The Dark Truth Podcast

Join Elizabeth around the fireplace as they tell tales of holiday traditions and spooky stories as added chills to your cold December nights. SmeQJkIEvc2oI9wvxzsc

Elizabeth Hepburn Conner returns to The Dark Truth Podcast with three eerie legends of towns that disappeared overnight. 

In this episode, Elizabeth retells the tale of four lovers succumbing to the tricks and mischief of a forest when they runaway to find true love among themselves. The love story quickly takes a dark turn when a woodland spirit initiates his revenge on those he's believes deserves it. Reference:William Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's DreamSocial MediaInstagram: @lizhepburnconner @thedarktruthpodcastofficialTikTok: @thedarktruthpodcast

It is official! This is the first official episode of Season Four: Dead Academy.In this episode, Elizabeth joins in the on the phone tag of ghosts stories spread across these three campuses about a haunted hall in Michigan State University, a royal who still lurks Christ Church College, and a slew of sighting at jesuit university.Find the podcast: https://linktr.ee/thedarktruthpodcastReferences for this episode: Hauntings of Oxford from oxfordsummercourses.com  Mary Mayo Hauntings | MSU hauntings 

This is the final episode of season three with a sweeping wrap-up, along with a tale of the haunted laundry room Elizabeth herself heard once on her campus. This episode also entails the revelation of the theme and mission of season four!Video Version of this episode:https://youtu.be/A8vBiNsFWDYBuy Book: In the Cold Where You Left Mehttps://elizabethhepburnconner.com/buy-the-book/Connect through Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/thedarktruthpodcastofficial/https://www.instagram.com/lizhepburnconner/https://www.tiktok.com/@thedarktruthpodcast?lang=en   

In this episode, Elizabeth revisits old tales surrounding the origins of April Fool's Day like Il Festivale di Hilaria and the story of Dolos the God of Hoaxes. References used in this episode:April Fool's Day | History.comhttps://www.history.com/topics/holidays/april-fools-dayDOLUS (Dolos) - Greek God or Spirit of Trickery & Guilehttps://www.theoi.com/Daimon/Dolos.htmlMusic Used in this episode Medieval tavern music for30 minuteshttps://youtu.be/7WdVT2wsPzo  Follow the podcast onTik Tok: @thedarktruthpodcastInstagram: @thedarktruthpodcastofficialFollow Elizabeth onTik Tok: @lilibethspeaksInstagram: @lizhepburnconner

In this anniversary special, Elizabeth reminisces on the podcast's journey and tells three original short stories to celebrate!Find my stories on Vocal Media!https://vocal.media/authors/elizabeth-h-connerSocial mediaInstagram: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastofficialTikTok: @thedarktruthpodcastofficial, @lizhepburnconner

In this episode, Elizabeth reads a few stories found under the subreddits r/creepyenounters and r/letsnotmeetagain. Social mediaInstagram: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastofficialTikTok: @thedarktruthpodcastofficial, @lizhepburnconner

It's Christmas Eve! The finale of the "'Round the Fireplace" special that reanimates a twist of 'Twas the Night Before Christmas, a poem by Clement Clarke Moore. Elizabeth gets a visit by a ghostly friend who urges her to continue the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve. So, she tells two Christmas Eve creepypastas that add spooks to the holiday flare. Social mediaInstagram: @thedarktruthpodcastofficial, @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @thedarktruthpodcast, @lizhepburnconnerStories used in the episode:Story #1: Santa Clawshttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Santa_ClawsStory #2: The Naughty Listhttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Naughty_ListIntro Song:Dancing of the Sugar Plum Fairy from "The Nutcracker" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfEo2_JJh4

This is the third episode of the holiday run-on mini series, 'Round the Fireplace, where Liz carries the tradition of telling ghosts stories for the Christmas season. In this episode, Liz tells the horrifying tale of someone experiencing the aftermath of opening a Dybukk box. Social mediaInstagram: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastoffiicialTikTok: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerArticles used in this episode: Dibbuk written by an author from the popular website CreepypastaWiki.com https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/DibbukMusic used in this episodeDance of the Sugar Plum Fairyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MdfEo2_JJh4&feature=youtu.beCreepy Music Box Soundhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQFireplace with soothing piano musichttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgHKb_7884o&feature=youtu.be

In Act II of the Christmas special, Round the Fireplace, Elizabeth retells a dark story of an elf and his thirst for vanity behind a distorted gift he created named Pepe, the Rabbit. Social mediaInstagram: @thedarktruthpodcastofficial, @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @thedarktruthpodcast, @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerLink to the story used in this episode"Santa's Other Workshop" by KillaHawke1 (This is the actual author. I read the wrong name for author's credit). https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Santa%27s_Other_WorkshopLinks to the music used in this episode:Creepy Music Box | 30 Minutes of Creepy Music Box Medley | Free Download Linkshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYCOwzTqcGQCrackling fireplace with relaxing piano music https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=crackling+fireplace+with+relaxing+piano+music+

