Unlocking The Paranormal

A restless night in a Dublin hotel. A silent bellboy who appears... and then vanishes. This week's mini episode begins with a chilling firsthand account from a Reddit user who insists he was fully awake when he encountered a mysterious teenage bellboy sitting in his hotel room in the early hours of the morning. But that's only the beginning. The second story takes us to a seemingly ordinary Airbnb...

What would you do if you woke up to find a dark figure standing silently at the foot of your bed? In this episode, we dive into three unsettling encounters that left witnesses searching for answers. First we got back to the haunted bed-and-breakfast in Ecuador, where multiple guests reported seeing the same mysterious shadow figure. Then we head deep into the wilderness, where a solo camper realiz...

Welcome back to the third installment of the Spooky Summer Series. In this episode of Unlocking the Paranormal, we explore chilling stories from travelers who encountered the unexplained while far from home. In this episode we will venture to various locations, including a haunted bed and breakfast, a cabin near the Appalachian Mountains, and a strange Airbnb in Virginia. If you enjoy the episode,...

Welcome back to the second installment of the Spooky Summer mini Series. In this episode of Unlocking the Paranormal , we explore chilling stories from travelers who encountered the unexplained while far from home. From a floating face appearing in the darkness of a historic hotel in Florence, Italy, to bizarre EVP recordings captured inside an isolated hotel annex during a paranormal investigatio...

Welcome to the very first installment of the Spooky Summer mini Series , where summer vacations take a terrifying turn! As the weather warms up and school lets out, families everywhere are packing their bags and setting off on road trips, beach vacations, camping adventures, and cozy cabin getaways. But not every destination is as peaceful as it appears. All summer long, I'll be sharing chilling t...

The second part of the episode delves into the Wyoming UFO alien encounters, focusing on the extraordinary abduction experience of Carl Higdon in 1974. The chapters cover the introduction to the encounters, the setting in Medicine Bow National Forest, and the detailed account of Carl Higdon's abduction. Takeaways Wyoming UFO Alien Encounters Carl Higdon's Abduction Chapters 00:00 Introduction to W...

The episode delves into UFO sightings in Wyoming, exploring the history of encounters and the controversies surrounding the NICAP organization. It covers close encounters, the UFO wave of 1947, electromagnetic disturbances, aircraft sightings, and a preview of part two featuring humanoid reports. Chapters 00:00 Exploring UFO Sightings in Wyoming 08:08 UFO Wave of 1947 in Wyoming 13:27 Flying Discs...

Summary: In this spine-chilling episode of Unlocking the Paranormal, I unravel the enigmatic story of the Watseka Wonder, a 19th-century possession case that left an entire town in awe and fear. When young Lurancy Vennum of Watseka, Illinois, began experiencing strange trances and claiming to be the spirit of Mary Roff, a deceased woman, the line between the paranormal and psychological blurred. J...

Summary:   This episode explores the haunting story of Zona Heaster, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances shortly after her marriage to Trout Shue in 1897. Her mother, Mary Jane Heaster, believed her daughter was murdered and sought justice through visions she claimed to have received from Zona's spirit. The investigation led to Trout's trial, where circumstantial evidence and Mary Ja...

Halloween night is supposed to be filled with laughter, costumes, and candy. But one year, the fun ended in tragedy—and left behind a story so dark it turned into one of America’s most chilling Halloween urban legends. In this episode I delve into the chilling true crime story of the boy who was poisoned with cyanide-laced candy on Halloween night in 1974. I unravel the mystery of the so-called “C...

For over 200 years, the dense Pine Barrens of New Jersey have been home to one of America’s most infamous cryptids: the Jersey Devil. Described as a creature with leathery wings, a horse-like face, and a blood-curdling scream, the Jersey Devil has reportedly haunted locals and travelers alike, leaving a trail of eerie sightings and unexplained attacks. In this episode, I delve into the legend’s or...

Join me as I navigate through the fog-shrouded waters of legend and lore to unravel the chilling tale of the ill-fated Lady Lovibond phantom ship. I delve deep into the harrowing story of the tragic voyage, exploring the events leading up to its mysterious demise and the eerie sightings of its spectral apparition that continue to haunt sailors to this day.  From tales of doomed love to whispers of...

