“SKI FOREVER” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors

In the woods of Chatham County, North Carolina, a 40-foot circle of bare dirt known as The Devil’s Tramping Grounds has grown nothing for nearly three centuries, and the soil scientist who tested it came away without an explanation. HOUR ONE: A Weirdo family member relays a terrifying story of what is described as “El Nahual” in Mexico – a shapeshifter, that her dad barely escaped from! (El Nahual In The Avocado Grove) *** John George Haigh took the plunge into murder when he knocked out his old boss and dumped the body into acid – then set out to kill again. (Acid Bath Murderer) *** Only two percent of the population can hear it. A persistent, maddening sound that science has no explanation for, and the hearers have dubbed it, “The Hum”. (The Hum) *** The Tromp family fled their farm in 2016. There is still no explanation as to why, and one police officer calls it “the most bizarre case” he has ever seen. (The Tromp Family Fleeing) *** In Chatham County, North Carolina there is a 40-foot wide circle in the wilderness where absolutely nothing grows. Not only can scientists not explain it, but some believe Satan himself is responsible. (The Devil’s Tramping Ground)========== HOUR TWO: It could be everyone’s ultimate fear. Not death… but being buried before death. Buried alive. It’s not just a trope of horror cinema and novels, it has truly happened on a few occasions – and we’ll hear stories from a few people who were buried alive, but survived to tell the tale. (I Was Buried Alive) *** But first… Reddit users share their own personal tales of how they became believers in ghosts and the paranormal. We’ll begin with those stories. (How I Came To Believe) ========== SUDDEN DEATH OVERTIME: The circumstances of wrestling coach John du Pont’s bizarre crimes were portrayed in the critically acclaimed true crime drama film, Foxcatcher. Steve Carell was lauded for his performances as John du Pont, and the film was nominated for five Academy Awards. But how true is the film compared to the actual events? (The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher) ========== SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM TONIGHT’S SHOW: “How I Came To Believe” by Mick Jacobs: http://bit.ly/2KXUZH9 “I Was Buried Alive” by Lisa Waugh: http://bit.ly/2Zf2PEW The Real Story Behind The Movie Foxcatcher” by MacKenzie Stuart: http://bit.ly/31rvNhv “El Nahual In The Avocado Grove” submitted anonymously to https://WeirdDarkness.com/submit “Acid Bath Murderer” by Steven Casale: http://bit.ly/2ZjRJxx “The Hum” by Garret Harkawik: http://bit.ly/2HiiVCP “The Devil’s Tramping Ground” by Zach Seemayer: http://bit.ly/2L0KbGP “The Fleeing of the Tromp Family” by Jacob Shelton: http://bit.ly/30kzFRc ==========(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for material I use whenever possible. If I have overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it immediately. Some links 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®, WeirdDarkness©...

Victor told his brother he would be dead by ten minutes after nine that morning, because half a century earlier, in a jungle after Tet, something wearing the shape of a child had told him the date, the hour, and the name of the brother who would be sitting beside him. EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/mitm-stygianchild SOURCES and RESOURCES: “The Stygian Child” by Daren Salls: https://www.creepypasta.com/the-stygian-child/ WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness. Midnight In The Macabre (MITM), originally aired: September 07, 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

