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Drops of DarknessThe End of the Beginning and Mr. Tall 046Welcome to the last episode of the Drops of Darkness Podcast. Thank you for listening for the last 45 weeks. But don't worry, Dear Ones, we're not going far. An illustrated anthology book full of dark fiction is in the works and we'd love if you stuck with us through this next phase for this weird little world we've created. Get book updates, artwork, and behind the scenes content by following @writing.unsupervised on Instagram and TikTok! For this episode, my dark fiction story is titled "The End of the Beginning", followed by a true story of...2024-07-1112 minDrops of DarknessDoppelgänger and Folklore Creature 045This week is a little different from the norm and features two true stories narrated by Cameron Helkuik."Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com Content Advisory: Intended for mature listeners. Check episode descriptions for specific warnings and helpful resources.For business and advertising inquiries, reach out to: thevoid@dropsofdarkness.co...2024-07-0413 minDrops of DarknessCreature Encounter and Childhood Paranormal Experience 044This week is a little different from the norm and features two true stories narrated by Cameron Helkuik. Get ready for run ins with unidentified figures and a kid's first run in with the unexplained.This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true paranormal story read on...2024-06-2711 minDrops of DarknessThe Other and My Brother's Doppelganger 043This week's short dark fiction story is one from the archives called "The Other". Then hear about someone's true encounter with their brother's Doppelgänger.This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true paranormal story read on the show, send it to: submissions@dropsofdarkness.com 2024-06-2010 minDrops of DarknessStuck and My Roommate's Ghost 042Get a glimpse at where some questionable life-choices can leave you in this week's dark fiction story, "Stuck". Then hear about someone's tense encounter with their roommate's tag-a-long entity in "My Roomate's Ghost" [ which belongs to @BelladonnaMoth on Reddit ]This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true...2024-06-1316 minDrops of DarknessThe Invitation and Wendigo Encounter 041A young child leaves a tooth under her pillow for the tooth fairy, but what shows up to make the trade isn't what she expected in this week's short story "The Invitation". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of an encounter with a famous cryptid creature in "Wendigo Encounter" [ which belongs to @bleedingsoulssz on Reddit ]This month's highlighted nonprofit: Lambda Legal"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow...2024-06-0619 minDrops of DarknessRestoration and Spirit Entity Encounter 040Lydia's must find her own way to bring her artwork to life in this week's short story "Restoration". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a night spent in a barn after getting locked out—and someone realizing they won’t be sleeping alone in "Spirit Entity Encounter" [ which belongs to @dman1890 on Reddit ]This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Fol...2024-05-3014 minDrops of DarknessAnswered Prayers and The Nursing Home 039Sister Marion's prayers receive a response, but it's not one she'd ever imagined in short story "Answered Prayers". Then, hear the true paranormal experiences of a nursing home worker as she meets some of the resident's unseen visitors in "The Nursing Home" [ which belongs to @aymochi on Reddit ]This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for...2024-05-2315 minDrops of DarknessThe Gift and They Think I'm Crazy 038Adam's second chance at life comes with some...strings still attached in this episode's horror short story "The Gift" and then hear the true story of a child's experience with a no-faced figure in "They Think I'm Crazy" [ which belongs to @ataka-sama on Reddit ].This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling...2024-05-1614 minDrops of DarknessCost of Survival and Little Boy in the Tub 037Tobias and Theo are determined to survive, despite what it'll take to get out in this episode's horror short story "Cost of Survival" and then hear the true story of a boy's experience with a ghost and former resident of the house in the dark in "Little Boy in the Tub".This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us...2024-05-0913 minDrops of DarknessTop 3 Scary True StoriesListen to three of Someone's best true paranormal stories, curated and narrated by Cameron Helkuik in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Anodyne Von. