"Am I pretty?" Your answer decides your fate. This week, Krystal Clear Lore tackles the terrifying Kuchisake Onna (The Slit-Mouthed Woman). Our episode starts with a cinematic audio drama about a lonely salaryman in Gifu City who makes the wrong decision. After the horror story, we conduct a detailed examination of the real-world panic she caused and the cultural meaning behind this notorious Japanese urban legend. If you love deep, well-researched folklore and cryptid stories that feel terrifyingly real, hit play.

Dive into the misty swamps of Louisiana as we unravel the chilling legend of the Rougarou, the Cajun werewolf that stalks the bayou under the moonlight. In this episode, we explore the origins of this fearsome cryptid, rooted in French folklore and shaped by the unique cultural melting pot of Louisiana. We’ll dig into eerie eyewitness accounts, from glowing red eyes in the darkness to unsettling howls echoing through the cypress trees. We’ll examine the Rougarou’s ties to Cajun traditions, its alleged sightings in modern times, and the warnings it carries about straying too far from the path—literally and spiritually. Grab your flashlight and join us for a spine-tingling journey into the heart of Rougarou country. Will you heed the bayou’s call, or risk becoming the beast’s next prey? Tune in to find out!

I WANT MY TAILYPO! Start spooky season with us as we unearth the history of the most notorious creature you've never heard of. This week, we bring you a terrifying modern adaptation of the legendary Tailypo story, following a lone hiker on the Appalachian Trail who finds out the hard way that you never eat what you can't identify. From unsettling glowing eyes in the dark to the creature's haunting, raspy demand, prepare for a classic Southern horror story. Stick around after the story for our full discussion where we break down the Appalachian origins of the Tailypo and its roots as a cautionary tall tale about isolation and survival.