What are you afraid of?
by Skyler & Harley
Two sisters sitting down to discuss anything and everything spooky, creepy, and unsolved. Featuring stories of cryptids, haunted places, urban legends, and missing 411 cases. Join us once a week for unsettling tales that will keep you up at night!
Episodes
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Episode 40: The Bermuda Triangle
Happy Halloween!!! Today we're discussing something that has haunted us (and I'm sure it's haunted you) since we were children... the Bermuda Triangle! We'll be discussing the history around the name as well as some unexplained plane crashes, boat wrecks, and many more mysteries. Join us... if…
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Episode 39: Ghosts of Acadia National Park
Come with us this week to Acadia National Park where, unexpectedly, quite a few ghosts roam the trails and coastline. Maybe you'll see someone hiking alongside you, or maybe you'll hear haunting screams and chants carried up by the ocean breeze from a deserted cave.... guess you'll just have to...
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Episode 38: NC Series - The Devil's Tramping Ground
This week we're adding another installment to our North Carolina Series with the Devil's Tramping Ground! This is a story, or "legend," Harley and I have grown up hearing since we were kids and have thought about exploring ourselves. Unfortunately this is now private property (so don't go...
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Episode 37: The Sorrel-Weed House
Second times the charm! Apologies for the confusion everyone, this episode has been corrected :) The Sorrel-Weed House looks innocent with it's pretty pink walls and architectural charm, but it has been said to be one of the most haunted locations in Savannah, Georgia AND even in the United…
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Episode 36: Missing 411 - Ruthanne Ruppert
Ruthanne was an avid hiker and outdoorswomen, so she expected no obstacles while planning a 30-mile backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park. Things took a dark turn just days before the start of this trip, and Ruthanne disappeared without a trace. Tune into this episode to learn about…
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Episode 35: Succubi & Incubi
Tonight we are discussing the sex demons, better known as succubus and incubus. These demons have terrorized people for centuries and they even play a significant role in the European witch trials. Tune in to learn just who (or what) these sex demons are and how they enter your room, and even…
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Episode 34: Lucid Dreams
In this episode of What are you afraid of? we're diving into the intricacies of lucid dreams. You'll learn what they are, why you lucid dream, and how to lucid dream more frequently... but stay tuned until the end to hear Harley's most intense lucid dream yet! This story will definitely leave you...
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Episode 33: Flesh Pedestrians Part 3
Annndddd we're back!! In this third and final episode of our Flesh Pedestrian series (west coast anyways) we're sharing a few stories of encounters with our fleshy friends. Sleep well ;) Resources: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Navajo-people https://navajopeople.org/...
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Episode 32: Missing Person - Daniel Robinson
This week we're discussing a fairly recent missing person case out of Arizona, Daniel Robinson. Daniel is a geologist who was traveling from one job site to another around 9 AM on June 23rd, 2021. He never made it to the second job site and his disappearance is still unsolved to this day. Join us...
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Episode 31: Flesh Pedestrians Part 2
We're back with another installment of our Navajo witches! Join us this week as we dive into all aspects of flesh pedestrians, including how they are created, what to expect if you happen to encounter one (we hope you don't), and how to kill them. We're also going to touch on a very well known...
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Episode 30: NC Series - The USS North Carolina
Join us this week as we dive into the interesting but spooky tale of the USS North Carolina, better know around NC as "The Battleship"! We will dive into the history of the ship, but stick around until the end to hear our personal stories! You definitely don't want to miss this episode ;) Check…
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Episode. 29: Introduction to Flesh Pedestrians
This week we're diving into the history of Navajo witches (or flesh pedestrians as they're more commonly known) in the first of a three parter! We'll be diving into the Navajo culture, beliefs, and spirituality. Our goal for this first episode is to educate our listeners about the entirety of...
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Episode 28: The Yucca Man
This week we're heading over to the west coast to investigate the desert sasquatch, better known as the Yucca Man. This beast/entity has been terrorizing soldiers at Edwards Air Force Base and the surrounding area since the '70s, but his existence could be traced back centuries to an entity in...
