Otis Jiry’s Tales From Duskwood: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

• 17: S1E17 – The Whispering Dead

  There are stories that flicker like candlelight—gone in an instant, leaving only a hint of warmth. And then there are stories that settle in the bones, whispering long after the last word is spoken. Tonight’s tale is one of the latter. Join Otis Jiry by the fire as he unearths a legend buried beneath old stones and darker secrets. Some messages are meant to be received. Others… are best left unread. But once the dead decide to speak, can you resist the urge to listen? PODCAST SUMMARY "The Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers – When a mysterious skull is unearthed in a quiet Breton village, its discovery sets off a chain of eerie events that no one can explain. As rumors swirl about an ancient curse and whispers of the long-dead Black Priest grow louder, a skeptical investigator delves into the mystery—only to find that some secrets refuse to stay buried. With creeping dread and a masterful blend of history and horror, this chilling tale explores the thin veil between the past and the present… and what happens when the dead demand to be heard.

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• 16: S1E16 – Burning Through the Dark

  Fire gives life… but it also takes. It consumes, it transforms, and sometimes—when the flames die down—something unnatural is left smoldering in the ashes. Join Otis Jiry for a night of stories where heat lingers long after the embers fade and the past refuses to be buried. In tonight’s chilling tales, an unexplained fever burns hotter than it should, and a long-abandoned ruin may hold secrets that never truly died. Some fires can be extinguished. Others… never go out. PODCAST SUMMARY "Your Fever is My Fire" by Craig Groshek – Wracked by illness and barely able to move, a fever-stricken man finds himself visited by an unsettling stranger—an old man who seems far too interested in the heat radiating from his body. As the fever deepens, reality bends, and the sickroom transforms into a battleground between weakness and something far more insidious. A tale of sickness, strength, and the unseen forces that feed on human suffering, this story will make you think twice about what lurks in the haze of a high fever. "We Broke Into Newbridge" by Craig Groshek – What starts as a reckless teenage dare leads three friends into the charred ruins of a long-abandoned boys’ home, a place whispered about in town but never revisited. The fire that consumed Newbridge decades ago left nothing behind—or so they thought. As they descend deeper into the remains, they uncover a place untouched by time and a presence that never left. A gripping and atmospheric descent into haunted history, this story reminds us that some doors are meant to stay closed.

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• 15: S1E15 – Whispers from the Grave

  Some voices call from the darkness. Others wait in silence… until you’re ready to listen. In this chilling episode, we venture into stories where the past refuses to stay buried and unseen forces lurk just beyond the veil of the ordinary. Tonight, the shadows are more than mere absence of light, and a whispered promise can be the most dangerous gift of all. Join Otis by the fire as he shares two haunting tales from the mind of Jeffrey Ebright—stories of those who sought knowledge, power, or a simple wish… only to find that some doors, once opened, can never be closed. Lean in close. The night is listening. And some whispers… were meant just for you. PODCAST SUMMARY "Parliament of Shades" by Jeffrey Ebright – When Emma Reardon moves to the United States for university, she expects to study history, not become a part of it. But after a night of celebration takes a horrifying turn, she finds herself stalked by shadowy figures that seem to exist just beyond the edges of reality. As she pieces together the mystery of their presence, she realizes the ghosts of the past may be more than just legend—and that some debts are never truly forgotten. A gripping tale of folklore, guilt, and the unseen forces that shape our fates. "The Wishing Man" by Jeffrey Ebright – In the quiet town of Waverly’s Crossing, a new shopkeeper arrives with a peculiar talent—he grants wishes. No catch, no tricks, just the promise of giving people exactly what they desire. But as the townsfolk line up to test his gifts, they soon learn that even the simplest wish can carry an unseen cost. Told through the voice of a man who has lived long enough to know better, this story is a haunting meditation on temptation, consequence, and the price we pay for getting what we want.

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• 14: S1E14 – Legends With Teeth

  Some legends are just stories, whispered in the dark to keep children from wandering too far. But others? Others leave scars. Tonight, Otis Jiry invites you to the fire for two tales that blur the line between folklore and nightmare. A brother and sister take an innocent drive through the backroads—only to stumble upon something that doesn’t belong in this world. Meanwhile, in a quiet town, a teenager searching for the truth behind a local myth finds more than he ever bargained for. Some stories are meant to be told. Some should stay buried. And some… bite back. Pull up a seat, keep the fire close, and listen well. But be warned—these legends have teeth. PODCAST SUMMARY "The Skin Collector" by Corban Groshek – When teenage twins Jessie and Alec take their first solo drive in their new car, a detour down a lonely backroad leads them to a decaying barn—and something watching from the shadows. Jessie becomes fixated on what she believes she saw that night, dragging Alec deeper into an obsession that begins to fray the edges of reality. As they return again and again, searching for answers, they uncover something far worse than a ghost story. A chilling tale of folklore, fixation, and the horrors that refuse to stay buried. "The Woman on Sticks" by Corban Groshek – Jacob Pines will do anything to impress Jane Corcorin, even if it means faking proof of their town’s most notorious legend: Pegleg Peggy. But when his harmless prank captures more than he intended, Jacob finds himself in the center of a terrifying discovery—one that could finally prove the legend true, at the cost of his own survival. A tense and gripping story about ambition, obsession, and the consequences of seeking what should remain hidden.

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• 13: S1E13 – Voices from the Stars

  Some hungers can never be satisfied. Some games should never be played. And some debts must always be paid… in full. Join Otis Jiry by the fire for a night of chilling tales where obsession, greed, and the unseen forces lurking beneath the surface demand their due. Tonight’s stories follow those who dared to take more than they should—only to discover that what they thought was theirs was never truly in their control. When the shadows stretch long and the silence feels too deep, ask yourself: Are you the predator… or the prey? Settle in, if you dare—because tonight, fate is hungry. And some things were always destined to be devoured. PODCAST SUMMARY "The Last Level" by Bryan Asbury – James and his friends live for late-night gaming sessions, but when they stumble upon an old, forgotten video game, their competitive streak takes a dangerous turn. The game isn’t just difficult—it seems impossible to beat, and the deeper James dives into its shadowy world, the more it tightens its grip on him. As obsession overtakes reason, he begins to suspect that this game is playing by its own rules… and losing isn’t an option. A haunting tale of addiction, compulsion, and the unseen dangers lurking in the digital void. "White Coat Syndrome" by Bryan Asbury – Mike Flynt has spent years gaming the system, manipulating doctors and the VA to secure the benefits he believes he deserves. Running a ramshackle petting zoo on the side, he’s always found ways to bend the rules to his advantage. But when he pushes too far, he finds himself at the mercy of forces he can’t control—ones that don’t take kindly to deception. A dark and unsettling story of greed, consequence, and the perils of believing you can cheat fate.

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