Bedtime Stories

Part One - ForebodingDavid Paulides, an ex-police office turned author believes something strange is going on in and around North American national parks, where hundreds of people go missing each year. He refers to this phenomenon as the missing 411. However, over the course of this episode, we will be examining a cross-section of his research which receives perhaps the least publicity and analysis, those of the near missing 411.Part Two – Missing TimeIn part one, we recounted several alleged eyewitness accounts from survivors of strange occurrences, which might otherwise have ensured their disappearance and/or demise. And whilst those accounts were certainly bizarre, each one was very different, with no single phenomenon to pinpoint exactly what is going on in North America’s national parks. In part two, we recount three more strange tales of the near missing 411.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Gurning Man of GlasgowDuring the late 1970’s, the inhabitants of Scotland’s largest city were subjected to a series of terrifying encounters with a hideous nocturnal entity, whose incessant twitching and animalistic grunting put the fear of God into those who encountered him. This week, we take a look at the Gurning Man of Glasgow.Story Two – The Night of the TokolosheIn previous episodes, we have explored tales of strange and bizarre creatures. But whilst often enigmatic in nature, few have been quite as malevolent and haunting as the entity we will encounter this week. An African legend in possession of supernatural capabilities, which it utilises to carry out a truly evil agenda. Join us, as we examine the Tokoloshe.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Horrifying Hexham HeadsIn our last few episodes, we have examined reported incidents involving cryptids in possession of near-supernatural abilities, as well as others focusing on allegations of ghostly and inexplicable poltergeist activity. But in this story, we will be looking at a mysterious series of events which incorporate both. Join us, as we examine the horrifying history of the Hexham Heads.Story Two – The Curse of the Golden EagleIn April of 1983, author Stephen King released his thirteenth horror novel, ‘Christine’. The antagonist in that story was a haunted car, which pursued and killed a number of characters. But to the inhabitants of one coastal town in the state of Maine, King’s creation hits much closer to home. Join us, as we delve into the Curse of The Golden Eagle.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part One – HappeningsNumerous high-profile cases of alleged hauntings have originated from the British Isles, from the poltergeist activity and demonic possession at Enfield to the unsettling apparitions witnessed at Borley Rectory. But perhaps the most terrifying of these tales is also the least well-known. The story of a family terrorised by an evil presence whilst residing in a remote Welsh mountain farmhouse. This week, we explore the curse of Heol Fanog.Part Two – The EntitiesIn part one, we examined the story of Bill and Liz Rich, whose lives were turned upside down by supernatural activity after moving into a remote Welsh farmhouse. Having suffered years of torment, the unexpected arrival of a spiritualist seemed to herald an end to their suffering. But as they would soon discover, their battle was only just beginning.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Land Between the LakesAmerica’s vast national parks and sprawling recreational areas are said to play host to a gallery of mysterious entities. This week, we take a look at a murderous cryptid, which is rumoured to reside in a region, which separates the southeastern states of Tennessee and Kentucky. A place known as the land between the lakes.Story Two – The Battle of Ape CanyonCarved into the southeast shoulder of Mount Saint Helens, is a deep and narrow gorge, the name of which is derived from a shocking encounter which was reported to have taken place there in July of 1924. A true struggle between man and beast, which would end up becoming known as the Battle of Ape Canyon.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Mysterious Setagaya MurdersIn December of 2000, an entire family was murdered inside their home address in Western Tokyo. Despite leaving numerous clues behind at the crime scene, their killer has never been identified, with the police investigation continuing to this day. This week, we look into the harrowing case of the Setagaya Murders.Story Two – Minnamurra’s Bloody MileOn the southern coast of New South Wales, there lies a stretch of beach, which over the years has become the scene of many horrifying murders and mystifying deaths. Purported to be one of the most cursed areas to be found anywhere in the antipodes, there are also legends of ghostly figures and other strange phenomena. Join us as we explore Minnamurra’s Bloody Mile.MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part One – VilliscaIn June of 1912, an entire household was brutally slain in the small town of Villisca, Iowa. No one was ever brought to justice for the crime and evidence now suggests that it may have been just one of a large number of families murdered by the same killer. Who was the man from the train?Part Two – Modus OperandiMore than a century after the mysterious murders at Villisca, author Bill James and his daughter Rachel believe that they have not only mapped out the full extent of the man from the train’s crimes, but also identified exactly who he was.MUSIC "Ice Demon", “Night of Chaos”, “Ghost Story” and "Undaunted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0"Enter the Night", "Haunted", "12 Rooms, 12 Vacancies", “Secret Societies 3”, “The Sea Ran Red”, “If I Don’t Return”, “Lost”, “When The World Comes Apart” and “A World of Different Dimensions” used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Lake Baikal SwimmersThere are countless myths and legends associated with Russia’s sprawling Lake Baikal — from reports of a mythical monster to a hidden fortune in missing treasure. But by far the most intriguing of such tales is an alleged encounter between the Soviet army and members of a mysterious underwater race.Story Two – The Baltic Sea AnomalyDuring the summer of 2011, a commercial dive team encountered a mysterious sonar contact, straddling the sea floor in the northernmost reaches of the Baltic Sea. Since it was discovered, this object has continued to defy all attempts to uncover its origins.MUSIC "Ice Demon", “Spacial Winds” and "Undaunted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0"When Life Ends", "The Point of Insanity", "Be Still Now", “Just Implants”, “Forebidden”, “Apartment 213”, “After the Rain” and “Volcanoes” used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Flannan Isles Lighthouse MysteryWhat caused the mysterious disappearance of three lighthouse keepers from a remote, uninhabited and almost inaccessible islet situated in the tempestuous North Atlantic Ocean? Was it Mother Nature's wrath? Or could there have been something more sinister at work?Story Two – Vanished Without A TraceAlaska remains one of America’s most unsettled and unexplored regions. It is a place of wonder and mystery, but also of great danger, generating 2500 missing persons cases every year. One settlement, situated far to west of the state, remains the setting for some of the most bizarre of these disappearances.MUSIC "Ice Demon", “Spacial Winds” and "Undaunted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0"Ghost of the Flannans", "", "The Sea Ran Red", “Lost In Time”, “Mystery of the Lost”, “This Was My Home Once”, “Access Astronomy”, “Left Alone”, “After the Storm” and “Introduction to Terror” used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Story One – The Devil’s FootprintsOn the morning of 9th February 1855, residents of a small town in Devon awoke to find an unbroken trail of hooved prints, which stretched over one hundred miles of snowy terrain, including the roofs of houses and buildings.Story Two – The Hairy Hands of DartmoorThe B3212 highway is known for two things. On the one hand it provides stunning views of Devon County. On the other, it is home to a ghostly pair of hands, intent on driving people off the road.MUSIC "Ice Demon", "Crypto" and "Undaunted" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 "Alone", "The Crawlspace", "Haunted", “Nightstalker”, “When Life Ends” and “A Slow End” used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices