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The Darkling Chronicles - Real life ghost stories

I’ve always loved a good ghost story, and apparently, so do all of you because my TikTok blew up with the wildest, creepiest real-life experiences people have shared. This podcast is just me, reading the stories you’ve sent in, chatting about the weird stuff that happens when no one’s watching, and maybe freaking myself out along the way. If you love the paranormal, the unexplainable, or just fancy a spooky story while you do the dishes, you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it.

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00:36:37

#043 - RAIN SOUNDS & REAL GHOST STORIES 🌧️👻 The...

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2026/10/02

In tonight's atmospheric episode of The Darkling Chronicles, I'm reading another collection of spooky stories from Alan Tigwell's book, with the sound of rain falling in the background.Among tonight's tales is the unsettling story of a mysterious little girl whose giggling is heard in a bedroom... along with plenty more strange encounters and unexplained experiences.So turn the lights down, grab a cuppa and get comfortable. The rain might be relaxing, but I'm not making any promises about the

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01:43:04

#042 - Did Everything Go Wrong…or Are You Finally on...

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2026/09/27

What happens when the life you planned does not work out?In this episode, I speak with Ripley from Smokey Quartz Readings about the pressure we place on our imagined ‘Plan A’ and the fear that can take over when life suddenly leads us somewhere else.We talk about breakups, uncertainty, tarot, trusting your intuition and the difficult question many of us ask ourselves: am I actually on the right path?Ripley explains how the loss of Plan A does not mean that everything has gone wrong. Sometimes, what

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01:26:23

#041 - The Secret World of Your Dreams |...

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2026/09/20

What if our dreams are trying to tell us more than we realise?In this slightly different episode of The Darkling Chronicles, I sit down with Elliot for a fascinating conversation about dreams, consciousness, premonitions, spirituality and the bigger questions surrounding life and our experiences.Elliot explains how he uses trance to explore dreams, going beyond the obvious imagery to search for deeper meaning and consider what our dreams might be showing us about situations we're experiencing in

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00:45:21

#040 -🔥 REAL Ghost Stories by a Crackling Fire…and a...

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2026/09/16

🔥 The fire is crackling, the lights are low... and I've got some seriously creepy ghost stories for you tonight.This week on The Darkling Chronicles, i'm trying another atmospheric soundscape as I settle in beside a crackling fire to read a collection of real paranormal stories.And then there's Tapey. A terrifying old ventriloquist doll with matted, greasy hair and a broken jaw held together with masking tape. Yes. He is every bit as delightful as he sounds. I thought this only existed in a

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00:41:11

#039 - REAL Ghost Stories for a Dark & Rainy Night 🌧️👻

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2026/09/12

🌧️ Something a little different from me tonight…As autumn begins to creep in and the darker evenings return, I wanted to experiment with a different kind of episode.So get comfortable, turn the lights down and listen to the rain while I read a collection of real paranormal stories from Alan Tigwell's book, accompanied by a gentle ambient rain soundscape.No investigations. No dramatic sound effects. Just the rain, a collection of strange encounters and me telling you ghost stories in the

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00:55:50

#038 - Whatever was beside his bed… it smelled like...

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2026/08/24

Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, I've got three real paranormal stories for you, and there are some seriously creepy moments in this one.We begin with a family who slowly realise that their daughter may have accidentally brought something home with her… and whatever followed her doesn't seem particularly keen on leaving.Then, a childhood sleepover takes a terrifying turn when a boy wakes to something pulling the duvet from his bed. What he sees is bad enough, but it's the rancid smell

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01:02:58

#037 - Something was waiting for him downstairs…🫨

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2026/08/16

Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we're heading back into the darker corners of the internet for another collection of allegedly true paranormal encounters...and there are some absolute horrors in this one.A family laughs about the ghost haunting their apartment until something happens beside their four-month-old baby's cot.A man grows up in a house with decades of unexplained activity, including a smiling figure watching from an upstairs window.A seven-year-old hears a mysterious voice tell him

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00:52:24

#036 - Military personnel share the most TERRIFYING...

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2026/08/02

Tonight we're stepping into some of the most chilling paranormal encounters ever shared by military personnel.From haunted Air Force bases and abandoned barracks to shadow figures, unexplained voices, terrifying sleep paralysis and soldiers who swear they came face to face with something they still can't explain... these are real stories told by the people who experienced them.Military life is built on discipline, logic and training. So when trained professionals admit they've witnessed

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00:48:03

#035 - These Reddit ghost stories will make you sleep...

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2026/07/25

Some ghost stories can be explained away. Others become far more unsettling when more than one person experiences the same thing.Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore chilling ghost stories shared on Reddit. From floating apparitions on lonely roads and shadow figures lurking in family homes to haunted bedrooms, ghostly children, and encounters that left multiple witnesses questioning everything they thought they knew, these are stories that have stayed with people for years.If you enjoy

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01:01:20

#034 The Goatman stories that kept me awake😧

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2026/07/19

Could the Goatman be more than just a legend?Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we dive into chilling Goatman encounters shared on Reddit. From terrifying camping trips and lonely mountain trails to creatures that mimic human voices and lurk just beyond the treeline, these unsettling stories have left witnesses questioning what they really encountered.Whether it's folklore or something far stranger, one thing is certain... these are not experiences their storytellers have ever forgotten.👻 Get

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00:56:27

#033 The impossible time slip stories Reddit can't...

