Her Brother Died Keeping A Promise. Years Later He Kept It Again! | To Keep a Promise – FICTION

Her Brother Died Keeping A Promise. Years Later He Kept It Again! | To Keep a Promise – FICTION

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 20, 2026 Duration: 58:28
A woman shattered by her brother's death and haunted by the promise he made the night he died finds herself wondering if the strange and impossible things her young son says and knows are somehow more than coincidence.

FEATURED STORIES IN THIS EPISODE: JohnlockedDancer brings the original short story, “I’m a Freebatch Shipper”. *** Cole Smallwood sent me his creepy tale called “The Beastly Dog Pack”. *** John Parrish submitted his fiction story, “The Neighbor.” *** A creepypasta from author Stephanie Scissom called “To Keep a Promise”.

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:14.166 = I’m a Free-Batch Shipper
00:03:09.078 = The Beastly Dog Pack
00:05:16.603 = The Neighbor
00:13:49.174 = To Keep a Promise, Part 1 ***
00:32:01.832 = To Keep a Promise, Part 2 ***
00:57:30.317 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“I’m a Freebatch Shipper” by Weirdo family member JohnlockedDancer (Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/johnlockeddancer/)
“The Beastly Dog Pack” by Weirdo family member Cole Smallwood
“The Neighbor” by Weird family member John Parrish
“To Keep a Promise” by Stephanie Scissom: https://tinyurl.com/yxy6azbf (Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/stephaniescissom2019/)
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Originally aired: March 19, 2020

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

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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