Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series

Chilling Entertainment, LLC & Studio71

A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun-off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors. Find this and our other great programs at: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com. We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com Privacy Policy: https://www.studio71.com/us/terms-and-conditions-use/#Privacy%20Policy read less

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Spooky fans may enjoy Otis Jiry's Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series. The podcast is an auditory entrance to a realm of terror, oddities, and things that crawl in the night. Listeners may experience frights and thrills during each episode's tale.

Host Otis Jiry's rumbling laugh warns listeners that he's not a grandfather. "We don't do bedtime stories," he says. If that's what listeners hope for, they're in the "wrong place." The voice actor, narrator, and broadcaster can send chills down the spine of his listeners. Jiry describes himself as having a "unique" voice. His deep and gravelly tone can invoke either Southern charm or terror. The podcast has more of the latter, as Jiry reads every tale with flair.

In each podcast episode, Jiry performs one or more scary stories. In one, Jiry reads Kyle Harrison's "Not By Choice." The tale teaches readers that they should listen to warnings.

The protagonist grew up poor, went to church every Sunday, and came from a good Belfast family. He was 12 years old when the Troubles came. This fact is no excuse to tell his story, the man says. He should keep it a secret. But it's time to clear his conscience after half a century. What happened to the Irish teen when soldiers captured him? What was the shadow demon that attacked the soldiers and set him free?

Halloween fans may enjoy Brian Martinez's and Jasper DeWitt's stories. The "We Want Treats" episode shares two tales about the autumnal holiday. Listeners learn about the dangers of rituals and a man who doubts Halloween's power. In "Feeding Time" by Samuel Jack, Jiry narrates four accounts of beasts, strange fog, parasites, and cabins in the woods.

When introducing each episode, Jiry taunts listeners with the question, "Who needs sleep anyway?" Indeed, the podcast's series of terrifying stories may keep listeners awake at night. New episodes of Otis Jiry's Scary Stories in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series come out weekly. Listeners may be afraid!

