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At London's Highgate Cemetery, visitors report ghostly figures among the Victorian tombs, and in New Orleans, people say Voodoo queen Marie Laveau still walks the cemetery where she's buried. Some of the people who leave letters at the graves of Oscar Wilde and Jim Morrison in Paris's Père Lachaise Cemetery say they've sensed the men they came to visit. Why are so many cemeteries full of ghosts?  EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/GraveCompany READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/msekwj FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Cemeteries are more than just resting places for the dead; they are steeped in history, emotion, and, some believe, paranormal activity. We’ll explore the eerie tales and scientific theories that make these hallowed grounds a focal point for ghostly encounters. (Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits At Cemeteries) *** Ever driven down a dark, winding country road and felt the hair on the back of your neck stand up? It’s very possible you did if you were traveling down Sleepy Hollow Road. This isn’t the Washington Irving tale of a hamlet in New York State – this is an infamous road in Kentucky with eerie legends of ghostly hearses, time warps, satanic rituals and haunted bridges. (The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky) *** In the picturesque village of Bennington, Vermont, 18-year-old Paula Jean Welden disappeared on a chilly December afternoon in 1946. The case took many twists, including a fruitless search in the wilderness, misleading clues, and even the formation of the Vermont State Police due to criticism of the investigation. To this day, Paula's fate remains unknown. (Vanished: The Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden”) *** In 1968, Spain experienced an unprecedented wave of UFO and humanoid sightings that left many mystified, terrified… and mesmerized. From encounters with mysterious figures in homes, to bizarre sightings outdoors, 1968 had the entire country of Spain talking about aliens from outer space. (1968: The Year Of High Strangeness) *** Despite humanity's efforts to control nature, sometimes the natural world pushes back in unexpected and chaotic ways. From a pigeon poop-induced blackout in Japan to a squirrel terrorizing a Welsh town, animals can disrupt our lives… and sometimes in humorous ways. (Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak Havoc) *** On a stormy night in April 1893, two condemned prisoners at Sing Sing Prison blinded a guard with pepper spray, and executed a daring escape down the Hudson River that left authorities baffled and the public enthralled. (The Great Escape From Sing Sing) *** You seemed to like my new film noir story idea, so I have another Murder Noir tonight – based on a true case from Halloween Day, 1981 when 11-year-old Karl Heikell told his parents he was going for a walk in Calumet, Michigan. He never returned home. (Murder Noir: The Case of the Vanishing Trick-or-Treater) *** Did pterosaurs, the ancient flying reptiles, truly vanish millions of years ago, or do they still soar through our skies? We’ll look at claims of modern-day sightings, some controversial theories, and a tantalizing photograph that challenges their extinction. Could these prehistoric flying giants still be among us in hiding? CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:00:46.290 = Show Open 00:04:10.752 = Unveiling The Secrets of Spirits In Cemeteries 00:15:47.037 = The Great Escape From Sing Sing *** 00:20:30.562 = Vanished: the Unsolved Disappearance of Paula Jean Welden 00:26:47.119 = The Sleepy Hollow of Kentucky 00:35:17.677 = 1968: The Year of High Strangeness *** 00:42:16.336 = Man Vs Nature – When Animals Wreak...

Gwen Archer's new house has crooked shutters, cracked windows, and dozens of bent nails in her bedroom wall where the girl who lived there before hung her paintings and photos. That family packed up every bit of it when they moved out, everything except a doll named Darcy. A doll that lives in the attic. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://pod.link/1655277373 Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Weird Darkness©, 2026 Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#MicroTerrors #WeirdDarkness

Dr. Homer Green used his invention, a perfect regeneration treatment that lets your body always heal any damage to it perfectly, on himself. That was on September 11, 1943. Now it's August 4, 2170 – more than 200 years later. He looks exactly as he did on the date he gave himself the treatment – no aging whatsoever – his body always repairs any damage perfectly. His tissues are invariant. There is only one catch. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/Invariant WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 26, 2026 LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit https://weirddarkness.com/listen. • Paranormal • True Crime • Ghosts • UFOs • Cryptids • Unexplained • Want even more? Become an OFFICIAL WEIRDO for commercial-free episodes, bonus episodes, weeknight live chats, audiobooks & more at https://WeirdDarkness.com/OFFICIAL

Oliver Carsons has spent three nights trying to stay awake in a locked, barred bedroom, and every night a tall man with a face like a skull comes in to tell him he'll pay for killing a girl named Sally. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTR CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = Show Open 00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Family Ties” (October 25, 1978) ***WD 00:47:00.989 = The Shadow, “Brief Fame Of John Cooper” (March 11, 1945) 01:15:53.457 = Sleep No More, “Mr. Mergenthwirker’s Lobblies” and “August Heat” (November 28, 1956) ***WD 01:41:15.406 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “By The Light Of The Moon” (December 1980) 01:55:11.803 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “When Killers Meet” (April 10, 1945) ***WD (LQ) 02:08:13.332 = Strange, “Hillbilly Feud” (1955) ***WD 02:22:30.113 = Suspense, “Visitor” (May 11, 1944) 02:53:03.171 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953) 03:22:57.225 = The Creaking Door, “Aunt Mae” (1964-1968) 03:52:57.666 = The Saint, “Fake Amnesia Killer” (November 13, 1949) 04:17:23.399 = Theater 1030, “Two Little Punctures” (July 12, 1953) ***WD 04:45:20.856 = Beyond The Green Door, “Frank Davis And Magic” (1966) ***WD 04:49:24.892 = Tales From The Tomb, “Spirit Of The Dead” (1960s) 04:51:35.602 = Incredible But True, “Beware My Son” (1950-1951) 04:55:10.822 = Strange Adventure, “The Man Who Stared” (1945) 04:58:24.519 = 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. CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0784

When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2p927m85 FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding 00:01:35.685 = Show Open 00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters 00:45:36.764 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion *** 00:50:42.066 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings 01:00:00.794 = Struck By A Meteor *** 01:07:47.832 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster 01:16:07.232 = Matilda *** 01:19:25.669 = Show Close*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break LISTEN ON PODCAST APPS: Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.com/wdapps *No AI Voices Are Used In The Narration Of This Podcast* SOURCES and RESOURCES: “Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml “Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI “Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx “Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5 “The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG “Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.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.) WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Originally aired: June 2022 LIKE WHAT YOU’RE HEARING? WEIRD DARKNESS posts episodes 7 DAYS A WEEK! Listen FREE wherever you get podcasts or visit