The Dark Volumes Podcast

An interesting case of "maybe magic, maybe mundane" in the French countryside. Does the narrator truly have a cursed family lineage? Narrated by: Russell Archey Music: Tension by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Royalty Free Music by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Mysterious incantations from on ancient, incomplete book found in a dreary place of questionable sanity. The sentence gets worse the more you read it, yet the narrator of this episode continued down that dark rabbit hole until he discovered more than he bargained for. Narration: Russell Archey Music: CURSE by Mehul ShaRma | https://www.instagram.com/mehul_sharmaofficial/ Royalty Free Music by http...

Your friendly neighborhood narrator is providing you with a read today from the third book in his dark fantasy trilogy "The Obscured Throne." This story is set in the dying world of Alda. You can read about the struggles and terrors within the trilogies pages, but here is one tale focused on the love of one sister for another, the tragedy that befalls them, and the fate she chooses.

Scrooge had his ghosts, and so do we. The Dark Volumes never rests (so it is with the strange and the damned), therefore we present to you a Christmas-themed episode. If the lights are too much for your shadowy soul, give this haunting tell a try and refresh your spooky batteries during all this holiday cheer. Narration: Russell Archey Music: "Jingle Bells - Dark Orchestral" by Lucas King

With mysterious and haunting imagery, this story by Poe is truly unique reading. Now, you can indulge in an engaging aural experience regarding a demon's fable from within a strange tomb. Narrated by Russell Archey Music: Cicadas by Scott Buckley | https://soundcloud.com/scottbuckleyMusic promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons / Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https...

Storms and weird houses. A horror staple. This one come with a tasty twist. Narrated by Russell Archey Music "Desolation" by Lucas King

Published in 1892, this story is considered one of the great early works of writing, especially in regards to horror, that discusses the mental strains women faced in the late 19th century. It will also speak to anyone who suffers from feeling alone. The walls closing in. Isolation that strains your sanity. And, of course, a common horror trope...the color yellow. Narrated by Russell Archey Music...

"Ghosts of Alda," the second volume of your friendly Dark Volumes narrator Russell Archey's dark fantasy horror trilogy, is available on audiobook. This particular story deals with a nameless acolyte in the fiendish Black Gnarl cult and their excitement of their upcoming initiation. This will move them into the cult proper, giving them access to more inner workings and secrets that they so desire....

A popular beastie in today's culture; it holds much more significance with the Algonquian peoples with which it originated. It's also known as the "witiko" and "weeghteko" among others. Originally it was a malevolent spirit or even just a particularly wicked individual, with variations in representation among whichever local folklore it was associated with. Modern variations introduced a cannibali...

A popular beastie in today's culture; it holds much more significance with the Algonquian peoples with which it originated. It's also known as the "witiko" and "weeghteko" among others. Originally it was a malevolent spirit or even just a particularly wicked individual, with variations in representation among whichever local folklore it was associated with. Modern variations introduced a cannibali...

A popular beastie in today's culture; it holds much more significance with the Algonquian peoples with which it originated. It's also known as the "witiko" and "weeghteko" among others. Originally it was a malevolent spirit or even just a particularly wicked individual, with variations in representation among whichever local folklore it was associated with. Modern variations introduced a cannibali...

A popular beastie in today's culture; it holds much more significance with the Algonquian peoples with which it originated. It's also known as the "witiko" and "weeghteko" among others. Originally it was a malevolent spirit or even just a particularly wicked individual, with variations in representation among whichever local folklore it was associated with. Modern variations introduced a cannibali...

The episode that checks all of the creepy boxes: creepy village, creepy villagers, creepy rituals, creepy church, creepy cave. All wrapped up in a 20-minute story from a master of horror: H.P. Lovecraft. Music: Horror by Alex-Productions | https://onsound.eu/ Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.o...

Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming one of the most divisive topics in the world today. There's no shortage of horror stories, movies, comics, and video games with evil or out-of-control AI as a theme, but few reach the depravity and insidiousness of Harlan Ellison's "AM" (Allied Mastercomputer/Adaptive Manipulator/Aggressive Menace). Perhaps this episode will change your mind about our soon-...

The Dark Volumes are back from a long hiatus (things can twisty in the spaces between time and reality, where we drink with abominations and party with eldritch beings). But, this new episode returns with a story from author Aaron Ballard, from his book, "All the Monsters are Here: Thirteen Spooky Tales." Enjoy this brand new story complete with a more engaging, audio-oriented twist from our good...

H.P. Lovecraft, horror master and creator of the Cthulhu mythos, wrote this story when he was only 14 years old. It's simple, some may call predictable, but sometimes it's nice to sit back and return to the basics.

A late 19th Century seminal work of horror. Just one more example of why the woods are so damned terrifying.

Alisha Galvan is the author of "A Path Through the Forest." Her book includes "The Vessel," available to listen to on Episode 23 of The Dark Volumes. Her interview includes her thoughts on writing, horror, her inspirations, and a little preemptive peak at her upcoming novel, "Bitter Crown of Thistle."

Playing with dark, forbidden things has never boded well for anyone, no matter the intent or purpose. One has to wonder if it will work out for the narrator of this story from author Alisha Galvan..."The Vessel" is a part of her collection, "A Path Through the Forest." If you enjoyed this story, check out her book and listen to her discuss the story and her thoughts on writing and horror in her au...

A tale as old as time...no, not that one. A curious man investigates a curious mystery and finds more than he could imagined. Enjoy this story set in 19th century Sweden and published in 1904 in James' Ghost Stories of the Antiquary.

The chilling tale of love, death, hauntings, and the secrets of the Ockram family concludes in this episode. Vile old patriarch Sir Hugh Ockram's secret is finally revealed. But, what does it hold in store for son and his betrothed?

F. Marion Crawford is considered a master of ghost stories. This particular tale was published in 1911 and features a macabre mix of family drama, secrets, and haunting imagery.

Lovecraft, well, loved writing about secrets of the old world that modern (for his day) gentlemenly types just couldn't stay away from...even if it was for their own good. A lot of Greek gods and mythology in this story about a mysterious swamp and local beliefs tread on by yet another wannabe aristrocrat in the early 20th century.

Music is powerful in many ways. It can have psychological, emotional, and even physical effects. Apparently, in some cases, even supernatural...

The grand finale: Cthulhu himself makes his appearance and the final findings of our narrator are revealed. The description of R'lyeh itself does a great job of making you "see" non-euclidean ruins and how a place somehow outside of space and time would feel like trying to traverse on our physical plane. Enjoy the finale of the "The Call of Cthulhu"