Shadows of the Moon

Melissa l Blackmon

Shadows of the Moon 🌙 Every mystery has a story. Every story deserves to be heard. Welcome to Shadows of the Moon, where the unexplained isn't brushed aside, the strange deserves a closer look, and curiosity leads us into the unknown. I'm Missi, your host and fellow explorer of life's greatest mysteries. I've been fascinated by the paranormal since I was sixteen, and that curiosity has never stopped growing. From encounters that defy explanation to mysteries that refuse to stay buried, there's always another story waiting in the shadows. Here, we explore the world beyond the ordinary. We're talking ghosts, hauntings, UFOs and UAPs, alien encounters, cryptids, strange disappearances, government secrets, unexplained phenomena, mysterious recordings, and the stories that make you stop what you're doing and ask, "Wait a minute… what if?" But this isn't a place where every strange light becomes an alien spacecraft or every unexplained sound becomes a ghost. It's a place where we can be fascinated without abandoning reason, question what we're told without automatically believing the alternative, and explore the possibilities without pretending we have all the answers. First, we tell the story. Then, we investigate. That's the heart of Shadows of the Moon. Each episode takes you into the story first, allowing the mystery to unfold before we begin examining the evidence, the witnesses, the theories, and the questions that remain. We'll separate documented facts from witness accounts, explore possible explanations, consider competing theories, and look at what has been confirmed, challenged, dismissed, or left unanswered. Sometimes the evidence points toward an ordinary explanation. Sometimes the available information leaves us with more questions than answers. And sometimes, the most interesting part of a mystery is discovering just how much we still don't know. We'll follow the footprints, examine the details, revisit the strange moments, and shine a little light into places where the truth may be hiding—or where the mystery might be even stranger than the original story. And you won't just be listening from the sidelines. You're part of the investigation, too. Bring your theories, trust your curiosity, question the details, and become one of our armchair detectives. After all, some of the best questions come from people willing to look at a familiar story from an entirely different angle. We'll also open the door to stories from the shadows themselves, exploring the experiences of people who have witnessed something they can't explain. These are the encounters, strange coincidences, unexplained events, and personal experiences that stay with someone long after the moment has passed. We may not always agree on what happened. We don't have to. The goal isn't to force an answer or manufacture a conclusion. It's to explore, investigate, learn, and keep asking questions. Whether you're fascinated by the possibility of life beyond Earth, intrigued by creatures lurking at the edge of the wilderness, captivated by paranormal encounters, or drawn to the mysteries hidden within history, science, consciousness, and the human experience, there's a place for you here. So dim the lights, settle in, and let your curiosity take the lead. The truth may be stranger than fiction. The explanation may be closer than we think. Or we may find ourselves standing at the edge of something we don't yet understand. Whatever we discover, we'll explore it together—with open minds, grounded intuition, and a healthy respect for the difference between what we know and what we only suspect. I'm Missi, and this is Shadows of the Moon. Until next time… keep your mind curious, your intuition grounded, and your light burning in the shadows. 🌙

