The Creature that Wanted the Baby Our first story comes from Baker in West Texas, who shares an incredible tale from 1985 about his newborn son’s strange sleeping patterns and unexplained nocturnal visitors. What started as puzzling midnight crying episodes soon revealed something far more extraordinary when family members began witnessing shadowy figures hovering over […]
Mimic Cryptids and Creatures This week we discuss mimics – creatures that disguise themselves by imitating the voices and appearances of our loved ones. We explore the umbrella term of “mimic” and break down the various cryptids that fall under this category, from the familiar doppelgangers and skinwalkers to the lesser-known but equally disturbing Fleshgait […]
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 […]
Champ the Lake Champlain Monster This week we dive into the legend of Champ, the Lake Champlain Monster, exploring over 300 reported sightings dating back to 1609 when Samuel de Champlain claimed to witness a 20-foot serpent-like creature. We chronicle key evidence including Sandra Mansi’s famous 1977 photograph, sonar readings capturing unusual shapes, and alleged […]
Spring-heel Jack & The Gorbals Vampire In 1954 Glasgow, hundreds of children armed with knives and homemade weapons descended on the Southern Necropolis cemetery hunting a supernatural entity with iron teeth that allegedly killed two local boys. Meanwhile, in Victorian London, Spring-heeled Jack terrorized citizens from 1837 to 1904, described as a well-dressed gentleman with […]
The Skunk Ape Deep in the swamps and forests of the southeastern United States lurks the legendary florida cryptid known as the Skunk Ape, a close cousin to the more famous sasquatch of the Pacific Northwest. Standing 7-8 feet tall and weighing over 300 pounds, this florida bigfoot has earned its distinctive name from the […]
Changelings In this exploration of Celtic changelings and fairy folklore, we dive into the chilling mythology of supernatural infant swapping in Ireland. First, we examine how faerie changelings were believed to infiltrate human families by replacing human babies with fairy offspring, leading to centuries of paranoid parents employing various protective measures like iron implements and […]
The Raven Mocker We explore the terrifying Cherokee legend of the Raven Mocker (Kâ’lanû Ahkyeli’skï ), one of the most feared entities in Cherokee mythology. The Raven Mocker is described as an ancient shapeshifting witch that preys upon the dying, consuming their hearts to steal their remaining years of life through supernatural means. According to Cherokee […]
The Goblins in the Fields It’s listener submission time again and we have 3 chilling tales for you. The first story comes from Davis, who experienced paranormal activity throughout his life before encountering a mysterious shadow woman after hitting puberty. In a story from Brazil, Kelvin shares an unsettling late-night experience involving sleep paralysis, a […]
Creature Feature: Vol 5 In this week’s episode, we have four chilling encounters. In Tennessee, two friends encountered a deer-like entity that was twisted and deformed, almost like it was drawn by a child. In Arizona, a camping trip turned terrifying when something mimicked a friend’s voice, trying to lure a friend into the darkness. A […]