The Dark Reading - Tarot Scary Stories
By Dante P Ramon
The Dark Reading - Tarot Scary Stories Sep 16, 2020
Spinning
Heavy drinking affects us all in different ways. In this supernatural story, the Wheel of Fortune Tarot card mysteriously helps to right a wrong.
Newborn
Wracked by accidents, a man feels a presence surrounding and affecting him. Inspired by the Five of Wands, a consumptive action in the past drives horrific events resulting in death.
Peaceful Passing
Will the husband to a dying wife heed a message from a supernatural entity? Inspired by the Page of Cups Tarot card, this short, scary story touches the hearts of a family faced with death.
Cold Voice
Changing his mind at the last minute, a man, alone in the cold, Alaska wilderness, regrets his choice. Enjoy this mystery based on the Seven of Swords Tarot card.
The Detached
A little girl visits a family plantation and encounters the scariest of monsters. Enjoy this episode as the King of Swords confuses the Reader in this interpretation of an old, Philippines folk-tale.
Faded Film
The Silent Movie Actress enacts a supernatural revenge on a love triangle. See how the 3 of Swords tarot card reinforces the wrong decision in this short, scary story.
The Monument
How do you tell your dead wife that you're getting remarried? And did the Two of Cups predict her response?
Clouds
"Clouds scare me," said Dolly. In our story inspired by the Nine of Wands Tarot card, Dolly endeavors to protect herself against things imagined - or things real.
Red Rock
What creature lies hidden in shadows and crevices? Our inexperienced Tarot Reader, guided by the 3 of Cups, accidentally uncovers the devilish truth.
Periphery
Just a bit beyond the eye's field of view lurks a monster waiting to touch your skin. It's there, then not there. Find out what the Seven of Cups Tarot card has in store for this man with a vision problem.
Cursed
The King of Wands is cursed! Our Tarot Reader weaves a remarkable story - a history lesson - about the cursed man on the King of Wands Tarot card in this short, scary story of the occult.
Persuasion
Can the supernatural cause a mid-life crisis? Find out in this story featuring a woman, her babies, and the Ace of Wands Tarot card.
Vortex
What is truly needed to conjure and summon a spirit? The Tarot Reader explains in this ghostly tale between a father and daughter.
Desert Expanse
When does a MMORPG video game turn into a torture session? Let's see what the Tarot Reader says in this ghastly tale of reality versus fantasy.
Below Ground
In a small cave below ground, a group of people find friendship and a moment of happiness in a troubled world. Guided by the Nine of Cups Tarot card, our group are stranger than what they seem in this story of mystery and sadness.
Resurrection Machine
Predicted by the Tarot Reader, a curious animal witnesses a horrific accident and scientific impossibility when a couple drives into a storm.
Poker Face
What are you willing to risk in a poker game if you have nothing left to bet? The Tarot Reader reveals in this supernatural short, scary episode in The Dark Reading.
Cat Lady
What's happening to all of the cats? It's not what you think says the Tarot Reader in this mysterious tale. Follow these school kids as they find out more about the Cat Lady and her secret in this short, scary story.
The Bite
What is worse than a vampire's bite? In this new short, scary story, the Tarot Reader's guidance reveals the true monster.
Shadow Man
A mysterious man fixes the internet - for good - in our story of a well-connected techie and his troublesome WiFi device.
Gingerbread House
This leader must be stopped! The Tarot Reader predicts a less than tasty outcome in this delicious supernatural tale. You'll enjoy this episode filled with buttery pastries and icing-ladened gingerbread cookies.
Pumpkin Dreams - a Halloween Tale
Do pumpkins dream? And are they vengeful creatures? Enjoy this supernatural, Halloween tale ~ a short romp into the inner-thoughts of pumpkins.
Conner of the Mist
What is this creature that was blown in by the storm, and can it be stopped? In this horror episode, our Hero follows the path envisioned by the Tarot Reader. Can he overcome the creature?
The Commission
An illustrator of horror stories and novels receives a commission from an unholy patron. In this supernatural tale, the artist consults the Tarot Reader in order to make a life-changing decision regarding her work.
Faust
An old devilish tale intersects with a new one when a man visits the Tarot Reader. Our hero finds that he must battle his own demons in this dark and gothic episode.
Birthday
In this episode, the Tarot Reader is startled when she realizes the cards foretell the coming of a sinister presence. Our story celebrates a supernatural coming-of-age birthday ritual.
Cordyceps
In this episode, the Tarot predicts a mental illness. If you think your migraine is bad, try this cup of tea flavored with a little fungus. This story delves into a little bit of horror when a film and science crew encounter a zombie of sorts during their expedition.
Axel
When the brave Axel dies, his owner experiences deep loss and despair. In this supernatural episode, the Tarot gives advice, but the result is macabre when Axel is resurrected.
Magnificent
Who does the Tarot reading apply to - the Baroness or her husband the Baron? Either way, they're both in for a treat in this episode featuring a supernatural occurrence. Set in 1804, we follow this couple through extravagant and chaotic times.
Miner's Secret
Jason visits the Tarot reader for advice, and uncovers a wonderful secret. Listen to our episode to see how Jason's life is affected by the Tarot. TheDarkReading.com, scary stories told through Tarot cards.
The Dark Reading - an Introduction
Have you ever experienced a Tarot card reading? This initial episode provides a short introduction to my short, scary stories and how they are structured around Tarot readings. Are you ready to draw a card?
The Dark Reading - Trailer
A collection of Scary Stories told through Tarot card readings. Choose your question, draw a card, and listen to the Tarot Reader.