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S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Nick Carlson, Hyde Price, and Craig Groshek. Think that new product is going to be exactly to fix all your problems? Sorry to disappoint you, but you here are three tales of purchases that didn't quite live up to expectations. In the first, a miracle skin cream has a slight problem if the directions aren't followed properly. In the second, everyone is ready to enter a new era in medicine...though they may not like where it leads. In the third, a man's tinnitus cure starts him hearing the thoughts of others...and he'll do anything to make it stop. Check out Wondery's “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories” on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime Members can listen early and ad-free on the Amazon Music app! 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E08 - "Curse for What Ails You" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Nick Carlson, Hyde Price, and Craig Groshek. Think that new product is going to be exactly to fix all your problems? Sorry to disappoint you, but you here are three tales of purchases that didn't quite live up to expectations. In the first, a miracle skin cream has a slight problem if the directions aren't followed properly. In the second, everyone is ready to enter a new era in medicine...though they may not like where it leads. In the third, a man's tinnitus cure starts him hearing the thoughts of others...and he'll do anything to make it stop. Check out Wondery's “MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark and Mysterious Stories” on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. Prime Members can listen early and ad-free on the Amazon Music app! 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E07 - "Later is Now" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E07 - "Later is Now" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Finn McCool, Craig Groshek, and Mark Leney. What lies in store in the future? Come and see with three tales from Otis and Malcolm about worlds that don't seem so glamorous on second glance. In the first, a businessman discovers his dark, oppressive existence harbors something even worse hiding in the alleyways and other dark places. In the second, an implanted brain app seems like fun and games until a mysterious individual threatens one man's security. In the third, two people find love in a time of the living dead roaming the earth...but how strong is their love, in the end? 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E06 - "Quite a Ride" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E06 - "Quite a Ride" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Craig Groshek, N.M Brown, and Lucretia Vastea. In tonight's episode, Malcolm's purchase of a new car sets off a series of tales regarding automotive unpleasantries. In the first, a strange natural event traps a group of drivers in a stretch of highway where some lurks in the darkness, waiting for them to step outside. In the second, a traveler discovers a town where his simple act of driving is found to be very...unmutual. In the third, a fellow who has failed his driving test numerous times finds his latest instructor has far more sinister motives in store. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E05 - "Full Bags" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E05 - "Full Bags" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: P.D. Williams, Craig Groshek, and Kyle Harrison. An autumn storm is brewing, and so Otis and Malcolm share some 'friendly' porchside stories with each other. In the first, a young boy who dreams of shadowy beings on his walls finds they can predict - or even shape - the future, and he uses this for his own purposes...until he has to face the consequences. In the second, a plane flight through some strange clouds offers the pilot and his student strange new powers...but what happens when those powers don't work how they should? In the third, an amnesic researcher finds that what he is studying beneath the ocean waves is far more sinister than anything he could have imagined. Get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E04 - "Out for the Night" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E04 - "Out for the Night" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: N.M. Brown, Craig Groshek, and Kyle Harrison. Can't wait until Halloween? Neither can Otis and Malcolm, who are serving up a couple of Halloween-themed tales to give you the creeps this season. The evening begins with a story of a family tradition with a great prize...but with that prize comes some unpleasant fine print. It continues on with a an ill-advised Halloween walk where it's not seeing something spooky that's the problem...it's not seeing it at all. Finally, it's the hottest party in town, but upstairs the host and a few guests are running an ritual with a very dark purpose. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E03 - "Now THAT'S Scary" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E03 - "Now THAT'S Scary" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: James Colton, Dale Thompson, CTFDN Creator Craig Groshek. The rain is pouring down and the neighbors are having a discussion about things that frighten people...and have the stories to match. The first tale follows the fear of a child who wonders what is wandering the halls of his grandparents' house during the night. In the second, a man finds himself breaking down when his life is ever so slightly different than it used to be. Then, Malcolm Blackwood shares a tale of a young woman who is afraid of the rain...and has every right to be. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E02 - "Feeling Drained" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E02 - "Feeling Drained" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Kyle Harrison, Dale Thompson, and CTFDN Creator Craig Groshek. Our two neighbors get together to play some tabletop games and swap stories, and for this evening they share stories of beings of a vampiric sort. In the first, a man's neighbor turns out to be quite an interesting catch...that is, until he finds out her current boyfriend may be even worse. In the second, a group of dedicated to studying the supernatural attempt to cure a vampire...with decidedly unpleasant results. In the third, Malcolm Blackwood regales listeners with a a poor young man who has lost his parents to an overwhelming force...and now, it comes for him. Get a free gift with your Journey Pack at https://www.tryfum.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S16E01 - "Sit a Spell" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S16E01 - "Sit a Spell" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: CTFDN Founder Craig Groshek, Mike Mann, and Seth Paul. Take a moment to sit back and relax with a cool glass of lemonade, a warm summer breeze, and miles away from where anyone can hear your screams. The season premiere not only brings terrifying tales from the countryside, but also introduces Otis Jiry's new next door neighbor Malcolm Blackwood, who presents the third tale of the evening. In our first story, a man's evening walk turns decidedly unpleasant when he finds a most unusual wishing well. In the second, a construction worker has a bad day at work when his demonic sidekick makes some very sudden demands. In a third story, a grandfather's outlandish tale of folklore may be less fiction than it appears on first glance...but is that a good thing or a bad thing? Get your new 3-month premium wireless plan for just 15 bucks a month, go to https://www.mintmobile.