60 acast.com HS https://shows.acast.com/edm en OJ OJ A series of stand-alone, one-off scary stories of varying lengths, with all tales performed by master storyteller Otis Jiry, without the added embellishment of sound effects.

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]]> A series of stand-alone, one-off scary stories of varying lengths, with all tales performed by master storyteller Otis Jiry, without the added embellishment of sound effects.

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]]> false OJ info+63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d@mg-eu.acast.com 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d edm episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d/1675779161195-2a56bdad6ffbae9d94287a350bfef823.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/edm HS Turn It Off Turn It Off Tue, 18 Jul 2023 13:34:36 GMT 51:03 64b69526b916070011f13098 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/turn-it-off 64b69526b916070011f13098 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d turn-it-off full One of the simple joys of childhood is adventuring with friends. But even when you stay close to home, close enough to feel safe, the darkness still creeps in.

Author(s): Polum Chill

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Jesse Cornett, Luke Hodgkinson

Artist(s): Craig Groshek

Stories © Polum Chill

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment LLC

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]]> One of the simple joys of childhood is adventuring with friends. But even when you stay close to home, close enough to feel safe, the darkness still creeps in.

Author(s): Polum Chill

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Jesse Cornett, Luke Hodgkinson

Artist(s): Craig Groshek

Stories © Polum Chill

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment LLC

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]]> The Black Fog The Black Fog Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:26:00 GMT 18:24 643551d89709ae00114cd3a3 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-black-fog 643551d89709ae00114cd3a3 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-black-fog full As a strange black fog-like substance rapidly covers the earth, sending its inhabitants into darkness, people look for answers. Encouraged by news reports from people claiming that it may be possible to see through the fog using powerful flashlights, one man tests it out. He regrets the decision when he begins to see faces peering at him through all of the windows of his home, not all of them human.

“The Black Fog”

Author: Alex Sorrow

Performed by: Jeff Clement

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Alex Sorrow

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]]> As a strange black fog-like substance rapidly covers the earth, sending its inhabitants into darkness, people look for answers. Encouraged by news reports from people claiming that it may be possible to see through the fog using powerful flashlights, one man tests it out. He regrets the decision when he begins to see faces peering at him through all of the windows of his home, not all of them human.

“The Black Fog”

Author: Alex Sorrow

Performed by: Jeff Clement

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Alex Sorrow

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]]> The Oddkids The Oddkids Mon, 03 Apr 2023 12:45:54 GMT 40:41 642aca830c2ad70011c44bc8 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-oddkids 642aca830c2ad70011c44bc8 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-oddkids full A tale of a young boy, who spends the summer living with his grandparents in Mississippi. While there, he meets up with a young girl and the two become fast friends. But during their summer of adventure, our protagonist’s newfound friend shares a story with him, about some rather strange kids across the creek. This leads to an investigation, and things escalate quickly from there.

“The Oddkids"

Author: Sarah Piper

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Sarah Piper

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> A tale of a young boy, who spends the summer living with his grandparents in Mississippi. While there, he meets up with a young girl and the two become fast friends. But during their summer of adventure, our protagonist’s newfound friend shares a story with him, about some rather strange kids across the creek. This leads to an investigation, and things escalate quickly from there.

“The Oddkids"

Author: Sarah Piper

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Sarah Piper

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The Showers The Showers Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:42:24 GMT 1:07:21 64271b802230b6001137bf51 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-showers 64271b802230b6001137bf51 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-showers full Jack's former English teacher, Mr. Mays, told a scary story every Halloween. It was about a place out in rural Nebraska—a building he called "The Showers"—and the supernatural horrors there that threatened to consume him. Now that school is long over, Jack wonders if there isn't more to the infamous tale.Curiosity leads him on a hunt for the mysterious building, and what begins as a road trip quickly spirals out of control. Maybe The Showers is a real place. And maybe, it's more than just a story.

“The Showers”

Author: Dylan Sindelar

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Dylan Sindelar

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> Jack's former English teacher, Mr. Mays, told a scary story every Halloween. It was about a place out in rural Nebraska—a building he called "The Showers"—and the supernatural horrors there that threatened to consume him. Now that school is long over, Jack wonders if there isn't more to the infamous tale.Curiosity leads him on a hunt for the mysterious building, and what begins as a road trip quickly spirals out of control. Maybe The Showers is a real place. And maybe, it's more than just a story.

