Los Angeles may be the city of dreams, but its dark history is filled with eerie hauntings, cursed landmarks, and spirits that refuse to leave. From the ghostly magicians of Hollywood’s Magic Castle to haunted hotels, occult rituals, and spectral celebrities who still walk the streets, the City of Angels has a chilling side that’s anything but welcoming. Are these just legends, or is something truly lurking in the shadows of L.A.?

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:01:42.381 = Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle
00:10:40.836 = Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels
00:29:40.762 = Los Angeles: City of the Occult
00:54:59.625 = L.A. Ghosts
01:04:30.433 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
01:05:39.693 = Bloopers

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Hollywood’s Haunted Magic Castle” by Christina Sanza for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/nhdf2f29
“Los Angeles’ Haunted Hotels” by Andy Miller from Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvbdcwac
“L.A. Ghosts” by Jen Lennon for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/39xypc6c
“Los Angeles: City Of The Occult” by Christine Aprile for Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4y9rj77r
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Originally aired: April, 2021
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/HauntedLA

What if the Moon isn’t just a big rock floating in space, but something way more mysterious—maybe even an ancient, hollow structure placed there on purpose?

IN THIS EPISODE: Conspiracy theories, while often dark, can also be kind of humorous due to being so outlandishly unbelievable. For example… is the Earth’s moon artificial, and actually an extraterrestrial spaceship? We’ll look at the strange theory. (Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?) *** In 1912 one of the most brutal slayings in America took place in the small town of Villisca, Iowa… a murder so brutal that numerous documentaries have been made about it, books have been written, and amateur detectives have poured over the facts and suspects still trying to find out who the murderer was that swung the bloody axe. (The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders) *** The President of the United States, no matter who is in the position at the time, is always in danger from those who would like to see someone else in office. We’ll hear on the news of the assassination attempts that came close, but we more often than not are completely unaware of the attempts and plans that have been thwarted – and some of those attempts to kill a sitting U.S. President have been extremely bizarre. (Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents) *** Some Biblical accounts seem unbelievable and we tend to dismiss them as fantasies, or dreams of the person writing the events down. But what if some of the strange creatures described in the bible are actually real – but come from another dimension, or even outer space? (Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?) *** If you are told there is a city that has been built specifically for the dead, you probably think of some ancient culture that worshipped their ancestors. Personally, I think of pyramids in Egypt… but I never would’ve thought of the suburbs in California, USA. (California’s City of the Dead)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:02:50.494 = Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?
00:10:50.234 = The Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders
00:23:32.580 = California’s City of the Dead
00:34:49.260 = Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?
00:43:25.499 = Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents
00:51:40.682 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
00:52:52.567 = Bloopers

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Could Our Moon Be An Alien Spaceship?” posted at Anomalien.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/bdhz5563
“The Unsolved Villisca Ax Murders” by Joe Turner for HistoricMysteries.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8mnfp6, and from HauntedRoom.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/36b6k2h4
“California’s City of the Dead” by Hugh Landman for Ranker.com’s Graveyard Shift:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckrxjzd
“Are Extraterrestrials in the Bible?” by Ellen Lloyd for AncientPages.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr3d8dpk
“Bizarre Assassination Attempts on U.S. Presidents” by Richard Stockton for AllThatsInteresting.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/26avtuhr
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Originally aired: January, 2022
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SpaceshipMoon

A mysterious satellite crashes in Biloxi, Mississippi! Hear the two-part story “1-800-Big-Bang” from Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Killing Valley” (November 07, 1975) ***WD
00:47:21.779 = Incredible But True, “Voice of the Dead” (1950-1951)
00:51:22.346 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “1-800-Big-Bang, PART 1” (1990-1992) ***WD
01:19:36.689 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “1-800-Big-Bang, PART 2” (1990-1992) ***WD
01:47:47.079 = The Clock, “Man With The Strange Trunk” (April 06, 1947)
02:12:23.969 = Confession, “Anna Carlson” (July 19, 1953)
02:42:13.479 = Sounds of Darkness, “Doomsday” (December 02, 1969)
03:08:09.119 = Dimension X, “Competition” (November 19, 1950) ***WD
03:37:27.879 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “One-Million BC” (May 22, 1945) ***WD (LQ)
03:51:14.289 = The Creaking Door, “Girl, Gold, Getaway” (1960s-1970s) **WD
04:20:17.449 = The Eleventh Hour, “Escape to Die” (1963)
04:44:19.539 = Show Close

