Dark River - Spooky Stories of a Small Town
Dark River - Spooky Stories of a Small Town is a fiction podcast featuring original haunting short stories. It is set in Dark River, a fictional mining town in Northern Ontario, Canada, during the early 20th century. Each episode explores strange and eerie happenings in the isolated community. The show is written and presented by Phillip Psutka.
Episodes
Witch
A recluse living in the forest outside Dark River receives a visit from a haunting stranger. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Consumed
While working at the local Printing Office, a young woman combats menacing advances from both her co-worker and a darker force beneath. Story by Phillip Psutka[This story contains graphic descriptions and material that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.]UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring al
Fever Dream
A nurse at the Dark River Hospital encounters more than death on her evening rounds during a typhoid epidemic. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Into the Depths
A local boatman picks up a strange passenger on an early morning ferry up Dark Trout Lake. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Ladies of the Night
An incident at a brothel leads to deadly consequences. Story by Phillip Psutka [This story contains material that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.]UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.
Tap, Tap, Tap
A telegrapher receives a strange message via morse code during an early morning snowstorm. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
My Valentine
A woman faces a spectre from her past at a Valentine's Day celebration. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Footprints
A woman and her sled dogs face a menacing apparition. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Midnight Travelers
The Manager of the Dark River Train Station receives an unscheduled stop on New Year's Eve. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Ghost of Yet To Come
On Christmas Eve, a young girl encounters an all too familiar spirit. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Portrait
An artist discovers a frightening detail hidden in his paintings.Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the
Stalk-Still
A girl faces her most terrifying Halloween ever at the annual Barker Corn Smash.Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten
Corduroy Road
After his father doesn't return home one night, a boy enters the dark woods in search of him and encounters his worst fears. Story by Phillip Psutka Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all t
Seared
A boy comes face-to-face with a terrifying figure while trying to escape a forest fire.Story by Phillip Psutka[This story contains graphic descriptions that may not be suitable for all ages. Listener discretion is advised.]Dark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at da
Ghost Light
A late night rehearsal takes a frightening turn for a local fiddler.Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including t
Force of Nature
A log drive turns lethal as a certain familiar presence intervenes. Story by Phillip PsutkaDark River gratefully acknowledges the Region of Waterloo Arts Fund for their financial support in the creation of this episode.UNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including t
Factors
While traveling aboard the new mobile school-cars, a math teacher meets an elusive student in a strange northern town.Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Strength in Friendship
A woman from a mining camp receives an unexpected visit from from a long-lost friend.Story by Lindsay BellaireUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Guardian
After her car breaks down on the way to her family's house for Christmas Eve, a woman has a life-changing encounter with something from another time.Story by Lindsay BellaireUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.c
Sentinel
A family selects a Christmas tree that doesn't want to be taken.Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
In the Scope
A hunter encounters a ghost from the past. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Unearthed
A mining catastrophe leads to dark consequences.Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Corn Man
An annual attraction proves far more sinister than ever before at the Barker Halloween Corn Smash.Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Black Cat
A girl receives a strange visitor the night after her best friend is involved a terrible accident. Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
The Face in the Water
A local artist encounters a ghostly figure on an early morning paddle on Dark Trout Lake.Story by Phillip PsutkaUNLOCK A FREE HIDDEN EPISODE - Find the key at darkriver.ca. DARK RIVER BOOK SERIES - Two volumes featuring all the stories from the podcast revamped and rewritten (including the hidden story). Buy now at darkriver.ca.Support the show
Dark River - Trailer
There is a small fictional town in Northern Ontario that is home to many strange happenings. New original spooky short stories of a haunting rural town released every three weeks. Welcome to Dark River.Support the show
