The Dark Volumes Podcast

The continuation of one of the most classic works of horror. Delve deeper into the mystery of the entity known as Cthulhu and the dread sway that the timeless legends hold on the minds of men.

This is the piece of work Lovecraft is perhaps most famous for. Games, Movies, Comics, Plushies, and authors worldwide have been inspired by this story. Even the author's legacy, "The Cthulhu Mythos," is named after this story. Fun fact, though: Lovecraft himself referred to his connected writings (as a sort of jest) as "Yog Sothothery" after another of his entities. The first part introduces us t...

Stories about science meddling in things it shouldn't are a staple in horror. Seeing things no living person is meant to see is a staple of Lovecraft. This story brings the best of both of worlds.

Wine, revenge, and murder. Some say Poe was letting out some of his own frustrations with this story. That's a scary thought. Maybe enjoy a strong rose with this one?

We're inundated these days with horrific and scary art and images. But what if our favorite horror memes, creepypastas, and DeviantArt images held some truly sinister origins? Maybe we could sympathize with the narrator of this story, who's love of art was truly put to the test.

Haunted houses are a beloved staple of horror and this one is no different. Hear about a man who's curiosity got the better of him in this brief but harrowing encounter with otherworldly forces.

Dark forests, rumors, educated skepticism, and a place called Dark Mountain. This novella is a keystone story in Lovecraft's mythos and combines cosmic horror with science fiction. H.P. even works in the recent (at the time) discovery of Pluto as a something less awe-inspiring and potentially more horrific.

They say crime doesn't pay...but have they ever mentioned the cost? Enjoy this short story!

A bonus story to share on Tell A Story Day ! This is a brief flash fiction horror story I've written that I've yet to submit for publishing, so I figured it's a good one to give out to you all. Drinking Game Idea: Take a drink of wine for every Edgar Allan Poe reference you hear.

Some family secrets are darker than others. Is that scratching coming from the wall? Or just your imagination?

A story about two boating friends in turn-of-the-century Europe who stumble upon a beautiful, isolated piece of nature where they definitely don't belong, "The Willows" is a haunting tale with vivid imagery that will stay with you long after the story ends. Music by Lucas King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52MbjRULLbjRPvxM7FwZg

Karma. Poetic Justice. What goes around comes around. This story reminds us that our secrets will only continue to eat away at us until nothing is left of our conscience but frayed, screaming nerves. Music by Lucas King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52MbjRULLbjRPvxM7FwZg

Nobody expects the Inquisition. A macabre joke in this case. A classic tale by Poe without his usual supernatural flair. In this case, humanity is the nightmare. Music by Lucas King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52MbjRULLbjRPvxM7FwZg

We're all familiar with dealing with a world-changing disease at this point. Edgar Allan Poe wrote about one, too. Seems this is a tale as old as time (no, not that one.) Although, a disease called "The Red Death" does have a particularly gruesome ring to it. Come check out this next entry in the "Old Records Series." Music by Lucas King: Music by Lucas King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52M...

Introducing a series of recordings with the audio style of classic vinyl records--for that old-school creepy factor. This story is the classic "be careful what you wish for" tale coupled with family heartbreak. Music by Lucas King: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52MbjRULLbjRPvxM7FwZg

Edgar Allan Poe and black cats...sounds like a match made in hell. Which, once you hear this story, might be pretty accurate.

One of Lovecraft's most iconic stories and a key part of the Cthulhu mythos. One of the best for The Dark Volume's first episode. Music by: Lucas King https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCq52MbjRULLbjRPvxM7FwZg

Allow me to introduce myself as the curator of this grisly collection. Besides my little introduction, I've included a short story here for you from Lord Dunsany: "The Ghosts." Edward Plunkett, 18th Baron of Dunsany, is one of the earliest and most influential examples of fantasy and dark fiction writers. His works are notable and many, but some of the most popular include “The King of Elfland’s D...