Episodes

  1. 5d ago

    The Adam & Eve Story: The CIA, Cataclysms & a Forbidden History

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! What if everything we thought we knew about Earth's history was only part of the story? What if ancient civilizations witnessed catastrophic events so devastating that entire societies disappeared, leaving behind only fragments of their existence? And why did a book about these supposed catastrophes end up in the CIA's files? In this episode, we're opening the files on The Adam and Eve Story, a controversial book written by Chan Thomas that proposes a radically different version of Earth's past. Thomas believed that Earth had experienced recurring global cataclysms—events capable of reshaping continents, destroying civilizations, and forcing humanity to begin again. But the mystery doesn't stop with the theory itself. A portion of Thomas's book appeared in a CIA collection and was later released publicly, sparking years of speculation about why an intelligence agency would possess a work describing such extraordinary possibilities. Was the CIA investigating ancient catastrophes? Was there something in the book that attracted government attention? In This Episode Who was Chan Thomas, and what inspired The Adam and Eve Story?The theory of recurring global catastrophes and civilization resetsAncient flood stories and their possible connections to geological historyThe claims about Earth's crust shifting suddenlyWhy the book became associated with the CIAWhat the declassified documents actually revealThe difference between scientific evidence, historical mysteries, and speculationWhy this story continues to fascinate researchers and conspiracy theoristsOne important distinction: the CIA's possession and later release of a document does not mean the agency endorsed its claims. And Thomas's proposed mechanism for sudden global catastrophes is not supported by established geological science. Still, the history of the book, the unusual theories it contains, and the speculation surrounding its appearance in government records make for a fascinating investigation. Because sometimes the mystery isn't just what's written in a document. Explore the Files CIA Reading Room — The Adam and Eve Story: https://www.cia.gov/readingroom/document/cia-rdp79b00752a000300070001-8 Connect With Shadows of the Moon Website & Blog: https://welcometotheshadowsorg.wordpress.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadowsofthemoon1 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsofthemoon1/ X: https://x.com/moonshadows1 Have you come across a declassified document, forgotten theory, or historical mystery that left you with more questions than answers? I'd love to hear about it! Visit our website and use the Send a Message — Share Your Story page. If you enjoy exploring hidden history, government files, strange phenomena, and the unexplained, follow Shadows of the Moon and share this episode with someone who loves a good mystery. And remember… Before the Moon Sets… find something today that makes you smile with your eyes.

    The Adam & Eve Story: The CIA, Cataclysms & a Forbidden History
  2. Nov 5

    Law of Attraction: Intention, Energy & Possibility

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Have you ever thought about someone, only to have them call, text, or unexpectedly show up? Or noticed the same numbers appearing over and over again and wondered whether there might be something more to it? Is it coincidence? Synchronicity? The power of intention? Or simply the way our minds recognize patterns? In this episode, we're exploring the Law of Attraction—the idea that our thoughts, intentions, and the energy we put into the world may influence what we experience. But we're looking at it from more than one angle. We'll talk about the spiritual ideas behind manifestation, how setting intentions can influence our choices, and what psychology and science can tell us about attention, expectations, and the way we perceive opportunities. And of course, I'll share a few of my own experiences. Like those moments when I kept noticing repeating numbers—11:11, 22:22, and other patterns—on receipts and transactions. Or the strange coincidences when someone I had just been thinking or talking about would unexpectedly appear at my workplace shortly afterward. Were those moments meaningful synchronicities? Coincidences? Or was my mind simply paying closer attention? I don't know for certain, but I love exploring the possibilities. In This Episode What the Law of Attraction actually meansThe connection between thoughts, intentions, and actionsManifestation and the role of visualizationSynchronicities, repeating numbers, and meaningful coincidencesHow psychology explains attention, expectations, and pattern recognitionExploring the spiritual side of intention and energyFinding your own approach to manifestation and everyday possibilitiesThis episode isn't about having all the answers or telling you what to believe. It's about exploring different perspectives, asking questions, and discovering what resonates with you. Because sometimes changing the way we look at things can change what we notice, the opportunities we recognize, and the choices we make. Whether you believe in the spiritual side of manifestation, prefer the psychological explanations, or find yourself somewhere in between, there's room for curiosity here. Take what fits, leave the rest, and make your own magic with it. Connect With Us Website & Blog: https://welcometotheshadowsorg.wordpress.com/ Shadows of the Moon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadowsofthemoon1 Shadows of the Moon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsofthemoon1/ Have you ever experienced a coincidence that seemed too perfect to ignore? Have you noticed repeating numbers or experienced something that made you wonder about synchronicity? I'd love to hear your story! Visit the website and use the Send a Message — Share Your Story contact page. And if you enjoyed this episode, follow A Shadow's Corner, share it with someone who loves exploring life's possibilities, and join me for more conversations about the things that make us think, wonder, and grow. Until next time, take what fits, leave the rest, and make your own magic with it. #LawOfAttraction #Manifestation #Synchronicity #Intention #Energy #SelfDiscovery #Spirituality #EverydayMagic #AShadowsCorner

