An interlude before we likely advance to more pulp wackiness, David, Kaela and Abysmii look at a sobering story inspired by a prompt - a story about loss, memory, and the dead rising from the sea.
Story submitted by Unft4HumnConsumption.
160 - "Doctor Satan" (Part 2) by Paul Ernst
The thrilling conclusion of the first Doctor Satan story finds our erstwhile hero, Ascott Keane, meeting his arch-nemesis face-to-mask. David, Kaela, Allen and Abysmii are joined by Mastt Holley this time as they explore such uncanny powers as magical trash cans, blind noclipping through the city, and T-posing to call on the power of God and anime.
Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird Tales, August 1935.
159 - "Doctor Satan" (Part 1) by Paul Ernst
A pulp-infused saga unfolds as Abysmii shares a public domain discovery with David, Kaela and Allen. Straight form the pages of Weird Tales, the gang are introduced to the baffling crimes of the eponymous Devil-themed ne’er-do-well, and meet his arch-nemesis, the logical longboy Ascott Keane. Who will win? Who will lose? How many women will faint over the course of these stories? UCA is on the case!
Story by Paul Ernst, first published in Weird Tales, August 1935.
158 - "Elf on the Shelf: A Tale of Darkness" by Jay Connett
Nearly two weeks after Christmas and, timely as ever, David, Allen and Abysmii are opening their last gift from the Holiday season. If you’ve ever been unnerved by a certain plastic elf that is supposedly always watching for the big man up north, this one’s for you.
Story submitted by Jay Connett.
157 - Discussing Five Nights at Freddy's
David and Kaela finally bring things full-circle (if a bit late) to talk about the Five Nights at Freddy’s movie, while special guest Ash is there to enlighten them to the weird and extensive lore of the greater franchise. How does the film hold up for the layperson compared to the fans of the series? And how in the world has this dangerous pizza chain managed to persist so long?
156 - "When Ray Is In a Bad Mood" by Rorshack Rorshan
Can we not go even three episodes before returning to the existential exercise that is reading a Rorshack Rorshan story? Apparently not, because David, Kaela, Abysmii and Papreeka are all together in person to read one featuring the dreaded Reality Man.
Story submitted by Rorshack Rorshan.
155 - Eerie Creature Features with Animal Fact Files
David and Kaela talk to Kylie and Eli of Animal Fact Files about some of the planet’s strangest animals, and what features of those creatures might inspire horror in the right context (though nothing will ever top the deadly Flyon).
Pre-order Mind-Blowing Facts About the Planet’s Strangest Animals by Kylie Keen here!
154 - "Take One" by Knadire
Halloween is fast approaching, and David, Kaela and Benjamin have a perfectly seasonal story to share. Get ready to have some tricks treated and some chains rattled with the tale of an All Hallows’ ritual with good intentions and horrific consequences.
Story submitted by Knadire. Read along here.
153 - "Chapter 4, Page 7" by ClericofMadness
David, Kaela, Allen and Seid celebrate Allen’s birthday and the beginning of spooky month with a story about a house, a dog, and several books that are not actually there. There’s drinking involved (for our readers, not in the story) and dice get rolled. Also, news about Midnight Marinara’s future.
Story submitted by ClericofMadness. Read along here.
152 - "Even Darkness Needs Hugs" by Rorshack Rorshan
David, Allen and Abysmii will never in their lives be prepared for the twists and turns of these oddball stories. Also in this episode: anecdotes about Japan, Einstein jumpscares and a real reminder of the show’s credo.
Story submitted by Rorshack Rorshan.
151 - Short and Shivery 41
The beloved segment returns! David and Allen receive five stories from the mysterious Rue and proceed to do very little effective proper critique while accidentally creating yet another UCA meme character in the process.
All stories submitted by Rue.
150 - "Pea Bee and Jay" by HyperThermal
One last Liminal Real Estate claim (for the time being) as David, Kaela and Abysmii try in vain to cross a bridge that may or may-not lead to a mystical sandwich kingdom. Also, a revelation about the nature of beer takes place.
Story submitted by HyperThermal. Read along here.
149 - "The Final Livestream of phanfan47" by ClericofMadness
The Liminal Real Estate agents of David, Kaela and Abysmii list a nice little number discovered during a livestream by a man who might possibly be a grandpa that played Tomagatchi.
Story submitted by ClericofMadness. Read along here.
148 - "Golden Sea" by Knadire
A short story penned for a Liminal Spaces writing challenge ends up prompting some surprisingly deep and serious discussion from David, Allen and Abysmii.
Story submitted by Knadire. Read along here.
147 - "Prevenge" by Max
David and Kaela read a short and punchy little number conceptually inspired by a They Might Be Giants song.
Story submitted by Max.
146 - "La Cueva de la Cabra" by A.C. Silva
David and Allen check out the Frozen Goat Cave and things get a more than a tad cryptic.
Story submitted by A.C. Silva. Read along here.
Bonus - Darkly Undercooked Jaymeson Pie
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A four-podcast mashup! The creators of Darkly Lit, Undercooked Analysis, The Jaymeson Tapes and Coffee & Pie all gather in one place to have some goofy discussions! Follow along as these weirdos tangent back and forth with some quality(?) conversation.
145 - SCP Roundup: 230 and 2614
The Darkly Lit Trio make a quick return to the Foundation to fulfill a request for Seid, and end up finding a deep dive into a multiversal conundrum in the process.
All entries read can be found on the SCP Foundation website: http://www.scp-wiki.net/
SCP-230 - “The Gayest Man Alive” was archived by Sc0tch.
SCP-2614 - “Sometimes I Go Out In Pity For Myself” was archived by bbaztek.
144 - "Unsplit Bonds" by neosaiyanangel
Oh good golly gosh, it looks like things are going a little kooky over there with our friends David, Allen and Abysmii, donchaknow. Maybe they got in a little too deep with this haunted doll story, but it probably has more to do with them getting into the mindset of a new character that may just have some meme staying power, oh yes she does!
Story submitted by neosaiyanangel. Read along here.
143 - SCP Roundup: Confinement Edition Part 5
After nearly three years, David, Kaela and Allen grab a few from the Hennessy Vending Machine (SCP-294 that still needs repair) and read an account of an IKEA that goes on forever, the source of inspiration for the last two major episodes of Lord Bung’s “Confinement.” Also, David revives and old gag because why not?
All entries read can be found on the SCP Foundation website: http://www.scp-wiki.net/
SCP-3008 - “A Perfectly Normal, Regular Old IKEA” was archived by Mortos.