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Kris Kringle. Saint Nick. Father Christmas. He’s a legend beloved by children around the world for his kindness, jolly temperament and toy-laden sack. But there’s a darker side to Santa Claus lore--and there are a few of us who’ve seen it. Today, we’re sharing stories about scary Santas.  

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Most of us think of them as the stuff of fairy tales and holiday lore. Tiny creatures hammering away on toys and maybe doing a solid for overworked cobblers or else the ethereal beauties in a Tolkein novel. But there are more than a few people who think elves are not only real--they might be closer than you think. 

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Military personnel are trained to follow orders and when it comes to problem-solving, they take a straightforward route. But what happens when something inexplicable--or otherworldly--crosses their path? Today, we’re sharing stories of military encounters with aliens. 

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We like to believe in a clear line that separates humankind from other creatures. Whether it’s our intellect, our capacity for empathy or even our eternal soul, we see ourselves as unique among species. But are animals smarter than we think? And is that separating line much blurrier than we can imagine? Today, we’re sharing stories about animal intelligence. 

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Of all the architecture known to humankind, nothing seems to capture our imagination like castles. From turrets that rise toward the clouds to crumbling mountaintop ruins, one thing is certain: those stone walls hold centuries’ of secrets--many of them unspeakable. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted castles. 

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We’ve been sharing stories with you for over a year--and now you’ve started sending in your own tales from the shadows. Today, we’re doing a bonus episode of allegedly true--and totally spooky--listener stories. 

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The open road is a symbol of freedom and possibility, vanishing into untold adventures just beyond the horizon. But venture down one late at night and you may meet up with more than fellow travelers. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted highways. 

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Those of us who love wandering in the woods know that there’s a dark side to their majestic beauty. Unseen dangers might be lurking in the trail just ahead or peering down at us from towering trees. But as frightened as we might be of encountering a predator, there could be far more terrifying things that dwell in the shadows. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted forests.

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Although they’re often part of our earliest happy memories, there’s something equally unsettling about dolls. Maybe it’s the trickery of their almost human appearance, those forever-staring eyes or frozen smiles. Or maybe it’s a long-buried fear that we might look over at any moment...and find them very much alive. Today, we’re sharing stories about haunted dolls.

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They call it the witching hour--that shadowy place between night and day, where the veil between waking and dreaming seems barely there. Imagine your mind awake, but your body locked in sleep. And then you realize...you’re not alone. Today, we’re talking about sleep paralysis, with special guest Maggie Turner.