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“HE WOKE UP DEAD!” | 11 Dark or Paranormal #RetroRadio Stories! EP0276 #WeirdDarkness

2024/12/18
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Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved

People
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Dr. Weird
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E.G. Marshall
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Edward D’Souza
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Fate (叙述者)
J
John Campbell Jr.
J
John Dixon Carr
L
Les Weinroth
叙述者
Topics
E.G. Marshall认为人无法真正生活在过去,只能活在当下并走向未来。他讲述了一个警察将一个精神错乱的男人送回家,男人声称自己回到了过去,并试图证明自己与过去的恋人重逢,但最终发现这只是幻觉的故事。这个故事探讨了人们对过去、现在和未来的看法,以及对死亡的理解。

Deep Dive

Key Insights

Why did Bill Harlow believe he could bring back his past life with Zelda?

Bill Harlow believed he could bring back his past life with Zelda by finding the little black stone he had given her 35 years ago, which he thought was a key to traveling back in time.

Why did the neighborhood of Morrissey's bar disappear by 1985?

The neighborhood of Morrissey's bar disappeared by 1985 due to urban decay and the demolition of buildings to make way for new development.

Why did Victor Wakeman attempt to keep the Heisler jewels?

Victor Wakeman attempted to keep the Heisler jewels to secure a higher position in the civilian staff, which he believed he deserved based on his discovery.

Why did Doc Savage and his team go to the lost city of the thousand-headed man?

Doc Savage and his team went to the lost city of the thousand-headed man to rescue Lucille Copeland, whose father's expedition was missing, and to uncover the treasure the cult was after.

Why did Gregory Raymond start planning a murder of his brother John?

Gregory Raymond started planning a murder of his brother John to gain control of the Raymond Foundation and use its resources to pursue his research into the mysteries of death.

Why did Hermione's plans for a surprise Christmas present backfire?

Hermione's plans for a surprise Christmas present backfired because she arranged for the cellar to be excavated, which would have exposed the body of her murdered husband, revealing her crime.

Why did Roger Thornton plan to murder his wife Frieda?

Roger Thornton planned to murder his wife Frieda to gain access to her wealth and to remove the obstacles to his ambition and his relationship with his mistress.

Why did Antoine stay in the rural French farm despite the terrible treatment?

Antoine stayed in the rural French farm despite the terrible treatment because he was obsessed with painting the suffering and beauty of the young girl Anneliese, and he believed this would make him a great artist.

Why did the river in the story symbolize both creation and destruction?

The river symbolized both creation and destruction because it nourished the land and supported life, but it also had the power to flood and destroy, reflecting the dual nature of natural forces and human actions.

Chapters
This chapter explores the possibility of time travel, using the story of Bill Harlow who mysteriously travels back in time to his youth. The discussion touches upon the nature of time and the human desire to relive past moments of happiness.
  • Time travel is a theoretical possibility accepted by science.
  • The past, present, and future are intertwined.
  • The human desire to relive past moments of happiness can lead to delusion.

Shownotes Transcript

Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate)Info on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScream)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:56.000 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Come Back With Me” (July 02, 1975)00:48:08.149 = Diary of Fate, “Victor Wakeman” (June 29, 1948) ***WD01:16:23.629 = Dimension X, “The Roads Must Roll” (September 01, 1950) ***WD01:47:57.909 = Doc Savage, “The Deadly Treasure” (December 23, 1985)02:12:35.599 = The Strange Dr. Weird, “He Woke Up Dead” (March 27, 1945)02:25:02.009 = Eleventh Hour, “Cast a Giant Shadow” (ADU) ***WD02:48:51.539 = Escape, “Back For Christmas” (December 24, 1947)03:18:26.899 = Murder By Experts, “Two Coffins To Fill” (July 04, 1949)03:48:07.559 = Exploring Tomorrow, “Adventure of the Beauty Queen” (June 25, 1958) WD04:07:56.689 = BBC Fear on 4, “By The River, Fontainebleau” (ADU)04:37:38.759 = Five After The Hour, “Song of the River” (June 06, 1945)05:01:39.684 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low QualityWD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0276