
Dark River - Spooky Stories of a Small Town
Storytelling Podcasts
Original haunting stand-alone short stories of the strange happenings in Dark River, a fictional small town in the wilderness of Northern Ontario, Canada in the early 20th century.
Location:
Canada
Genres:
Storytelling Podcasts
Description:
Original haunting stand-alone short stories of the strange happenings in Dark River, a fictional small town in the wilderness of Northern Ontario, Canada in the early 20th century.
Language:
English
Episodes
TEASER - Hidden Episode
2/3/2023
An excerpt from the Hidden Episode now available to unlock for free at www.darkriver.ca
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
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Duration:00:03:54
Witch
10/21/2022
A recluse living in the forest outside Dark River receives a visit from a haunting stranger.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
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Duration:00:22:10
Fever Dream
5/6/2022
A nurse at the Dark River Hospital encounters more than death on her evening rounds during a typhoid epidemic.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:26:38
Into the Depths
4/15/2022
A local boatman picks up a strange passenger on an early morning ferry up Dark Trout Lake.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:24:34
Ladies of the Night
3/25/2022
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.]
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:27:42
Tap, Tap, Tap
3/4/2022
A telegrapher receives a strange message via morse code during an early morning snowstorm.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:21:48
My Valentine
2/11/2022
A woman faces a spectre from her past at a Valentine's Day celebration.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:24:16
Footprints
1/21/2022
A woman and her sled dogs face a menacing apparition.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:26:59
Midnight Travelers
12/31/2021
The Manager of the Dark River Train Station receives an unscheduled stop on New Year's Eve.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:22:24
Ghost of Yet To Come
12/10/2021
On Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters an all too familiar spirit.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:25:34
Portrait
11/19/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:24:00
Stalk-Still
10/30/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:30:07
Corduroy Road
9/17/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:27:38
Seared
8/27/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:26:26
Ghost Light
8/6/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:25:36
Force of Nature
7/16/2021
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.
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:21:46
Eaty
6/25/2021
A girl from a wealthy family acquires an overly possessive companion.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:25:27
Factors
6/4/2021
While traveling aboard the new mobile school-cars, a math teacher meets an elusive student in a strange northern town.
Story by Phillip Psutka
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:37:25
Strength in Friendship
5/14/2021
A woman from a mining camp receives an unexpected visit from from a long-lost friend.
Story by Lindsay Bellaire
Dark River is now a book series!
Grab your copy of both Volumes today at www.darkriver.ca
Duration:00:28:15
See You Soon...
1/8/2021
The show's creators depart from Dark River to explore Ontario's history in greater detail. (Thank You to Pat The Dog Theatre Creation for a Research Microgrant!)
Duration:00:00:43