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E24 - "Grinding My Gears" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E24 - "Grinding My Gears" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Dale Thompson and Micah Edwards. Robots, security systems, AI, angry toasters...beware your electronics, because they might just be looking for the right chance to strike. In the first story, a society in chaos after an asteroid hits suffer a new threat from machines that have been invaded by something...wicked. In the second, a man who has not taken care of his teeth finds hope in an appliance that will do the job for him...but it might just have some other ideas as well. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E23 - "In Session" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E23 - "In Session" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Hyde Price. It's that time of year, when bells ring, classes start, and things more ghoulish than late homework begin stalking the premises. In the first story, two men return to the condemned school they once attended to get answers about a boy who disappeared there years ago...but they won't like what they find. In the second, a Dark Ages monk's glance into a forbidden text leads him to a forest where dark studies lead to even darker rituals. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E22 - "Digital Denizens" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E22 - "Digital Denizens" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Kyle Harrison and Dale Thompson. What horrors lurk behind that computer or phone screen of yours? Sometimes, the scariest thing you can imagine is only an errant click away. In the first tale, a strange online puzzle game becomes less and less game the deeper in one goes. In the second, the gift of a technological marvel ends up trapping the user in a digital world where escape seems unlikely. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E21 - "Don't Get Bent Out of Shape" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E21 - "Don't Get Bent Out of Shape" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Kyle Harrison, Hailey Henson, and John See. Keep an eye on those closest to you...are they really who they say they are? In these three stories, we have a meeting of two strangers on a stretch of road that find each other uncomfortably familiar, a late night fence repair where the culprit hasn't traveled very far, and a friendly get together that becomes anything other than friendly. Get a free gift with your Journey Pack at https://www.tryfum.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E20 - "Stitched in Haste" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E20 - "Stitched in Haste" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Kyle Harrison and Dale Thompson. Sit back and relax with some tales of stories about some decidedly unholy shenanigans. In the first, a reporter uncovers a secret project that might bring to life a force that is even more destructive than hell on earth. In the second, a prosecutor finds himself faced with a series of murders that paint his wife as a suspect...though she might not be as innocent as he had hoped. Get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for $15 a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E19 - "Dead Reckoning" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E19 - "Dead Reckoning" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Dale Thompson and Hyde Price. When there's plenty of real estate above ground, the dead will walk the earth. Listen to these two tales of dead coming among us. In the first, a man documents his last days before succumbing to the effects of a zombie bite, but finds it a much more complicated process than he expected. In the second, a convenience store is the setting for a showdown when the owner, his employees, and some late-night visitors becomes a fight for survival. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E18 - "Look What I Can Do" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E18 - "Look What I Can Do" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Finn McCool and Dale Thompson. Everyone wants to dabble in things they shouldn't...and then wonder why everything went wrong. In the first tale, a government project investigates a gateway to another world...but they're not the only ones investigating. In the second, a dystopian future has a doctor delivering "house calls" to those who don't pay up...but sometimes the trip isn't worth the headache. Get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for $15 a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E17 - "The Kids Are Not All Right" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E17 - "The Kids Are Not All Right" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Ron Riekki and Finn McCool. Kids are cute, huggable, fun-loving...and behind those smiles, could be oh so dangerous. In this episode, be very concerned about kids that don't seem like they are all that normal. In the first story, a young man and his ghostly cousin make a friend who promises to make their lives...interesting. In the second, a little girl found in the wood may know more about missing hikers than she is willing to let on. Get a free gift with your Journey Pack at https://www.tryfum.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E16 - "All the Same to Me" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E16 - "All the Same to Me" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Authors: Kyle Harrison and Ron Riekki. The endless corridors hide many deadly secrets...how long will it take before they find you? Explore with two stories this week, one in which medical trials lead to deadly consequences and another in which two lost souls wait for appointments in a world where no one seems to be coming. Get a 3-month unlimited wireless plan for $15 a month at https://www.mintmobile.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E15 - "Who's There?" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E15 - "Who's There?" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Author: Kyle Harrison and Hailey Henson. Settle in with a few tales to undo your nerves. The first tale reveals the truth behind the disappearance of a Soviet Cold War submarine and its crew's horrible fate. In the second, a life is turned upside-down by a strange letter that drives the reader to ever more dangerous acts. 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E14 - "Watch Where You Stick It" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E14 - "Watch Where You Stick It" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Author: Nicky Exposito. A round of drinks for everyone! Say, what's that greenish tinge in it? Surely nothing, although everyone seems to be turning a distinct tinge of blue. Be afraid of poisons and venoms this week, as this full length story tells of a vengeful sister, visions of strange creatures, and a collection of seedy characters who might be getting just what they deserve. Get a free gift with your Journey Pack at https://www.tryfum.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

S15E13 - "Cyberized" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

S15E13 - "Cyberized" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark

Featured Author: Nick Carlson. They say they're just trying to make people better for the coming future, but mixing people and electronics never seems to turn out quite the way anyone expects. In this story, some hired corporate spies break into the house of an eccentric scientist, only to find his newest experiment is all too real. Get a free gift with your Journey Pack at https://www.tryfum.com/dark 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/ScaryStoriesPodcast If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: http://bit.ly/ScaryStoriesPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices