Dark Stories from the Campfire

S1 E4 Lost Villages

In this episode we present to you two dark stories. Our first concerns a journalist who receives a letter to visit an unknown part of the country, and when he later stumbles upon a deserted village, the fate of its citizens is more haunting that originally thought. Our second story is about a prosperous village, who being visited by four hooded figures, suddenly builds a wall around themselves. But why?
 
Well, hello again. To show our appreciating to all the support you have shown, we have added a bonus story for this episode. We also wanted to let you know that if you are supporting the show we are working on how to thank you especially, with bonus episodes or an advanced copy of our upcoming book of short stories. Whether you chose to support the show or not, we really wanted to thank you for listening and hopefully enjoying what we have presented.

S1 E5 Garden Secrets

For this episode, we present to you three dark stories, that are rather abstract in nature. The first stories concerns an elderly gentleman who begins to see imprints in the snow at his country house, and a figure that is seen by his garden. The second story tells the tale of an inn on the pilgrim road, and when a strange visitor shows up, the guests are left guessing as to the inn's owners fate. In our third dark story, we look at Mr Roberts who take it upon himself to to immortalize images.
Please enjoy.

S1 EB - Ouija Board: A Short History

In our very short history of the ouija board, we explore the origins of the board, to its use for dating, to finally its modern day conceptions.
This special is based off our original video essay.
Please enjoy and thank you for listening.

S1 E6 The Gallows

In this episode we present to you three dark stories. The first one is a tale of a babysitter, who after hearing a strange whistling, does some research only to find an urban legend, and urban legend in which he might be the next victim. Our second story is a dark folktale about a town who mysteriously begins seeing a strange blue light, and the sinister character of Broomstick Henry. For our third dark story, we find a paranormal investigator, who, after receiving a letter asking for help, suddenly becomes ill, and whose only explanation of the disease comes from the contents of the letter and a mysterious Holly Sharpe.
We hope you are enjoying our dark stories. If you have any ideas for themes you would like us to explore, or even have a story idea for yourself, you are welcome to join our little Dark Story community and write us at opheliapublishing@gmail.com.
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S1 E7 By Candleligtht

For this episode we present three dark stories. The first one concerns a magician. After falling on hard times, he makes an agreement with a stranger under a street lamp. But when the agreement is broken, the magician faces dire consequences. Our second story is about a young woman, who is recruited to housesit for her sister. During a power outage, the young woman begins hearing strange noises and is forced confront a figure on the stairs. For our third dark story, we listen to a sailor as he describes being cast away from his ship, landing on a deserted island, and stumbling upon a cave. However, the cave holds darker secrets that the sailor was ready to face.
We hope you are enjoying our dark stories. Season One is nearly wrapped up, and we will be making an announcement concerning season two shortly. Follow us on Twitter (@dark_campfire) to get updates on stories and the podcast, as well as any odd rambling we might have.
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S1 E8 Halloween Stories

Happy Halloween, everyone! This is our Halloween episode and we have four dark stories for you. For our first dark story, we find a young apprentice huddled in fear next to his master, for he has conjured a spirit he could not control. For our second dark story, a young boy, excited for the Great Pumpkin, finds an odd box in his room. But when the box it open, the boy begins to act strangely, and his mother begins to wonder who he really is. For our third dark story, a gentleman, on his way home, finds an odd object in the road. But when the man starts acting frantically, the source of his disturbance is not what he expected. For our forth and final dark story, we follow a group of friends on their way to a party. But when they meet a newcomer to the town, who begins asking questions, a strange ritual is revealed.
Thank you for listening. This now concludes season one of our dark stories. Be sure to follow us on Twitter @dark_campfire for updates on Season Two. We would like to thank everyone who listened, enjoyed our stories, and supported us throughout our first season. Thank you very much. We will be taking some time off so we can prepare for season two, so there will be no new stories for the upcoming weeks. Stay safe out there, and we will see you for season two.
Also, don't forget to check out Mighty Fine Adventures, which is also apart of the Ophelia Podcast Network.
Thank you.

S1 E9 Thanksgiving Stories

Hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire. This is our bonus Thanksgiving stories. For this episode we present to you three dark stories that all take place on Thanksgiving. Our first dark story concerns a Thanksgiving meal that doubles as a major social event. But when the host produces a pack of Tarot cards and reveals the dark secret behind them, the guests are left speechless. For our second dark story, we travel to a small town where one of its residents has discovered the true story of the town’s Thanksgiving folk tale, a true story that town would rather forget. For our third and final dark story, we follow a loving relationship from how they met on Thanksgiving, to their first date, and the birth of their child. But, everything has a price.
As always, thank you for listening. If you would like to support the show, follow the links below. For updates on the podcast or if you just want to talk about horror, writing, or literature in general, contact us on Twitter @dark_campfire.
Thank you.

S1 E10 Christmas Stories

Well, hello. Welcome to Dark Stories from the Campfire's Christmas episode. Today we present to you three dark tales that take place on Christmas. Our first dark tale involves a young surgeon, who, when home for Christmas dinner, finds himself attending a seance. And when the ghostly image that is conjured reminds him of a misdeed, the surgeon is forced to make a confession. For our second dark story, an anthropologist sets out on their first field study, but when she hears a story of an ancient spirit, she might be in deeper trouble then she realizes. For our final dark story, an annual Christmas party is underway, but when the guest of honor finally arrives, the guests have more on their minds than dancing.
Thank you so much for listening. This concluded our storytelling this year. We will return next year with The Strange Case of Florence Winterfeld. Also, be on the look out for Ophelia Publishing's first book: Beneath these Garden Walls. Details coming next year.
While you are at it, be sure to also listen to Mighty Fine Adventures, a fun travel podcast were we discuss our love of travel.
If you would like to get in contact, you can read me on Twitter @dark_campfire.
Thank you all for listening and supporting the show. We will see you back here next year! Be safe and have a great holiday season.