AFTER DARK | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories
True Crime, Mysteries, Paranormal, Unexplained, True Scary StoriesThe Whispering Woods: After Dark was formerly known as Obscurata.
It is still the place for the darker stories. The unsolved cases, strange disappearances, true crime, occult history, paranormal reports and unexplained events that don’t quite fit anywhere else.
Each episode looks at the stories that linger after the lights go out. Some are rooted in crime. Some in folklore. Some in witness accoun... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 200 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & CultureDocumentary | |||
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Granger Taylor was a gifted mechanic who left behind a note claiming he had gone to board an alien spacecraft and would return in forty-two months. When he vanished into a stormy night in 1980, he left behind one of the strangest disappearance myster... more
France, 1634. In the walled town of Loudun, a group of nuns began to scream, convulse, and claim they were tormented by unseen forces. They said demons spoke through them, twisted their bodies, and named the man responsible.
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In the middle of a crowded airport, a man became convinced he was about to die. Minutes later, he was gone. No one has seen him since.
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Whatever was moving through the countryside it wasn’t behaving like any animal they knew. It ignored the livestock. It appeared in daylight. And it went after people… again and again.
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- Inspirational Scary Podcast!
Greeting’s Sara and Tobi. you feel like my non blood related British family members. Im grateful that I came across the Whispering Woods last November that I’ve been listening to ever since! I wanted to say thank you to both of you. Im writing my 16th book about the tragic origin story that I grew up with in Albuquerque, about one of my favorite Mexican phantoms known as La Llorona. I hope you haven’t forgotten about my paranormal story that I emailed you guys lol
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Apple Podcasts5Ryland Hannum
United Statesa month ago - Very inspirational podcast!!
Greeting’s Sara and Tobi. you feel like my non blood related British family members. Im grateful that I came across the Whispering Woods last November that I’ve been listening to ever since! I’m actually an almost 15 book published book writer. I wanted to say thank you to both of you. Im writing my 15th book about the tragic origin story that I grew up with in Albuquerque, about one of my favorite Mexican phantoms known as La Llorona. keep the great work! I hope you haven’t forgotten about my ... more
Apple Podcasts5Ryland HannumUnited States2 months ago - My Story, my appreciation👻💀
Hi Sara and Toby, this is your paranormal believer friend Ryland Hannum. I just wanted to say to you Sara, I appreciate you emailing me back when I emailed you my paranormal story the other day and I just wanted to let you Know Sara I emailed you back recently to let you know that I’m totally fine with you using my name when in the near future like you told me you would when that you do read and tell my paranormal story on future a whispering woods podcast episode when you get the chance that Im... more
Apple Podcasts4Ryland HannumUnited States4 months ago - Top quality, dark mysteries podcast
This podcast is great in many ways: fascinating stories, the sound editing is professional quality (music appears always at the right moment, volume…) and I really love the host’s (Sarah) voice and diction (perfect pace and tone), you’re “in” the podcast right away and it’s hard to stop listening :D
Apple Podcasts5TheFlyingBeer
United Kingdom7 months ago - She did it again!
I am a Whispering Woods Fanatic. So when I heard Sarah talking about Oscurata,I was so excited.
She did not disappoint.
Sarah has the perfect voice for spinning these scary stories. I highly recommend starting this binge worthy podcast!
Apple Podcasts5Southerngirl73United States8 months ago
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Apple Podcasts | #242 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #49 |  Ukraine/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #148 |  Israel/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is AFTER DARK about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Obscurata curates atmospheric true scary and paranormal stories with a focus on unsolved mysteries, folklore, and eerie true crime. Episodes weave eyewitness accounts, historical legends, and contemporary anecdotes into immersive narratives that explore the darker corners of human experience, often blending folklore from around the world with modern reporting. The show tends to emphasize mood, meticulous storytelling, and a willingness to entertain multiple explanations rather than settle on a single truth, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy thoughtful, slow-burn ghost tales and mystery-driven narratives. A notable strength is its ability to pair traditional storytelling with contemporary curiosities, keeping listeners engaged throu... more
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1. The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories
2. The Dark Paranormal
3. Horror Story: True Paranormal Mysteries and Hauntings
4. True Scary Story
5. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories
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AFTER DARK launched a year ago and published 200 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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