    Law of Attraction: Intention, Energy & Possibility
  3. Oct 28

    The Hessdalen Lights: Norway's Unexplained UFO Mystery

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! The Hessdalen Lights: Norway's Unexplained UFO Mystery What if I told you that in a quiet valley in Norway, mysterious lights have been appearing for decades—and despite years of scientific investigation, nobody has completely explained them? Welcome back to Shadows of the Moon, where first, we tell the story. Then, we investigate. This time, we're heading to Hessdalen, Norway, a remote valley surrounded by mountains where something extraordinary has been happening. Imagine looking out across the darkness and seeing a brilliant glowing sphere hovering above the landscape. Maybe it's white, yellow, or red. Sometimes it seems to hang motionless. Other times, it moves across the valley, changes direction, or disappears without warning. And here's what makes this mystery especially interesting: these aren't just stories passed down through generations. The lights have been photographed, observed, and studied by researchers. During the early 1980s, reports of unusual lights in Hessdalen increased dramatically. Residents described glowing objects appearing over the valley, sometimes remaining visible for extended periods. The sightings attracted researchers and eventually led to Project Hessdalen, an effort to document and investigate the phenomenon using scientific equipment. But what exactly were they observing? Could the lights be caused by unusual atmospheric conditions? Electrical activity? Geological processes involving minerals beneath the valley? Or is there something else happening that researchers haven't yet identified? And if the explanation is entirely natural, why has it been so difficult to establish one definitive cause? In this episode, we explore: The strange sightings that brought international attention to Hessdalen.What witnesses have described seeing in the Norwegian skies.How researchers began investigating the phenomenon.The scientific theories proposed to explain the mysterious lights.Why Hessdalen is often compared to other unexplained light phenomena, including the Brown Mountain Lights in North Carolina.The questions that remain unanswered after decades of observation.We'll also talk about why the Hessdalen Lights occupy such an interesting place between paranormal investigation and scientific research. Because here's the thing: something doesn't have to be extraterrestrial to be extraordinary. And sometimes the most fascinating mysteries aren't the ones nobody has investigated. They're the ones people have investigated—and still haven't completely figured out. So grab your favorite drink, settle in, and come with me into the shadows as we explore one of Norway's most intriguing unexplained phenomena. The Hessdalen Lights. Are we witnessing an unusual natural phenomenon, something connected to the geology of the valley, or something we haven't learned how to recognize yet? I want to know what YOU think. If you were standing in Hessdalen and saw one of these mysterious lights moving across the valley, what would your first explanation be? Share your thoughts, theories, or personal experiences with unexplained lights. And remember... Before the Moon Sets… find something today that makes you smile with your eyes. 🌙 Shadows of the Moon First, we tell the story. Then, we investigate. Topics: Hessdalen Lights, Norway, unexplained phenomena, UFOs, UAPs, Project Hessdalen, atmospheric mysteries, Brown Mountain Lights, paranormal investigation, scientific mysteries. #HessdalenLights #ShadowsOfTheMoon #UFO #UAP #UnexplainedMysteries #ParanormalPodcast #ProjectHessdalen

