Chilling Entertainment

Scary Stories Told in the Dark — A Horror Fiction Anthology Series

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Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Malcolm Blackwood as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. Sleep well, listeners… if you can.

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Bonus Episode # 3 – "Home Is Where the Horror Is" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 05.02.2020 47:10

In this bonus episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you two terrifying tales from authors Jeffrey Ebright and Brian von Knoblauch, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about cryptic campgrounds and cantankerous corpses. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXCLUSIVE subscriber-only narrations and inside updates: ht...

S5 Ep4: S5E04 – "Pick Your Poisons" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 02.02.2020 1:30:41

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Eric Scott, E.C. Mann, Colby Newton, and Kristopher Mallory, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about artificial fiends, the not-so-great outdoors, fear-inducing fog, and curious cadavers. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXC...

Bonus Episode # 2 – "Screams in the Night" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 29.01.2020 1:01:21

In this bonus episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you two terrifying classic horror tales from authors W.W. Jacobs and H.P. Lovecraft, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about terrifying tunes and wishes gone wrong. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXCLUSIVE subscriber-only narrations and inside updates: ht...

S5 Ep3: S5E03 – "Truth and Lies" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 26.01.2020 1:20:27

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Amaris J. Gagnon, Thomas O. Wagner, Absinthe Rose, and K.M. Slyfield, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about overseas atrocities, devilish deals, terrifying toys, and fearsome photos. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXCLUS...

Bonus Episode # 1 – "Say Your Prayers" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 22.01.2020 50:17

In this bonus episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you two terrifying tales from authors Aaron Shotwell and Stephan D. Harris, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about devilish deals and paranormal protectors. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXCLUSIVE subscriber-only narrations and inside updates: https://w...

S5 Ep2: S5E02 – "Dark Places" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 19.01.2020 1:46:42

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Umbrello, Alice Thompson, Andrew Scolari, and Kevin Thomas, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about creepy carnivals, terrifying television, psychic shenanigans, and sinister spells. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus access to EXCLUSIV...

S5 Ep1: S5E01 – "Lone Star" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 12.01.2020 1:43:12

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from author StarlessandBibleBlack, all of them part of an interconnected, epic novella-length drama, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, that will ensure you’ll never look at your fellow man the same way again. Sign up to our mailing list to be entered to win monthly giveaways and custom stories, plus acce...

S4 Ep24: S4E24 – "Gruesome Goodbyes" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 08.01.2020 1:06:31

In this SEASON FINALE episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Michael Ward, Travis Brown, Ben Cook, and Ghost_Eye_Tree, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about harrowing heists, local legends, invisible attackers, and creeps that crawl. Season 5 begins next week, and I hope you’ll join me then, for the launch of a brand-new set of 24 incre...

S4 Ep23: S4E23 – "Sinister Solutions" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 01.01.2020 1:04:42

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Kantuno, Jordan Vanhoozer, Seth Paul, and Tim van Kessel, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about eclectic entertainment, ruinous relationships, typographical terror, and hate-filled houses. In this episode, we highlight the RAK Magnetic Wristband: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/rak/ Sign...

S4 Ep22: S4E22 – "Merry Massacre" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 23.12.2019 1:18:11

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you five terrifying tales from authors C.L. McLendon, Derek Hawke, R.D. Smithey, NateJay82, and Jeffrey Ebright, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about unexpected storms, grisly gifts, perilous presents, sickening Santas, and holiday hallucinations. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https...

S4 Ep21: S4E21 – "Out of the Shadows" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 16.12.2019 56:42

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Randomrooroo, Tyler Ouellette, Ryan Peacock, and EverhartofDarkness, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about fearsome figures, ominous obsessions, perilous plans, and oceanside oddities. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast...

S4 Ep20: S4E20 – "An Exercise in the Occult" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 08.12.2019 1:02:11

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from authors J.M. Cennamo, Tobias Wade, and D.D. Howard, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about diabolical boxes, monstrous magic, and vengeful victims. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s4...

S4 Ep19: S4E19 – "Dust and Bones" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 25.11.2019 58:55

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from authors Steven Long, Cameron Suey, and David Knoppel, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about spectral stalkers, sinister storms, and haunting hunts. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s...

S4 Ep18: S4E18 – "Fireside Fables" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 18.11.2019 59:26

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Daniel Martins, Edwin Crowe, Ian Downes, and Andrew Harmon, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about haunting hikes, devilish disabilities, local lore, and irresistible appetites. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/ser...

S4 Ep17: S4E17 – "Birthed in the Dark" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 12.11.2019 50:44

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you five terrifying tales from authors Colin Enteman, Sludgieboy, AimToSnack, Anthony Naranjo, and A.R. Scroggins, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about window watchers, instruments of evil, macabre metamorphosis, gruesome games, and offensive odors. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: htt...

S4 Ep16: S4E16 – "Hunters and Hauntings" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 04.11.2019 52:15

S4 Ep15: S4E15 – "Senseless Senses" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 28.10.2019 1:31:47

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you five terrifying Halloween-themed tales from authors Maddie Kate, The Divine Author, Ralley Zero, Liam Vickers, and Tom Farr, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about terrible traditions, eerie eyes, off-limits attics, malleable memories, and vicious visitors. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories,...

S4 Ep14: S4E14 – "All Hallows Horrors" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 14.10.2019 1:11:24

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying Halloween-themed tales from authors Jeff Miller, Kelly Foster, Adam Davies, and Adam David, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about dastardly delusions, sinister scarecrows, ghastly girls, and waking nightmares. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscaryp...

S4 Ep13: S4E13 – "Scares Everywhere" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 07.10.2019 1:09:13

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from authors Bryce Simmons, Max Minton, and Daniel Martins, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about invading extraterrestrials, evil encounters, and aquatic anomalies. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-...

S4 Ep12: S4E12 – "Paths Less Traveled" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 30.09.2019 1:26:14

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Joe Turner, Daniel Martins, Spuk, and an anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about quixotic cults, subterranean secrets, ominous eyes, and fearful friends. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/sca...

S4 Ep11: S4E11 – "Fear the Future" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 24.09.2019 53:39

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Jackson Barnard, Tim Attewell, N. Harley, and Zacharius Frost, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about cosmic calamities, monster storms, fearsome faces, and technological terrors. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/s...

S4 Ep10: S4E10 – "Dirty Jobs" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 16.09.2019 1:51:27

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from author Nicky Exposito, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about sinister sprits, deadly discoveries, and ominous occupations. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s4e10 Learn more about you...

S4 Ep9: S4E09 – "Creeps in the Deep" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 07.09.2019 1:07:52

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Pen_Phantom13, Lunakinesis, D. Fulkerson, and Anthony M. Rud, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about eight-legged antagonists, wretched rides, secrets in the sea, and invertebrate villains. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypod...

S4 Ep8: S4E08 – "Depraved Depths" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 19.08.2019 1:30:33

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from authors D. Fulkerson, Ryan Brennaman, and C.L. McLendon, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about perilous prisons, oceanic oddities, and karmic repercussions. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-t...

S4 Ep7: S4E07 – "Manifesting Mayhem" – Scary Stories Told in the Dark 08.08.2019 56:41

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you three terrifying tales from authors MinisterOfOwls and Ryan Brennaman, as well as one anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about weird weather, unsettling letters, and not-so-imaginary friends… or is it… fiends? See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: https://www.simplyscarypo...