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			<description><![CDATA[<p>This week's short dark fiction story is one from the archives called "The Other". Then hear about someone's true encounter with their brother's Doppelgänger.</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>This week's short dark fiction story is one from the archives called "The Other". Then hear about someone's true encounter with their brother's Doppelgänger.</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Get a glimpse at where some questionable life-choices can leave you in this week's dark fiction story, "Stuck". Then hear about someone's tense encounter with their roommate's tag-a-long entity in "My Roomate's Ghost" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cotlaa/my_roommate_and_i_pissed_off_her_ghost/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@BelladonnaMoth</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Get a glimpse at where some questionable life-choices can leave you in this week's dark fiction story, "Stuck". Then hear about someone's tense encounter with their roommate's tag-a-long entity in "My Roomate's Ghost" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cotlaa/my_roommate_and_i_pissed_off_her_ghost/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@BelladonnaMoth</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A young child leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, but what shows up to make the trade isn't what she expected in this week's short story "The Invitation". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of an encounter with a famous cryptid creature in "Wendigo Encounter" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cq7o1m/wendigo_encounter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@bleedingsoulssz</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A young child leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, but what shows up to make the trade isn't what she expected in this week's short story "The Invitation". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of an encounter with a famous cryptid creature in "Wendigo Encounter" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cq7o1m/wendigo_encounter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@bleedingsoulssz</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.lambdalegal.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Lambda Legal</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Restoration and Spirit Entity Encounter 040</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Lydia's must find her own way to bring her artwork to life in this week's short story "Restoration". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a night spent in a barn&nbsp;after getting locked out—and someone realizing they won’t be sleeping alone in "Spirit Entity Encounter" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cutwgi/my_creepy_encounter_with_a_spirit_entity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dman1890</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Lydia's must find her own way to bring her artwork to life in this week's short story "Restoration". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a night spent in a barn&nbsp;after getting locked out—and someone realizing they won’t be sleeping alone in "Spirit Entity Encounter" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1cutwgi/my_creepy_encounter_with_a_spirit_entity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dman1890</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Answered Prayers and The Nursing Home 039</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sister Marion's prayers receive a response, but it's not one she'd ever imagined in short story "Answered Prayers". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a nursing home worker as she meets some of the resident's unseen visitors in "The Nursing Home" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1bp4o5q/nursing_home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@aymochi</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sister Marion's prayers receive a response, but it's not one she'd ever imagined in short story "Answered Prayers". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a nursing home worker as she meets some of the resident's unseen visitors in "The Nursing Home" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1bp4o5q/nursing_home/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@aymochi</strong></a> on Reddit ]</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Adam's second chance at life comes with some...strings still attached in this episode's horror short story "The Gift" and then hear the true story of a child's experience with a no-faced figure in "They Think I'm Crazy" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1bvbnyl/they_think_im_crazy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@ataka-sama</strong></a> on Reddit ].</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Adam's second chance at life comes with some...strings still attached in this episode's horror short story "The Gift" and then hear the true story of a child's experience with a no-faced figure in "They Think I'm Crazy" [ which belongs to <a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueScaryStories/comments/1bvbnyl/they_think_im_crazy/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@ataka-sama</strong></a> on Reddit ].</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Cost of Survival and Little Boy in the Tub 037</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 18:50:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Tobias and Theo are determined to survive, despite what it'll take to get out in this episode's horror short story "Cost of Survival" and then hear the true story of a boy's experience with a ghost and former resident of the house in the dark in "Little Boy in the Tub".</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Tobias and Theo are determined to survive, despite what it'll take to get out in this episode's horror short story "Cost of Survival" and then hear the true story of a boy's experience with a ghost and former resident of the house in the dark in "Little Boy in the Tub".</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Top 3 Scary True Stories</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 18:53:33 GMT</pubDate>
