Pale Moon Stories

What happens when art refuses to stay still? In this week’s episode, Alexandrine steps into the strange history of The Crying Boy and other paintings said to bring tragedy to anyone who keeps them. From post-war England’s house-fire panic to haunted galleries and eerie online legends, this is a slow wander through the psychology of cursed art—why we fear certain faces, why emotion clings to canvas...

Four legends. One repeating fear. From Skinwalkers to Not-Deer, from the Grinning Man to the Melon Heads—every tale hides a borrowed face. Step inside America’s strangest folklore and meet the creatures that imitate us a little too well. Are they monsters, mirrors, or something in between? Listen as Pale Moon Stories unpacks spiritual betrayal, distorted nature, cosmic politeness, and the monsters...

What would you do if two kids knocked on your door at midnight… and their eyes were pure black? Tonight on Skeptic Wednesday, we dive into the legend of the Black-Eyed Children. Where did it start, why do people keep seeing them, and is it paranormal proof or just internet panic? One thing’s for sure—if you hear a knock after dark, you’re probably better off locking your doors. ____ To join us: Pa...

Across cultures, fire has always been more than just heat and light. It dances, devours, protects, and destroys — and in folklore, it breathes with a spirit of its own. From djinn and will-o’-the-wisps to legends of flames that whisper warnings, this episode explores the myths of fire as a living force. Join us as we step into the glow of folklore’s flames… and discover what burns in the dark. ___...

In the frozen forests of the north, hunger takes shape. The Wendigo—emaciated, hollow-eyed, forever starving—haunts the stories of Cree, Ojibwe, and Innu peoples. But is it only a monster of legend… or something more? In this Skeptic Wednesday, Alex and Evan follow the Wendigo’s trail across centuries: from the Jesuit writings of 1661, to Swift Runner—the man who ate his family, to Jack Fiddler, t...

Ever wandered through a ghost town and felt the silence press in? 🕯️✨ In Episode 6 of Pale Moon Stories, we explore the haunting mystery of Lake Angikuni — a village said to have vanished overnight — and travel to other places where entire communities slipped into legend. From India’s cursed Kuldhara to the lost colony of Roanoke, these stories invite you to curl up, get cozy, and journey with us...

Tennessee, 1817. Scratches on the walls. Blankets tugged from beds. A voice in the dark that sang hymns, cursed neighbors, and mocked prayers. The Bell Witch haunting remains one of the most famous poltergeist stories in American folklore—but was it truly supernatural, or something closer to home? In this Skeptic Wednesday, Alex and Evan revisit the Bell Witch legend, step into John Bell’s farmhou...

Across history and folklore, bells have carried sacred weight—summoning, warning, and marking the passage between worlds. But what happens when bells ring with no visible source, or when sounds vanish into silence that feels haunted? In this episode, we explore chilling accounts of phantom bells, mysterious soundscapes, and the legends that surround them. From village omens to spectral tolls that...

This week on Skeptic Wednesday, we dive into eerie stories from the open road. From phantom pedestrians who vanish before your eyes to strange figures sitting in the middle of the highway, roadside encounters blur the line between reality and the paranormal. I bring the tales, and Evan—our resident skeptic—brings his grounded take. Together, we explore whether these sightings are restless spirits,...

Step softly among the tombstones… In the misty silence of graveyards, shadows stir and wanderers roam. Some say they are restless spirits, guardians of the dead, or omens cloaked in the fog. Tonight, we invite you to walk with us through haunted cemeteries, where legends breathe, ghostly caretakers linger, and figures drift between the living and the lost. Dare to wander with us—just don’t look ba...

In our very first Skeptic Wednesday episode, we welcome Evan — our new co-host who brings a grounded, questioning voice to Pale Moon Stories. In this special introduction, Evan opens up about his own brushes with the paranormal, sharing the strange encounters he’s had and the ghost stories that run through his family. It’s part storytelling, part skeptical banter, and a glimpse into the dynamic th...

Bigfoot. Sasquatch. The wild man of the forest. In this episode, we step off the path and wander deep into the legends that surround one of the most mysterious figures in North American folklore. From chilling eyewitness accounts to cultural roots and the modern fascination that keeps the myth alive, we explore why this elusive giant continues to haunt our imaginations. Whether you believe he’s ou...

In this episode of Pale Moon Stories, we wander into one of the most haunting legends shared across cultures—the mysterious Lady in White. Why do so many ghost tales describe a woman in pale garments, drifting through roadsides, castles, and forgotten homes? What sorrow ties her to our world, and why does she always appear cloaked in white? Together, we’ll explore: History & Folklore – tracing...

Welcome to Pale Moon Stories. In this debut episode, I invite you into the quiet, unsettling spaces where ghostly tales take shape. From personal encounters with the unexplained to the soft rustle of folklore in the dark, “Haunted Greetings” is your first step into a world where the eerie feels almost comforting. Settle in, press play, and let’s walk together into the moonlit unknown. To contact u...