Best Rite Of String Podcasts (2025)

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365: Roots of Sorrow - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 50:15

13d ago50:15

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In this atmospheric episode, a haunting tale unfolds from the shadows of a forgotten town—where grief doesn’t fade with time… it grows. Join host Steve Taylor as he guides you through a chilling descent into loss, decay, and the unseen forces that take root when sorrow is left untended. Featuring a spine-tingling performance by Beth Gadow and guest…

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364: What We Bury - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:10:27

18d ago1:10:27

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Beneath every calm surface lies something waiting to be uncovered. In this unforgettable trio of terror, master storyteller Dr. Creepen returns to guide you through three haunting tales where the past isn’t just buried—it’s waiting. A homecoming wrapped in uncertainty. A family legacy steeped in silence. A fogbound voyage that crosses into the unkn…

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363: Tied to Tradition - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 49:05

20d ago49:05

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Some homes are heavy with memory. Others are held together by it. In this unnerving episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor guides you into the shadowed halls of family history, where sentiment turns sinister and tradition masks something much darker. Featuring a haunting tale by acclaimed horror author R.K. Kombrinck, this sto…

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362: Unforgiving Depths - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 51:36

26d ago51:36

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Beneath the waves, something stirs. When the sea calls, some answer with reverence… and others with greed. In this haunting episode, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to venture beyond the shoreline—into waters marked by myth, warning, and the weight of ancient memory. Guided by host Geoff Sturtevant and brought chillingly to life by TheGh…

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361: Seize the Day - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 49:30

27d ago49:30

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What if the worst day of your life was only the beginning? In this nightmarish journey through grief, guilt, and grotesque revelation, one broken man wakes to find a smiling stranger at his bedside—and an invitation to finally start living. But the path to healing winds through a neighborhood where reality bleeds, memories burn, and everyone harbor…

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360: Last Rites and Stranger Nights - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 2:07:42

27d ago2:07:42

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Some legacies are written in wills. Others… in blood. When an unassuming mortician inherits the family business, he expects embalming fluid and grief—not velvet-cloaked visitors, cryptic rules, and deliveries under cover of darkness. But in a town where the dead don’t always stay dead—and the clientele isn’t quite human—running a mortuary becomes a…

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359: Inherited Hauntings - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 56:25

1M ago56:25

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Some spirits cling to houses. Others follow bloodlines. In this haunting episode, legacy takes a chilling turn as the past refuses to stay buried. When grief becomes a gateway and silence breeds something far more sinister, families must confront what was passed down—willingly or not. Featuring a tale from master of slow-burn terror Craig Groshek, …

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358: Eyes in the Rain - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 46:44

1M ago46:44

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Something’s coming through the clouds… and it’s not the rain. In this latest episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, a gathering storm brews far beyond the reach of weather maps or sirens. This is no ordinary tempest—it’s an invitation to witness what waits above, behind, and within the thunder. Join host Geoff Sturtevant and a haunting trio of …

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357: Crown of the Drowned - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:11:55

1M ago1:11:55

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Beneath still water, something waits. In this immersive episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor guides you into the deep—a place where silence lingers too long and ancient echoes stir just beyond reach. When myth and science collide in the frozen wilds of Norway, a team of explorers finds more than they bargained for. But some …

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356: When the Darkness Came Down - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:43:13

2M ago1:43:13

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When the sky forgets the sun and silence swallows the wind, something ancient stirs beneath the veil of night. In this haunting audio journey into cosmic horror and survival, a forsaken town finds itself smothered by a darkness that doesn’t just hide monsters—it births them. As the world collapses into chaos, the last flickers of hope lie not in ma…

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355: Better Than Heaven - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 57:09

2M ago57:09

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In this haunting episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, step inside a world where the most terrifying transformations happen behind closed doors, in rooms full of love, grief, and the echoes of unspoken truths. When the familiar becomes unfamiliar, when devotion shades into dread, what do you hold onto—and what do you let go? Featuring an unfor…

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354: Of Death and Beauty - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Today's episode features a story from Thomas O., from his book, The Seer of Possibilities and Other Disturbing Tales. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod If you like the show, telling a…

