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

Not every horror comes with footsteps. Some appear only when you’re alone. Some speak in voices you almost recognize. And some… are already inside the room. In this chilling collection, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to explore five unnerving tales where the true danger isn’t what hunts—it’s what waits. From backwoods silence and desert echoes to forgotten fields and shifting paths, ea...

In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, five travelers cross unseen thresholds—into places that shouldn’t exist, and truths that shouldn’t be spoken. A locked door no blueprint will acknowledge. A midnight walk that leads through the city’s forgotten skin. A voice that whispers your choices before you make them. Join Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood as they explore forbidden pla...

Some doors are locked for a reason. Join Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood for a descent into the unseen corners of our world—places boarded up, forgotten, or whispered about in hushed tones. In this haunting collection of tales, you’ll encounter sealed hallways, rooms best left unopened, and echoes of things that never really left. These are stories of thresholds crossed and warnings ignored, where...

You clicked “I Agree” — but did you read the fine print? In this unnerving installment of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, hosts Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to explore a chilling future where convenience comes with a cost, and compliance is no longer optional. Five tales unravel the hidden dangers lurking in the systems we trust — from biotech miracles and wearable upgrades to invisi...

A forgotten relic, a long-lost manuscript, a simple discovery beneath the soil—each carries a history that was never truly laid to rest. In tonight’s episode, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood invite you to step into the shadows, where the past lingers like a whisper in the dark, waiting for the right moment to return. Old debts must be settled. Secrets demand to be unearthed. And some objects aren’...

Some rules are meant to be followed. Others exist for reasons you’ll never fully understand. But one thing is certain—ignoring them comes at a cost. In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood present five terrifying tales where the rules aren’t just guidelines… they’re the only thing keeping the darkness at bay. A late-night job comes with an unusua...

When the past refuses to stay buried, when the sky itself betrays the laws of nature, when the line between legend and reality blurs beyond recognition—some truths are too terrifying to ignore. Tonight’s episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark delves into five unsettling tales that will test the limits of human perception and defy rational explanation. A government project long thought abandoned...

Shadows aren’t just a play of light and darkness—they are forces of their own, lurking in the unseen corners of our world. In this haunting episode, Scary Stories Told in the Dark delves into stories where the lines between reality and nightmare blur, and the darkness demands something in return. From an eerie disappearance that challenges the very fabric of time to a chilling experiment that push...

"Once upon a time..."—a phrase that promises wonder, adventure, and happily-ever-afters. But what if the stories you thought you knew were only half the truth? In this chilling episode, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood take you deep into the forgotten corners of folklore, where familiar tales twist into something far more sinister. A voice from the depths that sings in harmony with the lost, a chil...

Some structures are meant to stand the test of time. Others refuse to be forgotten. In this chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood guide you through tales of places that were never meant to be revisited—where doors open on their own, walls shift in the dark, and the echoes of the past refuse to fade. From shadowed apartments and crumbling homesteads to...

Some things are meant to stay hidden. Tonight, join master storyteller Otis Jiry and his eerie companion Malcolm Blackwood as they unearth chilling tales of secrets buried beneath time, flesh, and earth. In this episode, you’ll encounter ancient hunger lurking beneath old floorboards, whispering shadows creeping through fractured walls, and the ominous weight of forgotten things demanding to be re...

Step into the unknown with Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood as they unravel tales that blur the boundaries between our world and the mysteries that lie beyond. In this spine-tingling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, doors appear where they shouldn’t, ancient artifacts whisper forbidden secrets, and a frozen palace harbors unimaginable dangers. Each story will draw you deeper into the shad...

What does it take to endure the impossible? To escape the inescapable? To uncover the truth when every shadow seems to hold a secret? In tonight’s chilling episode, Otis Jiry and special guest Malcolm Blackwood invite you to explore the razor-thin line between survival and surrender. From sinister whispers in the dead of night to isolated places where the only enemy might be yourself, these five t...

Step into the shadows where reality and nightmare collide. In this bone-chilling episode, Otis Jiry invites you on a journey through five haunting tales that unravel the ordinary to reveal the extraordinary. From paths that twist through time to objects that harbor sinister secrets, and whispers from the darkness that may hold deadly truths, each story will pull you deeper into a realm where the f...

Step into the abyss with Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Season 16, Episode 15. Hosted by Otis Jiry and his enigmatic neighbor Malcolm Blackwood, this episode delves into tales of unrelenting dread, cosmic mysteries, and the chilling unknown. As doors are breached, shadows stir, and ancient forces awaken, each story pulls you deeper into a world where the ordinary collides with the terrifying. Bra...

As winter’s chill settles in, so do the shadows that creep beneath the snow. In this frostbitten installment of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood present five haunting tales that will leave you cold to the bone. From forgotten folklore and relentless winter storms to unspeakable terrors unearthed from icebound depths, these stories explore the darker side of the seaso...

In this festive yet chilling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, Otis Jiry and Malcolm Blackwood deliver five spine-tingling tales that intertwine the warmth of holiday cheer with bone-chilling terror. From a neighbor's peculiar holiday decorations to a supernatural broadcast haunting college students, these stories uncover the dark undercurrents of the season. Featuring contributions from...

Step into the shadowed corners of the unknown with Otis Jiry and his enigmatic neighbor, Malcolm Blackwood, as they unveil four harrowing tales of terror. From hidden ruins and uncanny whispers to forbidden texts and unsettling small-town secrets, each story promises a descent into a world where reality bends and fear reigns supreme. These chilling narratives will grip you with dread and keep you...

Featured Authors: Nicky Exposito, Craig Groshek, and Finn McCool. Upon finding a book of folklore, Otis and Malcolm trade stories about how legends come to be. In the first, a young woman tries to bargain with a member of a ghost ship crew to save those onboard her own. In the second, a man brushes aside stories of fatal accidents along a stretch of road...until he must travel that road himself on...

Featured Authors: Michael Yowell, Tobias Wade, and Craig Groshek. Camping is a good time to talk about anything and everything, and so it is that Otis and Malcolm have decided to trade stories while out under the cool air of the night sky. In the first story, a hard luck homeless man finds a rare opportunity for home...but this home might just be a little too welcoming. In the second, a chance to...

Featured Authors: N.M. Brown, Craig Groshek, and Nick Carlson. Enjoy a nice, pleasant evening with friends and a good, delicious round of stories. In the first, a simple wish made in kindness leads to horrendous, unintended consequences. In the second, a family down on its luck receives a present that promises good tidings...but it doesn't work for free. In the third, one fateful Thanksgiving meal...

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...

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 lik...

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 ac...

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 f...