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Join host Sapphire Sandalo, a queer Filipino (Cebuano/Ilonggo) American occultist on a mission to add more empathy and diversity to the paranormal, supernatural, and horror communities through stories and interviews from the Philippines and around the world. Each episode includes true stories that share a theme, with Sapphire's thoughtful commentary weaving them together. To share your story, send an email to story@storieswithsapphire.com | Support the show on Patreon! http://www.patreon.com ...
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A darkly funny journey into the morbid, macabre, gruesome, curious, and unexplained, brought to you by comedians and friends Elyse Willems and Jessica Vasami. If it's creepy, we cover it! Death on cruise ships, nineteenth century superstitions, celebrity death hoaxes, obituary bandits, cursed objects, spontaneous human combustion, zombie apocalypses, screaming mummies, aliens, medical malpractice, cannibalism, serial killers and so much more. New episodes every Tuesday. ***Featured in Apple ...
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Stories With Sapphire on SpectreVision Radio
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Listen to Stories With Sapphire on SpectreVision Radio every other Wednesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy SpectreVision Radio
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As the school year begins, it marks a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. But for some, the past lingers, refusing to let go. The very walls of the school may harbor ghosts of forgotten horrors, and curses that threaten to drag you down. To survive, you must be ready to fight for your future, confronting the darkness that lies ahead. First, t…
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Death By Water: Stories of hauntings near bodies of water
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Are you afraid of the water? (As a non-swimmer, I am) In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing true stories from real people who have witnessed a haunting that was created from a death in the water. Ch 1 - The woman on the bridge, submitted by Christine. I narrate the account of 2 people in the Philippines who witnessed a floating apparition on a bridge…
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As we all soak in the final days of summer, some of us are feeling the wear of the relentless heat and bright sun, while others are seizing every opportunity for one last outdoor adventure. But as we enjoy the dog days of summer, please remember, we aren't the only ones out there. Troublemakers and evil entities are also lurking, eager to have thei…
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The episode that went live last week featured a very creepy story from Marissa Angelique about a haunted home in northern California. So on this week's bonus episode, I revisit 2 of my favorite haunted home stories from past episodes. First, I read a true story about a fishpond business in the Philippines that houses a spirit that refuses to leave.…
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The Hungry Ghost Festival is a time when the gates to the spirit world open and visitors from the other realm can walk the earth. These ghosts are often very hungry, especially those who had violent or tragic deaths. Thankfully there are ways to abate these spirits, by following strict rules and respectfully leaving an offering of food. Just make s…
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The Nanny House: Stories from a haunted home in Northern California
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Marissa Angelique, a professional dancer from the bay area of CA, reached out to me after seeing me on Paranormal Nightshift, a series where real people share their most terrifying paranormal encounters while working the nightshift. The show brought back memories for Marissa, as she had her own horrifying experiences working nights as a babysitter …
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Tales of vengeful spirits and creatures enacting revenge from beyond the grave can be found all over the world. It was often believed that somebody wronged in this life would continue to shadowwalk the earth, stuck in Purgatory until they were able to resolve their issues and dish out punishment to those who’d crossed them. And as with many stories…
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Summertime is perfect for sporting events, whether famous international affairs such as the Olympics or simply friends playing softball in the park. But with many things in life, there can be a darker side to these games. Fierce competition, greed, cheating, people willing to go to any lengths to win. Even at the cost of someone’s life. And when th…
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Explain Yourself: Stories of brief creepy encounters with unidentified figures and spirits
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Back in 2011, my sister's friend took the strangest photo I've ever seen: an unidentified person appeared in the center, with no explanation. So for this week’s episode, I wanted to share true stories from real people who have also witnessed an unexplainable figure, in the hopes that we can find some answers together. Visit storieswithsapphire.com …
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Cops often have to deal with tragic situations. Ask anyone who’s been around the block, and there will be a case that haunts them forever. And for some, that’s not just a figure of speech. When your job is to deal with evil, it’s only natural that sometimes that evil isn’t human at all…Inspired by the latest Neon movie, Longlegs, this week we delve…
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Stories Revisited: Favorite Guest Stories
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In this week's bonus episode, I compiled some of my favorite guest stories from the past 4 years. Ch 1 - How did we end up here? with Cory Choy. Originally aired July 2020 Ch 2 - Dont mess with me, with Lyn Pacificar. Originally aired March 2020 Ch 3 - The woman in the church, with Rachel Marr. Originally aired March 2021 Ch 4 - The man with featur…
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Summer carnivals, amusement parks, boardwalks and arcades. These are places for care-free times enjoying funnel cakes and candy-floss, riding the ferris wheel and trying to win prizes. But while the majority of us these attractions are fun for most people, for others they are nightmares. Afterall, something wicked this way comes… First, an abandone…
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National Parks are found all across America and the world. And although the terrain and wildlife varies greatly, they all have one thing in common - stories. Whether real-life near misses with mountain lions, search and rescue tales gone wrong or even myths and legends involving cryptic cryptids, it takes a brave soul to be a Park Ranger. First, tr…
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Identity Theft: Stories of Shapeshifters and Trickster Entities
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A hot topic right now is the ethics of AI generated images and audio. What these programs are able to mimic can be scarily accurate. But this type of trickery has been going on for a long time…by spirits. People all over the world have been reporting seeing or hearing family or friends in places they actually weren’t. Spirits have already been doin…
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The mere idea of summer fills many of us with nostalgia and anticipation. We look forward to those more care-free months of BBQs, camping trips, swimming and just having fun. But each of those activities also come with a warning. Sometimes, often when we least expect it, it’s not just fireworks that blow up in your face, and instead of a summer of …
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Sometimes, an eerie sensation creeps into our lives, a feeling telling us that we're not alone, as if unseen eyes are upon us. It's said spirits and creatures linger, hidden from our sight, but it doesn’t mean they’re not there, lurking. They call to us from beyond the grave, their intentions unclear. We must listen closely to discern if they are t…
