Haunted Places

Rank #1: Ohio State Reformatory. A shiver goes down the back of your neck. Is it just because of the long drafty hallways? Or were the prisoners of the Ohio State Reformatory trying to whisper a warning to escape before you're unable to leave? Prisoners aren't the only ones still locked in their cells. Guards monitor your every move. Even if you can't see them, you can feel their undying vigilance. Parcast News - Be sure to check out Parcast’s first fictional crime show MIND’S EYE at Parcast.com/MindsEye!

Rank #2: The Sallie House. A young girl named Sallie was brought here one night in the early 1900s by her mother. The doctor said young Sallie’s appendix was about to burst and he needed to operate on her immediately. But, he didn’t give her enough anesthetic and she woke up during the procedure. Believing she was being tortured, Sallie died on the operating table. Now she haunts the halls of this home, often reenacting the fear she felt that night. 

Unexplained

Rank #1: S03 Episode 1: We Are The Witchcraft (Pt. 1 of 3). John Maynard Keynes described Isaac Newton as the last of the magicians; the last person of science for whom the gnostic mysteries still held some sway.In 1914 another scientist and magician was born. Jack Parsons would go on to help establish NASA's Jet Propulsion Lab developing a rocket fuel that will put the human race on the moon.In 1946, Parsons would also attempt a complicated magic ritual in the hope of manifesting the divine goddess Babalon. Some say he did it too.In 1952 Parsons was killed in a catastrophic explosion at his house in what many believe to be mysterious circumstances that to this day remain unexplained...Go to @unexplainedpod or www.unexplainedpodcast.com for more info.Thank you for listening.

Rank #2: S01 Episode 3: Do You See What I See. The stories we tell can often be said to reveal certain truths about ourselves, and yet, the notion of truth is the most elusive of things. For the residents located near Howden Moor in the North East of England, the strange events that occurred on one spring night in 1997 would test their credulity to the limit… They say the truth is out there, but does it even exist? Featuring the extraordinary story of The Howden Moor Incident. www.unexplainedpodcast.com @unexplainedpod

Tales

Rank #1: Rapunzel. In this early version of the Rapunzel fairy tale, young Persinette is locked away in a tall tower away from men and told by her mother to never cut her beautiful golden hair. When a prince hears her beautiful singing and is drawn to the tower, Persinette must decide whether to heed her mother’s warning or believe the charming prince.

Rank #2: The Fountain of Youth. One day, Toshiro the wood cutter wandered into a remote part of the forest to cut wood and drank from a nearby pond.  In his reflection, he saw a man only 25 years old - the water had transformed him. His wife, Chizue insisted that she should drink from the same pond, to become as young as her husband - but she never returned. Toshiro returned to the pond, only to find a terrible surprise.

Astonishing Legends

Rank #1: The Sallie House – Ghost in the Machine Part 1. Houses are supposed to be warm and inviting, friendly, a place where we can feel safe in their presence, just like people are supposed to be. But as much as we would like to hope all people are shining examples of those qualities, we know all too well some people are not, and it is the same with houses. Houses can have personalities, just like people, and sometimes those personalities are a spirit of joy and sometimes those personalities house a spirit of darkness and mystery. And then there are unique houses, like the one in Atchison, Kansas which has had so much reported supernatural activity within it, that it has become notorious for being the most haunted house in the most haunted town in Kansas. But is it the house itself or what passes through it and keeps returning that gives it its character? The house in question is known as the Sallie House, getting its name from the spirit of an eponymous little girl that is said to dwell there. Sometimes it is thought that Sallie plays harmless pranks on visitors and sometimes, something more sinister than pranks. While we may not know what goes on in the spirit realm, what seems to be true is that once you experience the spirit of a place, you can feel drawn to return, and in turn, that spirit may want to revisit you. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode: http://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2018/10/28/ep-123-the-sallie-house-ghost-in-the-machine-part-1

