The spirits that inhabit the land are often overlooked in conversations regarding ghosts and the paranormal, but they’re a very present aspect of everyday life, especially in the Philippines.  So for this week’s episode, I’d like to share true stories from real people who have had encounters with spirits of the land in the Philippines. Ch 1: The kapre in the mango tree, submitted by Bison. I narrate the tale of a young woman’s brush with a tree spirit. Ch 2: Don't throw rocks, with Ethan from the Tabi Tabi Podcast. She tells us of the time her brother was punished by a ground dwelling creature. Ch 3: Mountains out of anthills. I share my aunt’s story about a vengeful duwende. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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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 storieswithsapphire@gmail.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the last episode of the year, I read and respond to your listener mail! Thank you to everyone who has listened to and supported the show in 2020, I truly appreciate it. If you'd like to submit a story or ask a question, send an email to StoriesWithSapphire@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lopaka Kapanui runs the ghost tour Mysteries of Hawaii. He is an endless well of supernatural stories and Hawaiian paranormal history. In this week's episode, you'll hear about what led to his spiritual awakening and learn more about the Night Marchers. Mysteries of Hawaii https://www.mysteries-of-hawaii.com/ For Friday evening ghost stories from Hawaii at 7 pm HST https://www.facebook.com/MysteriesofHonolulu/ Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/mysteriesofhawaii/ https://twitter.com/MysteriesHawaii --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Clelland has dedicated his life to studying the connection between owls, UFOs, and death. This was an incredibly eye-opening conversation, one that changed the way I think about these birds, and even led to my own owl synchronicities. To learn more about Mike's work, visit https://hiddenexperience.blogspot.com and https://www.messengersthebooks.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Humans, by nature, are territorial creatures. Whether it’s a seat at a coffee shop or our lane on the freeway, we make it known with our bags or car horns when we have claimed a space. But there are non human entities that are territorial as well. So what happens when humans and spirits claim the same space? Who does it truly belong to? On this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories that discuss the concept of territory. First, I read a true story about a fishpond business in the Philippines that houses a spirit that refuses to leave. Then, we’ll hear from Greg Mania, who worked at a consignment shop with an easily disturbed resident. And finally, I share a true story about a boy whose life was changed when he witnessed the Smoke Man. Chapter 1: The Kamatayan, by Maenquin Chapter 2: Put The Doll Back, with Greg Mania Chapter 3: The Smoke Man, by Jake Check out Maenquin's graphic design and artwork https://www.maenquin.com/ Check out Greg's book Born To Be Public https://www.clashbooks.com/new-products-2/greg-mania-born-to-be-public --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I usually share true tales on this show, but this week I wanted to share the original stories I wrote for the Grand Rapids Library Halloween special for October 2020. Enjoy! Chapter 1: Beware of Kuchisake-Onna, by Sapphire Sandalo Chapter 2: The Heartless Man, by Sapphire Sandalo and Adam Sinker Chapter 3: Where Heaven and Hell Intersect, by Sapphire Sandalo and Adam Sinker --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What comes to mind when I say the word “ghost”? For most people, a ghost is the spirit of a person who has passed. But ghosts are not limited to that one definition. They can be an energy stealing force, the personification of unresolved trauma, or the representation of our mental state. In this episode, I’ll be sharing real stories from real people who have encountered these types of inhuman ghosts. First, I read the story of a witch who was in a budding relationship that was more than toxic. Then, we’ll hear of a mysterious entity that’s been following someone around for years. And finally, I speak with a man who seems to attract spirits of all kinds. Chapter 1: His Little Devil, by Hiro Chapter 2: Followed, by Jackknife Chapter 3: What I Saw In The Darkness, with Ziek Martinez Check out Ziek's band Frantic Romantic https://franticromanticmusic.com/ https://m.facebook.com/FranticRomanticMusic408/ http://instagram.com/franticromanticmusic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There is nothing more classically horror than a haunted house. The