This is the first episode of The Dark Truth Podcast's Christmas special: 'Round the Fireplace. In Act I, Elizabeth talks about the forgotten Christmas tradition of the telling of specters and phantoms on Christmas Eve. This episode features an excerpt from A Christmas Carol  by Charles Dickens. Social mediaInstagram: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastofficialTikTok: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerLink to my new poetry book November Numb!https://www.amazon.com/November-Numb-Elizabeth-Hepburn-Conner/dp/B09M7KJS81/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=Elizabeth+Hepburn+conner&qid=1638565645&sr=8-1

In this episode, Elizabeth seeks to unravel a few mysteries. First, we will talk about the origin of the arbol de la muerte or the "Tree of Death". Then, we cover the 13-year mystery of the missing movie memorabilia, The Wizard of OZ movie ruby slippers. Finally, we wrap the episode with the curse of the Bronze Lady of Sleep Hollow. Social media handles:Instagram: @lizhepburnconner, @thedarktruthpodcastofficialTikTok: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerArticles used in this episode:This 'Tree of Death' is Toxic, You Can't Even Stand Under It When It Rains https://www.sciencealert.com/this-tree-of-death-is-so-toxic-you-can-t-even-stand-under-it-when-it-rainsDorothy’s stolen ruby slippers: a bizarre tale of obsession, small-town gossip and a police hunt that took 13 yearshttps://www.thestar.com/news/world/2019/05/19/dorothys-stolen-ruby-slippers-a-bizarre-tale-of-obsession-small-town-gossip-and-a-police-hunt-that-took-13-years.htmlSleepy Hollow's lesser known ghost story: The Curse of the Bronze Lady in New Yorkhttps://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/nation/2021/10/25/sleepy-hollow-ghosts-bronze-lady-new-york/6175251001/

In this episode, Elizabeth celebrates Halloween with some of the creepiest and bone-chilling stories like the tale of the Bell Witch and ghosts that simply want to join the tricks and treats. This episode simulates a haunted house with the shrilling tunes of "Toccata and Fugue in d minor" playing in the background, ear-piercing shrieks, and the nightmarish thumps of your heart going, "Boom! Boom! BOOM!" Social Media:Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcastofficial

In this episode, Elizabeth introduces a new schedule change and announces the release of her very first single! Then she dives into the sinister tales of Jack O'Lantern and the Headless Horseman of Sleepy Hallow. Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcastofficial

In this episode, Elizabeth takes on the infamous stories behind the Salem Witch Trials, its accusers, and victims. Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcastofficial

Halloween is on its way and the air is tense with spooky thrills. Inspired by the hype of Netflix's Squid Game, Elizabeth gives her two senses in on some of the scariest paranormal games to date. Warning: Paranormal Activity!Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcast

This episode is all about the dark truth behind dreams. First, Elizabeth will try to understand how various cultures interpret dreams. Then she'll briefly looking into a scientific explanation behind some of the most common types of dreams and sleep disturbances. Finally, she will get to the bone-chilling tales of those who found themselves in dreams they could not pull out of.Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcastofficialArticles used for this episode:Here's What These Ancient Cultures Believed About Dreamshttps://dreamtending.com/blog/what-do-dreams-mean-ancient-cultures/5 Scary Things to Know About Dreams and Nightmares - The Sleep Doctorhttps://thesleepdoctor.com/2018/10/30/5-scary-things-to-know-about-dreams-and-nightmares/3 Scary & Crazy Lucid Dreaming Stories - Awaken to Lucid Dreams https://www.awaken2luciddreams.com/3-scary-crazy-lucid-dreaming-stories/

Welcome to The Dark Truth Podcast. In this episode, Elizabeth finds an article that helps listeners ward of Autumn superstitions. Then, she reads a beautiful piece about the spiritual meaning of the Fall Equinox. Finally, she tells the tale of a Roman goddess of plump apples and well-tended orchards. Instagram: @lizhepburnconnerWattpad: @lizhepburnconnerTikTok: @lizhepburnconner & @thedarktruthpodcastAutumn Superstitions: Conkers, Roses, and Falling Leaveshttps://www.icysedgwick.com/autumn-superstitions/The Spiritual Meaning of Fall Equinoxhttps://wristchakra.com/blogs/wristchakrablog/the-spiritual-meaning-of-fallThe Romans and the Festival of Pomona http://bennysplace.com/oneworld/romans-festival-pomona/