Whether they’re portrayed as debonair seducers or hideous and unholy monsters, the idea of immortal creatures that feast on the blood of the living dates back centuries. Their stories have inspired works of art from literature to film. But do they only exist in fiction–or are the undead very much alive? Today, we’re sharing stories…

In Native American legends, sinister creatures stalk the dark wilderness, taking the form of predatory beasts–or even the faces of people you love. But could this terrifying lore be more than skin-deep? Today, we’re sharing stories about skinwalkers. 

From Dr. Frankenstein’s unholy experiments to Doc’s flux capacitor in Back to the Future, we’ve long been exposed to art and pop culture fantasies of what might be possible if we harnessed the power of lightning. It turns out, there are some who claim that one dark and stormy night changed the way they see…

Whether they’re terrorizing William Shatner at 20,000 feet or stealing midnight snacks and multiplying into tiny terrors, tales of these mischievous creatures have captured our imagination for the last half century. And apparently, they may have a presence that goes beyond our screens. Today, we’re sharing stories about real life gremlins. 

Campfire tales usually share a few key ingredients: eerie nightfall, an unsuspecting victim or two, a sinister predator stalking in the darkness. But are any of these legends more fact than fiction? And if so, what might be lurking beyond the light of our flickering flames? Today, for our 50th episode, we’re sharing campfire stories. 

The call of the wild is more than a Jack London title. It’s a state of mind–that irresistible lure to venture into the woods and explore its beauty, mystery and adventure. But what if the call is an actual voice–maybe one that’s familiar? And what danger waits just beyond the tree line? Today, we’re sharing…

Those of us who’ve hiked, explored or lived in wild places often describe the feeling that we’re not alone. But it’s not animals, other humans or even monsters that might be watching–according to some, the hills really do have eyes. Today, we’re sharing stories about land spirits. 

When we think of angelic beings, we often conjure images straight out of classical art:  flowing robes, shining haloes and those proverbial golden harps in the clouds. But is the truth closer to earth–and our everyday lives? Today, we’re sharing stories about guardian angels. 

From underground lairs and dusty crawlspaces to dark basement stairways you can’t help but sprint up or those eerie sounds coming from inside the walls, there’s something both unnerving and irresistible about what’s concealed. And sometimes, we can’t help but stumble across it. Today, we’re sharing stories about hidden places. 

We’ve all heard of spirits who return with messages for the living. But what happens when the message is more of a crime tip–maybe even for their own murder? Today, we’re sharing stories about ghosts who solved crimes.