deep in the farthest reaches of the world, where the ice and snow reign supreme, scientists and researchers lock themselves away in underground research facilities for months at a time. What happens when their peaceful existence is invaded by outside forces, by the intrusion of the creature known as -- The Thing.

This week, I discuss the mythology behind the day night cycle, tell the story the Thing, review John Carpenter's legacy, the cult following of the movie and similar horror movies of the 80s and discuss the real life murder case in 2000 in an Antarctic research base.

Written and Produced by Me.

Music is from Nicholas Gasparini (Myuu) and can be found at www.thedarkpiano.com

The story is based on the 1982 cult classic, John Carpenter's The Thing.

Today's story explains that if your new husband gives you a set of keys to your new castle home, then tells you to not go in one specific room, it's probably a good idea to just use the front door to get out as quick as you can. Join me as I share the tale of the supernatural man of legend -- Bluebeard.

This week, I'll be discussing the history behind Valentine's Day, the real life origins of the frightening Bluebeard, and discussing the common theme of curious women told throughout history, touching on the stories of Pandora and Psyche.

Written and Produced by me.

The story is "Bluebeard" originally written by Charles Gerrault and adapted by me.

Music in this episode is composed by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu) and can be found on http://www.thedarkpiano.com/.

Episode Art is from ApocalypticCandy on DeviantArt.