Hexes, Haunts and Howls

Project Sunshine was a Cold War–era research program that crossed a line humanity should never have crossed.In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Project Sunshine (1940s–1960s), a U.S. government–backed initiative that secretly collected human remains—often from babies and children—to study the effects of radioactive fallout. Families were never informed. Consent was never given.We examine what Project Sunshine was, how it was exposed, and why it still matters today—especially in conversations about medical ethics, informed consent, and the people whose bodies were treated as data instead of lives.This is not a story told for shock value.It’s told to remember the victims—and to make sure this kind of abuse is never repeated.Content warning: discussion of medical ethics violations and the use of children’s remains.

MKUltra: Control Masquerading as ScienceFor decades, it was dismissed as paranoia—until the documents surfaced.In this episode, we unravel MKUltra, the covert program that blurred the line between research and abuse, science and control.Behind redacted files and clinical language were real people subjected to experiments involving mind alteration, memory manipulation, and psychological fracture—all sanctioned in the name of national security. What makes MKUltra truly disturbing isn’t just what we know… it’s how much remains missing.This isn’t a story about wild conspiracy theories. It’s about secrecy, power, and what happens when human beings become test subjects instead of patients. And it raises an uncomfortable question: did it really end—or did it just change its name?Listener discretion advised.All stories will remain anonymous.

In this episode, we uncover Project Wormhole—a secretive Cold War–era operation hidden under miles of frozen tundra. Officially described as research. Unofficially rumored to be something far more dangerous.

Some stories aren’t told because they’re exciting.They’re told because they refuse to stay quiet.In this episode, a listener shares an experience that lingered long after it ended—one that reshaped how they move through the world, how they listen to the dark, and how they understand fear. There are no dramatics here. No spectacle. Just memory, restraint, and the weight of something that never fully lets go.Thank you to the person who trusted me with this story. Thank you for choosing to speak, even when it would’ve been easier not to. Stories like this matter—not because they convince us, but because they remind us how deeply moments can carve into a life.If you have an encounter, an experience, or a memory you’ve carried quietly for years, you’re welcome to share it.All stories will remain anonymous.Listen carefully.Some things don’t want to be found—but they don’t always stay hidden.

In this episode, we dive into chilling tales submitted by listeners—true encounters with the unexplained that will make the hairs on your neck stand up. From eerie happenings in the woods to strange shadows in the night, these stories remind us that sometimes the scariest experiences are the ones that actually happened.All stories will remain anonymous.

For the first time, we’re stepping into the dark with a story sent in by one of you. This listener-submitted account is raw, unsettling, and deeply personal—proof that the most terrifying encounters don’t come from legends, but from real life.Thank you for trusting this space with your experience. All stories will remain anonymous.Listener discretion is advised.

Deep in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey, something has been whispered about for nearly three centuries.Born of a curse. Seen with wings. Blamed for vanished livestock, broken silence, and a feeling that the forest is watching back.In this episode, we move past the jump-scare version of the legend and into the darker question behind it:What if the Jersey Devil isn’t a single creature at all—but a presence tied to place, isolation, and history?We examine early accounts, cultural panic, and why sightings surge during moments of fear and transition. Not to prove it exists—but to understand why it refuses to leave.Because some legends don’t need proof.They just need time. And quiet.

The Cryptid Files: DogmanDeep in the forests of the Midwest and scattered rural backroads, witnesses report a creature that is part man, part wolf, and all terror. Known as Dogman, this cryptid leaves behind enormous footprints, eerie howls, and encounters that defy explanation. In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we dive into chilling eyewitness accounts, explore regional patterns of sightings, and ask the question: what really lurks just beyond the treeline?

In the shadows of Point Pleasant, West Virginia, a winged figure with glowing red eyes was seen again and again—always before disaster struck. Was Mothman a warning, a curse, or something far more misunderstood?In this episode, we unravel the chilling sightings that began in the 1960s, the collapse of the Silver Bridge, and the theories that refuse to die: interdimensional traveler, government experiment, harbinger of doom—or silent guardian. From eyewitness accounts to modern encounters, Mothman’s presence lingers wherever tragedy looms.Listen closely… some believe if you hear about Mothman, he may already be watching.Have a strange encounter of your own? Submit your story—all stories will remain anonymous.

Beneath the dark, cold waters of Loch Ness lies one of the world’s most enduring mysteries. For centuries, witnesses have described a massive presence moving just below the surface—too large to explain, too consistent to ignore.In this episode, we dive into the history of Nessie: ancient legends, modern sightings, famous photographs, sonar readings, and the investigations that tried—and failed—to put the mystery to rest. Is the Loch Ness Monster a surviving relic of the past, a series of misidentifications, or something we still don’t understand?Because some legends refuse to stay buried.

