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SCARY STORIES TOLD IN THE DARK

A multiple story, horror-themed audio storytelling podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show features master storyteller Otis Jiry, and the work of dozens of independent and previously-published contributing authors.


Season 1 | Season 2


Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 22 – “All Hallow’s Horrors”
Published October 31, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:56:35 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Katie H., Phil Zona, Maya Ellert, and Jacob Newell

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 21 – “Cryptic Contrast”
Published October 24, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:48:13 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Sarah Kearsey, Peter Shilston, Michael T. Guidry, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 20 – “Sticks and Bones”
Published October 17, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:01:53 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by N. Christ, Keith Daniels, Alex Lowe, and Alex Taylor

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 19 – “Digging Deep”
Published October 10, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:41:12 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jacob Beach, Josh M. Parker, Spyda Barnes, and InfernalNightmare333

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 18 – “Ominous Encounters”
Published October 3, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:41:18 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Brandon Wills, Keith Daniels, Danielle Hamilton, and CuriousInsect

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 17 – “Malevolent Mysteries”
Published September 26, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:22:42 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by StupidDialUp, Joe Terrell, Stephan D. Harris, and two anonymous authors

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 16 – “Fear and Folklore”
Published September 19, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:20:18 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Keith Daniels, Paul Breen, Jr., and two anonymous authors

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 15 – “Lying in Wait”
Published September 12, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:41:29 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Ryan Haddon, Jimmy V, Keith Daniels, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 14 – “Harrowing Hollows”
Published September 5, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:38:39 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Coffeelover309, Marcus Arias, Michael Paige, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 13 – “Horror Finds a Home”
Published August 15, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:48:19 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Daniel DuBois, Blood Empress, Moonlit Cove, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 12 – “Into the Unknown”
Published August 8, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:13:43 – Series:
Hosted by Steve Taylor, and featuring stories by Aaron Shotwell, Kenneth Kohl, Quadrant, and Argylle

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 11 – “As It Stands”
Published July 25, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:33:54 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Dave Stancliff

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 10 – “Legends and Lore”
Published July 18, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:47:18 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Brian Martinez, Meagan J. Meehan, Jon Grilz, and Drew Stepek

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 9 – “Paranormal Pursuit”
Published July 11, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:55:39 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Marshall Bannana, Kevin Thomas, Hagen Loyd, Nick Llanes, and Maxwell Malone

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 8 – “Close Encounters”
Published July 4, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:45:57 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Ahriannah Victoria, Harlan Guthrie, Todd Martin, and Ghost_Eye_Tree

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 7 – “Fearsome Findings”
Published June 27, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:45:57 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jimmy Juliano, Moonlit Cove, M4Z3, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 6 – “Something Southern This Way Comes”
Published June 20, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:57:38 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Tonia Brown

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 5 – “Morose Than Meets the Eye”
Published June 13, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:33:08 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Andrea Gullino, Adam Gray, James Colton, and Jonathan Reiman

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 4 – “Sinister Surprises”
Published June 6, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:33:31 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Felix Blackwell, Matt Dymerski, Michael Whitehouse, and Miles Voltaire

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 3 – “Layers of Deceit”
Published May 30, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:04:47 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jeff Hartin, Sasha Brokov, Jack London, and an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 2 – “Macabre Manifestations”
Published May 23, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:24:45 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Sasha Brokov, Adam Davies, Al Bruno III, and Emerald Lee

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 2, Episode 1 – “Seeking Shadows”
Published May 16, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:30:48 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by John Casuccio, Moonlit Cove, H.P. Lovecraft, and two anonymous authors

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 24 – “Fiend Memories”
Published May 9, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:57:44 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Michael Whitehouse & Jack Mason

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 23 – “Wicker Rising”
Published May 2, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:19:47 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Michael "ShadowSwimmer77" Landry

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 22 – “Meeting the Makers”
Published April 25, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:07:34 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Sarah Piper & Aaron Shotwell

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 21 – “Retrospection”
Published April 18, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:09:00 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Michael Whitehouse & CreepyCarbs

