The Appalachian Mountains are full of beauty, mystery… and monsters. In this episode of Unexplained Encounters, host Darkness Prevails powers through allergy chaos and family madness to bring you terrifying tales straight from deep within the hollers. From a blood-freezing encounter with the Appalachian Howler to a shapeshifting entity that lures children into the woods, these real-life stories will leave you questioning every rustle in the trees.

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran, died unexpectedly Sunday night while on tour with the infamous haunted doll Annabelle. Rivera, 54, was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, concluding a sold-out stop of his “Devils on the Run Tour” when emergency crews were called to his hotel.

In a twist no reality show plot could predict (well, maybe “American Horror Story: Calabasas”), Khloé Kardashian has revealed that not even money, mansions, or custom glam squads can keep the paranormal at bay. In the latest episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonder Land, she took a break from the usual Kardashian canon — love, motherhood, and designer everything — to dive headfirst into the Twilight Zone. It all started with a casual fan question: Do you believe in aliens? Some people might nervously chuckle and move on. But not Khloé.

The American wilderness holds more than just scenic views—it hides stories that defy explanation. From glowing lights above remote mountains to creatures that prowl the dark edges of campgrounds, reports of ghostly visitors, vanishing campers, and mysterious cryptids have haunted outdoor explorers for generations.

Last week, we were flooded with emails and comments after releasing Episode 764: Dream Hacking Agenda—all zeroing in on one thing: a chilling EVP that slipped into the audio. The interference is strange, unfiltered, and downright eerie. Was it a glitch, a bleed-through from another dimension, or something more intentional—possibly connected to the dream manipulation theories we discussed in the episode? We pulled the exact clip from the show so you can hear it for yourself. Take a listen... Is it a voice from the beyond? AI interference? A subconscious broadcast? Turn up the volume and tune in!

Unlike most ghosts that rattle chains or spook unsuspecting victims, the mysterious figure of The Grey Man of Pawleys Island is known for something entirely different — warning people before disasters strike. For over two centuries, locals on Pawleys Island, South Carolina have reported sightings of a silent, grey-cloaked man walking the beach before major hurricanes. And here’s the eeriest part: those who see him often report that their homes were miraculously spared from the storm’s wrath.

As 2025 kicks off, let’s take a quick step back in time to revisit some wild paranormal stories from 2024! From mind-bending mysteries to jaw-dropping revelations, you joined us for some unforgettable shows, and here are the Top 10 Most-Listened-To Episodes of 2024! Brace yourself for giants, portals, bloodlines, and all the high strangeness you loved this year. Which ones did you miss? Which ones made you think, "I have to share this"? Jump in and relive the strangeness one more time!

Nestled in the Hollywood Hills, a sprawling mansion with a chilling past is back on the market. Rising Glen House, known for its tragic history and alleged paranormal activity, has captured public fascination for over a decade. Now listed for $17,995,000, its glossy exterior masks a series of eerie events that continue to shroud the property in mystery. The property became infamous following the untimely deaths of actress Brittany Murphy and her husband, Simon Monjack. And those deaths are the only strange thing that happened there.

The following written confession was submitted via email: Lindsay’s episode about the hat man encounter just about made me fall out of my chair at work. I used to run in Fairview cemetery for cross county and I had a hatman experience where I grew up 5 minutes away in a 100+ year old house. It was between 2004-2007 (so I was between 4-7) I don’t remember exactly when…

The holiday season is often celebrated with traditions of joy, generosity, and storytelling, including the long-standing custom of sharing ghostly tales during Christmastime. As the classic lyric reminds us—“there’ll be scary ghost stories and tales of the glories of Christmases long, long ago”— these chilling narratives have been a part of the season’s folklore for centuries. From eerie apparitions to unexplained phenomena, the season of goodwill has a darker, mysterious side woven into its history. Are they only holiday legends, or real ghosts of Christmas past? On this Friday the 13th, here 13 haunting Christmas tales as chilling as the winter air.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I have been searching for a story involving a transparent 'thing" and I came across your podcast. I live in Wichita, KS and in 1988 all the older teenagers / young 20's would all party at a park on a golf course after dark. There was a row of parking stalls that faced a wooded area with some picnic tables and tall light poles, etc. One night my niece was parked in a stall with her friend who was sitting in the driver's seat. He kept looking out the windshield toward her side of the car and seemed to be preoccupied with what was in a tree…

The following written confession was submitted via email: I was listening to 678 and a description stood out to me of something that has been seen in physical form twice in the house I currently live in. I actually managed to capture an image of it, totally by accident…

The following written confession was submitted via email: ...I had encounter with my brother probably about 13 years ago that has changed my life, left me with permanent anxiety and fears and have spent every year since researching online, watching every ghost show and paranormal show trying to find something to help me understand what my brother and I encountered...

This episode of Quite Frankly features Tony Merkel, host of The Confessionals Podcast, diving into some of his most recent paranormal experiences. From spiritual attacks and Dogman updates to an upcoming trip to “The Meadow,” Tony shares firsthand accounts of the supernatural.

As Halloween draws near, cemeteries become hotspots for ghost tours and paranormal investigations, with many hoping to capture something supernatural on camera. If you're planning your own spooky adventure, be sure to keep your eyes open—these haunting locations have a way of surprising even the most skeptical visitors. To get in the spirit, here are some eerie images of alleged ghosts caught on camera in graveyards, leaving us to wonder: are they genuine ghosts or trick photography?