Peculiar Tales

In this episode we tell the story of Mary Celeste a ship found drifting at sea her sails torn and tattered, no crew on board, no signs of struggle. What happened to the crew of the Mary Celeste? This question has puzzled and fascinated people for generations. Join us as we tell her story and discuss what could have happened.  This is The Ghost Ship Mary Celeste Support the show

In this eerie and chilling episode, we explore 2 cemeteries that have dark history and local legends.  Graves, ghosts & grim tales is what  make up these haunted cemeteries that awaits on  this Halloween.   Support the show

This Devil’s Night, we’re diving into where it all began. Before the fires and fear, there was Gate Night a night of harmless pranks that slowly transformed into something much darker. We talk about the legends behind Devil’s Night, how Detroit became ground zero for the chaos, and the stories that still haunt the city today. From folklore to firestorms, this episode sheds light on one of Hallowee...

In this chilling episode, we dive deep into one of the most infamous cases of alleged demonic possession in American history the exorcism of Roland Doe. Known as the real-life inspiration behind The Exorcist, Roland’s story involves mysterious scratches, flying objects, guttural voices, and a series of dramatic exorcisms performed by Catholic priests. Who was Roland Doe? What really happened in th...

In this chilling episode, we delve into one of the most infamous cases in American history — the brutal double murder that shook Fall River, Massachusetts in 1892. Andrew and Abby Borden were found hacked to death in their own home, and soon suspicion turned toward Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. Was she a cold-blooded killer driven by greed, jealousy, and resentment — or an innocent woman caught in a...

Step into one of Canada’s most chilling legends—the Baldoon Mystery. This haunting tale from early 19th-century Ontario begins with the McDonald family, whose peaceful farmstead was shaken by a relentless series of bizarre and terrifying events. Fires erupted without cause, bullets and rocks pelting their home from unseen forces, and poltergeist activity. Was it the curse of a witch, or something...

A time remembered for its elegance but also steeped in darkness & dread. Behind the lace curtains & polished manners lay obsession with death & the macabre. From mourning rituals to bizarre medical cures that promised health while flirting with danger the Victorians lived in a world where superstition and science often collided.  This is the Victorian era. Support the show

A socialite of her time, in the roaring 20's she was known for being a wife to her husband but she has her own ambitions of setting out and making a name for herself. However her tale has sadness, excitement and tragedy woven together like a spiderweb of emotions and resilience.  Join us while we tell you of Zelda Fitzgerald.    Support the show

In this special edition of Peculiar Tales, hosts Dawn and Kristy launch the first episode of what we hope becomes a recurring series: Legend or Tale? We’ve gathered four mysterious stories, three are urban legends passed down through the shadows, and one is entirely true. Can you figure out which one it is? Listen closely, question everything, and put your instincts to the test. Will you spot the...

Trains carry more than just passengers — sometimes, they carry the echoes of the past. In this episode, we explore four haunted train stations where whispers of tragedy, loss, and the unexplained still linger on the platforms. From ghostly apparitions, terrifying sounds and even animal ghosts. Why do these places seem frozen in time? And what is it about train stations that draws spirits to linger...

In this chilling episode, we tell the story of the mysterious and haunting case of Emma Keyse, a woman whose brutal murder sent shock waves through a quiet community, and led to one of the most baffling attempted executions in British history. At the centre of it all stands a man whose execution defied death itself, earning him the eerie nickname: The Man They Could Not Hang . What really happened...

Welcome to our very first episode! In this chilling debut, we dive into the twisted corridors and haunted halls of the Winchester Mystery House a sprawling, bizarre mansion said to be built under the guidance of restless spirits. Was Sarah Winchester driven by grief, madness, or something much darker? Join us as we explore the strange history behind one of America’s most mysterious homes, where st...

In an isolated corner of Canada, there is place wrapped in mystery of the complete unknown, a story that tells of the disappearance of an entire tribe of Inuit, as well as a twist with possible supernatural and a splash of outer limits. join us while we dig into the secrets, of one of Canada's unsolved Mysteries. That include a famous author of the time and a journalist who broke the story to...