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Westerwick Hospital CYOA - Part 01

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Westerwick Hospital CYOA - Part 20

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S4 E7 Magic, Dreams, & The Occult

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:12:12 -0400

For this episode of Dark Stories from the Campfire, we present three tales based on magic, dreams, & the occult. (Yeah, it's going to get a little weird)

S4 EB The Merchant & The Monk - A Medieval Ghost Story

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 02:39:24 -0400

Surprise bonus episode! 

S4 S6 The Marshlands of White Shore Bay

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 00:04:24 -0400

For this episode we present two tales from the marshlands of White Shore Bay. 

S4 E5 The Folklore of Uthuro Valley

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 23:32:20 -0400

Dark Stories from the Campfire returns! For this episode we present three stories from Uthuro Valley. 

S1 E1 Hidden Creatures

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:24:55 -0400

In this our inaugural episode we present two dark stories both with the theme of hidden creatures. Our first story concerns a sea captain and his sudden death. Will a diary found by an appraiser reveal the secret of the captain death? Our second story follows a young child who, on a visit to their grandmothers house, discovers a mysterious bridge behind the house and a strange boy with a warning. Are the stories about the bridge just local folklore, or is there something more real?

S1 E2 Camping

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:23:24 -0400

For this episode, we take a look at four dark stories that revolve around the theme of camping. Our first story, 'I Could Only See The Shadow', is about a family on vacation. When one of their children sees a figure behind the campfire, they must determine if the image is real or simply a nightmare. Our second story, 'It Looked Back At Me', tell the tale of a group of cousins who stumble upon an abandoned house with a terrible secret. Our third story, 'No Lights', is about a group of siblings who rent a cabin for the weekend. After ignoring an entry in a guest book, they come to realize they are not alone. Our forth story, 'Laid To Rest, ' is about a group of friends spending one last camping trip together. But when two strangers show up, they discover a horrible secret.

All stories are original. If you like what we are doing, please consider supporting the show. If not, that is okay, too, as long as you enjoy it.

S1 E3 True Crime

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:22:04 -0400

For this episode, we present two dark tales. Our first dark story concerns Andrew Turner, whose body was found on the side of the highway, leaving investigators confused as to the time and cause of death. As detectives begin to piece together Andrew bizarre behavior over his last few days, they discover a mysterious game could be the cause. And that Andrew's body has one last message to uncover. Our second dark story concerns one Judge O’Conner, who was always seen as being fair, but after sentencing Thomas Copper to death, a mysterious drumming sound begins to haunt him. As the judge loses his senses, it is up to his daughter and nephew to unravel the mystery of what is in the house.

Enjoy.

S1 E4 Lost Villages

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:20:45 -0400

In this episode we present to you two dark stories. Our first concerns a journalist who receives a letter to visit an unknown part of the country, and when he later stumbles upon a deserted village, the fate of its citizens is more haunting that originally thought. Our second story is about a prosperous village, who being visited by four hooded figures, suddenly builds a wall around themselves. But why?

Well, hello again. To show our appreciating to all the support you have shown, we have added a bonus story for this episode. We also wanted to let you know that if you are supporting the show we are working on how to thank you especially, with bonus episodes or an advanced copy of our upcoming book of short stories. Whether you chose to support the show or not, we really wanted to thank you for listening and hopefully enjoying what we have presented.

S1 E5 Garden Secrets

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:19:28 -0400

For this episode, we present to you three dark stories, that are rather abstract in nature. The first stories concerns an elderly gentleman who begins to see imprints in the snow at his country house, and a figure that is seen by his garden. The second story tells the tale of an inn on the pilgrim road, and when a strange visitor shows up, the guests are left guessing as to the inn's owners fate. In our third dark story, we look at Mr Roberts who take it upon himself to to immortalize images.

Please enjoy.

S1 EB - Ouija Board: A Short History

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:18:06 -0400

In our very short history of the ouija board, we explore the origins of the board, to its use for dating, to finally its modern day conceptions.

This special is based off our original video essay.

Please enjoy and thank you for listening.

