Why do kids say the creepiest things so casually?

This week, we’re reading creepy Reddit stories about children who claim to remember past lives, see mysterious people, predict events before they happen, and say things they definitely shouldn’t know.

Some are paranormal. Some are surprisingly wholesome. And some are just kids being unintentionally terrifying.

Stay cozy. Stay curious. 🕯️✨

What are pale crawlers, and why do so many people describe seeing something so similar?This week, we're diving into creepy crawler encounters from Reddit. From a pale, gaunt face staring through a basement window to a 7–8 foot tall humanoid spotted on all fours in a neighborhood near Cleveland, Ohio.We also get into some of the theories surrounding crawlers, including whether they could be an undiscovered species adapted to living in caves, something supernatural, or simply strange encounters that have a more normal explanation.What do you think crawlers are? Let us know your theory in the comments. 👀Have a strange experience of your own? Send your story to [email protected]. We'd love to include it in a future episode!Stay cozy. Stay curious.🕯️

In Episode 27, we explore paranormal stories connected to September 11th, including a listener’s unexplained encounter near Ground Zero, eerie experiences from workers at the World Trade Center, and a premonition that may have saved a man’s life at the Pentagon.

Were these ghosts, residual energy, premonitions, or something we still don’t understand?

🕯️ Have a paranormal or unexplained story of your own? Email us at [email protected] for a chance to have it featured on the podcast. You can always request to remain anonymous.

Stay cozy. Stay curious. 🕯️

What happens when the people trained to stay calm in dangerous situations encounter something they can’t explain?

This week on Candlelight Curiosities, Maggie and Michael dive into creepy stories from police officers, search and rescue workers, park rangers, and Yosemite National Park.

One police officer watches his partner question a mysterious woman he can't see—before something jumps onto their patrol car and leaves scratches across the roof. A rescued hiker claims a big man with black eyes is following their search party through the forest. And deep in Yosemite's history, we uncover stories of haunted hotels, mysterious cries coming from Grouse Lake, and the bizarre legend of a nearly seven-foot-tall mummy.

Are these paranormal encounters, folklore passed down through generations, or stories with perfectly normal explanations?

Listen and decide for yourself.

Have a strange or unexplained story you'd like us to read on the podcast? Send it to [email protected].

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The Appalachian Mountains are full of stories about strange voices, unexplained encounters, and rules you’re warned never to break. But what happens when something in the woods starts calling your name?

In Episode 25 of Candlelight Curiosities, we’re diving into creepy Reddit stories from Appalachia involving possible mimics, mysterious voices, and encounters that blur the line between coincidence and something paranormal.

🌲 A honeymoon in Gatlinburg takes a terrifying turn when a couple hears something outside calling both of their names.

🕯️ A childhood encounter on a West Virginia farm leads to stories of an entity the family calls “the witch”—something known for screaming, crying, mimicking voices, and appearing near the woods.

⛺ A camper wakes to the sound of her best friend calling her name from directly outside her tent. The problem? Her friend says she never left her own tent.

Are these stories explainable by wildlife, dreams, and people playing terrifying pranks—or is there something much stranger hiding in the Appalachian woods?

Have a creepy, paranormal, unexplained, or downright bizarre story of your own? Send it to [email protected] for a chance to have your story read and discussed on a future episode of Candlelight Curiosities.

Stay cozy. Stay curious. 🕯️✨

Have you ever had a gut feeling so strong that you knew something was wrong before you had any reason to?

This week, we're exploring ESP, intuition, precognition, and creepy sixth sense stories where an unexplained warning may have saved someone's life.

From a terrifying feeling inside a gas station bathroom to an inexplicable urge to stop at a green light and a stranger trying to lure a couple into an abandoned building, these stories leave us wondering where instinct ends and something paranormal begins.

Is our subconscious simply better at detecting danger than we realize? Or could these warnings come from somewhere—or something—else?

If you've ever trusted a gut feeling that turned out to be right, send us your story. We'd love to feature listener experiences in a future episode.

Stay cozy. Stay curious. 🕯️✨

Something runs across a roof in the middle of the night. A family moves into a flat where lights switch themselves on, objects move without explanation, and a child is terrified of “the man” in the hallway. Then, two friends standing near a dark field independently hear a mysterious man's voice whisper directly into their ears.This week, we're diving into three allegedly true paranormal stories and asking the obvious question: when multiple people experience the same unexplained phenomenon, can you still dismiss it as imagination?Plus, Maggie shares a similar experience of hearing an unexplained whisper—and why she thinks an old mirror may have had something to do with it.If you've ever experienced something you still can't explain, we'd love to hear your story in the comments. We may even feature it in a future episode.Stay cozy. Stay curious 🕯️✨

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This week we're heading to one of California's most infamous haunted locations: Black Star Canyon.

We explore the canyon's violent history, the urban legends that refuse to die, and the chilling encounters people claim to have experienced after dark. From mysterious doppelgängers and strange lights to reports of occult gatherings and eerie sounds echoing through the canyon, we break down what's supported by history, what's likely folklore, and what still leaves us questioning.

Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode is less about proving ghosts exist and more about asking why certain places earn such terrifying reputations—and whether the real monsters might be entirely human.

Light a candle... and stay curious. 🕯️

If you've ever visited Black Star Canyon or experienced something unexplainable, and would like us to feature it on a future episode, send it to: [email protected].

New episodes every Wednesday.

This week we're diving into another collection of unsettling Reddit stories that make you question what's real.

A family spots a creature watching them from the top of a tree. A teenager encounters a mysterious seven-foot figure outside their kitchen window before enduring months of horrifying sleep paralysis. Plus, more eerie encounters that still don't have satisfying explanations.

Were these paranormal experiences, tricks of the mind, or something else entirely? Join us as we discuss the stories, debate the possibilities, and explore the mystery together.

Light a candle... and stay curious.

Some encounters stay with you forever.

This week we're reading unsettling Reddit stories from people who are convinced they came face-to-face with something evil. From an eerie woman who never blinked to a terrifying stranger in the woods, we ask the question:

Were these people experiencing drugs, mental illness... or genuine demonic encounters?

Join us as we explore intuition, possession, paranormal theories, and why some people seem to radiate an unexplainable darkness.

If you have a spooky story, alien encounter, paranormal experience, or unexplained mystery you'd like us to feature, send it to:

[email protected]

New episodes every Wednesday.

Light a candle... and stay curious