
#12NightmaresOfXmas “Merry Christmas From The BELL WITCH” #WeirdDarkness
16 December 2023 - 27 minsEpisode 3 of 12 in the “Twelve Nightmares of Christmas” series!
IN THIS EPISODE: “Merry Christmas From The Bell Witch”, “The Murder of Thelma Todd”
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The MILLION DOLLAR SEANCE: The DEAD Deserve to REST
A woman becomes entangled with a manipulative occultist who claims he can help her communicate with her late husband! Hear the tale from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0393 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Dead Deserve to Rest” (February 03, 1976) ***WD 00:48:25.209 = The LineUp, “Hiccuping Hamster Hemostatic Case” (May 29, 1951) 01:14:17.659 = Macabre, “House In The Garden” (December 04, 1961) ***WD 01:44:44.629 = Philip Marlowe, “Name To Remember” (April 09, 1949) 02:14:47.989 = The Black Mass, “An Evening’s Entertainment” (October 31, 1964) 02:46:00.579 = Beyond Midnight, “Death Wish” (1968) ***WD (LQ) 03:15:46.419 = MindWebs, “Repent, Harlequin! Said The Ticktock Man” (March 11, 1977) 03:46:02.478 = Ellery Queen’s Minute Mysteries, “Lady Spectator” (1939-1948) ***WD 03:47:48.433 = Time For Love, “Counterfeit Plates” (1954) ***WD 04:13:07.449 = Mystery In The Air, “Horla” (August 21, 1947) ***WD 04:43:37.379 = Molle Mystery Theater, “Doctor and Lunatic” (April 26, 1946) 05:12:59.081 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0393 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio
5 hours 14 mins
27 April Finished

THE TRUTH BEHIND SUCCUBI AND INCUBI: Beautiful, Deadly, and Evil (Is Your Partner a Sex Demon?)
They come in the night offering pleasure beyond imagination — but behind their beauty lurks a darkness that could steal your very soul. Download The FREE PDF For This Episode’s WORD SEARCH Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mt24mwsj Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate 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. IN THIS EPISODE: Succubi are female-appearing sexual demons that approach men in a variety of ways, usually while they are sleeping, then seduce them. Often men report that their experiences with succubi are positive and enjoyable, but just as often, they report that the pleasure had a thread of something evil running through it… and that thread leads to utter destruction. (The Deadly Allure of the Succubus) *** And the woman you are living with right now – your own wife or girlfriend – is it possible she is a succubus? We’ll look a bit deeper into the signs of a succubus so you can be aware and on alert! (Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?) *** In recent years, stories of personal encounters with shadow people have flooded the Internet. So much so, that a subcategory of Reddit was created solely for those who have experienced a shadow person and wish to share their story. We’ll share some of those reports. (Real Life Encounters With Shadow People) *** Many towns have tales of an old woman who might be a witch of some kind. Warrington, England had its own local, evil crone. She was known as Old Peggy Gronach and was described as being “evil, ugly and haggard.” But was she truly a witch? Many people thought so! (The Strange Tale of an English Witch) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:23.650 = Show Open 00:03:40.413 = Real Life Encounters With Shadow People 00:14:08.089 = The Deadly Allure of the Succubus 00:30:13.192 = Is My Girlfriend A Sex Demon? 00:40:45.639 = The Strange Tale of an English Witch 00:47:11.890 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Real Life Encounters With Shadow People” by Audrey Webster: http://bit.ly/2YvO77h “The Strange Tale of an English Witch” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2KdGAF9 “The Deadly Allure of the Succubus” by Cheryl Adams Richkoff: http://bit.ly/2KdnDlJ “Is My Girlfriend a Sex Demon?” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/314rXdP ===== (Over time links seen above 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: July,...
48 mins
27 April Finished