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!This month's highlighted nonprofit: National Alliance on Mental Illness"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness ...2024-05-0218 minDrops of DarknessTop 3 Scary Fiction StoriesListen to three of Stranger's best dark fiction scary stories in today's compilation episode with an introduction by Cameron Helkuik. Enjoy what we do? Support the show by following, sharing, and leaving us a review!This month's highlighted nonprofit: The NSVRC"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true paranormal story read on...2024-04-2525 minDrops of DarknessThe Last Portrait and Night on the Farm 036Travel back in time to a nursing home where the nurses always know whose next to die in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Portrait" and then hear the true story of someone who has a terrifying experience in the dark in "Night on the Farm"This month's highlighted nonprofit: The NSVRC"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling...2024-04-1818 minDrops of DarknessThere's Something Wrong with Thomas and Not a Dream 035Is it just a bout of sleepwalking...or something else in this episode's dark fiction story "There's Something Wrong with Thomas" and then hear the true story of someone who wishes it was all just a nightmare in "Not a Dream"This month's highlighted nonprofit: The NSVRC"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have...2024-04-1118 minDrops of DarknessThe Vessel and The Figure 034The Favored Children face a gruesome fate, but Edith discovers what she's capable of when she listens to the voice urging her to fight back in this episode's dark fiction story "The Vessel" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying encounter during a visit to grandma's in "The Figure?"This month's highlighted nonprofit: The NSVRC"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for...2024-04-0418 minDrops of DarknessLeft Behind and Peek-A-Boo Who Are You? 033Kit grapples with the loss of his wife and finds out what happens if you let your mind wander too far in this episode's dark fiction story "Left Behind" and then hear the true story of someone first encounter with a curious ghost at their new job in "Peek-A-Boo Who Are You?"Trigger Warning: This week's fiction story deals with grief, death, and loss.This month's movement: National Women's Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating...2024-03-2818 minDrops of DarknessInvasive and My Lucid Dream 032A mycologist studies a potentially undiscovered type of fungus in this episode's found-footage style dark fiction story "Invasive" and then hear the true story of someone meeting an strange entity in "My Lucid Dream".This month's movement: National Women's Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true paranormal story read on...2024-03-2118 minDrops of DarknessNo One in the Cupboard and The Hummingbird Ranch 031Evie finds out her new friend in the basement's true motives in this episode's dark fiction story "No One in the Cupboard" and then hear the true story of someone's experience working on the set of The Bachelor in "The Hummingbird Ranch".This month's movement: National Women's Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness ...2024-03-1414 minDrops of DarknessRat King and The Geisha Lamps 030Wade meets a mysterious woman on the train who shows him something he'll never forget in this episode's dark fiction story "Rat King" and then hear the true story of someone's experience with figurine lamps coming to life in "The Geisha Lamps" from Reddit user @asabovesobelow75This month's movement: National Women's Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling...2024-03-0717 minDrops of DarknessOn The Market and Two Sleep Paralysis Demons 029The home Nathan and Frank are inspecting isn't quite vacant in this episode's dark fiction story "On The Market" and then hear the true story of someone's experience dealing with multiple demon encounters in "Two Sleep Paralysis Demons"This month's movement: Renew as a Crew"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have your true...2024-02-2916 minDrops of DarknessTrapped and Welsh Hotel 028Sometimes, the worst monsters are the ones disguised to help you in this episode's dark fiction story "Trapped" and then hear the true story of someone's unexpected run in with a misty figure while vacationing in Wales in "Welsh Hotel"This month's movement: Renew as a Crew"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness To have...2024-02-2216 minDrops of DarknessChorus of the Deep and The Haunting of the Cooper House 027Calum faces the hidden terrors of seas in this episode's dark fiction story "Chorus of the Deep" and then hear the true story of someone's terrifying exploration of an old murder house in "The Haunting of the Cooper House" (from @Anime3536 on Reddit)This month's movement: Renew as a Crew"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness 2024-02-1520 minDrops of DarknessThe Last Visit and Spider Girl 026Jamie is happy to see his grandparents again after so many years, but soon realizes that something's not quite right in this episode's dark fiction story "The Last Visit" and then hear the true story of someone's strange childhood friend in "Spider Girl" (from @aymochi on Reddit)This month's movement: Renew as a Crew"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark...2024-02-0815 minDrops of DarknessMy Monster and I Saw Something in My Bedroom 025An imperfect cat finds