A Visit To This Hotel May Be Your “LAST VISIT!”: 11 Dark #RetroRadio Stories! EP0280 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
Why did Augusta Sanderson feel she had to kill Dr. Howells?
Augusta felt Dr. Howells had stolen her scientific discovery, a new species of highly nutritious purple clover that could double the output of milk in impoverished regions. She was deeply upset and thought killing him would rid her of her demons.
Why did Dusty Lazare frame Angles for the murders of Slugger and Dahl?
Dusty Lazare did not frame Angles. He was innocent of the murders and had an alibi. The real culprit was Minnie, a former knife-thrower and friend of Dusty, who was hired by Angles to carry out the murders.
Why did Dr. Halstead choose to get drunk on a remote island?
Dr. Halstead was in a deep depression after a series of personal and professional failures, including a patient's death under his knife and a strained marriage. He sought escape through rum and heat, believing the island was small enough to isolate him from his past.
Why did Sheila Emery feel the need to help her husband Frank Emery with his plan to fake his own suicide?
Sheila was unaware of Frank's plan to embezzle money and fake his suicide. She only helped him because he was distraught and told her he needed to go away to clear his mind. She believed he was planning a temporary retreat, not a permanent escape.
Why did the locals in Eternity Cove seem to know everything about the Londons before they arrived?
The locals, particularly the man at the desk, knew about the Londons because he was the same person they had picked up as a hitchhiker earlier. This man, along with possibly others in the town, was part of a sinister scheme to trap and disappear the Londons.
Why did Anne Fordyce feel the need to keep the secret of the cottage's mysterious occupant from her husband David?
Anne was captivated by the cottage's mysterious occupant, who seemed to be helping her with household tasks. She felt a strange connection and dependence on the occupant, which she feared would be shattered if David found out. Her silence was fueled by a desire to keep the magic of the place alive.
Why did Peggy Fordyce feel responsible for her husband David's reaction to the cottage's transformation?
Peggy felt responsible because she had grown to depend on the help of the mysterious occupant, which she realized was making David feel marginalized and unneeded. She felt that her growing reliance on the occupant was the reason for David's distress and ultimate tragedy.
Why did the monster in the horror picture only have power for the last hour of the year?
The monster's power was limited to the last hour of the year, as per the script written by Ramsey. This restriction was created to add a unique and time-pressured element to the plot, making the monster's appearances more suspenseful and contained.
Why did Keith Slater and Sheila Emery conspire to frame Frank Emery for murder?
Keith Slater and Sheila Emery conspired to frame Frank Emery to eliminate him and take control of the $60,000 he had embezzled. Keith wanted to run the company, and Sheila was initially unaware of the full extent of Frank's crimes and was manipulated into helping.
- Augusta Sanderson, a female agriculturalist, is accused of murdering Dr. Howells.
- She claims to have developed a new feed grass that could save millions of lives, but Howells is credited with the discovery.
- The investigation explores themes of gender inequality in science, ambition, and the unreliable nature of memory.
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