

Odd Trails
Cryptic County
Odd Trails is an anthology of true paranormal stories, narrated by Andy Tate and Brandon Lanier. Join us every week as we dive into all things weird and otherworldly. Submit your experiences to stories@oddtrails.com.
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Oct 15, 2024 • 44min
Episode 150: The Back Door
Stories in this episode:
- The Back Door, by Malory
- Familial Haunting in the Deep South, by eunchaegodbless
- Strange Encounter in the Woods, by Financial_Cheek_1624
- Haunted Central Florida, by Juliet
- What Crossed Our Path that Night? by drusgal26
- The White Light, by Victoria
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Oct 9, 2024 • 49min
Episode 149: Haunting in the Willows
Delve into unsettling childhood memories intertwined with paranormal experiences. Experience harrowing tales, from sleep paralysis in a haunted Georgia apartment to a deep-sea expedition threatened by the unknown. Discover chilling encounters with eerie noises and shadowy figures linked to dark histories. Explore the allure of cult classic films while reflecting on personal narratives. The hosts invite listeners to share their own eerie tales, highlighting connections between ghostly encounters and extraterrestrial experiences.

Sep 30, 2024 • 42min
Episode 148: The Ghost of 85B
Dive into chilling tales of haunted places and eerie encounters. Discover the unsettling phenomenon of randomly teleporting and the uncanny happenings at truck stops that could be portals to Hell. Hear a family's spine-tingling experiences in a historic duplex, blending personal stories with ghostly legends. Explore the complexities of dreaming, along with humorous takes on amateur sleuthing. These captivating stories and insights will keep listeners on the edge of their seats!

Sep 24, 2024 • 44min
Episode 147: Whistling Woods
Join Itachi_Uchiha_11388, who shares a haunting whistling encounter in the Appalachian Mountains, delving into local legends. Much_Credit_3936 recounts eerie happenings during a visit to New Orleans, where reality blurs with the supernatural. pastelpunk2077 narrates a chilling night filled with unsettling voices, while NoStepOnSnek117 discusses various creepy experiences that leave listeners on edge. Maria wraps it up with a mysterious tale involving a dark figure, sparking curiosity about the unknown lurking in our surroundings.

Sep 16, 2024 • 46min
Episode 146: Serbian Something
Stories in this episode:
- Alabama Ghost Encounter, by nowdeleteuser
- Recurring Nightmare Creature, by Justladle
- That is NOT a Little Boy, by MyraMainz
- Scariest Night of my Life, by Anonymous
- My Dad Visits Me in My Dreams, by Jade
- Margarita, by GatoPolilla
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Sep 9, 2024 • 40min
Episode 145: The White Feather
Stories in this episode:
- Guardian Angel? by Mark
- Why I Don't Play With Ouija Boards Anymore, by Anonymous
- My Dad Hid a Family Secret, by princessaria1918
- A Skinwalker Living With a Family, by Crymson_Ghost
- My Daughter's Story, by Anonymous0212
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Sep 2, 2024 • 42min
Episode 144: Mother Doppelganger
Stories in this episode:
- Experience with a Doppelganger, by ivanx29
- My friend and I saw a UFO, by Tbone528
- The Devil on a Tree, by Anonymous
- She Was a Guard Gog Even After Her Passing, by Danie
- The Figure Under the Blanket, by Snoo18053
- Strange Silhouette in the Forest, by SouthernNorth5627
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Aug 26, 2024 • 48min
Episode 143: The Night I Met Mothman
Stories in this episode:
- The Night I Met Mothman, by Eric
- A Skeptic Becomes a Believer, by Shysarah
- A Temporary Visitor? by plusp_38
- Was it a Projection?, by huckleberrycaek
- My Spooky Stories, by Jesse
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Aug 19, 2024 • 41min
Episode 142: Singularity
Stories in this episode:
- Singularity, by Mike Mocerino
- The House by the River by Ellie
- Poosh Poosh, by Sultry Mime
- Eerie Truck Stop Occurence by Fonduextreme
- Our Hospital Stay, by Anonymous
- Smiley Face, by Ari
Submissions: stories@oddtrails.com
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Aug 12, 2024 • 32min
Episode 141: The Scoobies
Story in this episode:
- The Scoobies, by Anonymous
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