thought of your safe space being invaded by an otherworldly force is enough to make anyone lose sleep. This week’s episode is dedicated to those who have had to deal with uninvited house guests. First, I speak with a woman who kept finding things in her apartment rearranged every time she would return home. Then, we’ll learn about a man named Mr. Smith. And finally, we’ll visit a home in Michigan with a restless presence. If you have a story you’d like to submit, visit storieswithsapphire.com Chapter 1: Someone's Been In Here, with Becky Garcia Chapter 2: Mr. Smith, with Cheri Passell Chapter 3: Strangers In My Home Chapter 4: The Lonely Girl --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome back to Stories With Sapphire! I’d like to begin this short and sweet season by sharing the enlightening experiences of Nida: a yoga therapist, psychiatrist, and psychic. As a practical woman of science and a highly intuitive medium, she has an incredibly unique worldview and perspective on death, which I find comfort in and hope you will too. Submit your stories at www.storieswithsapphire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The show is on hiatus until further notice :(  Links mentioned: https://www.twitter.com/awkwardsapphirehttps://www.instagram.com/awkwardsapphirehttps://www.twitch.tv/sapphiresandalohttps://www.openpathcollective.org --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When the sun goes down and the moon controls the sky, it’s almost as if the rules of our physical world change. In this week’s episode, I share stories of the unexplainable things that can happen at night. First, a young man tries to astral project for the first time. Then, I speak with a man who had one of the most bizarre childhood experiences I’ve heard. And finally, I share a heartwarming story of a woman who receives a message from her friend in a dream. Chapter 1: Out of body, out of mind, by Mike Nevada Chapter 2: How did we get here? (with Cory Choy) Chapter 3: My Gothic soul mate, by Marie Conway Check out Cory's work: https://www.silversound.us/ https://www.mobilizehere.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 MaddieCh 2 - Beele, submitted by Camas Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

American history is a horror story - for Black people, indigenous people, and people of color. And yet mainstream horror cinema has vastly left these groups out of the picture, both on and behind the screen. In this week’s episode, I speak with horror writer Johnny Compton about why that might be, and how we can change that. Follow Johnny's Work https://www.twitter.com/comptonwrites https://www.johnnycompton.com https://www.healthyfears.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are visitors, passing through locations and through people’s lives. This week’s episode is about the visits that have a life changing impact on us. First, I speak with Brian J. Cano, paranormal investigator, about the most terrifying place he’s ever visited. After that, I speak with a friend who was visited by mysterious lights in the desert. And finally, Shelby Scott, host of "Scare You To Sleep", tells her experience of passing through the Vicksburg battlefield. Chapter 1: The Grand Midway Hotel, with Brian J. Cano Chapter 2: Brought To Life Chapter 3: Joshua Tree Chapter 4: Vicksburg, with Shelby Scott Follow Brian https://www.twitter.com/brianjcano Listen to Scare You To Sleep https://www.scareyoutosleep.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I’d always known that my great grandfather, Marciano Calderon (Mars for short) died in World War 2, but I didn’t know much else. Then, when I was texting my mom about my podcast, she asked if she ever told me the story of how they found Lolo Mars’ body. She hadn't, and so my mom reached out to her aunt (my Lola Terrie) to make sure she had all the details right. Then, she emailed me my great grandmother’s memoir page by page, so I could also get her perspective of the story. And so, with my grandmother and Lola Terrie’s permission, I’d like to tell you a story of the brutality of war, and of my great grandfather’s last moments, as told by my great grandmother, with some edits for clarity. To see photos of my great grandparents, visit https://www.storieswithsapphire.