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Dec 2024
49m 38s

4: S1E04 – Dark Bargains

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About this episode
 Step into the flickering glow of the campfire at Camp Duskwood, where Otis Jiry invites you to explore two chilling tales that test the boundaries of human endurance and the consequences of desperate decisions. In this episode, the allure of ambition clashes with the weight of dark secrets, and the price of freedom comes steep. From the shadows of a sinister circus to the eerie echoes of a spirit’s wrath, these stories weave a tapestry of dread that will linger long after the fire dies out. Grab a seat, pull your blanket close, and prepare for a night of unsettling revelations—because sometimes, the bargains we make aren’t ours to break. 

PODCAST SUMMARY

"Secrets of the Seven Symphonies Circus" by Shenoa Carroll-Bradd – Alphre Knocher, once a young dreamer, now languishes as the star freak in a traveling circus where wonder and horror go hand in hand. Bound by a sinister ringmaster's promises and surrounded by unspeakable secrets, Alphre must decide if escape is worth the unimaginable cost. A grim tale of exploitation and resilience, this story explores the dark underbelly of human ambition and the price of freedom.

"The Fall of Silas Galloway" by Dan Weatherer – Renowned medium Silas Galloway has built a lavish life on his ability to connect the grieving with their lost loved ones—or so his clients believe. But when an ill-fated séance conjures something far beyond his control, Silas finds himself trapped in a nightmare of his own making. A chilling exploration of deception and supernatural retribution, this story asks how far one can fall when the lies come home to roost.

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