Dark River - Spooky Stories of a Small Town

Epizodes

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  Witch 02.10.2026 22min

  A recluse living in the forest outside Dark River receives a visit from a haunting stranger. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Consumed 03.11.2025 41min

  While working at the local Printing Office, a young woman combats menacing advances from both her co-worker and a darker force beneath. Story by Phillip Psutka [This story contains graphic descriptions and material that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.] UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now a...
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  Fever Dream 06.05.2022 27min

  A nurse at the Dark River Hospital encounters more than death on her evening rounds during a typhoid epidemic. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Into the Depths 15.04.2022 25min

  A local boatman picks up a strange passenger on an early morning ferry up Dark Trout Lake. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Ladies of the Night 25.03.2022 28min

  An incident at a brothel leads to deadly consequences. Story by Phillip Psutka [This story contains material that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.] UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Tap, Tap, Tap 04.03.2022 22min

  A telegrapher receives a strange message via morse code during an early morning snowstorm. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  My Valentine 11.02.2022 25min

  A woman faces a spectre from her past at a Valentine's Day celebration. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Footprints 21.01.2022 27min

  A woman and her sled dogs face a menacing apparition. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Midnight Travelers 31.12.2021 22min

  The Manager of the Dark River Train Station receives an unscheduled stop on New Year's Eve. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Ghost of Yet To Come 10.12.2021 26min

  On Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters an all too familiar spirit. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Portrait 19.11.2021 24min

  An artist discovers a frightening detail hidden in his paintings. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Stalk-Still 30.10.2021 30min

  A girl faces her most terrifying Halloween ever at the annual Barker Corn Smash. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Corduroy Road 17.09.2021 28min

  After his father doesn't return home one night, a boy enters the dark woods in search of him and encounters his worst fears. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at ...
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  Seared 27.08.2021 27min

  A boy comes face-to-face with a terrifying figure while trying to escape a forest fire. Story by Phillip Psutka [This story contains graphic descriptions that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.] Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the po...
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  Ghost Light 06.08.2021 26min

  A late night rehearsal takes a frightening turn for a local fiddler. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Force of Nature 16.07.2021 22min

  A log drive turns lethal as a certain familiar presence intervenes. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode. UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Factors 04.06.2021 38min

  While traveling aboard the new mobile school-cars, a math teacher meets an elusive student in a strange northern town. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Strength in Friendship 14.05.2021 28min

  A woman from a mining camp receives an unexpected visit from from a long-lost friend. Story by Lindsay Bellaire UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Guardian 24.12.2020 48min

  After her car breaks down on the way to her family's house for Christmas Eve, a woman has a life-changing encounter with something from another time. Story by Lindsay Bellaire UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show
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  Sentinel 11.12.2020 26min

  A family selects a Christmas tree that doesn't want to be taken. Story by Phillip Psutka UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca. Support the show