S1 E6 The Gallows

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:08:03 -0400

In this episode we present to you three dark stories. The first one is a tale of a babysitter, who after hearing a strange whistling, does some research only to find an urban legend, and urban legend in which he might be the next victim. Our second story is a dark folktale about a town who mysteriously begins seeing a strange blue light, and the sinister character of Broomstick Henry. For our third dark story, we find a paranormal investigator, who, after receiving a letter asking for help, suddenly becomes ill, and whose only explanation of the disease comes from the contents of the letter and a mysterious Holly Sharpe.

We hope you are enjoying our dark stories. If you have any ideas for themes you would like us to explore, or even have a story idea for yourself, you are welcome to join our little Dark Story community and write us at opheliapublishing@gmail.com.

And don't forget to consider supporting the show. We can't do this without out all your support. Thank you.

S1 E7 By Candleligtht

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:06:01 -0400

For this episode we present three dark stories. The first one concerns a magician. After falling on hard times, he makes an agreement with a stranger under a street lamp. But when the agreement is broken, the magician faces dire consequences. Our second story is about a young woman, who is recruited to housesit for her sister. During a power outage, the young woman begins hearing strange noises and is forced confront a figure on the stairs. For our third dark story, we listen to a sailor as he describes being cast away from his ship, landing on a deserted island, and stumbling upon a cave. However, the cave holds darker secrets that the sailor was ready to face.

We hope you are enjoying our dark stories. Season One is nearly wrapped up, and we will be making an announcement concerning season two shortly. Follow us on Twitter (@dark_campfire) to get updates on stories and the podcast, as well as any odd rambling we might have.

Also, if you would like to support the show, please see the links below. Your support will be much appreciated, and will help us continue bringing future seasons of our dark stories!

S1 E8 Halloween Stories

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:03:53 -0400

Happy Halloween, everyone! This is our Halloween episode and we have four dark stories for you. For our first dark story, we find a young apprentice huddled in fear next to his master, for he has conjured a spirit he could not control. For our second dark story, a young boy, excited for the Great Pumpkin, finds an odd box in his room. But when the box it open, the boy begins to act strangely, and his mother begins to wonder who he really is. For our third dark story, a gentleman, on his way home, finds an odd object in the road. But when the man starts acting frantically, the source of his disturbance is not what he expected. For our forth and final dark story, we follow a group of friends on their way to a party. But when they meet a newcomer to the town, who begins asking questions, a strange ritual is revealed.

Thank you for listening. This now concludes season one of our dark stories. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @dark_campfire for updates on Season Two. We would like to thank everyone who listened, enjoyed our stories, and supported us throughout our first season. Thank you very much. We will be taking some time off so we can prepare for season two, so there will be no new stories for the upcoming weeks. Stay safe out there, and we will see you for season two.

Also, don't forget to check out Mighty Fine Adventures, which is also apart of the Ophelia Podcast Network.

Thank you.

S1 E9 Thanksgiving Stories

Thu, 05 May 2022 23:02:05 -0400

Hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire. This is our bonus Thanksgiving stories. For this episode we present to you three dark stories that all take place on Thanksgiving. Our first dark story concerns a Thanksgiving meal that doubles as a major social event. But when the host produces a pack of Tarot cards and reveals the dark secret behind them, the guests are left speechless. For our second dark story, we travel to a small town where one of its residents has discovered the true story of the town’s Thanksgiving folk tale, a true story that town would rather forget. For our third and final dark story, we follow a loving relationship from how they met on Thanksgiving, to their first date, and the birth of their child. But, everything has a price.

As always, thank you for listening. If you would like to support the show, follow the links below. For updates on the podcast or if you just want to talk about horror, writing, or literature in general, contact us on Twitter @dark_campfire.

Thank you.

S1 E10 Christmas Stories

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:59:09 -0400

Well, hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire's Christmas episode. Today we present to you three dark tales that take place on Christmas. Our first dark tale involves a young surgeon, who, when home for Christmas dinner, finds himself attending a seance. And when the ghostly image that is conjured reminds him of a misdeed, the surgeon is forced to make a confession. For our second dark story, an anthropologist sets out on their first field study, but when she hears a story of an ancient spirit, she might be in deeper trouble then she realizes. For our final dark story, an annual Christmas party is underway, but when the guest of honor finally arrives, the guests have more on their minds than dancing.

