By Candlelight

By Candlelight – Episode 4 The Disappearance of Bryce Laspisa In August of 2013, nineteen-year-old Bryce Laspisa left his girlfriend’s apartment in Northern California, telling those around him he was driving home to his parents. He never arrived. Over the next 48 hours, Bryce’s behavior grew increasingly concerning: prolonged stalling in Buttonwillow, a late-night drive toward Castaic Lake, and a...

Tonight’s candle is lit for our very first listener submission. In this episode of By Candlelight , we head to Crown Point, Indiana — to a place locals have whispered about for generations: Gipsy’s Graveyard. Before reading our listener’s story, we explore the local lore, the historical record, and the strange experiences people have claimed to have there over the years. Then, we read Meg’s accoun...

By Candlelight – Episode 2 Fireside Check-In & Five Urban Legends Ashlin returns with a special mini-episode to share what’s been unfolding behind the scenes at By Candlelight , how future episodes are staying on track, and a small thank-you to listeners for their patience and support. Then, gather ‘round the fire as we drift into five eerie tales that refuse to fade with time—from the Vanishi...

By Candlelight – Episode 1 Diana of the Dunes: The Story of Alice Mabel Gray In our very first episode, hosts Ashlin and Jay James take you to the shifting sands of the Indiana Dunes, where a woman’s legend has lingered for over a century. Alice Mabel Gray—better known as Diana of the Dunes—left behind a life of convention to embrace solitude, scandal, and mystery along the Lake Michigan shoreline...

Step into the shadows with By Candlelight , where every story flickers with mystery. Hosted by Ashlin and Jay, this podcast blends eerie true crime, paranormal encounters, and listener-submitted tales that blur the line between fact and fear. Each episode is crafted to draw you in—whether it’s a chilling unsolved case, a haunting that refuses to fade, or the whispered secrets of places long forgot...