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Karl Otto's Dark Anthology
United States
เข้าร่วมเมื่อ 5 ก.ค. 2018
Hello everyone,
Some of you have been following this channel for my cooking content, and I want to be transparent about the changes ahead. While I love cooking, storytelling has always been my true passion. I've decided to transform this space into "Karl Otto's Dark Anthology" - a channel focused on original horror and dark fiction stories.
Don't worry - cooking content isn't completely off the menu. You'll still see some culinary adventures, along with other content like cosplay and travel. Think of it as adding new ingredients to our existing recipe.
I understand this might not be what you signed up for, and that's okay. If dark stories aren't your taste, I completely understand if you choose to unsubscribe. But if you're willing to take this journey with me, I promise to bring you tales that will stick with you - much like a memorable meal.
Thank you for your support. Let's explore these darker flavors together.
- Karl Otto
Some of you have been following this channel for my cooking content, and I want to be transparent about the changes ahead. While I love cooking, storytelling has always been my true passion. I've decided to transform this space into "Karl Otto's Dark Anthology" - a channel focused on original horror and dark fiction stories.
Don't worry - cooking content isn't completely off the menu. You'll still see some culinary adventures, along with other content like cosplay and travel. Think of it as adding new ingredients to our existing recipe.
I understand this might not be what you signed up for, and that's okay. If dark stories aren't your taste, I completely understand if you choose to unsubscribe. But if you're willing to take this journey with me, I promise to bring you tales that will stick with you - much like a memorable meal.
Thank you for your support. Let's explore these darker flavors together.
- Karl Otto
The Weight Of Memory: An Old Man Confronts His Past In A Haunting Ghost Story: part 1 of 2
Recommended for mature readers aged 16 and up due to themes of war, guilt, and complex moral dilemmas.
Part 1 of 2
As Arthur confronts his mortality, he's forced to reckon with the ghosts of his history - both metaphorical and perhaps literal. The story delves into themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the possibility of change, asking whether one can ever truly escape the shadows of their former self.
Part 1 of 2
As Arthur confronts his mortality, he's forced to reckon with the ghosts of his history - both metaphorical and perhaps literal. The story delves into themes of guilt, forgiveness, and the possibility of change, asking whether one can ever truly escape the shadows of their former self.
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A Hunters Krampusnacht: A Christmas Horror story: Part 2 of 2
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[Recommended for ages 13 , Content warning: Contains supernatural violence and dark themes] Part 2 of 2 When an aging monster hunter reluctantly investigates disappearances in a small Minnesota town during the holiday season, he must confront both his own tragic past and an ancient evil that's taken root in the community. Teaming up with the local sheriff, Jack Winters discovers that sometimes ...
A Hunters Krampusnacht: A Christmas Horror story: Part 1 of 2
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[Recommended for ages 13 , Content warning: Contains supernatural violence and dark themes] part 1 of 2 When an aging monster hunter reluctantly investigates disappearances in a small Minnesota town during the holiday season, he must confront both his own tragic past and an ancient evil that's taken root in the community. Teaming up with the local sheriff, Jack Winters discovers that sometimes ...
Doggy Bag: A Mind-bending Tale Of A Serial Killer - Psychological Thriller Short Story part 2 of 2
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Recommended for mature audiences 18 due to intense themes and disturbing content Part 2 of 2 "Doggy Bag" follows Anna as she invites Mark, a charming stranger, back to her place after a night out. As the evening progresses, Mark's behavior becomes increasingly unsettling, and Anna finds herself in a potentially dangerous situation. But in this psychological thriller, nothing is as it seems.
Doggy Bag: A Mind-bending Tale Of A Serial Killer - Psychological Thriller Short Story part 1 of 2
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Recommended for mature audiences 18 due to intense themes and disturbing content Part 1 0f 2 "Doggy Bag" follows Anna as she invites Mark, a charming stranger, back to her place after a night out. As the evening progresses, Mark's behavior becomes increasingly unsettling, and Anna finds herself in a potentially dangerous situation. But in this psychological thriller, nothing is as it seems.
Embark On An Exciting Dark Urban Fantasy Journey! Chapter 1 A Dark Beginning
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"A Dark Beginning" launches The Veiled Tapestry series with seemingly ordinary day in James Grey's life at his Savannah antique shop. As darkness falls, James faces a confrontation that reveals the supernatural forces hiding within the city. This opening chapter sets the stage for a thrilling series where ancient magic and modern life collide. Recommended for ages 16 due to intense scenes. Step...