    The Hessdalen Lights: Norway's Unexplained UFO Mystery
  4. Oct 27

    🌙✨ A SHADOW'S CORNER — EPISODE 1 TAKE WHAT FITS, LEAVE WHAT DOESN'T

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! 🌙 A SHADOW'S CORNER — EPISODE 1 TAKE WHAT FITS, LEAVE WHAT DOESN'T Hey, everybody! I'm Missi, and welcome to the very first episode of A Shadow's Corner! What if understanding yourself starts with noticing how you think, feel, and talk to yourself? This is our space to explore everyday life, psychology, science, spirituality, witchcraft, intuition, and personal growth. Some conversations will be deep, some funny, and some a little witchy. My hope? You'll walk away thinking, “I've never looked at it that way before!” 💜 IN THIS EPISODE I'm sharing where my curiosity began, how childhood experiences sparked questions about memory and consciousness, and why I created this show alongside my paranormal podcast, Shadows of the Moon. We'll talk about: ✨ How experiences shape our beliefs. 🧠 Recognizing patterns in our thoughts and reactions. 🔮 Being an eclectic gray solitary witch. 🌱 Growing without judging ourselves. 💜 Finding strengths in traits we once saw as weaknesses. 🌙 Giving ourselves permission to question and change. You don't have to agree with me. I don't expect you to! We're here to explore different perspectives with curiosity and respect. 🌟 THIS WEEK'S CORNER EXPERIMENT For seven days, notice how you talk to yourself. When you make a mistake, do you immediately criticize yourself? When you want to try something new, do you encourage yourself or list reasons you can't? Don't force yourself to be positive. Just notice. If you catch an unfair thought like “I always mess things up,” try something more accurate: “I'm still learning.” At the end of the week, ask: What patterns did I notice? What surprised me? What could I do differently? ✨ THE CORNER SPARK You're allowed to outgrow things: beliefs, habits, expectations, even old versions of yourself. Something that fit years ago might not fit today. That doesn't make your past self wrong. It means you're still growing. 🌐 CONNECT WITH THE SHADOWS 💜 Facebook — A Shadow's Corner: https://www.facebook.com/shadowscorner1 🎧 Spotify — A Shadow's Corner: https://open.spotify.com/show/6NwKCLmWe44qqKohi4I2Kb 🌙 Website & Blog — Welcome to the Shadows: https://welcometotheshadowsorg.wordpress.com/ 🌑 Shadows of the Moon — Paranormal Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowsoftheMoon Love UFOs, cryptids, and unexplained mysteries? Visit Shadows of the Moon, where we tell the story first, then investigate. Have a story or question? Visit the website and send me a message. If this episode speaks to you, follow and share it! 💜 BEFORE YOU GO Build somebody up. Be somebody's magic. Find something today that makes you smile with your eyes. Take what fits, leave what doesn't. And go make your own magic. I'll see you around the Corner! — Missi 💜🌙

    🌙✨ A SHADOW'S CORNER — EPISODE 1 TAKE WHAT FITS, LEAVE WHAT DOESN'T
  5. Oct 25

    Men in Black: Who Are They, and What Do They Want?

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! You've heard the stories. Strange men in dark suits appearing after UFO sightings. Mysterious warnings. Unsettling behavior. And witnesses left wondering whether the people they encountered were even human. But who—or what—are the Men in Black? In this episode of Shadows of the Moon, we're exploring one of the strangest mysteries connected to UFO encounters. From the bizarre accounts of mysterious visitors to the unsettling Niagara Falls hotel surveillance footage, we'll investigate stories that have kept researchers and witnesses asking questions for decades. We'll also explore the reported encounter involving Dan Aykroyd and examine the theories surrounding these mysterious figures. Are the Men in Black government agents attempting to silence witnesses? Elaborate hoaxes? Misidentified individuals? Or could there be something even stranger behind the stories? And here's something that bothers me: If these mysterious visitors are supposedly trying to keep people quiet, why do their appearances seem to create even more questions? First, we tell the story. Then, we investigate. 🌙 WELCOME TO THE SHADOWS Explore our podcasts, mysteries, and companion blog articles: https://welcometotheshadowsorg.wordpress.com/ 🎙️ WATCH SHADOWS OF THE MOON ON YOUTUBE https://www.youtube.com/@ShadowsoftheMoon 🌑 FOLLOW & CONNECT Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/Shadowsofthemoon1/ Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/shadowsofthemoon/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shadowsofthemoon1/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@shadowsofthemoon1 ✨ DISCOVER A SHADOW'S CORNER Our sister podcast explores psychology, spirituality, science, self-discovery, and the mysteries of everyday life. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shadowscorner1/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@shadowscorner396 💬 JOIN THE CONVERSATION Have you ever experienced something you couldn't explain? Have you heard a Men in Black story that left you wondering what really happened? I'd love to hear your thoughts! Subscribe to Shadows of the Moon and join us as we explore the stories, evidence, theories, and unanswered questions behind the unexplained. Because sometimes, the strangest part of a mystery isn't what we know. It's what we still can't explain. #MenInBlack #UFO #UAP #ShadowsOfTheMoon #UnexplainedMysteries #Paranormal

