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UFO Whistleblower Says Angels Are ALIENS | What If He's Wrong And ALIENS Are DEMONS? Feb 01, 2026

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A former intelligence officer suggests biblical angels were extraterrestrials, but what if the equation is backwards — and the "aliens" people encounter today are actually the fallen angels Scripture has warned us about for millennia?
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Wrong Question
00:02:02.118 = Show Open
00:04:06.744 = Chariots Of The Gods And What Ezekiel Saw
00:16:42.702 = The Equation Reversed***
00:40:05.730 = Changing Costumes And The Oldest Lie***
00:51:52.380 = The Authority They Answer To***
01:07:39.778 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:
https://weirddarkness.com/AngelsVsAliens
=====(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.)= = = = ="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® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: February 01, 2026
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/AngelsVsAliens
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #AngelsAreAliens, #AliensAreDemons, #DavidGrusch, #UFODisclosure, #FallenAngels, #AncientAliens, #AlienAbduction, #BiblicallyAccurateAngels, #SpiritualWarfare

He Walled Up His Wife's Corpse. But Something Else Was Trapped Inside With Her | The Black Cat Feb 01, 2026

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A man who once loved animals more than anything confesses from death row how a single act of drunken cruelty against his beloved black cat set him on an inescapable path toward madness, murder, and supernatural vengeance.
IN THIS EPISODE: Would you stay at your grandparents’ house if their entire neighborhood was haunted? (“Grandpa and Grandma’s House”) *** When it comes to hardened criminals in tough prisons, there is no escape… not even in death. (“America’s Most Haunted Prisons”) *** At least 45 deaths of young men are attributed to the Smiley Face Killer, but most police departments say he doesn’t exist. (“The Smiley Face Killer”) *** And finally, by special request, I will narrate the classic Edgar Allan Poe story - “The Black Cat”!
YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:02.592 = Show Open
00:02:23.301 = Grandpa And Grandma’s House
00:05:39.097 = The Smiley Face Killer
00:10:21.475 = America’s Most Haunted Prisons***
00:27:22.215 = “The Black Cat” by Edgar Allan Poe***
00:53:03.937 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Grandpa and Grandma’s House”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yxxfrdma
“America’s Most Haunted Prisons” written by Troy Taylor: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/55828b4t
“The Smiley Face Killer”: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yx2y4xvc
“The Black Cat” written by Edgar Allan Poe (1845): https://poestories.com/read/blackcat=====(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.)= = = = ="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® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: September, 2018
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/BlackCatPoe
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #EdgarAllanPoe, #TheBlackCat, #GothicHorror, #ClassicHorror, #CreepyStories, #HorrorStories, #Macabre, #PsychologicalHorror, #ScaryStories

Creepy Doll, a Government Monster, and a Creature Called "The Chootman" | Micro Terrors Jan 31, 2026

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Three kids write three nightmare stories for us! A doll with razor-sharp teeth wants to play, a creature called The Chootman stalks a cabin sleepover, and somewhere in an abandoned New York subway, a government experiment waits for its next victim!
“CREEPY DOLLS” Written by Phoebe Costa, age 12
“THE CHOOTMAN” Written by Wyatt Borden, age 8
“GMO” Written by Aster, age 10
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
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Weird Darkness©, 2026
Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids™, 2026#ScaryStoriesForKids #StoriesForKids #KidsStories #HalloweenKids #MicroTerrors #HalloweenStories #WeirdDarkness

Rosemary's Baby | The Horror Film's Curse & Real Cases of Demonic Pregnancy! Jan 31, 2026

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Rosemary’s Baby was a hit novel that became an iconic film, only to bring woe to nearly everyone who made it. We’ll look at the film which many people believe to be cursed. We’ll look at some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child! And how can you tell if YOU are pregnant with the child of Lucifer?
IN THIS EPISODE: The movie, The Sixth Sense, has become a worldwide meme with the phrase “I see dead people”. But for one family in Britain, it’s not a joking matter. (My Children See dead People) *** Barbara and Patricia Grimes were murdered in 1956, but new clues have raised hopes the killer might still be caught. (The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters) *** “In space, no one can hear you scream” – not just a movie tagline, but reality for astronauts reporting some of the strangest things they’ve encountered while outside our atmosphere. (Space Cases) *** Rosemary’s Baby was a hit novel that became an iconic film, only to bring woe to nearly everyone who made it. We’ll look at the film which many people believe to be cursed. We’ll look at some real-life cases of women who believed they were pregnant with a demon child! And how can you tell if YOU are pregnant with the child of Lucifer? There are a few signs to look for! (Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:17.543 = Show Open
00:03:07.844 = The Cursed Film, Rosemary’s Baby
00:13:43.230 = Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby***
00:24:53.029 = Are You Pregnant With a Demon Spawn?
00:33:41.790 = My Children See Dead People***
00:39:32.425 = Space Cases
00:50:24.963 = Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters***
00:55:59.370 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES and RESOURCES – and/or --- PRINT VERSION to READ or SHARE:SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
Theme from “Rosemary’s Baby”, piano version by vampir: https://youtu.be/n3j1qnCdwvM
“The Cursed Film: Rosemary’s Baby” by Rosemary Counter for Vanity Fair: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/j8b64p4t
“Real Cases of Rosemary’s Baby” by Lisa A Flowers for Ranker’s True Stories: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/p4sxumwn
“Am I Pregnant With a Demon Spawn?” by Jacob Shelton for Graveyard Shift: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/yhk4eetp
“My Children See Dead People” by Kate Jackson for The Sun: (link no longer available)
“The Unsolved Murder of the Grimes Sisters” by Gary Sweeney for TheLineUp.com:https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mvh4kfz7
“Space Cases” by John Lemelman for Ranker’s The Space Page: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mzz5tn48=====(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.)= = = = ="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® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 26, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/RealRosemarysBaby
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness, #RosemarysBaby, #CursedMovies, #SharonTate, #MansonFamily, #HorrorHistory, #HollywoodCurses, #TrueHorror, #Occult, #CreepyHistory