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Episode 27: Missing 411 - Dennis Martin
Dennis Martin was camping with his father and siblings in the Great Smoky Mountains Father's Day weekend in 1969 when he vanished...One second he was hiding behind a bush across from his brothers, and the next second he was gone. There are several theories surrounding his disappearance, but…
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Episode 26: The Curse of Peter Pan
Did you know that Peter Pan was inspired by a real family? That's right, J.M. Barrie based the Lost Boys and the Darlings on some close friends and their children. But did Barrie unknowingly cause tragedy to fall on the entire family by writing them into his novel? Join us this week as we discuss...
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Episode 25: Missing 411 - Thelma Pauline Melton
Join us this week as we discuss the eerie disappearance of Thelma Melton in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park! Like many of our other Missing 411 episodes, Thelma was walking along a well-known, easy trail with some friends when suddenly she was gone. Did she have other plans to "disappear"...
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Episode 24: Spirits of the 2011 Tsunami
This week we're diving into the March 2011 Tsunami that rocked the Pacific coast of Japan. Whole towns, forest, and croplands were swept out to sea once the waters receded along with upwards of 20,000 victims. However, the tsunami did leave something behind... spirits of victims wandering around,...
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Episode 23: Not Deer
Happy New Year listeners! Today we're discussing Not Deer, an unsettling Appalachian legend lurking in the woods near you. Are they menacingly stalking you in the woods, or are they just your friendly, forest friend coming to say hello? Tune in to find out ;) Sources:...
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Episode 22: Frau Perchta
Happy Holidays listeners! This week we're brining you holiday folklore from Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Frau Perchta. She is the "goddess" of domestic housework, but if you don't keep your house up to her standards or your flax isn't spun by January 6th, boy does she have a surprise for…
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Episode 21: Missing 411 - George Penca
This week we're discussing another Missing 411 case, the disappearance of George Penca. He was with his church group on a trip to Yosemite National Park when he vanished from a short trail without a trace. Strangely, very little is known (or reported) about George, which makes for an intriguing...
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Episode 20: NC Series - The Moon-Eyed People
Join us this week for a continuation of our NC Series with a Native American legend, the Moon-Eyed People! They were believed to be pale, magical beings that lived in the mountains of North Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee hundreds of years ago. After some conflict with Native tribes, they were...
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Episode 19: Freddy Krueger - The Backstory
HAPPY HALLOWEEN LISTENERS!! We have a spooky one for you this week to wrap up the Halloween season. We're diving into Freddy Krueger and Wes Craven's inspiration behind creating this horror movie classic. Join us as we discuss the untimely nocturnal deaths of several refugees in the United States...
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Episode 18: Black Eyed Kids
Has a creepy kid with chalky skin and black eyes ever approached you late at night? Did an overwhelming feeling of dread wash over you when you saw their eyes? Did your flight or flight senses kick in? Well, you might've encountered a BEK.... Join us this week as we dive into a few creepy...
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Episode 17: The Manananggal
This week we're travelling to the Philippines for a deep dive into a viscera-sucking ghoul from the 1500s. The Manananggal has been terrifying people of rural Filipino villages for centuries, and for good reason... Join us for our deep dive into the Manananggal's origin story and just how you can...
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Episode 16: Missing 411 - Charles McCullar
This week we're diving into the strange disappearance of Charles McCullar in Crater Lake National Park. Chuck, as he was known by his friends and family, was an experienced outdoorsman and aspiring photographer. He traveled across the country to visit Crater Lake National Park to explore and take...
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Episode 15: Lake Shawnee Amusement Park
Lake Shawnee Amusement Park opened in West Virginia in the 1920s and was an immediate success with locals and mining communities alike. At the time, nobody knew about the land's dark past and hidden secrets... 60 years later they would unearth something nobody expected... Join us this week to...
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Episode 14: Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 2
Major trigger warning! This episode covers graphic topics, including detailed descriptions of autopsies, crime scenes, and death. Please do not listen if any of these subject matters are upsetting to you. Today we'll be continuing our discussion about what happened at Dyatlov Pass, including the...