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353: Bound and Buried - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 56:46

2M ago56:46

56:46

Grief is a powerful thing. It burrows deep, reshaping love into something sharper—something that aches to be answered. In this haunting installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor guides listeners through a tale that explores the darkness left behind when someone vanishes—and the terrifying lengths one soul might go to in pursu…

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352: Unnatural Selection - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:30:39

2M ago1:30:39

1:30:39

Not all change is for the better…Tonight, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you into a world where transformation is not a choice—it’s a trap. In this chilling new episode, three unsettling tales explore the terrifying consequences of stepping beyond the boundaries of body, mind, and identity. A desperate man seeks help for his deepest fear, o…

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351: No Place to Hide - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 50:05

2M ago50:05

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Your home is supposed to be a place of safety. A sanctuary where you can lock the doors, close the blinds, and shut out the world. But what if something was already inside? Something that watches. Waits. And never leaves. In this unnerving episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor presents a story that will make you rethink every…

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350: The Restless Dead - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:43:33

2M ago1:43:33

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Some nightmares refuse to fade… Some horrors refuse to die. In this milestone 350th episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Geoff Sturtevant is joined by special guest Felipe Ojeda to guide you through an evening of relentless terror. Three chilling tales await—each one unraveling a mystery where the past lingers, unseen forces stir, and th…

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349: A Dose of Dread - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 40:29

2M ago40:29

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Some cures come at a cost. Some experiments never really end. And some nightmares begin with a single dose. In this week’s episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to explore the thin line between healing and horror. When an opportunity for survival presents itself, the question isn’t just whether you’ll take it—but …

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348: Vanishing Point - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:56:42

2M ago1:56:42

1:56:42

There are places in this world where the familiar twists into something unrecognizable. Roads that lead somewhere they shouldn't. Trains that carry passengers to destinations unknown. Towns where the people smile a little too wide and time moves at a pace it was never meant to. In this episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, we invite you to ste…

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347: Out of Time - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:34:24

3M ago1:34:24

1:34:24

Time is a fragile thing. We count on it to move forward, to carry us safely from one moment to the next. But what happens when time refuses to follow the rules? When it bends, fractures… or stops entirely? In this chilling episode, two terrifying tales unravel the unsettling truth: some horrors do not age, do not fade, and do not wait for permissio…

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346: Forever Unfinished - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:47:10

3M ago1:47:10

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Some things refuse to stay buried. A lost love that lingers beyond reason. A final farewell that was never meant to be spoken. A door that should have remained closed—until something on the other side reached out. In tonight’s unnerving episode, host Geoff Sturtevant is joined by special guest Silver Underworld to bring you three tales of obsession…

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345: Cryptic Crossroads - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:17:07

3M ago1:17:07

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Some roads are best left untraveled. Some choices can never be undone. And some doors, once opened, refuse to close. In this unnerving installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to step into the unknown, where fate twists in ways you never imagined. Featuring a gripping performance by Geoff Sturtevant, tonight’s ta…

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344: Dark Roots - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:56:18

3M ago1:56:18

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Some things refuse to stay buried. In this chilling episode, host Geoff Sturtevant and special guest narrator Dr. Creepen unearth two terrifying tales where the past lingers, unseen forces take root, and the sins of generations come back to claim their due. In one, an ambitious farmer stumbles upon an ancient secret hidden beneath his fields, where…

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343: Fire and Ice - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:40:48

3M ago1:40:48

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Some horrors burn. Others freeze. But tonight, you’ll experience both. In this chilling installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to face two extremes—one that will sear itself into your bones, and another that will bury you in an icy grave. Deep within the flames lies a challenge no one should accept, a hunger no…

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342: Convictions and Consequences - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:56:00

3M ago1:56:00

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Some beliefs bring comfort. Others bring terror. In tonight’s episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Geoff Sturtevant and special guest SomberReads take you on a journey through three unsettling tales where trust is a dangerous gamble, deception is more than a game, and some warnings should never be ignored. Whether it’s the seductive trap…

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341: Strings Attached - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:07:58

