Bedtime Stories

Story One – America’s Vampires Over the decades, successive literary and cinematic offerings have gradually bastardised the original interpretation of the vampire from that of a terrifying and murderous monster, into a somewhat romanticised and almost comedic caricature. But the reality behind the concept of vampirism is far removed from the fantasy, borne out of a flurry of brutal and truly horri...

Story One – We Never Went Back It has been nearly fifty years since the last human being set foot upon the lunar surface. Were budget constraints really the driving force behind this decision? Or was it something far more sinister? If the accounts of certain whistleblowers are to be believed, then it might just be that there is something on the moon. Story Two – The Strange Fate of Phobos II For c...

As one might expect, most paranormal or supernatural encounters occur in the hours of darkness. What is it about the night that seems to manifest these experiences? Is it our own feelings of vulnerability and isolation? Or is it something more profound? This week, we hear accounts from those who work on the dreaded nightshift. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com...

Story One – The Alabama Metal Man When reviewing reports of supposed encounters with strange entities, it’s easy to be skeptical. However, the situation becomes more challenging when crucial witnesses can present seemingly compelling physical evidence to substantiate their claims. Such was the case in an incident, which occurred in the southern United States during the early 1970s, an alleged enco...

In parts one and two, we explored the instances of high strangeness at Skinwalker Ranch, which were made famous by the reported experiences of the Sherman family during the mid-90s. But who owned the ranch before them? And did they experience anything out of the ordinary? In this episode, we go back in time to the early days of this paranormal Disneyland and take a look at events which occurred lo...

After being tormented to the point of mental breakdown, the Sherman family had nowhere to turn. They were stuck on a property that was haunted by something that went beyond their understanding and to make matters worse they were facing financial ruin. Fortunately, someone had heard their cry for help. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative...

From UFOs, wormholes and cryptids to cattle mutilations and poltergeists, a remote property in Northern Utah has been described as a Disneyland of paranormal and supernatural phenomena. A case that has turned the heads of even some of the most ardent of sceptics, we recount the tales from Skinwalker Ranch. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Crea...

For most people, the Christmas period is a highly anticipated and joyous time of the year, and yet crime often continues unhindered throughout the festive period. In a small percentage of such occurrences, the identity of those responsible have never been uncovered. Meaning that for the families of those involved, Christmas will forever remain a season of sadness. MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permis...

In this last week before Christmas, we’re bringing you not one, but two episodes filled with mysterious and sometimes downright creepy occurrences, all of which happened over the festive period. So, plug in your earphones, maybe grab yourself a glass of mulled wine, sit back, relax and enjoy! MUSIC  Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...

Part One – Mystery Beneath the Mesa For over half a century, there have been rumours of secretive facilities and bases, hidden deep below the surface of the sprawling North American landscape. This week, we examine the most infamous of these alleged sites. An underground base believed to be situated near the town of Dulce, in New Mexico. A modern-day mystery, which lies deep beneath the mesa. Part...

Story One – The Dover Demon America’s north-eastern states are a vast region of rolling woodland and mountain ranges, which are allegedly home to countless cryptids, which seem able to traverse the unsettled areas of these states largely undetected. In April of 1977, the inhabitants of one small town in rural Massachusetts would catch an unwanted glimpse of one such creature. Join us as we investi...

Story One – For Whom the Bell Tolls The German war machine’s efforts to turn the tide of conflict in its favour have given rise to numerous tales involving advanced and dangerous weaponry. But amidst the rumours of alien technology and paranormal experimentation, one story in particular stands out. That of a mysterious machine, the ultimate purpose of which remains an enduring enigma. What was Die...

Part One - Spectres Situated at the most northerly point of Britain’s West Midlands region lies a vast nature reserve. And whilst the dense forests and sprawling heathland of this area of outstanding natural beauty bring joy to countless visitors each year, they have also played host to incidents of great suffering and misery. Join us this week as we explore the horrors of Cannock Chase. Part Two...

