Stories from Dark Places

Enter another tortured artist in The Yellow Sign. Poem- The Road Not Taken by Robert Frost Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

We have escaped the mask, and now find ourselves in the court of the dragon. Apologies for the lateness of this release, and for my abysmal tone. I've been quite ill. Poem- Because I Could Not Stop For Death by Emily Dickenson Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

The Mask comes to a close in a way no one expected. Poem- Death is Nothing at All by Henry Scott-Holland Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

The Mask takes an unexpected and chilling turn. Poem- Knotts by George Watsky Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

The Mask continues, and a slow dread begins to form. Poem- Annabelle Lee by Edgar Allen Poe Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Moving on from the Repairer of Reputations, we come upon our next story, titled simply "the Mask." Poem- She Walks in Beauty by Lord Byron Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our tale reaches its inevitable end, and we learn the King's plan nearly too late... Poem- Ozymandias by Percy Bysse Shelley Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our tale of an America gone mad continues... Poem- Dead Man's Hate by Robert Ervin Howard Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our hiatus is over, and Stories from Dark Places is back on the airwaves. To celebrate, we're going to start a new epic tale. Please enjoy... Poem- A Homecoming by Wendell Berry Story- The King in Yellow by Robert W. Chambers Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

On our final show for 2020 we enjoy a classic Doctor Seuss story and Johnas gives thanks for all the people who have come along on this journey. Story: The Grinch Who Stole Christmas by Dr. Seuss Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

No Johnas today, he had some family business to attend. Please enjoy today's tale from The Brothers Grimm, and we hope you'll tune in for our Christmas eve broadcast. Happy Holidays everyone!!! Story- Bearskin by The Brothers Grimm Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Today we talk about home invasion, the Teddy Bear's Picnic, and listen to a story about an eccentric old man. Today's episode is brought to you by Bob's Coffins & Plots and Anchor FM. Story- The Terrible Old Man by HP Lovecraft Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Today we talk about death and what comes next, millennials, and how cats are adorable death machines. Tonight's show is brought to you by Anchor FM, Peculiar Stories, and Firebreathing Kittens. Story- Ex Oblivione by HP Lovecraft Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Today we talk about death and numbers, then we listen to a story by Ambrose Bierce about a woman who might not actually be dead yet. Also Thanksgiving. Tonight's show is brought to you by Anchor.fm, Peculiar Stories, and Verboten Knickknacks & Collectables. Story- The Boarded Window by Ambrose Bierce Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Today we talk about death and hotels, then we listen to a story by Julius Long about both of those things together. Also Thanksgiving. Tonight's show is brought to you by Anchor.fm, Firebreathing Kittens, and Bob's Coffins & Plots. Story- The Pale Man by Julius Long Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Tonight we explore a story written by Ray Bradbury about the first smart house, and hear music from Foxgluvs. Tonight's show is brought to you by Anchor.fm, Firebreathing Kittens, and Abby's Diner. Story- There Will Come Soft Rains by Ray Bradbury Performance- "Silver Moon" by Foxgluvs Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Tonight we share a lovely story about cats, and the horrible fate of those who would betray them. Tonight's show is sponsored by Verboten Knickknacks & Collectables, and Peculiar Stories. Story- The Cats of Ulthar by HP Lovecraft Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Happy (belated) Halloween everyone! Please join us as we pay homage to the great American author, HP Lovecraft, for without him this would not be possible. Today's episode is brought to you by Bob's Coffins & Plots, Firebreathing Kittens, Verboten Knickknacks & Collectables, and Peculiar Stories. Story- From Beyond by HP Lovecraft Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Tell us about your Halloween plans! We're all super excited for the holiday. Today's episode is brought to you by Firebreathing Kittens, and the Peculiar Stories podcast. Story- Abyssal Gigantism Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Halloween is almost upon us, and Innsmouth is abuzz with excitement. Today's episode is brought to you by Abby's Diner. Story- The Halloween Pony Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Johnas gives thanks to essential workers and tells us a story about a bride's promise that will be kept, no matter what. Story- The Skeleton's Waltz Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Johnas takes his rightful place in the booth and reads a scary story by Nathaniel Hawthorne, also Travis from the Tesoro sings us a song. Song- Hey There Cthulhu by Travis (parody of Hey There Delilah by The Plain White T's) Story- Lady Eleanore's Mantle by Nathaniel Hawthorne Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we appreciate your patience and presence as we . . . adjust to running the show without our host. If you would like to have your story or your voice featured on our show please e-mail us at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Story- The Faith Experiment https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/6emhyv/the_faith_experiment/ Author- HylianFae https://www.reddit.com/user/HylianFae/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

