Unexplained Encounters

Eeriecast Network

(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org read less
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Episodes

458 | 8 DISTURBING Forest Ranger Confessions and Scary Ghost Stories
06-03-2024
458 | 8 DISTURBING Forest Ranger Confessions and Scary Ghost Stories
Forest Rangers work in the woods where the most unexplained terrifying things lurk. Enjoy these allegedly true DISTURBING Forest Ranger Confessions and Scary Ghost Stories! Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 0:56 Forest Devils from Atlas 12:10 My Most Unsettling Experience as a Forest Ranger from nehr_do_worst 19:48 Mutilations in the Mountains from d. Webb 26:26 US Forest Service Smoke Jumper Shares Terrifying Sasquatch Encounter from C.Philly100 31:25 Black Mist from sir_hauser 39:23 Montana Creature from Jp22 45:48 Ghost Hunting Gone Wrong from Backhand570 52:36 Encounter with a Demon from Char_Aznable Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
457 | GIANT Monsters Found in the Woods and Night Drive Nightmares!
28-02-2024
457 | GIANT Monsters Found in the Woods and Night Drive Nightmares!
Giant creatures are being sighted around the world. Spiders, humanoids and more! Enjoy these 11 allegedly true horror stories featuring giant monsters, night drive nightmares, and more. Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:04 Cub Scout Recollection from metermade24 20:28 The First Time from Redscarecrow99 27:15 Horror in the Night from SATurning  32:20 The Haunted Car on Campus from Silver Bullet54 35:22 The Weeping Woman from Millie 38:13 Hellhounds from Jenn5445 40:56 Never Drive Tired from Jack A. 43:39 St. Colletas from Sky3399 49:09 Suffolk Time Slip from AlekMac 51:40 Phantom Truck at the Haunted Cemetery from Mcfigerson 56:03 From Above from Everett Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
456 | 9 True Home Alone HORROR Stories that will Make You Barricade your Doors
21-02-2024
456 | 9 True Home Alone HORROR Stories that will Make You Barricade your Doors
Staying home alone sounds nice and quiet until the thing in the basement decides to pay you a visit... Enjoy these new and true home alone horror stories! Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:03 I Saw A Strange Woman While Home Alone from Harry K 12:59 The Cat Saw It Too from TheWoo 21:33 The South African Skinwalker from Danny.13 24:45 The Christmas Creature from TheGothMistress13 33:19 It Got Inside My House from Anonymous 38:01 The Many Voices in my Ears from Darkvoice 42:46 Just Getting Started from N00N3 48:24 My Terrifying Home Alone Experience from OhNoItsAGhost52 53:56 My Weird Childhood Poltergeist from JollyJello   Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
455 | 8 Extremely Creepy DEEP WOODS Horror Stories
14-02-2024
455 | 8 Extremely Creepy DEEP WOODS Horror Stories
The deep woods is filled to the brim with horror! Enjoy these 8 allgedly true Extremely Creepy DEEP WOODS Horror Stories! Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:16 Willow River from Inquisitor4196 7:59 What Did I See from AppalachianHiker290 12:11 It Haunts Chattahoochee National Forest from Edgar 24:15 Spending the Night with a Ghost from Greenwhich 31:00 Chased by Gargoyles from Hexmark8598 38:23 Missouri Howler from Hexmark8598 44:33 An Extremely Disturbing Memory from cabin_trauma 49:53 6 Years in a Haunted House from MissAligned Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
454 | Something is SLAUGHTERING Moose in Alaska | 7 TRUE Horror Stories of the Unexplained
07-02-2024
454 | Something is SLAUGHTERING Moose in Alaska | 7 TRUE Horror Stories of the Unexplained
