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Call to the Dark
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A supernatural horror fiction podcast by @panicstation26.bsky.social. Told through short stories and epistolary pieces. Inspired by Southern African folktales and myths.

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Call to the Dark @calldarkpod.bsky.social · May 14
Dingane receives a box from his late father, and an unexpected mystery unfolds.

"Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and inspired by Southern African folktales and myths.

Premiered 6th April, 6PM SAST.
Title card for the "Call to the Dark" podcast. The title is in white, chalky text against a black background, with small twinkling stars dotting the negative space. A simplistic icon of a lit match to the left of the title. The top and bottom of the image is bordered by tessellated, multi-coloured triangles. Synopsis for the "Call to the Dark" podcast. The text reads: Dingane Luthuli, a freshly unemployed 20-something in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, receives a box in the mail that was kept by his late father. Idle and intrigued, he embarks on a project to catalogue the contents of the box, but quickly gets more than he bargained for. Haunting secrets await in the writings and belongings of his father, and each new discovery pulls Dingane closer to the truth - to the sinister shadows that lurk within the city he calls home. "Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and largely inspired by Southern African folktales and myths. Created, written, and directed by Sandile Dlamini. A smaller version of the podcast's logo sits below the text, as well as various audio platform symbols with the tag "wherever you listen to podcasts".
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Chapter 20: Once More, with Feeling

Dingane faces the music.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5o1i...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/jY8SocNb_8M?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 20: Once More, with Feeling. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 28, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Chapter 19: Eye of the Storm

Dingane stands at a crossroads.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1WYX...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/VwGWolB2TKQ?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 19: Eye of the Storm. Title against blue stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 21, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Chapter 18: Stand on Ceremony

Dingane makes a breakthrough.

(w/ voice from @fadzai.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4qHF...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/WQQnYuWAZws?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 18: Stand on Ceremony. Title against white stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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Chapter 17: Happy Accidents

Dingane has an unexpected diversion.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3CnL...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/2is8NAUPNzE?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 17: Happy Accidents. Title against gold stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 7, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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Chapter 16: A Bad Miracle

Dingane takes a much needed breath.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0OZr...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/uJtLXUqOyY4?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 16: A Bad Miracle. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 31, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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Chapter 15: Dance with the Dark

Dingane ventures into certain danger.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/4qSs...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/OWfSBY8FU8U?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 15: Dance with the Dark. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 17, 2026 at 4:23 PM
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Chapter 14: When the Devil Drives

Dingane sets out on a reluctant mission.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3g1C...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/MHzOqsxL5ac?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 14: When the Devil Drives. Title against white stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 10, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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Chapter 13: The Family Business

Dingane finds an illuminating account.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/22N3...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/21vH37sVoZo?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 13: The Family Business. Title against red stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 3, 2026 at 6:50 PM
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Chapter 12: An Empty Stomach

Dingane seeks out more knowledge on dark creatures.

(w/ voice from @fadzai.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1glL...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/CstYQuh1fCk?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 12: An Empty Stomach. Title against green stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
April 26, 2026 at 4:31 PM
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Chapter 11: Down by the River

Dingane reflects on his supernatural encounter.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6ekk...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

YouTube: youtu.be/sEWIRSzE_xY?...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 11: Down by the River. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
April 19, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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The stories are real, and Dingane has an important role to play.

"Call to the Dark" returns, a supernatural fiction audio drama inspired by Southern African folktales and myths.

Volume 2 premieres 19th April, 6PM SAST wherever you listen to podcasts - follow to stay updated.
April 12, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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"You have the tools. You know the words."

A snippet from Call to the Dark. Volume 2 - coming soon.
April 5, 2026 at 8:24 AM
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New additions. If you missed it or haven't seen it recently.

23/ Call to the Dark @calldarkpod.bsky.social
24/ It Was an Animal Attack @animalattackpod.bsky.social
October 9, 2025 at 10:16 AM
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This made me think of the kind of stories that @talesofbritireland.bsky.social enjoys telling; in fact, I could just about hear him snarkily commenting on the husband's attitudes (and just deserts) from the off.

I love the bits of Zulu, every surprise click causing a pleasant tickle down my spine!
July 4, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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I don't post often on here, but I have a supernatural horror fiction podcast / audio drama, and I just wrapped up the first volume!

Think Magnus Archives, Hi Nay, and a touch of Welcome to Night Vale, but with Southern African folktales and myths - check it out if that's your vibe 🔥
calldarkpod.bsky.social Call to the Dark @calldarkpod.bsky.social · May 14
Dingane receives a box from his late father, and an unexpected mystery unfolds.

"Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and inspired by Southern African folktales and myths.

Premiered 6th April, 6PM SAST.
Title card for the "Call to the Dark" podcast. The title is in white, chalky text against a black background, with small twinkling stars dotting the negative space. A simplistic icon of a lit match to the left of the title. The top and bottom of the image is bordered by tessellated, multi-coloured triangles. Synopsis for the "Call to the Dark" podcast. The text reads: Dingane Luthuli, a freshly unemployed 20-something in the northern suburbs of Cape Town, receives a box in the mail that was kept by his late father. Idle and intrigued, he embarks on a project to catalogue the contents of the box, but quickly gets more than he bargained for. Haunting secrets await in the writings and belongings of his father, and each new discovery pulls Dingane closer to the truth - to the sinister shadows that lurk within the city he calls home. "Call to the Dark" is a supernatural horror fiction podcast, told through short stories and epistolary pieces, and largely inspired by Southern African folktales and myths. Created, written, and directed by Sandile Dlamini. A smaller version of the podcast's logo sits below the text, as well as various audio platform symbols with the tag "wherever you listen to podcasts".
June 29, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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Chapter 10: The First Step

Dingane makes a fateful choice.

(w/ voice from @fadzai.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5RUi...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 10: The Boy and the Sapling. Title against green stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 29, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Chapter 9: Hide and Seek

Dingane decides to get some answers.

(w/ voice from @esseksoup.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/1Aqp...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 9: Hide and Seek. Title against white stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
June 22, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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Chapter 8: The Tie that Binds

Dingane reads from another unmarked diary.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5aXG...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 8: The Tie that Binds. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
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Chapter 7: A Visitor in the Night

Dingane questions his father's writings.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/2f0F...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 7: A Visitor in the Night. Title against red stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 18, 2025 at 4:42 PM
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Chapter 6: Shadows of the Past

Dingane reflects on his grandfather's personal accounts.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5yNm...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 6: Shadows of the Past. Title against white stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:51 PM
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Chapter 5: The Prodigal Son

Dingane reads from one of the unmarked diaries.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0xGp...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 5: The Prodigal Son. Title against grey stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:49 PM
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Chapter 4: A Closer Look

Dingane inspects some unusual items from the box.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/7gKY...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 4: A Closer Look. Title against gold stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:47 PM
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Chapter 3: By Full Moon's Light

Dingane has another strange experience.

(w/ voice from @esseksoup.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3epX...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 3: By Full Moon's Light. Title against green stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:45 PM
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Chapter 2: A Dream of Rainclouds

Dingane sets out his plan for the project.

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/3nKY...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 2: A Dream of Rainclouds. Title against blue stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Chapter 1: The Boy and the Sapling

Dingane receives a box from his late father.

(w/ voice from @esseksoup.bsky.social)

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/0nK5...

Apple Pods: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/c...

Podcast page: redcircle.com/shows/ad89ba...
Chapter 1: The Boy and the Sapling. Title against red stripe on a black background. Podcast logo to the bottom right.
May 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM