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The Flying Terror

In previous episodes, we have explored a number of alleged encounters involving animals of extraordinary and seemingly impossible proportions. These have included cases in which witnesses claim to have been attacked by enormous wolves, oversized...

The Hard Stand Monster

Following the end of the Cold War, numerous incidents once buried within classified military records have gradually entered the public domain, some of which continue to defy explanation. These include disturbing accounts of soldiers confronted by bizarre and seemingly hostile entities, whose appearance bore little resemblance to anything recognisably human. Alongside our sister channel and podcast, Wartime Stories, we have already explored several such encounters. In this episode, we turn our attention to a mysterious entity encountered at an isolated military installation, known to those unfortunate enough to cross its path as the Hard Stand Monster. Join the millions who are already banking fee free with America's #1 Choice for Banking. Head to https://chime.com/bedtime MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG

The Zanfretta Abductions

In December of 1978, an Italian security guard was discovered by his colleagues in a visibly distressed and emotional state, claiming that he had been abducted by extra-terrestrial beings. Those who rushed to his aid that day could have had no inkling that this extraordinary incident would prove to be only the beginning. Over the years that followed, he would allege that he had been taken against his will on numerous further occasions, each encounter seemingly stranger than the last. More remarkably still, a number of independent witnesses would eventually come forward, claiming to have observed events that appeared to support his astonishing account. Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 70% off your first box! Shopify: Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at https://spotify.com/bedtime MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG

Slain by Sasquatch

The Missing 411 phenomenon centres upon a series of unexplained deaths and disappearances that have occurred within the boundaries of America's National Parks. Those who study these cases have proposed a number of possible explanations. Yet no single theory is capable of accounting for every incident. There is, however, a small group of cases that some believe may point towards one particular culprit. In this episode, we will be exploring several disappearances in which it has been suggested that the victims fell prey to Sasquatch. Head to https://forkfulmeals.com/bedtime for 50% off your first order today! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG

The Sullivan County Hauntings

In previous episodes, we have explored a number of locations across the globe where reports of seemingly paranormal activity have emerged with unusual frequency. Amongst the most disturbing have been those associated with enclosed tunnel systems, including the Hoosac Railway Works and the London Underground. In this episode, we turn our attention to another pair of tunnels, where a succession of bizarre and inexplicable incidents gave rise to what are now known as the Sullivan County Hauntings. Chime is not just smarter banking, it is the most rewarding way to bank. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to https://chime.com/bedtime Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 70% off your first box! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monsters of the Old West

Over the years, we have travelled to many places said to harbour an unusually high number of strange and unexplained events. Locations where multiple witnesses claim to have encountered bizarre phenomena, often under circumstances that continue to defy explanation to this day. In this episode, however, our journey takes us not simply to another place, but to another time. To an age of cattle drives, frontier settlements, and dusty trails disappearing into the horizon. An era of cowboys, outlaws, and prospectors. But according to some accounts, these were not the only things roaming the vast landscapes of the American frontier. Join us, as we encounter the Monsters of the Old West. Shopify: Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at https://shopify.com/bedtime Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 70% off your first box! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Kinnula Entity

Despite being a nation steeped in folklore and legend, Finland possesses surprisingly few modern accounts of the mysterious or paranormal. Yet during the early 1970s, the Nordic country became the setting for a series of bizarre UFO encounters that would leave a lasting impression upon those involved. The most disturbing of these incidents centred upon a strange humanoid figure reportedly seen in the forests of central Finland; a being that would later become known as the Kinnula Entity. Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head the https://chime.com/bedtime MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bedtime Stories Interview

In this special episode, Bedtime Stories narrator Richard While sits down with T.G. Campbell of The Bow Street Society for an in-depth conversation covering a wide range of topics related to the paranormal, unexplained phenomena, and the creation of the channel itself. During the interview, Rich discusses several of his own personal experiences, the cases that have fascinated him most over the years, and the mysteries that continue to defy explanation. The conversation also explores the origins of Bedtime Stories, the research and production process behind the episodes, the challenges involved in bringing each story to life, and how the channel has evolved since its creation. Along the way, Rich shares his thoughts on some of the most compelling paranormal cases ever reported, the nature of unexplained phenomena, and why such stories continue to capture the imagination of people around the world. Whether you're a long-time listener or simply curious about what happens behind the scenes, this candid and wide-ranging discussion offers a rare glimpse into the person behind the voice. Interview conducted by T.G. Campbell of The Bow Street Society. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lair of the Leviathan

Stories of monsters lurking within the world's oceans are nothing new, having persisted in folklore and maritime tradition for centuries. In previous episodes, including our sister series Wartime Stories, we have examined some of the most notorious examples. Yet despite centuries of exploration, the deep remains one of the least understood environments on Earth. Vast stretches of the ocean floor have never been seen by human eyes. Perhaps it should come as no surprise, then, that some still believe unimaginable things may be hiding down there, within a cold and unforgiving realm known simply as the Lair of the Leviathan. Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to https://ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 70% off your first box! Start your business today with the industry's best business partner, Shopify. Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Wednesday Strangler

