The Tape Library - Archive of the Par...

They said it was just a story.

A haunting someone imagined. A light in the sky with a rational explanation. Just a noise in the walls. A mistake, a hoax. But over the years these stories seem to persist. And not all of them seem to have easy answers.

This is The Tape Library. A collection of the paranormal, the strange, and the unexplained. Each episode examines a different case. These are the stories that keep me awake at night wondering "what if...". Told through immersive documentary style narrative, firsthand accounts, and whatever evidence still lingers.

First, we hear the story.

Then, we try to understand it.

You might not believe all of it.

You’re not supposed to.

But everywhere has a ghost story.

And someone needs to keep the record.

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Inside the Demonic World of Ed & Lorraine Warre...
127 min
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Terrifying Real Life Paranormal Stories to Fall...
241 min
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The Disturbing True Story of the Snedeker Famil...
87 min
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Playback | The True Story of The Conjuring 4 - ...
66 min
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The Sandown Clown Girl Has Been Found – And She...
47 min
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The Strange Case of the Hammersmith Ghost Murder
44 min
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Welcome to The Tape Library
1 min
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Playback | The Terrifying True Story of Sam The...
33 min
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The Truth Behind Japan’s Most Disturbing Haunting
44 min
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The Light Hit My Window...Then I Saw Them | Rea...
54 min
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The Terrifying True Story of the Battersea Polt...
80 min
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The Horrifying Legends of Lake Superior
Lake Superior is full of secrets. They call it Gitche Gumee — the Great Sea. But the waters of Lake Superior hide more than waves and wrecks. They hide the unexplainable. Stories of ghost ships seen in the fog… of voices heard in lighthouses long abandoned… of fighter jets that vanish from the sky. This isn’t just a lake, it’s a graveyard, a mystery, and maybe something more. From shipwrecks that vanish without a trace to haunted lighthouses, ancient copper miners, and ghostly figures seen along the frozen shores — Lake Superior is not just vast, it’s deeply haunted. In this video, we explore the terrifying folklore and true mysteries that have plagued this inland sea for centuries. You’ll hear stories rooted in Native American legend, high strangeness that links UFOs and spirits to the same remote places, and unsettling accounts like the Kinross Incident — where a military jet disappeared while chasing something unknown. Beneath the lake’s cold, black surface lies more than just shipwrecks… it holds stories that refuse to stay buried. ☠️ Haunted lighthouses🛸 Disappearances and UFO encounters👣 Ancient legends of spirits and monsters🌲 The strange pull of cursed land and water 🎧 Ambient storytelling, no loud jumpscares — ideal for late-night viewing.🔔 Subscribe for more haunted history and real paranormal cases.#lakesuperior  #hauntedhistory  #ParanormalDocumentary Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. Chapters00:00 Flying Dutchman04:43 Lake Superior07:27 Welcome to The Tape Library07:44 The Legend Begins25:29 Haunted Lighthouses32:43 High Strangeness40:58 Ghost Ships44:26 Edmund Fitzgerald51:44 Wrapping Up
54 min
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The Strange Mystery of Zigmund Adamski
Some mysteries fade with time. Others grow darker. In 1980, the body of a coal miner named Zigmund Adamski was found atop a coal heap in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, five days after he mysteriously vanished just miles from home. His clothes were clean, his watch and wallet were missing, and strange burn marks had been treated with an unknown gel. But that was only the beginning. Just months later, the very officer who discovered Adamski’s body (PC Alan Godfrey) reported an encounter with a UFO while on patrol. What followed was a hypnotic regression, missing time, and a story that has never been fully explained.Was this the work of a secret government experiment? An alien abduction? Or something stranger still?In this documentary, we dive deep into the unexplained death of Zigmund Adamski and the astonishing events that followed in Todmorden.  The Rendlesham Forest Incident - https://youtu.be/khOo9uvr5_s?feature=sharedSupport the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in video form at www.youtube.com/thetapelibrary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 The Yorkshire Ripper04:08 All The City Was Coal12:31 What Happened To Zigmund Adamski?16:29 The Todmorden UFO23:54 I Know What I Saw34:35 What Really Happened?39:35 Wrapping Up