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(LQ) = Low Quality
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A man is executed for witchcraft under King James I. His charred bones are said to be stored in an iron chest inside a tower, awaiting his return. Hear the story in “The Devil’s Number” from The Witch’s Tale!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Edge of the Scalpel” (November 05, 1975) ***WD
00:46:58.879 = The Whistler, “Killers” (May 01, 1943) ***WD (LQ)
01:16:31.599 = Strange Wills, “Killer And Saint” (November 30, 1946)
01:46:21.939 = The Witch’s Tale, “The Devil’s Number” (December 12, 1935) ***WD (LQ)
02:12:14.699 = Word Detective, “Tangerine” (1960)
02:15:26.263 = X Minus One, “Nightfall” (December 07, 1955)
02:44:22.469 = Strange Adventure, “Jungle Mystery” (1945)
02:47:50.406 = Adventures by Morse, “Girl on Shipwreck Island, Par1” (June 17, 1944) ***WD
03:13:49.029 = Adventures by Morse, “Girl on Shipwreck Island, Part 2” (June 24, 1944) ***WD
03:39:52.179 = Adventures by Morse, “Girl on Shipwreck Island, Part 3” (July 01, 1944) ***WD
04:05:27.059 = BBC Ghost Story, “Red Letter Day” (ADU)
04:19:52.569 = Beyond The Green Door, “Dr. Frederick Morton” (1966)
04:24:04.188 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
04:38:44.679 = Box 13, “Flash of Light” (February 20, 1949) ***WD
05:05:14.775 = Show Close

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On St. Patrick’s Day, one boy’s plan to escape a dinner of corned beef and cabbage takes an unexpected – and unsettling – turn.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
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 cold, unforgiving lands where folklore and fear intertwine, tales of werewolves have haunted the imaginations of villagers for centuries. But what happens when these legends step out of the shadows and into real history?

IN THIS EPISODE: We’re all familiar with the concept of werewolves – they are all over pop culture, movies, television, comic books, novels, and every other medium you could possibly imagine. And while they are considered fictional, or at least in the realm of cryptids, that doesn’t mean there aren’t true stories of reported werewolves in history. (Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves) *** Just the idea of going to prison is enough to scare people into living a squeaky-clean life, but if you’re one of the most dangerous prisoners known to exist, ordinary prison would look like a vacation as compared to life in the Florence ADX Supermax Prison. (Life In The Supermax) *** What was supposed to be a two day trip turned into a maritime mystery when the ship, the MV Joyita was discovered floating with no crew on board. What happened? (The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita)

CHAPTERS AND TIMESTAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
00:01:55.292 = Show Open
00:03:50.000 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 1
00:30:01.018 = Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves, Part 2
00:44:57.556 = The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita
01:05:37.130 = Life In The Supermax
01:18:22.205 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Real Historic Accounts of Werewolves” by Miss Celania for MentalFloss.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p84ut66, Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2MFFx5p, WolvesRox on Playbuzz.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p9bjcht, and Tim Flight for HistoricCollection.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87s85s
The short fable, “The Werewolf” was written by Angela Carter: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckt8fn6
“The Mysterious Abandonment of the MV Joyita” by Marcus Lowth for UFOInsight.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8sux2j
“Life In The Supermax” by Jacob Shelton for Ranker.com’s Unspeakable Times:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8u82p9
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Originally aired: January, 2022
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/WerewolvesOfOld

Was L. Ron Hubbard just a con artist, or was he something much darker? We’ll dig into the wild connections between Scientology and the occult, Hubbard’s obsession with Aleister Crowley, his creepy rituals with Satanist rocket scientist Jack Parsons, and even his the accusation by his own son that he though he was the Antichrist.