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			<itunes:episode>38</itunes:episode>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to three of Someone's best true paranormal stories, curated and narrated by Cameron Helkuik in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Anodyne Von. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Listen to three of Someone's best true paranormal stories, curated and narrated by Cameron Helkuik in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Anodyne Von. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Alliance on Mental Illness</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Top 3 Scary Fiction Stories</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:00:35 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Listen to three of Stranger's best dark fiction scary stories in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Cameron Helkuik. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Listen to three of Stranger's best dark fiction scary stories in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Cameron Helkuik. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Last Portrait and Night on the Farm 036</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Travel back in time to a nursing home where the nurses always know whose next to die in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Portrait" and then hear the true story of someone who has a terrifying experience in the dark in "Night on the Farm"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Travel back in time to a nursing home where the nurses always know whose next to die in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Portrait" and then hear the true story of someone who has a terrifying experience in the dark in "Night on the Farm"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[There's Something Wrong with Thomas and Not a Dream 035]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Is it just a bout of sleepwalking...or something else in this episode's dark fiction story "There's Something Wrong with Thomas" and then hear the true story of someone who wishes it was all just a nightmare in "Not a Dream"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Is it just a bout of sleepwalking...or something else in this episode's dark fiction story "There's Something Wrong with Thomas" and then hear the true story of someone who wishes it was all just a nightmare in "Not a Dream"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Vessel and The Figure 034</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The Favored Children face a gruesome fate, but Edith discovers what she's capable of when she listens to the voice urging her to fight back in this episode's dark fiction story "The Vessel" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying encounter during a visit to grandma's in "The Figure?"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The Favored Children face a gruesome fate, but Edith discovers what she's capable of when she listens to the voice urging her to fight back in this episode's dark fiction story "The Vessel" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying encounter during a visit to grandma's in "The Figure?"</p><br><p>This month's highlighted nonprofit: <a href="https://www.nsvrc.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The NSVRC</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration | Cult</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Kit grapples with the loss of his wife and finds out what happens if you let your mind wander too far in this episode's dark fiction story "Left Behind" and then hear the true story of someone first encounter with a curious ghost at their new job in "Peek-A-Boo Who Are You?"</p><br><p><strong>Trigger Warning: This week's fiction story deals with grief, death, and loss.</strong></p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Kit grapples with the loss of his wife and finds out what happens if you let your mind wander too far in this episode's dark fiction story "Left Behind" and then hear the true story of someone first encounter with a curious ghost at their new job in "Peek-A-Boo Who Are You?"</p><br><p><strong>Trigger Warning: This week's fiction story deals with grief, death, and loss.</strong></p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Invasive and My Lucid Dream 032</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A mycologist studies a potentially undiscovered type of fungus in this episode's found-footage style dark fiction story "Invasive" and then hear the true story of someone meeting an strange entity in "My Lucid Dream".</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A mycologist studies a potentially undiscovered type of fungus in this episode's found-footage style dark fiction story "Invasive" and then hear the true story of someone meeting an strange entity in "My Lucid Dream".</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Evie finds out her new friend in the basement's true motives in this episode's dark fiction story "No One in the Cupboard" and then hear the true story of someone's experience working on the set of The Bachelor in "The Hummingbird Ranch".</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Evie finds out her new friend in the basement's true motives in this episode's dark fiction story "No One in the Cupboard" and then hear the true story of someone's experience working on the set of The Bachelor in "The Hummingbird Ranch".</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Rat King and The Geisha Lamps 030</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Wade meets a mysterious woman on the train who shows him something he'll never forget in this episode's dark fiction story "Rat King" and then hear the true story of someone's experience with figurine lamps coming to life in "The Geisha Lamps" from Reddit user @asabovesobelow75</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Wade meets a mysterious woman on the train who shows him something he'll never forget in this episode's dark fiction story "Rat King" and then hear the true story of someone's experience with figurine lamps coming to life in "The Geisha Lamps" from Reddit user @asabovesobelow75</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://nwlc.