Candle Podcast

Reimagining ‘Candle’: A Dark Christmas Revival

This weekend, we were thrilled to re-release “Candle,” a story originally part of our Dark Christmas podcasts series from a few years ago.

This tale has always intrigued us with its compelling themes, and we believed it deserved a fresh exploration. Revisiting “Candle” allowed us to reimagine the narrative with advanced graphics, creating an immersive experience that was previously unattainable.

Our story begins with the haunting image of a woman compelled by extraordinary circumstances to undertake a perilous mission. She ventures into a dark power plant where seven people have mysteriously disappeared. With the power out, her only source of light is a Christingle—a simple candle within an orange, with another as a backup in her pocket.

For those unfamiliar, a Christingle is rich in symbolism. The term “Christingle” derives from the German “Christkindl,” meaning “Little Christ Child.” This tradition, established in 1747 by Moravian bishop Johannes de Watteville, uses a candle, foil, toothpicks, and a ribbon to visually explain the significance of Jesus to children.

Our heroine’s journey through the ominous power plant reveals the source of the blackout—an unsettling discovery far beyond a simple fix.

Candle 2

Feedback on the episode has been overwhelmingly positive, and we were so inspired by the visuals that we crafted a sequel: “Candle 2.” This continuation delves into the fate of our protagonist when her Christingle finally burns out.

Listeners might have picked up on subtle clues hinting at the unfolding mystery—green lights, a gaping hole, and strange creatures. “Candle 2” promises to tie these elements together in a shocking finale, perfectly befitting Dark Pennine Tales, and rest assured, it doesn’t involve a spaceship!

Enjoy the additional images we’ve included, showcasing scenes that didn’t make it into the short movie.

For those who like Video and AI, here is the link to the short movie we created using some of these images