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In the shadow of Lion Rock, the seaside village of Piha has become the setting for one of New Zealand’s most unsettling mysteries. Since 1992, six people have vanished without a trace along its black-sand beaches and windswept cliffs — including a young woman last seen speaking to a streetlight before walking into the night. Some cases hint at tragic missteps, others at something far more sinister...

In 1976, the small town of Circleville, Ohio began receiving anonymous letters - threatening, accusing, and frightening in their knowledge of the private lives of the community. Over the next two decades, the mysterious writer exposed secrets, predicted tragedies, and turned neighbour against neighbour. When a deadly trap was discovered and a man went to prison, the letters continued, raising the...

In November 1928, a quiet Pennsylvania farming community was shaken to its core when a respected local man was brutally murdered in his own home—stabbed, beaten, and set on fire. His killers claimed he was a witch, casting spells that had cursed their lives. What followed was a chilling descent into superstition, folk magic, and fear — a murder born not of greed or hatred, but of a deep belief in...

In November 1928, a quiet Pennsylvania farming community was shaken to its core when a respected local man was brutally murdered in his own home—stabbed, beaten, and set on fire. His killers claimed he was a witch, casting spells that had cursed their lives. What followed was a chilling descent into superstition, folk magic, and fear — a murder born not of greed or hatred, but of a deep belief in...

In August 2016, an ordinary Australian family of five vanished without warning, abandoning their phones, passports, and sense of reality. What began as a quiet road trip spiralled into a bizarre journey of fear, paranoia, and confusion — a mass psychosis that would leave one missing, one hospitalized, and a nation asking: what happened to the Tromps? SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The B...

In August 2016, an ordinary Australian family of five vanished without warning, abandoning their phones, passports, and sense of reality. What began as a quiet road trip spiralled into a bizarre journey of fear, paranoia, and confusion — a mass psychosis that would leave one missing, one hospitalized, and a nation asking: what happened to the Tromps? SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The B...

Part 3. In 1959, the icy slopes of Russia’s Ural Mountains became the stage for one of the most chilling cold-case mysteries in modern history when nine experienced hikers vanished in the dead of winter. What rescuers found weeks later—bodies scattered, tents shredded from within, and strange injuries defying logic—hinted at a night of terror shaped by forces neither natural nor entirely understoo...

Part 2. In 1959, the icy slopes of Russia’s Ural Mountains became the stage for one of the most chilling cold-case mysteries in modern history when nine experienced hikers vanished in the dead of winter. What rescuers found weeks later—bodies scattered, tents shredded from within, and strange injuries defying logic—hinted at a night of terror shaped by forces neither natural nor entirely understoo...

In 1959, the icy slopes of Russia’s Ural Mountains became the stage for one of the most chilling cold-case mysteries in modern history when nine experienced hikers vanished in the dead of winter. What rescuers found weeks later—bodies scattered, tents shredded from within, and strange injuries defying logic—hinted at a night of terror shaped by forces neither natural nor entirely understood. SURVE...

In 2013, the corridors of Los Angeles’ infamous Cecil Hotel became the backdrop for one of the most perplexing mysteries of our time when Elisa Lam, a young Canadian tourist, vanished under suspicious circumstances. Her disappearance, captured in bizarre elevator surveillance footage, hinted at a surreal struggle with forces both human and otherworldly. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP Th...

In 2013, the corridors of Los Angeles’ infamous Cecil Hotel became the backdrop for one of the most perplexing mysteries of our time when Elisa Lam, a young Canadian tourist, vanished under suspicious circumstances. Her disappearance, captured in bizarre elevator surveillance footage, hinted at a surreal struggle with forces both human and otherworldly. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP Th...

CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains discussions of extreme violence, torture, and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In 1999, inside a small apartment in Hong Kong, a nightmare unfolded behind closed doors. A young woman, Fan Man-yee, vanished—her fate unknown until investigators uncovered something horrifying. A plush Hello Kitty doll. A decaying human skull. And a story so bruta...

Deep in the wild, untamed heart of Canada’s Northwest Territories lies the Nahanni Valley—a place of staggering beauty, towering peaks, and a chilling legend that has endured for over a century. The Dene people spoke of a land cursed by vengeful spirits, a place where those who entered often never returned. But it wasn’t just stories that fuelled the fear—it was the bodies. For decades, prospector...

In 1900, three lighthouse keepers vanished from Eilean Mòr, leaving behind cryptic log entries. Was it a rogue wave, madness, or something far stranger? Nearly 75 years later, Malcolm and Eleanor Graham set sail for Palmyra Atoll, seeking adventure—but only one of them was ever found. Their disappearance unravelled a chilling story of murder, betrayal, and an island some believe is cursed. Two dis...

On April 18, 1991, Seattle police entered a small apartment in the Richmond Beach area of King County and found a scene straight out of a horror novel. Thirty-five-year-old Christopher Case was discovered dead, kneeling fully clothed in his dry bathtub with his head resting against the wall. There were no signs of an intruder or a struggle – yet the atmosphere was anything but normal. The apartmen...

Three cases. Three encounters with the horrifying influence of the Wendigo. In 19th‑century Canada, Swift Runner's descent into darkness led him to commit unspeakable acts of cannibalism, as he claimed the spirit of the Wendigo drove him to murder. In another chilling tale, Jack Fiddler emerged as a relentless Wendigo hunter, determined to confront and vanquish the malevolent force that haunted hi...

Three villages. Three impossible disappearances. No bodies, no signs of struggle - just entire communities erased as if they had never existed. In China’s remote Qinling Mountains, a village vanishes overnight, leaving behind only whispers of government cover-ups and ancient warnings. Across the Atlantic, the lost colony of Roanoke leaves behind a single word " Croatoan" a name that resurfaces thr...

Two women, two brutal murders, and two chilling messages from beyond the grave. Teresita Basa’s voice named her own killer, solving an impossible case, while Maria Marten’s mother’s haunting dreams led to a shocking discovery in the Red Barn. Were these cases paranormal justice… or eerie coincidences? SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL...

Welcome to the second episode of Obscurata. This is part two of a two part episode on the life and death of Cindy James. For years, Cindy James had been plagued by disturbing phone calls. The same chilling voice. The same diabolical threats. Stalked, harassed, and, if she was to be believed, physically attacked by an unknown tormentor. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COF...

Welcome to the first episode of Obscurata. This is part one of a two part episode on the life and death of Cindy James. For years, Cindy James had been plagued by disturbing phone calls. The same chilling voice. The same diabolical threats. Stalked, harassed, and, if she was to be believed, physically attacked by an unknown tormentor. SURVEY Obscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUP The BOOK BY US A COFF...

Step into the shadows with Obscurata , the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio. Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark. Each episode delves into mysteriou...