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>National Women's Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>On The Market and Two Sleep Paralysis Demons 029</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Feb 2024 20:00:37 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The home Nathan and Frank are inspecting isn't quite vacant in this episode's dark fiction story "On The Market" and then hear the true story of someone's experience dealing with multiple demon encounters in "Two Sleep Paralysis Demons"</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The home Nathan and Frank are inspecting isn't quite vacant in this episode's dark fiction story "On The Market" and then hear the true story of someone's experience dealing with multiple demon encounters in "Two Sleep Paralysis Demons"</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Trapped and Welsh Hotel 028</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 20:00:15 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, the worst monsters are the ones disguised to help you in this episode's dark fiction story "Trapped" and then hear the true story of someone's unexpected run in with a misty figure while vacationing in Wales in "Welsh Hotel"</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sometimes, the worst monsters are the ones disguised to help you in this episode's dark fiction story "Trapped" and then hear the true story of someone's unexpected run in with a misty figure while vacationing in Wales in "Welsh Hotel"</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Chorus of the Deep and The Haunting of the Cooper House 027</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 20:00:08 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Calum faces the hidden terrors of seas in this episode's dark fiction story "Chorus of the Deep" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying exploration of an old murder house in "The Haunting of the Cooper House" (from @Anime3536 on Reddit)</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Calum faces the hidden terrors of seas in this episode's dark fiction story "Chorus of the Deep" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying exploration of an old murder house in "The Haunting of the Cooper House" (from @Anime3536 on Reddit)</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Last Visit and Spider Girl 026</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 21:42:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Jamie is happy to see his grandparents again after so many years, but soon realizes that something's not quite right in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Visit" and then hear the true story of someone's strange childhood friend in "Spider Girl" (from @aymochi on Reddit)</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Jamie is happy to see his grandparents again after so many years, but soon realizes that something's not quite right in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Visit" and then hear the true story of someone's strange childhood friend in "Spider Girl" (from @aymochi on Reddit)</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>My Monster and I Saw Something in My Bedroom 025</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 01 Feb 2024 20:08:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>An imperfect cat finds his place with an imperfect owner in a small haunted home in this episode's dark fiction story "My Monster" and then hear the true story of someone encountering a red-eyed dark figure in "I Saw Something in My Bedroom."</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>An imperfect cat finds his place with an imperfect owner in a small haunted home in this episode's dark fiction story "My Monster" and then hear the true story of someone encountering a red-eyed dark figure in "I Saw Something in My Bedroom."</p><br><p>This month's movement: <a href="https://www.renewasacrew.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>Renew as a Crew</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Hunted and The Grim Reaper 024</title>
			<itunes:title>Hunted and The Grim Reaper 024</itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>When no one is safe from the harshness of winter, it's hunt and eat or die in this episode's dark fiction story "Hunted" and then hear the true story of someone encountering an omen of death in "I Saw the Grim Reaper"</p><br><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>When no one is safe from the harshness of winter, it's hunt and eat or die in this episode's dark fiction story "Hunted" and then hear the true story of someone encountering an omen of death in "I Saw the Grim Reaper"</p><br><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[The Tailor's Threads and My Scariest Paranormal Experience 023]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Jan 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Vargas accepts all types of clients in his tailor shop and they either earn great gifts through his magical threads, or something much worse, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Tailor's Threads" and then hear the true story of a possible run in with a skinwalker in "My Scariest Paranormal Experience" from TikTok user @unofficially_mykie.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Mr. Vargas accepts all types of clients in his tailor shop and they either earn great gifts through his magical threads, or something much worse, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Tailor's Threads" and then hear the true story of a possible run in with a skinwalker in "My Scariest Paranormal Experience" from TikTok user @unofficially_mykie.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Like You, Little One and That's Not My Sister 022]]></title>
			<itunes:title><![CDATA[Like You, Little One and That's Not My Sister 022]]></itunes:title>
			<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jan 2024 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In a world ravaged by vampires and machines, Liv gets something she's never been given: a choice, in this episode's dark fiction story "Like You, Little One" and then hear the true paranormal story of an attention seeking entity in "That's Not My Sister".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In a world ravaged by vampires and machines, Liv gets something she's never been given: a choice, in this episode's dark fiction story "Like You, Little One" and then hear the true paranormal story of an attention seeking entity in "That's Not My Sister".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>A Night at the Crossroads and Unseen Intruder 021</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>After her evening turns bloody, Rose flees to The Crossroads to get rid of something she can no longer hide, in this episode's dark fiction story "A Night at the Crossroads" and then hear the true paranormal story of a two children and their father spending the night in a house that was <em>supposed</em> to be empty in "Unseen Intruder".