THE SHADOW, “Nightmare At Gaelsbury: A Ghost From The Bastille” | #RetroRadio

THE SHADOW, “Nightmare At Gaelsbury: A Ghost From The Bastille” | #RetroRadio

Author: Darren Marlar | Weird Darkness | Full-Time Voice Actor April 28, 2026 Duration: 4:58:26
In a storm-bound country sanatorium, a brilliant scientist driven mad by one fatal mistake insists the immortal Count Cagliostro speaks to him from beyond the grave — guiding his hand toward an experiment that has already killed once before.

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CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…
00:00:00.000 = Show Open
00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Passport To Freedom” (September 15, 1977)
00:45:51.080 = Peril, “Undivided” (early 1950s) ***WD
01:08:41.986 = Mystery Playhouse, “Female of the Species” (June 07, 1946) ***WD
01:33:50.352 = Philip Morris Playhouse, “Murder Need An Artist” (May 06, 1950) ***WD
02:00:25.283 = Adventures of Ellery Queen, “Dead Man’s Cavern” (April 15, 1944) ***WD
02:25:41.142 = Quiet Please, “Is This Murder” (January 16, 1949)
02:54:03.552 = Radio City Playhouse, “Unguarded Moment” (August 29, 1949)
03:22:02.393 = It’s Murder, “Picture Wire Murder” (August 10, 1944)
03:36:41.570 = The Sealed Book, “Ghost Makers” (September 09, 1945)
04:06:11.396 = The Shadow, “Nightmare at Gaelsbury” (February 02, 1941)
04:30:25.714 = Sleep No More, “The Storm” (December 19, 1956) ***WD
04:57:35.046 = Show Close

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(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.
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