Stories with Sapphire

Yesterday, a new paranormal documentary was released on several streamers and platforms including Apple TV and Amazon Prime. It’s called Shadows in the Desert, and it was directed by, written by, and stars Derek Hayes (Monsters Among Us) and David Flora (Blurry Photos). I even make a couple appearances in the film as well! So on today’s bonus episode, I sat down with Derek and David and we discuss...

When I was getting serious about magick and opening my third eye, a skeletal face appeared to me in a vision. For this week’s episode, I wanted to share other true stories from real people who have also had bizarre experiences looking into an unfamiliar face. First, I tell the tale of a girl who was haunted by an unknown face under her bed. Then, I recount the time a man’s coworker’s face morphed...

Welcome to Season 10! Thank you for listening these past 4 years! Today’s episode features true stories from real people who have also encountered a stranger who turned out to be more than they expected. First, I share the story of a young kid who made 2 new mysterious friends at the beach. Then, I narrate the time a teen was approached by a hooded man at a carnival. And finally, we hear from Lea...

We have reached the end of this mini series featuring different deities and their devotees. This week, I’m joined by my dear dear friend Rannie AuGoGo. She works with many different deities, but today she’ll tell us all about Papa Legba, the Vodou deity of communication and crossroads. She talks about her relationship to Papa Legba, miraculous ways that he’s assisted her, concerns about appropriat...

While the show is still on a break, we’ll be continuing the mini series with devotees of different deities and spirits. Today, we hear from Ry, a devotee of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint of Death. Ry discusses who Santa Muerte is, how they found their way to her, some of their most profound experiences with her, and resources on how to learn more about her.||Ry @themestizomysticThe Red Text...

Happy 2024! While the show is still on a break, I’ll be releasing bonus episodes speaking with devotees of various deities and spirits. Today, I share what led me to become a devotee of the Filipino (Visayan) goddess Dalikamata, and I speak with Angelica Cresci, a devotee of Hades, King of the Underworld in the Greek pantheon. Angelica Cresci: https://www.angelicacresci.com/ Learn more about your...

This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories - just for the chill of it. If you'd like to submit one, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.comToday, I’ll be sharing the story of a father trying to find whats scaring his daughter. Then, I tell the tale of 2 friends who became psychically linked through a doll. Cha...

As the last full episode of the year, I’d like to leave you on an uplifting note with stories from real people who have been comforted and assisted by another person or spirit. First, I share the story of a young person who performed an impromptu exorcism on her friend. Then, I tell the tale of a person who began finding gifts from a deceased relative. Next, I narrate the time someone received an...

If a spirit walked past you, would you even know? In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from real people who encountered entities pretending to be something else. First, I tell the tale of a person who witnessed something imitating her baby brother and mother. Then, I share the story of a mysterious black dog that visited a woman in labor in the Philippines. Next, I recount the time some...

Happy Native American Heritage Month! On today’s episode, I speak with Shanclen and Hero, Indigenous Navajo paranormal investigators. They talk about what led them to create their Youtube channel Unearthing the Supernatural, what paranormal reality shows today get wrong, their favorite pieces of evidence they’ve captured, and their most memorable interactions with spirit. Unearthing the Supernatur...

Alright, I know it sounds silly - haunted bathrooms? Really? BUT, think of how many paranormal games take place in there. Think of the iconic horror movie scenes. There's something about bathrooms that make them ripe for hauntings, and that's what we'll be exploring in this week’s episode. First, I tell the tale of a camper who encountered a boy scout late one night. Then, I share the story of a h...

Nothing is as terrifying as the sounds we hear in the dark. The slow creak of a door opening late at night... or a whisper in a room when you thought you were alone... or a distant scream in the wind. One noise at the wrong time or place can scare us for days. Each episode of I Hear Fear plunges the listener into a tale inspired by real events, from a deadly dance party to a cursed film set. Join...

