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“Definitely not for everyone a bit edgy at times but there are some good eldritch horror in here. I also found it helps me get to sleep. I do get some interesting cosmic horror nightmares. But slipping into a strange dream of unknowable things is better than no sleep.”
Ztactics via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/21/24
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“This isn’t for everyone. First, you have to get over the voice, which I think was probably a bad choice mad years before. (Maeltpia has a similar problem). Then you have the high art prose style. These two are bonkers to combine, which is why I knocked off a star. Even if you don’t have CAPD...”Read full review »
Chaotik_lord via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/14/23
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“Or maybe just a bunch of bible thumpers from the south.
This is such a great podcast.
I can’t believe it was just recommended to my twisted and sick mind.
I love it.”
MiahEver via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/20/22
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“If you’re a fan of run on sentences, word jumbles that make little to no sense and style over subject, this is right up your alley.
The voice acting is terrible, the writing is worse.
If you taught an alien that has no experience with humans to copy, not imitate, the works of Lovecraft, you would...”Read full review »
Mastema DarkStar via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/29/21
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“Very creepy tales, often disturbing and always original. Fans of Clive Barker and HP Lovecraft will enjoy the themes covered in the stories. Well told by the writer who narrates the story and very atmospheric.”
Bexster86 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
11/27/20
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“I love Lovecraft but this is not it. This is too convoluted for me....there’s too much of everything.
Lovecraft kept his stories well-balanced by reserving his prose for describing landscapes whilst maintaining simplicity in his plots.”
holyrhythm via Apple Podcasts ·
Singapore ·
06/10/20
“When i first started to listen to this podcast I was disturbed. I’m a pretty jaded person and I was surprised that I had to switch podcasts because I was scared!! I walked away for a couple of weeks until I decided to get past the “altered” scary voice and listen to the story.
The writing and...”Read full review »
HelzHampster via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/10/20
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“The performers are unbearable. Teach them how to open their mouths when they talk”
snsksjssn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/10/20
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“I’m a fan of Knifepoint Horror, Magnus Archives, and the White Vault, and now that all of those are on hiatus, I went searching for something legit creepy and found very little that wasn’t boring. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this. The story that prompted this review was “Gift of the Crossroads.”...”Read full review »
poeteer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/21/20
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“Fantastic series that I just stumbled upon, which I am so glad. Will positively buy all the hardcover books. Cosmic, imaginative horror at its finest that would make lovecraft proud. Keep up the great work my friend!”
Smackypaps via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/31/19
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“This podcast is perfect for those who love Lovecraftian horror, or just those who appreciate someone who writes at a higher level than most authors. The prose are exquisitely crafted and the stories are gripping and enjoyable to either read or listen to. My favorite podcast!”
Odin2178 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/04/18
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“Keep it up man.”
Memyself&thatguy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/25/18
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“Sharkchild? More like shark bait. Writers who go on (and on and on) about themselves and the burden of their craft are tedious in the extreme. Perhaps if his prose were not so overblown.
Being a rabid fan of Poe and Lovecraft, I like what it seems Sharkspawn is trying to do, but if after these...”Read full review »
ChoupieTL via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/26/18
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“I love it, been listening since ep 1 and really enjoyed ep100.”
E~man via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
05/22/18
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“I thought the writing was good, but the reader’s voice put me off, and ultimately I unsubscribed.”
Choco7late via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
05/10/18
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“The stories are cool. Could use some background music/noise/sound effects to complete the experience”
JayDP123 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
05/02/18
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“I heard this series mentioned at Psuedopod & Tales To Terrify. I’m going to give it a go. Thanks for your effort, eh.”
Dreaded Pirate Neem via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
04/05/18
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“I am glad I found The Dark Verse podcast, great stories. I even bought the first of four books.”
?blu! via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/20/18
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“Great podcast...”
killerglass via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/19/18
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“I see comparisons to other great authors, however I’ve listened to all of Sharkchilds stories on podcast and I would have to say Bravo! Bravo for your imagination and great balance of fantasy and horror/suspense. I find your tales original and inspiring. Even if you write in New England your...”Read full review »
defaultpro via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
12/25/17
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“I'm happy the episodes got longer and it's also great that your not doing that bad spoken word dark beat poetry thing you had been doing for so long. Maybe now you can just read, perhaps use a little soundsaping and read in your natural voice. You don't need a fake voice or gimmicks...”Read full review »
Miss Ginger 58 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/21/17
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“Some good Lovecraft-inspired writing. The narrator does overdo things a bit with the voice recording effects though. The vocal slightly spoils the overall effect of the very imaginative writing.”
Esprit71 via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
12/05/17
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“The perfect blend of horror, sci-fi, metaphysical and weird fiction.