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>After her evening turns bloody, Rose flees to The Crossroads to get rid of something she can no longer hide, in this episode's dark fiction story "A Night at the Crossroads" and then hear the true paranormal story of a two children and their father spending the night in a house that was <em>supposed</em> to be empty in "Unseen Intruder".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | Death</p><p>This month's nonprofit: <a href="https://www.splcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>The Southern Poverty Law Center</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top 4 True Stories - Someone's Compilation]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the second of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with four of Someone’s most chilling paranormal accounts, narrated by Cameron Helkuik. This special episode has a collection encounters including The Hat Man, an eavesdropping demonic presence, and an instance of shared dreams. Perfect for fans of all things paranormal.</p><br><p>﻿<strong>Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we possibly can. If you like what we do, please tell your friends! We have big plans for Drops of Darkness and you can help us offer more content by subscribing, rating, and submitting your own stories. You can also follow us on TikTok @dropsofdarkness!</strong></p><br><p><strong>Until next time, Dear One.</strong></p><br><p>EXPLICIT CONTENT: Stories featured on this show contain content intended for mature audiences.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language</p><br><p>Do you have a true scary story you'd like to hear on the show? Email it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com or through the form on <a href="https://dropsofdarkness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dropsofdarkness.com</a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> wwww.anera.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the second of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with four of Someone’s most chilling paranormal accounts, narrated by Cameron Helkuik. This special episode has a collection encounters including The Hat Man, an eavesdropping demonic presence, and an instance of shared dreams. Perfect for fans of all things paranormal.</p><br><p>﻿<strong>Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we possibly can. If you like what we do, please tell your friends! We have big plans for Drops of Darkness and you can help us offer more content by subscribing, rating, and submitting your own stories. You can also follow us on TikTok @dropsofdarkness!</strong></p><br><p><strong>Until next time, Dear One.</strong></p><br><p>EXPLICIT CONTENT: Stories featured on this show contain content intended for mature audiences.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language</p><br><p>Do you have a true scary story you'd like to hear on the show? Email it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com or through the form on <a href="https://dropsofdarkness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">dropsofdarkness.com</a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> wwww.anera.com</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Bonus Episode - Strange Holiday Traditions Around the World</title>
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			<pubDate>Mon, 25 Dec 2023 22:47:45 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Drops of Darkness holiday special! Get to know the duo behind Stranger and Someone in this audio AND video episode as Anodyne Von and Cameron Helkuik discuss some of the strangest (and creepiest) holiday traditions from around the world. There's classics like the Yule Lads and Krampus, plus many you may have never heard before including a pooping log, a wine-drinking witch, and singing undead horse!</p><br><p>Send your true paranormal stories to <strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong>!</p><br><p><em>*Content intended for mature audience and is not in the slightest bit meant for educational purposes. Articles by people with actual information are all cited below. </em></p><br><p><strong>Watch the Video for Free on Patreon:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-95284577?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drops of Darkness Patreon</a></p><br><p><strong>Cited Article Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.yha.com.au/travel-and-tours/traveller-stories/the-eight-strangest-christmas-traditions-on-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Eight Strangest Christmas Traditions on Earth on yha.com.au</a></p><p><a href="https://explorethearchive.com/where-did-santa-claus-originate-from#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Fascinating Folklore Origins of Santa Claus on explorethearchive.com</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Radishes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Night of the Radishes on wikipedia.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Words Anodyne was too scared to pronounce:</strong></p><p>yha.com.au</p><p>Mari Lywd - Undead horse in South Wales</p><p>Oaxaca, Mexico - Night of the Radishes</p><br><p><strong>Photo Credits:</strong></p><p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mari_Lwyd_(wiki).jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mari Lywd - R. fiend | Wikipedia</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the Drops of Darkness holiday special! Get to know the duo behind Stranger and Someone in this audio AND video episode as Anodyne Von and Cameron Helkuik discuss some of the strangest (and creepiest) holiday traditions from around the world. There's classics like the Yule Lads and Krampus, plus many you may have never heard before including a pooping log, a wine-drinking witch, and singing undead horse!</p><br><p>Send your true paranormal stories to <strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong>!</p><br><p><em>*Content intended for mature audience and is not in the slightest bit meant for educational purposes. Articles by people with actual information are all cited below. </em></p><br><p><strong>Watch the Video for Free on Patreon:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-episode-95284577?