The Whispering Woods : True Ghost Stories & Paranormal Encounters

In January 1993, the quiet Belgian village of Arc-Wattripont became the scene of one of Europe’s most extraordinary modern hauntings. Over two nights, more than a dozen Gendarmerie officers — trained, skeptical law enforcement — witnessed violent poltergeist activity inside the Dubart family home. Furniture slid and lifted, objects launched into the air, and even a mattress levitated while someone lay on it. Despite exhaustive searches, no hoax or natural cause was found. The case, later dubbed “the Devil’s House,” remains unsolved, preserved in official police reports and eyewitness testimony as a chilling reminder that some mysteries defy explanation.

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Research Links:

https://www.cerpi-officiel.com/arc-wattripont.htm

https://www.rtbf.be/article/le-mystere-de-la-maison-hantee-darc-wattripont-10873468

https://www.lesoir.be/art/arc-wattripont-phenomenes-paranormaux-et-poltergeist_t-19930108-Z06T1S.html

https://paranormaldatabase.com/hotspots/arcwattripont.php

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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When darkness descends on the Amazon, the rainforest transforms into a place where folklore breathes and shadows take shape. In this haunted episode, we explore the chilling legends of its most feared and revered spirits – from the child-sized Curupira with backward feet, to the mournful whistler El Tunche, to the towering Mapinguari and the shape-shifting Encantados.

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Research Links:

https://www.kuodatravel.com/legends-and-myths-from-the-peruvian-amazon-rainforest/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Curupira

https://eyesonbrazil.wordpress.com/2009/06/14/curupira/

https://latinfolktales.wordpress.com/2013/09/17/el-tunche-the-mysterious-whistling-man/

https://sumacperu360.home.blog/2021/04/26/el-tunche/

https://www.savacations.com/amazon-river-dolphin-myth-legend-and-facts/

https://www.discoveryuk.com/exploration/mapinguari-the-mythical-creature-of-the-amazon/

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Sarah and Tobie xx

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In 1930s North Kensington, a deadly crash at “Death Corner” sparks tales of a ghostly Number 7 double-decker bus that appears out of nowhere on foggy nights. Witnesses describe a driverless red bus with blinding lights forcing cars off the road – and vanishing without a trace. This narrative follows the true legend of London’s phantom bus, from its first reported sightings and the ensuing panic, through the efforts to debunk and explain it, and its lasting status as one of the capital’s eeriest urban legends.

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Sources:

https://londonist.com/2016/10/londons-phantom-double-decker-bus

https://www.spookyisles.com/the-ghost-bus-of-ladbroke-grove/

https://www.indyrs.co.uk/2007/06/the-phantom-bus-of-ladbroke-grove/

https://archive.org/stream/GraphicHorror/MammothBookOfTrueHauntings_djvu.txt

https://www.spookyisles.com/the-phantom-london-bus-unravelling-an-urban-legend/

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The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Special thanks toSethum83 and ButterBall_89 for allowing us to share their stories.

In this episode, we share two creepy Reddit stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1l9gxi1/can_anyone_help_me_understand_what_i_experienced

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1lvuf85/my_experience_living_in_a_haunted_flat_northern/

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Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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In 1961, a Liverpool city bus on route 79 took a mysterious detour through Wavertree after encountering a diversion sign that shouldn’t have been there. As the bus stalled on a deserted road, nine hooded figures surrounded it—and one reportedly appeared inside without opening a door, hypnotizing the passengers into a trance. Only a teenage girl escaped, bringing police to the scene.

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Research Links:

https://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-wavertree-bus-incident--61093651

https://goodpods.com/podcasts/monster-fuzz-179761/the-wavertree-bus-incident-72278385

https://www.everand.com/podcast/762689089/The-Wavertree-Bus-Incident-The-1961-Wavertree-bus-incident-is-one-of-Liverpool-s-most-peculiar-and-mysterious-urban-legends-The-event-occurred-in-Oc

https://cryptonautpodcast.com/podcast-episodes/368-british-bus-bedlam-phantom-poker-the-burning-damned-and-the-wavertree-incident

https://www.reddit.com/r/Archons/comments/1cl2laz/the_wavertree_bus_incident_bedtime_stories

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Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 14 of 14 Days of Summer Fear.

The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  

In today's episode we share 2 spooky stories.

Special thanks to jajrule and Onerlight for allowing us to share your story.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wugava/i_went_hiking_again_but_i_definitely_wasnt_alone/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/1lyp33f/petrified_and_looking_for_opinions

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 13 of 14 Days of Summer Fear.

The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  

In today's episode we share 1 spooky story.

Special thanks to jajrule for allowing us to share your story.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/wrwq1j/i_shouldnt_have_gone_hiking_alone/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 12 of 14 Days of Summer Fear.

The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories.

Special thanks to jmiller199023, br34kf4s7, and Ok_Adhesiveness8859 for allowing us to share your stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/freehorrorstories/comments/65svkr/truewhitlock_lakes_mystery/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/fleggs/3_months_living_in_a_haunted_cabin/

https://www.reddit.com/r/skinwalkers/comments/1lnj3xv/possible_skinwalker_heard/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/23b863/a_fun_family_weekend_up_at_the_cabinnot_so_much/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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Welcome to Day 11 of 14 Days of Summer Fear.

The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories.

Special thanks to caronormalactivity, Tessa_engen756, KuroKiryuuChan, and Seen_It_Been_There for allowing us to share your stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/12ruoxd/weird_creature_in_south_carolina_mountains/

https://www.reddit.com/r/freehorrorstories/comments/bbehgr/camping_horror_story/

https://www.reddit.com/r/freehorrorstories/comments/3uja1s/the_red_wood_cabin/

https://www.reddit.com/r/freehorrorstories/comments/6a8hmg/true_my_experience_with_a_creature_of_some_kind/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

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Welcome to Day 10 of 14 Days of Summer Fear.

The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  

In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories.

Special thanks to doobydoopy, DumB1onde, Lumpyartichoke030, and Acrobatic_Team_1851 for allowing us to share your stories.

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Stories:

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1jnj5k8/i_live_in_the_heart_of_appalachia_and_this_is/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1lsoi4b/unsettling_experience_in_nw_montana/

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1l7hgti/heard_a_whistle_late_at_night/

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1lbhjsi/my_encounter_with_something_in_the_woods_in/

Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!

Sarah and Tobie xx

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About The Whispering Woods

The Whispering Woods is a UK paranormal storytelling podcast exploring true ghost stories, unexplained mysteries, haunted history and folklore from around the world.

From firsthand paranormal encounters to historical hauntings and centuries-old legends, we bring you atmospheric stories of the strange and unexplained.

Enjoyed this episode? Follow The Whispering Woods on Apple Podcasts or Spotify so you never miss a story.

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