Doorway to Darkness
Casey Burrin
Step into the world of Doorway to Darkness, a horror fiction podcast where the veil between the living and the dead is thin, and where the things that go bump in the night are all too real.
Written by horror fiction writer Casey Burrin, and narrated by the chilling voice of the Night Creeper, this podcast will take you on a journey to the darkest depths of the supernatural.
For those brave enough to listen, our tales will challenge your beliefs and make you question the very nature of reality. They will test your courage and your sanity, and leave you wondering if the darkness that surrounds us is real, or merely a figment of our imagination.
In each episode, we'll bring you tales of ghosts, ghouls, vampires, curses, and monsters that will make your blood run cold.
But this is not just any ordinary horror podcast, my friends.
Half of the stories feature 19-year-old supernatural expert Chance and Detective Tyler, a paranormal investigator.
Together they navigate the treacherous waters of the supernatural, uncovering the hidden secrets of the dead, and facing down the terrors that lurk in the shadows.
The other half of our stories feature a random assortment of characters and situations, each one more terrifying than the last.
From abandoned asylums to haunted houses, from cursed towns to ancient crypts, our stories will transport you to places where the darkness reigns supreme.
So come, dear listener, and journey with us into the darkness. Let us take you to the edge of terror and back again, and let the Night Creeper's voice guide you through the abyss.
But beware, for once go through the Doorway to Darkness, there's no turning back.
So, let us leave you with a final warning: "The darkness is always waiting, just beyond the light. Be careful where you step and keep your wits about you.
Until we meet again, this is Doorway to Darkness, and we bid you a terrifying goodnight.
For more horror, go to website caseyburrin.com.
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Blood Lust
Doorway to Darkness
09/08/23 • 37 min
In a house where shadows whisper secrets and the wind carries hushed tales, married couple Jessica and Chris stand on the precipice of a chilling discovery that could cost them their lives.
On the day they move into their dream house, the couple finds a sinister drop of blood on the driveway. The property holds a hidden truth: an underground chamber, absent from any known blueprints.
Within this subterranean chamber, they find coffins placed suspiciously on wheels, lingering in unsettling limbo.
Believing contraband is hidden in the caskets, they peer inside, inadvertently stepping from the known world into one of shadows and whispers where they face death head-on.
That’s because they've just unwittingly ensnared themselves on the wrong side of the Doorway to Darkness.
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Best of Season 1: Agatha
Doorway to Darkness
11/30/23 • 33 min
Good evening to all our devoted listeners. As dusk fades to night, we arrive at a pivotal juncture.
This evening marks the end of Season 1 with 'Agatha,' a narrative that has resonated profoundly in the silent chambers of your thoughts, becoming our season's most downloaded tale.
As we bid adieu to Season 1, remember, the veil of darkness never fully lifts.
Season 2 is already crafting its sinister narrative in hidden realms, preparing to unveil a trailer soon filled with fresh horrors.
Stay alert and open-minded, as 'Doorway to Darkness' Season 2 is poised to draw you into its mysterious clutches in next few short weeks.
We are deeply grateful for your support. Your glowing reviews have ignited the dark heart of 'Doorway to Darkness,' inspiring us to explore further into the chasm of fear.
'Agatha' is more than a tale of terror; it is an exploration of self-deception.
It reflects the harsh reality of our delusions and their devastating effects on our lives and others.
As we teeter between reality and fantasy, it's time to revisit the story that has captivated your spirits.
Without further delay, I reintroduce 'Agatha.'
Until we reconvene, bear in mind, the darkness is perpetually lurking... just beyond the doorway.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
Sibella's Curse
Doorway to Darkness
11/16/23 • 32 min
Enter the world of Hannah, an animal control worker whose existence is tinged with the harshness of others' judgments due to her lazy eye and fuller figure.
Her latest call is to a chilling crime scene where a life has been violently snuffed out, the only clues being a golden knife with enigmatic markings and a sinister chalk-drawn symbol.
Lurking in the shadows near a dumpster, a solitary black cat watches. Tasked with its rescue, Hannah steps into a realm far removed from her routine. This feline, shrouded in the inky hue of night, may not be just another stray.
Is this cat an omen of doom, spinning a web of disaster for those it encounters? Or is it simply caught in the crossfire of old wives' tales and biases against its dark coat?
In this tale, reality and myth meld, challenging deep-seated beliefs and unveiling the possibility that beneath the mundane could lie the truly extraordinary as Hannah steps through the Doorway to Darkness.
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The Unraveling
Doorway to Darkness
11/02/23 • 32 min
In the vast expanse of the cosmos, Captain Geoff Trompe, the renowned 'First Man of Jupiter,' stands as a beacon of human achievement. But as the stars beckon and the allure of retirement from his captain position looms, a shadow falls upon his farewell.
When a crew member's life is snuffed out on the eve of his big promotion, the universe's greatest captain finds himself ensnared in a web of intrigue and paranoia.
Is it the machinations of his arch-nemesis, Commander Tyler, or is there a more sinister force at play? As the boundaries of reality blur, Captain Trompe must confront not just external adversaries, but the very fabric of his own mind.
You’re invited you to journey with Captain Trompe as he steps through the threshold, and into the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
Box of Evil
Doorway to Darkness
10/19/23 • 36 min
In the vast tapestry of existence, there's a thread that dances between the known and the unknown.