“The Showers”

Author: Dylan Sindelar

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Dylan Sindelar

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The Disneyland Suicide Pact The Disneyland Suicide Pact Fri, 31 Mar 2023 17:10:39 GMT 21:30 6427140f2f6e7a0012b17733 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-disneyland-suicide-pact 6427140f2f6e7a0012b17733 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-disneyland-suicide-pact full Out of everything I saw that day, Shay’s smile is what I think about most often. Was it one of gratitude—a smile that said you saved my life? Or was it sinister—a smile that said, 'I played you for a fool'?

Title: “The Disneyland Suicide Pact”

Author(s): Derek Walker

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Luke Hodgkinson & Jesse Cornett

Artist(s): Craig Groshek


Story © Derek Walker

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Out of everything I saw that day, Shay’s smile is what I think about most often. Was it one of gratitude—a smile that said you saved my life? Or was it sinister—a smile that said, 'I played you for a fool'?

Title: “The Disneyland Suicide Pact”

Author(s): Derek Walker

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Luke Hodgkinson & Jesse Cornett

Artist(s): Craig Groshek


Story © Derek Walker

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Supermoon Supermoon Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:14:06 GMT 12:39 6425c35e9b18eb00116a603d false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/supermoon 6425c35e9b18eb00116a603d 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d supermoon full We know it's beautiful, but trust us: you don't want to look at the supermoon.

Author(s): Maxwell Malone

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © Maxwell Malone

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]]> We know it's beautiful, but trust us: you don't want to look at the supermoon.

Author(s): Maxwell Malone

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © Maxwell Malone

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]]> Leave Your Flashlights At Home Leave Your Flashlights At Home Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:10:27 GMT 19:07 6425c284c18b8b001158f5f2 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/leave-your-flashlights-at-home 6425c284c18b8b001158f5f2 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d leave-your-flashlights-at-home full Don’t go far after dark, and don’t carry a flashlight.

Author(s): Jeff Hartin

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Jesse Cornett, Luke Hodgkinson

Artist(s): Craig Groshek

Stories © Jeff Hartin

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment LLC

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]]> Don’t go far after dark, and don’t carry a flashlight.

Author(s): Jeff Hartin

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Jesse Cornett, Luke Hodgkinson

Artist(s): Craig Groshek

Stories © Jeff Hartin

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment LLC

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]]> Timekeeper Timekeeper Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:06:20 GMT 53:42 6425c18c220edc0011245a14 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/timekeeper 6425c18c220edc0011245a14 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d timekeeper full When a mysterious clockmaker moves to town, it's not long before his fascinating profession gets the attention of all the wrong people.

Title: “Timekeeper”

Author(s): John Morressy

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © John Morressy

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> When a mysterious clockmaker moves to town, it's not long before his fascinating profession gets the attention of all the wrong people.

Title: “Timekeeper”

Author(s): John Morressy

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © John Morressy

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> My Last Camping Trip My Last Camping Trip Thu, 30 Mar 2023 17:03:06 GMT 21:30 6425c0ca0e4e660011cc67fa false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/my-last-camping-trip 6425c0ca0e4e660011cc67fa 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d my-last-camping-trip full A former boy scout recalls the harrowing experience of his last camping trip and the indelible impact of what happened on that fateful day in the rain-soaked woods.

Title: “My Last Camping Trip”

Author(s): Dustin Koski

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © Dustin Koski

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> A former boy scout recalls the harrowing experience of his last camping trip and the indelible impact of what happened on that fateful day in the rain-soaked woods.

Title: “My Last Camping Trip”

Author(s): Dustin Koski

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © Dustin Koski

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Restoration Restoration Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:57:04 GMT 2:20:30 6425bf6093caf000127a0377 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/restoration 6425bf6093caf000127a0377 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d restoration full Otis Jiry performs "Restoration" by author Jordan Eilbert.

Title: “Restoration”

Author(s): Jordan Eilbert

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © Jordan Eilbert

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Otis Jiry performs "Restoration" by author Jordan Eilbert.

Title: “Restoration”

Author(s): Jordan Eilbert

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © Jordan Eilbert

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> The Lurking Fear The Lurking Fear Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:11:34 GMT 58:36 64259896f80b220011e47804 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-lurking-fear 64259896f80b220011e47804 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-lurking-fear full The classic 4-part tale of terror by master of the macabre, H.P. Lovecraft, about a man and two companions that investigate tales of a "lurking fear" upon Tempest Mountain in the Catskills. They camp inside the deserted Martense mansion as a lightning storm approaches, and unexpectedly become drowsy and fall asleep. The narrator wakes up to find both his companions missing, and in a flash of lightning sees a demonic shadow cast upon the fireplace chimney. Things go downhill from there.

