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The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories

True Scary Paranormal, Folklore and Ghost Stories www.thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com


The Whispering Woods Paranormal Podcast


Do you like to get scared to death by real life ghost stories?


The Whispering Woods is a podcast devoted to the darker side of life. Join us every Sunday as we discuss and share true, scary stories of the paranormal from ancient folklore to modern hauntings.  

Using immersive audio, The Whispering Woods transports listeners to another time, or even realm. Join us as we explore the unimaginable and terrifying, relaying tales of the supernatural from poltergeists to cryptids, The Hat Man to skinwalkers.



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Episodes

Apple Subscribers | True Scary Reddit Stories | Mimic, Charlie, Caretaker, and My Son Scares Me

Special thanks to Steamedbunnie , Sea-Carry3128 , NotOnYerNelly , and DrySpite1417 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share four creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1kf2a0v/mimic_in_airbnb_the_most_terrifying_experience_of/ https://...

May 28, 202522 minEp. 52

True Scary Reddit Stories | Mimic, Charlie, Caretaker, and My Son Scares Me

Special thanks to Steamedbunnie , Sea-Carry3128 , NotOnYerNelly , and DrySpite1417 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share four creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1kf2a0v/mimic_in_airbnb_the_most_terrifying_experience_of/ https://...

May 28, 202522 minEp. 52

LEAP CASTLE, IRELAND | The Elemental, the Bloody Chapel & the Spirits Beneath | Real Hauntings

In this week’s episode, we travel to County Offaly, Ireland, where Leap Castle looms over a history steeped in blood and betrayal. From the brutal slaying of a priest in the Bloody Chapel to the gruesome discovery of a hidden oubliette, the castle holds centuries of violence within its walls. We explore tales of murdered mercenaries, shadowy figures, and the infamous Elemental—a foul-smelling spirit said to guard the ruins. With accounts from past and present, we examine one of Ireland’s most ha...

May 25, 202530 minEp. 129

HAUNTED: Mystic Manor, Canada & Rose Hall, Jamaica | Ghosts, Witchcraft & Colonial Hauntings

In this week’s Haunted episode, we visit Mystic Manor in Alberta, Canada—once a morgue, now a ghost tour guided by a psychic—and Rose Hall Great House in Jamaica, where the infamous White Witch, Annie Palmer, is said to still roam. From unexplained voices to dark colonial legends, we uncover the chilling histories that refuse to fade. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join u...

May 24, 202524 minEp. 8

Extra | The Toyol of Malaysia & Singapore | Supernatural Folklore & Dark Legends

n this week’s episode, we explore one of Southeast Asia’s most unsettling supernatural figures: the Toyol. Known throughout Malaysia, Singapore, and parts of Indonesia, the Toyol is said to be the spirit of a dead child, invoked and kept by practitioners of black magic to carry out theft, mischief, or even vengeance. Often described as small, greenish or grey-skinned with sharp teeth and red eyes, this entity is bound to a master who feeds and cares for it in return for its services. But using a...

May 21, 202522 minEp. 83

True Scary Reddit Stories | Carbon Monoxide, Man on the Porch, and Gone Fishing

Special thanks to Sudan_Test8284 , BookGnomeNoelle , and Character_Dog_2116 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share three creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jvp2lc/a_discussion_i_had_with_my_resident_today_shook/ https://www.re...

May 20, 202521 minEp. 51

WOMAN IN WHITE: The Pontianak of Southeast Asia | Supernatural Folklore & Haunted Legends

In this week’s episode, we explore one of Southeast Asia’s most feared and enduring supernatural figures: the Pontianak. Said to be the restless spirit of a woman who died during childbirth, this ghost appears as a beautiful woman in white—until she reveals her true form. From Malaysian kampungs to Indonesian cities, her legend is woven into generations of folklore, sightings, and cautionary tales. We trace the origins of the Pontianak, her chilling appearances in modern times, and the cultural ...

May 18, 202529 minEp. 128

HAUNTED: Whaley House, USA & Sanatorio Durán, Costa Rica | Haunted History

In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel across continents to explore two notorious sites with tragic pasts. We begin in San Diego, California, where the Whaley House has earned its title as one of America’s most haunted homes—its halls echoing with the footsteps of lost family members and a condemned man named Yankee Jim. Then, we journey to the misty mountains of Costa Rica, where the abandoned Sanatorio Durán holds the restless presence of monks, patients, and a child said to roam its...