Thirty-two-year-old Bradley, embarking on a new chapter in his gleaming condo, anticipates a future filled with promise.
Yet, shadows from bygone times find their way in, courtesy of Katie, his devoted girlfriend.
She presents him with an antique chestnut box, plucked from the web's obscure corners.
Its intricate drawers, each more beguiling than the last, pull them into a maelstrom of mysteries.
Intended as a loving gesture, the box evolves into a conundrum, distorting reality and unveiling latent fears.
As they delve deeper into its enigmas, the duo confronts questions about the past, love, and the limits of understanding.
But with each revelation, they inch closer to a threshold few have crossed, teetering on the edge of that haunting Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
The Withering
Doorway to Darkness
10/05/23 • 30 min
In the intriguing world of the supernatural, meet Chance, a prodigious spirit whisperer, and Detective Tyler, renowned for her vast knowledge of the paranormal.
Together, they confront a mystifying case straddling the tangible and the ethereal.
Visualize the anguish of parents, observing their daughter, Carolyn, ensnared in a relentless coma, an aftermath of an innocent Ouija board session.
The looming question is: Is this merely an unexplained medical condition or is Carolyn ensnared by the chilling legend of 'The Withering', where dark entities imprison souls, causing their earthly vessels to deteriorate?
Grasping at straws, the desperate family engages Chance and Tyler, hoping to unearth the truth.
In a high-stakes séance at Carolyn's residence, unexpected revelations arise, suggesting they may have ventured too deep.
Dive into “The Withering” as Chance and Detective Tyler pass through the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
The Strangler
Doorway to Darkness
09/21/23 • 28 min
In a world where everyday life intertwines with the eerie unknown, Chance, a gifted medium, and Detective Tyler, a paranormal investigator, are thrust into a perplexing mystery.
A man's frantic warning resounds moments before a camera's flash claims his life.
As they probe the mystery, every clue deepens their intrigue. How could a simple photograph harbor such deadly power?
Their quest for answers leads them to a widow with haunting secrets and a lurking, ominous presence.
With Chance's vast insight and Tyler's detective insight, they face an adversary that defies all logic. Will they unravel the truth or become the next casualties?
Journey with them, if you're brave enough, straight into the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
Flesh and Blood
Doorway to Darkness
08/25/23 • 34 min
Sixteen-year-old Emma drives with reckless abandon along an isolated stretch of a Meyer County road.
In a small county housing nearly 7,500 souls, each with tales whispered in hushed tones, Emma's story is uniquely chilling.
Her face, wet with tears, speaks of a night drenched in sorrow. As each cry reverberates within her car, destiny gears up to commandeer her journey.
Haunted by the echoes of that traumatic night, Emma seeks solace and escape.
Yet, in a fleeting heartbeat, the trusted path she knows morphs into the unfamiliar.
Almost unwittingly, she steps over the threshold that might destroy her.
Accompany The Night Creeper, your narrator, as he unveils another tale from the chronicles of horror writer Casey Burrin, leading you into the enigmatic depths of the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
Altar of Blood
Doorway to Darkness
08/11/23 • 27 min
Welcome to the Callaway estate, a property hiding generations of dark secrets.
You're drawn to Bailey, the youthful heiress to the Callaway fortune, whose beauty conceals a lurking malevolence.
The family's most dreadful secret is guarded in their mausoleum, and revealing the truth demands facing unimaginable fear.
Uncovering it, you'll find a web of deceit shielded by Bailey and her mysterious twin, Abbot.
At the core of this story is Chance, a young supernatural expert, who is drawn to the enigmatic Bailey. Detective Tyler, a seasoned paranormal investigator, accompanies Chance on this journey into darkness.
They are called to explore the baffling disappearance of four people connected to the Callaway family.
This intriguing tale of secrets, deceit, and otherworldly phenomena is waiting to be unraveled.
Join The Night Creeper who narrates another Casey Burrin tale as you venture into the unknown through the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
Eye in the Hand
Doorway to Darkness
07/26/23 • 26 min
Journey with us now into a realm of mystery, where the veil between the known and the unknown grows thin, where the very laws of nature buckle and twist under the weight of the extraordinary.
Meet Chance, a youth on the cusp of his twenties, blessed - or cursed - with visions of worlds unseen.
Alongside him, we find Tyler, a detective whose beat is not crime, but the uncanny and the supernatural.
Their path leads them to a place of seclusion and secrecy, a woodland cabin owned by Dr. Pedersen, a scholar with his own hidden shadows.
Unbeknownst to them, something insidious waits within, a tangible manifestation of the very mysteries they seek to unravel.
Come with us into this netherworld as we step through the Doorway to Darkness.
For more horror, visit caseyburrin.com.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Doorway to Darkness have?
Doorway to Darkness currently has 14 episodes available.
What topics does Doorway to Darkness cover?
The podcast is about Mystery, Supernatural, Fiction, Drama, Paranormal, Thriller, Chilling, Podcasts, Horror Fiction, Fear, Science Fiction, Haunting, Suspense, Dark and Horror.
What is the most popular episode on Doorway to Darkness?
The episode title 'Best of Season 1: Agatha' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Doorway to Darkness?
The average episode length on Doorway to Darkness is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of Doorway to Darkness released?
Episodes of Doorway to Darkness are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of Doorway to Darkness?
The first episode of Doorway to Darkness was released on Apr 18, 2023.
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