Rank #2: Black Eyed Kids Part 1. First, there's a knock. A very persistent knock, at your door, at your car window. Or maybe they stop you on a walk, on your way somewhere, when you're alone. They're just kids, right? And who doesn't want to help out kids in need? Except that these aren't like any kids you've met before. They're not like any humans you've ever met before, because what humans have you seen that have completely all-black eyes and fill you with an inexplicable dread? These kids don't want money (that's what humans want) and they really don't need to use your phone, even though that's what they mostly ask for. No. What they want is to get in. Into your house, into your car, into your space, to be near you. But, they need your permission first. Why? What are the rules? And what do they want when they get in? What they want is the only thing you possess of any real value – your soul. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode: http://www.astonishinglegends.com/al-podcasts/2017/10/22/ep-87-black-eyed-kids-part-1

Lore

Rank #1: Episode 3: The Beast Within. In 1582, the German town of Bedburg was ravaged by a violent and mysterious creature. After untold bloodshed, the townsfolk took up arms and hunted the monster down. What they found was something out of our deepest nightmares, and entirely too close to home.   Lore Website Novels by Aaron Mahnke

Rank #2: Episode 4: Dinner at the Afterglow. Deep in the forest at the northern tip of a small island near Vancouver Island, there is a stone monument standing amidst the trees. How that structure came to be, and what it meant to those who built it, are both interesting stories. But it's the unofficial reports — the sightings and experiences of those who visit it — that truly deserve to be told. Lore Website Novels by Aaron Mahnke

Unexplained Mysteries

Rank #1: Bermuda Triangle. In December of 1945, five planes never returned to Fort Lauderdale Naval Base from a routine training mission exercise. Three rescue planes were sent to look for them. Only two came back. Welcome to the Bermuda Triangle, a patch of ocean between Florida, Puerto Rico, and Bermuda.Sponsors!Parcast - Sign up for the Parcast Monthly Newsletter at Parcast.com

Rank #2: Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 Pt. 2. Welcome Conspiracy Theories listeners! We hope you enjoy the conclusion to our Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 special. This is a crossover episode with the hosts of Conspiracy Theories and Unexplained Mysteries. In part one we explored the official story behind the flight's disappearance, in this episode we analyze the theories and mysterious circumstances surrounding this event. Was the plane brought down by a rogue passenger, or a cyber-attack? What kind of information might governments be hiding from the families who lost loved ones?

GONE

Rank #1: The Alcatraz Escape. Alcatraz Maximum Security Penitentiary is one of the most infamous prisons in American history. Located in the treacherous waters of San Francisco Bay, the island facility was surrounded by rocks and sub sixty-degree water. It was deemed to be inescapable. But in June, 1962, three men would carry out a plan months in the making, and seemingly disappear into thin air. How did they do it? 

Rank #2: Columbus’ Original Log. When Christopher Columbus returned to Spain from the New World, he gave his original log to the Sovereigns at royal court at Barcelona. Then Queen Isabella ordered the log to be copied. The original has not been seen since. Was it sequestered by the Spanish crown? Hidden by the Vatican? Sold off? Destroyed? Or simply...misplaced? 

Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked

Rank #1: Restless. The Curse of Mr. Smith: Every time Randi’s grandma looked out her kitchen window, she’d see him, standing on the lawn: Mr. Smith. Who was Mr. Smith? What did he want? And why was he so sad? The Angel of Death: When Ron was working at Overbrook, one of New Jersey’s oldest and most notorious asylums, he knew the place was… off. Little did he know that he would see something there that would change his life forever.

Rank #2: The Wraith. The Wraith: Teresa can see dead people. And she’s not afraid… until she meets HER.

Fictional

Rank #1: Dracula: Work Trip (part 1 of 3). Jonathan is on a business trip. Everyone is freaking out. He doesn't see what the fuss is about. He's just meeting with and old guy with a handlebar mustache who lives in the woods in a creepy castle surrounded by wolves. What could go wrong?

