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Unexplained Encounters

Eeriecast Network

(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org

(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org

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Epizodes

Something Stole the Forest Ranger's Skin 04 Nov 2026

Three terrifying tales tonight featuring a fire lookout who meets a horrible demise, a cyclist vs a devil dog, and a very hungry river witch. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One Hour of Ozark Horror Stories 28 Oct 2026

Beautiful sprawling mountains and endless trees. That might be how you hear folks describe the Ozark Mountains. Others will tell you that unnatural creatures and otherworldly entities lurk in those woods waiting for people just like you. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We Explored a Cave that was Bigger Every Time we Came Back 21 Oct 2026

Two cavers explore a long forgotten cave on a hog farm and find out that it's a little bigger every time they come back to it. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SCARIEST Wendigo Stories You've EVER Heard 14 Oct 2026

A cheeky little compilation of terrifying Wendigo stories to scare the hell out of you. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Watcher of the Woods 07 Oct 2026

Three men head up into the Montana mountains to go elk hunting. Only one comes back. Something is hunting him - Something that does NOT want to be looked at. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My Grandpa Had One Rule: Never Grow Corn 30 Sep 2026

A man who returns home to help on the farm ends up finding out the hard way why his Grandpa said to NEVER grow corn on their property. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Gods of Appalachia 23 Sep 2026

If you find yourself on the Appalachian Trails at the wrong place and the wrong time, you might get to meet a God of Appalachia. Then, you'll never get to leave. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Wendigo Stalked Us in the Blue Ridge Mountains 16 Sep 2026

Two friends, before they must part ways after graduation, go on a last-ditch campout. However, there's something out there that does NOT enjoy their company. Listen to Unexplained Encounters on your Favorite Podcast App! https://pod.link/1152248491 Or listen to more of my narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don't Go Camping in the Outback 09 Sep 2026

Two boys go camping out in the woods a little too far and a little too long. And something notices them. PLAY MY GAME: https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/1049888 Listen to my other show for MORE scary stories: https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Werewolves Exist in the Adirondacks 02 Sep 2026

Listen to and review/rate Night Watchers please! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/night-watchers/id1824012256 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0Coz4rEEfWVlim10IMilL0 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do NOT Go Hunting in Georgia 26 Aug 2026

A family stays at their Uncle's for a little hunting staycation. But they soon discover they're not the only ones hunting, or being hunted, out there. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ozark Snow Beast 19 Aug 2026

A family in Missouri is stalked by a strange, jet-black creature that comes during a record snowfall and practically strands them in their home. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Deer God 12 Aug 2026

There's a deer the lurks the woods that is not like the others. If you see it, your next action MUST be the right one, or you might never see the light of day again. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is NOT the End 06 Aug 2026

Please help me. Subscribe to and watch some Freaky Folklore https://www.youtube.com/@FreakyFolklore And become a premium member https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

LONG HEAD 05 Aug 2026

In Georgia, there's a mounted dog. And if you don't take care of it, don't keep a door unlocked, then you will find terror on your doorstep or already inside. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Creepiest Legend of Appalachia 29 Jul 2026

A viewer shares a legend past down for generations of an Appalachian family who claims it's very true. A legend about the thing that mutilated cattle and seemed to have no fear of humans. This story and more in today's episode. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My Grandfather Had Rules on his Farm, and I Found Out What Happens When They're Not Followed 22 Jul 2026

A woman recalls the bizarre and often terrifying events that transpired on her grandfather's farm in Wisconsin as something in the woods was kept at bay only by her grandfather's strange habits. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If You Listen to This, You'll NEVER See the National Forest the Same Way Again 15 Jul 2026

Two brothers excitedly join their Uncle Nick on his camping trips into the National Forest when the trips start to take steadily darker turns. Something is out there. Something that's been following Nick for years. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer Park VS Werewolf 08 Jul 2026

One listener sends us a story about a childhood series of events of encounters with their local monster - Something that sounds an awful lot like a werewolf. Listen to my other podcast, tales from the break room, for more stories right now https://pod.link/1621075170 Support us for ad-free listening and bonus episodes https://eerie.fm/premium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Water Tower in the Woods 01 Jul 2026

