Otis Jiry's Scary Stories Told in the Dark: A Horror Anthology Series

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Katie H., Phil Zona, Maya Ellert, Jacob Newell, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about ominous openings, unforgettable footage, malevolent motels, and books with bite. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e22

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from Sarah Kearsey, Peter Shilston, Michael T. Guidry, and an anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about dreadful darkness, cavernous crypts, paranormal pacts, and fiendish faculty. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e21

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors N. Christ, Keith Daniels, Alex Lowe, and Alex Taylor, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about repulsive reflections, fearsome forests, bone-chilling books, and lurid legends. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e20

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Jacob Beach, Josh M. Parker, Spyda Barnes, and InfernalNightmare333, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about nefarious numbers, villainous visitors, macabre melodies, and paranormal predators. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e19

Thanks to this show’s podcast network Audioboom, we’re giving you an early sneak preview of their newest show Dead Man Talking. Dead Man Talking investigates the death row confessions of the famous Railroad Killer to see if he was lying in order to slow down his journey to the execution chamber... or if was he even more sinister than anyone could have imagined. Enjoy the sneak preview and subscribe now wherever you find your favorite podcasts, and follow them on Twitter at the handle: @DeadManPodcast, all one word. And don’t forget to leave a review and a kind word, and let them know that Otis Jiry sent you.

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Brandon Wills, Keith Daniels, Danielle Hamilton, and CuriousInsect, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about cryptid encounters, heightened horrors, ominous omens, and inhuman entities. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e18

Good evening, everyone! Halloween is coming up, and that means it’s the perfect time to listen to all the creepy fiction horror podcasts the web has to offer! With that said, I have something very special to share with you today: a first-hand look at Darkest Night, the binaural audio drama from my good friend, and host of The NoSleep Podcast, David Cummings! Among the nightmarish podcast offerings available this spooky season, The NoSleep Podcast is one the podfathers of them all, with two successful U.S. tours and over 100 million downloads. And October is an extra special month for them, in which they release their seminal Halloween episodes. Do yourself a favor and get caught up with their past Halloween episodes. They’re such a treat, and you won’t regret it!   David is not only the producer and host of the The NoSleep Podcast. He’s also an executive producer on Darkest Night, a show that places you – the listener – at the center of a recovered memory that sounds as though it’s happening around you in real time. When you listen to Darkest Night in headphones, it’s like a 360-degree experience. Not only that, but the show features a full score and real string section by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joselyn, who works with musicians like Odesza, Macklemore and Mark Lanegan.  Darkest Night Season 3 is narrated by the legendary Keith David – known for his work on The Thing, Requiem for a Dream, Armageddon and so many more – as well as features acting appearances from RuPaul, Paul Scheer, Constance Zimmer, Denis O'Hare, Missi Pyle, Michelle Visage, Jason Mewes (Jay from Jay & Silent Bob), David Cummings, Dan Harmon and many more. Each chapter of Darkest Night delves into the last memories of the recently deceased, slowly revealing a horrifying master plan. Who is weaving this master conspiracy, and what is their ultimate goal? Well… you’ll just have to listen in and find out! Tonight, on this bonus episode, I’ll share with you the first episode of Darkest Night’s 3rd season in its entirety. If you enjoy what you hear, subscribe to them on their podcast feed, wherever you enjoy your favorite shows, and leave them a kind word and a 5-star review. And don’t forget to let them know that Otis Jiry sent you. You can also check out ad-free, lossless sound quality episodes of Darkest Night one week in advance on Shudder.com, including Season 3, Episode 3! Shudder is the world’s top horror subscription video-on-demand service, and has many of your of our favorite horror titles including the original Halloween, Revenge, Channel Zero and many, many more. You can get a free month of Shudder by using the offer code TOLD, to let them know that Otis Jiry sent you. If you haven’t already, check out and subscribe to Darkest Night and The NoSleep Podcast, and be sure to leave them a review and a kind word, and tell them you heard about them on this show. And, don’t forget, if you’d like to check out advance episodes of Darkest Night one week early and ad-free, visit Shudder.com, and use the code TOLD to get a month of access 100% FREE.

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you five terrifying tales from authors StupidDialUp, Joe Terrell, and Stephan D. Harris, as well as two anonymous authors, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about eerie encounters, terror-stricken towns, paranormal pacts, vengeful anniversaries, and infernal forerunners. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e17

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Keith Daniels and Paul Breen, Jr., as well as two anonymous authors, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about lakeside legends, ghastly games, fiendish forests, and malevolent memories. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e16

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Ryan Haddon, Jimmy V., Keith Daniels, and an anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about the dark side of slumber, with tales about noisy nightmares, hidden horrors, watchful wraiths, and descents into darkness. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e15

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Coffeelover309, Marcus Arias, Michael Paige, and an anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about horrors in the hollows, beckoning bright-eyed entities, sinister sinkholes, and cunning cryptids. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e14

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Daniel DuBois, Blood Empress, Moonlit Cove, and an anonymous author, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about about vanishing acts, haunted highways, eerie executions, and unsettling scarecrows. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e13

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales from authors Aaron Shotwell, Kenneth Kohl, Quadrant, and Argylle, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about nefarious nature, nightmarish neighbors, dystopian dregs, and sinister societies. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e12

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you five terrifying tales from author Dave Stancliff, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about voices from beyond the grave, nameless lakes both legendary and lurid, murderous mysteries, the unsettling side of utopia, and derelict dangers. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e11

In this episode of Scary Stories Told in the Dark, we bring you four terrifying tales by authors Brian Martinez, Meagan J. Meehan, Jon Grilz, and Drew Stepek, performed by host and narrator Otis Jiry, about horrific hunger, phantasmal fiends and friendship, haunted hotels, and the painful side of pleasure, all of them from the cutting room floor of Chilling Tales for Dark Nights’ newest crowd-funded horror anthology series, live now at Kickstarter.com. See full episode details, including the text of the featured stories, here: http://www.simplyscarypodcast.com/series/scary-stories-told-in-the-dark/s2e10