The following written confession was submitted via email: I would like to share with you a haunting my father and I had while doing a Civil War reenactment at Fort Ontario on Lake Ontario in New York State. The event took place on 16-17 April 2011, we were kicking off the 150th anniversary year of the Civil War by recreating the attack on fort Sumter. It was a miserable wet cold rainy weekend…

October 31 is nearly here… If you’re in the mood for a good ghost story but you’re also short on time, take a quick scan through these 4-word scary stories written by The Confessionals Podcast fans! We picked 15 of our favorite mini tales of horror, submitted on our social media pages, to give you a fright and let your imagination run wild (or run away). They’re creepy and they’re kooky, and just the right amount of spooky!

The following written confession was shared via email: I had surgery on my spine in 2013. It was major surgery and I was most definitely under the influence of pain medication . However, if I hallucinated it, I had company… I remember dozing off and then hearing a noise at the room entrance…

On a recent member episode, Episode 380: Gateway Into a Paranormal Life (Members), guest Sean described seeing an entity wearing a cloak that “folded in” on itself and disappeared before his eyes. He described the strange being as looking like Spring-heeled Jack, the Terror of London - a figure straight out of folklore but nonetheless real to the people he allegedly terrorized. Who, or what, is Spring Heeled Jack?

The following written confession was submitted via email: In 1995/1996, my sister (whom I will keep anonymous) was diagnosed and eventually passed away from stomach/esophageal cancer. She was 39, with 4 young kids. In the last couple weeks before her death, she would talk frankly with all of us (there were 6 sisters in all), about her immanent death. Her fears, our fears, her heartache, etc. On one of these occasions, she states “I’m ready to die, I’m just scared I’m going to see that black thing again …”

Legion of Legends Episode 2 is available now! MICHAUX STATE FOREST Haunted WW2 POW Camp | GONE WRONG finds Tony and his brother Jack exploring an historical, haunted WWII POW Camp in Pennsylvania. Find out what they experienced and went wrong during their night in Michaux State Forest!

The following written confession and image were submitted via email: I once took a pic of a floor I put down for my sister. When I looked at the screen I said WHAT THE F_CK! My sister said what’s wrong? I replied did I say that out loud? Wait til u see this if it shows back up. Hit the button on the camera to get the pic to come up n there it was…..

Tony joined The Macroaggressions Podcast with Charlie Robinson on August 29, 2021 to drop stories of adventures, cryptids, and encounters! Don’t miss #155 - On The Hunt For Cryptids | Tony Merkel: The host of the wildly popular podcast “The Confessionals”, Tony Merkel, stops by to share stories of some of his recent adventures while filming his new show, and what kind of creatures he had encounters with. From Bigfoot experiences and ghost stories to more terrifying interactions with Dogman and various cryptids, Tony has heard it all on his show where people share their experiences in a safe place free from judgment…

The following written confession was shared online: My husband and I stayed at a super old hotel in Santa Fe, NM. At the time I did not really believe in paranormal things/ghosts, mainly because nothing had ever happened to me. The old room we were staying in had this decorative wooden chair that had a slanted seat… the slanted seat made it so my bag slid all the way back into the back of the chair so it couldn’t fall. I also hung a nice new dress on the back of the chair….

The following written confession was shared online: About a year ago I was at my dad’s house taking care of the dog for the week ... So there I am, first night at my dad’s house with two dogs who had been playing together all day. I decide to go to bed around 10:00 so I go lock the front and back door, I make sure every door in the house except for my bedroom door is closed and I sleep…

It’s 10:00pm - do you know where your pants are? According to a weird video clip circulating the internet, it’s possible they’re running down the street. Some alleged “ghost pants” were caught on film sprinting through the night, and the mysteryhood of the traveling pants has drawn much speculation, including a spirit, a hoax, and even the famous Fresno Nightcrawler.

The first episode of LEGION OF LEGENDS is here! Legion of Legends is a new video series, produced in affiliation with The Confessionals Podcast, that explores tales of mysterious legends, abandoned places, lost treasures, and so much more! Episode 1: Exploring An Abandoned Industrial Park is available for viewing right here, and on The Confessionals Podcast YouTube channel.

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: …This happened when I was a child. I was 4-6 years old. I was staying the night with my aunt and my cousin( 2-4yoF). My parents were celebrating their anniversary. She lived in an apartment above a small grocery store. Me and my cousin were sharing a bed in my cousin’s bedroom. I am sleeping on the edge of the bed and my cousin is against the wall. Nothing seemed odd before we went to bed. We went to sleep. Sometime in the night I woke up because I thought I heard a creaking sound, like a door opening…

Oh, hey, fellow Pennsylvanians - it’s National Pennsylvania Day! As native Pennsylvanians, we’ve discovered the state we call home is full of creepy places, fascinating history, and mysterious legends. Some are well-known and well-traveled, while others are obscure and secret, but all of them are worthwhile treasures of experience! Whether you also hail from Pennsylvania or plan to visit the wonders of the Keystone State some day, be sure to check out these 15 Curious and Creepy Places You Can Explore in Pennsylvania, and 5 You (Probably) Shouldn't Attempt in honor of National Pennsylvania Day!

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: …As my wife worked until 3am and I was on her sleep schedule so she wouldn't be lonely about 4am we were hungry and decided to grab some food. We ordered and were waiting at the window when we saw this guy walk up. I'm getting the nastiest feeling coming over me. Dread, despair, terror. I wanted to bolt from our car and run for my life. The guy just casually walked to the restaurant and when he passed under the street light I saw this thing floating behind him….