Old Tales of the Chapparal

Most people look at the high desert and the rugged canyons north of Los Angeles and see only Joshua trees, ranches, and sprawling suburbs. But when the sun drops below the horizon, the shadows stretching across the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys deepen, and their storied histories manifest as the unnatural. Behind our modern towns lie echoes of the past; moments where the line between what was and what is becomes haunting.

Be ready to join Rush Silva, the host of Old Tales of the Chapparal, an upcoming podcast by Darkthought Studios, that dives into the forgotten history, local legends, and unsettling paranormal encounters hidden right in the canyons and deserts north of Los Angeles.

Season 1 coming Summer 2026 on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube.

Unusual Happenings At Paradise

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“There are things here. Very old things. They live in the forests. They live in the caves. They live in the water. I’ve… I’ve never seen…I didn’t think they were real. Just stories, bedtime stories to keep kids out of the forests at night and to listen to their parents.”

Sisters Amy and Heather knew better than to drive through the winding old backroads through the forest on their way home. And yet they find themselves stranded in the middle of the forest with hours of moonlight remaining. Can they survive the night?

Unusual Happenings At Paradise is a horror audio drama podcast featuring some amazing voice talent.

Listen to Season One on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!

Who We Are

Darkthought Studios is an indie production company specializing in original podcast content dealing with the paranormal, macabre, and the downright bizarre, varying from audioplays to talk shows.

 

Authentically Human, Zero AI

Darkthought Studios firmly opposes the use of artificial intelligence (AI) for voice synthesis or scriptwriting within all industries. We are committed to preserving the authenticity and creative integrity that human expression brings to our projects and the art world at large.
We do not and will not use AI-generated voices and artwork in any of our productions.

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Old Tales of the Chapparal

Most people look at the high desert and the rugged canyons north of Los Angeles and see only Joshua trees, ranches, and sprawling suburbs. But when the sun drops below the horizon, the shadows stretching across the Antelope and Santa Clarita Valleys deepen, and their...

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Unsual Happenings At Paradise – Episode Three: Dawn

With Heather’s disappearance, Amy is pushed to the edge of sanity. It’s up to Diego to come up with a game plan to finally escape. They find that the only way out is through the forest. But will they make it out alive? Episode Three, Season One Finale is live now!...

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