his place with an imperfect owner in a small haunted home in this episode's dark fiction story "My Monster" and then hear the true story of someone encountering a red-eyed dark figure in "I Saw Something in My Bedroom."This month's movement: Renew as a Crew"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness 2024-02-0113 minDrops of DarknessHunted and The Grim Reaper 024When no one is safe from the harshness of winter, it's hunt and eat or die in this episode's dark fiction story "Hunted" and then hear the true story of someone encountering an omen of death in "I Saw the Grim Reaper"This month's nonprofit: The Southern Poverty Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction writer Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark storytelling content: @dropsofdarkness 2024-01-2514 minDrops of DarknessThe Tailor's Threads and My Scariest Paranormal Experience 023Mr. Vargas accepts all types of clients in his tailor shop and they either earn great gifts through his magical threads, or something much worse, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Tailor's Threads" and then hear the true story of a possible run in with a skinwalker in "My Scariest Paranormal Experience" from TikTok user @unofficially_mykie.TRIGGER WARNINGS: DeathThis month's nonprofit: The Southern Poverty Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through...2024-01-1818 minDrops of DarknessLike You, Little One and That's Not My Sister 022In a world ravaged by vampires and machines, Liv gets something she's never been given: a choice, in this episode's dark fiction story "Like You, Little One" and then hear the true paranormal story of an attention seeking entity in "That's Not My Sister".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | DeathThis month's nonprofit: The Southern Poverty Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok...2024-01-1118 minDrops of DarknessA Night at the Crossroads and Unseen Intruder 021After her evening turns bloody, Rose flees to The Crossroads to get rid of something she can no longer hide, in this episode's dark fiction story "A Night at the Crossroads" and then hear the true paranormal story of a two children and their father spending the night in a house that was supposed to be empty in "Unseen Intruder".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Blood | DeathThis month's nonprofit: The Southern Poverty Law Center"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating...2024-01-0418 minDrops of DarknessTop 4 True Stories - Someone's CompilationWelcome to the second of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with four of Someone’s most chilling paranormal accounts, narrated by Cameron Helkuik. This special episode has a collection encounters including The Hat Man, an eavesdropping demonic presence, and an instance of shared dreams. Perfect for fans of all things paranormal.Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we create every episode ourselves. This means that each week, we write Stranger's fiction and hand-pick Someone's true scary stories in order to give you the best show we p...2023-12-2822 minDrops of DarknessBonus Episode - Strange Holiday Traditions Around the WorldWelcome to the Drops of Darkness holiday special! Get to know the duo behind Stranger and Someone in this audio AND video episode as Anodyne Von and Cameron Helkuik discuss some of the strangest (and creepiest) holiday traditions from around the world. There's classics like the Yule Lads and Krampus, plus many you may have never heard before including a pooping log, a wine-drinking witch, and singing undead horse!Send your true paranormal stories to submissions@dropsofdarkness.com!*Content intended for mature audience and is not in the slightest bit meant for educational...2023-12-2531 minDrops of DarknessTop 3 Dark Fiction Short Stories - Stranger's CompilationWelcome to the first of two spine-tingling compilation episodes! Balance out the season's cheer with three of Stranger's most chilling dark fiction stories, written and narrated by Anodyne Von. This special episode has a trifecta of terror including whispering shadow people, hungry changelings, and blood-thirsty entities. These stories are bound to transport you to worlds far from the one that you know where the dark things in the shadows aren't always the monster. Perfect for fans of horror, suspense, and the supernatural.Thank you for supporting Drops of Darkness! We're a small indie-production duo and we cr...2023-12-2137 minDrops of DarknessThe Absence Awaits and Church of Traps 020Logan thought he was used to seeing all types of customers come into the Quick-E Mart—until the strangest one of them all sees him, in this episode's dark fiction story "The Absence Awaits" and then hear the true paranormal story of an urban exploration that came with some terrifying surprises in "Church of Traps".