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 20 – “Unseen Spectres”
Published April 11, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:04:00 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Aaron Shotwell & an anonymous author

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 19 – “The Boondocks”
Published April 4, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:45:24 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Dan David & Joshua L. Hood

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 18 – “Whispers in the Dark” (Part 2)
Published March 28, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:00:15 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Eric Dodd

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 17 – “Whispers in the Dark” (Part 1)
Published March 21, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:28:46 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Eric Dodd

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 16 – “The Patient” (Part 3)
Published March 14, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:49:46 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jasper DeWitt

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 15 – “The Patient” (Part 2)
Published March 7, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:25:53 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jasper DeWitt

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 14 – “The Patient” (Part 1)
Published February 28, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:18:39 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jasper DeWitt

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 13 – “Happily Never After”
Published February 21, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:29:44 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by J.D. McGregor & Robert Ahern

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 12 – “Best Kept Secrets”
Published February 14, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:16:42 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by K. Banning-Kellum & L. Chan

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 11 – “Nostalgic Nightmares”
Published February 7, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:43:39 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Douglas Greenwood & Dylan Charles

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 10 – “Breathless”
Published January 31, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:00:21 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jon Grilz & J.D. McGregor

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 9 – “Fear of Flying”
Published January 24, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:11:50 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Michael Marks & Arthur Conan Doyle

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 8 – “The Outer Circle”
Published January 17, 2018 – Episode Length: 1:11:57 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by William Hope Hodgson

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 7 – “Dreadful Eternity”
Published January 10, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:47:01 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by William Hope Hodgson

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 6 – “Watchers in the Woods”
Published January 3, 2018 – Episode Length: 0:52:53 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Dustin Koski & Anansi

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 5 – “Risk and Reward”
Published December 27, 2017 – Episode Length: 1:09:11 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Ben Pienaar & Thomas O. Wagner

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 4 – “Yuletide Terror”
Published December 20, 2017 – Episode Length: 0:58:47 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Michael Whitehouse & Kristopher Mallory

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 3 – “Singularity”
Published December 13, 2017 – Episode Length: 0:46:51 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by An anonymous author & Christopher Gideon

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 2 – “Caveat Emptor”
Published December 13, 2017 – Episode Length: 1:11:30 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Christian Thompson & John Morressy

Scary Stories Told in the Dark – Season 1, Episode 1 – “Danger in the Dark”
Published December 13, 2017 – Episode Length: 1:14:52 – Series:
Hosted by Otis Jiry, and featuring stories by Jeff Hartin & Polum Chill

WHAT LISTENERS ARE SAYING ABOUT SCARY STORIES TOLD IN THE DARK

  • I've found Scary Stories Told in the Dark to be one of my favorite podcasts. The scary stories are great, and the narrator does a good job. It's nice sometimes to listen to someone just reading you a story without a strip club DJ voice and heavy effects.

    Coolrealistic (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry was introduced to me by a friend, and I can't believe I hadn't heard of him before. The simplicity of the Scary Stories Told in the Dark podcast is genius. No fluff, lengthy exposition, etc. Just good old-fashioned storytelling from a man who is obviously a seasoned professional. Many shows try to complicate everything, but Mr. Jiry clearly knows where his strengths lie. I will be tuning in for every new episode if the quality keeps up. Keep up the good work, Otis!

    Horrorfied_paul (via iTunes)

  • The stories are great! I could listen to Otis Jiry read the periodic table or laundry labels all day!

    Trixiesixty1 (via iTunes)

  • I love that the stories in Scary Stories Told in the Dark are themed, and can't wait for more! Great work, guys!

    BLT of DEATH (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark and OJ is some juicy storytelling!

    3spoopy (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark is one of my favorite podcasts. Everyone should listen. Just stop reading reviews and subscribe, for your own good.

    72emcd (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark is the perfect driving companion for a musician (who loves horror stories) who's burnt out on music! Can't recommend enough!