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s something about tattoos that provokes a strong reaction. Sometimes that reaction is admiration, for the pain tolerance of its wearer. Other times its aberration, disgust that anyone would taint their bodies in such a way. But for indigenous Filipinos, receiving batok (a traditional tattoo) was a spiritual event; a ceremony. In this episode, I want to undo any negative stereotypes surrounding tattoos by sharing its history beyond Western sensibilities, and speaking with Lane Wilcken, one of the very few recognized mambabatok (tattoo ritualists) in the world. He shares the cultural significance of batok, as well as the intense and sometimes disturbing paranormal encounters he’s had during ceremonies. Chapter 1: You Wanna Look Like A Gangbanger? Chapter 2: Stories With Lane Chapter 3: Intuition Learn more about Lane and his work. https://www.lanewilcken.com https://www.instagram.com/lanewilcken --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we think of historical movements in American history, people of color are typically excluded from the narrative. And as non-black allies, we need be aware of how to make our allyship more inclusive. In this episode, me and my guest Mindy Scott (Femlore Podcast) will be going over these movements. We are not experts on the topic and simply want to share what we’ve learned, and so we welcome any feedback or corrections. Follow Mindyhttps://www.instagram.com/mindycityyhttps://www.instagram.com/femlorepodcast Follow Monique Meltonhttps://www.instagram.com/moemotivate The Racist Roots of Fighting Obesityhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-racist-roots-of-fighting-obesity2/ Jane Elliott | A Class Dividedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mcCLm_LwpE Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie | We should all be feminists TED Talkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S6ufvYWTqQ0 --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whether domestic, wild, or spiritual, animals of all kinds play a huge role in our lives. In this week’s episode, I share my parents’ encounter with a spiritual bird, and I chat with Em Lock, better known as Emzotic, who not only has a terrifying paranormal experience but a vast well of animal knowledge that can teach us how to be more empathetic and open minded humans. Chapter 1: The Sparrow Spirit Chapter 2: Our Companions, with Emzotic Chapter 3: Creepy Creatures, with Emzotic -- Justice For Breonna Taylor: https://justiceforbreonna.org/ Justice For Rayshard Brooks: https://www.marieclaire.com/politics/a32878622/justice-for-rayshard-brooks/ -- Follow Emzotic https://www.instagram.com/emzoticofficial https://www.twitter.com/emzoticofficial https://www.youtube.com/emzotic --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Stories With Sapphire, I love sharing stories about Filipino culture, but it no longer feels appropriate to continue doing so without addressing our community’s issues with colorism and anti-blackness. This is my way of learning how to handle these conversations better with certain family members who disagree with me, and I hope hearing other people's stories helps you start these difficult conversations as well. Articles mentioned in this episode: Inheritance Magazine"Finding Our Place" - https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/finding-our-place"Black Pain and Korean Empathy" - https://www.inheritancemag.com/stories/black-pain-and-korean-empathy Sojourners"Comfortable in My Own Skin" - https://sojo.net/magazine/january-2020/comfortable-my-own-skin Ways to commemorate Breonna Taylor's life for her birthday: Sign The Petition - https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor Donate to her family's GoFundMe - https://gf.me/u/x6ngqj Donate to the Louisville Community Bail Fund - https://actionnetwork.org/fundraising/louisville-community-bail-fund/ More links: https://msha.ke/30flirtyfilm/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the endlessly debated topic: what actually happens when we die? We may never know for sure, but until then, all we have are stories - the experiences of those who have caught a glimpse of the other side. In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from my Tita (a nurse with an incredible gift) and psychic medium June Ahern, whose near death experience sent her on her spiritual path. Chapter 1: The Messenger Chapter 2: I Want To Go Back Chapter 3: The Other Side, with June Ahern Learn more about June's work and order her books https://www.juneahern.com Listen to Somewhere In The Skies Podcast https://www.somewhereintheskies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the show is on a break until Season 2, I'd like to read for you Edgar Allan Poe's classic tale, "The Masque of the Red Death," a story that was written in 1842 and yet has found relevance in our world today. Don't be like Prince Prospero - here are some simple ways you can help others during this pandemic: - Donate money, supplies, or food to local charities providing relief for those affected by the pandemic (make sure to find out what's most needed first) - Order lunch for frontline workers at your local hospital (make sure to call ahead) - If you are young and healthy, volunteer to run errands or deliver supplies to the elderly