Written Confession: Two Brothers Terrorized for Years Living in a Haunted House, and No One Believed Them
The following written confession was shared via Reddit: When my brother was 6 and I was 4, we moved house. My brother remembers that the first night we slept there he had trouble getting to sleep, and his eyes kept focusing on something in his room that looked like the outline of a person standing at the foot of his bed. He says the next morning I said there had been a “wiggly man” in my room that night….
Written Confession: Missile Rises Out of the Ground in Allegheny Forest
The following written confession was shared via email: I just wanted to let you know that this quick story my dad has told me many times. My father and I are Eagle Scouts and have spent 1000 of hours in the forest. My father is also the most honest person I know, he was born in Johnstown PA and lived until he was 20 in Eerie PA. My father hiked in the 60's, and 70's all over the Allegheny Forest….
VIDEO: Is a Long-Armed Bigfoot Lurking in Baxter, Tennessee?
Is it Bigfoot in broad daylight? An intriguing video emerged online late last month that seems to show a dark, hulking figure in arguably clear view on a property in Tennessee. The creature itself looks on curiously as it is filmed, at one point stretching some pretty long, strong arms from tree to tree as it creeps around. There is little context for the video, and it frustratingly cuts off too soon, but many people do believe the clip is evidence of Bigfoot.
Creature Feature Friday: The Hugag
Is the Hugag the world’s silliest looking-moose, a leftover dinosaur, or something else entirely? Learn more about this Lumberwoods cryptid legend - like why it cannot lie down - in today’s Creature Feature, excerpted from our blog 9 Cryptids That Are (Probably) Too Absurd To Be Real.
BLOG: The Five Best Places to Look for Bigfoot
Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman… whatever you want to call him, this hirsute creature has been the subject of folklore and legend for centuries. And while there are plenty of people who are sure that he doesn't exist, there are just as many who believe that he's out there somewhere, hiding in the shadows and watching us. If you're one of the latter group, then you might be wondering where the best places to look for Bigfoot might be. Here are five of the best places to keep your eyes peeled for Sasquatch.
Written Confession: "Are They Dead?"
The following written confession was shared via Reddit: …I currently have an apartment with another family member and we have lived here for about a year now. We noticed some weird noises when we first moved in but put it down to the thin walls. We consistently had an eerie feeling about the place but we ignored it til now. Starting in July the family member I reside with told me she saw a man in the kitchen…
LISTEN: The Marc Clair Show Ep. #1 | Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast
Tony Merkel joined The Marc Clair Show for its premiere episode on October 31. To hear their conversation about all kinds of paranormal paraphernalia, listen to The Marc Clair Show Ep. #1 | Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast on Rokfin: …Tony discusses how he took interest in the paranormal, how he reconciles paranormal phenomena with his Christian beliefs, and previews a brand new podcast he is working on centering on an absolutely mind blowing tale that has to be heard to be believed…
BLOG: The Scariest 4-Word Stories Written by The Confessionals Podcast Fans - 3rd Edition
Grab your Reese’s peanut butter cups and dig in to these bite-sized scary stories for Halloween - welcome to our 3rd edition of The Scariest 4-Word Stories Written by The Confessionals Podcast Fans! For the third year in a row, we’ve selected our top 15 favorite creepy and quirky stories to entertain you this October 31st. Read on to start getting spooky with our 2022 tales, and keep the creepy going by taking a look back at our 1st and 2nd editions of the scariest 4-word stories!
BLOG: 6 Ritual Games You Should Never Play If You Don't Want to End Up Cursed, Kidnapped, or Killed
Halloween is coming soon, and if you love the spooky season, you may be tempted to participate in some weird stuff. But whatever you do, don’t try any of these 6 ritual games if you want to survive the night without being cursed, kidnapped, or killed! Much like classic creepy games like the Ouija board or Bloody Mary, these 6 games may have scary or unforeseen consequences that make playing just not worth the risk! Is it the repetitious ritual aspect of these games or the intentions with which one plays them that makes them dangerous? Or are they just plain wicked?
Written Confession: Almost Reaching Jesus During a Near Death Experience
The following written confession was submitted via email in response to Episode 485: Death To Life (Members): I really loved that episode because I had a near death experience when I was 17 however mine differed from hers. I actually saw Jesus…
LISTEN: The Sword & Staff Podcast - From Folklore to Flying Saucers with Tony Merkel from The Confessionals
Don’t miss Tony on The Sword & Staff podcast: In this week's edition of The Sword and Staff, you're going to get flooded with weirdness. This week, Josh and Ritchie sat down with Tony Merkel of The Confessionals and Merkel Media. They talk to Tony about all sorts of topics ranging from folklore to flying saucers. They talk about giants, fallen angels, ancient gods, ufos, indian mounds, conspiracy theories to cover up the true history of the earth, and then the guys reflect on some personal experiences towards the end of the episode.
Written Confession: Voices of Disembodied Girls in the Dining Room
The following written confession was shared via Reddit: My (now ex) husband and I were laying in bed talking one night after we put our kids (a 15 month old and a newborn at the time) to bed when we heard what sounded like 2 little girls giggling in our dining room. Our bedroom was off the dining room and the dining room was between our room and the kids room…
Creature Feature Friday: The Pugot
It’s not here for your soul - it’s here for your underwear. Meet the Pugot, a ghastly figure out of Philippine mythology and today’s Creature Feature! Is the Pugot a flesh-and-blood creature? A shapeshifting spirit? Some chilling combination of the two? Whatever the case, the Pugot is one strange, underwear-stealing entity.
Written Confession: The Eyeball Painting is Watching
The following confession was posted via Reddit: Around 2 weeks ago my girlfriend was heading to my place to visit; and she picked up a painting that was left on the side of the road. I live in a duplex with a few other people and just moved in this year; so my room is still pretty bare and she thought the painting could spice it up a little. I didn’t think anything of it and hung it up overlooking my bed. The first few nights were fine; but then I started getting a really uneasy feeling…
Written Confession: Glowing Orange Orb Floating in the Night Sky
The following written confession was submitted via email: …this encounter happened when I was 15 living in Brentwood a small farm town in the east bay. I was out on a night walk with my older sister who was 17 or 18 at the time. We were walking down a trail near our neighborhood that goes off into a more rural area with a creek…