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Stories Revisited: The Intelligent Ball of Light in Joshua Tree, The Twentynine Palms Shadow Man
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A couple weeks ago I went to Twentynine Palms and had some really incredible paranormal experiences that you’ll hear about in the future. While I was out there I was reminded of a couple stories from a few years back. So while the show is still on a break, I wanted to share these stories again - as a reminder of just how freaky the desert is. First…
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Summer is the perfect time for all of us to embrace nature. Camping and hiking offer an escape into the great outdoors. But beware, the wilderness awakens more than just human explorers. As the weather warms, you might be unlucky enough to encounter the supernatural, or any of the hibernating beasts that have come out to play. The wilderness promis…
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In this week's bonus episode, I read an email from Brenda Draper, a Navajo woman in Arizona who's had quite a journey. If you have any advice for Brenda, send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com. Regular episodes will be returning soon, thank you for your patience! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Many of us are so excited to get our first summer time job. It means money for the things we want, and a first stab adulting. But with that comes greuling, sometimes late hours, and new responsibility. These new challenges can open our worlds to the horrors that lurk around us everyday. From encountering dangerous individuals to brushes with the su…
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It’s officially wedding season and love is in the air. So while many gather to celebrate the nuptials of family and friends, there are those that aren't so blinded by love. Some feel the sting of lovesickness, while others bear witness to the haunting grip of obsession. In this season of vows and eternal bonds, beware of the darkness that lurks beh…
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We often have nightmares that can be easily attributed to watching a scary movie or reading a ghost story. But sometimes we get those chilling dreams that cling to our mind and soul, haunting us for days. We can try to find solace in the fact that they are not real. But when the waking world becomes a nightmare, escaping its grasp feels like a dist…
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Small Tales & Emails: I also see Animal Auras, Updates from Ted
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In this week’s minisode, I’ll be reading an email from someone who also sees Animal Auras like Aurora from S5 E4 "Creature Companions", and I have some interesting updates from Ted, who you may remember from S9 E2 "A Haunted Life". Regular episodes will be returning soon! If you'd like to submit an email or story, you can send it to storieswithsapp…
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There are more people than you think who possess the extraordinary ability to bridge the divide between the living and the dead. These mediums offer solace to the grieving, relaying messages from beyond and giving closure to those left behind. But with this gift comes a grave responsibility, because not all spirits are benevolent. Some carry dark s…
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Small Tales & Emails: A Paranormal Life, Frederick Beele
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Regular episodes (and a brand new season) are returning soon! In the meantime, here's another edition of Small Tales & Emails, minisodes where I share your responses and emails to the podcast. Ch 1 - A paranormal life, submitted by Maddie Ch 2 - Beele, submitted by Camas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Sometimes it's hard to tell if what you're feeling is real danger or if it’s your imagination playing tricks on you. It can be easy to mistake your own paranoia for the danger that is truly lurking around you. Those scary thoughts could feel like spirits trying to mess with your head. You'll need to be strong enough to fight off those demons while …
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Small Tales & Emails: Beeping, Reiki correction, Letter from an Atheist
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Regular episodes (and a brand new season) are returning soon! In the meantime, here's another edition of Small Tales & Emails, minisodes where I share your responses and emails to the podcast. Ch 1 - The beeping, submitted by Wrija Ch 2 - Your description of Reiki is inaccurate, submitted by Colleen Ch 3 - Letter from an atheist, submitted by Adam …
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We all have hobbies and interests that bring us joy, from following favorite celebrities to collecting unique items or mastering a craft. Sometimes, these passions can border on obsession. While it's fulfilling to become an expert on something, obsession can spiral into a dangerous fixation and can sometimes go too far. When admiration turns into a…
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So many of us view our home as our sanctuary, a haven where we seek peace from the chaos of the outside world. But whether we realize it or not, we are never truly alone. Within a home’s comforting walls, lurking in the shadows, lies a realm of the unknown. Hauntings and paranormal occurrences shatter our illusion of safety, reminding us that we ar…
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Rest in Chaos: Stories of spirits and ghosts who can't find peace
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"Rest in peace." We say this when somebody passes because we hope that their spirit moves to the other side peacefully. But sometimes that transition is disrupted, resulting in a ghost. In today’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories of spirits who are still lingering on earth, unable to rest. First, I tell the tale of a grandfather ghost who had to de…
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A Spring Break to Forget - terror strikes on the bus, is there a spirit following my cousin, and a haunting visit to Hawaii
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After studying tirelessly or and waiting out the dark cold days of winter, everyone eagerly anticipates Spring break. But it's not always the magical vacation getaway we had wished for. Venturing into unknown places for vacation and disrupting routines often opens your eyes to other realities, revealing a startling truth: paranormal activity and ev…
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This is Small Tales & Emails, where I read your responses to the podcast in between regular episodes. As always, if youd like to submit an email or story, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.com. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing email responses from the Close Calls episode a few weeks ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg…
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Have you ever felt you were trapped in a recurring horror loop, unable to break free? Seeking help, especially when dealing with the paranormal, can be tough because you might feel too far gone for anyone to rescue you. It's like being lost in a dark maze, where even a cry for help gets swallowed by the shadows. You’re faced with the idea of giving…
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Beyond Your Wildest Dreams: Stories of spirits communicating through dreams
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Have you ever had a dream that made you wonder if a spirit was communicating with you? In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing true stories from real people who have. First, I tell the tale of a nursing student who dreamed of a stranger looking for her baby. Then, I recount the time a person saw the same little girl in their dreams for a week. Next…
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