In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from real people who found themselves victims of a curse. First, I tell the tale of a man who inherited a cursed home. Then, I share the story of a kid who was punished by duwendes. Next, I recount the time a young girl was married to a djinn. And finally, Ria Tirre shares the story of how her family helped free a man from a hex. Listen to Fresh Hell...

Follow MrBallen’s Medical Mysteries wherever you get your podcasts. You can binge the first 8 episodes, early and ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today. The human body is a miracle. But when it’s not working, it can be the stuff of nightmares. On this new series from master storyteller MrBallen, we’re sharing medical horror stories and diagnostic mysteries that are surgicall...

Apologies in advance for my voice in this episode, I was recovering from Covid as I recorded it. First, crisis counselor and tik tok creator Ria Tirre shares the story of a terrifying shadow entity that haunted her apartment for years. Then, journalist Ozzy Mora tells us about the time she reported on a haunted jail, which led her to investigate with the "Ghost Adventures" team, and the horror fol...

Happy Filipino American History Month! Here are some of my favorite spiritual Filipino Americans whose work you should check out and support, even beyond this month. Lyn Pacificar: https://www.herbalaria.comRannie AuGoGo: https://www.magickaugogo.comSoul: https://www.lightlanguagelove.comKrisell: https://www.krisellcan.comNatalia Roxas: https://www.nataliaroxas.comI want to reshare one of my perso...

Sometimes I'll receive an email or speak with someone whose story deserves an episode all on their own. That is the case for Ted from Orange County, California. You’ll hear about Ted’s sleep paralysis episodes, the haunted apartment he lived in, channeling deceased relatives, remote viewing, and his predictive dreams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to a bonus episode of Stories With Sapphire. I had the honor of speaking with Sung Kang, who you may know as Han from the Fast and Furious movie franchise. He’s now pivoting from acting with his directorial debut Shaky Shivers, a delightful throwback horror comedy featuring classic creatures and practical effects. He shared a very personal spiritual experience he had recently that helped h...

Welcome back to a brand new season! In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing real stories from people who were visited by something they were not planning to see - from the sweet to the downright creepy. First, I tell the tale of a family who was haunted by an inappropriate little boy in their condo. Then, I speak with Kaelyn Moore who tells us about the haunted piano she used to own. Listen to Hea...

Welcome to Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories - just for the chill of it. If youd like to submit one, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com Today, I’ll be sharing the story of a young teen haunted by a sleep paralysis demon. Then, I tell the tale of 2 friends pitted against each other to the death. Ch 1: No...

Welcome to the finale of season 8! There are so many superstitions surrounding windows that imply that they are portals to the spirit world, controlling what energies come and go. But is there any truth in that? After I share true stories where people have looked through a window and caught a glimpse into another realm, I’ll let you decide. First, I narrate a story about a person who moved into a...

This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories - just for the chill of it. If you'd like to submit one, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.comToday, I tell the tale of a mysterious haunted bridge. Then, I share an interpretation of the legend of the Japanese Kunekune. Chapter 1: Lovers Bridge, by SparrowChapter...

Do you think it's possible to physically manifest entities into our reality? You might after today's episode, where I’ll be sharing stories that demonstrate just how powerful the mind can be. First, I speak with horror filmmaker Jed Shepherd about the creepy tales his mother told him, and the haunted tours he would improvise as a kid that gained a life of their own. Then, actress Emma Web joins th...

This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories - just for the chill of it. If you'd like to submit one, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com. Today, I will be sharing 3 stories that originally aired in November of 2020. There are also versions of these stories on my youtube channel that are accompanied by anim...

This episode contains stories about the loss of pets and family. Have you been present for the moment when someone transitioned from life to death? What did it look or feel like? Today's episode is about the many ways the moment of death appears to us, whether peaceful or horrifying. First, I narrate the experience of a man and his aunts who all saw the same face of death. Next, I tell the tale of...