MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Something is in the Woods

Feb 20, 2025
Venture into the eerie depths of the woods with chilling tales of survival and mystery. A young woman backpacks alone on the Appalachian Trail, only to feel an unseen presence stalking her. Delve into the unsettling story of a girl who vanishes during a family trip, leaving behind perplexing clues. Hear about a stormy hike gone wrong, where nature and fate intertwine leading to desperate choices. Each narrative unravels spine-tingling questions about what truly lurks in the shadows of the forest.
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Pound Cake

  • Eloise Lindsay, a recent graduate, got lost on the Appalachian Trail while on a solo hike.
  • She claimed a mysterious figure stalked her for weeks, forcing her to abandon her supplies and survive on found donuts and pound cake.
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The Dream

  • Three hikers attempted a challenging Appalachian Trail hike in bad weather, with one turning back early.
  • One hiker, Mark, died mysteriously after leaving his gear and wandering off trail; his friend, Ben, had a disturbing dream possibly related to the incident.
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Big Footprint

  • Five-year-old Geraldine Huggin disappeared from her family's remote cabin near Fox Lake, Ontario.
  • After days of searching, her remains were found miles away, with mysterious large footprints discovered near the scene, raising questions about her death.
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