42 min
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Night Drive Ep 14 - 6 True Paranormal Tales
Tune into Night Drive Paranormal tonight to hear 6 brand new real life paranormal stories to keep you up all night narrated by @thetapelibrary   Sign up to Patreon for early access and shout outs - www.patreon.com/thetaplibrary Subscribe now for more terrifying tales of the paranormal. If you have a story to share then you can email me at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 True Ghost Stores00:43 The Boy08:54 The Youngest Child19:51 Kansas31:54 Hearing Voices36:47 The Shelter$3:30 The Prom Dress #scarybedtimestories #paranormalencounters #relaxinghorrorstories
49 min
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America’s Real-Life Village of the Damned | The...
Deep in the forests of Connecticut lies a village lost to time — and to something darker. This is the story of Dudleytown, a place plagued by insanity, disappearances, and whispers of an ancient curse. In this video, we explore the chilling history, the twisted fates of its inhabitants, and the legends that refuse to die. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. Sources The Legends of Dudleytown Gary P DudleyGhost Hunters - Robert David Chase/ The WarrensDudleytown: Voices from the Dark Forest by Dr. William C. DunlapHaunted Connecticut by Cheri Farnsworthhttps://www.nytimes.com/1989/10/29/nyregion/the-view-from-dudleytown-a-hamlet-that-can-t-get-rid-of-its-ghosts.htmlhttps://ghostvillage.com/legends/dudleytown.shtmlConnecticut State Historical Society ArchivesFindAGrave.com and genealogical databases (e.g., Ancestry.com)The Cornwall Historical SocietyThe Litchfield Enquirer The New York Tribune 00:00 A Poets Vision05:11 Welcome to The Tape Library06:27 The Curse Begins09:46 Dudleytown21:50 Last Man Standing23:49 The Clarkes29:08 The Legend Grows35:22 What Really Happened?42:09 Wrapping Up
46 min
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The Disturbing Case of the Becker Haunting | Th...
In 1971, America watched as a real-life exorcism played out on television.What they didn’t see was what came before & after—the terror, the unrelenting presence in their home, the slow decent into madness. When Edwin and Marsha Becker moved into their Chicago home, they didn’t expect the strange occurrences to escalate into a full-blown haunting. Objects moved on their own, violent outbursts struck without warning, and apparent apparitions of the dead walked its halls. They slowly began to uncover the traumatic history of their home. Desperate and terrified, they turned to a group of mediums… and ultimately, to television. Broadcast to millions on NBC’s The Tomorrow Show, the televised exorcism shocked audiences and made history. But the haunting didn’t end there.  Edwin Becker documented the ordeal in his books True Haunting and True Haunting 2, offering deeper insight into the terrifying events that unfolded behind closed doors. His chilling account lives on—one of the most disturbing and under-discussed paranormal cases in American history. This is more than just a ghost story. It’s a haunting legacy. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in video form at www.youtube.com/thetapelibrary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. 00:00 Becker Family Haunting04:54 Welcome to The Tape Library05:59 A New Start17:15 The Haunting Begins29:55 The Tenants49:47 Help56:33 The Exorcism1:04:51 The Downfall of April1:11:20 Escape1:13:38 What Really Happened?1:21:11 Wrapping Up
84 min
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The Strangest UFO Encounters Ever Recorded