HIDEOUS HAUNTING HUMANOIDS OF TEXAS: Goat Man, Human Bats, Blue Men, La Malacosa, and Other Horrors
In the dark heart of Texas, monstrous things walk among us — and not everyone who sees them lives to tell the tale. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** DOWNLOAD THE FREE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p87tzxf 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. IN THIS EPISODE: Reports have been coming in for decades of hairy creatures in Texas something like a bipedal wolf, or maybe a Sasquatch. Other reports have the creature with no hair at all. Even stranger – whatever this creature, or creatures may be, it’s not always on the ground that they are spotted, but in the sky as well. (Hairy Humanoids of Texas) *** In October of 1973, two fisherman reported seeing a space ship – and two extraterrestrials emerge from the craft when it hovered near the ground. Was this a true case of a close encounter of the third kind, or was something else going on? (Close Encounter in Pascagoula) *** The subject of Interview with a Serial Killer — streaming on Netflix now — speaks out in his own chilling words. We’ll reveal the killer inside the thoughts of Arthur Shawcross. (Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross) *** The two most famous goat-like cryptids cause havoc in their respective American hometowns. We’ll look at both the Maryland Goatman and the Pope Lick Monster. (Cloven-Hoff Cryptids) *** Weirdo family member Tyler shares some of the numerous odd things that happened at his house while growing up. It sounds like the woman who used to live there may have decided to return after death to continue her residence. (This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:52.818 = Show Open 00:03:06.569 = Hairy Humanoids of Texas 00:21:40.063 = Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross 00:31:22.813 = Close Encounter in Pascagoula 00:42:48.884 = Cloven Hoof Cryptids 00:48:38.807 = This Is My House, Whatever You Are, Go Away 00:54:54.404 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Hairy Humanoids of Texas” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2YlYzSM “Close Encounter In Pascagoula” by Micah Hanks: http://bit.ly/2Zim24k “Inside The Twisted Mind of Arthur Shawcross” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/30Rhv9C “Cloven-Hoof Cryptids” by Orrin Grey: http://bit.ly/32Mi869 “This Is My House, Whatever You Are Go Away” by Weirdo family member Tyler ===== (Over time links seen above 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...
56 mins
26 April Finished

THE HOUNDS OF KERFOL CASTLE: It’s Not Just The Dogs You Should Beware of Here!
While touring a British castle, an American woman is attacked by a pack of dogs and, after taking shelter with a neighbor, uncovers the dark, haunting history behind the castle’s ghostly secrets. Hear the story from CBS Radio Mystery Theater! | #RetroRadio EP0392 Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Castle Kerfol” (January 30, 1976) ***WD 00:48:57.809 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Inexperienced Ghost” (January 08, 1980) 01:16:30.229 = The Haunting Hour, “Revenge” (August 10, 1945) 01:41:39.009 = Have Gun Will Travel, “The Statue of San Sabastian” (May 10, 1959) 02:06:12.609 = The Hermit’s Cave, “Spirit Vengeance” (December 08, 1946) ***WD 02:32:10.519 = Mystery Is My Hobby, “Murder The Folsom Point” ***WD 02:57:00.909 = Sherlock Holmes, “Second Generation” (December 17, 1945) 03:26:50.159 = Inner Sanctum, “Death By Scripture” (October 09, 1945) 03:58:03.779 = The Key, “Alexis” (1956) ***WD 04:24:57.079 = Lights Out, “Sub-Basement” (August 24, 1943) ***WD 04:54:14.089 = 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 = = = = = "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/WDRR0392 TAGS: old time radio, otr horror, classic radio shows, horror radio shows, vintage radio dramas, suspense radio classics, 1940s radio horror, old radio mystery shows, creepy old radio shows, true crime radio, supernatural radio plays, golden age radio, eerie radio mysteries, macabre old time radio, nostalgic thrillers, classic crime podcast, retro horror podcast, weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, weird darkness retro radio, retro radio, classic radio
4 hours 55 mins
26 April Finished