What if the reason we’ve never heard from alien civilizations is because we’re the ones destined to wipe them all out — without even realizing it? EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/fermiparadox READ or DOWNLOAD the full transcript of this episode: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mr44puy5 FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: Why don’t we ever see aliens? A physicist has come up with a very disturbing answer to that question. (A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens) *** Murder Incorporated carried out assassinations – but then one of their controlling members had his own number come up. (Clipped In A Barber’s Chair) *** The United States government confiscated Nikola Tesla’s notes when he died. Could he have been working on something we’ve yet to be told about? (Tesla’s Secret Space Program) *** A woman calls a service to fix her furnace – but ends up with a cold, ghostly chill. (The Vanishing Gas Man) *** On November 1, 1918, the deadly Malbone Street Disaster took place in Brooklyn. It remains today as the worst wreck in the history of New York City’s subway system. (The Malbone Street Disaster) *** Were Diana, Princess of Wales and Dodi Fayed murdered in a staged car accident? (Princess Diana: Murder in Paris) CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)… 00:00.00.000 = The Foreboding 00:01:14.826 = Show Open 00:02:56.246 = Why Don’t We See Aliens? 00:09:58.651 = Clipped In A Barber’s Chair *** 00:19:16.058 = The Vanishing Gas Man 00:22:44.356 = Tesla’s Secret Space Program *** 00:39:30.370 = Princess Diana: Murder In Paris *** 00:54:14.336 = The Malbone Street Disaster *** 01:14:41.980 = 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: “UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 1” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2GnbwTJ “UFOs and the National Security State, Vol 2” by Richard Dolan: https://amzn.to/2E6nkay “Nikola Tesla Journey To Mars Update: Exposing the Existence of the Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: https://amzn.to/2N4z0xi “The Vanishing Gas Man” by Sophie Thunder: http://ow.ly/cdZd30nGcNf 
“A Grim Reason We Never See Aliens” posted at Alien-UFO-Sightings: http://ow.ly/eHw130nGcR6 “Clipped in a Barber’s Chair” by Troy Taylor: http://ow.ly/dvG830nGcuZ “Tesla’s Secret Space Program” by Sean Casteel: http://ow.ly/R27u30nGcyY “Princess Diana: Murder In Paris”: https://tinyurl.com/yb832ebc “The Malbone Street Disaster” by Troy Taylor: https://tinyurl.com/ycjpxeqt (Over time links may become invalid,...

A magazine writer who has spent a week seducing an ironmaster's wife in a Pennsylvania mill town accepts her husband's offer of a midnight tour of the blast furnaces, the night before she's due to run away with him. 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, “Flash Point” (September 01, 1978) ***WD 00:44:58.073 = Two Thousand Plus, “Veteran Comes Home” (July 05, 1950) ***WD 01:13:38.923 = Dark Venture, “Only Inhabitant” (November 19, 1946) ***WD 01:43:18.042 = The Weird Circle, “The Vendetta” (1943) 02:10:34.180 = The Whistler, “The Man Who Bought Death” (May 21, 1945) 02:40:04.994 = Strange Wills, “East of Hudson Bay” (October 12, 1946) 03:09:43.018 = Witch’s Tale, “Priest Of Sekhet” (May 08, 1936) 03:36:20.706 = X Minus 1, “Venus Is A Man’s World” (February 06, 1957) 03:57:52.005 = ABC Mystery Time, “The Tale” (1956-1957) 04:21:19.983 = Appointment With Fear, “Morning Glory” (July 18, 1943) ***WD(LQ) 04:47:56.713 = Arch Oboler’s Plays, “Adolph And Mrs. Runyon” (June 21, 1942) ***WD 05:20:20.563 = 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/WDRR0766

A young heiress starts getting stomach cramps after her kindly cousins move in with her, and the only one who warns her is the imaginary playmate she made up as a child. 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, “Will The Real Amy Stand Up” (August 28, 1978) ***WD 00:46:34.060 = The Shadow, “Death To The Shadow” (March 12, 1944) ***WD 01:15:36.982 = Sleep No More, “The Evening Primrose” (April 24, 1957) ***WD 01:44:29.770 = BBC Radio 4 Spinechillers, “The Blue Room” (February 27, 1984) 01:57:31.362 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “He Woke Up Dead” (March 27, 1945) 02:09:45.611 = Strange, “Deadman’s Reef” (1955) ***WD 02:21:50.562 = Suspense, “Death Went Along For The Ride” (April 27, 1944) 02:52:17.174 = Tales of Tomorrow, “The Other Now” (January 22, 1953) 03:22:46.409 = The Creaking Door, “Three Wishes” (September 09, 1964) ***WD 03:50:13.934 = The Saint, “Color-Blind Killer” (September 18, 1949) ***WD 04:14:22.255 = Theater 1030, “The Thing In The Hall” (1968-1971) ***WD 04:43:45.325 = The Unexpected, “Birthday Present” (1947-1948) 04:58:31.555 = 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/WDRR0765