“DEAD HANDS REACHING” and 9 More #RetroRadio Stories! EP0275 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
Why did Siculus Loughbridge leave a premonition of a third visitor in 'The Golden Cauldron'?
Siculus Loughbridge felt a presence and sensed someone, something out there, so he let Mr. Spencer out of the car to look around. This premonition turned out to be true when Julie Chandler, the third visitor, arrived at the castle.
Why did Brad Spencer suspect everyone in the castle in 'The Golden Cauldron'?
Brad Spencer's suspicion was aroused after a gunshot fired through his window, which he deduced came from a .38 revolver, the same type of gun Julie Chandler had in her purse. He also noticed inconsistencies in the stories told by the castle's inhabitants, particularly regarding the murder of Lady Elaine and the disappearance of her husband, Sir Lawrence.
Why did Dennis Wentworth III refuse to leave the castle in 'The Golden Cauldron'?
Dennis was reluctant to leave the castle because he was afraid of being mauled by the murderer, Sir Lawrence, who was believed to be at large. He wanted to stay and find out more about the mysterious events, despite his initial fear.
Why did Captain Bull Harrison and Foggy plot to kill the native divers in 'Six Who Did Not Die'?
Captain Bull Harrison and Foggy planned to kill the native divers to keep the location of the pearl bed a secret, ensuring they could return and claim the pearls for themselves without sharing the profits.
Why did Linda Fersham claim that the Major was guilty in 'The Devil and Mr. O'?
Linda Fersham initially claimed that the Major was guilty to protect her new boyfriend, Sergeant Wheeler, who was actually responsible for the black market activities and the murder. She lied to shield him from the investigation.
Why did Alan Blaine in 'Dead Hands Reaching' start collecting strange stones?
Alan Blaine collected strange stones because they reminded him of the unique and mysterious nature of his town. He was also influenced by the voice from beyond, which advised him to look for and collect these stones, potentially to understand more about his own strange condition.
Why did Inspector Markham suspect Lily Spangler in 'Spangler’s Attic'?
Inspector Markham suspected Lily Spangler because she had a strong motive to kill Joyce, her husband’s first wife, and she was the last person seen with Joyce before her disappearance. Additionally, Lily’s behavior and the discovery of Joyce’s body in the attic room supported his suspicions.
Why did Mrs. Flint in 'Spangler’s Attic' leave the attic key with Mr. Spangler?
Mrs. Flint left the attic key with Mr. Spangler because she was superstitious and afraid of the dark, damp attic. She wanted to ensure that a man would be the one to enter and search the attic, rather than her.
Why did Brad Spencer in 'The Golden Cauldron' decide to stay and investigate the murder?
Brad Spencer decided to stay and investigate the murder of Lady Elaine because he was intrigued by the mystery and suspected that the murderer was still at large in the castle. He wanted to uncover the truth and help bring the killer to justice.
Why did the voice in 'Dead Hands Reaching' try to lure Alan Blaine to the Bone House?
The voice in 'Dead Hands Reaching' lured Alan Blaine to the Bone House because it wanted to keep him trapped and prevent him from escaping the town. The voice was a manifestation of the town's dark secret and wanted to maintain the status quo.
- A recent murder of Lady Elaine and the disappearance of her husband, Sir Lawrence, are investigated alongside a centuries-old Druid legend.
- A golden cauldron is believed to be buried with the skeletons of Archdruid Albion and Helen.
- The tourists' investigation involves interactions with various characters, including an old resident believed to have been an archdruid himself, and ultimately reveals the truth behind the murder and disappearance.
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