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&amp;utm_source=copyLink&amp;utm_campaign=postshare_creator&amp;utm_content=join_link" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Drops of Darkness Patreon</a></p><br><p><strong>Cited Article Links:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.yha.com.au/travel-and-tours/traveller-stories/the-eight-strangest-christmas-traditions-on-earth/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Eight Strangest Christmas Traditions on Earth on yha.com.au</a></p><p><a href="https://explorethearchive.com/where-did-santa-claus-originate-from#" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Fascinating Folklore Origins of Santa Claus on explorethearchive.com</a></p><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Night_of_the_Radishes" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Night of the Radishes on wikipedia.com</a></p><br><p><strong>Words Anodyne was too scared to pronounce:</strong></p><p>yha.com.au</p><p>Mari Lywd - Undead horse in South Wales</p><p>Oaxaca, Mexico - Night of the Radishes</p><br><p><strong>Photo Credits:</strong></p><p><a href="https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mari_Lwyd_(wiki).jpg" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mari Lywd - R. fiend | Wikipedia</a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Top 3 Dark Fiction Short Stories - Stranger's Compilation]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with three of Stranger's most chilling dark fiction stories, written and narrated by Anodyne Von. This special episode has a trifecta of terror including whispering shadow people, hungry changelings, and blood-thirsty entities. These stories are bound to transport you to worlds far from the one that you know where the dark things in the shadows aren't always the monster. Perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and the supernatural.</p><br><p><strong>﻿Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we possibly can. If you like what we do, please tell your friends! We have big plans for Drops of Darkness and you can help us offer more content by subscribing, rating, and submitting your own stories. You can also follow us on TikTok @dropsofdarkness!</strong></p><br><p><strong>Until next time, Dear One.</strong></p><br><p>EXPLICIT CONTENT: Stories featured on this show contain content intended for mature audiences.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death | SA | Disturbing Imagery</p><br><p>Do you have a true scary story you'd like to hear on the show? Email it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com or through the form on <a href="https://dropsofdarkness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to the first of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with three of Stranger's most chilling dark fiction stories, written and narrated by Anodyne Von. This special episode has a trifecta of terror including whispering shadow people, hungry changelings, and blood-thirsty entities. These stories are bound to transport you to worlds far from the one that you know where the dark things in the shadows aren't always the monster. Perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and the supernatural.</p><br><p><strong>﻿Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we possibly can. If you like what we do, please tell your friends! We have big plans for Drops of Darkness and you can help us offer more content by subscribing, rating, and submitting your own stories. You can also follow us on TikTok @dropsofdarkness!</strong></p><br><p><strong>Until next time, Dear One.</strong></p><br><p>EXPLICIT CONTENT: Stories featured on this show contain content intended for mature audiences.</p><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death | SA | Disturbing Imagery</p><br><p>Do you have a true scary story you'd like to hear on the show? Email it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com or through the form on <a href="https://dropsofdarkness.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Absence Awaits and Church of Traps 020</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Logan thought he was used to seeing all types of customers come into the Quick-E Mart—until the strangest one of them all sees him, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Absence Awaits" and then hear the true paranormal story of an urban exploration that came with some terrifying surprises in "Church of Traps".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death </p><p>This month's nonprofit:<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Logan thought he was used to seeing all types of customers come into the Quick-E Mart—until the strangest one of them all sees him, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Absence Awaits" and then hear the true paranormal story of an urban exploration that came with some terrifying surprises in "Church of Traps".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death </p><p>This month's nonprofit:<a href="https://www.anera.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> <strong>wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here: <a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Of Death and Dreaming and Lockdown Copycat 019</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A date interrupted by murder still manages to end well in this episode's dark fiction story, "Of Death and Dreaming" and then hear the true paranormal account of an active presence growing more malevolent in the stress of the pandemic in "Lockdown Copycat".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Murder | Sexual Situations</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A date interrupted by murder still manages to end well in this episode's dark fiction story, "Of Death and Dreaming" and then hear the true paranormal account of an active presence growing more malevolent in the stress of the pandemic in "Lockdown Copycat".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Murder | Sexual Situations</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<a href="https://www.anera.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong> wwww.anera.com</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Thrift on 6th Street and Kickstart to Investigating 018</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>You never know what you'll find at the thrift...or what might find you in this episode's dark fiction story, "Thrift on 6th St" and then hear the true paranormal account of a childhood experience that started a lifelong interest in the paranormal in "Kickstart to Investigating".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<strong> </strong><a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>You never know what you'll find at the thrift...or what might find you in this episode's dark fiction story, "Thrift on 6th St" and then hear the true paranormal account of a childhood experience that started a lifelong interest in the paranormal in "Kickstart to Investigating".