He Sold His Soul for Eternal Youth And Hid It Behind a Locked Door | The Picture of Dorian Gray

He Sold His Soul for Eternal Youth And Hid It Behind a Locked Door | The Picture of Dorian Gray

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 12, 2026 Duration: 4:50:26
“The Picture of Dorian Gray”: When a beautiful young man wishes that his portrait would bear the burden of aging and sin in his place, he is free to pursue a life of endless pleasure and cruelty — but the portrait keeping his terrible secret cannot stay hidden forever. | #RetroRadio #WeirdDarkness | EP0627

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Case Closed” (August 10, 1977) ***WD
00:47:29.369 = Witch’s Tale, “Knife of Sacrifice” (August 27, 1935) ***WD
01:12:01.970 = X-Minus-1, “Colony” (October 10, 1956)
01:40:40.845 = Zero Hour, “Fairs Fair You Know” (May 08, 1974)
01:57:50.909 = ABC Mystery Time, “Picture of Dorian Gray” (1957) ***WD (LQ)
02:21:51.144 = Strange Adventure, “The Dance of Death” (1945) ***WD
02:25:07.056 = BBC Radio 4/Radio 7 Ghost Story, “A School Story” (November 28, 1980)
02:39:35.347 = Beyond The Green Door, “Burt Simms, Bush Pilot” (1966)
02:43:20.027 = The Black Book, “On Schedule” (February 17, 1952) ***WD
02:57:49.195 = Author’s Playhouse, “Inexperienced Ghost” (December 04, 1944) ***WD
03:25:39.040 = Box 13, “Triple Cross” (November 07, 1948)
03:52:14.887 = CBC Mystery Theater, “A Perfectly Happy Life” (1968) ***WD
04:21:54.961 = Chet Chetter’s Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (1992) ***WD
04:49:36.773 = Show Close

(ADU) = Air Date Unknown
(LQ) = Low Quality
***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.
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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.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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