Hexes, Haunts and Howls

Some stories don’t announce themselves with screams or sirens. They linger. They hum. They wait. In this episode, we dig into the quiet side of the unexplained—the moments history barely recorded and the experiences people never meant to share out loud. These are the accounts that slip through the cracks: unsettling, unresolved, and impossible to fully dismiss. No dramatics. No spectacle. Just the...

Project Sunshine was a Cold War–era research program that crossed a line humanity should never have crossed. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Project Sunshine (1940s–1960s), a U.S. government–backed initiative that secretly collected human remains—often from babies and children—to study the effects of radioactive fallout. Families were never informed. Consent was never given. We examin...

The Cryptid Files: Dogman Deep in the forests of the Midwest and scattered rural backroads, witnesses report a creature that is part man, part wolf, and all terror. Known as Dogman, this cryptid leaves behind enormous footprints, eerie howls, and encounters that defy explanation. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we dive into chilling eyewitness accounts, explore regional patterns of sightings...

MKUltra: Control Masquerading as Science For decades, it was dismissed as paranoia—until the documents surfaced. In this episode, we unravel MKUltra, the covert program that blurred the line between research and abuse, science and control. Behind redacted files and clinical language were real people subjected to experiments involving mind alteration, memory manipulation, and psychological fracture...

Connecticut doesn’t scream. It waits. In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we step into a state known for tidy towns, old money, and carefully kept histories—and explore what lingers beneath the surface. From psychological hauntings and generational trauma to places that feel watched without ever feeling unsafe, Connecticut’s fear is subtle, inherited, and deeply rooted. This isn’t loud horr...

In the shadows of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a winged figure with glowing red eyes was seen again and again—always before disaster struck. Was Mothman a warning, a curse, or something far more misunderstood? In this episode, we unravel the chilling sightings that began in the 1960s, the collapse of the Silver Bridge, and the theories that refuse to die: interdimensional traveler, government ex...

Colorado: Mountains, Mysteries, and the Unknown From the soaring peaks to shadowy forests, Colorado is a hotspot for strange encounters and unexplained phenomena. In this episode, we explore Bigfoot sightings, eerie disappearances, and rumors of secret military activity tucked into the Rockies. Hear stories from locals who’ve witnessed the unusual—and send in your own. All stories will remain anon...

In this episode, we uncover Project Wormhole—a secretive Cold War–era operation hidden under miles of frozen tundra. Officially described as research. Unofficially rumored to be something far more dangerous.

Beneath the dark, cold waters of Loch Ness lies one of the world’s most enduring mysteries. For centuries, witnesses have described a massive presence moving just below the surface—too large to explain, too consistent to ignore. In this episode, we dive into the history of Nessie: ancient legends, modern sightings, famous photographs, sonar readings, and the investigations that tried—and failed—to...

California is supposed to be bright. Loud. Alive. But step far enough out—past the suburbs, past the highways—and something else takes over. The desert hums with power lines. Cities glow in the distance without ever quite being reachable. Nothing looks abandoned… but nothing feels natural either. In this episode, we explore California’s quieter side—where hauntings don’t announce themselves, consp...

In this episode, we dive into chilling tales submitted by listeners—true encounters with the unexplained that will make the hairs on your neck stand up. From eerie happenings in the woods to strange shadows in the night, these stories remind us that sometimes the scariest experiences are the ones that actually happened. All stories will remain anonymous.

They sound like someone you trust—but they aren’t. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we investigate Mimics: entities known for imitating the voices of loved ones, calling from places they shouldn’t be, and getting closer when answered. From parents heard while away to children speaking from empty rooms, these encounters blur the line between familiar and terrifying. Listener discretion advised...

Arkansas hides more than just natural beauty. From eerie forest shadows to mysterious disappearances, the Natural State has its share of unexplained phenomena. In this episode, we explore the top three reported supernatural encounters in Arkansas, including haunted landmarks, cryptid sightings, and chilling local legends. We also dive into the state’s most enduring conspiracy theory, leaving you q...

High in the frozen peaks of the Himalayas, something ancient is said to roam the snow. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we dive into the chilling legend of the Yeti — a creature whispered about in Sherpa folklore and feared by climbers for generations. From sacred mountain myths and monastery relics to the infamous 1951 footprint photographs and modern encounters marked by blood-curdling scre...

For the first time, we’re stepping into the dark with a story sent in by one of you. This listener-submitted account is raw, unsettling, and deeply personal—proof that the most terrifying encounters don’t come from legends, but from real life. Thank you for trusting this space with your experience. All stories will remain anonymous. Listener discretion is advised.

Arizona is a land of extremes—scorching deserts, rugged mountains, and shadows that seem alive. In this episode, we explore the state’s most chilling mysteries: sightings of cryptids, the elusive flesh pedestrian, and strange lights dancing across the night sky. We also dive into underground bases, military secrecy, and the conspiracies that swirl around Phoenix and beyond. All stories will remain...

Alaska is vast, silent, and unforgiving—and some believe it’s alive. In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we journey into the frozen wilderness of Alaska, where isolation breeds legends and the dark never fully leaves. From chilling encounters with the Kushtaka, the shape-shifting Otter Man said to lure victims into icy waters, to reports of shadow figures, disappearances, and things moving...

Altamaha-ha | Georgia’s River Monster Something moves beneath the dark waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River. For centuries, fishermen, locals, and early settlers have reported a massive serpentine creature gliding just below the surface—never fully seen, never fully gone. Known as Altamaha-ha, this river monster may be far older than modern cryptid legends. In this episode, we explore Indigenous lor...

Alabama isn’t just sweet tea and backroads. In this episode, we travel deep into the heart of Alabama—where pine forests swallow sound, backroads stretch too long, and some stories refuse to stay buried. From eerie encounters and unexplained sightings to whispered conspiracies and lingering Appalachian dread, these are the moments people still think about when the lights are off and the night feel...

In the Great Smoky Mountains, Spearfinger was never just a monster—she was a warning. This episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls explores the original Cherokee legend of Spearfinger, her ties to place and behavior, and why her story still lingers in Appalachian silence.

Elkmont isn’t just an abandoned town—it’s a place where stories refuse to leave. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we explore the history, hauntings, and lingering silence of Elkmont in the Great Smoky Mountains, where empty cabins and forgotten paths still hold echoes of the past.

Strange lights have been reported in the Smoky Mountains for decades—appearing without sound, explanation, or warning. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we examine unexplained lights and aerial phenomena in the Great Smoky Mountains, focusing on patterns, locations, and the silence that follows when the lights disappear.

In the Appalachian Mountains, witnesses report Crawlers—humanoid entities seen near caves, mines, and deep forest hollows. From sudden silence to the feeling of being watched, these encounters leave one thing behind… impressions, not answers.

Deep in the Appalachian Mountains, something is watching from the treeline. Dogman sightings have been whispered about for decades across rural hollers, backroads, and forest edges where the woods fall unnaturally quiet. Witnesses describe a towering figure with a canine head, human-like shoulders, and eyes reflecting far too high off the ground. In this episode of Hexes, Haunts & Howls, we explor...

Bigfoot is the most reported cryptid in Appalachia, yet one of the least openly discussed. In this episode, we examine the history, behavior patterns, and long-standing theories surrounding Appalachian Bigfoot—why it appears so frequently in these mountains, and why so many who encounter it choose silence instead.