Rank #2: Dante's Inferno: Burning Ring of Fire (Part 1). Dante takes a trip to Hell and visits circles 1-5.

Myths and Legends

Rank #1: 52-Greek Mythology: An Eternal Flame. Two love stories from Greek mythology...because those go so well. The first is the story of Narcissus and Echo, which was doomed from the moment one jumped out of the bushes at the other for a non-consensual hug. The second story is of Orpheus and Eurydice. Orpheus takes the (non-death) early retirement option from his heroics and just when he thought he was out...they pull him back in. DO NOT LOOK THE CREATURE THIS WEEK IN THE EYE. Sponsors: http://www.lootcrate.com/legends for epic geek and gamer items for the geek on your list (or you. Do it for you. It is pretty cool). Don't forget code LEGENDS! http://www.seedling.com for awesome kits and activities for the children in your life. Don't forget the code LEGENDS at checkout for $10 off your purchase of $30 or more Music: "Twilight Grandeur" by Podington Bear "Submerging Blue-Black" by Podington Bear "Pop Brasilia" by Podington Bear "Night Light" by Blue Dot Sessions "Formant" by Podington Bear "Filesharer's Lament" by Blanket Music "Euphoric" by Podington Bear "Bitter Roll" by Blue Dot Sessions "Old Regrets" by Lee Rosevere "Waltz Ohia" by Fields Ohio

Rank #2: 80A-Medusa: Golden Child. Perseus starts on the quest to slay Medusa...and it's weird.

The Black Tapes

Rank #1: Episode 103 - The Unsound. The mystery of Dr. Strand’s past becomes murkier as Alex joins him in a Black Tapes case centered on a musician’s suicide and the possible discovery of a sound that is rumored to have been created by Lucifer himself.

Rank #2: Episode 104 - Turn That Frown Upside Down. A grisly murder launches a macabre festival, and Alex and Dr. Strand must work together to try and connect the dots of a strange small town’s dark history. At the same time, Alex begins to question whether or not she can really trust the man behind these mysterious Black Tapes.

The NoSleep Podcast

Rank #1: NoSleep Podcast S10E07 - Christmas 2017 Special. It's episode 07 of Season 10 and time for our 2017 Christmas special featuring stories about frightening festive fears. "The Carolers"¤ written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Atticus Jackson & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Addison Peacock & David Ault & Jeff Clement & Nichole Goodnight & Alexis Bristowe & Jessica McEvoy. (Story starts around 00:09:30) "The Nutcracker Town"¤ written by Rona Vaselaar and performed by Alexis Bristowe & Jeff Clement & Elie Hirschman & Nikolle Doolin. (Story starts around 00:28:00) "Underneath the Mistletoe"† written by Manen Lyset and performed by Peter Lewis & Jessica McEvoy & Addison Peacock & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 00:48:00) "I Still Believe In Santa Claus" written by Marcus Damanda and performed by Mike DelGaudio & Erika Sanderson & Elie Hirschman & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 01:17:00) "Christmas with Mr. Strings"‡ written by Henry Galley and performed by Nichole Goodnight & Atticus Jackson & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 01:37:00) "Tinsel"† written by Meg Molloy and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Nichole Goodnight & Dan Zappulla & Addison Peacock & Kyle Akers & Elie Hirschman & Erika Sanderson & Mary Murphy & Erin Lillis & Matt Bradford. (Story starts around 02:27:00) Please visit www.thenosleeppodcast.com for full show notes and links to learn more about our authors, voice actors, and producers. Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone Audio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡ & Jesse Cornett¤ & David Cummings Christmas 2017 illustration courtesy of Mark Pelham Audio program ©2017-2018 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

