MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

Explore the profound ripple effects of seemingly small decisions through three gripping tales. An aspiring teacher's emotional choice leads him to a surprising new path in life. A college student's innocent photos hold unexpected significance. Dive into the tension of a WWII pilot's fateful mission and the twists of fate woven through these narratives. These stories illustrate how minor actions can dramatically alter destinies, intertwining lives in unpredictable ways.

A chilling 911 call leads to a horrifying discovery in a Florida apartment, revealing a hidden danger. The narrative follows Corey, a young woman excited about her first Friendsgiving, only to have her vibrant life tragically cut short. As friends and authorities scramble to uncover the truth, suspects emerge amidst a backdrop of family rivalry and betrayal. The tale unravels a gruesome murder intertwined with complex family dynamics, ultimately raising questions about innocence and guilt.

Brace yourself for chilling tales from the great outdoors! Discover the reckless climb of a thrill-seeker on Mount Fuji that went horribly wrong. Hear about the tragic journey of Christopher McCandless, whose quest for adventure in the Alaskan wilderness ended in heartbreak. A cautionary story unfolds of a hiker who faced dehydration and heat stroke in the Grand Canyon. Finally, witness an incredible survival saga of two individuals battling the elements and the bond they forged against all odds. Adventure awaits, but safety is key!

A quiet night at a Virginia pizza place takes a sinister turn when screams erupt from inside. The local couple, celebrated for their community spirit, becomes victims of a shocking crime that rocks their small town. As investigations unfold, tensions rise within the grieving community and devastating family betrayals come to light. The story dives deep into the chilling case of a son turned murderer, revealing complex motivations and horrifying truths that leave listeners on the edge of their seats.

Prepare for three chilling tales where love meets danger. A romantic honeymoon in Seychelles turns tragic with a shocking shark attack. An underwater proposal spins into chaos as the groom disappears, leaving the bride in despair. Lastly, a couple's dream vacation unravels amid a tragic diving incident, leading to a harrowing legal battle. These stories unveil the dark side of romance and adventure, reminding us that sometimes paradise can quickly become a nightmare.

On a February night in a secluded suburban neighborhood, a man sat down to eat at his dining room table. When suddenly, he heard a "POP, POP, POP" coming from somewhere nearby. The man dropped his fork on the plate and ran to the window at the front of his house, but everything outside looked completely normal and calm. Still, the man could not shake the feeling that something bad might have just happened. So he called the police and explained what happened, and they sent an officer out to investigate. But the officer saw the same thing the man had seen – everything looked normal and calm. So the police officer went back to the station, and the man finished his dinner. And neither imagined that a dead body would lay there, undiscovered in the neighborhood, for almost two full days.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today’s podcast will feature 3 stories of missing people that we just can’t explain. The audio from all three stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel, which is just called "MrBallen," and has been remastered for today's podcast.Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:#3 -- "Todd Geib" -- A man who goes missing after leaving a party (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/idNX6Dm6li8?feature=shared)#2 -- "40 Years Later…" -- Man found on a deserted Alaskan island (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/gdONLZ4EuO8?feature=shared)#1 -- "Acid Trip" -- The scene of a fatal crash, and one passenger goes unaccounted for... But how did he escape and where did he go? (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/RsKSqWj3HpQ?feature=shared)For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On a hot summer day in Illinois, police officers made their way through a field out in the middle of nowhere. They pushed aside the tall grass, and they could see and hear flies buzzing all around them. Suddenly, the officer at the front of the group stopped, crouched down, and called back to the others – he had finally found the body. The other officers rushed to him, and they all stared down at the dead young woman. The cops knew something like this would leave people in the small town nearby in complete shock, but they had no idea what their discovery would lead to. Because this dead young woman in the field would soon help solve a murder that had taken place across the border in Indiana, and lead police to a killer who had been on the run for two years.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This story is a fan favorite from MrBallen's Medical Mysteries.In 1983, an Italian man finds himself completely unable to sleep, and when he looks in the mirror, his own eyes frighten him. A sense of doom washes over the man. He knows that within a year, he’ll be dead – because he’s just fallen prey to a centuries-old family curse.Listen Now: Wondery.fm/MBMMFor 100s more stories like this one, check out my YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @MrBallenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Just before dawn on the last Saturday of June 2013, an employee at a Toys ‘R’ Us store in upstate New York was working in the stock room, when suddenly he heard an alarm going off somewhere inside the store. He radioed his manager to turn off that alarm, but the manager didn’t respond. Another employee went to the front office to check on the manager, and they found him unconscious and bleeding from a hole in his chest. Police and paramedics responded and rushed the man to the hospital, but sadly, he was dead on arrival. The store had been locked all morning, and the four surviving employees had been working in separate parts of the store. Each of them claimed to have seen nothing out of the ordinary that morning. And all investigators had to help them find the manager’s killer was surveillance footage of a shadowy figure moving in and out of the security camera’s view, almost like they were toying with the police.For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallenIf you want to reach out to me, contact me on Instagram, Twitter or any other major social media platform, my username on all of them is @mrballenSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.