Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

By Darren Marlar | Weird DarknessSociety & CultureDocumentaryTrue CrimeHistory
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Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories episodes

  • “IS THERE A DIMENSIONAL PORTAL IN TRANSYLVANIA?” and “ANCIENT UFO SIGHTINGS” #WeirdDarkness
    “IS THERE A DIMENSIONAL PORTAL IN TRANSYLVANIA?” and “ANCIENT UFO SIGHTINGS” #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: When you hear the name “Transylvania” the immediate image in your mind is probably that of Dracula. But this Romanian town has more creepiness than just the Count’s castle – it is also a hot spot for UFO activity and mysterious unexplained happenings. Some even think it could be the location of a portal to another dimension. (Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?) *** Sightings of unidentified flying objects might seem like a recent phenomena, with most reports occurring in the 20th and 21st centuries. But UFO sightings go a lot further back in human history – and our ancient ancestors were just as shocked, confused and sometimes terrified, as we are today. (Ancient UFO Sightings)
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    “Is There A Dimensional Portal in Transylvania?” by A. Sutherland for the Message to Eagle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ghvx2jxy
    “Ancient UFO Sightings” by A. Sutherland for Message to Eagle https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/8y3dlh5c, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1rucr7et, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3sxyfr93, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/swo6sglh, https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/17o2c3i5
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    (Over time links seen here 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.)
    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    EPISODE: “Elisa Lam and the Dark History of the Cecil Hotel” https://weirddarkness.com/archives/1130
    EPISODE: “The True Story Behind ‘The Entity’” https://weirddarkness.com/archives/2981
    Hot 50 Chart Voting: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    Become a Patron: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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    1 hr 7 min
  • “SHAPESHIFTERS & THERIANTHROPES” and 3 More Disturbing But True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness
    “SHAPESHIFTERS & THERIANTHROPES” and 3 More Disturbing But True Horrors! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: The idea of a person changing into a wolf, or shape-shifting into some type of animal or cryptid is mostly confined to the authors of fictional horror. But not all societies and cultures are so quick to label shape-shifting as make-believe. (Shapeshifters And Therianthropes) *** In the 1960s, Brian Leathley-Andrew investigated and reported on numerous cases of strange objects in the sky, trying to get to the truth of what people were seeing. But when sinister events began happening to him, he knew he had to walk away from his career in Ufology – or the government might make him go away. (UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted) *** A man goes off for supplies, leaving his wife behind to tend to the home in his absence – but not only did he never come home with the groceries, but a ghost story grew out of it. (The Ghosts of Hunger Valley) *** Saying the disappearance of David Glenn Lewis is bizarre doesn’t even begin to scratch the surface. What started out as a strange missing person’s case would eventually be resolved. But the answer that would come would pose even more questions, proving the adage that “truth is stranger than fiction”. (The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis)
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    “UFO Hunter Becomes The Hunted“ by Mike Lockley for Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1fxu6h8y
    “The Ghosts of Hunger Valley” by Charles Skinner, edited by Kathy Weiser, posted at LegendsOfAmerica.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/111pegi3
    “Shapeshifters And Therianthropes” by James Fenner for List Verse: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1qqh0ult
    “The Disappearance of David Glenn Lewis” by CrystalDawn for Lost N Found Blogs: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/1shqwhrt
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    (Over time links seen here 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.)
    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show....
    55 min
  • #DarkChapters “THE WAR RAGES” from ‘THE LONG FALL: BOOK 1, THE INCEPTION OF HORROR’ #WeirdDarkness
    #DarkChapters “THE WAR RAGES” from ‘THE LONG FALL: BOOK 1, THE INCEPTION OF HORROR’ #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: “Chapter 10: The War Rages” is from the book ‘The Long Fall: Book 1, The Inception of Horror’ by Kathleen McCluskey https://amzn.to/3t6RMsT

    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “Chapter 10: The War Rages” is from the book ‘The Long Fall: Book 1, The Inception of Horror’ by Kathleen McCluskey https://amzn.to/3t6RMsT
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email [email protected] or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise
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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
    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
    WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.
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    54 min
  • #DarkChapters “HAIR” #WeirdDarkness
    #DarkChapters “HAIR” #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: “Hair” by Faith Marlow, from the book “Beautiful Nightmares: Women of Horror Anthology”: http://amzn.to/2GoUDVA

