The Petroglyphs: The Burial Island Where Skeletal Warriors Defend the Dead (4 Stories of Horror Fiction!)

The Petroglyphs: The Burial Island Where Skeletal Warriors Defend the Dead (4 Stories of Horror Fiction!)

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor May 3, 2026 Duration: 1:03:57
When two grave robbers dragged a teenage canoer into their pit on the island the locals called haunted, the petroglyph he'd sketched on his hand began to glow — and something started moving in the trees.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = The Foreboding
00:01:41.576 = Show Open
00:02:50.162 = The Petroglyphs
00:25:53.494 = Lady in White ***
00:37:58.580 = Kingdom Come
00:52:42.017 = Cyst ***
01:03:15.268 = Show Close
*** = Begins immediately after inserted ad break

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SOURCES and RESOURCES:
“The Petroglyphs” (from the book “4 Strokes to Midnight): http://amzn.to/2iI0ISf
“Lady in White” by Paul Spangler
“Kingdom Come” by George Contronis
“Cyst” by David Greske
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Originally aired: January 20, 2018

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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