Paul Vs the Paranormal - The Podcast

Paul Storey

I talk about all things paranormal, from my own experience to that of people I know. Featuring stories of paranormal encounters, lists of haunted houses and places, to interviews with guest. Help me out by becoming a Patreon patreon.com/PaulVstheParanormal

  1. Jul 26

    Japanese Urban Legends: The Forbidden Ones

    This week on Paul Vs the Paranormal, we continue our journey into the darkest corners of Japanese folklore with five more urban legends that have haunted schools, cities, forests, and the internet for decades. Our first stop is the chilling tale of Mary-san, the abandoned doll that refuses to be forgotten. Legend says that once you receive her phone call, each ring brings her closer... until she whispers the terrifying words, "I'm behind you." Next, we encounter the mysterious Red Cape Girl, a ghostly child said to appear on lonely streets after dark. Those who cross her path are left wondering whether they've witnessed a lost soul—or something far more sinister. From there, we venture into the infamous Inunaki Village, a place hidden deep within Japan's mountains where, according to legend, the laws of society no longer exist. Visitors speak of abandoned homes, strange inhabitants, and a warning sign declaring that the Constitution doesn't apply beyond this point. Is it merely an eerie myth, or could a forgotten settlement still be waiting to be found? We'll also step inside The Elevator Game, one of Japan's most unsettling paranormal rituals. Followers claim that by pressing a precise sequence of elevator buttons, it's possible to cross into another world—a silent, empty reflection of our own. But many believe that not everyone who makes the journey finds their way back. Finally, we investigate the legend of The Tall Man of Tokyo, a towering supernatural figure often described as the male counterpart to the infamous Hachishakusama. Lurking among the neon-lit streets and shadowed alleyways of Japan's capital, sightings describe an impossibly tall silhouette that appears without warning before silently vanishing into the darkness. From haunted dolls and cursed rituals to abandoned villages and towering spirits, these stories continue to blur the line between folklore and reality. Are they simply modern campfire tales, or could they be warnings passed down through generations? Join us as we explore the history, the eyewitness accounts, and the chilling mysteries behind another collection of Japan's most terrifying urban legends. Turn down the lights... because some stories are better left untold.

    Japanese Urban Legends: The Forbidden Ones

  2. Jun 28

    5 Japanese Urban Legends You Shouldn't Talk About

    This week on Paul Vs the Paranormal, we return to Japan to uncover five more of the country's most disturbing urban legends—stories that have terrified generations and continue to spread through whispers, message boards, and late-night conversations. We'll come face to face with Hachishakusama, the mysterious Eight-Foot-Tall Woman whose haunting "Po... Po... Po..." has been linked to the disappearance of children. We'll peer into impossible spaces with The Woman in the Gap, a sinister entity said to watch from the cracks between walls and furniture, waiting for an invitation. Then we explore the infamous Tomino's Hell, a poem so cursed that many believe reading it aloud invites tragedy. Is it simply superstition, or is there something more sinister hidden within its verses? Next, we investigate the unsettling legend of The Kune Kune—a distant white figure twisting endlessly in the summer heat. Those who look too closely are said to lose their sanity... if they survive at all. Finally, we venture into one of Japan's strangest modern mysteries: No-Face Village. Hidden somewhere beyond forgotten mountain roads, it's a place that supposedly doesn't exist on any map—a village from which some travellers never return. Are these nothing more than stories designed to frighten children? Or do they hint at something lurking just beyond our understanding? Join us as we separate folklore from fact, explore the origins behind these chilling tales, and ask the question we always do... What if they're true?

    5 Japanese Urban Legends You Shouldn't Talk About

  3. May 25

    5 Creepy Japanese Urban Legends to Keep you up at Night

    Tonight on Paul Vs the Paranormal, we step into the terrifying world of Japanese urban legends — stories whispered in school corridors, shared online in the dead of night, and feared across generations. From the horrifying smile of the Slit-Mouthed Woman to the crawling nightmare of Teke Teke, these legends blur the line between myth and reality. We’ll descend into the mystery of Kisaragi Station — the phantom train station people claim to have visited but never found again — and uncover the chilling tale of Aka Manto, the masked spirit who asks victims a deadly question in abandoned restrooms. Finally, we open the cursed door to Red Room Curse, one of the internet’s most infamous paranormal stories. Are these just creepy campfire tales… or warnings of something darker lurking in the shadows of modern Japan? Turn the lights down, lock the doors, and prepare for one of the most disturbing episodes yet.

    5 Creepy Japanese Urban Legends to Keep you up at Night

  4. May 7 ·  Bonus

    Blue Mary - The Ghost with no History

    In the quiet outskirts of Bradford, a chilling legend refuses to fade. They call her Blue Mary…A ghost with no known identity, no recorded death, and no clear origin. At the site of Bolton Old Hall in Wrose, locals reported strange disturbances—livestock behaving oddly, an overwhelming sense of being watched, and sightings of a mysterious blue figure drifting through the darkness. But here’s what makes this case truly unsettling… There’s no evidence she ever existed. So how does a ghost story begin… with no beginning? In this episode of Paul Vs the Paranormal, we explore the eerie mystery of Blue Mary—where folklore, fear, and the unknown collide. 👻 Is Blue Mary a forgotten spirit… or something else entirely?

    Blue Mary - The Ghost with no History

  5. Mar 25

    The Island of the Dolls

    Deep within the canals of Xochimilco lies one of the most unsettling locations in the world — Island of the Dolls. Covered in hundreds of decaying, lifeless dolls, this eerie island hides a tragic story that refuses to stay buried. In this episode of Paul Vs the Paranormal, we explore the haunting origins of the island, the life of the man who created it, and the chilling experiences reported by visitors and paranormal investigators alike. From whispers in the trees to dolls that seem to move when no one’s watching… is this just legend, or something far more sinister? Enter if you dare — but don’t expect the dolls to stay silent.

    The Island of the Dolls

  6. 11/08/2025

    The Clown Motel: Faces That Never Sleep

    In this chilling episode of Paul Vs the Paranormal, Paul travels to Tonopah, Nevada — home to the infamous Clown Motel. Built beside a cemetery filled with miners and plague victims, this roadside oddity houses thousands of clown dolls, each with a frozen smile and glassy stare. Paul explores the motel’s unsettling origins, the tragedies buried next door, and the unnerving claims from guests who have witnessed shadow figures, disembodied laughter, and dolls that seem to move on their own. As the sun sinks behind the Nevada desert, the line between playful and sinister fades. Are visitors truly alone in their rooms… or are the clowns watching? Check out my YouTube channel for more contentPaul Vs the Paranormal - YouTube

    The Clown Motel: Faces That Never Sleep

  7. 10/30/2025

    Halloween episode - AI Stories of the Paranormal

    In this episode, Rob, Matt and I ask our favourite AI to tell us some spooky stories for Halloween, the results..... we'll you'll just have to listen to find out. Head over to my YouTube channel and show some love Paul Vs the Paranormal - YouTube

    Halloween episode - AI Stories of the Paranormal

  8. 09/28/2025

    Stories of the AI-Paranormal 2

    Rob and I ask Chap GPT to tell us some ghost stories and the results are a lot different than our first attempt which we di last year. Has AI improved its story telling or was it just a flash in the pan.

    Stories of the AI-Paranormal 2
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