In previous episodes, we have explored cases in which alleged serial killers were never identified, nor convicted of the horrific crimes they were believed to have committed. The same would prove true in the case of a modern-day murderer thought to have been responsible for the deaths of at least seven female victims in rural Japan. A killer whose disturbing and highly distinctive methods would ultimately earn him the chilling nickname, 'The Wednesday Strangler'. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Pecos Triangle

The North American continent is vast and often unforgiving, containing countless remote regions where visitors can all too easily come to harm. One such place lies deep within the American state of New Mexico, in a sprawling belt of wilderness situated between two immense national forests. It is a lonely and isolated landscape, harsh in both climate and terrain, where numerous people have disappeared under mysterious circumstances over the years. Many were never seen again, their souls long gone by now, but far from forgotten. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Join the millions who are already banking fee free today. Head to https://chime.com/bedtime Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Ilkley Moor Alien

On the morning of 1st December 1987, a man walking alone across Ilkley Moor in Yorkshire claimed to encounter something he could not explain. Through the mist and silence of the moor, he reported seeing a strange, humanoid figure watching him from a distance. Acting on instinct, he raised his camera and captured a single photograph of the being before it vanished from sight. The image he produced would go on to spark decades of debate, drawing both curiosity and scepticism in equal measure. Was this fleeting encounter genuine evidence of something otherworldly, or simply a carefully constructed hoax that has endured far longer than expected? Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial today at https://shopify.com/bedtime Head to https://Ollie.com/BEDTIME, tell them all about your dog, and use code BEDTIME to get 70% off your Welcome Kit when you subscribe today! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Mandela Effect

Is the very essence of our reality shifting in ways we cannot comprehend? Are there subtle forces at work, altering events, memories, and the world around us without our awareness? Have you ever noticed details that seem familiar but different, moments you are certain happened one way, yet records say otherwise? Could something be quietly influencing the past, or is it a collective trick of perception? Perhaps these strange occurrences are not random at all, but part of a pattern that hints at a deeper mystery; something now known as The Mandela Effect. Go to https://brooklynbedding.com and use my promo code BEDTIME at checkout to get 30% off sitewide! MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Horror of Alcatraz

America's turbulent past has left behind countless locations said to be haunted by those who lost their lives there. From the victims of catastrophic disasters and fatal accidents, to soldiers and civilians killed in times of war, and those who fell prey to notorious murderers, the country's history is steeped in tragedy. Yet it is often the places where such killers were ultimately confined that have given rise to some of the most disturbing accounts of all. Amongst them is the story we will be examining in this episode; The Alcatraz Horror. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Head to Chime.com/bedtime where Bedtime Stories listeners can earn up to an extra $350. Ollie. Feed the Obsession. Go to ollie.com/bedtime and use code bedtime to get 60% off your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hinterkaifeck

In 1922, six people were brutally murdered at a remote German farmstead, their bodies discovered in bloodied bedclothes after suffering repeated blows to the head. The isolated nature of the property only deepened the mystery, leaving investigators struggling to determine who could have carried out such a savage attack. Was it the work of a deranged killer, an escalating family feud that turned deadly, or something more calculated, perhaps even politically motivated? More than a century later, the truth of what happened at Hinterkaifeck remains frustratingly out of reach. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Star People

There have been countless reports of alleged encounters with extraterrestrial beings over the years. Most involve a single witness describing a strange sighting that lasted only a few fleeting moments before disappearing again. But the cases that attract the greatest attention are those in which multiple people, often unknown to one another, come forward with accounts that appear to describe the same phenomenon. Separate incidents unfolding across different locations, yet connected by a series of striking similarities. Such was the situation that began to unfold in rural Wyoming during the mid–1970s. A sequence of bizarre encounters that would eventually lead witnesses to claim they had come face to face with a mysterious race of beings known only as The Star People. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Wraith of Trench Pool

Whilst cycling to work in the early hours of the morning, a young man found himself confronted by a chilling apparition near the dark waters of Trench Pool. What began as a single terrifying encounter soon escalated into something far more disturbing, as the figure continued to stalk him for weeks afterwards; a haunting presence he would come to know as The Wraith of Trench Pool. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Enemy Unexplained

The Vietnam War was a conflict defined by brutality and uncertainty. Dense jungle concealed ambushes, artillery shattered the night, and young soldiers were forced to fight an enemy they could rarely see. It was a war of exhaustion, paranoia and relentless fear. Yet for some who served there, the Viet Cong were not the only threat moving through the trees. In whispered accounts that surfaced years later, they spoke of another presence in those jungles; an enemy unexplained. MUSIC Tracks used by kind permission of Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Tracks used by kind permission of CO.AG Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices