Behind locked doors and under layers of redaction, the CIA once ran one of the most disturbing projects in American history. Code-named MK Ultra, it was a sprawling web of experiments in mind control, hypnosis, sensory deprivation, and LSD—all carried out on unsuspecting victims. Students, soldiers, prisoners, even ordinary civilians were pulled into a nightmare they never volunteered for.

In this episode of Beyond the Campfire, Will and Sahil unmask the origins of MK Ultra in the paranoia of the Cold War, tracing how far the agency went in its hunt for psychological weapons. From strange hospital wards to hidden safehouses, from erased memories to shattered lives, the story is stranger—and darker—than fiction.

But buried documents, sudden “suicides,” and unanswered questions suggest the program didn’t simply vanish when it was exposed. How much truth was destroyed, and how much remains locked away? Join us as we step into the shadows of science, secrecy, and the terrifying question: how much control can someone take over a human mind?

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North of Prague, rising from a lonely cliffside, stands a fortress with no military purpose—no water, no kitchens, no defenses facing outward. Instead, its walls and chapel were built to seal something in. This week on Beyond the Campfire, Will and Sahil unlock the legend of Houska Castle, a structure said to cap a bottomless pit that leads straight to Hell itself.

We explore centuries of chilling lore: winged creatures crawling from the darkness, prisoners offered pardons if they dared descend into the abyss, and screams echoing from beneath the stone floors. From medieval superstition to Nazi experiments during the Second World War, the castle has drawn those convinced that what lies beneath is not of this world.

Is Houska merely a gothic curiosity, a monument to fear and faith, or is it a literal gateway to something humanity was never meant to see? Join us as we sift history from horror, folklore from fact, and peer into the pit that still stirs unease in the heart of Europe.

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At sunrise on Peru’s coastal plain, the desert seems empty—until the light tilts, shadows sharpen, and an ancient gallery appears under your feet: a hummingbird poised mid-flight, a spider with perfect symmetry, endless runways of ruler-straight lines scoring the pampa. This week on Beyond the Campfire, Will and Sahil step onto the wind-scoured canvas of the Nazca, tracing paths that only fully reveal themselves from the surrounding hills and the open sky.

We peel back the desert crust to see how the geoglyphs were made—rust-red stones scraped aside to expose pale earth, stakes and cords laying out spirals and angles with startling precision, and centuries of aridity preserving each cut. Then we walk the leading theories: ritual pathways and pilgrimages, water and fertility ceremonies in a harsh climate, and the long-running (and still debated) hints of astronomical alignment.

Finally, we separate wonder from wild claims—the “runways for gods,” the cosmic blueprints, the whispers that won’t die—and come back to the people who carved meaning into a desert that could kill you by noon. Bring water, bring questions, and bring your imagination. Some mysteries don’t need the supernatural; they’re spellbinding because humans made them.

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When the Lowcountry night turns thick as ink, something stirs beyond the veil of sleep. She moves without footsteps, slipping through the smallest cracks, her skinless form hidden beneath a stolen disguise. They call her the Boo Hag—a creature of the Gullah Geechee tradition, feared for the way she rides her victims until the breath is gone and the body lies drained, trembling in the morning light.

In this episode, Will and Sahil travel deep into the lore, exploring how generations have fought to keep her out—porches painted haint blue, salt scattered across thresholds, brooms left by the bed to keep her counting until dawn. We unravel the meaning behind each protection, and the shadowy purpose that drives the Boo Hag to hunt beneath the moon’s gaze.

And when the fire burns low, we bring the legend to life with a chilling original tale, crafted to make you glance twice at the corners of your room before you sleep. Because once you hear her story, you’ll never lie in the dark quite the same way again.

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Some vanish without warning. Others leave behind clues so strange they only deepen the mystery. In this chilling episode, we explore the baffling disappearances of Granger Taylor, Steven Kubacki, and David Lang—three men whose fates defy logic and explanation. From an eccentric mechanic who built a spaceship before stepping into the unknown, to a skier who vanished for over a year without memory of where he’d been, to a farmer who seemingly blinked out of existence before the eyes of his family—each story will send a shiver down your spine.

Were they abducted by forces not of this world? Victims of strange time slips, wormholes, or hidden dimensions? Or do their vanishings hide a truth far darker—and far closer to home—than we’d like to imagine? The evidence is sparse, the theories endless, and the lingering unease impossible to shake.

Join us as we piece together the final moments of these three lives, following the thin threads of fact into the deep abyss of the unexplained. Some doors, once opened, can never be closed. And some disappearances… may not want to be solved.