They sound like someone you trust—but they aren’t.In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we investigate Mimics: entities known for imitating the voices of loved ones, calling from places they shouldn’t be, and getting closer when answered. From parents heard while away to children speaking from empty rooms, these encounters blur the line between familiar and terrifying.Listener discretion advised. Psychological horror and voice imitation discussed.All stories will remain anonymous.Don’t answer the voice.

High in the frozen peaks of the Himalayas, something ancient is said to roam the snow.In this episode of The Cryptid Files, we dive into the chilling legend of the Yeti — a creature whispered about in Sherpa folklore and feared by climbers for generations. From sacred mountain myths and monastery relics to the infamous 1951 footprint photographs and modern encounters marked by blood-curdling screams and massive tracks in the ice, we examine the evidence that keeps this legend alive.Is the Yeti a surviving relic of prehistory… a spiritual guardian of the mountains… or something far more unsettling?This episode was recorded per listener request.

Altamaha-ha | Georgia’s River MonsterSomething moves beneath the dark waters of Georgia’s Altamaha River.For centuries, fishermen, locals, and early settlers have reported a massive serpentine creature gliding just below the surface—never fully seen, never fully gone. Known as Altamaha-ha, this river monster may be far older than modern cryptid legends.In this episode, we explore Indigenous lore, chilling eyewitness accounts, and why deep Southern rivers are the perfect place for something ancient to hide.

Some stories don’t announce themselves with screams or sirens.They linger. They hum. They wait.In this episode, we dig into the quiet side of the unexplained—the moments history barely recorded and the experiences people never meant to share out loud. These are the accounts that slip through the cracks: unsettling, unresolved, and impossible to fully dismiss.No dramatics. No spectacle. Just the weight of what happened when no one was watching.

Connecticut doesn’t scream.It waits.In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we step into a state known for tidy towns, old money, and carefully kept histories—and explore what lingers beneath the surface. From psychological hauntings and generational trauma to places that feel watched without ever feeling unsafe, Connecticut’s fear is subtle, inherited, and deeply rooted.This isn’t loud horror.It’s the unease behind manners.The silence after something has been endured.The sense that something remembers—even if no one speaks of it.Sometimes the most haunted places are the ones that learned how to stay quiet.All stories will remain anonymous.

Colorado: Mountains, Mysteries, and the UnknownFrom the soaring peaks to shadowy forests, Colorado is a hotspot for strange encounters and unexplained phenomena. In this episode, we explore Bigfoot sightings, eerie disappearances, and rumors of secret military activity tucked into the Rockies. Hear stories from locals who’ve witnessed the unusual—and send in your own.All stories will remain anonymous.

California is supposed to be bright. Loud. Alive.But step far enough out—past the suburbs, past the highways—and something else takes over. The desert hums with power lines. Cities glow in the distance without ever quite being reachable. Nothing looks abandoned… but nothing feels natural either.In this episode, we explore California’s quieter side—where hauntings don’t announce themselves, conspiracies don’t need proof, and whatever is operating out there never actually shut down.Not ghosts.Not myths.Just a state that may be far more managed than we’re meant to believe.All stories will remain anonymous.

Arkansas hides more than just natural beauty. From eerie forest shadows to mysterious disappearances, the Natural State has its share of unexplained phenomena. In this episode, we explore the top three reported supernatural encounters in Arkansas, including haunted landmarks, cryptid sightings, and chilling local legends. We also dive into the state’s most enduring conspiracy theory, leaving you questioning what really lurks in the shadows.

Arizona is a land of extremes—scorching deserts, rugged mountains, and shadows that seem alive. In this episode, we explore the state’s most chilling mysteries: sightings of cryptids, the elusive flesh pedestrian, and strange lights dancing across the night sky. We also dive into underground bases, military secrecy, and the conspiracies that swirl around Phoenix and beyond.All stories will remain anonymous.

Alaska is vast, silent, and unforgiving—and some believe it’s alive.In this episode of A–Z of Haunted America, we journey into the frozen wilderness of Alaska, where isolation breeds legends and the dark never fully leaves. From chilling encounters with the Kushtaka, the shape-shifting Otter Man said to lure victims into icy waters, to reports of shadow figures, disappearances, and things moving just beyond the treeline, Alaska’s paranormal history is as brutal as its landscape.We then turn our attention to one of the most infamous conspiracy theories in the state: HAARP. Is it simply a scientific research facility—or something far more dangerous hidden beneath the aurora-filled sky?This is a land where survival is never guaranteed… and some say not everything you encounter is human.Listener discretion is advised.