Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories

The Ghost Story That Asks Whether The Living Or The Dead Are Truly Lost | “Dialogue With Death”

When young Doctor George returns home and falls in love with Jenny, he becomes increasingly troubled by her unshakeable belief that she can see and speak with those who have long since passed. Convinced he knows what is best for the woman he loves, George sets out to make her face the truth — but some doors, once opened, cannot be closed. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0599 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Dialogue With Death” (June 09, 1977) ***WD 00:45:35.568 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Comic Strip Murder” (October 24, 1944) ***WD 01:14:52.512 = Rocky Fortune, “The Museum Murder” (January 19, 1954) 01:37:44.309 = Murder at Midnight, “Death Tolls Requiem” (January 20, 1947) 02:04:12.737 = The Black Museum, “The Old Wooden Mallet” (May 05, 1952) ***WD 02:30:03.758 = Mysterious Traveler, “Fire In The Sky” (August 28, 1951) ***WD 02:59:26.422 = Mystery House, “Malice In Wonderland” (September 09, 1945) ***WD 03:24:56.098 = CBC Nightfall, “The Contract” (January 28, 1983) 03:53:19.943 = Nightmare, “The Leech” (April 07, 1954) 04:15:59.401 = Obsession, “The Blackout Killer” (August 07, 1940) 04:43:41.311 = Origin of Superstition, “Cap Turned Backwards” (1935) ***WD 04:58:32.179 = 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. = = = = = "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. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0599

The Irish Tome She Brought To Class Was More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew | St. Patrick's Day Horror

When the substitute teacher brought an ancient book of Irish folklore to class on St. Patrick's Day, she had no idea that someone in the back row recognized it — and that recognition would change everything. | “The Hunter’s Almanac” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com [http://microterrors.com/]! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors [https://www.facebook.com/microterrors] Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU [https://amzn.to/3LymHaU] Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com [https://weirddarkness.com/] = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2026 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

The Marthe Brossier Case | The First Time Science Tested Demonic Possession And Exorcism

