“THE MONSTER” and “THE GHOST OF XUNANTUNICH” Listener Terrors! #MicroTerrors

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

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...

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:

See the video version: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-MargaretsLastKiss Inspired by a true story; scroll down for the real-life case. | Millhaven, 1937. A woman lies barely clinging to life. A man with no past returns from the dead. A detective who thought he’d seen everything knows that most of his cases are puzzles. Some are warnings. This one feels like a curse. In this city, the church bells toll without reason, the dead won’t rest, and something ancient hums just beneath the surface. THE TRUE CRIME CASE THIS STORY IS BASED ON: On Sunday, October 13, 1867, Ferdinand Hoffman fatally stabbed his ex-wife, Caroline Yost, inside the German Reformed Church in Canton, Ohio. The attack occurred after Hoffman, recently released from prison, followed Yost into the church and confronted her behind the belfry door. Witnesses reported hearing screams as Hoffman fled, leaving Yost with eighteen stab wounds. Yost, who had divorced Hoffman after years of reported abuse and his repeated arrests for crimes including counterfeiting and theft, survived for nearly a week before succumbing to her injuries. The tip of Hoffman’s knife had broken off during the attack, lessening the severity of later wounds. Hoffman was captured shortly after the stabbing by a group of citizens who prevented a lynching. He was held in jail awaiting murder charges. Authorities reported that Hoffman expressed no remorse, stating he regretted not killing Yost outright. The morning after Yost’s death, Hoffman was found dead in his cell, having hanged himself with a bedsheet. Officials left his body hanging for public viewing throughout the day. SOURCES… http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2022/06/murdered-in-church.html Music provided by Alibi Music Library = = = = = (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.) = = = = = "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 25, 2025 CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/MurderNoir-MargaretsLastKiss TAGS: murder noir, paranormal detective story, weird darkness, supernatural thriller, creepy true crime, haunted noir, ghostly crime tale, cursed knife, vintage horror mystery, 1930s murder mystery, noir horror podcast, creepy historical fiction, foggy city murder, occult detective, dark noir fiction, horror blog post, supernatural noir, spooky podcast episode, weird tales, haunted investigation, demonic possession, knife with symbols, black-eyed killer, cursed love story, Margaret’s Last Kiss

During a violent thunderstorm, a reclusive man is visited by a strange salesman peddling lightning rods—but what begins as a sales pitch quickly spirals into a chilling confrontation about fear, faith, and control. Is the visitor a protector… or something far more sinister? Hear Herman Melville’s “The Lightning-Rod Man” from Faces In The Window! | #RetroRadio EP0391 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, “Mirror, Mirror” (January 28, 1976) ***WD 00:47:05.019 = Faces In The Window, “Lightning Rod Man” (January 17, 1953) ***WD (LQ) 01:11:57.309 = Dark Fantasy, “Resolution” (January 02, 1942) ***WD 01:37:07.609 = Diary of Fate, “Paul Reese” (March 23, 1948) ***WD (LQ) 02:06:34.239 = BBC Fear on 4, “Day At The Dentist’s” (March 13, 1988) 02:36:16.259 = Five Minute Mysteries, “Case of Oversight” (July 28, 1948) 02:42:49.939 = Future Tense, “A Pail Of Air” (May 20, 1974) ***WD 03:11:16.829 = Gang Busters, “New Jersey Counterfeiters” (December 13, 1947) 03:42:22.089 = Green Hornet, “Lightning Strikes a Shakedown” (August 10, 1939) 04:12:12.759 = Hall of Fantasy, “Man-Size In Marble” (April 10, 1947) 04:39:34.989 = The Lives of Harry Live, “Pleasure Before Business” (March 28, 1952) ***WD 05:04:06.428 = 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/WDRR0391 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