    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “Hair” by Faith Marlow, from the book “Beautiful Nightmares: Women of Horror Anthology”: http://amzn.to/2GoUDVA
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email [email protected] or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise
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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
    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
    WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.
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    54 min
  • #FiresideFrights, VOLUME 02 #WeirdDarkness
    #FiresideFrights VOLUME 02 #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: Tonight, I return to the campfire. No music or sound effects, no fancy computer editing to remove all of my mistakes while narrating – it’s just me, you, the sounds of this fire and whatever nature wants to send our way for background ambiance on this cold winter night in northern Illinois at Marlar Manor. When I narrated the first Fireside Frights episode, it was just a one-time thing, to be different, but I have had so much positive feedback – more than most regular episodes – that I’ve decided to make this a regular thing. So maybe once a month or so we will return to my backyard firepit. And in this episode I’ll share stories from you – my Weirdo family.
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    EPISODE: “Fireside Frights, Volume 01” https://weirddarkness.com/archives/8364
    TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE (if available): Visit WeirdDarkness.com, search for the title of this episode, click on episode photo, then scroll down the blog post. Transcript will be at the bottom of the blog post.
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email [email protected] or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise
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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
    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
    WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.
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    1 hr 10 min
  • “THE DEVIL CAME TO DEVON” and 3 More Strange But True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    “THE DEVIL CAME TO DEVON” and 3 More Strange But True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: One morning in 1855, citizens of the English town of Devon were surprised to find strange footprints about town in the snow – not just on the street and sidewalks – but on their doorways, and on the house roofs, haystacks, walking up walls, and through pipes. The tracks covered over 100 miles and there was no explanation of how the prints were made – but many had a theory about who made the prints. They say it was the Devil. (The Devil Came To Devon) *** Picture this, you are called to the scene of a murder. The victim’s shotgun was found in his room. It had been used some time recently, and there was an empty cartridge on the floor. There was, however, no blood or any other obvious signs of violence in the house. And something else odd, a pot in the kitchen was discovered to contain large amounts of strychnine. It sounds like one of those murder-mystery party games you solve with friends, but this is from a true murder mystery in Australia that still fascinates those who study the case. (The Wonnangatta Murders) *** What do a Jesuit missionary and a former slave have in common? The answer is… Bigfoot. (The Missionary, The Slave, and Bigfoot) *** The FBI described Israel Keyes as one of the most meticulous and vile serial killers in American history – so much so, he even had the FBI scratching their heads. (A Meticulous Serial Killer)
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “The Devil Came To Devon” by Orrin Grey at Ranker https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/7ystth0v, and Brent Swancer at Mysterious Universe https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3oq43yg9
    “The Wonnangatta Murders” by Undine for Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2re9d8ah
    “The Missionary, The Slave, and Bigfoot” by Michael Mayes for Texas Cryptid Hunter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2porklp7
    “A Meticulous Serial Killer” by Orrin Grey for The LineUp: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2cpjds74
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    EPISODE: “Contrary Chemtrails” (includes “The Great Disappointment” and “Water Babies” stories) https://weirddarkness.com/archives/8552
    TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE (if available): Visit WeirdDarkness.com, search for the title of this episode, click on...
    59 min
  • “CONTRARY CHEMTRAILS” and More Strange But True Stories! #WeirdDarkness
    “CONTRARY CHEMTRAILS” and More Strange But True Stories! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: The chemtrail conspiracy theory posits the belief that long-lasting condensation trails, also known as “contrails” are in fact "chemtrails" consisting of chemical or biological agents purposefully left in the sky by high-flying aircraft, sprayed for nefarious purposes and undisclosed to the general public. The scientific community has dismissed the theory, but others insist the truth is simply being covered up. Who is telling the truth? What is the truth? We’ll look at the controversy over contrails. (Contrary Chemtrails) *** In 1947, Major Jesse Marcel was sent to a crash site near Roswell, New Mexico to investigate what happened. We all know the story from there – the strange metal, the alien bodies, the confiscated extraterrestrial technology, the weather-balloon story we initially believed and then didn’t believe. Now, more than seven decades later, Jesse Marcel’s grandchildren are speaking up about their knowledge of what happened at Roswell. (The Roswell Grandchildren) *** If you look up the term “water babies” on the net, you might find something akin to swim classes for newborns and toddlers. But if you mention the term “water babies” near Pyramid Lake in Nevada, a much, much darker scene comes to mind. (Water Babies Aren’t As Cute As They Sound) *** According to the Bible, no man knows the day Christ will return. But that didn’t stop William Miller from predicting anyway. Not once, but three times – and he was wrong, three times. (William Miller’s Great Disappointment)
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “Water Babies Aren’t As Cute As They Sound” by David Clarke for Standard News https://tinyurl.com/rm7pouxz, and Weird U.S. https://tinyurl.com/yfhnphpy
    “Contrary Chemtrails” from Duncan Phenix for Mystery Wire https://tinyurl.com/1ogrr2es, and Earth Island Journal https://tinyurl.com/2z4569ea
    “The Roswell Grandchildren” from Newsweek: https://tinyurl.com/jq96lzxo
    “William Miller’s Great Disappointment” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://tinyurl.com/2r6ovl8f
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    EPISODE: #ChurchOfTheUndead “Phony Prophets Can Only Purchase Spoiled Fruit” https://weirddarkness.com/archives/8549
    1 hr 3 min
  • #DarkChapters “PINS AND NEEDLES” #WeirdDarkness
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    IN THIS EPISODE: “Pins and Needles” is from the book “Black Magic: A Women of Urban Fantasy Production” by Faith Marlow, available on both paperback and Kindle: http://amzn.to/2DDHadS