or immunocompromised - Foster an animal from your local animal shelter - Donate blood More helpful links:Here's How To Help During CoronavirusA Guide to Helping and Getting Help During The Coronavirus CrisisHow To Help Your Community During the Coronavirus Crisis9 Ways to Help Others During the Coronavirus PandemicHow to Help Restaurants, Hospitals, People During the Coronavirus Outbreak --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While Stories With Sapphire is on a hiatus until May 20th, I wanted to share the work of some of my friends and fellow independent podcasters that I know you'll love listening to during lockdown! Check out their shows and show them some love! In order of appearance: Euphomet - with Jim Perryhttps://www.euphomet.com Scare You To Sleep - with Shelby Scotthttps://www.scareyoutosleep.com American Hysteria - with Chelsey Weber-Smithhttps://www.americanhysteria.com Deliver Us From Disney - with Whitney Moore and Ani Bakerhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/deliver-us-from-disney/id1489756165 Confessions of the Creative Kind - with Jess Kovichttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/confessions-of-the-creative-kind/id1458327472 The Q Files - with Shane McClelland and Lori Gumhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-q-files/id1484292666 Monsters Among Us - with Derek Hayeshttps://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com Somewhere in the Skies - with Ryan Spraguehttps://www.somewhereintheskies.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 WrijaCh 2 - Your description of Reiki is inaccurate, submitted by ColleenCh 3 - Letter from an atheist, submitted by Adam Lombardo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New episodes every Wednesday!  Subscribe on YouTube: www.youtube.com/sapphiresandalo Follow on Twitch: www.twitch.tv/sapphiresandalo --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first season finale of Stories With Sapphire is about the threats that are invisible to some, and painfully real to others. I know I may not be able to make you all believers of the supernatural, but I hope, at the least, to make you believers of people. Chapter 1: Bloody George Mackenzie, by Charlie, https://www.instagram.com/charliedrawsjourney Chapter 2: Get Down, with Linda Lower Chapter 3: It Might Still Be Here, with Robyn Alezanders, https://www.facebook.com/robyn.alezanders Listen to Scare You To Sleep https://www.scareyoutosleep.com Listen to The Adaptables https://www.readitforward.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re all familiar with the image - a woman in all white, with long hair covering her face. It’s common in movies and ghost stories - but why? In this week’s episode, I’ll be sharing stories from those who have encountered a woman in white... and lived to tell the tale. Chapter 1: She Wants My Baby, written by Aimy Chapter 2: It Was You All Along, with Cheri Passell Chapter 3: The Horror at The Great Star Theater, with Ying Listen to Guide To The Unknown https://www.gttupod.com https://www.youtube.com/talkbomb Watch The Haunted Bay https://www.youtube.com/user/TheHauntedBay --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Supernatural occurrences often happen among those with whom we have close relationships, whether it’s our friends, significant others, or, most commonly, our family. What I love about these stories is that they reveal this unseen, unexplainable force that connects us. In this episode, you’ll meet sisters Brittany and Melissa, whose family communicates through symbols from the other side, as well as Jim Perry, host of the Euphomet podcast, whose relationship with the paranormal runs deep in his blood. Chapter 1: Red Sheets, Eggs, and Light, with Brittany and Melissa Rochford Chapter 2: My Inheritance Chapter 3: Passing Of The Torch, with Jim Perry (Euphomet (https://www.euphomet.com) ) Listener Mail from Katie EUPHOMET with Jim Perry is a podcast documentary series about the unknown and our relationship to it, featuring real people sharing astonishing paranormal experiences. Listen to Euphomet (https://www.euphomet.com) wherever you listen to podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nabarang: the Cebuano word for "cursed." That's what this week's episode is about - people who have experienced or delivered a curse. Chapter 1: Bewitched in Siquijor, by Sam http://www.mindfulwanderlens.com, IG @mindfulwanderlens Chapter 2: Don't Mess With Me, with Lyn Pacificar, https://www.herbalaria.com Chapter 3: In The Shadows Chapter 4: The Hat Man, with Michelle Davis Subscribe to American Hysteria on Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/american-hysteria/id1441348407) , Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4VjkwFSQpgnHwugtqJwSxD) , Stitcher (https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/chelsey-webersmith/american-hysteria) , or wherever you get your podcasts! