Otis Jiry’s Tales From Duskwood: A Horror Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

• 21: S1E21 – Uneven Trades

  In this chilling installment of Tales From Duskwood, master storyteller Otis Jiry invites you to settle in by the fire for two unnerving tales of deals gone wrong, where the balance between cost and consequence is anything but fair. First, a simple night around the campfire turns sinister when an old legend is challenged—unleashing something that should have remained buried. Then, a trio of ghost hunters checks into a notorious hotel, hoping for proof of the paranormal. What they find instead is a descent into shadows, where the real horrors might not be the ones they came looking for. Every trade has a price. Tonight, two of them are about to be paid in full. So ask yourself: what would you give… to know the truth? PODCAST SUMMARY “Monstruo” by Blair Daniels – During a late-night campfire deep in the Texas woods, three friends debate the legend of a cursed tree said to bleed with the blood of its victims. One of them is determined to prove the tale is just folklore—but some stories were never meant to be tested. A brooding tale of urban legend, guilt, and the cost of disbelief, Monstruo reminds us that some warnings are carved in blood for a reason. “The Haunting of Room 812” by Blair Daniels and Craig Groshek – A trio of paranormal investigators checks into the most infamous hotel room in South Dakota, hoping to catch their big break on camera. But when a series of strange events begins to blur the line between myth and reality, one of them finds himself trapped in a place where betrayal lingers and the past never stays buried. A nightmarish journey through haunted hallways and hidden motives, this story explores what happens when the scariest ghosts wear familiar faces.

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• 20: S1E20 – Twisted Ambitions

  Two tales of desire gone wrong… where obsession digs deep, and the price of wanting more may be steeper than you think. A restless drifter arrives at a secluded farm with more curiosity than caution. A young boy’s childhood fascination festers into something far darker than anyone could imagine. In this chilling double feature, host Otis Jiry invites you to gather ‘round the fire and explore what happens when ambition turns toxic, and the line between dream and nightmare blurs beyond recognition. From the haunted backroads of Americana to the murky depths of forgotten places, these are stories of treasure, transformation, and the terrible things we sometimes do in the name of getting what we want. PODCAST SUMMARY "Buried Treasure" by Ted Hegemann – Sent to his reclusive uncle’s farm as part of a last-ditch effort to reform his behavior, Theo quickly becomes fascinated by family rumors of a hidden fortune buried somewhere on the property. With the help of a local farmhand, he begins a tireless search, but the deeper they dig, the more tangled Theo’s thoughts become. A haunting meditation on greed, manipulation, and the dangers of chasing something you were never meant to find. "Overbite" by Kyle Harrison – From the moment James Summers saw his first gator show as a boy, he was hooked. Years later, with a strained family history and a mounting obsession, he returns to the swampy place where it all began—this time with a plan. But what begins as a dream of revival and control slowly unravels into a nightmare of transformation. An unsettling tale of primal urges, fractured identity, and the monstrous side of obsession.

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• 19: S1E19 – The Hidden and the Hunted

  There are places we were never meant to go… and voices we were never meant to hear. Tonight, join Otis Jiry as he leads you into the shadows, where forgotten things stir and laughter lingers long after the show is over. In this chilling episode, two haunting tales unravel the thin line between curiosity and terror—one set beneath the streets, where something ancient waits to be found, and the other following a wandering performer whose audience never quite leaves unchanged. Tread carefully, listener. Because once you’ve seen what hides in the dark, it might just start looking for you. PODCAST SUMMARY "Down Here" by Michael Whitehouse – When David receives a desperate call about an old friend’s unraveling sanity, he reluctantly returns to a past he thought he had left behind. But what starts as a visit to check on Eric quickly spirals into something far more disturbing. Eric speaks of a presence lurking beneath a bridge—something unseen, something waiting. As a storm builds overhead, David is pulled into a night of growing dread, where reality itself seems to shift and something in the darkness whispers an invitation he may not be able to resist. A gripping tale of obsession, fear, and the thin veil between the known and the unknowable. "The Last Laugh" by Michael Whitehouse – A traveling clown arrives in town, delighting audiences with his antics and bringing joy to those who gather to watch. But when the performance ends, and the hat at his feet remains mostly empty, the true cost of his show is revealed. The next morning, the town awakens to an eerie silence, and a dreadful mystery unfolds. A haunting fable of unappreciated gifts and consequences unseen, this story will make you think twice about the price of entertainment.

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• 18: S1E18 – Screams in the Walls

  Some things refuse to be forgotten. Some horrors linger long after the moment has passed, etched into the walls, hidden in the shadows, waiting for the right moment to make themselves known. Tonight, Otis Jiry invites you to peer into the places where echoes never fade and unseen eyes follow your every move. In one tale, a simple work of art holds a sinister secret, its beauty masking something far more disturbing. In another, a place meant for healing becomes a prison of unimaginable horror, where the ones who watch over you may not have your best interests at heart. Two stories. Two warnings. And one lingering question: When you’re being watched, do you really want to know by whom? PODCAST SUMMARY "A Family Portrait" by L. Chan – When a married couple stumbles upon a breathtaking painting at an old inn, they believe they’ve found a treasure. But as the painting finds a new home on their wall, strange occurrences begin to unsettle their reality. The serene image of a girl in a meadow seems to change when no one is looking, and Sarah, the wife, develops an unnatural fixation on it. As the past bleeds into the present, one question becomes impossible to ignore: Who—or what—is truly captured in the painting? A creeping tale of obsession, illusion, and the inescapable grip of the past. "Suicide Watch" by E. Matthews – After a failed suicide attempt, Robby finds himself locked inside Hillcrest Mental Facility, where whispers of tragedy and secrecy haunt the halls. When a fellow patient meets a gruesome and inexplicable end, Robby senses that something far more sinister is at play. His search for the truth leads him into the depths of the hospital, where the line between care and cruelty vanishes. As he uncovers horrifying secrets hidden beneath the sterile walls, he realizes that the real danger isn’t what’s in his mind—but what’s being done to it. A harrowing dive into isolation, medical horror, and the terror of being at the mercy of those who claim to help.

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• 17: S1E17 – The Whispering Dead

  There are stories that flicker like candlelight—gone in an instant, leaving only a hint of warmth. And then there are stories that settle in the bones, whispering long after the last word is spoken. Tonight’s tale is one of the latter. Join Otis Jiry by the fire as he unearths a legend buried beneath old stones and darker secrets. Some messages are meant to be received. Others… are best left unread. But once the dead decide to speak, can you resist the urge to listen? PODCAST SUMMARY "The Messenger" by Robert W. Chambers – When a mysterious skull is unearthed in a quiet Breton village, its discovery sets off a chain of eerie events that no one can explain. As rumors swirl about an ancient curse and whispers of the long-dead Black Priest grow louder, a skeptical investigator delves into the mystery—only to find that some secrets refuse to stay buried. With creeping dread and a masterful blend of history and horror, this chilling tale explores the thin veil between the past and the present… and what happens when the dead demand to be heard.

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