Within The Mist

In this episode of Within the Mist, we delve into the eerie legend of the Ghost of Captain Kidd, one of history's most infamous pirates. Captain William Kidd, executed for piracy in 1701, is said to haunt the coasts of the eastern United States, particularly in New York and New Jersey, where he buried vast treasures. Through chilling tales of spectral sightings, mysterious lights, and ghostly whis...

A mysterious creature is said to haunt the rural landscapes of Latin America and beyond. From its first reported sightings in Puerto Rico to its spread across the Americas, the beast has terrorized farmers and sparked debates about its existence. Described as a vampiric predator that drains the blood of livestock, it is shrouded in fear and fascination. But what is the truth behind this cryptid? I...

Shrouded in mystery, they were first sighted in Fresno, California, in the 2000s. Known for its distinctive appearance, the creature is described as a small, white humanoid figure with disproportionately long legs and no visible arms or torso. Captured on a home security camera, the freakish entity appears to glide eerily across lawns in the dead of night. Additional sightings and footage have sin...

Both locals and U.S. Soldiers reported strange humanoid cryptids during the Vietnam War. These mysterious, ape-like creatures were said to inhabit the dense forests and mountains of the Central Highlands. Descriptions typically depict them as large, bipedal primates, around 5 to 6 feet tall, covered in reddish-brown fur. Soldiers claimed to have encountered these creatures, often describing them a...

After sustaining a life-threatening head injury, John Murray Spear envisioned a device that would help bring people into a utopian society with nature and technology. To do this, he received instructions to create a device guided by spiritual principles and powered by energy from beyond. It was meant to eliminate poverty, disease, and conflict, ushering in a new era of peace and prosperity by conn...

The "Famous" John Urban is a cryptozoological artist and writer who shares stories through his artwork in coloring books. Using some of the most popular urban legends and fairy tales, he created a popular book series designed to spark the imagination. Join Gary as they discuss how he started as an artist and his multiple appearances at conventions. We even discover how he got the nickname "Fa...

The best part about having a show about the paranormal is hearing about first-hand encounters. Today, we are joined by Wayne Williams, a listener who has had multiple encounters with ghostly spirits that may have connections to the locations' military backgrounds. Join Gary as he learns firsthand about these extraordinary experiences, including the sights and sounds of ghosts and unidentified flyi...

Located in the heart of London's bustling financial district, the Bank Underground Station is a historical landmark that has stood the test of time. Since its establishment centuries ago, it has been a hub for travelers and commuters alike, serving as a vital connection to all city corners.  However, beneath the hustle and bustle lies a chilling past that leaves many with an unsettling f...

On Monday, August 1, 1955, on a lonely stretch of highway in rural Georgia, a young twenty-year-old named Joseph Whaley heard a "strange noise in the thicket near the creek" while working. At that moment, a huge, snarling, grey-haired monstrosity busted through the trees without warning and charged directly at him. Join Gary and GoldieAnn as they wander Within the Mists of Georgia to tell you the...

There are tales of a ghostly apparition, a pale, translucent figure with long, tangled hair hanging in front of her face, obscuring her features. She moves with an otherworldly speed, dragging herself along the ground with her long, clawed arms as she hunts for her next victim. Most shocking, the apparition's body is divided into two distinct halves at the waist, with the bottom half nowhere...

On a warm spring day in 1882, in the small, quiet village of Crosswick, Ohio, two boys are playing near a creek when suddenly, an enormous, serpent-like creature emerges from the woods, wreaking havoc and sending the entire community into a frenzy. This wasn't just a passing tale or a figment of overactive imaginations; multiple witnesses claimed to have seen the beast, describing it in terrifying...

The Sea of Cortez is abundant with marine life, including many great white sharks. However, the area may also be home to one particular predator that is twice the size of the great white and has a history of attacking the local fishing boats since 2008. It is reportedly 50 feet long with a 5-foot tail, teeth the size of a man's hand, and a dark color that makes it seem like a living shadow under t...

A great man-like beast is said to roam the great plains and forests of South Dakota. It stands on two legs well over eight feet tall, covered in shaggy dark hair, and has red eyes that seem to see into your soul. Unlike many other sasquatch stories, the tales from this wide-open land are much darker. They include temptations to suicide and animal mutilations that may cause you to consider that thi...

