The Dark Folio

Created by May

The Dark Folio — basically your creepy little coffee break. I share 15-20 minute stories about folklore, hauntings, and true crime that are spooky but still mostly PG. Perfect if you want something quick and eerie without the heavy gore or nightmares.

  1. 6d ago

    Isabella's Curse: The White Lady of Belhurst Castle

    Every castle has its secrets. But Belhurst Castle, perched above the dark waters of Seneca Lake in upstate New York, has one that refuses to stay buried. She is Isabella — a beautiful opera singer who fled her old life for a forbidden love, only to meet her end in a tunnel meant to save her. Tonight, The Dark Folio revisits her story: the desperate escape, the collapsed passage, and the white-gowned figure still seen drifting across the castle grounds and along the lakeshore. Some legends fade. Isabella has not.

  2. Aug 3

    The Atlas Vampire: Stockholm's Most Chilling Unsolved Murder

    Hey everyone — just a quick heads-up before we begin. Today's story involves a real historical murder. Nothing is graphic, but it does deal with some dark themes, including violence and crime. If you're listening with younger kids, you may want to preview this one first. You know your family best. Description: In 1932, a woman was found dead in her Stockholm apartment — and the details were so disturbing that the press invented a monster to explain them. Her name was Lilly Lindeström, and nearly a century later, no one has ever been charged with her murder. Tonight, we open the file on the Atlas Vampire — one of Europe's darkest and most haunting cold cases. The Dark Folio is your creepy little coffee break — stories from the strange, the eerie, and the unexplained. Follow so you never miss a file.

  3. Jun 23

    The Enfield Horror: Illinois' Three-Legged Cryptid That Terrified a Town

    In April 1973, a quiet town in southern Illinois became the center of one of America's strangest cryptid encounters. When 10-year-old Greg Garrett claimed he was attacked by a mysterious creature, few believed him. But just thirty minutes later, Henry McDaniel opened his front door and came face-to-face with something he would never forget—a bizarre three-legged creature with glowing pink eyes that seemed to defy explanation. As sightings spread, strange tracks were discovered, armed search parties combed the woods, and investigators—including renowned cryptozoologist Loren Coleman—arrived in Enfield searching for answers. Was the Enfield Horror an escaped animal? A hoax? A mass misidentification? Or did residents of Enfield, Illinois, encounter something truly unknown? Join May as we open another file and explore one of the most unusual cryptid cases in American folklore. Stay curious... and stay a little dark.

  4. Jun 8

    Ghosts of Flight 401 — The Haunting That Followed the Wreckage Home

    On December 29th, 1972, Eastern Air Lines Flight 401 went down in the Florida Everglades, killing 101 people. But for the crews who flew the aircraft that came after it… the tragedy wasn't over. In this Ghost File, we dig into one of the most documented paranormal cases in aviation history — the sightings of Captain Robert Loft and Flight Engineer Don Repo aboard other Eastern Air Lines jets, the warnings they allegedly gave, and the corporate cover-up that tried to keep it all quiet. Fact-checked. Researched. And just a little unsettling. Follow The Dark Folio so you never miss a Ghost File. Leaving a review on Spotify helps more listeners find the show — and it means the world to me, May, here at The Dark Folio.

  5. May 15

    Roopkund: Secrets of the Himalayan Skeleton Lake

    Deep in the Indian Himalayas, at over 16,000 feet above sea level, lies Roopkund — a small glacial lake with a gruesome secret. Every summer, when the ice melts, hundreds of human skeletons emerge from the water's edge. Discovered by a British forest ranger in 1942, the remains sparked decades of debate: Japanese soldiers? Victims of a medieval plague? A cursed royal pilgrimage? Then DNA analysis revealed something no one expected — some of the dead weren't even from the same continent, or the same century. In this episode of The Dark Folio, we wade into one of history's strangest cold cases.

  6. Feb 14

    The Beast of Bray Road | Wisconsin’s Werewolf Legend Explained

    For decades, drivers on a quiet rural road outside Elkhorn, Wisconsin have reported seeing something they can’t explain. Tall.Upright.Wolf-like. Known as The Beast of Bray Road, this eerie figure has been described by multiple eyewitnesses since the late 1980s. Journalists documented the accounts, but no physical evidence was ever found. In this episode of The Dark Folio, we explore:• The earliest folklore tied to Bray Road• The 1989 sighting that brought the legend into the public eye• Eyewitness descriptions investigated by journalist Linda S. Godfrey• Scientific explanations — and why some reports don’t fit neatly• The line between documented accounts and enduring legend This episode is spooky but family-friendly — no gore, no graphic content. Follow The Dark Folio for weekly deep dives into folklore, hauntings, cryptids, and eerie true stories. Join the discussion and see bonus content on Facebook: The Dark Folio Podcast Whether the Beast of Bray Road is misidentified wildlife, folklore, or something stranger… the legend refuses to fade.

  7. Feb 7

    The Queen Mary: The Most Haunted Ship in America?

    Step aboard one of the most haunted ships in the world—the RMS Queen Mary. Once a glamorous ocean liner and later a WWII “Grey Ghost,” this legendary vessel now rests in Long Beach… but many say something on board never found rest. In this episode, May takes you deep inside the ship’s chilling history:• The tragic death behind Door 13• The infamous Room B340 and its decades‑long closure• The mysterious little girl named Jackie• Staff encounters, shadow figures, phantom footsteps, and icy cold spots Whether you’re a skeptic or a believer, the Queen Mary holds secrets that refuse to stay buried. Step aboard—if you dare. Follow the show, leave a review, and join the Kindred Spirits community on Facebook for photos, behind‑the‑scenes content, and more eerie tales.

  8. Jan 29

    The Yuba County Five: The Strangest Unsolved Disappearance You’ve Never Heard Of

    Five men leave a basketball game on a cold February night in 1978. They have plans for the next morning. Families waiting. Lives carefully mapped out. But they never make it home. What follows becomes one of the strangest unsolved mysteries in American history — a case involving a snowbound mountain road, a mysterious abandoned car, and questions that still haunt investigators decades later. In this episode of The Dark Folio, host May explores the chilling story of The Yuba County Five, a case often called “The American Dyatlov Pass.” We’ll examine the timeline, the strange discoveries, the unanswered questions, and the theories that refuse to stay buried. Subscribe to The Dark Folio for weekly folklore, hauntings, and eerie true crimeLike, comment, and share if this case unsettled youJoin our community on Facebook for case discussions and bonus content Some mysteries don’t fade with time. They wait.

See All (31)

Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
3 Ratings

About

The Dark Folio — basically your creepy little coffee break. I share 15-20 minute stories about folklore, hauntings, and true crime that are spooky but still mostly PG. Perfect if you want something quick and eerie without the heavy gore or nightmares.

Information

  • Creator
    Created by May
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Created by May
  • Show Website
    The Dark Folio