After Dark: Myths, Misdeeds & the Paranormal Introducing a chilling new podcast: TWISTED TALES WITH HEIDI WONG
Nov 1, 2025
Join Heidi Wong, an artist, poet, and horror storyteller with a passion for the paranormal, as she uncovers the terrifying truths behind iconic horror legends. She delves into the chilling origins of Annabelle, the haunted doll, revealing disturbing possession claims and spine-tingling tales of sleep paralysis. Discover how true horrors inspired beloved horror films while Heidi invites you to continue exploring these twisted narratives in her Crime House original series.
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Reality Is The Scariest Source
- Heidi Wong frames horror as rooted in real-life events, saying "reality is the real horror."
- She positions Twisted Tales to reveal the true stories behind famous horror legends and films.
Host's Horror Credentials And Call
- Heidi Wong introduces herself as an artist, poet, and horror obsessive who studies and shares scary stories.
- She invites listeners to submit their own haunted experiences in the comments.
Annabelle Began With A Raggedy Ann
- Heidi recounts the origin of the real Annabelle doll story beginning in 1970 with two nursing students, Donna and Angie.
- She notes the real doll was a Raggedy Ann, not the porcelain figure from the films.