    Brandon28 (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry sets up the stories with great eerie atmosphere, and makes you feel like you're there.

    TheWhites09 (via iTunes)

  • Excellent work! Scary Stories Told in the Dark is always a great way to end a long day.

    Justice Burnaugh (via YouTube)

  • As someone who has always been obsessed with the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark book series, the Scary Stories Told in the Dark podcast has been an absolute dream come true! Chilling tales that are well-narrated, what more could a girl want? I'm officially hooked.

    TheMishaReeves (via iTunes)

  • I heard about Scary Stories Told in the Dark from the NoSleep Podcast. The narration and production quality are great. Five enthusiastic stars from a subscriber to more than 30 podcasts of various genres.

    Aeo79 (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry is a true storyteller, and his podcast, Scary Stories Told in the Dark offers a wonderful collection of cracking good, scary yarn.

    Aaron Vlek (via iTunes)

  • I do so enjoy Otis Jiry's storytelling style. Big fan of his work with Chilling Tales for Dark Nights. I've already already played three episodes and can't wait for more to come!

    JusHeather (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry makes you want to sleep on a bed made of his voice. Love the scary stories.

    Tomthepalm (via iTunes)

  • I love Otis Jiry! He has the perfect voice to tell scary stories. I always enjoyed him on other podcasts, so I am thrilled that with Scary Stories Told in the Darkhe has his own now. The stories are great and I definitely stay entertained while listening at bedtime.

    SDuncan0821 (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark is ground-zero for horror stories.

    T.R. Buck (via iTunes)

  • I love everything about Scary Stories Told in the Dark from the cover art, to the title, to the intro, and even the ending credits. The stories are great, the narration is fantastic. Otis Jiry has always been my favorite storyteller. I've been waiting a long time for this podcast and the wait was definitely worth it. Chilling Tales for Dark Nights was and is my first and favorite YouTube channel for scary stories, and I've never been able to get enough of it. Keep up the great work! I'm definitely a lifelong fan!

    TheChristianChild (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry is an amazing reader and actor. I'll be listening to Scary Stories Told in the Dark as long as it's available. Thank you!

    toolchic4 (via iTunes)

  • Otis Jiry is the best person to listen to when it comes to narration. Most stories read have good pay-offs, and his reading style amplifies it!

    Dtoner (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark host Otis Jiry has one of the best podcasting voices, and his narration is top-notch. You may have heard some of the stories before, but Jiry really makes them his own.

    rjoshwilson (via iTunes)

  • It's awesome to see something from when I was a kid making a reappearance to scare the pants off kids of this generation. Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a great new addition to the horror fiction podcast community.

    Corncobb96 (via iTunes)

  • Top-notch voice acting and story selection. I can't get enough. Keep up the great work!

    Ryleighsmom12 (via iTunes)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark has great stories, and is a great show. I enjoyed it!

    pagemaster7 (via iTunes)

  • OMG, the stories on Scary Stories Told in the Dark are so good. I love Otis Jiry's storytelling. He is by far one of the greats.

    Morrigan Ravenmist (via YouTube)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark is creepy, gross, sad, shocking - awesome! Thank you so much for the wonderful entertainment you give us! I’d never make it though 8 hours of work without you!

    Jill Marcum (via website)

  • Just found the Scary Stories Told in the Dark podcast! I work late overnight at a hardware store, where I'm part of the night crew stocking. It's so creepy and dark in here! I love Otis Jiry's voice! Keep up the good and chilling work!

    Sergiodupuy (via iTunes)

  • I love listening to Scary Stories Told in the Dark every night before I go to sleep.

    Tre'-yon (via iTunes)

  • You guys are doing a fantastic job with your scary stories. I am a huge horror fan, and love your show. Keep it up, I'm loving it! Otis Jiry is amazing, what a voice!

    Terry Taillon (via email)

  • Scary Stories Told in the Dark is exactly what I was looking for. Someone telling a story with good sound quality. Otis Jiry's voice is perfect. Love this. Keep it up!

    Mandyrae4658 (via iTunes)