May 17, 202522 minEp. 7

Extra | Creepy Camping Stories

In this week's extra episode, we share 3 creepy camping stories, to get everyone in the mood for summer! OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/4wigr3/spooked_while_camping_in_stanislaus/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/if6t8p/i_just_graduated_boot_ca...

May 14, 202520 minEp. 82

True Scary Reddit Stories | The Cellar, Disappearing Act, No Face, and The Voice

Special thanks to psychcrime , Drendari , overallopinion999 , and art-y-pants for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share four creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jvp2lc/a_discussion_i_had_with_my_resident_today_shook/ https://www.r...

May 13, 202523 minEp. 50

Wings of the Storm: The Butterfly People of Joplin, Missouri | True Scary Stories

In this week’s episode, we journey to Joplin, Missouri, where tragedy and mystery collided during the devastating 2011 tornado. As the city reeled from the storm’s destruction, eerie stories began to surface—accounts of winged, glowing figures said to have appeared in the heart of the chaos, shielding the vulnerable from harm. Known locally as the Butterfly People, these mysterious protectors have become part of Joplin’s enduring folklore. We explore the strange and unsettling tales that rose fr...

May 11, 202529 minEp. 127

HAUNTED: Heidelberg Castle, Germany & Pemba Island, Tanzania | True Scary Stories

In this week's Haunted Places episode, we journey to Germany and the Tanzanian archipelago. We begin among the ruined grandeur of Heidelberg Castle and its infamous Witch’s Tower. Then, we travel to the remote island of Pemba, where tales of the Popobawa demon have left entire villages gripped by fear. From Renaissance ruins to modern folklore, this episode explores legends that refuse to fade. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to ...

May 10, 202520 minEp. 6

Extra | Creepy Stories from Germany

In this week's extra episode, we share 3 creepy stories from Germany. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/a0hzhd/my_black_forest_encounter_searching_for_help/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1absy7u/the_house_in_germany/ https://www.reddit.com/r/...

May 07, 202525 minEp. 81

True Scary Listener and Reddit Stories | The Hand, The Figure, The Bloody Man, and Something Dark

Special thanks to gingernut-ranger , Terrible_Software769 , JasonHebert1 , and stephaniee2024 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share four creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1k19nus/this_happened_5_years_ago_im_only_ready_to_talk/...

May 06, 202522 minEp. 49

Dark Roots: Hauntings and Lore of the Black Forest, Germany | True Scary Stories

In this week's episode, we venture deep into Germany’s legendary Black Forest – a place where folklore and fear walk hand in hand. Known for its shadowy woods and centuries-old tales, the Schwarzwald has long been home to myths of witches, werewolves, and spirits that dwell just beyond the path. From ancient legends of dark magic to chilling reports of modern-day sightings, we uncover the strange and unsettling history woven through the trees. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A CO...

May 04, 202529 minEp. 126

HAUNTED : Lawang Sewu, Indonesia, & Dow Hill Forest, India | True Scary Stories

In this week's Haunted Places episode we travel to Indonesia and India. We start with Lawang Sewu in Indonesia and then finish with Dow Hill Forest in India. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/most-haunted-places-in-the-world https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/lawang-s...

May 03, 202521 minEp. 5

Extra | The Rutherglen Poltergeist | Scottish Haunting | True Scary Stories

In this week's extra episode, we explore one of Scotland’s most recent paranormal cases - the Rutherglen Poltergeist. In 2016, a quiet suburban home became the centre of national attention when police officers and firefighters witnessed objects flying through the air, lights switching on and off, and a pet dog reportedly levitating. What began as a routine emergency call quickly escalated into one of the most compelling modern hauntings in Scottish history, leaving even seasoned officials questi...

Apr 30, 202522 minEp. 80

True Scary Listener and Reddit Stories | The Angel and the Pukwudgie

Special thanks to Gerland and Suspicious-Half5758 for allowing us to share their stories. In this episode, we share one creepy listener story and one Reddit story. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jmc0e3/a_haunting_by_a_man_who_tormented_my_kids/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Tr...

Apr 29, 202521 minEp. 48

The Sauchie Poltergeist: Scotland’s Most Famous Poltergeist Case | True Scary Stories

In this week's episode, we delve into one of Scotland’s most intriguing and well-documented cases of paranormal activity - the Sauchie Poltergeist. Join us as we explore the chilling events that surrounded 11-year-old Virginia Campbell in 1960, where unexplained knockings, flying objects, and a deeply unsettled household drew the attention of clergy, doctors, and investigators. What began as a quiet life in a small Scottish town soon spiralled into one of the country’s most compelling supernatur...

