The Midnight Dreary

5 Scary Paintings - Episode 10

Welcome to this week's episode of "The Midnight Dreary," where art meets the macabre.
In this tenth episode, we delve deep into the dark realms of creativity, exploring five terrifying pieces of art that will haunt your dreams. Join us as we unravel the sinister secrets behind these masterpieces, shedding light on the eerie stories and the minds that birthed them.
Dare to enter the world where art meets the afterlife, but first, we discuss a heart-wrenching, real life story of a mother who refused to bury her solider son for over a decade. 
Questions and Suggestions? Submit to TheMidnightDreary@Yahoo.com 

The Outlaw Episode ft. the story ”The Men With Pennies in their Eyes” - Episode 9

On this Old West and Outlaw Episode of The Midnight Dreary, we kick off our boots and discuss two old west figures - Elmer McCurdy and John Shaw - who found fame the hard way. 
Listen in as you learn of McCurdy's corpse traveling the carnival circuit and how John Shaw managed to get a shot of whiskey with a hole in his head. 
Then sit back, curl up, and listen to an original story here on The Midnight Dreary - "The Men With Pennies in their Eyes" and what happens when the living stumble upon a game of poker being played by the dead. 
As always, send your ideas, encounters, and thoughts to TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com. 

See You Soon - Short and Scary Story - Episode 8

Bringing back the short and scary stories, this brief tale is titled "See You Soon". We follow Manny, a single guy whose evening is interrupted by a strange visitor.
This story is also in my book Needless Nightmares which is available on Amazon.
Questions and suggestions, shoot them to TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com

Top 3 NES Horror Games - Episode 7

In Episode 7, we briefly touch on some creepy news as an expedition is underway to explore Loch Ness more thoroughly than ever to find out if the elusive Nessie once lived among the depths of the lake or if she's still hiding below the surface (or if there are more natural options that explain the sightings).
Then we have narrowed down the Top 3 Horror NES Games that'll take you on a journey back to the early 90's. Agree or disagree with the list? Send your thoughts to TheMidnightDreary@yahoo.com

The Pascagoula Alien Abduction - Episode 6

Back in time for spooky season! On this return episode, we provide a quick review of creepy cryptid content from Theodore Roosevelt's book "The Wilderness Hunter", touch on the government releasing information on UAP's, and a deep dive into the historic Pascagoula Alien Abduction.
The Wilderness Hunter - Buy it on Amazon
Pascagoula - The Closest Encounter: My Story - Calvin Parker's book discussing the Pascagoula Incident

Top 5 Horror Villains and ”The Watcher” - Episode 5

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.

Tailypo - Short and Scary Story - Episode 4

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.

Give the Devil His Due - Short and Scary Story - Episode 3

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.

The Embalming of Mary Clayton - Short and Scary Story - Episode 2

"The Embalming of Mary Clayton" is a short story from the book Needless Nightmares, written by the host of The Midnight Dreary, Justin Wood. 

Crybaby Bridges of Alabama

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.