ADZE – The Glowing Vampire of West Africa

In the dark forests and lonely roads of Germany, travelers learned to fear something worse than bandits or wild animals. The Aufhocker didn't rob you or tear you apart—it jumped onto your back and stayed there, growing heavier with every step you took. This wasn't a creature you ...  Show more

In the cremation grounds outside ancient Indian cities, where funeral pyres burned and the boundary between life and death grew thin, something waited in the darkness. The Vetala weren't mindless undead stumbling through graveyards—they were intelligent spirits that possessed cor ...  Show more

Beware… This podcast is cursed! Join us as we dive deep into the spine-chilling world of cursed objects—those eerie items that have left a trail of misfortune and tragedy throughout history. From haunted dolls to ancient relics, we unravel the strange but true stories behind some ...  Show more

A spectral Black Dog with hellish eyes; a homicidal water spirit who drowns children; a mermaid who takes revenge on a vile cad. Maddy Pelling takes Anthony Delaney on a tour through the dark side of English folklore.

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This was almost an Irish creatures only episode, but I ran short of stories. However, it's still TERRIFYING. Enjoy these stories of the unexplained! Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support t ...  Show more