At times derivative, often wholly original, always thoroughly enjoyed.”
Stormshadow One via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
10/19/17
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““Welcome to NightVale” ain’t got nothing on The Dark Verse!!!!”
Henry. C. via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/09/17
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“And I love it already! I keep it on in between classes and it's one of the best. Please keep this going!”Read full review »
Devan Eve via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/17
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“Incredible Lovecraftian stories, very well written.”
RisenTwin via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
08/08/17
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“So I'm a huge creepy pasta fan and I just can't stop listening to you Sharkchild and I was wondering if you got my email... I'm so supporting you when I get the chance and a job I'm 18 so... haha well u r better than mr. creepypasta a narrator like u but not as good as u... so I...”Read full review »
shadowslayer509 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/06/17
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“Horrid writing. Try just writing the way you would tell the story to a friend. A friend who is alive, not Hawthorne or Poe.”
Patchoulidrop via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/29/17
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“I have been listening to Sharkchilds podcasts for the last 2 years now and they only get better. I have purchased all of the Dark Verse books, and I hate reading! His work is just as dark, mysterious and mind screwing as Lovecraft. If you like Lovecraft work at all you would be crazy not to...”Read full review »
Nconsola via ·
07/27/17
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“Enjoyable strangeness!”
Small joys via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/16/17
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“Interesting stories that always disturb, the stories always interest me much more than most any other horror podcast. I know the author writes only short stories but I think it'd be interested to see him write a book!”Read full review »
Nidemp via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/19/17
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“This is an incredible podcast that really takes you to another world. I have truly enjoyed every piece of work by this author! The creativity and talent put forth within "The Dark Verse" is insane! Excited for more to come!”Read full review »
STYLBUG via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/06/17
“Blows my mind time and time again, well done!!”
BultBult via Apple Podcasts ·
Sweden ·
05/20/17
“I have listened to the Dark Verse over the last year now and look forward to every new episode. Sharkchild seems to put a lot of time and effort into his Lovecraftian style of writing and it shows. Check out The Dark Verse. You won't be disappointed.”
shep8 via ·
05/10/17
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“I loved them all, they need to release faster”
7ory1992 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/11/17
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“Terrible narration. Mediocre stories. And ep91, looks like someone read JoJo Part 4 and learned about Cheap Trick. Burn the pictures, okay?”
TooMuchPatience via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/03/17
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“Just listened to the first episode and it feels like I'm listening to a lecture about horror audio rather than the story itself. There is clearly creative and descriptive language being used but the delivery is lacking. I hope to hear improvement in the coming episodes!”Read full review »
May_May_88 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/07/16
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“For fans of horror, weird fiction, or dark fantasy, this podcast is a must. Genuinely creepy tales read with good sound effects and musical accompaniment. Each of Sharkchild's stories feature unique, self-contained logic, and highly effective imagery. The imagination on display here is very...”Read full review »
BlueLobster1979 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/22/16
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“I just typed out a huge wall of why this podcast is the good stuff. And then I lost it.
I'll write it again eventually but if your passing by and thinking of trying this cast out:
1) yes you should. Try at least 2 episodes if you aren't into the first one you try.
2) maybe start with...”Read full review »
jomo_mojo via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/01/16
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“I love this podcast and I've only listened to the first 50 episodes. I'm saddened that it's not more popular than it is.”Read full review »
Turtlelover5 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/31/16
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“Just got this podcast and I already love it. I wish it was still going on though.”
Appveiew via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/27/16
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“This is the greatest podcast I listen to. I was reading some of the other comments, there is one in particular posted "probably works better on paper" I cannot express how much I disagree with that review. These stories are amazing.
Amazing podcast, very original content. It's one of...”Read full review »
ApersonnamedT via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/04/16
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“I’m a big fan of H.P. Lovecraft’s stories, and was searching for a podcast where those stories were read aloud. I found no such thing, but came upon The Dark Verse instead. Every bit as dark as anything Lovecraft ever wrote, Sharkchild’s short stories are written in a similar style but with...”Read full review »
Jeff_o2000 via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
01/26/16
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“Need...more...”
Brian Hampton via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/14/16
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“Just discovered these podcasts and catching up. Visual, poetic, and creative. I like to listen to horror podcasts or audio books when I'm working on projects around the house. The Dark Verse requires more attention than just something in the background while scraping paint. The stories...”Read full review »
I Heart History via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/15/15
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“I love this
Also some kid thinks there's supposed to be a story present throughout all the ep.s and since it's not there said ehhhh 1 star Fk it
Said kid should get a cloth scrap sent to him maybe he'll say fk it again O.o”Read full review »
Chaseboarder via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/13/15
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