The Mist of Mellbrooke part 2 of 2
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Mist of Millbroke part 2 of 2 Recommended for ages 16 and up due to intense supernatural themes, psychological horror, and disturbing imagery "The Mist of Millbrook" is a chilling tale of cosmic horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the small town of Millbrook prepares for its annual Halloween festival, an unnatural fog rolls in from the lake, bringing with it terrors beyond im...
A Terrifing near Future. :The Restoration a story by Karl Otto
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"The Restoration" - A Near-Future American Tragedy Content Warning: Political violence, tragic ending ages 16 In a Jacksonville garage, a '67 Mustang brings together a conservative father, his college-age daughter, and his best friend, a high school teacher. As they restore the classic car, their world begins to fracture under the weight of political extremism and social division. When campaign...
The Mist of Millbrooke part 1 of 2
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Mist of Millbroke part 1 of 2 Recommended for ages 16 and up due to intense supernatural themes, psychological horror, and disturbing imagery "The Mist of Millbrook" is a chilling tale of cosmic horror that will keep you on the edge of your seat. As the small town of Millbrook prepares for its annual Halloween festival, an unnatural fog rolls in from the lake, bringing with it terrors beyond im...
Dark Water part 2 of 2
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Dark Water part 1 of 2 Content Warning: Recommended for viewers 16 due to intense supernatural themes and disturbing imagery. "Dark Water" is a gripping maritime horror tale that follows sailor Simon Jones on a perilous voyage into uncharted waters. As The Seafarer ventures deeper into a mysterious fog, the crew faces terrors beyond imagination. This chilling story blends classic sea folklore w...
Dark Water Park 1 of 2
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Dark Water part 1 of 2 Content Warning: Recommended for viewers 16 due to intense supernatural themes and disturbing imagery. "Dark Water" is a gripping maritime horror tale that follows sailor Simon Jones on a perilous voyage into uncharted waters. As The Seafarer ventures deeper into a mysterious fog, the crew faces terrors beyond imagination. This chilling story blends classic sea folklore w...
Where have I been for the last 2 years. "Bis Später" (See You Later)
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[Age Rating: General Audience - Themes of loss and family] A personal memoir of my life these last two years in Itzehoe, Germany, where I found myself navigatingthe local culture while caring for my eldery mother. Between morning teas at a local cafe and the precise rhythm of German breakfasts, I discovered how love transcends language barriers and cultural differences. This is my story of buil...
Dark Water: Shadows of Protection
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[Age Rating: 16 for Gothic horror themes and mild violence] Episode 2 of the Dark Water Series. As children start vanishing from the harbor district, sailors whisper tales of a mysterious figure known as Dark Water - a supernatural guardian born from the depths, who stalks the waterfront protecting the innocent. Some say it's just stories told over ale. Others claim to have seen a cloaked figur...
Car 13 A mysterios train ride
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AGE RECOMMENDATION: 16 for themes of suicide, death, and emotional distress Late at night in an empty subway station, exhausted ER nurse Kate Sullivan misses her last train home. As she contemplates another difficult night and the weight of her demanding job -when a mysterious vintage subway car appears. "Car 13" explores the weight of duty, the true meaning of healing, and the choices we make ...
The Helios Anomaly part 1 of 3
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Recommended for ages 16 and up. "The Helios Anomaly" part 1 of 3 follows the crew of the RSS Redemption as they investigate a distress call from a remote mining station. Their routine mission turns into a nightmare when they encounter an otherworldly force that defies physics and threatens humanity. This sci-fi horror explores cosmic terrors, scientific hubris, and moral dilemmas in the face of...
Discover The Captivating Tale Of The Night Market By Karl Otto
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Discover The Captivating Tale Of The Night Market By Karl Otto
My Top 5 Short Stories of 2024 | Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy
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My Top 5 Short Stories of 2024 | Horror, Sci-Fi, and Fantasy
The Memory Merchants A Cosmic Horror putting Military Vets In Peril
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The Memory Merchants A Cosmic Horror putting Military Vets In Peril
The Last Perfomance: A Karl Otto Short Story
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The Last Perfomance: A Karl Otto Short Story
The Weight Of Memory: An Old Man Confronts His Past In A Haunting Ghost Story
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The Weight Of Memory: An Old Man Confronts His Past In A Haunting Ghost Story
A Hunters Krampusnacht A Christmas Horror story
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A Hunters Krampusnacht A Christmas Horror story
Get In The Zone: Elevating Ambient Music For Creative Writing
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Get In The Zone: Elevating Ambient Music For Creative Writing
Doggy Bag: A Tale Of A Serial Killer Psychological Thriller Short Story
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Doggy Bag: A Tale Of A Serial Killer Psychological Thriller Short Story
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Queston for y'all. Do you prefer full length vidoes or cut into parts like this one was.
