A Man Calls His Irritating Wife a CAT – And She Mysteriously Begins To Transform INTO AN ALLEY CAT!

A simple after-school detention turns into a nightmarish battle for survival when a shapeshifting alien impersonates a beloved teacher – and it’s hungry. (This episode was originally aired in January 2023 as “Starved For Detention) #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaUOther narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness®, 2025. Weird Darkness©, 2025 “Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids”™ 2025

In the heart of Louisiana’s swamps, ancient curses, ghostly hitchhikers, and bloodthirsty cryptids rise from the mist – proving the bayou’s darkest legends might be terrifyingly true. 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: Welcome to a DARKIVE episode from May, 2022! *** We look into the creepy swamps of Louisiana, where gators and snakes are the least of your worries as compared to the paranormal. (Swamp Legends of Louisiana) *** From building fake cities, to creating ghost army bases, to playing stupid in front of the enemy, we’ll look at some of the most cleverly deceptive tactics that have been used in war throughout history. (Brilliant Wartime Deceptions) *** Chung Ling Soo was one of the greatest magicians of his time – so much so the he was able to not only conceal items up his sleeves, but conceal his true identity. (The Magician Who Lived a Double Life) *** In 1974 five little girls disappeared in a span of just three months – two were later found deceased, but the remaining three have never been found. And the kidnapper and murderer has never been brought to justice… nor do we have any idea who it was. (The Jacksonville Kidnappings) *** Photographs of strange orblike objects are more common than any other photos purported to be ghosts, aliens, or cryptids. But what exactly are these orbs? A trick of the light… or could they be alive? (Could Ghost Orbs Be Living Energy Beings?) *** In the mountains of Jackson County in North Carolina lies a large mysterious rock covered in petroglyphs that have yet to be deciphered. For the Cherokee Indians, the rock and surrounding area is a sacred site where ceremonies used to take place. Indeed, Judaculla Rock is surrounded by rumors and legends, including strange sounds and UFO sightings during the night. (The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock) *** In 1971 children from all over the United States were being rushed into hospital emergency rooms with a very strange symptom… what was causing otherwise healthy children to create pink poop? (The Pink Poop Pandemic) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:43.150 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode) 00:04:26.558 = Swamp Legends of Louisiana 00:18:40.719 = Brilliant Wartime Deceptions 00:28:10.623 = The Magician Who Lived a Double Life 00:34:57.913 = The Jacksonville Kidnappings 00:46:31.146 = Could Ghostly Orbs Be Living Energy Beings? 00:52:21.568 = The Indecipherable Jadaculla Rock 00:59:23.097 = The Pink Poop Pandemic 01:05:58.331 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Magician Who Lived a Double Life” by Kaushik Patowary for Amusing Planet:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yckvppfw “The Indecipherable Judaculla Rock” by John Black for Ancient Origins Unleashed: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4jxjra7u “Swamp Legends of Louisiana” by Erin McCann for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/46uj6fyk “The Pink Poop Pandemic” by Roisin Everard for Historic Mysteries:

#RetroRadio EP0378 | Written by Arthur Samuels, “The Repossession” delves into psychological horror. It follows Robert, a man haunted by nightmares of his conjoined twin brother, Douglas, who died thirty years prior. As Robert’s life begins to unravel, he suspects that Douglas’s spirit is orchestrating the chaos. The narrative builds tension as Robert confronts the possibility that his brother’s influence persists beyond death. Hear “The Repossession” from CBC’s Nightfall!  Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness and #RetroRadio:https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:50.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Sagamore Cottage” (December 31, 1975) ***WD 00:49:23.219 = The Black Museum, “Two Bullets” (1952) ***WD 01:15:11.729 = Mysterious Traveler, “They Who Sleep” (May 04, 1948) ***WD 01:43:30.709 = CBC Mystery Theater, “The Strange History of David Swann” ***WD 02:14:03.779 = Night Beat, “Doctor’s Secret” (August 21, 1950) ***WD 02:43:39.929 = CBC Nightfall, “The Repossession” (April 10, 1981) 03:08:08.849 = Mr. And Mrs. North, “Pam Pops a Question” (August 02, 1944) ***WD 03:37:26.939 = Origin of Superstition, “Sing Before Breakfast” (1935) ***WD 03:52:35.469 = Mystery Playhouse, “Turnabout” (May 20, 1946) ***WD 04:15:44.269 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Four Hours to Kill” (May 13, 1949) ***WD 04:46:00.939 = 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/WDRR0378

Before she became a blood-soaked legend of sleepovers and slumber party dares, Bloody Mary was a mirror-bound matchmaker — until something far more sinister took her place. 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: They say if you chant her name three times, a bloodied face will appear… I speak, of course, of Bloody Mary. We’ll look first at the legend, and then at some first-hand experiences that may have you believing the legend is real. (The Legend of Bloody Mary) *** Was the Titanic swapped with its sister ship the Olympic as part of an insurance scam? (The Ship That Never Sank) *** A U.S. veteran is so desperate for financial relief he turns to a witch’s very dark solution. (A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon) *** Mobsters gun down one of their own in order to save an enemy. Why? (Kill The Dutchman) *** A tragic figure in Mexican folklore, she wears white and wanders the waterside in profound grief. Her name is La Llorona. (La Llorona: The Weeping Woman) *** Plus, I’ll share an amazing creepypasta story called “Redemption”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:20.629 = Show Open (Coming Up In This Episode) 00:03:06.516 = The Legend of Bloody Mary 00::16:11.254 = The Ship That Never Sank 00:29:48.293 = A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon 00:33:08.451 = Kill The Dutchman 00:40:48.393 = La Lloronoa, The Weeping Woman 00:48:53.484 = Restoration, Part 1 01:03:04.100 = Restoration, Part 2A 01:26:29.847 = Restoration, Part 2B – Part 3 01:52:05.716 = Restoration, Part 4 02:22:15.866 = Restoration, Part 5 02:55:07.448 = Restoration, Epilogue 03:01:30.104 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “The Legend of Bloody Mary” by Stephanie Almazan: http://ow.ly/lxY330nwkIi “First Hand Bloody Mary Stories” by Audrey Webster: http://ow.ly/9yrR30nwkLM “The Ship That Never Sank”: https://tinyurl.com/y8eh3mey “A Veteran’s Deal With a Demon” by Weirdo family member, Christoper Patrick “Kill The Dutchman” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/qmajnh9 “La Llorona: The Weeping Woman” by Gina Dimuro: https://tinyurl.com/y7lcjrkn “Restoration” by Jordan Eilbert: https://tinyurl.com/yx3xb5bv ===== (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...

Nobody believes in vampires anymore. That’s what Terry McKinnon told himself—until one took his daughter. 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: I have two tales to share with you. I have a classic horror story by M.R. James called simply, “A School Story”. But first, for those of you who can’t sink your teeth into enough vampire stories, I have the creepypasta by Ryan Peacock called “Eastgate”. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:05.714 = Eastgate 00:31:14.235 = A School Story 00:47:52.506 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Eastgate” by Ryan Peacock: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4mkyrur6 “A School Story” by M.R. James: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/243ddkft ===== (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: March 05, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/EastgateVampire