After a difficult breakup, Jeff finds himself stuck in a rut. One lonely night on the streets of Boise, Idaho, he meets a strange young woman dressed in blue, and their chance encounter changes both of their paths forever.

This episode features guest narration by Zoshi. 

Content warning: None

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Dr. Tanner meets with a new patient who is far more than he seems to be. Will her previous sessions with a troubled young man thrust her into a conspiracy that may be out of this world? 

Content warning: Horror, mental illness, and strong language. 

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Gary, a seasoned urban explorer, takes his friend Shannon on her first trip into an unexplored area. What begins as a fun night quickly turns into terror in the dark depths of the Seattle underground. 

Content warning: Horror, gore, claustrophobia, and strong language. 

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At the Merchant's Cafe and Saloon in Seattle, WA, Ed is drowning his sorrows when he remembers the origin of the strange doll behind the counter. Ed's risky choice descends into a cautionary tale from an unlikely teacher.

Content warning: Horror, alcoholism, and death.

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After a night on the town, Nicole and Courtney visit the Hotel Sorrento. The evening of fun descends into madness as the pair receive some unexpected room service of the supernatural variety.

Content warning: Horror, violence, mental illness, drug use, and murder.

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Welcome to our new anthology series, Tales of the Dark Northwest, which will be released monthly to bridge the gap between our normal season content. 

Steve and Holly travel to the haunted Thousand Steps leading to the old Greenwood Cemetery in Spokane, Washington, for a pre-Halloween adventure. Unfortunately, the couple gets more than they bargained for, stepping into the unknown on their journey.

Content warning: Horror, strong language, and suicide.

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The Paranormal Pulse returns to the Old Cascade Tunnel for the final confrontation with the spirits of Wellington. Will our young friends get closure after their long and traumatic journey, or will this be the end of the amateur ghost hunters

Content warning: Horror, dangerous situations, death, and strong language

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We will return in January with Tales of the Dark Northwest, a monthly anthology series. Season 2 premieres in the fall of 2026.

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The Paranormal Pulse is confronted by Ranger Hill in a grim showdown before returning to the Old Cascade Tunnel to uncover more of the hidden dangers at the site. Things begin to unravel as the truth lurking beneath the surface is revealed.

Content warning: Horror, kidnapping, violence, sounds of death, gunshot sound effects, mental illness, and strong language

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Back in 1910, we witness the tragic fate of the passengers at Wellington, WA, and uncover how their story may tie into the present. In the modern day, the Paranormal Pulse returns to the Iron Goat Trail where a familiar face awaits them, one more incensed than ever before.

Content warning: Horror, misogyny, disaster, death, mental illness, and strong language

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The team returns to Andy’s house to research the 1910 tragedy at Wellington, WA, and how it connects to their current predicament. Newly acquired information opens a window to the past where the details of the days leading up to the disastrous avalanche outside the Old Cascade Tunnel unfold.

Content warning: Horror, misogyny, and strong language

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