Thank you so much for listening. This concluded our storytelling this year. We will return next year with The Strange Case of Florence Winterfeld. Also, be on the look out for Ophelia Publishing's first book: Beneath these Garden Walls. Details coming next year.

While you are at it, be sure to also listen to Mighty Fine Adventures, a fun travel podcast were we discuss our love of travel.

If you would like to get in contact, you can read me on Twitter @dark_campfire.

Thank you all for listening and supporting the show. We will see you back here next year! Be safe and have a great holiday season.

S3 E1 The Duel

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:47:02 -0400

An inmate awakes to find he is now sharing a cell with a stranger.

This episodes guest promo is courtesy of Fireside Phantoms. A podcast that explores all things paranormal. Check them out here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fireside-phantoms/id1490051184

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S3 E2 Here We Create Monsters

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:45:00 -0400

Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. Todays story is about a young girl's surreal encounter with a toy maker.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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S3 E3 The Violin Suite

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:43:16 -0400

Hello, and welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire. This episode we tell the tale of a violinist who finds themselves taking center stage.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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S3 E4 A Wedding Tale

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:41:46 -0400

Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. For this episode we'll be taking a break from our normal horror story to bring you something more romantic. We present to you a tale of groom reflecting on the origin of his relationship while getting ready for his wedding.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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S3 E5 Sister Juliana’s Confession

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:40:25 -0400

Well, hello and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. For this episode we have a tale of a young girl who is given away to an abby and then forced into the long disregarded practice of anchorage, where, after many years, she begins having visions.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

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S3 E6 The Traveler & The Guide

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:38:19 -0400

For this episode, we tell the tale of a Traveler who, in the midst of his journey, finds out that not all paths lead to where you want to go.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S3 E7 Anniversary Party: Part One

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:36:37 -0400

Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. Tonight we present to you part one of our three part anniversary tale where we find three companions on the road on their way to a mutual friends house. When they stop to rest, each will share a dark story.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S3 E8 Anniversary Party: Part Two

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:34:41 -0400

Hello and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire and the second part of our Anniversary Story. For this episode we continue on with our three companions as another one of our travelers tells a dark tale concerning her mistress.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S3 E9 Anniversary Tale: Part Three

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:32:58 -0400

Hello, and welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire and the third and final part of our Anniversary Story. For this episode we continue on with our three companions as the third of our group tells his story.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S3 E10 Tavern Tales

Thu, 05 May 2022 02:30:52 -0400

For this episode we explore four chilling tales that one might have heard before or might tell while around friend & family in their favorite tavern.

Thank you for listening. If it wasn't for listeners like you who have enjoyed and supported the show, there would not be a second season at all. If you would like to support the show further, please check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/darkstoriesfromthecampfire where we have five different tiers each with cool stuff. We also have merchandise story open if you want to show further support. Check out this link for t-shirts, hoodies, face masks, socks, and a bunch of over things. https://teespring.com/dark-stories-from-the-campfire

If you could, please leave a rating and comment on how much you like the show. Thank you very much for listening.

S4 E1 Dark Stories: Noir - Candy

Thu, 05 May 2022 01:02:34 -0400

Good evening, and welcome to our fourth season, with tales centered around murder, mayhem and intrigue. For tonight’s episode we follow a detective who having been called in to investigate a body found underneath a bridge is lead down a path in which he may never return. We present to you ‘Candy’.

S4 E2 Dark Stories: Noir - Search for the Golden Tomb

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:58:50 -0400

Hello, and welcome back to our fourth season. For tonight’s tale an ethnographer is commissioned to locate an old professor who may have found a magical relic located in a forgotten tomb.

We present to you: Search for the Golden Tomb.

S4 E3 Ghost Hunting Tales

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:46:11 -0400

Join us as we tour Waterford and tell unsettling folklore and ghost tales. 

S4 E4 Mummer’s Night

Thu, 05 May 2022 00:17:36 -0400

Welcome back to Dark Stories from the Campfire. For today’s tale we follow our narrator who, in a desperate attempt at finding food during a winter storm, comes across a hidden festival and discovers the horrific truth of why they are in attendance.