3M ago1:07:58

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Not all ties are meant to be broken. Some bonds linger in the dark, waiting for the right moment to tighten their grip. In this unsettling installment of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Steve Taylor invites you to explore two haunting tales where past connections refuse to fade. A childhood companion who never truly disappears. A forgotten roa…

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340: Storms and Spirits - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 2:05:34

3M ago2:05:34

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Some places remember. Some desires never let go. In this spine-chilling episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Geoff Sturtevant welcomes back Jay of Horror on the Rocks for a night of eerie, unforgettable storytelling. Two haunting tales await—one set on the open sea, where the past refuses to be forgotten, and another in the dim glow of a…

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339: Of Pages and Passengers - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:08:28

3M ago1:08:28

1:08:28

Step carefully into the shadows, dear listener, because tonight’s tales will make you question what lurks just beyond the edges of the ordinary. A forgotten book, its pages whispering secrets meant to stay buried. A carnival ride, its red seat forever reserved for something—or someone—that refuses to be left behind. In this haunting episode of Chil…

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338: Marked by Moonlight - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:24:20

4M ago1:24:20

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Beneath the weight of an unforgiving storm and under the eerie glow of a crimson moon, the darkness stirs… In this bone-chilling episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Geoff Sturtevant and special guest Viidith22 deliver two unsettling tales that will keep you wide awake long after the lights go out. First, we venture into a relentless bli…

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337: Devils at the Door - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:16:22

4M ago1:16:22

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In this latest episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, prepare to step into the unknown with two gripping tales that will haunt your thoughts long after the lights go out. From a haunted house that knows your darkest secrets to a remote wilderness alive with unseen dangers, this episode promises a journey through terror you won’t soon forget. Wi…

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336: Gathered Shadows - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 2:11:35

4M ago2:11:35

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Step into the shadows with Episode 336 of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. In this week’s spine-tingling installment, host Geoff Sturtevant and special guest narrator Felipe Ojeda of the TheGhostOf94 YouTube channel invite you on a journey into the eerie unknown. Two haunting tales await—stories that creep beneath your skin, drawing you into a world…

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335: The Edge of Nowhere - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:26:09

4M ago1:26:09

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Journey to the fringes of fear in our latest episode, where isolation gives way to the unimaginable. A trucker’s late-night haul turns into a desperate fight for survival against an otherworldly menace lurking in the frozen wilderness. Meanwhile, a small-town police officer’s routine call leads her into the depths of a nightmare, where the line bet…

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334: Where Fear Dwells - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:25:34

4M ago1:25:34

1:25:34

Step into the shadows where safety is an illusion and terror lurks just out of sight. In this spine-tingling episode, guest narrator Girl in the Dark guides us through three haunting tales that explore the boundaries of love, isolation, and friendship in the face of unimaginable horrors. From eerie obsessions to unspeakable dangers in the woods, an…

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333: Farmerville Parts 8-10 - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 4:32:38

4M ago4:32:38

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In the shadow of a town steeped in secrets and blood, the final chapter of Farmerville unfolds. Marty Martin's chilling saga reaches its harrowing conclusion, drawing listeners into a web of unspeakable horrors, fractured relationships, and the inescapable grip of the past. As the mysteries deepen and the tension mounts, the cursed town's secrets t…

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332: Monsters of Our Making - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:25:16

4M ago1:25:16

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In this episode, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to step into the shadows of your own fears. In our latest spine-chilling installment, host Geoff Sturtevant and special guest narrator Jay of Horror on the Rocks unravel two gripping tales that explore the darker corners of the human psyche. Prepare for an evening of psychological terror a…

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331: Farmerville Parts 6-7 - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 3:25:37

4M ago3:25:37

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Step back into the chilling heart of Farmerville, a town where secrets lurk in every shadow and the past refuses to stay buried. In this week’s Chilling Tales for Dark Nights episode, the saga continues with two haunting chapters that will leave you questioning what lies beneath the surface of ordinary life. As tensions rise and the supernatural ti…

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330: Whispers on the Wind - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:19:08

