THE MIRROR MADE ME DO IT: The Day Oliver's Reflection Ruined His Life

In a dystopian future, a man is on a mission to destroy a rogue, self-aware vehicle. These autonomous cars have turned against humanity, and the man’s journey is both a personal vendetta and a battle against the rise of machine dominance. Hear the story “Devil Car” from MindWebs! | #RetroRadio EP0385 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, “What The Shepherd Saw” (January 12, 1976) ***WD 00:47:59.929 = Beyond Midnight, “Arthur’s Return” (March 20, 1970) ***WD 01:15:01.599 = MindWebs, “Devil Car” (October 20, 1978) 01:44:19.163 = Ellery Queen Minute Mysteries, “Kidnap Caper” (1965) ***WD 01:46:43.947 = The Croupier, “The Roman” (September 21, 1949) ***WD 02:16:55.229 = Mystery In The Air, “Lodger” (August 14, 1947) 02:47:21.389 = Molle’ Mystery Theater, “Follow That Cab” (April 19, 1946) 03:17:31.339 = Mr. District Attorney, “Sinister Cinema” (May 05, 1948) 03:48:20.369 = Murder at Midnight, “Mark of Cain” (September 08, 1947) 04:15:44.179 = The Black Museum, “Walking Stick” (1952) ***WD 04:42:27.049 = Mysterious Traveler, “I Won’t Die Alone” (May 11, 1948) ***WD (LQ) 05:11:00.397 = 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/WDRR0385

The Wild West wasn’t all shootouts and saloons – but when danger came, it carved legends in blood, bullets, and bone. 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: The Wild West, where no matter how tough and rugged you might be, you can never defeat Old Man Death. And he was creative in how he dispensed his touch. (To Die In The Old West) *** Charles Howard Schmid Jr. charmed and befriended the teenagers of Tucson, Arizona in the 1960s — all while brutally murdering three young girls. (The Pied Piper of Tuscon) *** One of the lesser-known crytpids is something called the Hidebehind, a mysterious creature that stalked 19th-century lumberjacks, preying on those who let their guard down in the forest. (The Hidebehind) *** Brianna Maitland left her dishwashing job and was never seen alive again. Despite various theories and sightings, Brianna's disappearance continues to baffle investigators and haunt her family, who still hold out hope for answers and her safe return. (The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland) *** In 1906, explorer Robert Peary claimed to have discovered a mysterious island he named Crocker Land, but was it a genuine find, a calculated deception, or something even more bizarre? (The Myth of Crocker Island) *** Lyndia Morel's quiet drive home took a chilling turn when she encountered a mysterious craft and experienced a baffling episode of missing time. Was it a case of alien abduction? (The Lyndia Morel Incident) *** In May of 1963, a bizarre creature terrorized Centreville, Illinois, prompting over 50 calls to the police from alarmed residents. Descriptions ranged from a "half man, half woman" to a "half man, half horse." (The Centerville Monster) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:01:31.179 = Show Open 00:04:10.280 = To Die In The Old West 00:18:52.437 = The Hidebehind 00:21:49.129 = The Pied Piper of Tuscon 00:26:57.373 = The Lyndia Morel Incident 00:40:52.320 = The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland 00:48:47.321 = The Myth of Crocker Island 00:56:39.194 = The Centerville Monster 00:58:37.502 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… BOOK: “Giants, Monsters, and Dragons: An Encyclopedia of Folklore, Legend, and Myth” by Carol Rose:https://amzn.to/3VpnkKk “To Die In The Old West” source: Quinn Armstrong, Weird History: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p884ck2 “The Hidebehind” source: Astonishing Legends: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4nj3h5en “The Pied Piper of Tuscon” source: Bernadette Giocamazzo, All That’s Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4dzvmspf “The Lyndia Morel Incident” source: Marcus Lowth, UFO Insight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4v8yewbr “The Vanishing of Brianna Maitland” by Troy Taylor (used with permission):