Long format FTW, it always sucks to get immersed in a story for it to abruptly stop.
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My condolences Karl, so sorry for your loss. 💔 It's amazing where life can take us sometimes! Wishing you the best with everything and looking forward to seeing how your content continues to evolve 💪
Thank you. 2025 was a really tough year. This will be a rebuilding year: Life, health and content. I might have to write some Orc Short stories. How are you doing? did the international move go well?
@@twinmoonstavern7393 Here's to rebuilding! 🍻 Looking forward to your stories. As for me, well, wouldn't know where to start. 😅 I made the big move, but from there, my story was hit with some epic plot twists that ultimately cost me everything... all more than worth it! 💪 Starting life anew with a literal handicap, but also with a fantastic partner and a new addition to the family 👶
@@BattleBok OUTSTANDING!!!
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Good story. We never know what politicians are going to do. It usually has little to do with what they promise. I think that we may see a repeat of the great depression. The policies of the past 3 decades have set the world's economy up for a big fall. Good Luck, Rick
@@richardross7219 I have heard a historical theory that basically states that a history is on a 80-100 year cycle of prosperity. To oversimplify it roughly every 80-100 years everything falls apart and then we have to rebuild. Roughly 80 years ago we had world war II. Roughly 80 years. Before that we had the civil war and so on. I fear though times are ahead. Please take care of you and your son
@@twinmoonstavern7393 I think that it is a lot shorter period than that. I remember the recessions that started in: 1974, 1987, 1998, 2008, and the one that started in 2020 that we are still in and sliding towards a depression. A recession is when your neighbor is unemployed. A depression is when you are unemployed. There were atleast 2 economic crashes after the Civil War and before WWI. There are always swindles going on with the stock market that have consequences for everyone. If I am up to it, I will restore my 1985 Chevy C-10 pickup this spring. Its been 25 years since I last restored a car. Good Luck, Rick
@richardross7219 that sounds like an awesome project. Good luck with it!
I really hope this does well
@@karlotto940 me too
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Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. Please leave a comment and let me know what you think and if you like it drop a like and share it with someone eles that you think might like it.
❤❤❤ my favorite one of your stories. I want Simon to get back to his family
@@urtekroger1476 miss you so much. I hope you like what I'm doing with the series
So touching! Thank you for writing this .. and sharing it with all of us.
You are very welcome. Im glad you enjoyed it.
Good story. My wife was an Army Nurse and an RN. Many nights she came home and cried because of someone not making it. Good Luck, Rick
Its not easy and takes a strong breed. We were lucky to have her. Im glad you liked the story. It's one of my favorites.
@@twinmoonstavern7393 Unfortunately, my son is now caring for me. I'm having heart problems and waiting for an appointment at the VA. The cardiologist wasn't sure if he was going to do just an angioplasty or a full by pass. It is tough being a burden on your child but, what other choice is there? Good Luck, Rick
My condolences on your loss. Well written. Good Luck, Rick
Thank you very much. I appreciate that.
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@@urtekroger1476 Miss you. I hope that you like the story
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@@urtekroger1476 I miss you
Thank you for taking the time to watch this. Im always looking for feed back so please leave a comment. If you enjoyed it please like and share. Have a good day.
I love that you have shared this story, a journey many of us must take in our lives. Your warmth reaches through the speakers and hugs my heart. I am always thankful you chose to camp with us at The Tea House. Love always. -Matt "Fox"
@@spikedhats thank you Matt those days with you and the Tea house were always special. I hope someday to revisit them. Are you still doing the tea house at burns or in some other way.
I really truly enjoyed your footprint. I used the word Footprint because it where you’ve been what you see how you feel and who you are. I really enjoyed it. Thanks for sharing. Tim
Thank you Tim. I really appreciate that.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to my video. Please take the time to leave some of your thoughts on the video, And if you enjoyed it please leave a like, subscribe and share. Have a great day!
Good story and narrater. Good Luck, Rick
@@richardross7219 thank you.
Great minds think alike. Lest get scene
@@karlotto940 I don't know what our excuse is
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Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. I hope you liked it. Id love to hear what you think about it.
Gronk not trust harbor master
Well he is the bad guy
I like it 😊
Thank you. Im glad that you enjoyed it. Did you watch parts 2 and 3 yet?
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The ghost in the machine has arrived.
