The Bear Demon This listener submission episode starts with Katrina from Alaska, who in December 2019 made the questionable decision to attempt summoning Paimon, one of the nine kings of hell. What followed were months of unsettling experiences—shadowy creatures darting between trees, an overwhelming sense of dread, and two disturbing encounters in the woods that […]
The Voynich Manuscript This week is all about the strange Voynich Manuscript. We explored how this mysterious 240-page medieval book, written entirely in an unknown language and filled with bizarre illustrations, has baffled scholars for over a century. From its discovery by rare book dealer Dr. Wilford M. Voynich in 1912 at a Jesuit college […]
The Haunted Split Rock Quarry This week, we dive into three unsettling listener-submitted stories. Our first tale comes from Jenna, who recounts the terrifying experiences of her three-year-old sister Sophia, who claims to see a menacing shadow man in top hat and suit watching her through windows throughout their family home. What starts as typical […]
The Smurl Family Haunting This week, we dive deep into one of the most documented cases of demonic oppression in modern history – the Smurl haunting. We explore how a working-class Catholic family’s dream of stability turned into a 14-year nightmare when they moved into a duplex in West Pittston, Pennsylvania in 1973. What started […]
The Haunted Pool Mannequin This week, we dive into two chilling listener submissions that will make you think twice about your next swim or house purchase. Our first story comes from Baker in Nebraska, who experienced some truly terrifying encounters while working as a lifeguard at what can only be described as a haunted pool […]
The Cursed Civil War Land Our first tale comes from Ava in Newfoundland, Canada, who experienced something truly unsettling during a late-night phone call with friends in early 2022. What started as typical teenage conversation quickly turned into a nightmare when mysterious footsteps, slamming doors, and the sound of objects being moved around began echoing […]
Revenge of Resurrection Mary Our first story comes from a Sophia in Kentucky, who’s been dealing with paranormal activity since childhood – from mysterious balls rolling out from under beds to voices echoing through empty rooms. But things take a terrifying turn when she experiences physical attacks, including being grabbed by unseen hands while sleeping, […]
The Allagash Alien Abductions This week, we dive deep into one of the most compelling alien abduction cases of the 1970s – the Allagash incident. Four college friends from the Massachusetts College of Art and Design embarked on what should have been a relaxing week-long canoeing expedition through the remote wilderness of northern Maine. What […]
Gnomes In this episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive deep into the mysterious world of gnomes – those diminutive creatures that might be hiding in plain sight as innocent lawn ornaments. We explore the fascinating history behind these legendary beings, tracing their origins from ancient Roman garden statues of fertility gods to the Swiss […]
The Tragic Demonic Investigation In this chilling episode of Believing the Bizarre, we dive into two haunting tales that’ll make you question what lurks in the shadows. First, we explore Kay’s family home in Pennsylvania, where for thirteen years they endured relentless paranormal activity. From mysterious voices calling out from empty rooms to unexplained tugging […]