Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

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“Catfish Invaded River”, by Jax Robertson, age 8
“Locked In The School” by Dessa Mattingly, age 8

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What if aliens are deliberately hiding from us because making contact means certain death? From the chilling Dark Forest Theory to NASA insiders claiming ETs walk among us, discover why we haven't found aliens yet—and the disturbing possibility that they're already here, watching us through microscopic probes we can't even detect.

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IN THIS EPISODE: We spend plenty of time watching the stars and listening to radio signals. We hope we can finally find the evidence we are not alone in the Universe. We eagerly await our first official contact with extraterrestrials, but nothing ever happens. Sometimes we learn an odd signal has been picked up in space and we get our hopes up again, only to be told later it was nothing more than a neutron star with a very large magnetic field, throwing off the bursts, or something similar. So, where are the aliens we want to hear from and possibly meet? If we assume that we are not the only intelligent species in the universe, then they must be out there. There are many theories, but one stands out as particularly disturbing.
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:08.212 = Show Open00:02:24.531 = The Dark Forest Theory
00:06:46.398 = Waiting For First Contact
00:20:50.730 = Extraterrestrial Probes
00:25:47.371 = Invisible Aliens
00:35:17.867 = Aliens Are Already Here
00:40:40.439 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Content gathered and written for this episode by Cynthia McKanzie for Message To Eagle:https://tinyurl.com/y778qer4, https://tinyurl.com/ycbwzuvn, https://tinyurl.com/y75xcxcp,https://tinyurl.com/ya3o3fy5, https://tinyurl.com/ybukv7tt, https://tinyurl.com/ych994es, https://tinyurl.com/puosdxh=====(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 23, 2019
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/InvisibleAliens
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
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At Camp Resting Stone's grand reopening, counselors warn the young campers about Skinless Gutts—the ghost of a man who died in a tragic accident twenty-two years ago. But when a fierce storm traps everyone at the isolated camp, the kids learn that some ghost stories are told for a reason.

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Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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In the 1950s, Britain secretly operated Room 801 — a hidden UFO investigation unit tracking thousands of sightings while publicly denying its existence. But the story goes far deeper: from Sir Peter Horsley's alleged meeting with an alien called "Mr. Janus" to Dorothy Kilgallen's explosive report about a recovered crashed UFO, and the mysterious 1964 Penkridge incident where military forces allegedly recovered an extraterrestrial craft and bodies — all while the Royal Family quietly collected their own UFO files behind the scenes.

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IN THIS EPISODE:They were times when humans acted inhuman – executing innocent people, usually women, due to superstitious fears. And it happened over several centuries. We’ll look at the terrifying times of witch trials around the world – and the thousands of deaths that resulted from them. (Deadly Witch Panics Through The Ages) *** A medium gives some advice and her own opinion about reaching out to passed loved ones. (Grief: The Paranormal and the Wind Phone) *** Gangsters – they were gritty, tough, terrifying… you never wanted to cross them in even the slightest way. But on occasion they could be a bit odd, eccentric – even downright bizarre in some of their actions and ways of thinking. Not that I’d ever point that to them in their face. We’ll look at a few freaky facts from the mysterious mafia. (Freak Facts from Organized Crime) *** Why are UFO sightings suddenly increasing in numbers – and in intensity? (The Secrets of Room 801)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:20.665 = Show Open
00:03:11.657 = The Secrets of Room 801, Part 1
00:12:53.173 = The Secrets of Room 801, Part 200:28:54.410 = Deadly Witch Panics Through The Ages
00:37:59.523 = Grief: The Paranormal And The Wind Phone
00:45:07.574 = Freaky Facts From Organized Crime
00:53:17.477 = Show Close
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
Book: “Cosmic Crashes” by Nick Redfern: https://amzn.to/45IUGWQ
Book: “Beyond Top Secret” by Timothy Good: https://amzn.to/3rO6Kbp
“The Secrets of Room 801” by Marcus Lowth for UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p986a9r
“Deadly Witch Panics Through the Ages” by Daniel S. Levy for “Science of the Supernatural” Magazine from the September 2019 issue: https://amzn.to/3ZYKojU
“Grief: The Paranormal and the Wind Phone” by Charlene Iowe Kemp for Paranormal Hauntings blog: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p92as8v
“Freak Facts from Organized Crime” by Kate Gardner for Unspeakable Crimes: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2w29d3vz
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#UFO #BritishUFO #Room801
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