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<strong> </strong><a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>No Face Woman and Hotel Sorrento 017</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 23 Nov 2023 20:00:49 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Greg goes to stay with his grandmother during a snowstorm, but finds that the true danger is <strong><em>inside</em></strong> the house in this episode's dark fiction story, "No Face Woman" and then hear the true paranormal story of something strange being brought home from Seattle's most haunted hotel in "Hotel Sorrento".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Greg goes to stay with his grandmother during a snowstorm, but finds that the true danger is <strong><em>inside</em></strong> the house in this episode's dark fiction story, "No Face Woman" and then hear the true paranormal story of something strange being brought home from Seattle's most haunted hotel in "Hotel Sorrento".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Protectors and House of Abandoned Torment 016</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 16 Nov 2023 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Claire has no choice but to face The Thing In The Closet this episode's dark fiction story, "Protectors" and then hear the true paranormal story of how an explorer or abandoned places got his start in "House of Abandoned Torment".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Claire has no choice but to face The Thing In The Closet this episode's dark fiction story, "Protectors" and then hear the true paranormal story of how an explorer or abandoned places got his start in "House of Abandoned Torment".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Fortune of Death and I’ll Be Right There 015</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 09 Nov 2023 20:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The only <em>true</em> fortune Iga would ever tell was her last in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fortune of Death" and then hear the true paranormal story of an astral projection rescue in "I’ll Be Right There".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence | Murder</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The only <em>true</em> fortune Iga would ever tell was her last in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fortune of Death" and then hear the true paranormal story of an astral projection rescue in "I’ll Be Right There".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence | Murder</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[What Wanted Out and Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain 014]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you woke up and found that nightmare and reality had switched places? Find out in this episode's dark fiction story, "What Wanted Out" and then hear the true paranormal story of a young couple who tried to make their space more inviting, but instead, invited ing something dark in "Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>What would you do if you woke up and found that nightmare and reality had switched places? Find out in this episode's dark fiction story, "What Wanted Out" and then hear the true paranormal story of a young couple who tried to make their space more inviting, but instead, invited ing something dark in "Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing Imagery</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org/secure/help-save-lives-oct-rr-psearch-monthly-clickout?ms=ADD2310U3U07&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=BRAND.DWB_CKMSF-BRAND.DWB-GS-GS-ALL-DWBBrand.E-BO-ALL-RSA-RSARefresh.1-MONTHLY&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjw7oeqBhBwEiwALyHLM1wmgwuys-Sw2i_8q0l_B6QmT6YXMFjJnbcwImonGPsC0KlS-wnvQBoC0j4QAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.doctorswithoutborders.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Something Like Homeless and Deadwood Adams House 013</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Simon confronts past trauma and present terrors at his childhood home in this episode's dark fiction story, "Something Like Homeless" and then hear the true paranormal story of a haunted house tour that did not disappoint in "Deadwood Adams House".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder | Pet Loss | Violence</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Simon confronts past trauma and present terrors at his childhood home in this episode's dark fiction story, "Something Like Homeless" and then hear the true paranormal story of a haunted house tour that did not disappoint in "Deadwood Adams House".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder | Pet Loss | Violence</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Rite of Passage and Signs After Signs 012</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:28:39 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In an old house full of cages, Mina decides what true freedom is worth in this episode's dark fiction story, "Rite of Passage" and then hear the true paranormal story of two friends witnessing the events from a movie…only they were now happening in real life in "Signs After Signs".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Abuse | Violence</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In an old house full of cages, Mina decides what true freedom is worth in this episode's dark fiction story, "Rite of Passage" and then hear the true paranormal story of two friends witnessing the events from a movie…only they were now happening in real life in "Signs After Signs".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Abuse | Violence</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Rise of Nothing and Disembodied Warning 011</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>When gods turn into nothing more than bedtime stories, they must find other ways to sustain themselves in this episode's dark fiction story, "The Rise of Nothing" and then hear the true paranormal story of a voice that helps guide two siblings away from danger in "Disembodied Warning".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Substances | Blood | Language</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>When gods turn into nothing more than bedtime stories, they must find other ways to sustain themselves in this episode's dark fiction story, "The Rise of Nothing" and then hear the true paranormal story of a voice that helps guide two siblings away from danger in "Disembodied Warning".