Rank #2: NoSleep Podcast Halloween 2017. It's our Halloween 2017 episode! We have four Halloween tales to celebrate the night of the dead. "Ghost Lights"¤ written by S.H. Cooper and performed by Addison Peacock & Atticus Jackson & Nichole Goodnight & Jeff Clement. (Story starts around 00:02:50) "Jack O'Lantern Road"† written by Jacob Healy and performed by Jesse Cornett & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 00:23:00) "Bottom of the Barrel"‡ written by Olivia White and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Dan Zappulla & Peter Lewis & Addison Peacock & Nichole Goodnight & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 00:38:20) "Voices"† written by Michael Whitehouse and performed by David Cummings & David Ault & Jessica McEvoy & Peter Lewis & Nichole Goodnight & Jeff Clement & Matthew Bradford. (Story starts around 01:26:30) Please visit www.thenosleeppodcast.com for full show notes and links to learn more about our authors, voice actors, and producers. Executive Producer & Host: David Cummings Musical score composed by: Brandon Boone Audio adaptations produced by: Phil Michalski† & Jeff Clement‡ & Jesse Cornett¤ Halloween 2017 illustration courtesy of Sabu Audio program ©2017 - Creative Reason Media Inc. - All Rights Reserved - No reproduction or use of this content is permitted without the express written consent of Creative Reason Media Inc. The copyrights for each story are held by the respective authors.

Cults

Rank #1: E64: "Freemasonry" - The cult that built America. One of the oldest secret organizations in the world that dates back to centuries.  The movements developed by the Freemasons changed the course of history. Originally founded as a working union, it evolved into one of the most exclusive international clubs controlling world politics. Sponsors!Caffé Monster - Available in Mocha, Vanilla and Salted Caramel. Caffé Monster: Chill it down, Shake it up, Enjoy!Kopari - Go to KopariBeauty.com/CULTS to make the safe switch today, and save $5 off your first order when you subscribe!SimpliSafe - Head to SimpliSafe.com/CULTS to get a special offer!

Rank #2: E60: “Church of Satan” - Anton LaVey. He is known as the real-life incarnation of the devil and would be responsible for spreading satanism into the mainstream during the 60s and 70s. Anton LaVey would go on to publish the first Satanic Bible which continues to influence people all over the world today. Sponsors!Caffé Monster - Available in Mocha, Vanilla, and Salted Caramel. Chill it down, Shake it up, Enjoy!SimpliSafe - If you’re interested in Home Security, visit SimpliSafe.com/CULTS.

Darkest Night

Rank #1: Chapter 20: One Final Gambit. In this episode, the Roth Lobdow Center faces Sigma Corp for one final showdown. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. Lionel Rickets - Maynard James Keenan Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Savannah Roth - Kim DeJesus Morgan - Peter Stickles Senator Jackson Carlisle - Chris McKenna Miriam - Tiffany Sheppis Henry - Tim Ransom Samuel Igwe - Mark Berry Kirby - Jeffrey Bowyer-Chapman John Kinsler - Denis O'Hare Vivian Lobdow - Callie Schuttera Sigma Corp Assistant - Brynn Langford Nora Lang - Martha Gehman Written by Conor Patrick Hogan. Directed, Edited, and Produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa. Music composed by Alex Aldea and Andrew Joslyn. Foley and Sound Design: Victor Figueroa and Alex Aldea. Here is the script. Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod This episode is sponsored by Blue Apron.

Rank #2: Chapter 3: Subject 6-Alpha-2. In this episode, Project Cyclops takes us behind the most unusual of quarantines. Cast List: Narrator - Lee Pace Dr. John Kinsler - Denis O'Hare Katie Reed - Brynn Langford Faith - Megan Gorman George - Lorenzo Antonucci Lennie - Miguel Lopez Ramsey - Callie Schuttera   Written by Christopher Bloodworth and Jimmy Juliano.   Directed and produced by Alex Aldea and Victor Figueroa.   Music composed by Alex Aldea and Johnny Ferro.   Live Strings Performed by Andrew Joslyn.   This episode is sponsored by Shudder. Use offer code "darkestnight" for a free month.   Follow Darkest Night:   Website: www.darkestnightpod.com Twitter: @darkestnightpod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/darkestnightpod