Stories with Sapphire

Hosted BySapphire Sandalo

Join host Sapphire Sandalo (Something Scary, Paranormal Caught On Camera), a Filipino American on a mission to add more empathy and diversity to the paranormal community through stories, interviews, and poems. To share your story, ask for paranormal advice, or share interesting news, send an email to StoriesWithSapphire@gmail.com | http://www.storieswithsapphire.com

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The Shadow & The Old Gila County Jail: Stories about shadow figures, Ghost Adventures, and more

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Apologies in advance for my voice in this episode, I was recovering from Covid as I recorded it.
First, crisis counselor and tik tok creator Ria Tirre shares the story of a terrifying shadow entity that haunted her apartment for years. Then,…

Stories Revisited: Doula For Death, with Dr Nida Gancayco

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Happy Filipino American History Month! Here are some of my favorite spiritual Filipino Americans whose work you should check out and support, even beyond this month.

Lyn Pacificar: https://www.herbalaria.com
Rannie AuGoGo:…

A Haunted Life: Stories of sleep paralysis, ghostly encounters, predictive dreams, and more

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Sometimes I’ll receive an email or speak with someone whose story deserves an episode all on their own. That is the case for Ted from Orange County, California. You’ll hear about Ted’s sleep paralysis episodes, the haunted apartment he lived in,…

The Old Man on the Mountain: with Sung Kang (Fast and Furious, Shaky Shivers)

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Welcome to a bonus episode of Stories With Sapphire. I had the honor of speaking with Sung Kang, who you may know as Han from the Fast and Furious movie franchise. He’s now pivoting from acting with his directorial debut Shaky Shivers, a delightful…

Unexpected Visitors: Stories of surprise encounters with ghosts, spirits, and entities

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Welcome back to a brand new season! In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing real stories from people who were visited by something they were not planning to see – from the sweet to the downright creepy.
First, I tell the tale of a family who was…

Just For Chills: Not My Mother, Sabotage

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Welcome to Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories – just for the chill of it. If youd like to submit one, you can send it to mailto:storieswithsapphire@gmail.comToday, I’ll…

Through a Window: Stories of Spirits in Liminal Spaces

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Welcome to the finale of season 8!

There are so many superstitions surrounding windows that imply that they are portals to the spirit world, controlling what energies come and go. But is there any truth in that?After I share true stories where…

Just For Chills: Lover’s Bridge, The Kunekune

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This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories – just for the chill of it. If you’d like to submit one, you can send it to mailto:storieswithsapphire@gmail.com
Today, I tell…

The Power of the Mind: Stories of Manifesting Entities, with Jed Shepherd and Emma Web from HOST (Shudder)

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Do you think it’s possible to physically manifest entities into our reality? You might after today’s episode, where I’ll be sharing stories that demonstrate just how powerful the mind can be.
First, I speak with horror filmmaker Jed Shepherd about the…

Just For Chills: Kuchisake-Onna, The Heartless Man, A Prank Gone Wrong

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This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes, I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories – just for the chill of it. If youd like to submit one, you can send it to mailto:storieswithsapphire@gmail.comToday, I will be…

The Moment of Death: Stories of the Transition From Life To Death

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This episode contains stories about the loss of pets and family.

Have you been present for the moment when someone transitioned from life to death? What did it look or feel like? Today’s episode is about the many ways the moment of death appears to…

The Dream Girl and the Dark Figure: Stories from America’s Most Haunted Colleges

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For those of you who attended college, what was that story that everyone knew? You know, the one you tell all the incoming freshmen to freak them out. The one that you’re almost certain isn’t true – but tell everyone about it anyway. Of course, with…

The Chilling: Stories of the most haunted house in Kent, Ohio

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Today’s episode features Lindsey Brisbine, who had one of the most harrowing experiences I’ve ever heard in a house in Kent, Ohio. If you want more horrifying details after the episode, check out her podcast The Chilling, a wonderfully produced…

WTF was that?: Stories to Bend Your Reality

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Working in the paranormal has gotten me re-evaluating so many things from my past. So for this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing other stories that have made people question their own realities, and think: WTF was that?
First, I tell the tale of a…

Message Received: Stories of Messages Received from the Universe

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For this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from people who couldn’t outrun the messages they were receiving. First, I narrate the story of a man who was confronted by a stranger with information about his family. And then, I speak with Steffany…

Within These Walls: Stories of Haunted Rentals

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Have you ever had an energetic connection to a place you used to live? In this episode, I’ll be sharing stories of lingering energies within buildings. First, I read a story about a duplex with a shapeshifting tenant. Then, I speak with Noah Daniels…

One Strange Thing: Robert The Doll

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Stories with Sapphire will return next week. In the meantime, enjoy this clip from One Strange Thing! A mannequin with human hair became a doll, and  lifelong companion and/or scapegoat, for an eccentric Floridian artist. The rest is (haunted?…

If you’re here, give us a sign: Stories with Ouija Boards

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How do you feel about Ouija boards? I personally believe they are not intrinsically evil and can actually be incredibly fun. However, just because Ouija boards can be fun, doesn’t mean they can’t also make unexplainable things happen. So in this…

Did you hear that too?: Stories of Strange Sounds

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Welcome back to a new season of Stories With Sapphire! If you’re listening on Spotify, the podcast now has video. It’s important to investigate when we hear a strange sound. But sometimes, it can leave us with more questions than answers. That’s what…

Peculiar Places: Stories of Haunted Locations

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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…