@@SueSkyFox lol. Did you like it.
Thank you for taking the time to listen to my story. Please let me know what you think. And if you liked it please like and subscribe.
I really like this one. I hope it does well.
@@urtekroger1476 so do I
Gronk dink dis good to fall sleep to
Orc bed time stories?
Great listen! I loved the twist at the end that you planted about the AI quarantining the humans. I was wondering throughout when Terra would be affected, not realising that she wouldn't be because she (and the other AI) were always following protocol. The captain's acceptance of this after his initial protests also lended to a very human ending. Nice listen while I was eating dinner!
@@MrTehRave outstanding! I'm glad that you liked it. I got a question for you. Do you prefer them broken up into parts like you just watched? Or would you prefer watching the full hour-long video in one?
@twinmoonstavern7393 Thanks, glad you wrote it. And I'm really quite ambivalent either works. Only reason I watched the multiple parter instead of the hour one was because it popped up in my recommended. If I had to choose I'd go with the multiple parter due to the ease of returning to it (youtube doesnt always remember where I've watched in a video).
This is great! Very tense. I'm going straight to part 2
@@MrTehRave awesome! Thanks for the input. Heads up on part 3. There's a few seconds of a blank screen before it actually starts.
@@MrTehRave be sure to let me know how you liked the whole thing when you finish it.
couldn't have done better myself
@@karlotto940 you know some people might think you are a little crazy
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Thank you for watching. I hope that you enjoyed it. Please leave a comment. I always appreciate your feedback. If you liked it I hope you drop a like and subscribe.
Thank you for watching. I hope you are enjoying the stroy so far
Gonk never trust mechanic.
More blood for the blood god
I scence a theme here
So I try to keep my stories under 30 minutes but sometimes I go over. This is my longest story so in addition to a full length video I also decided to break it up into 3 smaller part. Which way do you like your stories longer or smaller parts?
20 minutes seems like good chunks for multipart stories. Maybe try spacing the release of parts by a day or so, such that people are more likely to subscribe to not miss the next part and so that the algorithm doesnt get messed up.
@ShadowJumper3000 good idea. I might try that.
Gronk still need Orcs in space.
this gives me ideas
He flip you...he flip you for real! 😁
@@danzitoli2796 next time it'll be 14. It's been a long time Dan. How's it going?
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I'm glad that the flip went well. With eggs at $6.49 a dozen(sometimes $3.99 on sale) it would have been a shame for something to go wrong. I look forward to your stories. Have fun with them. Good Luck, Rick
Wow! here in north Germany they are about 2.50 Euro for 10. Thats about $3 for a dozen. Side note just to keep my cooking roots Ill probably shot me cooking something for my channel update videos frrom now on.
@@twinmoonstavern7393 Since biden got in, food prices have generally doubled or tripled. There are shortages of some things from time to time. I live in a rural area so our local grocery buys somethings from local farms. Good Luck, Rick
Gronk impressed bout ya special baby ground pigeons flipping.
voice in head appreciate you
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video. Im still pretty new to writing so I would appreciate any feed back.
The volume seemed very low to me. I listen to audio stories every night but this was too quiet to enjoy that way.
@Aiko2-26-9 thank you for the input. I'll work on it.
Third time was the charm. Good story. There must be some stories to do with enchanted Back Forest Clocks. They were a FAD when I was a kid(1950s) and many houses had them. This was less than 15 years after WWII and there were still all kinds of bad stories coming to light about things in Germany. I wondered if the clocks had a curse with them. In 1979, I was eatting in a mess hall at Ft. Devens when an older CW sat across from me. He had served in the Wermacht on the Russian Front(they all said that) in WWII. We had a nice conversation. Good Luck, Rick
Ill have to look into that. it sounds like a really good idea. there was A story that i was working on combining the wild hunt and the Denmark underground smuggling out jews in WWII. I hit a mental block and couldnt finish it. Ill have to give it another look as well
the real question is, Am I hitting that Twilight Zone vibe im going for?
@@twinmoonstavern7393 As I recall, Denmark protected their Jews better than anybody else. Good Luck, Rick
@@twinmoonstavern7393 Yeah, especially doing the intro and outro yourself. Have you watched "The Night Gallery"? Serling's last project. As I recall, you served in Korea. Are there any stories from there? I remember in 1977 when the NKs were caught tunneling into SK very deep. We were talking about setting off massive shape charges to penetrate deep enough to wreck the tunnels, which would have trapped the miners. It turned out that the charges would have had to be way to big for any safety. Good Luck, rick