In 1599, a young French woman's demonic possession became history's first scientifically debunked exorcism — but the truth behind her supernatural feats might be even stranger than fiction. *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* Take the Weird Darkness Survey: https://weirddarkness.com/survey [https://weirddarkness.com/survey] IN THIS EPISODE: Young Marthe was a troubled young girl already, but her life took a dark, evil turn when she became possessed by a demon. But the strangest part of her story isn’t the possession – but the exorcism. (The Exorcism of Martha Brossier) *** Barbara Forrest and Mary Ashford lived in different centuries, but they died in chillingly similar ways. (The Erdington Murders) *** At more than 1,000 miles from civilization in all directions, Point Nemo is unlike any other place in the world – and in very strange ways. (Eerie Facts About Point Nemo) *** Is it possible to anger a ghost to the point they’ll follow you home to taunt you? (The Green Man) *** In 1921, the term “one-way ride” came into existence – after a man named Stevie was “disappeared” thanks to the Chicago Mob. (The One Way Ride) *** Was the woman found dead in a wych elm tree in wartime England a Nazi spy? (The Hagley Woods Mystery) *** The crew of 309 aboard the USS Cyclops disappeared without a trace – and now, 100 years later, we're still left with more questions than answers. (The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops) *** Mickey was arrested and charged with slicing the throat of one of his best friends, and he had good reason. After all, his friend owed him thirty-five dollars. (The Confessions of Mickey Sliney) *** A grandfather tells his grandson about the time he lived in a haunted house. (A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire) *** Wander around one particular U.S. park and you may come across a soldier who lost his head to a cannonball. (The Legend Of Green Eyes) *** Strange dreams happen to us all – but what does it mean if you dream about spiders? (8-Legged Nightmares) *** Police respond to a 9-1-1 call, but they arrive a few years too late. (Ghost 911 Call) *** Vegetable Men, Space Fairies… how bizarre can alien encounters get? (Truly Bizarre Alien Encounters) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:01:27.722 = Show Open 00:04:16.836 = The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier 00:12:27.520 = The Hagley Woods Mystery *** 00:27:05.667 = The Erdington Murders 00:31:12.846 = The “One Way Ride” 00:39:12.063 = The Green Man *** 00:41:42.547 = Eerie Facts About Point Nemo 00:46:53.135 = Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens 01:09:38.340 = The Confessions of Mickey Sliney *** 01:17:41.102 = Ghost 911 Call 01:19:06.115 = Eight-Legged Nightmares 01:25:11.308 = A Strange Haunted Incident at Lincolnshire 01:29:37.460 = The Legend of Green Eyes *** 01:39:35.490 = The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops 01:45:08.928 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break HELPFUL LINKS & RESOURCES… https://WeirdDarkness.com/MUSIC [https://weirddarkness.com/MUSIC] = Songs and Videos by our Weird Darkness punk band, #DarkWeirdness https://WeirdDarkness.com/STORE [https://weirddarkness.com/STORE] = Tees, Mugs, Socks, Hoodies, Totes, Hats, Kidswear & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/HOPE [https://weirddarkness.com/HOPE] = Hope For Depression or Thoughts of Self-Harm https://WeirdDarkness.com/NEWSLETTER [https://weirddarkness.com/NEWSLETTER] = In-Depth Articles, Memes, Weird DarkNEWS, Videos & More https://WeirdDarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS [https://weirddarkness.com/AUDIOBOOKS] = FREE Audiobooks Narrated By Darren Marlar SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Eerie Facts About Point Nemo” by Gina Dimuro for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8 [https://tinyurl.com/yc258yf8] “The Exorcism of Marthe Brossier” by Mark Oliver for Ancient Origins: https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy [https://tinyurl.com/rlvzjpy] “The Erdington Murders” posted at The Line Up: https://tinyurl.com/vyocutf [https://tinyurl.com/vyocutf] “The Green Man” by Goth237 at YourGhostStories.com: https://tinyurl.com/sper8ua [https://tinyurl.com/sper8ua] “The One Way Ride” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/wsqod6d [https://tinyurl.com/wsqod6d] “The Hagley Woods Mystery” posted at The Unredacted: https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l [https://tinyurl.com/wtxqr7l] “The Bermuda Triangle Vanishing of the USS Cyclops” by Joel Stice for All That’s Interesting: https://tinyurl.com/sksdgpc [https://tinyurl.com/sksdgpc] “The Confessions of Mickey Sliney” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://tinyurl.com/y8o6dehp [https://tinyurl.com/y8o6dehp] “The Legend of Green Eyes” by Kevin Cumming for the Rome News-Tribune: https://tinyurl.com/wanmrm6 [https://tinyurl.com/wanmrm6] “Eight-Legged Nightmares” posted at Message To Eagle: https://tinyurl.com/vu72y9u [https://tinyurl.com/vu72y9u] “A Strange Haunted Incident in Lincolnshire” by James at MyHauntedLifeToo.com: https://tinyurl.com/smff6z6 [https://tinyurl.com/smff6z6] “Ghost 911 Call” by an unknown author (website no longer exists) “Vegetable Men, Space Fairies, and Other Bizarre Aliens” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe:https://tinyurl.com/wu5k6b6 [https://tinyurl.com/wu5k6b6] ===== (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 ©2026, Weird Darkness. ===== Originally aired: September 04, 2018 SOURCES PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MartheBrossier ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: #WeirdDarkness 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 things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.

Friday the 13th: A Mile-Wide UFO, Pluto's Secret Name & the Bystander Effect Lie

From a mile-wide UFO over Arizona to the little girl who secretly named a planet, March 13 has always had something to hide. | The Morning Weird Darkness *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260313 NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of #WeirdDarkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.

Buried Alive on His Honeymoon — And the Man With the Shovel Is a Madman | “Final Resting Place”

A newlywed couple's honeymoon takes a terrifying turn when Roger agrees to be hypnotized and buried alive for $500 — only to discover the carnival showman who put him there is actually an escaped homicidal maniac with no intention of digging him up. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0598 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Blood Red Wine” (June 06, 1977) 00:46:18.820 = Macabre, “Final Resting Place” (November 13, 1961) ***WD 01:13:50.475 = Philip Marlowe, “Fine Italian Hand” (November 05, 1949) 01:43:15.804 = Let George Do It, “Graystone Ghost” (March 24, 1952) 02:13:14.277 = The Black Mass, “Diary of a Madman” (December 16, 1964) ***WD 02:52:32.936 = Beyond Midnight, “Don’t Joke In a Morgue” (1968-1970) ***WD 03:20:58.240 = MindWebs, “The End” (March 05, 1983) 03:47:19.490 = Starlight Theater, “Man Hires Hit Man To Kill Him” (ADU) ***WD 04:14:59.546 = Mystery In The Air, “The Marvelous Barastro” (August 07, 1947) 04:44:15.424 = 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. = = = = = "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. = = = = = CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0598