Join me for an unforgettable conversation with John Vancamp, the host of Myths, Monsters, and Mullets ! In this conversation, John Methencamp, known for his TikTok and YouTube show 'Myths, Monsters, and Mullets', shares his transformative journey from skepticism to belief in the paranormal.  He recounts his experiences during a ghost investigation at the Randolph County infirmary, including the Es...

In the very first Paranormal Pen-Pals episode, I kick things off with a bone-chilling listener-submitted story —and then head deep into the internet's shadowy corners to uncover two more terrifying creature encounters you won't soon forget. 📧 Email: Dogwoman — A firsthand account from a listener whose peaceful evening was shattered by the appearance of not one but three towering, half-human, half...

There’s a floor hidden in plain sight. Unmarked. Unspoken. Unacknowledged. A void wedged between safety and the unknown… Most buildings skip the 13th floor. They pretend it’s not there— As if a missing number could keep the darkness at bay. But those who know the stories… Know better. The 13th floor is a doorway. To what, exactly? No one agrees. A dimension? A curse? A trap for the restless? On th...

In this episode, I dive into the bizarre and captivating tale of the Fresno Nightcrawler—a cryptid like no other. With its impossibly long legs and eerie, gliding presence, this mysterious creature has sparked curiosity and speculation ever since it was first caught on camera in Fresno, California. Is it an alien, a spirit, or something we haven’t even begun to understand? I’ll break down the stra...

Are you brave enough to explore what lurks in the shadows? In this spine-tingling episode, I sit down with the incredible team from 3-C Paranormal Investigations , a group of passionate investigators who chase the unexplained — and often find it . From historic haunts to cemeteries, they reveal their most unforgettable encounters and the chilling evidence that still gives them goosebumps. We dive...

In this episode, I dive into the eerie lore and unsettling history of Helen’s Bridge , a gothic stone structure tucked away in the hills of Asheville, North Carolina. Officially known as Zealandia’s Bridge, it’s a place where the past lingers—and some say, so do the dead. I unravel the tragic story of Helen , a grieving mother whose spirit is said to haunt the bridge after a devastating loss. Over...

This holiday season, I'm bringing you something far more sinister than festive cheer... Prepare for a chilling ride through the darkness of Christmas past and present, where the unexplainable meets the supernatural. Here’s what’s lurking under your tree this year: A UFO Over a Kansas Farm : In the quiet of a rural Christmas night, something unnatural hovers over a Kansas farm. But it’s not the hol...

Welcome back to another Paranormal Penpals episode! The Para-Pals episodes are your chance as a listener to have your story shared on the podcast. Become a pen-pal by writing your story to me via email at unlockingtheparanormalpod@gmail.com. In today's episode, I share three written stories including, missing track of time, a scary child ghost, and mysterious noises in the woods. I will also be sh...

The world is full of mysteries, but few are as chilling and mysterious as the legend of the Black-Eyed Children. In the late 1990s, reports of eerie, mysterious children with solid black eyes began to surface across the United States, sending chills down the spines of those who crossed their path. These eerie beings, often described as children with pitch-black eyes, appear at people's doors, begg...

A few months ago I posted to a few social media groups asking if anyone has experienced a gut feeling that saved them. I was overwhelmed by the number of replies as well as surprised by the number of would-be murder victims. In today's episode, I will be reading some of those responses. There were so many responses and stories, I am saving the remaining for another episode. Embark on the journey i...

 Deep beneath the rolling hills of Kentucky lies Mammoth Cave, the world’s longest-known cave system—and, some say, one of its most haunted. With over 400 miles of winding passages, Mammoth Cave has a rich and eerie history, filled with tales of ancient burials, tragic deaths, and mysterious disappearances. In this episode, we journey into the darkness of Mammoth Cave, exploring the legends and pa...

Join me in part 2 of the first paranormal pen-pals episode where I share Carolyn's paranormal encounters. Keep the following question in mind, are people attracted to the paranormal or do people attract the paranormal? Don't forget to share your support to Carolyn who was brave enough to send in her story by commenting on the episode post on our social media. You can submit your paranormal encount...

On a quiet October night in 1973, two men fishing on the banks of the Pascagoula River in Mississippi experienced one of the most bizarre and chilling alien abduction stories ever recorded. Charles Hickson and Calvin Parker claimed they were taken aboard a spacecraft by strange, wrinkly beings and subjected to an otherworldly examination. In this episode, we dive into the details of the Pascagoula...