For centuries, the ocean depths have captured our imagination like a siren song, leaving us both fascinated–and terrified. But just what might be waiting beneath the waves? Today, we’re sharing stories about deep sea mysteries.  

When a loved one passes, it feels like we should still be able to pick up the phone and hear their voice. But, incredibly, many people have claimed to have done just that–whether by phone, tape recorder, TV or even text. Today, we’re sharing stories about communication with the afterlife, from phantom phone calls to…

From the world beyond Jack’s magical beanstalk to mythical warriors of old, humankind has always loved stories of beings that are larger than life. But is there any evidence that these tales could be more than tall ones? Today, we’re sharing stories about giants.

The most haunted places aren’t always drafty Victorian mansions, crumbling abbey ruins or ancient stone castles. It turns out some ghosts are attracted to chains of the stripmall kind–and you may want to think twice about working the late shift. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted franchises. 

Kris Kringle. Saint Nick. Father Christmas. He’s a legend beloved by children around the world for his kindness, jolly temperament and toy-laden sack. But there’s a darker side to Santa Claus lore–and there are a few of us who’ve seen it. Today, we’re sharing stories about scary Santas.  

Most of us think of them as the stuff of fairy tales and holiday lore. Tiny creatures hammering away on toys and maybe doing a solid for overworked cobblers or else the ethereal beauties in a Tolkein novel. But there are more than a few people who think elves are not only real–they might be…

Military personnel are trained to follow orders and when it comes to problem-solving, they take a straightforward route. But what happens when something inexplicable–or otherworldly–crosses their path? Today, we’re sharing stories of military encounters with aliens. 

We like to believe in a clear line that separates humankind from other creatures. Whether it’s our intellect, our capacity for empathy or even our eternal soul, we see ourselves as unique among species. But are animals smarter than we think? And is that separating line much blurrier than we can imagine? Today, we’re sharing…

Of all the architecture known to humankind, nothing seems to capture our imagination like castles. From turrets that rise toward the clouds to crumbling mountaintop ruins, one thing is certain: those stone walls hold centuries’ of secrets–many of them unspeakable. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted castles. 

We’ve been sharing stories with you for over a year–and now you’ve started sending in your own tales from the shadows. Today, we’re doing a bonus episode of allegedly true–and totally spooky–listener stories.