2. THE TERRIFYING TALES OF: Black Eyed Children

Imagine a quiet evening at home. The TV’s on. The lights are low. Then — a knock at the door. You’re not expecting anyone. And when you check, two kids are standing outside. Heads down. No expression. Voices flat.  They ask to come in. Say they need to use the phone. Every part of you says not to open the door. Then they look up — and their eyes are completely black. That’s how these stories begin. And if you think they only happen at night — or only at your doorstep — think again. In this episode, we’re digging into the strange and terrifying encounters with the Black-Eyed Children — stories spanning decades, continents, and settings. The details rarely change. Something about their presence feels wrong from the start — but it’s the eyes that stop people cold. Solid black. Unnatural. And after that, nothing feels the same. We’ll explore the theories, cultural parallels, possible explanations…. And what happens when you let them in.   Hosted by 🎙️: Alex Kern ⸻ 🖤 ABOUT DARKLY SPEAKING 🖤 Welcome to Darkly Speaking — where true crime, the paranormal and the crazy strange and unexplained converge. Every Monday, host Alex Kern unpacks stories that challenge our understanding of what’s real — from unsolved disappearances and psychological unravellings to encounters with the unexplained. Think: true crime, the paranormal, and everything in between. If you’re drawn to the strange, the hidden, or the stories that won’t sit quietly — you’re in the right place. Expect immersive storytelling, a dose of dark curiosity, and the occasional rabbit hole you didn’t plan to fall into. Because in the darkest corners of our reality… truth gets weird. ⸻ 🎧 LISTEN ON: Available wherever you get your podcasts! YouTube ⁠Spotify Apple Podcasts ⁠ ⸻ 📲 CONNECT WITH US: ⁠YouTube ⁠ ⁠Instagram ⁠ ⁠TikTok ⁠ ⁠Website ⁠(Sources, Show Notes & More!) Email us your stories! → [email protected] ⸻ ⚠️ DISCLAIMER This podcast explores real cases and sensitive subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. All research is grounded in publicly available sources and cited to the best of our ability. Opinions are those of the host unless otherwise stated. Copyright Disclaimer: Some audio/visual materials used may be protected under copyright law and are included under “fair use” for commentary, criticism, and educational purposes.