TERRIFYING TRUE FOREST HORROR STORIES: There Is Nowhere To Run To In The Woods
People living and working in remote areas often encounter things far creepier than just silence. These are real-life stories of unsettling encounters, from faces at the window to gruesome discoveries deep in the woods. Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For This Episode's Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/rp3hkwtc 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. IN THIS EPISODE: People who live and work in remote areas know that sometimes too much quiet can make your mind race. However, some experiences stick with people long after they occur because of the degree of creepiness. On Reddit, plenty of people who live in rural areas or make their livelihood there, share their scary stories for the rest of us to freak out over. We know that often strange people linger around woods, parks, and other desolate areas. And we have all heard plenty of the kind of creepy stories that backpackers experience. However, in this episode, the stories are more than a little unpleasant, because the people who suffered them weren't just out and about anywhere; they were at their homes, or doing their jobs. Imagine living in the woods, and looking up from your bathtub to see a face looking back at you. Or imagine you are working as a forest ranger and come across a thumb nailed to a tree. Tonight I will share some of the terrifying real-life stories, stories that are the stuff of nightmares. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:39.734 = Show Open 00:02:35.745 = Living In Remote Places 00:22:27.629 = Park Ranger Scares 00:41:42.409 = Backpacker Terrors 01:02:18.415 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Terrors of People Living In Remote Areas” by Matthew Lavelle: http://bit.ly/2Y5j1r2 “Park Ranger Scares” by Rosa Pasquarella: http://bit.ly/2xNbZZ6 “Horrifying Backpacker Stories” by Jen Lennon: http://bit.ly/2LXcfNs ===== (Over time links seen above 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: July, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ForestHorrorStories TAGS: weird darkness, weird darkness podcast, creepy wilderness stories, scary true stories, haunted forest, rural horror, cabin in the woods, creepy camping stories, backwoods terror, park ranger horror, scary backpacking stories, paranormal in the woods, survival horror, reddit...
1 hour 3 mins
26 April Finished

THE FACE THAT HAUNTS THE DREAMS OF THOUSANDS: The 'THIS MAN' Phenomenon (Have YOU Dreamt of Him?)
It’s the face of someone you’ve never met - yet somehow recognize. This man has invaded thousands of dreams worldwide, but who is he? Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate *** PRINTABLE PDF For The Episode's Word Search Puzzle: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p8p2zhp 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. IN THIS EPISODE: People around the world are dreaming about the very same man, a stranger they do not know. Who is this man? How is he invading the dreams of thousands of people? (Are You Dreaming This Man) *** On a warm July night in 1919, the body of young Bella Wright was found with a bullet hole in her head. Now, exactly 100 years later, the mystery of her murder is still unsolved. (The Man With The Green Bicycle) *** Weirdo family member Darren shares a story about one of his co-workers. (More Than Just Books In The Library) *** The bloodstain remains on the floor to this day—and several witnesses have claimed to see a black mist materialize from the spot and glide through the house. We’ll look at what could be the most haunted home in Philadelphia. (The Haunting of Grumblethorpe) *** The legendary paranormal researcher, Harry Price was the first to go ghost hunting in the infamous Borley Rectory. But some think there is more mystery to the man himself than to anything he chose to investigate. (The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price) *** Demons are notorious for possessing innocent human beings – but it doesn’t always need to be a person. Sometimes a demon can simply take up residence in your house. We’ll look at some signs to determine if that is happening in your home. (When Your Home Has a Demon) *** In a small town in Russia, numerous voodoo dolls suddenly appeared on pillars, fences, and bus stops. Where did they come from, and what is their purpose? (The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere) *** In a small Seattle apartment, Cleveland Tony Harmon’s past has finally caught up with him. Now he’s ready to tell his terrifying story. (Haunted By His Paranormal Past) *** Weirdo family member Julia Harrison describes the endless horrors she experienced when she bought a new home. (It Began When They Gave Me The House Key) *** Strange and spooky things have been happening in a small town in Ohio. But then, you should probably expect the abnormal when you live in a place named “Helltown”. (Hijinks in Helltown) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:49.479 = Show Open 00:03:55.559 = Are You Dreaming Of This Man? 00:12:34.945 = The Terrifying Dolls That Appeared From Nowhere 00:15:41.002 = Haunted By A Paranormal Past 00:26:51.659 = Hijinks In Helltown 00:38:43.131 = It Began When They Gave Me The House Key 00:43:34.269 = When Your Home Has a Demon 00:54:27.292 = The Man With The Green Bicycle 01:02:24.839 = The Haunting of Grumblethorpe 01:07:51.536 = The Mysterious Ghost Hunter, Harry Price 01:17:15.394 = More Than Just Books In The Library 01:19:06.046 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… PHOTOS for “Do You Dream of This Man”: Collage #1: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/ThisMan1, Collage #2:
1 hour 20 mins
26 April Finished