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True Paranormal Stories

Laureen Scarboro

Welcome to "The Story of Culture," where we embark on a journey to explore the rich and diverse cultures of the world. Join me as we discover the beauty and complexity of our world"s cultural heritage.

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06:00

Annabelle the Doll – The True Story Behind the...

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2025/12/24

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we uncover the chilling true case of Annabelle the Doll, one of the most infamous haunted objects in modern paranormal history. Unlike her terrifying movie portrayal, the real Annabelle was a simple Raggedy Ann cloth doll, gifted to a nursing student named Donna in the early 1970s. Soon after arriving in Donna's apartment, the doll began to move on its own, appear in different rooms, and leave handwritten notes asking for help. The situation escalated when

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05:32

The Dybbuk Box – America's Haunted Wine Cabinet

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2025/12/16

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we investigate the chilling modern legend of the Dybbuk Box, a wooden wine cabinet believed to be haunted by a dybbuk—a malicious spirit from Jewish folklore said to possess the living and attach itself to objects. The story begins in the early 2000s when a man named Kevin Mannis purchased the cabinet at an estate sale, despite a warning never to open it. Soon after, he and those around him experienced violent nightmares, sudden illnesses, unexplained

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05:51

The Hope Diamond – America's Most Famous Curse

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2025/12/06

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the chilling legend of the Hope Diamond, the world-famous blue gemstone now displayed at the Smithsonian Museum. Though admired for its beauty, the diamond carries a centuries-old reputation for bringing misfortune, madness, and death to its owners. According to legend, the gem originated in India and may have been stolen from a sacred statue, angering spiritual forces. Its earliest known owner, merchant Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, fell into ruin

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06:03

The Rabia Ghost – Haunted Objects and the Spirit of...

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2025/11/30

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore one of Saudi Arabia's most enduring supernatural legends: The Rabia Ghost, a haunting said to be tied not to a place, but to a haunted chest containing the belongings of a young girl named Rabia. The story begins in a small desert village where Rabia, daughter of a skilled craftsman, died tragically at a young age. Her father placed her favorite keepsakes — a comb, a woven bracelet, and a wooden doll — inside a beautifully carved sunduq intended

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05:53

Al Jazirah Al Hamra – The Ghost Town of the Emirates

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2025/11/22

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we travel to Al Jazirah Al Hamra, a once-thriving pearl-diving village in the United Arab Emirates that was mysteriously abandoned in the 1960s. Today, its crumbling coral-stone houses and silent alleyways earn it the reputation of the most haunted place in the UAE. Locals believe the ghost town is inhabited by jinn, supernatural beings from Arabian folklore who dwell in ruins and deserts. Visitors report footsteps following them, doors slamming, women

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06:09

The Valley of the Kings – Curses and Hauntings in...

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2025/11/15

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we descend into the legendary Valley of the Kings in Egypt, where the tombs of ancient pharaohs hold not only treasures but also terrifying mysteries. For over three millennia, these burial chambers were meant to safeguard the spirits of Egypt's rulers — yet when modern explorers disturbed them, something dark may have awakened. The story begins with Howard Carter's discovery of Tutankhamun's tomb in 1922, an event that ignited global fascination and fear

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05:58

Port Arthur - Haunted Site in Tasmania

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2025/11/07

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we journey to Port Arthur, Tasmania — a former 19th-century penal settlement that has become one of the most haunted sites in Australia. Once described as "Hell on Earth," Port Arthur was home to convicts who endured brutal punishment, isolation, and despair. The site's chilling energy lingers in its crumbling prison blocks, silent corridors, and fog-covered ruins. The Separate Prison, built for psychological control, remains a centerpiece of the

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05:49

The Aradale Asylum - Ghosts in an Abandoned...

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2025/11/01

In this chilling episode of True Paranormal Stories, we visit Aradale Asylum, an abandoned psychiatric institution in Victoria, Australia, often described as one of the most haunted places in the Southern Hemisphere. Built in 1867, it once housed thousands of patients—men, women, and the mentally ill—many of whom never left alive. Over its 130 years of operation, more than 13,000 people died within its walls. Visitors today report footsteps in empty corridors, cold drafts, and disembodied voices

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05:32

The Quarantine Station (Australia) Spirits of...

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2025/10/26

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we travel to Sydney’s North Head Quarantine Station, one of Australia’s most haunted heritage sites. From 1830 to 1984, this facility was used to isolate immigrants arriving with infectious diseases such as smallpox, plague, and influenza. Thousands entered its gates seeking survival—many never left alive. Visitors and guides report a chilling range of phenomena: disembodied voices, doors slamming, cold spots, and unseen hands touching them in empty rooms

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04:46

The Monte Cristo Homestead - The Most Haunted House...