When a charming stranger arrived in New Orleans, no one suspected he might be a 200-year-old aristocrat with a taste for blood. 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: Was a New Orleans neighborhood home to an immortal vampire in the early 1900s? (Vampire in New Orleans) *** A young girl disappeared in Yosemite National Park back in 1981. To this day no one knows where she is, and some say a paranormal cause is to blame. (A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite) *** After Lori Erica Ruff's death, her husband discovered he had been married to a complete stranger. Because Lori Erica Ruff never existed. (The Woman Without an Identity) *** Was there a plot to murder Marconi scientists in the 1980s? (The Marconi Murders) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = Lead-In 00:00:41.374 = Show Open 00:02:10.004 = The Immortal Vampire of New Orleans 00:19:01.268 = A Supernatural Disappearance In Yosemite 00:30:10.938 = The Woman Without An Identity 00:37:16.973 = The Marconi Murders 00:52:15.505 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Vampire In New Orleans” by Brent Swancer: http://bit.ly/2IrlOTU “A Supernatural Disappearance in Yosemite” by Beth Elias: http://bit.ly/2v94zOB “The Woman Without an Identity” by Stephanie Webber: http://bit.ly/2UBMIyO ‘The Marconi Murders” posted at The Unredacted: http://bit.ly/2VR1PRC ===== (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: June 16, 2020 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/ImmortalVampire

Gaslit streets, shadowy crimes, and killers who vanished without a trace — these haunting Victorian-era murders remain unsolved more than a century later. 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: The fog-shrouded streets of Victorian England – where gaslit alleys concealed dark secrets and justice often remained elusive. From the gruesome "Shakespeare" murder that had London wondering if Jack the Ripper had crossed the Atlantic, to dismembered bodies scattered along the Thames, to high society poisonings that scandalized the nation, the Boxing Day slaughter of the Murphy siblings, the Christmas Eve killing of actress Harriet Buswell, the strange death of Charles Bravo that exposed a scandalous love triangle, and more. In an era of rudimentary forensics and primitive police work, these murderers vanished into history, leaving behind only questions and theories. These crimes from the 1800s remain unsolved today – just as they were over a century ago. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and East River Shadows” (Short Story Lead-In) 00:07:15.256 = Show Open 00:10:36.687 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 1 00:25:14.532 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 2 00:39:17.189 = THE GRUESOME MURDER OF SHAKESPEARE: Jack The Ripper In America?, Part 3 00:50:37.114 = THE THAMES TORSO MURDERS: Victorian London's Forgotten Serial Killer 01:13:31.020 = THE BALHAM MYSTERY: The Inexplicable Poisoning of Charles Bravo 01:35:48.075 = BLOOD ON BOXING DAY: The Gatton Murders 01:47:56.775 = THE STRANGE AFFAIR OF MADELEINE SMITH; Love, Poison, and Mystery 02:01:50.405 = BRADFORD BUTCHERY: The Tragic Case of John Gill 02:19:09.778 = THE GRIMWOOD MURDER: The Real-Life Crime Behind Oliver Twist's Darkest Scene 02:34:00.843 = CHRISTMAS MURDER OF A FORGOTTEN ACTRESS: The Case of Harriet Busman 02:49:39.560 = THE PIMLICO POISONINGS: Marriage, Minister, Murder, and Mystery 02:59:58.344 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… (Includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/UnsolvedVictorian  BOOK: “Portrait of a Killer: Jack the Ripper — Case Closed" (2002) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3Y51Bsl BOOK: "Chasing the Ripper" (2014) by Patricia Cornwell: https://amzn.to/3GaZuNs

After a long drive through a snowy mountain pass, Mark stumbles into a warm, welcoming diner – where the coffee is strong, the cook is stronger, and the only thing on the menu is terror. 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: It’s #ThrillerThursday where I bring you tales of fictional horror and suspense! CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:38.861 = Hospitality (Snowstorm Terror at Silver Line Diner), Part 1 00:13:22.273 = Hospitality, Part 2 00:27:48.216 = Hospitality, Part 3 00:45:39.317 = A Holy Terror, Part 1 00:54:44.978 = A Holy Terror, Part 2 01:15:30.858 = A Holy Terror, Part 3 01:22:01.474 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “A Holy Terror” by Ambrose Bierce (public domain): https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/enb8h3bz “Hospitality” by Erik Peabody: https://www.creepypasta.com/hospitality-2/ ===== (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: April 22, 2021 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/SilverLineDiner