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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 18 MIN

Black Eyed Kids

from Cryptid Hauntings · host Mike Gardner, Chris Gardner, Pam Gardner and Mark Gardner

Thank you for listening to Cryptid Hantings.Episode SummaryIn this episode of Cryptid Hauntings, Mike, Mark, Pam, and Chris dive into the chilling legend of the Black Eyed Kids — mysterious children who appear at doors, windows, and lonely roads asking for simple favors. With completely black eyes and an overwhelming aura of dread, these figures are said to follow strange rules, needing permission before entering a home or vehicle. The family explores firsthand accounts, including the 1996 encounter by journalist Brian Bethel that helped bring the phenomenon into modern folklore. They examine the eerie patterns in the children’s behavior, clothing, and the lingering fear reported by those who survive an encounter. Are the Black Eyed Kids demons, spirits bound by ancient rules, or something even more unsettling — something that looks just like us?Join the CommunitySend your own ghost story for a Listener TaleEmail: [email protected] Instagram: cryptidhauntingsYouTube: @cryptidhauntings TikTok: @cryptid.hauntings CreditsHost: Michael, Chris, Mark, and Pam Gardner Writer: Michael Gardner Editor: Pam Gardner Special Thanks: Thank you Tonya for letting us take over the basement of your home. Sources https://moniquesnyman.com/hall-of-horror-black-eyed-children/https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/black-eyed-children-urban-legendRomano, Aja (31 October 2012). "The definitive guide to creepypasta – the Internet's 'scariest' urban legends". The Daily Dot. Retrieved 21 November 2014.

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