It's been a crazy week and our usual narrator wasn't available, so we pulled a few strings and got a guest reader for this week's story. I'm legally unable to say their name, but chances are you'll recognize the voice. If you would like to have your story or your voice featured on our show please e-mail us at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Story- Evildoers Ltd https://www.reddit.com/r/shortscarystories/comments/423waw/evildoers_ltd/ Author- IPostAtMidnight https://www.reddit.com/user/IPostAtMidnight/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Apologies for the late posting, we had some technical issues and had to rebuild the episode. If you would like to have your story or your voice featured on our show please e-mail us at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Story- I'm a Private Investigator, and There are Things I Can't Explain https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/54b6ev/im_a_private_investigator_and_there_are_things_i/ Author- Conin https://www.reddit.com/user/byConin/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Thank you for joining us on this journey, and we appreciate your patience and presence as we . . . adjust to running the show without our host. If you would like to have your story or your voice featured on our show please e-mail us at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Story- The Heart of What's Beautiful https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/54gq5z/the_heart_of_whats_beautiful/ Author- M Voltaire https://www.reddit.com/user/MVoltaire/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

The show must go on . . . Story- Spores, Chapter Ten https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1vws5c/spores_part_10_end/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

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Our broadcast is able to continue this week, largely due to the generous assistance of Corporal Creepy. You should check him out at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCBBLcZOlj0N7fh0z9RTL7g Otherwise, Johnas is still missing, and we're all worried. If you have any ideas or assistance to offer, please reach out at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Thank you, -Danielle Story- Spores, Chapter Nine https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1vo8as/spores_part_9/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

We experienced a brief outage during the broadcast and, when the lights came back up, Johnas was gone. No one saw him or anyone else leave the booth, and none of us have the slightest idea what made that sound on the broadcast. If you have any ideas or assistance to offer, please reach out at storiesfromdarkplaces@gmail.com Thank you, -Danielle Story- Spores, Chapters Seven & Eight https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1v3mpd/spores_part_7/ https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1vd2cu/spores_part_8/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Happy July 4th to all you Americans out there, I hope you had a safe holiday. Thank you to our intern, Kaie, for reading tonight's disclaimer. Story- Spores, Chapter Six https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1urjwh/spores_part_6/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. Don't waste time worrying about the things you can't change, focus on the things you can. Look out for your loved ones, be kind to each other, and remember to vote. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our show returns to the sprawling pandemic tale that our listeners love, and we watch the world make more broad attempts at handling the alien contagion. Story- Spores, Chapter Five https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1u8uy2/spores_part_5 Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. If you find yourself in a place where you feel death is your only way out, Google the “Suicide Prevention” or Crisis hotline in your area and talk to someone. Your life is important. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

To celebrate Pride Month, Johnas takes an episode to pay homage to a horror writer in the LGBT community with a double feature of their stories. Stories- What We Do For Love https://www.reddit.com/r/lurefish/comments/9o04ri/what_we_do_for_love/ How To Butcher Pigs https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/57ko1w/how_to_butcher_pigs/ Author- Lurefish https://www.reddit.com/user/lurefish/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. You don't have to have been there from day one to be a father, you just have to be there when it counts. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Johnas gives all the appropriate thanks and shout-outs to the social media Horror Community for their overflowing support and encouragement. Then we meet Susan, who reminds us just how horrible people can be. Story- Spores, Chapter Four https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1tn367/spores_part_4/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. Ghosts don't really exist, so there's nothing to be afraid of. That being said, I wouldn't look behind you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our epic pandemic continues as Spores takes us into a military instillation where we see the US Government has everything under control. NOTE: Apologies for the audio issues with this episode. We had a water line burst in the booth when we started this evening's broadcast, so the whole show is accompanied by the hum of our space heaters drying things out. I wish we could share this too, it smells like a fisherman's boot in here. Story- Spores, Chapter Three https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1t4yvf/spores_cont_part_3/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. Play videogames with your children. If you connect to them while they grow up, you're less likely to grow apart. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Johnas covers some of the ways that listeners can follow the podcast, and how to follow or reach out to the station on social media & email. Following our tale, WZHP Radio Innsmouth shares a special message for everyone out there experiencing stress in these uncertain times. Story- Spores, Chapter Two http://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1t2fy5/spores_cont/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was recorded before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire staff of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. We at WZHP Radio Innsmouth believe compassion to be a universal language. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

Our flagship episode; we address the unseen killer stalking our communities, introduce our cast & crew, and explore our first tale. Story- Spores, Chapter One https://www.reddit.com/r/creepypasta/comments/1sx7wf/spores/ Author- Creepimonkeiboi https://www.reddit.com/user/creepymonkeiboi/ Intro / Outro- "Black Fly" by Jason Shaw & Audionautix Disclaimer: Stories from dark places was filmed before an imaginary studio audience. All stories performed on this podcast have express written consent from the original author. Johnas Armitage, his studio manager, and the entire cast of WZHP Radio Innsmouth are fictitious characters, and it's probably for the best that you continue to believe that. If you or someone you love has a black tendril coming out of their nose or mouth, or cannot seem to exhale without disseminating extraterrestrial spores, consult your primary care provider. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/storiesfromdarkplaces/support

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