Part One - Foreboding David Paulides, an ex-police office turned author believes something strange is going on in and around North American national parks, where hundreds of people go missing each year. He refers to this phenomenon as the missing 411. However, over the course of this episode, we will be examining a cross-section of his research which receives perhaps the least publicity and analys...

Story One – The Gurning Man of Glasgow During the late 1970’s, the inhabitants of Scotland’s largest city were subjected to a series of terrifying encounters with a hideous nocturnal entity, whose incessant twitching and animalistic grunting put the fear of God into those who encountered him. This week, we take a look at the Gurning Man of Glasgow. Story Two – The Night of the Tokoloshe In previou...

Story One – The Horrifying Hexham Heads In our last few episodes, we have examined reported incidents involving cryptids in possession of near-supernatural abilities, as well as others focusing on allegations of ghostly and inexplicable poltergeist activity. But in this story, we will be looking at a mysterious series of events which incorporate both. Join us, as we examine the horrifying history...

Part One – Happenings Numerous high-profile cases of alleged hauntings have originated from the British Isles, from the poltergeist activity and demonic possession at Enfield to the unsettling apparitions witnessed at Borley Rectory. But perhaps the most terrifying of these tales is also the least well-known. The story of a family terrorised by an evil presence whilst residing in a remote Welsh mo...

Story One – The Land Between the Lakes America’s vast national parks and sprawling recreational areas are said to play host to a gallery of mysterious entities. This week, we take a look at a murderous cryptid, which is rumoured to reside in a region, which separates the southeastern states of Tennessee and Kentucky. A place known as the land between the lakes. Story Two – The Battle of Ape Canyon...

Story One – The Mysterious Setagaya Murders In December of 2000, an entire family was murdered inside their home address in Western Tokyo. Despite leaving numerous clues behind at the crime scene, their killer has never been identified, with the police investigation continuing to this day. This week, we look into the harrowing case of the Setagaya Murders. Story Two – Minnamurra’s Bloody Mile On t...

Part One – Villisca In June of 1912, an entire household was brutally slain in the small town of Villisca, Iowa. No one was ever brought to justice for the crime and evidence now suggests that it may have been just one of a large number of families murdered by the same killer. Who was the man from the train? Part Two – Modus Operandi More than a century after the mysterious murders at Villisca, au...

Story One – The Lake Baikal Swimmers There are countless myths and legends associated with Russia’s sprawling Lake Baikal — from reports of a mythical monster to a hidden fortune in missing treasure. But by far the most intriguing of such tales is an alleged encounter between the Soviet army and members of a mysterious underwater race. Story Two – The Baltic Sea Anomaly During the summer of 2011,...

Story One – The Flannan Isles Lighthouse Mystery What caused the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a remote, uninhabited and almost inaccessible islet situated in the tempestuous North Atlantic Ocean? Was it Mother Nature's wrath? Or could there have been something more sinister at work? Story Two – Vanished Without A Trace Alaska remains one of America’s most unsettled and...

Story One – The Devil’s Footprints On the morning of 9th February 1855, residents of a small town in Devon awoke to find an unbroken trail of hooved prints, which stretched over one hundred miles of snowy terrain, including the roofs of houses and buildings. Story Two – The Hairy Hands of Dartmoor The B3212 highway is known for two things. On the one hand it provides stunning views of Devon County...

Story One – The Hospital That Never Was During the 1970s, city authorities in Moscow approved the building of a huge new super hospital. It would never be completed, and its abandoned remains would become the scene of numerous strange and inexplicable deaths. Story Two – Tulong In 1982, a newly completed film centre in Manila was the pride of the administration in the Philippines. However, it harb...

Story One – The Kelly Cahill Abduction Was a young couple abducted by what they described as “shadow people” on a lonely stretch of Australian highway? Their story may, at first, seem far-fetched. However, there were other witnesses. Story Two – The Demons on the Fringe We’ve all heard of guardian angels who are said to visit upon us in our times of need, but what about darker, more malevolent ent...