The following written confession was submitted via email: …For years sleep hasn't been my friend. I'd wake up gasping for breath, arms locked - crossed over my chest and covered in an absurd amount of sweat. I always attributed it to stress or something of that nature, but when I heard Vicki talk, it stopped me dead in my tracks. For the first time in my life I was acutely aware that I was actually a victim of spiritual attacks….

Academy Award–winning actress Jennifer Lawrence, known for unsettling films like mother! and the horror-thriller House at the End of the Street, says some of her scariest moments didn’t happen on a movie set. They happened in New Orleans. Lawrence shared the stories on the “Las Culturistas” podcast, where she talked about “really bad” hauntings she experienced in New Orleans while filming her 2022 movie Causeway, as well as in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Over the years, The Confessionals Podcast has often released some of its most unsettling episodes during the final days of October. These shows have become standouts in our archive—stories filled with strange encounters, dark mysteries, and experiences that push the boundaries of the unexplained.

For listeners who enjoy something a little more chilling this time of year, here’s a collection of our Halloween releases dating back to 2017.

Every state has its shadows and specters— and Indiana is in a heightened state of paranormal. Known for its rolling farmlands, dense forests, and winding rivers, the Hoosier State hides more than just cornfields. Beneath its quiet towns and rustic landscapes lurk legends that have endured for centuries—monsters whispered about around campfires, chronicled in newspapers, and even reported in modern times.

Here are five of the most legendary creatures said to roam Indiana, where myth, history, and eerie encounters blur.

Halloween is here again, and with it comes a perfect excuse to pull out some of the creepiest stories and images ever captured on film. For generations, ghost photos have fascinated believers and skeptics alike—sparking chills, debates, and plenty of late-night storytelling. Whether staged, misunderstood, or something truly unexplainable, these pictures have earned their place as some of the most talked-about snapshots in paranormal history.

The following written confession was submitted via email: I wanted to thank you for your episodes on sleep paralysis, dreams and now the nephilim as clowns episode. This has helped me knowing that I was not alone in these experiences. As a child I used to have a reoccurring dream. I would be laying in my room and the door would be open. I would then smell it coming. I can’t describe the smell but it always smelled the same. A man with a cartoonish long nose and sharp teeth would enter the room….

A night shift theme turns unsettling as prison guards and correctional officers recount what they’ve witnessed on the job—stories ranging from a fatal rumor-fueled attack and an old prison’s “hanging” echoes to inexplicable headcounts, a cursed cell, and a protective-custody unit that turns toward an old execution chamber at 4:44 a.m. It’s a stark mix of human darkness and the possibly paranormal, told by the people who were there. Listen in to Extremely Creepy Confessions from PRISON GUARDS from Darkness Prevails.

Every state in America carries a story of tragedy, mystery, and lingering spirits. From crumbling asylums to quiet cemeteries, these places reflect our fascination with the supernatural. Since National Ghost Hunting Day falls on the last Saturday of September, it’s a fitting time to explore the legends. But a word of warning: ghost hunting itself can be risky—not only because of trespassing or unsafe conditions in abandoned places, but also because of the very real spiritual dangers that may come from seeking out the paranormal. Instead, let’s take a journey through history and folklore to see which haunted site looms largest in each state.

The Rhode Island farmhouse that inspired The Conjuring is headed to the auction block on Halloween, because of course it is. JJManning Auctioneers has listed the Burrillville, R.I., property for a mortgagee’s foreclosure auction. Town officials confirmed the auction date, set for October 31, which feels less like scheduling and more like marketing.

In this crossover episode, Tony from The Confessionals Podcast joins the crew at Ninjas Are Butterflies for a deep dive into the unknown. The conversation spans government UFO cover-ups, suppressed evidence, and recent disclosure claims that hint at a far bigger mystery. From UFO conspiracies and alien agendas to cryptid legends and terrifying real-life encounters — If you’re drawn to the shadows of the unexplained, you won’t want to miss this one.

Have you ever caught something strange out of the corner of your eye and wondered if it was more than just a shadow? Or maybe you’ve felt a mysterious presence in an empty room? If so, you're not alone — but if you're also skeptical, you're in good company. According to a recent Gallup poll conducted in May 2025, two-thirds of Americans are generally not buying into the paranormal. Of the eight phenomena Gallup tested — from ghosts to astrology — not a single one garnered majority belief.

The Appalachian Mountains are full of beauty, mystery… and monsters. In this episode of Unexplained Encounters, host Darkness Prevails powers through allergy chaos and family madness to bring you terrifying tales straight from deep within the hollers. From a blood-freezing encounter with the Appalachian Howler to a shapeshifting entity that lures children into the woods, these real-life stories will leave you questioning every rustle in the trees.

Dan Rivera, a well-known paranormal investigator and U.S. Army veteran, died unexpectedly Sunday night while on tour with the infamous haunted doll Annabelle. Rivera, 54, was in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, concluding a sold-out stop of his “Devils on the Run Tour” when emergency crews were called to his hotel.

In a twist no reality show plot could predict (well, maybe “American Horror Story: Calabasas”), Khloé Kardashian has revealed that not even money, mansions, or custom glam squads can keep the paranormal at bay. In the latest episode of her podcast Khloé in Wonder Land, she took a break from the usual Kardashian canon — love, motherhood, and designer everything — to dive headfirst into the Twilight Zone. It all started with a casual fan question: Do you believe in aliens? Some people might nervously chuckle and move on. But not Khloé.

The American wilderness holds more than just scenic views—it hides stories that defy explanation. From glowing lights above remote mountains to creatures that prowl the dark edges of campgrounds, reports of ghostly visitors, vanishing campers, and mysterious cryptids have haunted outdoor explorers for generations.