Unexplained Encounters

(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

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373 | Disturbing Things Seen in National Parks ...
National Parks are great for more than just hiking and camping - They're apparently the perfect places to get lost FOREVER. Enjoy these national park horror stories and scary campfire stories!
61 min
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372 | Rocky Mountain Horror Stories, Southern T...
Prepare yourself for some very disturbing stories featuring creatures in the Rocky Mountains and monsters that want to crawl inside your car.
71 min
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371 | "Mysterious Creature ATTACKED My Cabin in...
Rocky mountain monsters and creepy monsters under the bed - Today's episode is packed with assorted terrors which are sure to keep you up ALL night long.
64 min
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370 | 69 DISTURBING & Mysterious Creature Encou...
Dozens of terrifying creatures are being sighted all over the globe - So, enjoy this compilation featuring 69 terrifying and unexplained monsters.
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369 | New Cabin HORROR Stories and Creepy Small...
Cabin-goers have been sighting very disturbing and unexplained things in the woods during their stays. Plus, some more small town horror stories to keep you terrified!
59 min
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Wondery Presents: The Execution of Bonny Lee Ba...
On May 4, 2001, Bonny Lee Bakley was found fatally shot in a car on a dark North Hollywood street. The prime suspect was her husband, famed actor Robert Blake. But Bonny, a longtime con artist, had plenty of enemies.
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368 | Extremely Creepy Bigfoot Encounters and M...
Is Bigfoot real? Well, loads of people are still encountering this hairy behemoth! But is it good or bad? Who knows, but let these allegedly true scary stories help you decide!
57 min
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367 | New DISTURBING Camping Stories and Creepy...
California is on the prowl looking for campers to DEVOUR. Wait, that's not right... Whoops, I mean, enjoy these California and Camping horror stories!
61 min
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366 | NEW Werewolf Sightings and Mountain Monst...
What happens when you combine people with wolves? Nightmare fuel! Today's episode features new and terrifying werewolf encounters and more mountain monster goodness.
60 min
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365 | Appalachian Mountain Horror Stories and N...
The Appalachians are famous for more than just their trails, mountains and scenery - They're also known for the terrifying encounters and sightings! This week's episode features Appalachian Mountain horror stories and some new skinwalker sightings. Enjoy!
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364 | 61 DISTURBING Encounters in the Deep Wood...
Stay in the woods too late after dark and you might discover those things that crawl upon the forest floor in search of scrumptious flesh to devour. Enjoy this new compilation episode featuring scary deep woods stories!
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363 | Sightings of Creatures that Should NOT Ex...
Cattle are being mutilated by a strange beast in Mexico. Don't miss this episode featuring loads of creep cryptid encounters and terrifying things encountered in Mexico!
59 min
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The Disturbing History of the Witches Castle of...
Every place has a history - some darker than others. Moosham Castle in Austria was home to some of the bloodiest witch trials in the 1800's and many more terrifying events throughout history. Together we will explore the horrifying happenings that took place there. Join host, Carman Carrion, as she scours the globe for the world's most terrifying destinations, and reveals the history, legends, and the stories that make them terrifying.
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362 | Disturbing Dirt Road Encounters and Great...
Driving down a dirt road sometimes means a good time with the bros and gals, but sometimes it just might mean an encounter with mind-boggling horrors! Today's episode features scary stories set in dirt roads and the Great Lakes.
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361 | "The Witch of Guadalajara" | 10 TRUE Scar...
There may be no escape when the evil kind of witch sets her eyes on YOU. Enjoy these allegedly true scary stories of the unexplained!
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Tales from the Break Room | Scary Work Stories
Some of the scariest things happen at work! This new show from Eeriecast features viewer submitted stories about the horrifying things that happen on the job.
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360 | "Skinwalker of Black Rock" | 9 DISTURBING...
BE WARNED: This episode contains skinwalkers seen in New Mexico, monsters that watch you sleep, and creepy closet ghost girls!
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359 | 46 True Cabin HORROR Stories (COMPILATION)
Our newest compilation episode contains 6 HOURS of allegedly true cabin horror stories for your enjoyment (and nightmares)!
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358 | In the Woods HORROR Stories and Disturbin...
What happens in the woods stays in your nightmares forever. Today's episode features in the woods horror stories and paranormal encounters that will make your nightmares even more terrifying!
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357 | Scandinavian Monster Sightings and Native...
What kind of monsters would have even the vikings running for the hills? Today, we're bringing you stories of allegedly real sightings of unexplained creatures seen in Scandinavian countries as well as some especially creepy stories from Native American reservations.
62 min
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356 | Gas Station HORROR Stories and Monsters F...
Gas Stations are often run down and unsettling to stay too long within. However, suburbs are supposed to be comfy! So, what sort of terrors can be found in these locations? Let's find out, shall we?
55 min
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355 | Scary State Park Stories and Horrifying H...
State parks are home to beautiful forests, but some believe they might harbor some very sinister entities. After all, what happens to those poor souls who go missing there with no trace ever found? Enjoy these State Park Horror Stories as well as some Horrifying Hiker Confessions!
62 min
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American Hostage - The Suspenseful True Story o...
In the series premiere, radio DJ Fred Heckman (Jon Hamm) receives an unexpected call from a listener that turns his life upside down.
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353 | Disturbing Hunting Stories and More Super...
When you go hunting, you might just end up something else's fresh meat! Today's episode of Unexplained Encounters features allegedly true scary hunting stories and supernatural encounters. Enjoy!
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352 | Terrifying Camping Stories and Graveyard ...
With spring fast approaching, its about time for some new and scary camping stories! Enjoy those as well as some graveyard shift stories, too.
58 min