Most UFO stories involve strange lights in the sky, but some cases take a truly bizarre turn. What if I told you there’s a case where aliens handed a man pancakes? Or that a cryptid with bat-like wings might be connected to UFO activity? From the Dade City Flowers case to the strange Space Penguins of Tuscumbia, these stories push the limits of what we think we know about UFOs and extraterrestrials. Buckle up—this is UFO history at its strangest. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary   Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Check out  @TheInBetweenTales   Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. A range of sources were used to try and fill in the gaps of these. stories, but these were some of the best overall sources I found - https://youtu.be/4OHzUalark8https://knewcastle.wordpress.comhttps://hiddenmark.dk/ufos/the-asum-ce3/https://www.phantomsandmonsters.com/2022/07/a-flying-bigfoot-over-walla-walla.htmlhttps://www.strangeology.com/post/alien-casefile-the-tuscumbia-space-penguinshttps://hardcorezen.info/alien-pancakes/7894 CHAPTERS00:00 UFO Disclosure01:45 Welcome to The Tape Library02:58 The Dade City Flowers10:30 The Asum Encounter18:18 The Flying Bigfoot23:58 Batsquatch27:13 The Tuscumbia Space Penguins33:30 The Pancake Aliens
44 min
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Night Drive Ep 13 - Real Life Paranormal Tales
Tune into Night Drive Paranormal tonight to hear 5 brand new real life paranormal stories to keep you up all night narrated by @thetapelibrary   Sign up to Patreon for early access and shout outs - www.patreon.com/thetaplibrary Subscribe now for more terrifying tales of the paranormal. If you have a story to share then you can email me at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Night Drive Paranormal01:05 House on Village Green08:32 Black Dog14:01 Back to the Forest18:38 The Yellow Girl26:02 The Crosses46:57 Wrapping Up
50 min
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The Horrifying True Story of The Wheatsheaf Inn...
Save 10% on your Manta Sleep order with this link - https://tinyurl.com/Tape10Lib Use the code TAPE at checkout. Deep in West Boldon, England, stands The Wheatsheaf Pub—an unassuming location with a terrifying past. Featured on A Haunting and once voted the most haunted pub in England, this chilling hotspot has been home to poltergeist activity, ghostly apparitions, and sinister forces that defy explanation. What really lurks in the shadows of The Wheatsheaf? Join us as we uncover the truth behind one of the UK’s most infamous hauntings. Thank you to Peter Laws for joining me on this one, check him out at  ⁨@IntoTheFog⁩   Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary How Haunted Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5lIpfixqckyFbIhCx8oXZJ Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Artgrid, Epidemic Sounds, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 The Wheatsheaf Inn02:29 West Boldon03:49 Manta Sleep Ad04:50 Welcome to The Tape Library5:25 Renew9:29 Communication12:46 The Psychic Night W/ Peter Laws19:43 back to our scheduled programming21:10 The Battle Begins27:09 Hidden Secrets31:19 The Exorcism36:43 Rashomon38:05 A Psychic View55:18 What Really Happened?1:02:24 Wrapping Up
65 min
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The Strangest Paranormal Case of All Time: Gef ...
Was he a spirit, a hoax, or something else entirely? Gef the Talking Mongoose is one of the strangest paranormal cases ever recorded. In the 1930s, a small family on the Isle of Man claimed they were haunted by a mysterious talking creature with a mischievous personality. Some believed he was a ghost, others thought he was a cryptid, and skeptics called it a hoax. But decades later, the mystery of Gef remains unsolved. Join us as we explore this bizarre and chilling case. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in video form at www.youtube.com/thetapelibrary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Epidemic, Evanto, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. All other footage used under fair use. 00:00 Harry Price02:38 Gef the Talking Mongoose03:17 Old Soil05:34 Buying A House10:10 Jack24:03 My Name is Gef37:25 The Investigation51:52 Gef & the Law54:05 Nandor Fodor58:33 Fading Away1:05:47 What Really Happened?1:16:54 Wrapping Up
80 min
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Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum: A Real-Life Hou...
The Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum is one of the most notorious psychiatric hospitals in history. Thousands of patients were sent here, many never to leave. Overcrowding, experimental treatments, and horrifying conditions turned this facility into a nightmare. But what lingers within its walls today? With reports of ghostly voices, shadow figures, and poltergeist activity, this asylum remains one of the most haunted places in the U.S. Join us as we explore its dark past and paranormal legacy. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 Ghost Hunting06:09 Changing Attitudes09:30 Building The Asylum11:06 The Start12:53 Committed15:00 Overcrowding 16:38 Death & Disorder20:06 Fire20:22 The White Death21:35 Disturbing Treatments24:55 Operation Ice Pick26:25 The End28:32 The Haunting of Trans-Allegheny31:59 Ghost Stories37:38 Wrapping Up
