Black-Eyed Kids at the Window and the Grey Giant of Ben Macdui (Stories of Non-Fiction AND Fiction)

Black-Eyed Kids at the Window and the Grey Giant of Ben Macdui (Stories of Non-Fiction AND Fiction)

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 23, 2026 Duration: 52:15
Three children with pitch-black eyes tap on a bedroom window at two in the morning, a statue of the Virgin Mary holds a thief in a grip so tight the villagers have to amputate his arm, something ten feet tall tears open a tent on the slopes of Ben Macdui, and more stories – including fiction and non-fiction!

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:00:45.032 = Let Us In (Non-Fiction)
00:03:49.868 = The Dead Arm’s Warning (Non-Fiction)
00:05:55.529 = The Highland Grey Man (Non-Fiction)
00:13:22.912 = The Village Outside of Time (Non-Fiction) ***
00:17:51.530 = The Blessed Statue (Non-Fiction)
00:22:44.752 = The Fibber Tree (Fiction)
00:29:37.650 = Roanoke (Fiction) ***
00:42:13.659 = The Oneirophage (Fiction)
00:46:00.501 = Show Close
00:47:22.493 = SONG: Dark Weirdness, “Flee The Eyes As Black As Night”

*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
(Sorry – source links to most of the stories in this episode have been lost since originally uploaded in 2018.)
(FICTION) “The Fibber Tree” submitted by Christine Baerbock
(FICTION) “Roanoke” submitted by Derek Hawke: http://bit.ly/2GO9sD9
(FICTION) “The Oneirophage” by S.W. Rice (from the book “Of Wonders Beyond Thule”): https://amzn.to/2Lgkd3B
(NONFICTION) “Let Us In” (The BEK Strike In Arkansas) submitted by Barry Roberts: (link no longer available)
(NONFICTION) “The Dead Arm’s Warning” (The Statue of Virgin Mary That Caught a Thief) by G. Michael Vasey: (link no longer available)
(NONFICTION) “The Highlands Grey Man” used by permission from MessageToEagle: (link no longer available)
(NONFICTION) “The Village Outside of Time” used by permission from MessageToEagle: http://ow.ly/kFnU306aSRa
(NONFICTION) “The Blessed Statue” by Randy Lee Beasley: https://www.facebook.com/PepperScarPro
(Over time links may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)

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Originally aired: June 16, 2018

EPISODE BLOG PAGE (includes sources and full transcript): https://weirddarkness.com/LetUsIn



Step into the shadows with Weird Darkness: Paranormal & True Crime Stories, where professional voice actor Darren Marlar brings a chilling depth to narratives often left untold. This award-winning daily podcast explores the intricate tapestry of human experience and mystery, weaving together documented history, cultural folklore, and unsettling true crime. Each episode is a deep dive into the unexplained, from long-forgotten legends and supernatural encounters to meticulously researched accounts of dark deeds and unsolved conspiracies. Marlar’s skill as a storyteller, recognized by industry voices like the Podcast Business Journal, transforms these accounts into immersive audio experiences, allowing the strange and the macabre to feel vividly real. The consistent seven-day-a-week schedule means there’s always a new story waiting, a fresh journey into the corners of society and documentary evidence that most prefer to avoid. This isn't just a collection of scary stories; it's a persistent exploration of the questions that linger at the edges of our understanding, all delivered with a compelling vocal performance that has defined the distinctive atmosphere of this podcast. You'll find the lines between history, mystery, and the purely paranatural blurring as you listen, making Weird Darkness a unique destination for those drawn to the darker side of reality.
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