Another Scary Story From THE HERMIT’S CAVE, and More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0277 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
Why did Joe Lombardi feel compelled to track down and confront Leslie Peavy after 25 years?
Joe Lombardi felt compelled to track down and confront Leslie Peavy because Peavy killed Joe's father, a police officer, 25 years ago, and Joe had been obsessed with getting revenge ever since.
Why did Barney Saunders, the bartender, refuse to help Joe Lombardi identify Leslie Peavy?
Barney Saunders refused to help Joe Lombardi identify Leslie Peavy because he was afraid and did not want to get involved, despite being a friend of Joe's father.
What unexpected discovery did Joe Lombardi make when he finally confronted Leslie Peavy?
Joe Lombardi discovered that Leslie Peavy was his half-brother, and Peavy had been living in Florida under a false name, haunted by guilt over the past.
Why did Jennings, the gas station owner, refuse to cooperate with Lowry and Clicker Benny's investigation into Bats Slagle's racket?
Jennings refused to cooperate with Lowry and Clicker Benny's investigation because he was afraid that Slagle would harm him and his family, and he couldn't prove that Slagle was behind the bombings.
What strategy did the Green Hornet use to expose Bats Slagle's protection racket?
The Green Hornet used a strategy of making it appear that Jennings, one of Slagle's victims, had tried to withhold protection money. This lured Slagle's henchmen to Jennings' gas station, where they were caught by the police.
Why did Malcolm Lane believe that the old Judge's House was haunted by rats?
Malcolm Lane believed the Judge's House was haunted by rats because he heard strange noises and saw a large rat with eyes that reminded him of the judge in a painting, which had been covered up by a patch of fresh canvas.
What role did the alarm bell rope play in the supernatural events at the Judge's House?
The alarm bell rope in the Judge's House was significant because it was used by the ghost of the judge to try and hang Malcolm Lane. The rats, which were spirits or agents of the judge, helped to cut the rope and prevented the ghost from completing his task.
Why did Harry Lime set up a elaborate scheme to swindle Jack Harris out of his money in 'Horseplay'?
Harry Lime set up an elaborate scheme to swindle Jack Harris because he believed that most people, especially those who are gullible, are susceptible to schemes involving fixed horse races and easy money. By making Harris believe in the fixed race, he got him to place large bets and then manipulated the situation to steal his money.
Why did Lawrence Stebbins refuse to leave the Schooner Hotel despite his stepdaughter's concerns?
Lawrence Stebbins refused to leave the Schooner Hotel because he was involved in a macabre game with other elderly residents where they were trying to outlive each other, and he was determined to win the game.
Why did Fred Holcroft confess to murdering his wife and partner to Dan and Taylor in 'Reflected Image'?
Fred Holcroft confessed to murdering his wife and partner to Dan and Taylor because the isolation and loneliness of the desert had driven him to share his dark secrets, and he believed they had seen the ghostly visions of his victims, which led them to his cabin.
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