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For 72 seconds in 1977, something spoke to Earth from the depths of space. Nearly five decades later, scientists are finally closing in on what sent that message – and the answer might be more unsettling than aliens.
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A typist who accused of murdering the author she works for. But here’s the twist — she claims the real killer wasn’t a person — it was a character from his novel, fighting for its own survival. | #RetroRadio EP0496

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The God Killers” (October 12, 1976)
00:45:01.959 = The Whistler, “Married To Murder” (September 25, 1944)
01:14:33.218 = Witch’s Tale, “Rockabye Baby” (August 02, 1934) ***WD
01:42:43.811 = X Minus One, “Project Mastodon” (June 05, 1956)
02:05:34.446 = ABC Mystery Time, “My Adventure in Norfolk” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
02:29:34.969 = Strange Adventure, “Fresh Meat” (1945)
02:32:50.875 = BBC Ghost Story, “Laura” (January 01,1987)
02:46:40.158 = Beyond The Green Door, “Patrolman Hawkins and Waxwork” (1966) ***WD
02:51:09.701 = The Black Book/The Man In Black, “Vagabond Murder” (March 02, 1952) ***WD
03:05:39.565 = Blackstone The Magician, “Ghost That Trapped a Killer” (October 03, 1948) ***WD (LQ)
03:17:21.892 = Box 13, “The Perfect Crime” (July 24, 1949)
03:43:52.671 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Duel” (1966-1968) ***WD
04:13:29.108 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Excursions In Fear” (1990-1992) ***WD
04:40:27.056 = The Clock, “Natalie” (October 23, 1947)
05:04:50.827 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library

ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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Original Article: https://weirddarkness.com/utah-bull-mutilation-reproductive-organs-2025/

In July 2025, a Utah rancher discovered his prized bull lying dead in a remote field, its body intact except for one disturbing detail that would reignite decades of speculation about one of the American West’s most enduring mysteries.
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A 19-year-old Chinese man thought he’d found love with a stylish teenager at a pool hall. Four months later, he emerged from a Myanmar scam compound deaf, traumatized, and 22 pounds lighter – sold into slavery by the girl who claimed to love him.

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“The Lost Special” centers around the baffling disappearance of a privately hired train (“a special”) during its run from Liverpool to London. The train, carrying just a handful of individuals, vanishes inexplicably after passing a junction—it doesn’t show up where it should, and neither the tracks nor the train can be found. | #RetroRadio EP0495

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “My Wife Doesn’t Understand Me” (October 11, 1976)
00:45:26.746 = Strange Wills, “So Deep Stream” (September 28, 1946)
01:15:10.439 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD
01:27:15.389 = Suspense, “The Lost Special” (September 30, 1943) ***WD
01:56:44.491 = Tales Of The Frightened, “Dr. Harvey Cushing” (1957)
02:01:03.980 = The Saint, “Carnival Murder” (February 04, 1951) ***WD
02:30:20.957 = Theater Five, “Captive Spirit” (October 16, 1964)
02:51:49.891 = Theater 1030, “Trespassers Will Be Experimented Upon” (1968-1971) ***WD
03:22:25.775 = 2000 Plus, “Insect” (May 17, 1950) ***WD
03:51:49.648 = The Unexpected, “Eavesdropper” (1948)
04:06:27.949 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Toll Bridge” (1936) ***WD
04:20:54.279 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD
04:44:27.859 = Weird Circle, “Executioner” (November 19, 1944)
05:11:52.842 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library

ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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(Bonus Episode) “The Time Snatcher” by Randall Garrett | A time-traveling gunslinger races against the clock to stop a rogue agent from rewriting history in the gritty, dangerous world of the Old West.
Originally published in ‘Imagination Stories of Science and Fantasy’ – February, 1957