Hi everyone! We're going on a break to focus on some of our creative and writing projects, but we'll be back in September with more spooky tales!

Today, Leila tells the bizarre story of Mademoiselle Emilie Sagee, who was a teacher at a boarding school in Latvia in 1845. A terrifying phenomena afflicted the young teacher - a doppelganger appeared to shadow her wherever she went. Learn more about the puzzling mystery in our latest episode!

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Are You Afraid of the Dark?, a teen horror series on Nickelodeon
• Tales from the Crypt, a late-night horror series
• Goosebumps, a horror series written by R.L. Stine
• Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, a series of books by Alvin Scwartz
• Us, psychological horror film written and directed by Jordan Peele released in 2019
• Coraline, an dark fantasy horror film directed by Henry Selick, based on the 2002 novella

Credits:

Kevin MacLeod: The Dread | Scary Background Music Copyright Free

Today, Adam tells us about the curse that plagued the set of the 1976 horror film The Omen, and the horrific things that happened to those involved in the production. Not only do we love the supernatural, but we also love movies, so listen in and you might just see this movie in a whole new terrifying light.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• The Exorcist, a supernatural horror film released in 1973, based on a novel of the same name
• The First Omen, a supernatural horror film released in 2024 and is the prequel to the original The Omen
• Good Omens, a fantasy comedy series that premiered in 2019
• The Poltergeist, a supernatural horror film directed by Tobe Hooper and released in 1982
• The Shining, a psychological horror film by Stanley Kubrick released in 1980

Today, Leila tells Ruby and a new guest about the creepy Black Eyed Kids that have been appearing across the world since the 80’s and 90’s. Hear about some unforgettable encounters and theories about their origins. Also, whatever you do, if you see one hitchhiking or hanging around in a parking lot, don’t let them in!

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Mortal Kombat, an action adventure film based on the video game of the same name released in 1995
• Family Guy, an adult animated sitcom that first aired in 1999
• From, a sci-fi horror television series that was released in 2022
• The Ring, a supernatural horror film released in 2002, remake of the 1998 Japanese film Ringu
• The Exorcist, a supernatural horror film released in 1973, based on a novel of the same name

Sound credits:

Kevin MacLeod: The Dread | Scary Background Music Copyright Free

Everyday Cinematic Sounds: Door Slamming | HQ Sound Effects

MUSIC & SOUND EFFECTS: Door knocking sound effect

Today, Leila tells us about the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack and how, after over a century and more of sightings, no one has been able to identify him. He was described as having a devilish appearance, glowing red eyes, and able to leap in great bounds. Hear about the creepy sightings over the past two hundred years, even one as recent as 2012.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• The Invention of Murder, a New York Times bestselling nonfiction book exploring murder in the nineteenth century
• Penny Dreadfuls, serialized fiction publications that were popular in Victorian London
• Batman, comic books featuring a caped crusader published by DC Comics
• Jeepers Creepers, a horror film released in 2001
• Grand Theft Auto, an action-adventure video game series

Today, we have a new guest and Ruby will attempt to scare her with the puzzling mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine Soviet ski hikers set up an expedition for the northern Urals. They never returned home. Hear about the strange set of events that led to tragedy and current day theories that attempt to explain the mystery.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Devil’s Pass, a horror film directed by Renny Harlin released in 2013

Link to a BBC article that gives a detailed account of the tragedy and subsequent investigation: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/extra/SoLiOdJyCK/mystery_of_dyatlov_pass

Music credits: Kevin MacLeod: The Dread | Scary Background Music Copyright Free

Today, Leila tells us about the mysterious arcade game that appeared and disappeared in a matter of a month in Portland, Oregon. Travel back to 1981, when Polybius was all the rage, with hoards of kids lining up to play. But its side-effects were no fun and games.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Stranger Things, a supernatural, science fiction television series that premiered on Netflix in 2016
• The Last of Us, an action-adventure dystopian video game
• The Manchurian Candidate, a political thriller novel that was released in 1959
• The Ring, a supernatural horror film released in 2002, remake of the 1998 Japanese film Ringu
• Stay Alive, a supernatural horror film directed by William Brent Bell and released in 2006
• Minecraft, a crafting and adventure sandbox game

Today, Leila talks about spontaneous human combustion, a mysterious ailment that causes a person to burst into flames. Listen to anecdotes throughout history and the possible reasons spontaneous human combustion can happen.

Other media mentioned in the episode:

• Bleak House, a novel by Charles Dickens published in 1852.
• Long Legs, a horror film directed by Oz Perkins and released in 2024
• The Fourth Kind, a fake documentary about alien abduction released in 2009