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2025/10/20

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we journey to Junee, New South Wales, to explore Monte Cristo Homestead, often called Australia’s most haunted house. Built in 1885 by wealthy landowner Christopher Crawley, the grand Victorian mansion hides a dark and tragic past beneath its polished exterior. Over the years, numerous grisly events occurred on the property — a maid allegedly pushed from a balcony, a stable boy burned alive, a disabled man chained for years in a shed, and even a caretaker

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05:21

The Mae Nak Shrine - The Ghost Bride of Phra Khanong

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2025/10/13

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we recount the tragic and enduring legend of Mae Nak, one of Thailand’s most beloved and feared spirits. Set in 19th-century Bangkok, the story follows a young woman who dies in childbirth while her husband Mak is away at war. Unaware of her death, Mak returns home to find his wife and newborn greeting him as if nothing happened. But the villagers know the truth — Mae Nak is a ghost refusing to move on. When Mak finally realizes she is no longer living, he

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08:28

The Tat Tak School - Abandoned School with a Dark...

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2025/10/06

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore the eerie legend of Tat Tak School in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Built in the 1930s as a community school, it eventually closed in the 1990s, left to decay and overgrowth. What makes it infamous today is not its educational past but its terrifying reputation as one of the most haunted sites in Hong Kong. The most chilling story involves the woman in red, believed to be a teacher who hanged herself on the grounds. In Chinese folklore, those who

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05:15

Bhangarh Fort - India’s Most Haunted Fortress

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2025/09/30

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore Bhangarh Fort in Rajasthan, a 16th-century citadel that has earned the title of India’s most haunted fort. Once a thriving town with palaces, temples, and marketplaces, the fort now lies abandoned, its ruins wrapped in silence and superstition. The most famous legend tells of Princess Ratnavati and a sorcerer named Singhia, who tried to enchant her with a love potion. When his plan failed and he was crushed by a rock, he cursed the princess and

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05:46

The Ghost of Okiku - The Haunting of Himeji Castle

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2025/09/24

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore one of Japan’s most enduring and sorrowful ghost tales: the haunting of Okiku at Himeji Castle, also known as the “White Heron Castle.” Okiku was a loyal servant girl responsible for caring for a set of ten precious plates. When she rejected the advances of her master, Aoyama Tessan, he hid one plate and falsely accused her of negligence. Bound by feudal law, Okiku faced certain death. When she refused his demands, he killed her and threw her

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05:21

The Aokigahara Forest - Suicide Forest and Its Eerie...

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2025/09/16

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we explore Aokigahara, the dense forest at the foot of Mount Fuji, known worldwide as the Suicide Forest. Formed from ancient lava flows, its soil disrupts compasses and its trees block sunlight and muffle sound, creating an unsettling silence. For centuries, the forest has been linked with death. Folklore connects it to ubasute, the practice of abandoning the elderly, while in modern times it has become infamous as a site where many people end their

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05:28

The Kasubi Tombs – Uganda’s Sacred Burial Ground

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2025/09/07

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we travel to Kampala, Uganda, to explore the Kasubi Tombs, the sacred burial grounds of Buganda kings (kabakas) and one of Africa’s most revered UNESCO World Heritage Sites. More than just a cemetery, the tombs are seen as a living spiritual center, embodying centuries of tradition and ancestral power. The site, with its massive thatched structure called the Muzibu Azaala Mpanga, houses the remains of four Buganda kings. According to legend, their spirits

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04:53

Groot Constantia – Hauntings in One of South Africa’s...

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2025/09/01

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we uncover the chilling legends of Groot Constantia, South Africa’s oldest wine estate, founded in 1685 by Simon van der Stel. Known globally for its fine wines and Cape Dutch architecture, the estate also carries a reputation for ghostly activity. The most famous spirit is van der Stel himself, whose apparition is said to patrol the vineyards at night, inspecting the land he once loved. Another recurring figure is the Lady in White, believed to be a young

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05:20

The Night Marchers – Spirits of Ancient Hawaiian...

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2025/08/21

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we travel to Hawai‘i to explore the chilling legend of the Night Marchers, or huaka‘i pō. These ghostly warriors are said to march in strict formation across the islands at night, carrying spears, torches, and accompanied by drums, chants, and the eerie sound of conch shells. Their processions are believed to escort the spirits of chiefs and warriors of high rank, bound by sacred Hawaiian laws. Signs of their approach include distant drumming, chanting,

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04:16

The Castle of Good Hope - Ghostly Sightings in Cape Town

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2025/08/14

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we journey to Cape Town to uncover the haunted history of The Castle of Good Hope, South Africa’s oldest surviving colonial building. Constructed in the late 17th century by the Dutch East India Company, the fortress has been a military base, prison, and administrative hub—bearing witness to centuries of conflict, executions, and suffering. Hauntings include the Lady in Grey, a spectral woman seen moving swiftly through corridors; the phantom governor

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05:12

The Myrtles Plantation – Louisiana’s House of Spirits

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2025/08/07

In this episode of True Paranormal Stories, we uncover the terrifying legends surrounding The Myrtles Plantation in St. Francisville, Louisiana—widely considered one of the most haunted homes in America. Built in 1796, this beautiful Southern mansion hides a history of murders, tragic deaths, and lingering spirits. The most famous ghost is Chloe, a former enslaved woman said to have been executed after poisoning her owner’s family. Her spirit, wearing a green turban, is frequently seen on the

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