The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories
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In today's episode we share 2 spooky Reddit stories.
Special thanks to Basic-Escape-6174 for allowing us to share your story!
Stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/s/87wm3QYgpL
https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/5bqTQLI1Q3
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"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - For sailors travelling under canvas, the doldrums were among the most feared waters on Earth. Ships could remain trapped for days or weeks beneath an unmoving sky as water spoiled, sickness spread and frightened crews searched for supernatural explanations. This episode explores the dark folklore of the dead calm, including wind-calling rituals, cursed “Jonahs,” Neptune’s equator ceremonies, phantom ships, the albatross and the terrifying delirium known as calenture.
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Research Links:
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/doldrums.html
https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/tradewinds.html
https://archive.org/download/legendssuperstit00bass/legendssuperstit00bass.pdf
https://archive.org/download/cu31924079619411/cu31924079619411.pdf
https://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid%3A53134a1e-1d2f-4d88-909f-f3d840702a8e/files/rtd96k375n
https://www.brigantineneptun.com/knowledge-base/king-neptune-ceremony-line-crossing
https://archive.org/download/crossinglinetale00lyde/crossinglinetale00lyde.pdf
https://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834
https://www.britannica.com/science/calenture
https://www.britannica.com/place/horse-latitudes
https://bowcreektoanatahan.wordpress.com/the-sails-hang-dead-a-history-of-the-doldrums/
https://blackthornandstone.com/2020/05/21/here-be-monsters-sailor-stories-nautical-folklore/
Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.
Sarah and Tobie xx
"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. The Chain Tree of Wayanad: India’s Haunted Banyan and the Curse of Karinthandan
09/08/2026 | 20 mins.Deep in the Wayanad district of Kerala stands a massive banyan tree wrapped in heavy iron chains. According to local legend, the spirit of the tribal guide Karinthandan haunted the mountain pass after he was betrayed and murdered, until a local priest chained his restless ghost to the tree. Today, visitors still leave offerings, report strange experiences, and wonder whether the spirit ever truly found peace.
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Research Links:
https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/chain-tree-lakkidi/246
https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2019/10/11/chain-tree-lakkidi-wayanad-history-karinthandan.html
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/karinthandan-gets-a-statue-in-wayanad/article67313244.ece
https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/sep/18/karinthandanfinally-gets-his-due-with-memorial-in-wayanad-2615877.html
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_Tree
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karinthandan
Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.
Sarah and Tobie xx
"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licence
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.- Welcome to Day 14 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.
The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.
From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone.
In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1q1mkw0/what_happened_to_me/
The BOOK
BY US A COFFEE
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Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!
Sarah and Tobie xx
"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. - Welcome to Day 13 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.
The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.
From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone.
In today's episode we share 3 spooky stories:
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1q1mkw0/what_happened_to_me/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/10xm898/a_woman_sang_to_me_in_a_cabin_and_i_felt_very/
https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1i5u8rj/something_was_watching_me_at_my_cottage/
The BOOK
BY US A COFFEE
Join Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUP
Subscribe to our PATREON
EMAIL us your stories
Follow us on YOUTUBE
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Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!
Sarah and Tobie xx
"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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The Whispering Woods Paranormal PodcastDo you like to get scared to death by real life ghost stories?The Whispering Woods is a podcast devoted to the darker side of life. Join us every Sunday as we discuss and share true, scary stories of the paranormal from ancient folklore to modern hauntings. Using immersive audio, The Whispering Woods transports listeners to another time, or even realm. Join us as we explore the unimaginable and terrifying, relaying tales of the supernatural from poltergeists to cryptids, The Hat Man to skinwalkers.Visit our website www.thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com Contact us at thewhisperingwoodspodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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