Four friends. A secret place. And a mysterious death whose truth finds them. This disturbing story will leave you haunted and sad for the summers long past. Support me by becoming a premium member at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to MORE scary stories narrated by me on my other show, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wendigo Mask 24 Jun 2026

A kid with a passion for mask making takes a hike in the woods, only to encounter the very thing his mask is based on. Support me by becoming a premium member at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to MORE scary stories narrated by me on my other show, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There Aren't Supposed to be SKINWALKERS in Maine 17 Jun 2026

There is no escape. If you hear your name being called from just outside the door, it's already too late. DO NOT ANSWER THE DOOR. Support me by becoming a premium member at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to MORE scary stories narrated by me on my other show, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DON'T WALK HOME ALONE AT NIGHT. 10 Jun 2026

A man takes his friend home on a walk at night, but on his way back by himself, he encounters the most TERRIFYING entity he could ever imagine. Support me and all the shows of Eeriecast by becoming a premium member https://eerie.fm/premium Hear more stories narrated by me on my other podcast, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep Woods HORROR Stories MEGA COMPILATION 03 Jun 2026

This deep woods horror stories compilation is so long, it'll feel like you really ARE lost in the woods with no hope of escape! Support me by becoming a premium member at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to MORE scary stories narrated by me on my other show, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Creepiest Hunting Story You'll Ever Hear 27 May 2026

A turkey hunter in the Ozarks finds out in a disturbing way that something big and inhuman does NOT want him in the mountains. Plus two more stories of a face stealer and wampus cat killings. Hate ads? Support us AND get bonus content over at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to more scary story narrations by me over at Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There's Something Wrong with the Deer in West Virginia 20 May 2026

Taxidermy animals are creepy as is. But what do you do when your dad becomes obsessed with putting as many stuffed deer in the yard as possible? Become a premium member for MORE scary stories that you can't hear anywhere else! https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to my other podcast for more scary stories from me, called Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dogman KILLED My Dog During a Hunting Trip 13 May 2026

A hunting trip goes horribly wrong when a werewolf-like creature attacks. This allegedly true story and more in today's episode. Unlock a brand new bonus story over at https://www.eerie.fm/premium And listen to my other podcast for more of my scary stories, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eater 06 May 2026

In this terrifying and allegedly true story, a teenager living in the woods of Missouri encounters something almost human during a walk, something that remembers when it's been slighted. Support me and everyone at Eeriecast by becoming a premium member at https://eerie.fm/premium Listen to more of my scary narrations now on my other show, Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Never Answer the Voices in the Woods of APPALACHIA 29 Apr 2026

An assortment of stories from real people about close encounters with skinwalkers, monsters in Appalachia, and homes that are never quite empty. Help Eeriecast survive by becoming a premium member at https://www.eerie.fm/premium⁠ Get more of my scary story narrations on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something in the Mountains TOOK My Baby 22 Apr 2026

Two sisters on a rainy road trip in the mountains stop for just a moment, and they soon find the baby in the back seat has been taken, but not by human hands... Listen to more of my scary stories on Tales from the Break Room https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Moving to the Middle of Nowhere was the WORST MISTAKE I'VE EVER MADE 15 Apr 2026

When a family moves to a cheap piece of land in rural Texas, they find something that has been waiting for them for a very long time... Hear more of my scary story narrations on my other show, Tales from the Break Room! https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If You See THIS on the Appalachian Trail RUN 08 Apr 2026

Two best friends take on the Appalachian Trail on a multi-day hike together. But they will soon have a third member to their party. Something that loves to smile and follows them for days. For more scary stories, follow my other podcast Tales from the Break Room here: https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I Found What Killed All the Cows on my Uncle's Ranch 01 Apr 2026

Three stories this week featuring a near death encounter with an alleged werewolf in the Ozarks as well as a vile attack on a ranch. Catch more scary story narrations by me on my other show, Tales from the Break Room - https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ultimate Wendigo Compilation 25 Mar 2026

Several hours of wendigo stories, sightings, and encounters to keep you a little less hungry for more (for now). For more scary story narrations from me, listen to my other podcast Tales from the Break Room - https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something in New Mexico is HUNTING PEOPLE 18 Mar 2026

