Kitsune - In Japanese folklore, kitsune are shape-shifting fox spirits that grow more powerful with age, gaining wisdom, magical abilities, and additional tails—up to nine—as they live through the centuries.

Beneath the saccharine promises of eternal love and heart-shaped confections, Valentine's Day is saturated with the echoes of ancient Lupercalia, where Roman priests would flay sacrificial beasts and run through torch-lit streets with bloody thongs, their ritual violence ensuring fertility through pain—a savage truth that still pulses beneath every crimson card and candy heart we exchange. It will rip your heart out – literally.

Dive into the terrifying world of SCP-3000, an ancient sea creature that doesn't just consume bodies, but devours memories and identity. Agent Mason Blackwood battles a weaponized anomaly that threatens to rewrite human consciousness forever.

The Wampus Cat is a legendary creature from Cherokee and Appalachian folklore that takes the form of a half-woman, half-mountain lion, created when a Cherokee woman was cursed for spying on forbidden male ceremonies.

The Huldra is a seductive forest spirit from Scandinavian folklore who appears as a beautiful woman with long hair and a hidden cow's tail. While she may seem alluring at first, she is known for luring men deep into the woods with her enchanting songs, where they are never seen again.

ays. Witnesses consistently describe him as a harbinger of death or tragedy. The Hatman is a shadow being frequently reported in folklore and contemporary encounters as a tall, dark, humanoid figure wearing a distinctive wide-brimmed fedora who often appears near hospitals, in bedrooms, or in doorw

SCP-2852, known as "The Infiltrator," is an entity that can insert itself into family structures by manipulating memories and social bonds, typically appearing as a male relative (often "Cousin Johnny") with subtly wrong proportions.

SCP: The Mason Blackwood Saga - A Complete Recap A compilation of all previous SCP Foundation episodes (Episodes 85-133), following former Navy SEAL Mason Blackwood's journey from his first encounter with the supernatural to the growing conflict between the SCP Foundation and the mysterious Redwood Bureau.

Namahage are demon-like figures from Japanese folklore who visit villages during the New Year. They scare children to encourage good behavior and ward off evil spirits.

Hanns Trapp is a dark Christmas figure from Alsace and parts of Germany who is said to be the evil spirit of a rich, cruel nobleman who tried to rob the Christ child. According to legend, he now appears during Christmas dressed in straw and rags to terrorize children who misbehave, sometimes threatening to eat them.

EILEAN MOR - In December 1900, three lighthouse keepers on a remote Scottish island vanished without a trace, leaving behind an untouched meal, mysterious log entries, and a lighthouse dark for the first time in its history.

The Midnight Man is a modern supernatural entity summoned through a precise midnight ritual involving candles, blood, and 22 knocks, who then pursues the summoner through their darkened home for exactly 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Skinwalkers could be adapting to modern technology, The episode blends traditional Native American lore with contemporary fears about digital surveillance and connectivity.

The Adze is a shapeshifting creature from West African Ewe folklore that appears as an innocent firefly but is actually a vampiric being capable of squeezing through any crack or keyhole to enter homes.

The Erlking is a malevolent fairy or goblin king from Germanic folklore who lures people, particularly children, into the woods to their doom.

Baba Roga - in Slavic folklore, is a child-punishing witch who lives in a forest cave and watches for misbehaving children through their windows at night. She's known for her iron teeth and bloody fingernails, dragging especially naughty children to her cave where she teaches them terrible lessons about obedience - if they return at all.

Frankenstein is not the monster, but rather Dr. Victor Frankenstein, a brilliant but obsessed scientist who creates artificial life by assembling body parts of the dead and reanimating them.

Camille Monfort was a French opera singer who captivated the elite of Belém, Brazil in the late 19th century with her beauty and haunting voice. Despite her untimely reported death from cholera in 1896, legends persist that she was actually a vampire who used the epidemic as cover for her supernatural activities.

The Dobhar-chú - also known as the water hound or master otter, is a creature from Irish folklore said to inhabit lakes and rivers. It's described as a large, carnivorous creature resembling a mix between a dog and an otter, known for its ferocity and often reported to hunt in pairs.

Night Crawlers - are mysterious, tall, humanoid creatures with extremely long, thin legs that have been reported in Fresno, California. They are often described as pale or white, with featureless faces, and are said to move with an eerie, gliding motion through orchards and fields at night.

The Beast of Bladenboro - is a mysterious creature that allegedly terrorized the small town of Bladenboro, North Carolina in the winter of 1953-54, killing numerous animals in a brutal and puzzling manner.

Carman's Top 5 Folklore Favorites - In this special compilation episode, host Carman Carrion takes listeners on a thrilling journey through five of her all-time favorite folklore creatures. From spine-chilling legends to bizarre beings, this monster mash-up offers a perfect introduction for newcomers and a nostalgic trip for long-time fans of the Freaky Folklore Podcast.

Witte Wieven - are spectral entities in Dutch folklore, often described as wise women or witches who appear as white, misty figures. They are said to inhabit ancient sites like wells, burial mounds, and foggy moors, where they can either help or harm mortals depending on how they are treated.

The Sandman - is a mythical being who visits sleepers at night, sprinkling magical sand onto their eyes to bring them dreams. While traditionally seen as benevolent, some stories portray him as having a darker side, punishing those who refuse to sleep with nightmares or stealing the eyes of wakeful children.