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 | Weekly | Episodes | 207 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DocumentarySociety & CultureTrue Crime | |||
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In this British UFO episode, we explore four strange cases where ordinary nights became something far harder to explain.
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In 1988, Bob and Lesa Cranmer moved their family into a large old house on Brownsville Road in Brentwood, Pennsylvania, believing they had found their dream home. But over the years, the family claimed the house became the centre of violent supernatu... more
In February 1994, thirty-one-year-old Gloria Ramirez was rushed to Riverside General Hospital in California while gravely ill with advanced cervical cancer. As doctors and nurses fought to save her, staff began noticing strange details.
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In the 1970s, Bashir Kouchacji survived being kidnapped and tortured in Beirut after his captors accused him of being a CIA agent. Years later, after rebuilding his life in America, the phone began to ring. At first there was only silence, then laugh... more
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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 States2 months 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 States3 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 | #153 | United States/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #150 |  Ireland/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #159 |  Belgium/Society & Culture/Documentary |
Apple Podcasts | #195 |  Ukraine/Society & Culture/Documentary |
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What is AFTER DARK about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A collection of chilling true stories, paranormal accounts, and historical mysteries anchored in unsolved cases, supernatural folklore, and eerie folklore. Episodes often blend archival research, eyewitness testimony, and expert context to weigh belief against skepticism, offering a dark, atmospheric listening experience that ranges from hauntings and possessions to disappearances and eerie historical events. The show tends to emphasize human fear, cultural narratives, and the ways communities cope with unexplained phenomena, all delivered in a soothing, engaging narration that keeps listeners hooked between scares and deeper questions.
Noteworthy strengths include high-quality sound design, meticulous storytelling, and a willingness to ex... more
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1. The Whispering Woods : Real Life Ghost & Paranormal Stories
2. The Dark Paranormal
3. Scary | A Paranormal Podcast
4. Haunted UK Podcast: History, Hauntings and the Unexplained
5. The Night Owl: True Ghost Stories
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AFTER DARK launched a year ago and published 207 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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