  6. Oct 15

    StrayedAway: The Mystery That Started Shadows of the Moon

    Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Welcome to The Shadows of the Moon Podcast I’m back! After six or seven years away, I’m finally sitting back behind the mic, and I’m starting with the story that started it all. In March 2018, a guy on Twitter named Ty posted a voicemail that didn’t sound human. Strangers decoded it. Then came the numbers, a pin on a map, a theory about Malaysia Airlines Flight 370, and a deadline: April 18th. In this episode, we walk the trail one footprint at a time: The voicemail and the code hidden inside it The coordinates, MH370, and the black-box theory Diego Garcia and the government-facility rumors Messages in Morse, Latin, Arabic, and number ciphers A deleted Tumblr page with a video-game twist The Pleiadians, and why that one word hit me so hard April 18th, and what it felt like to watch Twitter like a hawk As always, we tell the story first. Then we investigate. We separate what’s confirmed from what’s only claimed. Snopes has rated the story false, calling it a hoax, but “hoax” just raises the next question: whose? I’ll let you decide. snopes A quick note: this is my first episode back, and I’m still shaking the cobwebs off. Please be gentle with me. I promise I’ll find my groove. This has always been a place where nobody walks alone. If you’ve seen something or had something happen to you, there’s no judgment here, and there never will be. Send me your story. Use your name, or stay anonymous, and I’ll share it. Every screenshot, message, and voicemail from this episode is on the Shadows of the Moon Facebook page, so you can look at the clues yourself. Find something today that makes you smile with your eyes.

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Shadows of the Moon 🌙 Every mystery has a story. Every story deserves to be heard. Welcome to Shadows of the Moon, where the unexplained isn't brushed aside, the strange deserves a closer look, and curiosity leads us into the unknown. I'm Missi, your host and fellow explorer of life's greatest mysteries. I've been fascinated by the paranormal since I was sixteen, and that curiosity has never stopped growing. From encounters that defy explanation to mysteries that refuse to stay buried, there's always another story waiting in the shadows. Here, we explore the world beyond the ordinary. We're talking ghosts, hauntings, UFOs and UAPs, alien encounters, cryptids, strange disappearances, government secrets, unexplained phenomena, mysterious recordings, and the stories that make you stop what you're doing and ask, "Wait a minute… what if?" But this isn't a place where every strange light becomes an alien spacecraft or every unexplained sound becomes a ghost. It's a place where we can be fascinated without abandoning reason, question what we're told without automatically believing the alternative, and explore the possibilities without pretending we have all the answers. First, we tell the story. Then, we investigate. That's the heart of Shadows of the Moon. Each episode takes you into the story first, allowing the mystery to unfold before we begin examining the evidence, the witnesses, the theories, and the questions that remain. We'll separate documented facts from witness accounts, explore possible explanations, consider competing theories, and look at what has been confirmed, challenged, dismissed, or left unanswered. Sometimes the evidence points toward an ordinary explanation. Sometimes the available information leaves us with more questions than answers. And sometimes, the most interesting part of a mystery is discovering just how much we still don't know. We'll follow the footprints, examine the details, revisit the strange moments, and shine a little light into places where the truth may be hiding—or where the mystery might be even stranger than the original story. And you won't just be listening from the sidelines. You're part of the investigation, too. Bring your theories, trust your curiosity, question the details, and become one of our armchair detectives. After all, some of the best questions come from people willing to look at a familiar story from an entirely different angle. We'll also open the door to stories from the shadows themselves, exploring the experiences of people who have witnessed something they can't explain. These are the encounters, strange coincidences, unexplained events, and personal experiences that stay with someone long after the moment has passed. We may not always agree on what happened. We don't have to. The goal isn't to force an answer or manufacture a conclusion. It's to explore, investigate, learn, and keep asking questions. Whether you're fascinated by the possibility of life beyond Earth, intrigued by creatures lurking at the edge of the wilderness, captivated by paranormal encounters, or drawn to the mysteries hidden within history, science, consciousness, and the human experience, there's a place for you here. So dim the lights, settle in, and let your curiosity take the lead. The truth may be stranger than fiction. The explanation may be closer than we think. Or we may find ourselves standing at the edge of something we don't yet understand. Whatever we discover, we'll explore it together—with open minds, grounded intuition, and a healthy respect for the difference between what we know and what we only suspect. I'm Missi, and this is Shadows of the Moon. Until next time… keep your mind curious, your intuition grounded, and your light burning in the shadows. 🌙