She Was Chosen Before She Was Born | A Civil War Curse 20 Years in the Making Jan 30, 2026

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Twenty years after a Civil War tragedy burned his mansion to the ground, a vengeful father's ghost still waits by the river bend for the girl who will replace the daughter he lost. | “The Phantom House” | #RetroRadio EP0580
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Phantom House” (April 14, 1977) ***WD
00:45:18.483 = Fear on 4, “Making Sacrifices” (October 09, 1997)
01:29:06.977 = 5 Minute Mysteries, “Alibi In Red” (1947-1950)
01:34:07.777 = Future Tense, “The Seventh Victim” (May 06, 1974) ***WD
01:55:11.129 = BBC Ghosts From The Past, “Mortmain” (April 22, 1992)
02:39:13.110 = Casey, Crime Photographer, “Graveyard Gertie” (September 11, 1947)
03:08:42.122 = Hall of Fantasy, “Death In The Bayous” (March 06, 1947)
03:38:38.558 = BBC Haunted Tales of the Supernatural, “The Late Departure” (August 23, 1980)
04:05:38.208 = The Haunting Hour, “Occupation Murder” (August 25, 1945) ***WD
04:32:56.990 = Hermit’s Cave, “Notebook on Murder” (September 15, 1940)
04:57:24.957 = 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.
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0580

A Ship Vanishes Without a Trace, Son of Sam's Demonic Dog, and a Corpse That Was Executed Twice! Jan 30, 2026

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An unsinkable ship disappears into the Arctic void, a serial killer blames his neighbor's possessed Labrador, laughter becomes a contagion, and England decides that being dead isn't a good enough excuse to avoid punishment. IT HAPPENED ON THIS DATE, JANUARY 30TH | The Morning Weird Darkness
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260130
#WeirdDarkness, #MorningWD, #DarrenMarlar, #MarlarInTheMorning, #MWD, #ThisDayInHistory, #TrueCrime, #Paranormal, #SonOfSam, #BeatlesRooftopConcert, #UnsolvedMysteries, #GhostShip, #BermudaTriangle, #UFOSightings, #HistoryFacts, #CreepyHistory, #TrueStories, #DarkHistory, #MorningPodcast, #WeirdHistory

When These Ordinary People Stumbled Into the Past | Real Time Slip Reports Jan 29, 2026

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Sadly, the past is gone and cannot be changed – nor can we see into the future to prepare for what’s to come. We live in the here and now, and that is a constant. Or… is it? We’ll look at the mystery of time slips. What happens when ordinary people suddenly find themselves walking through streets, shops, and landscapes from decades past — and then snap back to the present with no explanation?
IN THIS EPISODE: Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream” from 1892 is a masterpiece of the macabre – and when you hear him describe the piece and his inspiration for it, you’ll realize the painting is a lot closer to the artist’s life than anyone would want. (Curing Edvard Munch) *** Have you ever wondered why ghosts in the movies are so often female? What makes female ghosts scarier than male ghosts? I mean aside from that whole “a woman scorned” thing? We’ll look at some famous – and infamous female ghosts and urban legends around the world. (Infamous Female Ghosts and Urban Legends) *** Sadly, the past is gone and cannot be changed – nor can we see into the future to prepare for what’s to come. We live in the here and now, and that is a constant. Or… is it? We’ll look at the mystery of time slips. (On The Edge of Time) *** AND MORE!
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:00:46.292 = Show Open
00:02:45.263 = On The Edge of Time
00:21:41.688 = Curing Edvard Munch ***
00:29:14.008 = Infamous Female Ghosts and Urban Legends
00:41:17.737 = Something Above Us (From a Weird Darkness listener) ***
00:46:29.552 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break
SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“On The Edge of Time” by Tim Swartz for UFO Review: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/jahhwfbf
“Curing Edvard Munch” by Dr. Romeo Vitelli for Providentia: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/vbp5rzsw
“Infamous Female Ghosts and Urban Legends” posted at BuggedSpace.com: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/3j2smmj3=====(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.)= = = = ="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® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: June 23, 2021
EPISODE PAGE (includes sources): https://weirddarkness.com/TimeSlipReports
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all things strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold cases, conspiracy theories, and more. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “20 Best Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a blend of “Coast to Coast AM”, “The Twilight Zone”, “Unsolved Mysteries”, and “In Search Of”.DISCLAIMER: Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
#WeirdDarkness #TimeSlips #Paranormal #TimeTravel #UnexplainedMysteries #TrueParanormal #StrangeButTrue #Unexplained #ParanormalStories #MysteriousPast