Something in Alaska is stalking people at night and mutilating moose. Enjoy these allegedly true and unexplained horror stories! Story 1 Pictures:  https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/e9o0gqdokouyhplq7yhca/239025_8542923_mceclip0.jpg?rlkey=zin3836sahzsbx16ljnvccm5v&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/g0988cwclv21ieijxbdiw/239025_8542921_mceclip0.jpg?rlkey=3bklov7bzbnjwsogwp8tawwet&dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/9tvk16ak9nlohxerpsco5/239025_8542886_mceclip0.jpg?rlkey=7j64kjtp66ake6vgysqqzyl83&dl=0 Story 2 Picture: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/rzsb1qj0cpqodx00g14rx/IMG_6214.jpeg?rlkey=jvuos07p706bpi336h7ubzv06&dl=0 Story 7 Picture: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d2rasakdepfla27/IMG_3484.jpeg?dl=0 Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:17 The Skwentna AK Happenings from Quillback 16:05 Nightmare in the Old Steel Mills of Youngstown, OH from Matt E 24:48 The Ghost in my Basement from Papigallo22 32:33 I Call Him Jerry from Josh 39:05 The Other Girl in the Room from Mavie Wavy 45:05 The Haunting on the Roof from paranormal.pk 50:39 My Haunted Doll from Smileyalby Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
453 | 11 TRUE Paranormal Activity Stories that will make you NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
31-01-2024
453 | 11 TRUE Paranormal Activity Stories that will make you NEVER SLEEP AGAIN
Ghost stories are on the menu today featuring demons, hauntings, and reasons to NEVER sleep again Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 0:50 Demonic Attachment from ProudFenianWarrior 4:56 The Humming Lady from Lunarprophecy 12:11 Man in the Top Hat from Noah D. 22:48 A Little Christmas Shopping from Redscarecrow99 31:17 The Red Crayon from Anonymousviewerph22 34:02 House on the Farm from Reagan 41:31 The Woman in my Room from radnomaccount342 44:37 House of Renters from Medzie 50:37 Ghost Dog from SkittleMcDittle 52:33 Black Licorice from Strange.one.love 55:31 Something Dark in my Childhood Home from Vanna0416 Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
452 | 27 SCARIEST True Stories of 2023!
24-01-2024
452 | 27 SCARIEST True Stories of 2023!
This year, you all sent me hundreds of hours of SCARY true stories to narrate. But these are my hand-picked favorite throughout the year! Enjoy these 27 SCARIEST True Stories of 2023. Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00  0:54 Strange Occurrences at my Friend’s Graduation Party from SnappingThragg 7:55 The Chainsaw Masked its Footsteps from Neurotica Rampage 23:39 I Don’t Go In Attics Anymore from Neurotica Rampage 42:51 Fragile Therapy from Valentina 50:57 Mard Azma from Anonymous 1:11:02 What Lives on the Island from countrydweller05 1:20:07 When the Ground Shakes from Yosemite Sam 1:33:09 Stone’s Throw Away from appalachiansalamander 1:40:45 It Wasn't a Raccoon from Redscarecrow99 1:46:51 Banshee in the Fog from Celtic Kin 2:02:55 One of Actually a Few Weird Things from Mhopper1000 2:09:11 My Weird Childhood from JollyJello 2:13:44 Faceless Men of Weed Hill Road from MimiClyde 2:23:40 I Fought a Demon and Won from Visigoth 2:39:15 Curse of the Morris Minor from AmmeJeanRomeo 2:45:44 The Animal Skinner from jdixon55 2:54:02 The Black Dog from The Wolfman 3:01:54 The Pig Farm Werewolf from BenjyB 3:16:16 The Visitors from MattoMan 3:19:43 The Pinyon Skinwalker from Sienna 3:24:51 Visit in the Woods from Hunter L. 3:31:48 Something Got In My House from Sunshine 3:38:17 Stinker in the Fields from RD in Hull 3:51:00 Behind the Mound from Merthra 3:56:18 Sasquatch is Real from Shroomer 4:13:21 Lunch Break Road Rage from Michigan Maniac 4:18:12 Scary Trucker Story from Anonymous Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
450 | 10 NEW Real Skinwalker and Wendigo Sightings!
10-01-2024
450 | 10 NEW Real Skinwalker and Wendigo Sightings!
