Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel

Welcome back to Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel, where the fire crackles, the shadows deepen, and the night takes on a life of its own. In this chilling episode, Otis Jiry shares two eerie tales guaranteed to haunt your thoughts long after the embers fade. First, venture into the quiet stillness of a zoo after dark, where something more than the animals is stirring. Then, step into a fog-drenched cemetery for a chilling encounter with a man desperate to atone for his past—at any cost. In the dark, the line between predator and prey blurs, and redemption may come with a price too steep to pay. Gather close, campers, because tonight’s stories will leave you questioning what truly waits in the shadows. PODCAST SUMMARY  "Lions and Tigers and Bears" by Andrew Harmon – Night security at a zoo is usually uneventful, but when a series of strange behaviors among the animals escalates into eerie phenomena, two guards are thrust into an otherworldly mystery. As red eyes pierce the shadows and an unseen force spreads across the park, they must confront the terrifying realization that the zoo’s inhabitants aren’t the only ones being hunted. A suspenseful tale of isolation, creeping dread, and the unknown, this story turns the familiar into a waking nightmare. "The Conversion" by Daniel Cornell – Father Steven is a devout priest dedicated to his faith, but when he meets Bartholomew, a former Satanist seeking redemption, he’s drawn into a web of confessions, secrets, and unimaginable darkness. As Bartholomew recounts his past and offers a strange gift, Father Steven begins to question the sincerity of the conversion—and his own safety. A haunting exploration of morality, trust, and the blurred lines between faith and deception, this story will keep you guessing who—or what—can truly be redeemed.

 On a frostbitten New Year’s night at Camp Duskwood, Otis Jiry gathers his campers by the fire to share a tale as cold and unforgiving as the Yukon wilderness itself. Drawing from the life and legacy of Jack London, this episode invites you into a story where survival hangs by a thread, and every choice carries chilling consequences. With nature’s merciless grip tightening and fire as the only fragile lifeline, this gripping episode of Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel will leave you questioning just how far you’d go to conquer the cold—and yourself. Bundle up, listeners, because the night is long, and the shadows are waiting.  PODCAST SUMMARY "To Build a Fire" by Jack London – A man sets out alone through the harsh, unforgiving Yukon wilderness on an extraordinarily cold day, determined to reach his destination before nightfall. With only a dog as his companion, he relies on his wits and preparation to navigate the deadly cold. As nature’s relentless indifference begins to take its toll, his journey becomes a harrowing test of survival. A gripping tale of resilience and the delicate balance between human determination and the power of the natural world. 

Gather around the crackling fire at Camp Duskwood this Christmas night for an evening of bone-chilling tales that will make you see the season in a whole new light. In the icy grip of winter, two chilling stories unfold—each exploring the darker side of familiar traditions and the unexpected dangers that can lurk in the most unlikely places. From snow-covered isolation to the unraveling of joy itself, join Otis Jiry as he guides you through a frosty landscape where the shadows stretch long and the cold bites deep. When silence falls and the snow drifts high, will you face the fear—or flee? This episode of Otis Jiry’s Nightmare Fuel is a holiday treat you won’t forget—just don’t listen alone. PODCAST SUMMARY "The Winter Babysitter" by Erik Peabody – On a frigid Christmas Eve in remote Montana, a reclusive neighbor reluctantly takes responsibility for keeping an eye on a troubled teenager left home alone. When strange noises break the icy silence, he discovers that something—or someone—terrifying has come out of the cold. A gripping tale of isolation, duty, and the monstrous truths that lie hidden in the snow, this story will leave you questioning the safety of even the most familiar places. "The Night Santa Wasn’t So Jolly" by Eli Pope – Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year, but for Santa Claus, the holiday spirit has been replaced by frustration and despair. As the weight of his role becomes unbearable, Santa spirals into a dark and unexpected rebellion against everything he once stood for. Equal parts grim and satirical, this story offers a twisted glimpse into the man behind the myth—and what happens when the magic runs out.

Pull up a chair by the fire and prepare for a chilling journey through the shadows of history. In this spine-tingling episode, Otis Jiry invites you to explore the murky line between morality and madness, where the choices of the living can stir the restless dead. Inspired by true events that shocked 19th-century Edinburgh, tonight’s tale weaves a haunting web of ambition, guilt, and the macabre. With his signature mix of warmth and wit, Otis unearths secrets from the foggy streets and forgotten graves of a bygone era. As the fire crackles and the night deepens, you’ll find yourself questioning how far you would go in the name of success—and what might follow you if you dared to cross the line. Dim the lights, wrap yourself in a blanket, and join us for a story that will linger long after the embers fade. Just be careful what you dig up—it might not stay buried. PODCAST SUMMARY "The Body Snatcher" by Robert Louis Stevenson – In 19th-century Edinburgh, a young medical student becomes entangled in the shadowy world of grave-robbing to meet the unyielding demand for cadavers in anatomy studies. As secrets mount and alliances with unscrupulous colleagues deepen, the line between ambition and morality blurs. With every decision, the protagonist is drawn closer to a darkness that science alone cannot explain. A gothic exploration of guilt, complicity, and the unquiet dead, this tale will leave you pondering what truly lies beneath the surface.