    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “Pins and Needles” is from the book “Black Magic: A Women of Urban Fantasy Production” by Faith Marlow, available on both paperback and Kindle: http://amzn.to/2DDHadS
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email [email protected] or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise
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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
    Find out how to escape eternal darkness at https://weirddarkness.com/eternaldarkness
    WeirdDarkness™ - is a registered trademark. Copyright ©Weird Darkness 2020.
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    30 min
  • “TERRIFYING TRUE CASES OF MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY” and more! #WeirdDarkness
    “TERRIFYING TRUE CASES OF MUNCHAUSEN BY PROXY” and more! #WeirdDarkness

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    IN THIS EPISODE: We’ll look at the disturbing case of Dee Dee Blanchard who suffered from a horrible mental condition that caused her to torture her daughter – and we’ll look at similar, terrifying cases of other people doing the same to those under their care and supervision. It’s the sinister truth of Munchausen by proxy. (The Disturbing Truth Behind ‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’) (Other True Cases of Munchausen by Proxy) *** It was 1909, and Bud and Temple Abernathy rode their horses, just the two of them, from Oklahoma to Santa Fe… and then made the return trip home. A 1,300-mile horseback trip. Big deal you say? That’s what life was like back then, you say? What if I told you that Bud was only 9 years old, and Temple was only five? (The Astounding Adventures of the Abernathy Boys)
    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
    (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 the show notes immediately.)
    “The Disturbing Truth Behind ‘Mommy Dead and Dearest’” by Stefanie Hammond for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/yxhgf866
    “Other True Cases of Munchausen by Proxy” by Carly Carano for Unspeakable Times: https://tinyurl.com/y485ykp5
    “The Astounding Adventures of the Abernathy Boys” by M.J. Alexander for 405 Magazine: https://tinyurl.com/y5c8grn9
    Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. Background music, varying by episode, provided by Alibi Music, EpidemicSound and/or AudioBlocks with paid license. Music from Shadows Symphony (https://tinyurl.com/yyrv987t), Midnight Syndicate (http://amzn.to/2BYCoXZ), Kevin MacLeod (https://tinyurl.com/y2v7fgbu), Tony Longworth (https://tinyurl.com/y2nhnbt7), and/or Nicolas Gasparini/Myuu (https://tinyurl.com/lnqpfs8) is used with permission. 


    ESSENTIAL WEB LINKS…
    “THE NIGHT WITCHES” episode: https://weirddarkness.com/archives/6637 
    TRANSCRIPT FOR THIS EPISODE (if available): Visit WeirdDarkness.com, search for the title of this episode, click on episode photo, then scroll down the blog post. Transcript will be at the bottom of the blog post.
    HOT 50 CHART VOTING: https://WeirdDarkness.com/VOTE
    BECOME A PATRON: https://WeirdDarkness.com/Patron
    (Amazon links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
    WANT TO ADVERTISE ON WEIRD DARKNESS OR BE A SPONSOR?
    Weird Darkness has partnered with AdvertiseCast to handle our advertising/sponsorship requests. They’re great to work with and will help you advertise on the show. Email [email protected] or start the process now at https://weirddarkness.com/advertise
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    "I have come into the world as a light, so...
    1 hr 19 min
  • #DarkChapters “THEY MADE A TONIC” #WeirdDarkness
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    IN THIS EPISODE: “They Made a Tonic” from the book, “The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures” by Aaron Mahnke: http://amzn.to/2mJRIxH

    STORY SOURCES AND MUSIC CREDITS…
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    “They Made a Tonic” from the book, “The World of Lore: Monstrous Creatures” by Aaron Mahnke: http://amzn.to/2mJRIxH
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