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2026/07/15

Firstly, sorry about the video quality. My WiFi has been absolutely shocking, but I’m getting a new provider soon, so hopefully it won’t be an issue for much longer 😂Could it really be possible to slip through time?Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore chilling time slip stories shared on Reddit. From lost hours that no one can explain to encounters with the past, the future, and places that seem to exist outside of time itself, these accounts will leave you questioning reality.One of the

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00:51:12

#032 - With every flash of lightning...this thing...

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2026/07/05

Deep within the Appalachian Mountains, countless stories have been passed down through generations. Tales of strange creatures, eerie voices in the forest, unexplained disappearances, and encounters that still haunt those who experienced them.Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore some of the creepiest Appalachian stories shared on Reddit. From unsettling figures lurking between the trees to terrifying encounters that defy explanation, these chilling tales will make you think twice before

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01:12:36

#031 The college ghost stories that left me speechless 😧

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2026/06/28

What happens when a place of learning becomes the setting for terrifying paranormal encounters?Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore chilling college ghost stories and unexplained experiences shared by those who lived through them. From glowing burgundy eyes watching from the darkness and phantom cars that appear to drive themselves, to a spirit that threatened to kill a student in her sleep and the ghostly figure of a young woman said to have been killed in a tragic campus car accident,

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00:39:13

#030 - The beast of Gévaudan: history's most...

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2026/06/21

Firstly, a quick apology for some of the video and audio quality in places throughout this episode. Unfortunately, my WiFi was playing up during the recording, and I didn't realise the extent of the issue until I had finished editing. Thanks for bearing with me!Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we travel back to 18th-century France to investigate one of history's most terrifying unsolved mysteries: The Beast of Gévaudan.Between 1764 and 1767, a mysterious creature is said to have stalked

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00:38:19

#029 - The creature under the bed wasn't imaginary 👀...

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2026/06/14

Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore the mysterious world of goblins and imps through folklore and chilling Reddit encounters.From strange creatures appearing in bedrooms to unexplained supernatural experiences that have stayed with witnesses for decades, these creepy stories blur the line between folklore and reality.If you enjoy ghost stories, scary stories, true paranormal encounters, unexplained mysteries, folklore creatures, and horror podcasts, this episode is for you.Got your own

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00:35:32

#028 - I froze when I saw it watching me from the...

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2026/06/07

In this episode of The Darkling Chronicles, we explore terrifying forest stories, real paranormal encounters, and unexplained mysteries from around the world.From creepy Blair Witch-style stick figures hanging in the trees to mysterious cries for help when nobody is there, these chilling accounts have left witnesses questioning what they saw. You'll also hear stories of strange eyeless creatures lurking in the darkness and unsettling encounters deep within remote forests.Are these true

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00:49:12

#027 - This homeless person barely got out alive...

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2026/05/31

Fleshgaits are among the most disturbing creatures to emerge from internet horror lore. Unlike traditional monsters, they're said to mimic humans so perfectly that victims often don't realise anything is wrong until it's too late.In this episode of The Darkling Chronicles, we explore some of the creepiest Fleshgait encounters shared on Reddit. Stories of strange figures appearing deep in the woods and unexplained voices calling from the darkness.Whether these stories are works of

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01:02:25

#026 - “Can we come in?” the horrifying truth about...

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2026/05/24

Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles...A quiet knock at the door.Children standing outside in the dark.Completely black eyes.And one terrifying question...“Can we come in?”In this episode, we explore the chilling phenomenon of the Black Eyed Children. From the earliest reported encounters to the disturbing patterns shared by witnesses across the world, we dive deep into one of the internet’s most haunting modern legends.Then, we descend into terrifying Reddit stories told by people who claim they

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01:05:38

#025 - DO NOT close your eyes...or Mr Long Fingers...

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2026/05/17

Tonight’s Reddit terrifying stories include:🖐️ Mr Long Fingers🚪 The Special Knock🪆 The Voodoo Doll'sThese are the kinds of stories that crawl into your mind and stay there long after the video ends. Especially Mr Long Fingers…If you hear noises beyond the steam, DO NOT open your eyes!⚫ Send your ghost stories, creepy experiences, and unexplained pictures to:thedarklingchronicles@gmail.comYour story could be featured in a future episode of The Darkling Chronicles.To read this story for

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00:28:57

#024 - It grabbed her ankle and dragged her down the...

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2026/05/10

Tonight on The Darkling Chronicles, we explore a collection of eerie ghost stories and paranormal encounters shared online through Reddit.From strange experiences in the middle of the night to unsettling sightings inside Spain’s famous Hotel de la Reconquista in Oviedo, these stories dive into moments people still struggle to explain.If you enjoy unsettling true stories, paranormal encounters, and late-night listening, this episode is for you.Got your own ghost story or paranormal experience?Email:

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