39 min
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Night Drive Paranormal 12 - Ghost Stories From ...
Tune into Night Drive Paranormal tonight to hear 9 brand new real life paranormal stories to keep you up all night narrated by @thetapelibrary   Sign up to Patreon for early access and shout outs - www.patreon.com/thetaplibrary Subscribe now for more terrifying tales of the paranormal. If you have a story to share then you can email me at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com CHAPTERS 00:00 Night Drive Paranormal01:32 Case 112:33 Case 216:09 Case 325:17 Case 428:14 Case 531:11 Case 634:24 Case 736:39 Case 841:28 Case 947:18 Wrapping Up
49 min
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The Horrifying True Story of Summerwind Mansion
Abandoned, eerie, and shrouded in mystery—Summerwind Mansion is one of the most infamous haunted houses in America. Once a beautiful estate, it became a hotspot for ghostly activity, strange voices, and horrifying encounters that drove its owners away. What caused this serene mansion to turn into a place of fear? We uncover the mansion’s history, its spine-chilling hauntings, and the legends that still surround it today. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Special thanks to Mystery Archives!   Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in video form at www.youtube.com/thetapelibrary Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 Summerwind Mansion02:09 Welcome to The Tape Library02:57 The Lamont Mansion05:41 The Haunting Begins07:30 The Last Night09:34 The Keefers11:34 The Hinshaws14:26 The Blueprints15:59 Not Alone17:53 Changing19:25 Hole in the Wall22:45 Woman in White25:40 Dark Thoughts28:17 The Story Continues31:11 A House of Leaves32:29 Alone34:35 Hypnosis37:10 Shattered Memories40:35 Carver42:35 The Summerwind Fire44:36 Lilac Lucy W/ Mystery Archives51:05 What Really Happened?56:02 Wrapping Up
59 min
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The Tragic True Story of The Pollock Family
In 1957, a tragic car accident claimed the lives of two young sisters in England. A year later, their parents gave birth to twins who not only resembled their lost daughters but seemed to possess their memories and habits. The Pollock Twins case has become a cornerstone in the study of reincarnation, sparking debate among skeptics and believers alike. Could this be evidence of life after death, or is there another explanation? Find out in this intriguing exploration of the Pollock Twins mystery. Pollock Twins Segment - https://youtu.be/UhpuvUiQ2xA  Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 The Pollock Twins02:50 Welcome to The Tape Library04:20 A Tragic Start09:39 A Prediction16:27 Moving On22:09 Ian Stevenson24:49 Old Story, New Life30:26 What Really Happened?41:45 Wrapping Up
44 min
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The Disturbing True Horror of the Hexham Heads
What happens when you dig up something you were never meant to find? In the case of the Hexham Heads, the answer is terrifying. These small, carved stone heads unleashed a series of bizarre and frightening events, including unexplained noises, violent disturbances, and sightings of a werewolf-like beast. Were the Hexham Heads relics of ancient magic, cursed artifacts, or just an elaborate hoax? Join us as we explore this strange and unsettling mystery. Support the channel with Patreon - www.patreon.com/thetapelibrary Do you have a supernatural story to share? Drop me an email at thetapelibrary@protonmail.com You can check out The Tape Library in audio form on all of your favourite podcast providers. Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thetapelibrary Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/people/The-Tape-Library/100094332411836/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetapelibrary Archive of the Paranormal, the strange and the unexplained. The Tape Library brings you the creepiest stories, to keep you horror junkies up all night. True scary stories of ghosts, cryptids, UFOs and true crime. Additional footage and audio from Evanto, Singularity, Midjourney and Pexels. Music by Karl Casey @ White Bat Audio and the youtube audio library. All other footage used under fair use. CHAPTERS00:00 Werewolf!03:52 The Hexham Heads04:26 BBC Nationwide06:40 Discovery10:30 The Beast Next Door13:41 Paranormal Activity17:49 The Doctor & The Wolf22:32 The Lorry Driver25:56 Where are the Hexham Heads?27:55 What Really Happened?31:34 Wrapping Up
35 min