5M ago1:19:08

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Step into the unknown with Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and renowned narrator Dr. Creepen as your guide. In this eerie episode, we venture into places where isolation reigns and the unseen whispers its secrets. From the shadowy depths of a forgotten trail in the Appalachian wilderness to a desolate Alaskan island abandoned by time, two featured t…

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329: As Danger Unfolds - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:12:16

5M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

In this spine-chilling double feature, ordinary spaces and untamed wilderness become battlegrounds for survival against forces beyond comprehension. From the eerie antics of a seemingly harmless suburban fixture to a harrowing trek into the icy depths of the Alaskan wilds, these tales will keep you on edge and questioning the unseen. Hosted by Stev…

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328: The Gift of Fear - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:39:23

5M ago1:39:23

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On this special Christmas edition of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, unwrap an evening of terror with two chilling tales pulled straight from the pages of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights: 30 Tales of Terror. Dive into a world where innocence is tested, and darkness lurks just out of sight. From strange encounters that lead to unimaginable choices to…

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327: Fatal Festivities - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:29:38

5M ago1:29:38

1:29:38

This holiday season, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights invites you to unwrap two haunting tales guaranteed to chill you to the bone. Beneath the soft glow of Christmas lights and the warmth of the season lies a darker truth—one of spectral visitors, unsettling revelations, and the inescapable grip of fate. Journey into the wilderness, where a snowstor…

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326: The Price of Survival - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:15:50

5M ago1:15:50

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Dive into the depths of terror with the latest episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, where the boundaries of survival are tested in unimaginable ways. Hosted by Geoff Sturtevant and featuring guest narrator Viidith22, this episode delivers two chilling stories that will leave you breathless. From the secrets lurking beneath serene waters to th…

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325: Season's Grievings - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:12:58

5M ago1:12:58

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This holiday season, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights delivers a chilling double feature to haunt your yuletide cheer. In “Hungry Christmas” by Cassandra O’Sullivan Sachar, a simple road trip becomes a desperate struggle for survival as the biting cold sets in and the hunger begins to gnaw. Isolation is suffocating, and morality itself teeters on the…

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324: The Scent of Fear - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:33:09

5M ago1:33:09

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Step into the shadows where fear is born and nightmares thrive. In this bone-chilling episode of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights, host Geoff Sturtevant is joined by special guest narrator Skott Pye, the voice behind NaturesTemper and a master of suspense. Together, they unveil two haunting tales that delve into the unrelenting grip of terror. Prepar…

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323: Blobert: A Crimson Conclusion - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:08:29

5M ago1:08:29

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the most terrifying imaginations, with audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about awesome anti-heros. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337ae To watch the podcast on Y…

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322: Shapes in the Shadows - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:21:25

5M ago1:21:25

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s episode, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of chilling fiction about eerie creatures and unsettling human choices. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: h…

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321: Deck the Halls with Mayhem - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:32:04

6M ago1:32:04

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LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337ae To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send t…

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320: The Cost of Curiosity - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:17:47

6M ago1:17:47

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s episode, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with three audio adaptations of chilling fiction about warped perspectives, sinister opportunities, and mechanical male…

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319: An Appetite for Chaos - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 54:42

6M ago54:42

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to the THANKSGIVING EDITION Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the most terrifying imaginations, with audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about damning desserts and vengeful visits. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://g…

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318: Cursed Conscience - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:23:11

6M ago1:23:11

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Welcome to episode 318, with NEW HOST Geoff Sturtevant. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337ae To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: http://bit.ly/ChillingTalesPod If you like the show, telling a friend about it…

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317: Piper's Payment - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:26:40

6M ago1:26:40

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the most terrifying imaginations, with audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about disguised dangers and tormenting trips. LINK FOR GOFUNDME: https://gofund.me/fed337ae To wa…

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316: Daunting Domiciles - Chilling Tales for Dark Nights 1:01:35

6M ago1:01:35

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Good evening, listener… you’re listening to Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. On tonight’s edition, we invite you to leave behind your safe reality, and descend with us into the frightening depths of the most terrifying imaginations, with two audio adaptations of frightening fiction, about damp discoveries and soul wrecking searches. Follow MrBallen …

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