The Dark Folio

Created by May
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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. 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.

    15 min

  2. 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.

    24 min

  3. 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.

    9 min

  4. 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.

    15 min

  5. 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.

    9 min

  6. 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.

    10 min

  7. Jan 17

    The Fresno Nightcrawlers: The Real Story Behind the Walking Pants Cryptid

    In November 2007, a Fresno homeowner captured something impossible on security footage—two legless creatures walking through his yard. No arms. No bodies. Just pants... that walked. This is the true story of the Fresno Nightcrawlers, the cryptid that went from terrifying one man so badly he wouldn't leave his house, to becoming the internet's most beloved monster. We investigate the original footage, the Yosemite park ranger sighting, and why these strange beings have captured our imagination unlike any other cryptid. music by zapsplat

    13 min

  8. Jan 8

    Haunted on Route 66: The Ghostly Legends of Hotel Monte Vista

    Step inside one of Arizona’s most haunted hotels in this chilling episode of The Dark Folio. We travel to historic Hotel Monte Vista in Flagstaff, nestled on Route 66, where guests and staff report eerie encounters, unexplained knocks, phantom footsteps, and lingering spirits from the past. From the infamous Room 220 “Meat Man” and the rocking chair ghost in Room 305, to the tragic murders in Room 306, we explore the history, mystery, and lingering energy that make this grand hotel a paranormal destination. Tune in if you’re brave enough to discover why some visitors never quite check out. • Official Hotel Monte Vista History & Ghost Stories – includes mentions of ghost tales like the Meat Man and rocking chair ghost. Hotel Monte Vista – About & Ghosts (official site) • Paranormal encounters overview – details murder legends, rocking chair stories, and more haunting lore. The Historic Hotel Monte Vista – Paranormal Encounters (TheHorrorHouse) • Ghosts & unexplained activity near the hotel – lobby noises, flickering lights, and phantom figures. Downtown Flagstaff Haunted Locations (Downtown Flagstaff) • Ghost of Room 306 & haunting reports – focused look at the prostitution-era legend and haunting sensations. Ghost of Hotel Monte Vista Room 306 (TheHauntedPlaces) • Route 66 haunted hotel summaries – puts Monte Vista in the context of other haunted roadside inns. Haunted Hotels on Route 66 (Curious Roads) Historical & Background Info👻 Paranormal Encounters & Legendsmusic from zapsplat #HotelMonteVista #HauntedHotel #FlagstaffGhosts #Route66History #ParanormalStorie #GhostPodcast #TrueGhostTales #ArizonaHauntings #HistoricHauntedPlaces #SpookyTravel #DarkFolioPodcast

    19 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Created by May
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Created by May
  • Show Website
    The Dark Folio