Stories with Sapphire

Peculiar Places: Stories of Haunted Locations

Welcome to the final episode of Season 7. If you’re listening on Spotify, there is now a video component! In this week’s episode, we’ll be exploring places where peculiar things have happened. First, I narrate the cautionary legend of a cursed temple in Greece. Then, I speak with Olivia Noel who recalls the time she…

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Watching, Whispering, Waiting: Stories Of Shadow Figures

Shadow figures are one of the most common paranormal sightings I hear of and yet they’re still complicated to describe. The only thing that really unifies all of these sightings is that they are figures made of shadow. But beyond that, they vary. That’s what this week’s episode will be discussing – the various types…

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Supernatural Friends: Tales of Benevolent Spirits

Have you ever had a friendship with a spirit? This week’s stories showcase the variety of spirits who interact with humans in benevolent ways. First, I tell the tale of a spectral nun who would protect young siblings. Next, I narrate the story of a person who was favored by the mysterious Engkanto. And finally,…

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The Hawaiian, Jewish, Portuguese Curandero’s Journey (with Jason Lindo)

Jason has an incredibly rich family history and inspirational journey towards becoming a curandero. His multicultural upbringing also provides a unique perspective on the spirit world. In today’s episode, he’ll share stories about his imaginary childhood friends that would tell him the future, seeing his dead grandmother he’d never met, his and his auntie’s encounters…

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Out of Spite

An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind…or does it? Does seeking revenge always lead to an endless cycle of continuous harm? Or are there instances where it’s necessary? Today I’ll be sharing stories from people who have been the target of supernatural retribution. While listening, I want you to keep the following…

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Creepier Than Fiction, with Kwento Comics

For the final episode of 2022, I met with some of the Kwento Comics team (the first all-women, all-Asian comic book company highlighting Filipino and Asian mythology through the medium of graphic novels) as they shared some of their unsettling paranormal experiences, because sometimes the truth is creepier than fiction. First, Meriden speaks of her…

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Light Among Shadows, with Ivotres Littles

The paranormal isn’t always creepy ghosts or malicious demons. If you move past fear you can experience some of the most profound and beautiful moments imaginable. First, I speak with Ivotres Littles, a woman who found healing through horror movies. Then, I narrate a story about a young woman who lost her mother. And finally,…

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Alternate Realities and Lucid Dreaming

Do you believe that when we dream, we are accessing alternate realities? Do you believe it’s possible to temporarily travel to the past or future? Your sense of reality might be changed after this week’s episode. First, I tell the tale of a woman who was transported to another time period in her backyard. Then,…

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The Book My Father Left Me

This episode contains mentions of abuse, graphic descriptions of violence, and brief profanity. Two weeks ago, I had the honor of writing a show for a Halloween event at the beach where storytellers spun tales for an audience sitting around a bonfire. My stories were brought to life by the incredibly talented actress Nicole Javier,…

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Stories of Possessions

Welcome to the 7th season of Stories With Sapphire! Last season ended with a pretty divisive episode on demonic possession, featuring exorcist trainer Adam Blai. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing more stories from people who have encountered possession from different causes. First, I narrate a story about someone who became hexed after handling a…

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