Over several years, Gary Arnold has been contacted via his "burner" telephone recordings with EVPs claiming to be from an extraterrestrial source. Since then, he has developed a relationship that enables him to ask questions that are answered even before he can complete the asking. This information has been utilized to assist government agencies in remote viewing, develop their personal understand...

It was a warm and sunny day in the summer of 1978 when Ernest, a kind man with a soft spot for kittens, had an unforgettable experience that would alter his life forever. He and his wife lived in a charming apartment on Parliament Street in the Cabbagetown neighborhood of Toronto, where they were currently caring for a litter of energetic felines. One day, one of the kittens disappeared, prompting...

Punta Gorda Sea Turtle Imagine coming across a small island set amdist the ocean only to discover that it is actually alive. For a family of four in Punta Gorda, Florida, that is exactly what happened to them as they attempted to seek shelter from a hurricane. More amazing is that their story is not unique as legends of a "Father of all Turtles" has existed for centuries of these massive creatures...

Deep within the treacherous Anza-Borrego Desert State Park in California, a mysterious and terrifying creature roams. Its massive, eight-foot-tall frame is covered in thick, white fur that glistens under the blazing sun. Its piercing red eyes glint with primal intelligence, surveying its desolate domain. This is no ordinary Bigfoot, but possibly an elusive and powerful cousin to the forest dweller...

In 1971, two young boys named Colin and Leslie Robson unearthed a pair of uncanny stone heads from the garden behind their home. After this unsettling discovery, the family began to experience unexplainable occurrences. Witnesses claim that the carved heads would inexplicably change positions when no one was present, and objects would hurl through the air as if controlled by an unseen force. The t...

South Pass City of Wyoming is a ghost town that stands as a testament to the ambitions of gold rush fever as well as the desolation when those dreams are spoiled. What makes this location all the more supernatural are the murdered bodies here as part of a plot of an innkeeper and his daughter who lured men laden with gold into their facility where they would never leave, perhaps even in the afterl...

In the 1970s, Pennsylvania became a hotbed of UFO sightings. However, more than just reported lights in the sky, people also reported sightings of large hairy hominids as well, Bigfoot. For a couple visiting their family and a lone motorist traveling on the same road, their stories would forever be connected to the possibility that Bigfoot might be from beyond the stars. Join Gary and GoldieAnn as...

In 1975, in New Jersey, a mother and daughter were taking a last ride before the storms caused by Hurricane Belle struck. However, their trail ride would take an unexpected and terrifying turn when they encountered a creature unlike anything seen before. Standing on its hind legs, it was over six feet tall and a massive 300 pounds. The creature would have twin horns springing from the top of its h...

Silver Creek Park, just outside Norton, Ohio, is a peaceful escape with its picnic spots and meandering trails through towering trees. But at night, it becomes a shadowy world of secrets. Creatures lurk in the trees and underbrush, ready to prey on unsuspecting victims with their massive bodies standing over seven feet tall, possessing a long canine snout and long teeth. These packs of manlike ani...

In North Dakota, the Tetrault Woods beckon with a dusty road and a thick canopy of trees. The winding path narrows as if guarding a secret treasure within. The weight of their ancient knowledge lures you forward until the road becomes too narrow for your vehicle. But the allure is too strong to resist, and with your heart racing, you push onward into the unknown depths.  The narrow road winds...

In the depths of the Congo and Africa, ancient artifacts and haunting remnants of illogical creatures rest. Among them are skulls with elongated jaws and hair samples from otherworldly beings. Grainy photos and videos capture glimpses of a savage species that dominate the land - a 6-foot-tall colossal ape with traits of both chimpanzees and gorillas. But what exactly are these colossal,...

In 1701, Antoine de la Mothe Cadillac was preparing to found what would eventually become Detroit. However, he was warned not to offend a small red dwarf with piercing eyes, a sharp toothy grin, and maniacal laughter, or else he would lose everything. Cadillac was very prosperous for the first six years, but then he came across the creature he had been warned about and attempted to strike it with...