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Dark River - Spooky Stories of a Small Town
Phillip Psutka
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Original haunting stand-alone short stories of the strange happenings in Dark River, a fictional small town in the wilderness of Northern Ontario, Canada in the early 20th century.
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30-09-2020
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There is a small fictional town in Northern Ontario that is home to many strange happenings. New original spooky short stories of a haunting rural town released every three weeks. Welcome to Dark River.
Episodes
03-02-2023
TEASER - Hidden Episode
An excerpt from the Hidden Episode now available to unlock for free at www.darkriver.caStory by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
21-10-2022
Witch
A recluse living in the forest outside Dark River receives a visit from a haunting stranger. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
06-05-2022
Fever Dream
A nurse at the Dark River Hospital encounters more than death on her evening rounds during a typhoid epidemic. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
15-04-2022
Into the Depths
A local boatman picks up a strange passenger on an early morning ferry up Dark Trout Lake. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
25-03-2022
Ladies of the Night
An incident at a brothel leads to deadly consequences. Story by Phillip Psutka [This story contains material that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.]Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
04-03-2022
Tap, Tap, Tap
A telegrapher receives a strange message via morse code during an early morning snowstorm. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
11-02-2022
My Valentine
A woman faces a spectre from her past at a Valentine's Day celebration. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
21-01-2022
Footprints
A woman and her sled dogs face a menacing apparition. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
31-12-2021
Midnight Travelers
The Manager of the Dark River Train Station receives an unscheduled stop on New Year's Eve. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
10-12-2021
Ghost of Yet To Come
On Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters an all too familiar spirit. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
19-11-2021
Portrait
An artist discovers a frightening detail hidden in his paintings.Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
30-10-2021
Stalk-Still
A girl faces her most terrifying Halloween ever at the annual Barker Corn Smash.Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
17-09-2021
Corduroy Road
After his father doesn't return home one night, a boy enters the dark woods in search of him and encounters his worst fears. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
27-08-2021
Seared
A boy comes face-to-face with a terrifying figure while trying to escape a forest fire.Story by Phillip Psutka[This story contains graphic descriptions that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.]Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
06-08-2021
Ghost Light
A late night rehearsal takes a frightening turn for a local fiddler.Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
16-07-2021
Force of Nature
A log drive turns lethal as a certain familiar presence intervenes. Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.Unlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
25-06-2021
Eaty
A girl from a wealthy family acquires an overly possessive companion. Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
04-06-2021
Factors
While traveling aboard the new mobile school-cars, a math teacher meets an elusive student in a strange northern town.Story by Phillip PsutkaUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
14-05-2021
Strength in Friendship
A woman from a mining camp receives an unexpected visit from from a long-lost friend.Story by Lindsay BellaireUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca
24-12-2020
Guardian
After her car breaks down on the way to her family's house for Christmas Eve, a woman has a life-changing encounter with something from another time.Story by Lindsay BellaireUnlock the Hidden Episode & Join the Mailing List for Behind-the-Scenes Town Secrets Now!www.darkriver.ca