“WAS ‘THE EXORCIST’ CURSED?” and 8 More Scary True Paranormal Horror Stories! #WeirdDarkness

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IN THIS EPISODE: (Dark Archives Double Trouble episode with stories from August 09-10, 2018) *** A teenager suddenly begins seeing disturbing visions when at home. (A Visitor In The House) *** The Snallygaster was labeled as a fictional story created over a century ago to terrorize citizens in Maryland. But now it appears the creature might actually have been real. (Could The Snallygaster Be a Real Creature?) *** The mystery of what happened in room 1046 of the Hotel President remains unsolved to this day, despite endless files of evidence. (What Happened In Room 1046?) *** It is considered one of, if not the most terrifying film of all time. But is the film itself, “The Exorcist” cursed? (Was ‘The Exorcist’ Cursed?) *** It’s been described as part kangaroo, part horse, part bat, part bird, part reptile… what exactly is the Jersey Devil? (Unmasking The Jersey Devil) *** Why have so many classical composers died upon composing their ninth symphony? (The Curse of the Ninth Symphony) *** The RMS Queen Mary is now retired – but it appears some of its passengers and crew never got the message. (Ghosts Of The Queen Mary) *** Could the imaginary friend of a brother and sister not be their imagination? (My Great Grandparents’ Home) *** Zombies are everywhere in pop culture – films, television, gaming, memes, etc. It’s all obviously make-believe, but is it possible for an actual zombie apocalypse to take place in the real world? (Could a Zombie Apocalypse Really Happen?)

STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS/SOURCES…

“Was The Exorcist Cursed?” by Troy Taylor: (Theme from “The Exorcist” written by Mike Oldfield, performed by Midnight Reapers from the album, “The Best of Halloween”.)

“A Visitor In The House”:

“What Happened In Room 1046?” by Katie Serena:

“Could The Snallygaster Be a Real Creature?” by Steve Pearse:

“Could A Zombie Apocalypse Really Happen?” by Brent Swancer:

“Unmasking The Jersey Devil” by Steve Pearse:

“My Great Grandparents’ Home” submitted to WeirdDarkness.com by Amanda R.:

“Ghosts of the Queen Mary”: (link no longer available)

“The Curse of the Ninth Symphony”:

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