There are places we instinctively know not to go. The woods beyond the old fence. The forgotten chamber sealed beneath centuries of dust. The distant glow that beckons from the darkness, promising wonder while concealing something far older—and infinitely more patient. In this unsettling episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, childhood curiosity collides with unspeakable terror, while a brilliant scholar uncovers a mystery so profound it threatens to erase him from history itself.
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⏰ NAVIGATION / FEATURED STORIES: ✦ 00:00 - Episode Start ✦ 03:08 - "By the Light of the Firefly" by Luke Weller (performed by Malcolm Blackwood) ✦ 15:07 - "They Die Nameless" by Aaron Shotwell (performed by Malcolm Blackwood)
PODCAST EPISODE SUMMARY
"By the Light of the Firefly" by Luke Weller — What begins as a nostalgic summer evening of chasing fireflies becomes a terrifying journey beyond the safety of home when a young boy follows an unusually bright light deep into the woods. As familiar sounds fade and the forest reveals unsettling secrets, he finds himself trapped in a place where childhood wonder gives way to primal fear. A haunting coming-of-age nightmare that transforms one innocent decision into an unforgettable encounter with the unknown.
"They Die Nameless" by Aaron Shotwell — Driven by a lifelong fascination with ancient Egypt, historian Adam James receives a rare opportunity to study two mysterious royal sarcophagi connected to Tutankhamun's family. But hidden within the relics lies a discovery that defies reason and awakens forces long buried by history itself. As his obsession deepens, the boundaries between scholarship, memory, and identity begin to unravel in this chilling tale of forbidden knowledge, forgotten names, and the terrible cost of uncovering secrets meant to remain lost forever.
PODCAST EPISODE CREDITS Hosted by: Malcolm Blackwood Stories Written by: Luke Weller and Aaron Shotwell Stories Performed by: Malcolm Blackwood Stories Produced and Mastered by: Aaron Sawicki Host Script by: Craig Groshek Episode Artwork: Craig Groshek Video Render by: Craig Groshek Logo and Podcast Concept: Craig Groshek Podcast Intro Theme: Felipe Ojeda
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