Would You Want To be THE MAN WHO KNEW EVERYTHING?: 11 #RetroRadio Stories! EP0266 #WeirdDarkness
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, Supernatural, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
Deep Dive
Why did Julia visit her Uncle Caleb?
Julia visited her Uncle Caleb after her father's death, seeking a quiet retreat and to satisfy a long-held curiosity about the relative her father was reluctant to discuss.
What was unusual about Caleb's home, Oblivion?
Oblivion was situated at the top of a long stairway, had a laboratory filled with herbs and specimens, a bedroom seemingly prepared for Julia's deceased aunt, and a garden laid out like a cemetery with poisonous plants.
Why were John and Emily suspicious of Caleb?
John and Emily, neighbors who only visited during certain times of the year, became suspicious of Caleb due to his secretive behavior with visitors, the presence of what they believed were tombstones in the garden, and the discovery of clothes and a wallet belonging to a man named James Flanders.
What did John discover in the garden?
John uncovered two coffins buried in Caleb's garden, one large and one small, leading him to believe Caleb had buried bodies there.
What was Caleb's explanation for the items and coffins found on his property?
Caleb claimed the clothes and wallet belonged to Jamie, a derelict he took in who later died, and that the smaller coffin was for a boy named Robin, a runaway he cared for who also died. He also stated his intention to be buried beside his wife, Julia, in the garden.
Why did Caleb rush to the train station?
Caleb rushed to the station on Wednesday to throw a switch, realizing he had forgotten to fix a jammed switch that would cause a head-on collision between the freight train and the passenger train.
How did Caleb die?
Caleb died throwing himself in front of the freight train to prevent it from colliding with the passenger train.
What happened to Julia after Caleb's death?
Julia inherited Oblivion and continued to live there, reporting the deaths of Jamie and Robin. They were buried in the garden alongside Caleb and Aunt Julia.
What was the cause of Leroux's paralysis and death in "Creeps By Night: Walking Dead"?
The natives believed Leroux murdered a beggar and used voodoo rituals, including graveyard dirt and potentially poisons, to induce paralysis and death as revenge.
What is a zombie according to Haitian beliefs?
A zombie is a corpse brought back to life through voodoo rituals, becoming a living dead person enslaved to the bokor's will.
What was the outcome of the events at the Haitian plantation?
Leroux died and was turned into a zombie. Miss Carlisle, after witnessing the ritual, was found and returned to the cottage. Later, Leroux, as a zombie, appeared at the cottage window before being found dead in his hut.
Why was Maryvale unoccupied for five years in "Dark Fantasy: Funeral Arrangements Completed"?
Maryvale was unoccupied because its owner, Priscilla Longacre, was presumed dead after her body disappeared following a murder attempt. The innkeeper, Jason, had spread rumors she became a zombie.
What was Dr. Hiley's true motive in "Dark Fantasy: Funeral Arrangements Completed"?
Dr. Hiley wanted to acquire Maryvale for himself because he knew it contained a hidden treasure of three tons of silver.
Why was Lee Masters investigating the arsonist in "Sounds of Darkness: Fire Down Below"?
Lee Masters, intrigued by the arsonist's methods and escape from the theater, was investigating the case because he was interested in the workings of the criminal mind.
How did Lee Masters deduce Dr. Haig's involvement with the arsonist?
Masters deduced Haig's involvement through Koretsky's cryptic boasting, Haig's knowledge of criminals and escape methods, and his mention of sewers.
What was the cause of Ryan's silence after the accident in "Ice Scream"?
Ryan's trauma from witnessing his parents' car go through the ice and his own near-drowning caused him to become silent and withdrawn, reliving the event in his mind.
Why did Erica ask Andrew to take Ryan to the lake in "Ice Scream"?
Erica asked Andrew because Ryan trusted him, as Andrew had helped Ryan through his trauma after the accident and had previously accompanied Erica to the lake.
What happened to Ryan at the lake in "Ice Scream"?
While visiting the site of his parents' accident, Ryan fell through the ice and drowned in the same channel where his parents had died.
Why did Axel want to win the Sailor Sweepstakes in "Devil and Mr. O: Three Thousand Dollars"?
Axel, a sailor for 13 years, wanted to win the $3,000 prize to buy a farm for his family after losing his savings in a bank failure.
Why did Tony kill Axel in "Devil and Mr. O: Three Thousand Dollars"?
Tony, driven by greed and opportunity, killed Axel to steal the winning sweepstakes ticket and claim the $3,000 for himself.
What was the significance of the "farmer" in "Devil and Mr. O: Three Thousand Dollars"?
"Farmer" was the name Axel used on the winning sweepstakes ticket, representing his dream of owning a farm. Tony used this name to haunt Axel after his death.
What was Nelson Walker's motive for impersonating Enrico Gage in "Diary of Fate: Nelson Walker"?
After witnessing Gage's death in a plane crash and seeing the $75,000 check in his briefcase, Nelson decided to steal Gage's identity and the check to become wealthy.
How was Nelson Walker's crime discovered in "Diary of Fate: Nelson Walker"?
Trudy Masters, an acquaintance of Nelson, recognized him in Honolulu and discovered his impersonation after checking airline records and realizing he had lied about his arrival.
What ultimately led to Nelson Walker's demise in "Diary of Fate: Nelson Walker"?
After killing Trudy Masters, Nelson hid in an air express crate to escape. During a storm, the pilot jettisoned the crate, causing Nelson to suffocate and fall to his death.
Why did the Martians hire Sid Ryan in "Dimension X: The Parade"?
The Martians hired Ryan to orchestrate a publicity campaign for their invasion, using the guise of a movie premiere to mask their true intentions.
What was the true nature of the Martian parade in "Dimension X: The Parade"?
The Martian parade was not a publicity stunt for a movie, but the actual Martian invasion force disguised as a parade.
What was the "product" being sold by the Martians in "Dimension X: The Parade"?
The Martians were not selling a product, but the "concept of invasion," using publicity and the public's disbelief to mask their true intentions of conquering Earth.
How did Jerry Fenton gain the ability to read minds in "The Strange Dr. Weird: The Man Who Knew Everything"?
Jerry Fenton discovered that Randor the Mystic's mind-reading abilities came from special doped cough drops and stole the recipe after killing Randor.
Why did Jerry Fenton's plan to steal the payroll fail in "The Strange Dr. Weird: The Man Who Knew Everything"?
Jerry's plan failed because he relied on reading the treasurer's mind, who was unaware of a secret compartment in the truck where the actual payroll was hidden.
What was the consequence of Jerry Fenton's reliance on mind-reading in "The Strange Dr. Weird: The Man Who Knew Everything"?
Jerry's reliance on mind-reading led to his death. He believed the truck driver's gun was unloaded because the driver thought it was, only to be shot when the driver pulled the trigger.
Why was 1273 Cluelo sentenced in "Eleventh Hour: Box"?
1273 Cluelo was initially sentenced for two hours for inquiring about Shakespeare, whose works were banned. Later, they were sentenced again for possessing and listening to forbidden music.
What effect did the music from the box have on the enforcers in "Eleventh Hour: Box"?
The music from the box had a soporific effect on the enforcers, disrupting their ability to monitor thoughts and enforce rules.
What was the plan to counteract Hostard's control in "Eleventh Hour: Box"?
The plan was to distribute recordings of the soporific music to overload the enforcers and disrupt their thought control, allowing people to think freely and reclaim their past.
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