College students discover the most disturbing creature in the New Mexico desert, but soon it finds its way to their campsite... Hear more of my narrations on my other show, Tales from the Break Room: https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It Wears Human Skin 11 Mar 2026

A national park ranger reveals some extremely disturbing events surrounding what appear to be hyper realistic but fake human bodies. Listen to more of my narrations over at https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DON'T RESPOND if the Lake Calls Your Name 04 Mar 2026

When a couple moves to a quiet lake at a rural home, they at first believe it to be their dream come true. But something lives in the water. Something that has its dark eyes set on one of them. For more scary narrations from me, go to https://youtube.com/darknessprevails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

577 | The Ozark Mountains Have Rules - Obey Them or DIE 25 Feb 2026

One man's grandparents had a very specific set of rules every night at their place in the Missouri Ozarks. What happens when the rules are ignored? Something is hungry, and it's been waiting for just this moment. Listen to more stories from this podcast at https://youtube.com/darknessprevails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

576 | If You Listen to This in the Appalachian Mountains, You Will Regret It (COMPILATION) 18 Feb 2026

Almost 5 hours of terrifying Appalachian Trail and Appalachian Mountains horror stories to keep you awake almost all night. Get more scary stories on my other show, Tales from the Break Room: https://pod.link/1621075170 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

575 | If It Rains While You're Hiking in Olympic National Park, EVACUATE IMMEDIATELY 11 Feb 2026

A group of friends go hiking in the famously rainy Olympic National Park. Instead of a good time, they stumble upon a living horror straight from indigenous legend. It changes their lives forever. Subscribe on youtube https://youtube.com/darknessprevails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

574 | It Wakes Up Every 17 Years (DON'T GO NEAR THE TREELINE) 04 Feb 2026

When Brood IV of the cicadas awoke in Missouri in the summer of 1998, something awoke with them. And it changed the lives of 5 friends forever. Listen to me on night watchers to get to know me: https://www.youtube.com/@nightwatcherspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

573 | What Happens When a Skinwalker Breaks into a Zoo 28 Jan 2026

Two Zookeepers experience the most disturbing night of their lives as something that is neither human nor animal arrives one stormy night. Catch me on my other podcasts: https://eeriecast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why Wildlife Control Won't Enter the San Rafael Swell 21 Jan 2026

A former predator control officer is hired by two desperate ranch owners because something is killing their cattle. And it seems *very* good at killing in particular. Find more of my narrations: https://www.eeriecast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something in the Appalachian Mountains TOOK My Brother 14 Jan 2026

A man visits his brother in the Appalachian Mountains to go hunting and catch up. But they soon discover they are not alone out there - And whatever is stalking them wants in the house. Join me on the night watchers podcast: https://pod.link/1824012256 Hear more scary narrations from me on my Tales from the Break Room podcast: https://pod.link/1621075170 Music by LXZURAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the Woods Go Silent, You Have 10 Minutes Left 07 Jan 2026

A forest worker recalls the most harrowing and disturbing encounters of his life with regret and trauma. Because he learned a rule, and why the woods sometimes go very, very silent. Please rate and review us to help us reach new scary story enjoyers like you. Thank you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Absolute SCARIEST Stories of 2025 31 Dec 2025

Happy New Year everyone! Stay safe out there, and stay creepy <3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DON'T Drive Through the California Desert After Dark 24 Dec 2025

A group of teenagers enjoying a not-so-legal driving excursion in the California desert encounters something that should not exist - And should NOT be so hungry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Police Covered Up Wendigo Killings in Wisconsin 17 Dec 2025

In an undisclosed year during a Wisconsin Winter, a family is eaten alive by a strange creature after being stranded in a blizzard. But as evidence is revealed, the situation is even more disturbing than first expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why You Should NEVER Whistle in the Woods 10 Dec 2025

A man and his grandfather go for a hunt near a peculiar cave in the woods near their Minnesota cabin. Little do they know, their lives may change forever, or end very soon. Story Music by LAZURAY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The "Alaskan Tree God" Incident of 1989 03 Dec 2025

In 1989, two friends ventured onto Dalton Road in Alaska. They would never be the same. Music by Darkness Prevails. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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