Skinwalkers and Wendigos are getting braver, apparently, so steel yourself every time you venture out into those woods. Enjoy these 10 NEW Real Skinwalker and Wendigo Sightings! Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 0:45 Creature in South Dakota from J=Lew314 13:32 The Thing in the Yard from Silver Bullet54 16:46 Walker Lake Wendigo from northernpacific 21:40 I Inherited a Skinwalker from Zaylei 29:42 The Skinwalker Incidents from Ed103 33:44 Wendigo Encounter in Maine from dukeof_caprisun 38:26 Southern Wendigo from Anonymous 47:00 Did I See a Wendigo or a Skinwalker from Frankmfeb13 49:43 The Thing Crawling in the Hallway from Quinn D. G. 54:58 Skinwalker on my Uncle’s Farm from Midnightcat Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
449 | 7 DISTURBING Creatures Seen in Ireland and MORE Stories of the Unexplained
03-01-2024
449 | 7 DISTURBING Creatures Seen in Ireland and MORE Stories of the Unexplained
This was almost an Irish creatures only episode, but I ran short of stories. However, it's still TERRIFYING. Enjoy these stories of the unexplained! Follow the Unexplained Encounters podcast! https://pod.link/1152248491 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:04 Ghost or Monster on the Road from Express-Exam2896 8:16 Banshee in the Fog from Celtic Kin 24:19 My Family’s Shadow from L. 27:35 A Little Night Time Driving Experience from Redscarecrow99 31:26 The Drive from The Creator’s Guardian 37:33 Stalked by Something Crying in the Woods around Mount Hood from Chem-goblin 53:21 Ghost at the Post from Troy from Texas Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
448 | 10 REAL & DISTURBING Haunted Forest Stories
06-12-2023
448 | 10 REAL & DISTURBING Haunted Forest Stories
Some forests are haunted by spirits, others by dangerous and mysterious creatures. Let's explore both in these 10 REAL Haunted Forest Stories! Purchase Drakenblud today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9P9L8ST Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:00 Stone’s Throw Away from appalachiansalamander 8:35 Heaven Protects this Forest in Michigan from Astronomica 13:45 What Lives on the Island from countrydweller05 22:52 A Supernatural Experience under a Banyan Tree from Dream_Weaver 32:35 The Tree in Hollenbeck Park from Black shuck 37:10 It Seems a Bit Cold for Kite Flying at Night from KateR 41:36 The Happy Place from Vansh Sharma 47:46 Dog or Something Else? From TheDevv 51:21 Woman in the Red Dress from paranormal.pk 56:35 The Silver Apparition from Emmaline Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491 Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
444 | "Why I'll NEVER Sleep with the Closet Door Open Again" | 8 TRUE Scary Stories
29-11-2023
444 | "Why I'll NEVER Sleep with the Closet Door Open Again" | 8 TRUE Scary Stories
There's a reason open doors in the dark are so creepy... Enjoy these 8 TRUE Scary Stories of the Unexplained! SCARY STORIES TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 INTRO 1:03 The Drench from mariscully 6:44 Never Sleep with the Closet Door Open from Crystal_hawley22 10:04 Why Did I Go Alone from Sydgirl 22:30 Yellow Eyes from Zax 26:25 Specter Brume from WhiteChapel 38:26 Demon Pretending to be a Skinwalker or Wendigo from CountryMama87 50:19 Shadow Island Drive from EvansFiance 53:03 Terror in the Chapel from Jack 9053 Join my Discord! https://discord.gg/3YVN4twrD8 Pre-order Drakenblud today! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0C9P9L8ST Get some creepy merch at https://eeriecast.store/ Follow and review Tales from the Break Room on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! https://pod.link/1621075170 Join EERIECAST PLUS to unlock ad-free episodes and support this show! (Will still contain some host-read sponsorships) https://www.eeriecast.com/plus Follow us on Spotify! https://open.spotify.com/show/3mNZyXkaJPLwUwcjkz6Pv2 Follow and Review us on iTunes! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/darkness-prevails-podcast-true-horror-stories/id1152248491   Submit Your Story Here: https://www.darkstories.org/ Get Darkness Prevails Podcast Merchandise! https://teespring.com/stores/darknessprevails Subscribe on YouTube for More Stories! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCh_VbMnoL4nuxX_3HYanJbA?sub_confirmation=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices