In the forests of Brazil and Peru, a monstrous beast, with a roar like thunder and a distinctive stench, stalks the unwary.

Enjoy an original spooky story from Jawahara...and discover some of the lore accompanying it. If you enjoy a good, old-fashioned scary story, this episode is for you.

In the snowy reaches of the Himalayas, high above the world, lives an elusive and fascinating creature.

Aitzaz and Karim are two ordinary humans who did extraordinary things. Do you know of any such heroes?

Today, I bring you two inspirational stories of two ordinary young men who did extraordinary things. These are the stories of Aitzaz Hasan Bangash and Karim-ul-Haque. On Kissa: A Story Podcast.

Have you ever wondered how the legend of Shang-ri-la entered our consciousness? Discover how the novel Lost Horizon by James Hilton helped create our concept of a perfect utopia. This thrilling adventure tale blends story-telling with the fundamental questions about the human experience.

Two abandoned, cursed, perhaps even haunted places, from the global South. Discover two stories: from the Philippines and India. Kissa: A Story Podcast returns for Season 3 with Episode 18.

A killer with a recorded kill count of 436 stalks women and girls in the forests of India in the early 20th century. Discover more about this beast and find out what finally stopped its viscious killing spree?

For Valentine’s Day discover two love stories older and more famous around the world than Romeo and Juliet. Shirin-Khusro-Farhad and Laila-Majnu. If you are not from the global south, these love stories might be totally new to you. But, for those who grew up with them, they are part of the DNA of romance, love, and, sacrifice that bind us all.