Woman Felt Something Heavy on Her Chest; She Discovered It Wasn't The Dog! Jan 29, 2026

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A Brisbane woman discovered a massive carpet python coiled on her chest in the middle of the night, handled it herself like a true Australian, and admitted she would have been more terrified if it had been a toad.
READ or SHARE: https://weirddarkness.com/python-chest/
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
#WeirdDarkness #WeirdDarkNEWS #Python #SnakeInBed #Australia #CarpetPython #WildlifeEncounter #StrangeNews #TrueStory #CaughtOnCamera

Two Stone Knights, One Dark Legend, and a Woman Named Lorna | Man-Sized In Marble Jan 29, 2026

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When an American couple rents a charming Scottish cottage to escape tragedy, they discover a chilling local legend: the marble statues of two murderous knights rise from their tombs every Halloween night and return to the home that was once theirs. | Man-Sized In Marble | #RetroRadio EP0579
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Man-Sized In Marble” (April 12, 1977) ***WD
00:45:31.204 = Dimension X, “To The Future” (May 27, 1950) ***WD
01:15:12.081 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “Revenge From The Grave” (May 15, 1945) ***WD
01:27:20.451 = The Creaking Door, “Anna” (December 21, 1964) ***WD
01:54:12.587 = 11th Hour, “Let the Play Begin” aka “Invitation to Death” (January 28, 1960) ***WD
02:19:27.249 = Escape, “Conqueror’s Isle” (March 05, 1949)
02:48:53.811 = Everyman’s Theater, “Cat Wife” (October 18, 1940)
03:17:53.218 = Murder By Experts, “The Big Money” (July 25, 1949)
03:47:18.939 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Made In Avak” aka “Fair Fight” (March 12, 1958) ***WD
04:03:07.393 = Faces In The Window, “Pit And The Pendulum” (January 24, 1953) ***WD
04:34:06.774 = Dark Fantasy, “Headless Dead” (January 23, 1942)
04:58:26.224 = 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.
Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library
ABOUT WEIRD DARKNESS: Weird Darkness is a true crime and paranormal podcast narrated by professional award-winning voice actor, Darren Marlar. Seven days per week, Weird Darkness focuses on all thing strange and macabre such as haunted locations, unsolved mysteries, true ghost stories, supernatural manifestations, urban legends, unsolved or cold case murders, conspiracy theories, and more. On Thursdays, this scary stories podcast features horror fiction along with the occasional creepypasta. Weird Darkness has been named one of the “Best 20 Storytellers in Podcasting” by Podcast Business Journal. Listeners have described the show as a cross between “Coast to Coast” with Art Bell, “The Twilight Zone” with Rod Serling, “Unsolved Mysteries” with Robert Stack, and “In Search Of” with Leonard Nimoy.
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
= = = = =#ParanormalRadio #ScienceFiction #OldTimeRadio #OTR #OTRHorror #ClassicRadioShows #HorrorRadioShows #VintageRadioDramas #WeirdDarkness
CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0579

A Pope Who Committed Murder, a Raven That Inspired Madness, and UFO We Shot At Jan 29, 2026

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RETRACTION/ERROR: I am wrong about the fireball sighting taking place last night/this morning... it actually took place January 24, but somehow I missed that and thought it only just happened. Sorry about that!
On this day, a pope proved that "What Would Jesus Do?" apparently includes physical assault, Edgar Allan Poe earned nine dollars for immortality, and Karl Benz invented both the automobile and the fender-bender. The Morning Weird Darkness
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2026, Weird Darkness.
NOTE: Some of this content may have been created with assistance from AI tools, but it has been reviewed, edited, narrated, produced, and approved by Darren Marlar, creator and host of Weird Darkness — who, despite popular conspiracy theories, is NOT an AI voice.
EPISODE PAGE: https://WeirdDarkness.com/MWD20260129
#WeirdDarkness, #MorningWD, #DarrenMarlar, #MarlarInTheMorning, #MWD, #ThisDayInHistory, #EdgarAllanPoe, #TheRaven, #UFOSightings, #Paranormal, #TrueStories, #StrangeHistory, #WeirdHistory, #UFO, #CreepyHistory, #DarkHistory, #Podcast, #MorningPodcast, #TrueCrime, #Unexplained

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