AFTER DARK | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories

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The Whispering Woods: After Dark was formerly known as Obscurata. It is still the place for the darker stories. The unsolved cases, strange disappearances, true crime, occult history, paranormal reports and unexplained events that don’t quite fit anywhere else. Each episode looks at the stories that linger after the lights go out. Some are rooted in crime. Some in folklore. Some in witness accounts, old reports, rumours, fear and the things people have never been able to fully explain. Different name. Same dark corners. Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Aug 22 • Premium Early Access

    Count Its Legs: Kerala’s Shape-Shifting Odiyans | Malayali folklore from Kerala in South India

    Before electric light reached the villages of rural Kerala, travellers were warned to examine every animal waiting beside the road. An unnatural bull, dog or buffalo might be an Odiyan, a practitioner of secret magic said to change shape, stalk victims through the darkness and carry out attacks for those willing to pay. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://ml.wikisource.org/wiki/ഐതിഹ്യമാല/ചെമ്പ്രയെഴുത്തച്ഛന്മാർ https://www.gutenberg.org/files/35690/35690-h/35690-h.htm https://archive.org/stream/in.ernet.dli.2015.71073/2015.71073.Cochin-State-Manual_djvu.txt https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lore-and-legends-of-kerala-9780195698893 https://www.keralatourism.org/districts/palakkad/ https://indiaartreview.com/stories/odiyan-dark-knights-that-dwarf-halloween/ https://www.newindianexpress.com/kerala/2025/Nov/04/keralas-mysterious-odiyan-legends-find-global-recognition https://ml.wikipedia.org/wiki/ഒടിയൻ https://ijrar.org/papers/IJRAR25B2484.pdf https://ideas.repec.org/a/ajp/edwast/v8y2024i6p5687-5692id3239.html Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  2. 3d ago

    The Ghost of Big Moose Lake: Grace Brown, Chester Gillette, and the Adirondack Murder

    In 1906, twenty year old Grace Brown travelled to Big Moose Lake with Chester Gillette, the man she loved and hoped would marry her. Instead, she was found dead in the water, and her private letters became the centre of a sensational murder trial. More than a century later, Grace is still said to haunt Big Moose Lake as a sorrowful woman in white. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://www.adirondack.net/history/grace-brown/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/ghost-of-grace-brown/ https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/6528/20051201/heard-up-north-grace-brown-s-last-letter https://crimereads.com/people-v-gillette/ https://history.nycourts.gov/product/2009-calendar/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brown https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Gillette Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 3d ago • Premium Only

    The Ghost of Big Moose Lake: Grace Brown, Chester Gillette, and the Adirondack Murder

    In 1906, twenty year old Grace Brown travelled to Big Moose Lake with Chester Gillette, the man she loved and hoped would marry her. Instead, she was found dead in the water, and her private letters became the centre of a sensational murder trial. More than a century later, Grace is still said to haunt Big Moose Lake as a sorrowful woman in white. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://www.adirondack.net/history/grace-brown/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/ghost-of-grace-brown/ https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/6528/20051201/heard-up-north-grace-brown-s-last-letter https://crimereads.com/people-v-gillette/ https://history.nycourts.gov/product/2009-calendar/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Grace_Brown https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chester_Gillette Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

  4. Aug 8

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 7

    Welcome to Day 7 of 14 Days of Summer Fear. The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.   In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. Special thanks to Overall-Flamingo-107 and Tiarnán for allowing us to share your stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1kivd9s/something_is_in_the_gsmnp_woods_near_cherokee/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/113t123/the_banshee_in_the_bog/ Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 7

  5. Aug 8 • Premium Only

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 7 2025

    Welcome to Day 7 of 14 Days of Summer Fear. The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming. In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. Special thanks to Overall-Flamingo-107 and Tiarnán for allowing us to share your stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1kivd9s/something_is_in_the_gsmnp_woods_near_cherokee/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/113t123/the_banshee_in_the_bog/ Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 7 2025

  6. Aug 1

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 5 2026

    A special thank you to IntrepidSnowball for allowing us to share your story! Welcome to Day 5 of 14 Days of Summer Fear. The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.   In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. Special thanks to RxMurloc and ThaYetiMusic for allowing us to share your stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/yik0t4/cursed_hike_in_oregon/ https://www.reddit.com/r/CrawlerSightings/comments/df85cd/something_ran_at_my_mom_in_our_backyard/ Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ SURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Day 5 2026

  7. Aug 1 • Premium Only

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Episode 5 2025

    A special thank you to IntrepidSnowball for allowing us to share your story! Welcome to Day 5 of 14 Days of Summer Fear. The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming. In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories. Special thanks to RxMurloc and ThaYetiMusic for allowing us to share your stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/yik0t4/cursed_hike_in_oregon/ https://www.reddit.com/r/CrawlerSightings/comments/df85cd/something_ran_at_my_mom_in_our_backyard/ Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow! Sarah and Tobie xx "Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

    Summer of Fear | True Scary Stories from the Wild | RERUN Episode 5 2025

  8. Jul 25 • Premium Only

    The Ghost of Superman: George Reeves, Benedict Canyon, and Hollywood’s Haunted Death House

    After George Reeves, television’s original Superman, died in his Benedict Canyon home in 1959, the official ruling was suicide. But questions, rumours and old Hollywood whispers followed the case for decades, and later tenants claimed the house itself was haunted by strange noises, moving objects and even an apparition of Reeves dressed as Superman. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research: https://www.latimes.com/local/obituaries/la-me-george-reeves-19590617-20160615-snap-story.html https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-sep-15-et-reeves15-story.html https://people.com/george-reeves-death-controversial-theories-11755407 https://walkoffame.com/george-reeves/ https://www.jimnolt.com/location.htm https://www.hollywood.com/general/george-reeves-superman-hollywoodland-ghost-haunted-house-57174240 https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/reeves-house Sarah xx "Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

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The Whispering Woods: After Dark was formerly known as Obscurata. It is still the place for the darker stories. The unsolved cases, strange disappearances, true crime, occult history, paranormal reports and unexplained events that don’t quite fit anywhere else. Each episode looks at the stories that linger after the lights go out. Some are rooted in crime. Some in folklore. Some in witness accounts, old reports, rumours, fear and the things people have never been able to fully explain. Different name. Same dark corners. Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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