IN THIS EPISODE: The creator of Scientology, L. Ron Hubbard, was so fascinated by the occult, he believed he was the actual devil himself… and was even upset when his own son turned out to not be the antichrist. (The Devil L. Ron Hubbard) *** Scientology is already scary and mysterious – which may not be surprising once you learn how much black magic had to do with its creation. (Scientology and the Occult) *** A house in the Altamaha River Swamp in Georgia becomes darker and more dangerous than the swamp itself. (A Terrifying Haunting in Georgia) *** Was a well known UFOlogist murdered shortly before a scheduled speech he was about to give? (The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher) *** Some believe we all have a guardian angel watching over us. One infamous yet respected witch hunter many years ago wrote that we all – each one of us – have a personal demon. And many people believed him. (The Demon Witch Hunter) *** For some time now, Area 51 has been seen as ground zero for conspiracies and government coverups. However, a plot of land in Utah has started to attract much of the same kind of attention. Welcome to Dugway – also known as Area 52. (Welcome to Area 52)

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Lead-In
00:01:54.153 = Show Open
00:04:02.153 = The Devil and L. Ron Hubbard
00:16:41.139 = Scientology and the Occult
00:26:48.771 = A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia
00:35:47.225 = The Demon Witch Hunter
00:48:17.838 = The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher
00:51:57.948 = Area 52
01:02:02.393 = Show Close, Verse, Final Thought

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Scientology and the Occult” by Annalee Newitz: http://bit.ly/31KIGnA
“The Devil L. Ron Hubbard” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/2ISSjIy
“A Terrifying Haunting In Georgia” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2Ip9m5Y
“The Bleached Computer of a UFO Researcher” by Paul Seaburn: http://bit.ly/2KpSyhm
“The Demon Witch Hunter” by Melissa Brinks: http://bit.ly/2MXHdaf
“Welcome to Area 52” by Hannah Collins: http://bit.ly/2WNDFY1
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Originally aired: January, 2019
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/LRonHubbard

A young mother seeks to drain a stagnant pond on her property. Her efforts are met with local resistance, drawing in the parish vicar and leading to unsettling events, including the discovery of a pagan doll in the shallows. Hear the tale in “Witch Water Green” from BBC’s Spine Chillers!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:02:00.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Mortgage” (November 03, 1975) ***WD
00:47:12.989 = BBC Spine Chillers, “Witch Water Green” (1984) ***WD
01:43:20.799 = Suspense, “Moment of Darkness” (April 20, 1943)
02:12:49.039 = Tales of the Frightened, “Shakespeare’s Hometown” (December 17, 1957)
02:17:19.509 = Tales From The Tomb, “The Lick” (1999)
02:20:56.987 = Theater Five, “Noon Stars” (September 14, 1964)
02:42:17.159 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD
03:11:50.859 = 2000 Plus, “Worlds Apart” (November 29, 1950) ***WD
03:40:45.279 = The Unexpected, “Counterfeit” (1947-1948)
03:52:49.629 = Unit 99, “Suicide Attempt at Tower Bridge” (December 20, 1957) ***WD
04:17:59.569 = Weird Circle, “Murder of Little Pig” (March 05, 1944)
04:45:22.188 = Show Close

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Trapped in an Arctic outpost with dwindling hope, John MacReady and his team discover that something ancient and malevolent is watching them from the snow… and it’s getting closer.

IN THIS EPISODE: It’s #ThrillerThursday – and this week I’m bringing you a popular creepypasta from author StarlessAndBibleBlack. It’s called “All Of Our Mistakes Are Never Forgotten!”

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
https://www.creepypasta.com/forgotten_mistakes/
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Originally aired: February 01, 2024
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TheShape

In the quiet village of Maxley, where shadows stretch long and the dead refuse to rest, an unsuspecting community is about to uncover a horror that has slept for centuries.

IN THIS EPISODE: “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson *** “The White Death” by Christina Skelton *** “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open
00:01:45.208 = “The White Death” by Christina Skelton
00:07:01.729 = “My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon
00:28:53.308 = “Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson
01:06:09.722 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
01:07:29.988 = Bloopers

SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Mrs. Amworth” by E.F. Benson: https://tinyurl.com/yyvqdwub
“The White Death” by Christina Skelton: https://tinyurl.com/yxjcujwx
“My Old Home Videos Showed Me a Life I Never Lived” by Richard Saxon: https://tinyurl.com/y4l9zzgq
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Originally aired: August 20, 2020
EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/MrsAmworth