
THE GIRL WHO MADE A DEAL WITH THE DEVIL: The Terrifying True Possession of Clara Germana Cele
2 September - 55 minsShe was just 16 when she willingly sold her soul to the devil, but when Clara Germana Cele tried to back out of the deal, it took two priests, 170 witnesses, and a harrowing two-day exorcism to save her from the demonic forces that made her levitate, speak in tongues, and transform into something inhuman.
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IN THIS EPISODE: In 1986 there was a surge in the number of people entering the Himalayan mountains, and never leaving. Those who did escape reported hearing a loud ringing alarm, so loud...

70 PILES OF HUMAN ASHES FOUND SCATTERED ACROSS NEVADA DESERT: Disturbing Discovery Outside Las Vegas
Original Article: https://weirddarkness.com/nevada-desert-cremated-remains-found-searchlight/ An anonymous hiker's routine desert trek turned into a nightmare when they discovered dozens of piles of cremated human remains scattered across the remote Nevada landscape. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness. #NevadaDesertMystery, #CremainsFound, #LasVegasCrime, #SearchlightNevada, #BLMInvestigation, #FuneralHomeScandal, #McDermottsFuneralHome, #DesertDiscovery, #HumanRemains, #NevadaTrueCrime, #CremationScandal, #UnidentifiedRemains, #LasVegasNews, #DesertDumping, #FuneralIndustry,
7 mins
2 September Finished

TEACHING 20TH CENTURY HISTORY IS ILLEGAL: One Rebellious Teacher’s Secret Classroom Lessons
(BONUS EPISODE) In a dystopian future where teaching 20th century history is forbidden, elderly teacher Miss Hippiness risks everything to secretly tell her first-grade students about a time when people could choose their own careers, experience real danger, and die without government-assigned expiration dates. “The Last Class” by Richard Banks (Amazing Stories, July 1962)
21 mins
2 September Finished

HIKERS FIND A TOWN STUCK IN 1920 – The Reason Why Is TERRIFYING
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate Two hikers wander into a remote mountain town that looks like it’s been frozen in the Roaring‑’20s. At first, it seems quaintly nostalgic — but there’s a deeper, darker reason the townsfolk have secluded themselves in that era. | #RetroRadio EP0498 CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “A Point In Time” (October 15, 1976) ***WD 00:42:48.463 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949) 01:12:17.529 = Exploring Tomorrow, “The Convict” (December 11, 1957) ***WD 01:30:18.733 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD 02:01:18.114 = Dark Fantasy, “The Demon Tree” (December 05, 1941) ***WD 02:26:04.611 = BBC Fear on 4, “The Next In Line” (December 31, 1992) 02:54:56.666 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Zombie” (1947-1950) 02:59:53.208 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirits Of The Dead” (1960s) 03:02:05.801 = Future Tense, “The Old Die Rich” (May 21, 1974) ***WD 03:30:59.801 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “The Boat Hook” (April 15, 1992) 04:14:27.302 = Michael Shayne, “Case of Hate That Killed” (October 14, 1949) ***WD 04:40:54.586 = Hall of Fantasy, “Markheim” (April 24, 1947) 05:06:57.019 = 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 ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy. = = = = = "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. = = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0498
5 hours 7 mins
2 September Finished

THE HAUNTING OF CAMP RESTING STONE: Abandoned For 22 Years – It Should Have Stayed That Way
(Full Audiobook) When Camp Resting Stone mysteriously reopens after more than two decades, the camp counselors insist the tale of a groundskeeper who died in a horrific accident is just a ghost story meant to scare campers. But as children begin vanishing, twelve-year-old Jay discovers the real reason the camp was abandoned, and why it should never have been reopened. CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Part One 00:22:44.290 = Part Two 00:43:56.010 = Part Three 01:06:55.760 = Part Four 01:34:01.176 = Part Five SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Original story title, “Skinless” – written by Scott Donnelly for the Micro Terrors podcast and fandom: http://MicroTerrors.com=====(Over time links 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: August 31, 2025 EPISODE PAGE at WeirdDarkness.com (includes list of sources): https://weirddarkness.com/CampRestingStone ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.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.
1 hour 56 mins
1 September Finished

KIDS SEEING GHOSTS, KIDS BEING GHOSTS: Real Paranormal Encounters
Join the DARKNESS SYNDICATE for the ad-free version: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate From toddlers casually chatting with deceased relatives to the ghostly cries of orphaned children still echoing through abandoned buildings, tonight's stories explore the unsettling connection between children and the paranormal through real accounts from terrified parents, witnesses, and those who were once haunted children themselves. Take the WEIRD DARKNESS LISTENER SURVEY and help mold the future of the podcast: https://weirddarkness.com/survey IN THIS EPISODE: It's been said that kids are more open to the supernatural, perhaps because their minds haven't been closed off to the possibilities that ghosts really exist. That makes stories about childhood hauntings even creepier. The real stories I'll be sharing in this episode include ghosts encountered by kids of all ages. The stories might convince you that the nightlight your child insists stay on in the bedroom, needs to stay on for a reason. (Haunted Children) *** There's something inherently chilling about old orphanages. Maybe it's the fact that scary orphanage stories abound - after all, the buildings are associated with heartbroken and lonely children. And not all of these tales concern the living. Plenty of real life ghost stories feature orphanages filled with restless and vengeful child spirits. (Orphanage Ghosts) *** And what should you do if your child says they see a ghost? Do you tell them there is no such thing? Do you encourage them to believe more fully? What’s the right thing to do? A couple of child psychologists have a few ideas on what you can do. (What To Do When Your Child Sees a Ghost) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Lead-In 00:02:33.056 = Show Open 00:04:25.859 = The Psychic Child 00:16:05.102 = Haunted Children 00:32:28.896 = More Haunted Children 00:58:26.139 = Orphanage Ghosts 01:10:31.608 = What To Do When Your Child Sees A Ghost 01:16:58.615 = Show Close SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE… “Haunted Children” by Amanda Sedlak-Hevener for Ranker: https://tinyurl.com/ycu2wcfp; and from The Every Mom: https://tinyurl.com/ya42v2lq “Orphanage Ghosts” by Elle Tharp for Graveyard Shift: https://tinyurl.com/ybtnfowq “What To Do When Your Child Sees a Ghost” by Rosemary Counter for The Washington Post:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrcjp7xk =====(Over time links 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...
1 hour 18 mins
1 September Finished