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In 1977, Camp Scott in Oklahoma was supposed to be a place of joy, laughter, and summer memories for young Girl Scouts. But just one night into the season, it became the scene of an unimaginable horror—three young girls were brutally murdered in their tent. The case remains unsolved, and the camp never reopened. What was meant to be a retreat in nature became a monument of fear and mourning.

Over the years, the land has refused to forget. Visitors report eerie cries echoing through the trees, sudden cold winds on warm days, and the distinct feeling of being watched. Some have seen shadowy figures near the old tent platforms, while others hear the sound of girls giggling—until it turns into screams. The forest has grown thicker around the ruins, but the darkness remains close, pulsing beneath the surface.

In this episode, Steven walks the blood-soaked path of Camp Scott’s history, examining the evidence, the theories, and the chilling paranormal claims. Was this the work of a lone killer… or did something more sinister awaken in those woods that night? Join us, and don't forget to listen closely—you never know who might be whispering just behind you.

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Beneath the scorching Nevada sun lies a rift in the earth that locals have long feared—an ancient, water-filled cavern known as Devil’s Hole. It looks unassuming, a mere opening in the desert rock, but legends say it has no bottom… and it hungers. For centuries, whispers have warned of strange disappearances, cursed waters, and ghostly voices echoing from its depths. Even the government has fenced it off—yet the mystery remains.

Some say Devil’s Hole is connected to a vast underground network of tunnels, stretching hundreds of miles beneath the Earth’s surface. Divers who dared to explore it have vanished without a trace, their bodies never recovered. Scientists blame strong currents—but others believe something far older and darker dwells within. Could it be a gateway? A prison? Or a relic of a forgotten, drowned world?

In this episode, Steven dives deep into the history, horror, and high strangeness surrounding Devil’s Hole. From ancient Paiute legends to modern-day government surveillance, you’ll hear why this seemingly still pool of water is one of the most feared and forbidden places in America. But tread carefully—some things, once uncovered, may never let you go.

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For centuries, the legend of Atlantis has haunted the minds of explorers, philosophers, and occultists alike. Was it a parable told by Plato… or a real civilization swallowed by the sea in a single day and night? In this chilling episode, we journey deep into the murky waters of myth, searching for a lost world that may still lie beneath our oceans—intact, waiting, watching.

We’ll explore the eerie consistencies across cultures—tales of a mighty island empire, of divine punishment, and of advanced technologies long forgotten. From the ghostly ruins off the coast of Bimini to the whispering depths of the Mediterranean, we unravel conspiracy, mysticism, and sightings too strange to ignore. Did Atlantis fall to its own pride, or was something darker at work beneath the waves?

Join us, if you dare, as we open the ancient door to a mystery as deep and dark as the ocean itself. Because some say Atlantis didn’t vanish—it was buried. And some secrets… don’t want to be found.

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Deep in the heart of Transylvania lies a forest that has earned a chilling reputation as the “World’s Most Haunted Woods.” The Hoia Baciu Forest is no fairy tale—it's a tangle of twisted trees, eerie silences, and stories that stretch the limits of belief. Locals and visitors alike have reported vanishing people, ghostly figures, strange lights, and overwhelming feelings of dread. And at the center of it all? A mysterious clearing where nothing grows—known simply as The Dead Zone.

In this episode, Steven and Will trek through the dense fog of folklore, firsthand accounts, and paranormal theory to uncover what makes this Romanian forest so terrifying. We explore reports of time loss, UFO sightings, disembodied voices, and spine-chilling photographs said to show the forest watching back. Is it a natural phenomenon—or something supernatural guarding a gateway to another world?

Whether it's haunted by spirits, cursed by history, or hiding something we’re not meant to understand, Hoia Baciu has earned its name as the Bermuda Triangle of the woods. Grab your flashlight and don't look behind you—we're heading into the trees, and not everyone comes back the same.

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In the warm, turquoise waters of the Bahamas, something ancient is said to stir beneath the waves. Locals whisper about the Lusca—a monstrous, tentacled sea creature lurking deep within the underwater cave systems known as blue holes. Described as part shark, part octopus, and all nightmare, the Lusca has been blamed for strange disappearances, deadly currents, and ocean floor mysteries that remain unsolved.

In this episode, Will and Steven dive deep into Caribbean legend and local lore to uncover the chilling stories behind this aquatic cryptid. From divers who vanish without a trace to sightings of enormous tentacles dragging prey into the depths, we explore the terrifying possibility that the Lusca isn’t just myth—but a survivor from a forgotten world.

Is the Lusca a misidentified sea creature, an exaggeration of natural danger—or is something truly monstrous waiting in the black water below? One thing’s for sure: after this episode, you might think twice before swimming too close to a blue hole.

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