Campfire Files

Step inside the chilling halls of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in Weston, West Virginia. Once a beacon of hope for mental health treatment, it became a place of overcrowding, suffering, and tragedy — and now, one of the most haunted sites in America. From heartbreaking patient stories to spine-tingling paranormal encounters, this episode uncovers the asylum’s dark history and the lingering spirits that refuse to leave

Step into the shadowy world of brujas mystical figures feared, revered, and misunderstood for centuries. From ancient rituals and whispered curses to the modern reclamation of witchcraft as empowerment, we unravel the tangled web of myth, magic, and truth. Are brujas agents of darkness… or protectors of hidden wisdom? The answer lies in the smoke of the candles and the echo of the spell.

With a special guest, we explore the haunted history of Lake Shawnee, a cursed West Virginia campground built on bloodshed, burial grounds, and childhood tragedy. But the ghost stories don’t stop there. Stick around for three eerie bonus legends from forgotten summer camps across the U.S., where campers vanished, spirits wandered, and not everyone made it home.

Because sometimes… the scariest part of summer camp isn’t the woods, it’s the past.

What really happened to Pier Zanfretta on that freezing night in 1978? When the Italian night watchman radioed in, screaming about huge, glowing creatures, no one believed him—until the hypnosis sessions, the polygraphs, and the terrifying details he could never forget. Was he abducted by reptilian aliens, or did he stumble upon a secret meant to stay hidden? In this episode, we dive into one of Europe’s most chilling and controversial UFO abduction cases: the Zanfretta Incident.

Deep in the misty forests and icy waters of coastal Alaska lurks a creature from ancient Tlingit legend—the Kushtaka, or “land otter man.” In this chilling episode, we explore the eerie folklore of this shapeshifting predator, its haunting whistle, and the terrifying fate it offers to those who cross its path. Is it a myth, a metaphor... or something more? Listen—just don’t follow the sound.

Dive into the dark waters of legend and science as we explore three of the ocean’s most fearsome creatures. From the tentacled terror of the Kraken, to the biblical sea serpent Leviathan, and the prehistoric giant Megalodon, we uncover the myths, truths, and mysteries surrounding these legendary beasts of the deep.

Join us tonight for a hike through the Appalachian Mountains to uncover three haunting tales rooted in local legend and eerie truth. Discover the true-crime ghost story of Zona Heaster Shue, whose spirit helped convict her killer. Then, drift into the mystery of the Brown Mountain Lights—strange orbs that dance above the treetops with no earthly explanation. Finally, face the infamous Bell Witch of Tennessee, a spirit so terrifying even President Andrew Jackson fled her wrath. 

Come and join us by the campfire.

In a little bit of a twist, join us tonight to play a little bit of a game. Full of adventure and survival, will Kara survive her first two weeks as a park ranger?

In this chilling episode, we explore the legend of the Mothman — a mysterious winged creature linked to ominous sightings and catastrophic events. From the eerie encounters in Point Pleasant to the collapse of the Silver Bridge, we unravel the myths, theories, and lasting impact of this harbinger of doom.

Why does the number 13 send chills down so many spines? From Friday the 13th to missing hotel floors, today we unpack the origins, cultural quirks, and lasting power of the superstition around the number 13. Join us as we dive into folklore, history, psychology, and pop culture to uncover why this number has such an unlucky reputation—and whether it’s truly cursed.