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Death This month's nonprofit: wwww.anera.com"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of...2023-12-1415 minDrops of DarknessOf Death and Dreaming and Lockdown Copycat 019A date interrupted by murder still manages to end well in this episode's dark fiction story, "Of Death and Dreaming" and then hear the true paranormal account of an active presence growing more malevolent in the stress of the pandemic in "Lockdown Copycat".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Blood | Murder | Sexual SituationsLearn more about this month's nonprofit at wwww.anera.com"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik....2023-12-0715 minDrops of DarknessThrift on 6th Street and Kickstart to Investigating 018You never know what you'll find at the thrift...or what might find you in this episode's dark fiction story, "Thrift on 6th St" and then hear the true paranormal account of a childhood experience that started a lifelong interest in the paranormal in "Kickstart to Investigating".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing ImageryLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.2023-11-3013 minDrops of DarknessNo Face Woman and Hotel Sorrento 017Greg goes to stay with his grandmother during a snowstorm, but finds that the true danger is inside the house in this episode's dark fiction story, "No Face Woman" and then hear the true paranormal story of something strange being brought home from Seattle's most haunted hotel in "Hotel Sorrento".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing ImageryLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of...2023-11-2317 minDrops of DarknessProtectors and House of Abandoned Torment 016Claire has no choice but to face The Thing In The Closet this episode's dark fiction story, "Protectors" and then hear the true paranormal story of how an explorer or abandoned places got his start in "House of Abandoned Torment".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Disturbing ImageryLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more th...2023-11-1614 minDrops of DarknessFortune of Death and I’ll Be Right There 015The only true fortune Iga would ever tell was her last in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fortune of Death" and then hear the true paranormal story of an astral projection rescue in "I’ll Be Right There".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence | MurderLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok for more thrilling dark stor...2023-11-0913 minDrops of DarknessWhat Wanted Out and Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain 014What would you do if you woke up and found that nightmare and reality had switched places? Find out in this episode's dark fiction story, "What Wanted Out" and then hear the true paranormal story of a young couple who tried to make their space more inviting, but instead, invited ing something dark in "Us and Whatever's Behind the Curtain".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language | Disturbing ImageryLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.doctorswithoutborders.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to li...2023-11-0213 minDrops of DarknessSomething Like Homeless and Deadwood Adams House 013Simon confronts past trauma and present terrors at his childhood home in this episode's dark fiction story, "Something Like Homeless" and then hear the true paranormal story of a haunted house tour that did not disappoint in "Deadwood Adams House".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Murder | Pet Loss | ViolenceLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok fo...2023-10-2615 minDrops of DarknessRite of Passage and Signs After Signs 012In an old house full of cages, Mina decides what true freedom is worth in this episode's dark fiction story, "Rite of Passage" and then hear the true paranormal story of two friends witnessing the events from a movie…only they were now happening in real life in "Signs After Signs".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Abuse | ViolenceLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Came...2023-10-1914 minDrops of DarknessThe Rise of Nothing and Disembodied Warning 011When gods turn into nothing more than bedtime stories, they must find other ways to sustain themselves in this episode's dark fiction story, "The Rise of Nothing" and then hear the true paranormal story of a voice that helps guide two siblings away from danger in "Disembodied Warning".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Substances | Blood | LanguageLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of...2023-10-1216 minDrops of DarknessThe Guest and Down the Hall 010The mystery of an old hotel's past is solved when an unexpected guest arrives and stays a room that should have been off limits. in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Guest" and then hear the true paranormal story of a figure that stalks the halls of a new house.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death | Murder | Blood | LanguageLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.nativeorganizing.