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Ready for something frightful? Host Peter Laws covers dark stories that will make you want to sleep with the light on. If you have a Morbid curiosity with an obsession to having no sleep then this dark topic podcast will be your go to. No stories are too scary for Frightful junkies.

13 JUL • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

70: What Lies Beneath: Unsettling Paranormal Mysteries at Wookey Hole

A television crew encounters a series of inexplicable accidents while filming in the depths of Wookey Hole, a legendary cave system infamous for its eerie apparitions and haunted history. Are these incidents linked to the ghostly figure the director witnessed in the caves a few nights before? Join me as we delve into the shadowy, death-filled caverns of Wookey Hole with spine-chilling stories of ghosts, curses, and witches, not just in the cave but in the haunted grounds above. Including a terrifying haunting in a nearby cottage. And stay tuned as I share a genuinely shocking incident I experienced with my family at Wookey Hole, alongside a horrified audience. Could these phenomena be the work of paranormal forces? I’m Peter Laws, and it’s time to take one last look at the sunlight. Because we’re about dive deep into the frightening mysteries and dark secrets of What Lies Beneath And The Unsettling Paranormal Mysteries of Wookey Hole Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

56 min
5 JUL • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

69: Meet Mr. Entity (The Terrifying Deborah Moffitt Haunting)

Imagine your home turning into a battleground for the supernatural, where an unseen force wreaks havoc on your daily life. From frightening poltergeist activity with threatening messages scrawled on mirrors to kitchen knives placed in the house as booby traps, this was a relentless and vicious haunting that left a family in trauma for the rest of their lives. Get ready for a deep dive into the secrets, the horror, and the unexplainable events that left paranormal investigators running in fear. Soon to be adapted by Blumhouse studios as a major horror movie, this time is now for you to… MEET MR ENTITY The Terrifying Deborah Moffitt Haunting. ‌Script by Peter Laws & Marcus Lowth Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

1h 23m
25 JUN · BONUS

Is the Paranormal Like A New Religion?

Since the early 2000s, paranormal content has exploded in popular culture. It seems we can't get enough of ghosts (and hunting for them). What could be behind this enthusiasm for spooky things. Here, I share a theory...that the paranormal is a clever way for us to be religious...without being religious. This is a BONUS VIDEO and is not a paranormal case. It shares a theory on the paranormal, so skip it if you're not interested in the information below... Including: - What is the state of belief today? - Why does the paranormal appeal so much? - How does the paranormal help us with our fears? - How has paranormal belief been influenced by religion (demons, cryptozoology etc)? - Why is there such a strong sense of community in the paranormal world? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

36 min
23 JUN · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

BONUS: Is the Paranormal Like A New Religion?

Since the early 2000s, paranormal content has exploded in popular culture. It seems we can't get enough of ghosts (and hunting for them). What could be behind this enthusiasm for spooky things. Here, I share a theory...that the paranormal is a clever way for us to be religious...without being religious. This is a BONUS VIDEO and is not a paranormal case. It shares a theory on the paranormal, so skip it if you're not interested in the information below... Including: - What is the state of belief today? - Why does the paranormal appeal so much? - How does the paranormal help us with our fears? - How has paranormal belief been influenced by religion (demons, cryptozoology etc)? - Why is there such a strong sense of community in the paranormal world? Episode Sponser: Magic Mind, They have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 48% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code FRIGHTFUL20 at checkout You can claim it at: Magic Mind | Mental Performance Shot

32 min
15 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

68: Satanic Panic in Texas (Pt 2) The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper

Satanic Panic (Episode 2 of 2) After the mysterious teen Mary brings a series of frightening events to Lockhart, Texas, the action moves north to Childress, when in 1988, another 17-year-old is found death. His name is Tate Rowland. Tate's death would be a catalyst for a disturbing series of events. Yet when yet another body is found, the locals can barely believe who it is, sparking genuine fears that a Satanic Cult was at work in their town. SATANIC PANIC IN TEXAS: The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper. Special Thanks to Texas Monthly Magazine, for it's brilliantly in-depth article on the case, by Skip Hollandsworth. Read it here: https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/possessed-by-the-devil/ Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

41 min
14 JUN • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

67: Satanic Panic in Texas (Pt 1): The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper

A mysterious teenage girl arrives in Lockhart, Texas, in the summer of 1988. Dressed all in black, the local kids think she's a little weird. But soon, they’re scared of her—not only for the frightening and disturbing things she says, but also for the power she seems to tap into during a disturbing session with the Ouija board. Yet that is only the start, because when an inquisitive fellow teen, follow up her claims, she makes a horrifying discovery in another town to the north. Prepare yourself for a gripping tale of true crime, the paranormal and claims of devil worship. I’m Peter Laws…and tonight I give you… Satanic Panic in Texas: The Mysterious Deaths of Tate Rowland and Terrie Trosper. Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

27 min
26 MAY • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

66: Haunted Farmhouse Horror: Final Showdown

In the world of real estate, every property has a story to tell. But what if that story turns from one of potential profit to unspeakable horror? Tonight, we conclude the chilling account of a property developer who, found his dream project in an old farmhouse. But then, along with other witnesses, he stumbled on a hidden room and found a malevolent force that lurked within the very walls he sought to renovate. But this was not just a ghost story. It became a battle for survival. I’m Peter Laws, and for one final time we open the creaking old door on… The Fatal-Fixer Upper. Visit us online. Help support our show through Patreon. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

20 min
19 MAY • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

65: The Fatal Fixer-Upper: Deadly Spirit Unleashed in Haunted Farmhouse

In the world of real estate, every property has a story to tell. But what if that story turns from one of potential profit to unspeakable horror? Tonight, we uncover the chilling account of a property developer who, found his dream project in an old farmhouse. But then, along with other witnesses, he stumbled on a hidden room and found a malevolent force that lurked within the very walls he sought to renovate. But this was not just a ghost story. It became a battle for survival. I’m Peter Laws, and tonight we open the creaking old door on … The Fatal-Fixer Upper. Our Sponsors: * Go to badlandsranch.com/FRIGHTFUL to get up to 50% off your regular-priced dog food order with a 90-day money-back guarantee. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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Welcome to Frightful

Welcome to the Frightful Podcast, hosted by Peter Laws See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Ready for something frightful? Host Peter Laws covers dark stories that will make you want to sleep with the light on. If you have a Morbid curiosity with an obsession to having no sleep then this dark topic podcast will be your go to. No stories are too scary for Frightful junkies.