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Episode 13: The Bell Witch
This week we're discussing what's known as "America's Greatest Ghost Story." We're discussing the attacks of the "spirit" on the Bell Family and their neighbors, who was thought to be the real Bell Witch, presidential encounters, and possible real poisons that could've been disguised as the…
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Episode 12: Dyatlov Pass Incident - Part 1
A group of close friends travel to the Ural Mountains in west central Russia for a couple weeks of hiking and exploring, but after they failed to return, family and friends got worried and contacted the authorities. What the investigators found was unbelievable, but the deaths were claimed to be...
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Episode 11: NC Series - The Chatham County Blood Shower
On a "cloudless day" in New Hope, NC, Kit Lasater looked out into the field by her house, and watched in awe and shock as blood poured from the sky. Join us this week as we discuss the conclusion of this incredible event, past blood rains from Ancient Greek through modern day, bad omens, and what...
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Episode 10: Missing Person - Asha Degree
Asha Degree was only nine years old when she seemingly packed a bag full of her favorite things and walked out of her house at 4 am never to be heard from again. Join us this week as we discuss this heart wrenching disappearance and all the efforts exhausted to find her. If you have any…
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Episode 9: The Valley of Headless Men
Up to 44 people have gone missing within Nahanni Valley in northwest Canada, including 4 that were found without their heads and several that were burned to death... Was a prehistoric cryptid, an evil spirit, or a long lost indigenous tribe behind these murders and disappearances? Join us this…
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Episode 8: Missing 411 - Alfred Beilhartz
To celebrate Independence Day in 1938, the Beilhartz family decided to travel to Rocky Mountain National Park for the weekend. All thirteen family members along with a few close friends pitched tents and got ready to enjoy their vacation, but the weekend went south very quickly when four year old...
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Episode 7: Part 2 - Bloodsuckers around the World
Did you know that vampire history extended all the way to 8000 BCE, because we sure didn't! Join us this week while we discuss where the vampire craze (or panic) started and how modern day vampire lore incorporates cultures all around the world. P.S. Minimal Twilight references, we promise ;)...
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Episode 6: Introduction to The Fae
Ever found an object in your yard or house that you know for a fact wasn't there before? What if I told you that could be The Fae looking to make a deal with you.... This week we're discussing The Fae along with a few of their Fairy family. We've laid out their origins, how to avoid them (or work...
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Episode 5: Part 1 - American Bloodsuckers
It turns out vampires have an extensive history in America, from links to Consumption in New England to mysterious characters in New Orleans. Join us this week as we discuss how Rhode Islanders in the late 1800s dealt with their vampire neighbors and how an extravagant man in New Orleans was…
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Episode 4: Missing 411 - Bessie and Glen Hyde
Bessie and Glen set off on a boating trip on their honeymoon, but something happened and they never made it to their final destination... Join us as we discuss their strange disappearance only 4 hours before reaching their final stop in Grand Canyon National Park. Sources:...
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Episode 3: Spring-heeled Jack
Was he a demon conjured by occult followers, a phantom attacker, or an extraterrestrial being? This week we're discussing the Victorian Bogey Man of London in the mid to late 1800s. We'll discuss the many police reports, sightings, and attacks of Spring-heeled Jack and the theories behind who or...
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Episode 2: Missing 411 - Teresa Gibson
Join us as we discuss the missing 411 case of Teresa Gibson. Teresa left with her class for a field trip to Clingman's Dome on October 8th, 1976, but on the hike back to the bus, she disappeared without a trace. If you have any information on this case, please call the tip line at 888-653-0009 or...
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Episode 1: NC Series - The Maco Light
Is it swamp gas, St. Elmo's fire, or just a spirit looking for his head? Join us as we discuss a haunting close to home, the Maco Light in Maco, North Carolina! Sources: "Maco Light" by Bland Simpson, 2006, published on ncpedia.org "Brunswick County's Maco Light Has Haunted Generations" by Jay...
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Introduction & Unsettling Encounters
Personal encounters, foreshadowing dreams, and a Coraline closet??? Get to know the sisters and what they're afraid of during this introductory episode! For all those listeners out there that don't like banter, skip to 32 minutes to hear our personal, unsettling encounters.
About this show
Two sisters sitting down to discuss anything and everything spooky, creepy, and unsolved. Featuring stories of cryptids, haunted places, urban legends, and missing 411 cases. Join us once a week for unsettling tales that will keep you up at night!
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