Apr 27, 202530 minEp. 125

HAUNTED : The Hellfire Club, Ireland and Père Lachaise Cemetery, France

In this week's Haunted Places episode we travel to Ireland and France. We start with the Hellfire Club of Montpelier Hill, County Dublin in Ireland and then finish with Père Lachaise Cemetery in Paris, France OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montpelier_Hill https://www.anc...

Apr 26, 202521 minEp. 4

Extra | Shadow Figure, Uncle Tim's Gifts, and Poltergeists

Special thanks to AcesBlue99 and mehtulupurazz for allowing us to share your stories! In today's extra episode we have a creepy shadow figure, an Uncle's magical gifts and two poltergeist stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1j1q06w/at_age_17_saw_a_tall_shadow_figure/ h...

Apr 23, 202524 minEp. 79

True Scary Reddit Stories | The Old Man, Backwoods, A Demon, and the Afterlife

Special thanks to Michelelove1979 , ProduceEven2190 , Loud-Bonus6731 , and Master-Serve-4036 for allowing us to share your stories. In this episode, we share four creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jmc0e3/a_haunting_by_a_man_who_tormented_my_kids/ https...

Apr 22, 202521 minEp. 47

The Michigan Hell House: The Haunting on Dice Road | True Scary Stories

In this week's episode, we delve into one of the most chilling and well-documented hauntings in American history - the Pomeraning haunting, also known as the Michigan Hell House. Join us as we explore the terrifying events that unfolded on Dice Road in the 1970s, where an ordinary family found themselves under siege by an unseen and malevolent force. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on ...

Apr 20, 202531 minEp. 124

HAUNTED : The Firkins House, Canada, and La Casa de la Tía Toña, Mexico

In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel to Canada and Mexico. We start with the infamous Firkins House and finish up with the creepy urban legends of La Casa de la Tía Toña. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://edifyedmonton.com/urban/history/2010/the-firkins-ghost-buster https://psican.or...

Apr 19, 202526 minEp. 3

Extra Creepy Scottish Stories | True Scary Paranormal Tales

In today's extra episode we have four creepy Scottish stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/b6gv5t/skinwalker_sighting_in_central_scotland/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/uwd9ig/a_highland_haunting/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/emzfql/drun...

Apr 16, 202528 minEp. 78

True Scary Reddit Stories | Haunted House, Appalachian Woods, and The Cracker Barrel

Special thanks to an_anonymous-person3 , doobydoopy , and Anon for allowing us to share your stories. In this episode, we share two creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jjo5rg/lived_in_a_haunted_house_that_made_me_believe/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranor...

Apr 15, 202521 minEp. 46

The Nuckelavee and other Scottish Folklore | True Scary Stories

In this week's episode, we take a look at the Nuckelavee and other Scottish folklore, including the Bogle. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: Orkneyjar – The Folklore of the Orkney Islands (sea myths and the Nuckelavee) – http://www.orkneyjar.com Dennison, Walter Traill (1891). Orkney Folklore: Sea Myths...

Apr 13, 202541 minEp. 123

HAUNTED : Bell Island, Canada and Eynhallow, Scotland | True Scary Stories

In this week's Haunted Places episode, we travel to Canada and Scotland. We start with Bell Island in Newfoundland and then travel to the Orkney Island of Eynhallow. OBSCURATA - Apple Spotify Amazon The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Research Links: https://www.canadiangeographic.ca/article/haunted-canada-bell-island https://hauntedwalk.com/news/haunte...

Apr 12, 202520 minEp. 2

Extra Fairy Stories | True Scary Tales

Special thanks to PinkPixelGoose for allowing us to share your story! In today's extra episode we have four creepy fae stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/v6jf75/fairysidhe_encounter_am_i_the_only_one/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ppy6tc/serious_advice_ne...

Apr 09, 202521 minEp. 77

True Scary Reddit Stories | Seeing Dead People and It Followed Us

Special thanks to Narrow_Designer4653 and MidwesternAchilles for allowing us to share your stories. In this episode, we share two creepy Reddit stories. The BOOK BY US A COFFEE Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP Subscribe to our PATREON EMAIL us your stories Follow us on YOUTUBE Join us on INSTAGRAM Join us on TWITTER Join us on FACEBOOK Visit our WEBSITE Stories: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1iwos4r/my_friend_claims_she_can_see_ghosts_never/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/...

Apr 08, 202521 minEp. 45
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