"The Lurking Fear"

Author: H.P. Lovecraft

Narrated by: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © H.P. Lovecraft (public domain)

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The classic 4-part tale of terror by master of the macabre, H.P. Lovecraft, about a man and two companions that investigate tales of a "lurking fear" upon Tempest Mountain in the Catskills. They camp inside the deserted Martense mansion as a lightning storm approaches, and unexpectedly become drowsy and fall asleep. The narrator wakes up to find both his companions missing, and in a flash of lightning sees a demonic shadow cast upon the fireplace chimney. Things go downhill from there.

"The Lurking Fear"

Author: H.P. Lovecraft

Narrated by: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © H.P. Lovecraft (public domain)

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The Hog The Hog Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:02:26 GMT 1:50:02 64259672f80b220011e40c9f false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-hog 64259672f80b220011e40c9f 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-hog full Beside a cozy postprandial fire, narrator Dodgson and other friends listen to Carnacki the Ghost Finder’s tale of a recent catastrophic experiment regarding one Dr. Witton, a decent but intractably practical physician, who allegedly told Carnacki about a patient called Bains, who Carnacki suspected had a "gap" or flaw in the “protection barrier” which would otherwise spiritually insulate him from certain cosmic “outer monstrosities.”

Title: “The Hog”

Author(s): William Hope Hodgson

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © William Hope Hodgson

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Beside a cozy postprandial fire, narrator Dodgson and other friends listen to Carnacki the Ghost Finder’s tale of a recent catastrophic experiment regarding one Dr. Witton, a decent but intractably practical physician, who allegedly told Carnacki about a patient called Bains, who Carnacki suspected had a "gap" or flaw in the “protection barrier” which would otherwise spiritually insulate him from certain cosmic “outer monstrosities.”

Title: “The Hog”

Author(s): William Hope Hodgson

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): N/A

Artist(s): N/A

Story © William Hope Hodgson

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC


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]]> Bedtime Bedtime Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:57:34 GMT 1:48:38 6425954e4e2dd20011a18144 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/bedtime 6425954e4e2dd20011a18144 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d bedtime full The FULL 5-part series by infamous horror author Michael Whitehouse, who, as a staple of the "creepypasta" community, penned one of the most beloved and celebrated stories to ever grace the almighty internet. This five-part story, about a boy who shared his room for a time with an unruly inhuman visitor, is utterly terrifying for its realistic approach to the horror one experiences when confronted with the unknown, and the dread that chills to the bone when you're fairly certain you will not make it out alive.

“Bedtime”

Author: Michael Whitehouse

Narrated by: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Michael Whitehouse

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The FULL 5-part series by infamous horror author Michael Whitehouse, who, as a staple of the "creepypasta" community, penned one of the most beloved and celebrated stories to ever grace the almighty internet. This five-part story, about a boy who shared his room for a time with an unruly inhuman visitor, is utterly terrifying for its realistic approach to the horror one experiences when confronted with the unknown, and the dread that chills to the bone when you're fairly certain you will not make it out alive.

“Bedtime”

Author: Michael Whitehouse

Narrated by: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Craig Groshek

Story © Michael Whitehouse

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The Lockdown The Lockdown Thu, 30 Mar 2023 13:37:54 GMT 11:07 642590b2c18b8b00114ea8eb false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-lockdown 642590b2c18b8b00114ea8eb 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-lockdown full Otis Jiry performs "The Lockdown" by the Dead Canary.

Title: “The Lockdown”

Author(s): The Dead Canary

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © The Dead Canary

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> Otis Jiry performs "The Lockdown" by the Dead Canary.

Title: “The Lockdown”

Author(s): The Dead Canary

Performer(s): Otis Jiry

Executive Producer: Craig Groshek

Producer(s): Craig Groshek

Composer(s): Nick Ledesma

Artist(s): David Romero

Story © The Dead Canary

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> The Dauphin County Horror The Dauphin County Horror Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:56:34 GMT 12:43 64244393bfe1710011804521 false https://shows.acast.com/edm/episodes/the-dauphin-county-horror 64244393bfe1710011804521 63d7ddc8ba29150011e6368d the-dauphin-county-horror full "The Dauphin County Horror"

Author: Dave Stancliff

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Otis Jiry

Story © Dave Stancliff

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]> "The Dauphin County Horror"

Author: Dave Stancliff

Narrator: Otis Jiry

Post-Production: Otis Jiry

Artwork: Otis Jiry

Story © Dave Stancliff

Audio production © Chilling Entertainment, LLC

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]]>