Digest

This episode delves into a variety of unsettling and terrifying tales. It begins with a recommendation for the true crime podcast "Scorned Love Kills" and a mention of the host's appearance on the mystery podcast "Proplexity" for a Halloween special. The narrative then shifts to a series of chilling personal accounts: a couple's encounter with an older apparition of their daughter, a terrifying experience in a remote Minnesota woods with an unknown entity, and a backpacking trip in the Grand Tetons involving a bear and a mysterious creature. Further stories include a person trapped in a bathroom loop, a creepy whisper of "help" in the woods, unexplained muddy footprints leading to a disturbing message, an experience of death and rebirth, an encounter with a mimic in a childhood home, and a dramatic reading of the original "Black Eyed Kids" story.

Outlines

00:00:00

Podcast Recommendations and Halloween Features

The episode kicks off with a recommendation for the true crime podcast "Scorned Love Kills" and announces the host's feature on the mystery podcast "Proplexity" for a Halloween episode, also promoting an upcoming livestream event.

00:01:53

Proplexity's 150th Episode Celebration and Internet Ghost Stories

Host Catra celebrates 150 episodes of "Proplexity" with a collaborative episode featuring other podcasters reading creepy internet stories, previously shared on Patreon.

00:03:28

Unexplained Apparitions and Wilderness Encounters

A couple experiences a "glitch in the matrix" seeing an older apparition of their daughter. Separately, a terrifying encounter occurs in the Minnesota woods with an emaciated figure demanding entry, and a Grand Teton backpacking trip involves a bear and an unsettling creature.

00:21:45

Psychological and Paranormal Traps

A person recounts being inexplicably trapped in a bathroom loop, unable to leave. Another story shares a Reddit tale of hearing a creepy voice whisper "help" in the woods.

00:34:31

Disturbing Home Invasions and Near-Death Experiences

A teenager finds their house covered in muddy footprints leading to their room with a chilling message. A man recounts experiencing his own death and then waking up earlier, alive.

00:41:32

Mimics, Black-Eyed Kids, and Eerie Encounters

A childhood home is the site of paranormal activity, including an attempt by a mimic to lure someone out. The episode concludes with a dramatic reading of the original "Black Eyed Kids" story, detailing an unsettling encounter.

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Q&A

• What is "Scorned Love Kills" about?

  "Scorned Love Kills" is a true crime podcast from ID that investigates stories where love turns deadly due to obsession or betrayal.

• What was the special occasion for the "Proplexity" episode?

  The "Proplexity" episode was a special celebration of the podcast's 150th episode, featuring a collaboration with other podcasters sharing creepy stories.

• What was the strange experience in the "Glitch in the Matrix" story?

  A couple saw a figure resembling their five-year-old daughter, but older, walking through their home, an unexplained apparition that caused fear and confusion.

• What happened to the narrator in the Minnesota woods?

  While alone in a remote cabin during a blizzard, the narrator encountered a tall, emaciated figure with glowing eyes that spoke and demanded entry, causing extreme terror.

• What unusual events occurred during the Grand Teton backpacking trip?

  The couple encountered a grizzly bear and a large, unknown creature, and experienced a terrifying night in their tent with something dragging across it.

• What is the "Trapped in the Bathroom Loop" phenomenon?

  The narrator repeatedly found themselves back in their bathroom after trying to leave, unable to escape the room despite the door being open.

• What is a "mimic" in the context of paranormal stories?

  A mimic is a paranormal entity that imitates familiar voices or sounds, like a family member's voice, to trick someone into revealing their location or opening a door.

• What are "Black Eyed Kids"?

  Black Eyed Kids are mysterious children with entirely black eyes who approach people, often asking to be let into their cars or homes, associated with intense fear.

• What was the chilling detail about the message found on the teenager's door?

  The message detailed specific times and actions, indicating that someone had been standing in the doorway watching the teenager for over two hours.

• What happened to the man who experienced his own death?

  While helping a neighbor move furniture, the narrator fell and experienced his own death, only to wake up 20 minutes earlier, alive and able to prevent the fatal accident.

Show Notes