Espooky Tales

Mexico is a place full of terrifying tales, among these are tales of brujas. We share a little bit of history on brujeria, share some legends and our guest shares his family’s spooky experience with a witch doctor curse. Before that, we share a listener story. Thank you so much for sending your stories! If you have a spooky story to share, email Espookytales@gmail.com or leave us a voicemail at ca...

There's probably no other flying humanoid figure more popular than Mothman. We share sightings in Chicago, Chile,, Argentina & Mexico, as well as the tale of El Hombre Pajaro, which some believe to be the very same Mothman & others believe to be a different flying humanoid. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytale...

A hand that drags you to the underworld, or in some cases, strangles you to death. In today’s episode, we share the tale of La Mano Peluda or La Mano Pachona, as well as other creepy hand legends from around the world. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookyt...

MJ was on an ocean kick, so today we share more Latin American sea (or lake, river, water) tales, as well as the legend of the Sirena from Guam. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales? Follow us on Instagram @espookytales Music Credit: Silent Night (Dar...

The UFO phenomena is one that has been around for a long time. Today we share the tale of the Coyame UFO crash, sometimes referred to as Mexico’s Roswell and the tale of a man who met mysterious beings from Friendship Island, off the coast of Chile. Before that, we share UFO stories from our listeners, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch u...

There are some houses with such horrible histories, they have remained empty, today we share the horrifying tales of La Casa de Kilometro 5 in La República Dominicana and La Casa de Los Mijangos in Queretaro, Mexico. Then our amazing guests share some of their spooky stories from their childhood home. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it...

Venezuela has some very espooky and dark legends and today we share two of them. The legend of El Silbon and the legend of la Sayona, both involving horrible murders. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales? Follow us on Instagram  Music Credit: Silent N...

Church, it’s supposed to be a place of worship, but who knew there were so many creepy church legends and strange stories about priests! Today we share with you the legend of el Diablito from a little church in Cholula, Puebla, the scary legend of los Penitentes in Guatemala City & MJ shares two tales of priests with powers. You’ll also hear a story written by yours truly in the beginning and...

Vampire folklore has been around in every culture for a long time and today we share vampire legends from Latin America. We share the legend of the vampire tree of Guadalajara, Jalisco, another about the Pishtaco of Peru and the Vampiress of Pisco, Peru. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tikt...

Have you heard of a look so intense, it can make you sick? Today, we tell you about Mal de Ojo (the Evil Eye). It’s a belief that spreads across many cultures and we have cures, protection from it and stories of people affected by it. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tikt...

School, a place for learning, making friends and having fun, except when it’s haunted. Today we share the tale of a terrifying haunting in a Peru school, the tale of an elementary school in Arandas, Jalisco and the very haunted Poasttown Elementary school in Ohio. Our guest also shares the tale of Metz Elementary in Austin, Texas. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story...

Hotels are supposed to mean fun, relaxing and vacation time! Except when they’re haunted. Today we share the tale of Hotel Meson de Jobito, in Zacatecas, Mexico and one Mexican actress’ espooky experience there and the tale of the now abandoned Eden hotel, which also happens to have Nazi ties in Argentina. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, sen...

The sea is already a terrifying place to some, with all of its unknowns, but let’s add in the paranormal and make it more espooky. We share different tales of Latin American folklore and sea creatures. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales? Follow us o...

Children, they can be cute but also terrifying! We share tales of ghost children, one that haunts Estadio Azteca in Cuidad Mexico and MJ shares the tale of the ghost child haunting her apartment. Our guest tells us tales of creepy things her child has said and we also share some of the creepy things other children have told their parents. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spook...

In the canals of Xochilmico, in Cuidad Mexico, you can find a terrifying little island that is full of approximately 2000 dolls. Learn how Don Julian brought this island to life and listen to an espooky story of what happened to a group of friends after visiting the island. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail....

Ouija boards were introduced as family board games, but became something to fear later. Today we share espooky stories involving the ouija board. Starting with the Vallecas case from Spain, which was turned into the movie Veronica, then our guest Lulu, shares her experiences and MJ tells us some creepy reddit stories. Before that, we share listener stories, if you have a spooky story you want us t...

It’s strange how much time seems to change, sometimes it goes by so fast and other times it feels so slow, but what about when time actually moves? We share stories of time loss and time lapse, as well as a tale from Colima, Mexico and time glitch stories from Reddit. Before that, we share a listener story, if you have a spooky story you want us to share, send it to us at Espookytales@gmail.com Wa...

An entity so evil, he needs no introduction. You’ve heard many names for him, El Chamuco, Beelzebub, Lucifer, Satanas, today we share legends about Satan. One from the Mexican state of Sinaloa and one from Guerrero, while MJ shares two stories told to her from Huacasco, Jalisco and our guest Liz, from Hijas de Tu Madre Crime Podcast shares some very espooky dreams with us. Before that, we share a...

Haven't we all heard of stories of ghosts luring you to a hidden treasure? Or is that just us? We share the legend of El Pirata Sin Cabeza (the Headless Pirate) from Costa Rica, a spirit that is waiting for someone brave enough to take the gold it’s guarding & MJ shares an espooky story told to her about a ghost/witch protecting a treasure in a little Mexican town. Before we get to the stories...

Home is supposed to be where you rest and feel safe, but what if something is there? Something so evil, you are not at peace. Today we explore a house turned museum in Guanajuato, Mexico called La Casa de Lamentos (House of Laments), which is said to be haunted by the many victims of a Mexican serial killer. We also share the tale of La Casa de Brujas, which was once the home of a shaman named Pac...

El Ex Convento del Desierto de Leones in Mexico (or ex convent of the Desert of Lions) is one of the oldest in the country, with over 400 years of history. It was home of the Barefoot Carmelites, then for the military during the Mexican civil war and currently does year round spooky tours. Some say there are monks who never left the convent. Our guest tells us her very espooky encounter here, but...

La Tunda lures her victims into the jungles, hypnotizing them to be hers forever. This is a legend from Colombia and Ecuador, from the Afro-Colombia region of the Choco Department. Before we share the legend of La Tunda, hear an Espookies’ story about the extremely haunted Jerome Hotel in Arizona, CA.  Watch us on Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espookytales?  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com...

La Xtabay is a Mayan legend about a female demon who lures men to their death. This tale begins with the story of two beautiful sisters, who were completely different. How did one of these two sisters become the terrifying Xtabay?  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales  Email us your spooky stories or folklore you want us to discuss: espookytales@gmail.com  Support Espooky Tales: http...

La Viuda Negra is a woman, spending eternity seeking revenge. This legend is most commonly heard in South America, specifically Bolivia, Chile and Argentina. It bears similarities to the legends of La Siguanaba and La Llorona. Don't roam after midnight for one does not survive an encounter with her.  Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales  Email us your spooky stories or folklore you w...

AAAH Zombies! When we think of zombies, it’s the flesh-eating, skin-rotting undead beings in today’s culture, but did you know the history of zombies dates back to the 17th century in Haiti? We talk zombie history, it’s ties to the colonization of Haiti and slavery and discuss real life zombie cases! Like the ant-zombie and Cotard’s Syndrome.  Instagram: instagram.com/espookytales  Email us your s...