They're knocking again! In part two of our Black-Eyed Kids arc, we pull back the curtain on chilling theories about what these unsettling child-like entities might be: spirits, demons, vampires, aliens.. or something far stranger. We explore reports and encounters from various countries and cultures, and share even more bone-chilling stores of those who have come face-to-face with these beings, whatever they are. One thing is for certain, if they come knocking, DON'T ANSWER!

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Listen up, Darlings! We have scary movie recommendations, listener emails, Spooky Darlings Merch, breaking news, a recent phrogging case in Oregon, and an ID of one of Christopher Wilder's possible unidentified victims— the Palm Beach County Jane Doe. This Follow-Up-Friday has it all!

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What would you do if two pale, hooded kids showed up at your door in the dead of night—eyes completely black, voices flat, and a chilling request to be “let inside”? In this two-part episode , the Spooky Darlings dive headfirst into the eerie phenomenon of the Black Eyed Kids. From hair-raising eyewitness accounts to the most popular (and bizarre) theories about what these unsettling visitors could be—aliens, demons, vampires, ghosts, or just urban legend—we knock on every angle.

Pull up a seat, keep your doors locked, and join us as we peel back the shadows on one of the creepiest modern legends lurking at the edge of the paranormal… and DON’T let them in.

Sources:

Weatherly, David. Black Eyed Children. Revised 2nd ed., Leprechaun Press, 2017

Vassey, G. Michael. The Chilling True Terror of the Black Eyed Children. Independently published, 2018

"Black-Eyed Children." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 5 Sept. 2025, en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black-eyed_children. Accessed 16, Aug. 2025.

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Buckle up, buttercup— we’re headed to Arkansas! In our fourth installment of the Cryptid Crawl, we chase the ghostly Gurdon Light, are awed by the beautiful but foreboding Snawfus, and dive into the murky waters to catch a glimpse of the White River Monster. Whether it's glowing lights, a breathy-blue haze, or a fish the size of a tow-truck, Arkansas is serving up cryptid chaos, and The Spooky Darlings are here for it!

Sources:

Cryptidz.fandom.com

Encypclopediaofarkansas.net

abookofcreatures.com

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We saved you a seat at the table as we unravel the dark finale of The Beauty Queen Killer, Christopher Wilder. In part two, we follow this psychopath on his cross-country spree of terror—luring young women with promises of glamour to a deadly end. We'll walk through his final days to the shocking end that brought his rampage to a close, and the haunting list of beautiful young women who now rest with the angels, while he burns in hell.

Sources:

Rule, Ann. A Rage to Kill and Other True Cases. Pocket Books, 1999.

McNab, Duncan. The Snapshot Killer: The Shocking True Story of Serial Killer Christopher Wilder - From Sydney's Beaches to America's Most Wanted. Hachette Australia, 2021

The Beauty Queen Killer: 9 Days of Terror. Directed by Ari Mark and Phil Lott, 101 Studios / Ample Entertainment / ABC News Studios, 2024. Hulu, www.hulu.com.

"Christopher Wilder." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation

findagrave.com

missing.fandom.com

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The shadows never stay quiet for long—and neither do we! In this week's Follow-Up Friday, the Darlings bring you a mix of chilling updates, listener whispers, and strange headlines only we could love.

Sources:

www.denverpost.com

www.nbcnews.com

www.wokv.com

toronto.com

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Before the headlines, before the manhunt—Christopher Wilder was a charming playboy with a dark obsession. In Part 1 of The Beauty Queen Killer, we uncover the early life and twisted beginnings of a predator hiding in plain sight.

Sources:

"A Rage to Kill" by Ann Rule

"The Snapshot Killer" by Duncan McNab

Wikipedia

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Pack your bags—It's time for another Cryptid Crawl! In this third installment, we're headed to Arizona, where desert caves and pine forests hide creatures you won't soon forget. From the vampiric Aswang, to the towering Mogollon Monster, to the gigantic Thunderbird, we're exploring legends that are as eerie as they are memorable. Grab your flashlight and join us as we unravel Arizona's most chilling Cryptid tales.

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