The Midnight Dreary
Embark on a thrilling journey into the realm of the unexplained with The Midnight Dreary! Join us at the crossroads of mysteries, folklore, chilling horror films, spine-tingling video games, and captivating short stories. Pour yourself a drink, settle in, and let’s unravel the enigmas together. Dive deep into the world of the paranormal and explore the unknown with passionate enthusiasts just like you. The Midnight Dreary is your ultimate rest stop on this extraordinary highway of the unexplained. Contact Us: Have show ideas, thoughts, or just want to say hello? Drop us a line at TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com.
Episodes
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Top 5 Horror Villains and ”The Watcher” - Episode 5
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Sunday Oct 23, 2022
Listen in as I discuss my Top 5 Horror Villains. Agree, disagree? Let me know - TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com
8 days away from HALLOWEEN! I also discuss the Netflix Series "The Watcher", and a brief background of the real story that inspired this show.
And for fun, I peppered in some really brief stories throughout the show from one of my favorite books, Mysteries of the Unexplained.
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Tailypo - Short and Scary Story - Episode 4
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
Sunday Oct 16, 2022
It's October, and we're in full spooky mode at The Midnight Dreary! Next week we're going to nail down my Top 5 horror movie villains - send yours to TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com.
This week, I read a classic Appalachian tale called "Tailypo". Most versions are similar, and although I rewrote for my book "Needless Nightmares", I was careful not to stray from the classic structure of this tale. A longtime favorite story of mine, I hope you enjoy.
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Give the Devil His Due - Short and Scary Story - Episode 3
Monday Sep 19, 2022
Monday Sep 19, 2022
An original short and scary tale I wrote, we follow a truck driver with a checkered past who decides to step outside of the law one last time. Also available in the book Needless Nightmares.
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
The Embalming of Mary Clayton - Short and Scary Story - Episode 2
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
Sunday Sep 18, 2022
"The Embalming of Mary Clayton" is a short story from the book Needless Nightmares, written by the host of The Midnight Dreary, Justin Wood.
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Crybaby Bridges of Alabama
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Monday Sep 05, 2022
Alabama boasts many "crybaby bridges", a ghostly urban legend where an accident has occurred at the site and a residual haunting occurs. We explore a dozen of them on this episode, and whether or not there's any truth in their dark backgrounds.