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts...2023-10-0514 minDrops of DarknessSeashell Eye and That's My Demon 009A walk on the beach leads to an unexpected discovery in this episode's horror fiction story, "Seashell Eye" and then hear the true paranormal story of a camp counselor's experience when a camper shows up with a plus-one that does not want her to be there.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Death, demons, religious organizationsLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.eifoundation.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.2023-09-2817 minDrops of DarknessDon't Make Me Do It and Sharing Dreams 008Sarah chases off the thing that's been circling her house for days, only to realize she's lost the one thing that could have saved her in this episode's horror fiction story, "Don't Make Me Do It and then hear the true paranormal story of two people sharing dreams of their childhood home.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Violence, blood, possessionLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.eifoundation.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form th...2023-09-2116 minDrops of DarknessThe Ferrier of Hell and Baby Talk 007Benjamin's skills turn out to be an advantage for him in Hell, but he quickly finds himself tangled in a web of deals with the most dangerous of entities in this episode's horror fiction story, "The Ferrier of Hell" and then hear the true paranormal story of an encounter with a curious crib-side visitor.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Language, religious themesLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.eifoundation.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through th...2023-09-1420 minDrops of DarknessA Place Below and They Know My New Name 006A young girl gains an unusual ally when the people around her turn out to be the true monsters in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Place Below" and then hear the true paranormal acoount of a strangely comforting acknowledgment from an entity after a lifetime of torment.TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, bullying, death, sexual traumaRESOURCES: RAINN is one of the largest anti-sexual violence networks and their services can be found on their resource page.Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.eifoundation.org2023-09-0721 minDrops of DarknessA Send Off and Ghostly Astral Projection 005Max confronts the real source of evil as he allows himself to embrace his true nature in this episode's dark fiction story, "A Send Off" and then hear the true paranormal account of someone unknowingly traveling to meet an old friend as they slept in "Ghostly Astral Projection".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, blood, loss, religious traumaRESOURCES: recoveringfromreligion.orgLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form th...2023-09-0416 minDrops of DarknessPut Them Back and Little Girl on the Stairs 004In the midst of a shadowy assault Oskar embraces change in this episode's dark fiction story, "Put Them Back" and then hear the true paranormal account of a surprise encounter in the middle of the night in "Little Girl on the Stairs".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Gore, bloodLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.Follow us on TikTok fo...2023-08-2418 minDrops of DarknessGoing Down and Astral Projection in Las VegasReece is left some very unexpected gifts in this episode's dark fiction story, "Going Down" and then hear the true paranormal account of a Sin City out-of-body experience in "Astral Projection in Las Vegas".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuseRESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit www.thehotline.orgLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in captivating audible form through the creative efforts of Cameron Helkuik.2023-08-1718 minDrops of DarknessFragile Bodies and Fears & Claws 002Lottie never wanted to be in a morgue again, but now it's a question of if she'll ever be anywhere else in this episode's dark fiction story, "Fragile Bodies" and then hear the true paranormal account of an entity that overhears a deepest fear in "Fears and Claws".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Loss, grief, abuseRESOURCES: Domestic Abuse Hotline: visit www.thehotline.orgLearn more about this month's nonprofit at www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyne Von, brought to life in...2023-08-1037 minDrops of DarknessCollected and The Hat Man 001Follow Flora—a vintage record enthusiast—as she finds more than she bargains for during a disappointing hunt in this episode's original dark fiction story "Collected" and then hear the true paranormal account of an unexpected guest in the basement in "The Hat Man".TRIGGER WARNINGS: Light blood and gore, suicidal referencesRESOURCES: Suicide & Crisis Hotline: visit 988lifeline.org or dial 988 for free and confidential support available 24/7Learn more about this month's nonprofit at www.EntertainmentCommunityFund.org"Drops of Darkness" is the ongoing literary work of dark fiction author Anodyn...2023-08-0323 min