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Substances | Blood | Language</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>The mystery of an old hotel's past is solved when an unexpected guest arrives and stays a room that <em>should</em> have been off limits. in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Guest" and then hear the true paranormal story of a figure that stalks the halls of a new house.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death | Murder | Blood | Language</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>The mystery of an old hotel's past is solved when an unexpected guest arrives and stays a room that <em>should</em> have been off limits. in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Guest" and then hear the true paranormal story of a figure that stalks the halls of a new house.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death | Murder | Blood | Language</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://nativeorganizing.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.nativeorganizing.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A walk on the beach leads to an unexpected discovery in this episode's horror fiction story, "Seashell Eye" and then hear the true paranormal story of a camp counselor's experience when a camper shows up with a plus-one that does not want her to be there.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death, demons, religious organizations</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration`1</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A walk on the beach leads to an unexpected discovery in this episode's horror fiction story, "Seashell Eye" and then hear the true paranormal story of a camp counselor's experience when a camper shows up with a plus-one that does not want her to be there.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death, demons, religious organizations</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration`1</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Don't Make Me Do It and Sharing Dreams 008]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Sarah chases off the thing that's been circling her house for days, only to realize she's lost the one thing that could have saved her in this episode's horror fiction story, "Don't Make Me Do It and then hear the true paranormal story of two people sharing dreams of their childhood home.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, blood, possession</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Sarah chases off the thing that's been circling her house for days, only to realize she's lost the one thing that could have saved her in this episode's horror fiction story, "Don't Make Me Do It and then hear the true paranormal story of two people sharing dreams of their childhood home.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, blood, possession</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>The Ferrier of Hell and Baby Talk 007</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 14 Sep 2023 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Benjamin's skills turn out to be an advantage for him in Hell, but he quickly finds himself tangled in a web of deals with the most dangerous of entities in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Ferrier of Hell" and then hear the true paranormal story of an encounter with a curious crib-side visitor.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language, religious themes</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Benjamin's skills turn out to be an advantage for him in Hell, but he quickly finds himself tangled in a web of deals with the most dangerous of entities in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Ferrier of Hell" and then hear the true paranormal story of an encounter with a curious crib-side visitor.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language, religious themes</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>A Place Below and They Know My New Name 006</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>A young girl gains an unusual ally when the people around her turn out to be the true monsters in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Place Below" and then hear the true paranormal acoount of a strangely comforting acknowledgment from an entity after a lifetime of torment.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, bullying, death, sexual trauma</p><p>RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.rainn.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>RAINN</strong></a> is one of the largest anti-sexual violence networks and their services can be found on their <a href="https://www.rainn.org/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>resource page</strong></a>.</p><br><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>A young girl gains an unusual ally when the people around her turn out to be the true monsters in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Place Below" and then hear the true paranormal acoount of a strangely comforting acknowledgment from an entity after a lifetime of torment.</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, bullying, death, sexual trauma</p><p>RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.rainn.org" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>RAINN</strong></a> is one of the largest anti-sexual violence networks and their services can be found on their <a href="https://www.rainn.org/resources" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>resource page</strong></a>.</p><br><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="https://www.eifoundation.org/peoples-fund-of-maui/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.eifoundation.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>A Send Off and Ghostly Astral Projection 005</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Max confronts the real source of evil as he allows himself to embrace his true nature in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Send Off" and then hear the true paranormal account of someone unknowingly traveling to meet an old friend as they slept in "Ghostly Astral Projection".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, loss, religious trauma</p><p>RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>recoveringfromreligion.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Max confronts the real source of evil as he allows himself to embrace his true nature in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Send Off" and then hear the true paranormal account of someone unknowingly traveling to meet an old friend as they slept in "Ghostly Astral Projection".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, loss, religious trauma</p><p>RESOURCES: <a href="https://www.recoveringfromreligion.org/#rfr-welcome" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>recoveringfromreligion.