Astonishing Legends

A listener shares spine-chilling tales of paranormal activity, detailing terrifying encounters with shadowy entities and sleep paralysis. The emotional toll of fear and isolation is examined, highlighting how community support can aid in overcoming such anxieties. The discussion shifts to stark historical realities, revealing unsettling U.S. government operations after WWII. Amidst the chilling stories, the conversation also embraces light-hearted themes, including unique gift ideas and the potential of online education and entertainment.

A seemingly innocent road trip took a bizarre turn for the Tromp family, blending chaos and confusion. Abandoning their phones, the family sparked a nationwide search amid concerns of mental health and shared paranoia. The podcast explores this captivating story of a tech-free journey, revealing the pressures of modern life and familial stress. Intriguingly, it also delves into psychological theories like mass hysteria and shared delusions. Join the hosts as they dissect the family’s unraveling and the enigma behind their unsettling disappearance.

Dive into the eerie realm of pendulums and shadow entities! Hear a haunting tale of a pendulum that seemingly invited a mysterious presence into a creative space. Discover the surprising link between creativity and spiritual awareness as unexplained entities manifest at the periphery. Enjoy humorous tips on calming an erratic pendulum and the importance of intention in mystical practices. Plus, explore how our perception of time can alter experiences in unexpected ways.

A seasoned hunter shares spine-tingling tales of eerie encounters in the Pennsylvania wilderness. He recounts unsettling moments when he felt an unseen presence watching him. These narratives connect to legends of Bigfoot and challenge our understanding of fear in nature. As the woods fall silent, instincts kick in, reminding us of the mysteries lurking just beyond our sight. Join in for a captivating exploration of the unknown, where every rustle may hold a secret.

In 1921, a five-masted schooner emerged from the mists off North Carolina's treacherous coast - a floating tomb devoid of life. Eleven souls had vanished without a trace, leaving behind an eerie tableau of abandonment. Tonight we delve into this chilling mystery and attempt to unravel a web of bizarre clues: inexplicably damaged equipment, missing shoreboats, and whispers of aberrant crew behavior from passing ships. Was it a bloodthirsty mutiny? Ruthless pirates? A clandestine rum-running operation gone awry? Or perhaps something far more sinister lurking in the depths of human nature - or beyond? The Carroll A. Deering is a haunting mystery, reminding us that some secrets of the sea may never be fully uncovered, leaving our imaginations to run wild with unsettling possibilities. Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

Tonight we dive into a chilling tale from a former member of the 75th Ranger Regiment, who had mysterious encounters with a face-pressing entity in their deployment tent. This story shows how paranormal experiences can affect even seasoned soldiers. The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told

In this episode, Scott and Forrest share a captivating story from a listener named Meagan about her family's experience with a friendly spirit named Martin. Since the late sixties, Meagan's family has lived with Martin, known for lighthearted antics like slamming doors. In fact, Meagan may not have even been born had Martin not stepped in when her mom was younger. Join them in the vault for this listener story about living with a ghost and the strange events that come along with that. The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told

On the night of July 10, 1969, John Reichart was fishing near Greer Island on the shores of Lake Worth, about ten miles from Fort Worth, Texas, while his wife Linda sat in their car reading a book.  Moments after John finally hooked a large catfish, he heard his wife screaming in terror and turned to see something moving around on top of the car. As he raced to help, this thing was now on the ground and next to the passenger window, appearing to try to get at Linda. John instinctively lunged at this creature, shoving it away from the car while getting a good look at it. He described it as massive and standing on two legs, horns on its head, covered with white hair and what seemed like shiny fish scales; some kind of human-animal hybrid he said was "half man, half goat." The Reicharts weren't the only witnesses to this scary scuffle as two other couples parked nearby also saw the entire horrifying incident. Almost forty people claimed to have seen the same beast the next night, with sightings continuing for months afterward, generating news coverage and a police investigation. Our friend, author, musician, and intrepid cryptid hunter, Lyle Blackburn, once again deftly and comprehensively investigates one of the strangest and most disturbing creature encounters in Texas and U.S. history in his latest book, Lake Worth Monster: The True Story of the Greer Island Goatman. Please join us as we welcome Lyle to discuss the particulars of a brute so bizarre it makes a plain old Bigfoot seem ordinary by comparison.   Visit our website for a lot more information on this episode.

In this episode, Scott and Forrest tackle a creepy listener story about Black Eyed Kids that took place during the height of the pandemic. The story follows a woman who encounters a strange boy in a red hoodie in the dark, leading to some serious bad luck afterward. Join us as we break down this unsettling encounter and its impact on the storyteller’s life. The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told

Welcome to the premiere episode of the Astonishing Dead Letter Office, a new weekly show from the creators of Astonishing Legends. For over a decade, you’ve been sending in your strange and unexplainable experiences. In this first episode, "It Depends Who's Looking," we explore a chilling haunted house story from Jeff, former manager of the still popular Instagram account Harlow and Sage. Jeff and his wife encounter escalating paranormal activity in their new home, from mysterious noises to ghostly apparitions. The Astonishing Dead Letter Office - Where Your Stories Die to be Told