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Put Them Back and Little Girl on the Stairs 004</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>In the midst of a shadowy assault Oskar embraces change in this episode's dark fiction story, "Put Them Back" and then hear the true paranormal account of a surprise encounter in the middle of the night in "Little Girl on the Stairs".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>In the midst of a shadowy assault Oskar embraces change in this episode's dark fiction story, "Put Them Back" and then hear the true paranormal account of a surprise encounter in the middle of the night in "Little Girl on the Stairs".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Going Down and Astral Projection in Las Vegas</title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Reece is left some very unexpected gifts in this episode's dark fiction story, "Going Down" and then hear the true paranormal account of a Sin City out-of-body experience in "Astral Projection in Las Vegas".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuse</p><p>RESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thehotline.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Reece is left some very unexpected gifts in this episode's dark fiction story, "Going Down" and then hear the true paranormal account of a Sin City out-of-body experience in "Astral Projection in Las Vegas".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuse</p><p>RESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thehotline.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><br></p><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fragile Bodies and Fears & Claws 002]]></title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 10 Aug 2023 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Lottie never wanted to be in a morgue again, but now it's a question of if she'll ever be anywhere else in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fragile Bodies" and then hear the true paranormal account of an entity that overhears a deepest fear in "Fears and Claws".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuse</p><p>RESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thehotline.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Lottie never wanted to be in a morgue again, but now it's a question of if she'll ever be anywhere else in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fragile Bodies" and then hear the true paranormal account of an entity that overhears a deepest fear in "Fears and Claws".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuse</p><p>RESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit <a href="https://www.thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.thehotline.org</strong></a></p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at<strong> </strong><a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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			<title>Collected and The Hat Man 001</title>
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			<pubDate>Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:54:38 GMT</pubDate>
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			<description><![CDATA[<p>Follow Flora—a vintage record enthusiast—as she finds more than she bargains for during a disappointing hunt in this episode's original dark fiction story "Collected" and then hear the true paranormal account of an unexpected guest in the basement in "The Hat Man".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Light blood and gore, suicidal references</p><p>RESOURCES: Suicide &amp; Crisis Hotline: visit<strong> </strong><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>988lifeline.org</strong></a> or dial 988 for free and confidential support available 24/7</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></description>
			<itunes:summary><![CDATA[<p>Follow Flora—a vintage record enthusiast—as she finds more than she bargains for during a disappointing hunt in this episode's original dark fiction story "Collected" and then hear the true paranormal account of an unexpected guest in the basement in "The Hat Man".</p><br><p>TRIGGER WARNINGS: Light blood and gore, suicidal references</p><p>RESOURCES: Suicide &amp; Crisis Hotline: visit<strong> </strong><a href="https://988lifeline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>988lifeline.org</strong></a> or dial 988 for free and confidential support available 24/7</p><p>Learn more about this month's nonprofit at <a href="http://www.entertainmentcommunityfund.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org</strong></a></p><br><p><strong><span class="ql-cursor">﻿</span><em>"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author </em></strong><a href="https://tiktok.com/@writingunsupervised" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong><em>Anodyne Von</em></strong></a><strong><em>, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.</em></strong></p><br><p><strong>Follow us on TikTok</strong> for more thrilling dark storytelling content: <a href="https://tiktok.com/@dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>@dropsofdarkness</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p>To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: <a href="mailto:submissions@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>submissions@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><br><p>Get ad-free episodes and bonus content here:<strong> </strong><a href="https://patreon.com/dropsofdarkness" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>patreon.com/dropsofdarkness</strong></a></p><br><p>Content Advisory:&nbsp;Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.</p><br><p>For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>thevoid@dropsofdarkness.com</strong></a></p><br><p>Cast and Credits:</p><p>Written, voiced, and produced by <strong>Anodyne Von</strong> as “Stranger” and <strong>Cameron Helkuik</strong> as “Someone”</p><p>Introduction &amp; conclusion voiced by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/attaotigba/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Atta Otigba</a></p><p>© 2023 Drops of Darkness | Hounds Von Hellquake Studios.</p><br><p><em>Dark Fiction | Short Stories | Classic Horror | True Ghost Stories | Paranormal Podcast | Scary Stories | Spine-Chilling Tales | Gothic Horror | Scary Storytelling | Horror Narration</em></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>]]></itunes:summary>
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