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The spirits of our ancestors are all around us, guiding and teaching us. In this episode, I'll be sharing stories that will help you hear their voices, and hopefully inspire you to dig a bit deeper into your pasts. Chapter 1: Full Moon Ritual Chapter 2: Allow the Remembering, with Lyn Pacificar, https://www.herbalaria.com Chapter 3: The Pacific, by Jame Legaspi, https://www.facebook.com/norcal.JamieLegaspi | https://ko-fi.com/jlegaspi7000 Chapter 4: If You're Still Watching Over Me, by Crazyturtlemama (https://www.reddit.com/user/Crazyturtlemama) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Just when I think I’ve heard it all, I am always pleasantly thrilled when a story comes along that surprises me. That’s what today’s episode is about - people who have witnessed something that is difficult to categorize. Unexplainable things, that you may or may not heard of, that are possibly not of our world. First, I welcome back Derek Hayes, host and creator of the Monsters Among Us podcast, as he describes a cryptid he witnessed as a child that set him on his paranormal journey. Then I chat with Susan Slaughter, paranormal investigator, as she describes her nocturnal visit from a hag. And finally, I speak with Mark Alan Miller, former Vice President of Seraphim, Clive Barker’s production company. I’ve been collecting ghost stories for years, and Mark’s is truly one of my favorites. You definitely don’t want to miss it. Chapter 1: Alien Big Cat, with Derek Hayes, Monsters Among Us (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com) Chapter 2: The Hag, with Susan Slaughter Chapter 3: The Man Whose Features Were Crawling On His Face, with Mark Alan Miller, Encyclopacalypse Publications (https://www.audible.com/search?searchProvider=Encyclopocalypse+Publications&pf_rd_p=52918805-f7fc-40f4-a76b-cf1c79f7d10a&pf_rd_r=MBS1515F17734YGDN523&ref=a_pd_The-Br_c1_publisher) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Do we have ownership of our souls? This week's episode dives into the topic of demon possession, along with other ways in which we can become possessed. Chapter 1: We Are All Possessed Chapter 2: My Demon, Anxiety Chapter 3: The Case of Clarita Villanueva Chapter 4: Don't Be Scared, It's Just Your Lola, with Gerlie Collado Chapter 5: The Visitation, written and narrated by Andrew Tate, Let's Not Meet Podcast (http://www.letsnotmeetpodcast.com/) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dreams are all just in our head...right? Chapter 1: Bangungot Chapter 2: My Sleep Paralysis Demon Turned Itself Into My Boyfriend (https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/d3d9el/my_sleep_paralysis_demon_turned_itself_into_my/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=ios_app&utm_name=iossmf) , written by reddit user anxiousnddreamy Chapter 3: The Shared Dream, with Genesis and Grace Chapter 4: Dreams Within Dreams Chapter 5: He Was Watching Me Sleep (https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/e8m70i/he_was_watching_me_sleep/) , written by reddit user Crazyturtlemama --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever experienced something so coincidental, that it made you believe that maybe some things are predetermined? Chapter 1: How I Met My Husband Chapter 2: The Soul of Teri Ilasco, by Maika Illaneza Chapter 3: Just A Coincidence Chapter 4: The Reluctant Psychic, with Derek Hayes Listener mail submitted by Brandy Check out Derek Hayes' podcast Monsters Among Us (http://www.monstersamonguspodcast.com/) . --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"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 deal with his feuding wife and mistresses.Then, I narrate the time a young girl was haunted by a lady who lived in her closet. Next, I read the experience of a person who was protected by a murdered boy while astral projecting. And finally, I share the story of a truck driver who encountered a phantom little girl.Ch 1 - Drama in the after life, submitted by JonCh 2 - The lady who lived in my closet, submitted by JurieCh 3 - The blood executioner, submitted by TylerCh 4 - Truck route, submitted by Tele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When I was younger, I recorded my grandpa telling his unbelievable encounters in the Philippines. These stories sparked my obsession with the paranormal, mythology, and folklore.  Chapter 1: Why I Love Supernatural Stories Chapter 2: The Little People Chapter 3: Aswangs and Maria Labo Chapter 4: How to Kill an Aswang Chapter 5: Zack Ford, written by Gaven Godbolt Listener Mail submitted by Alphy --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/storieswithsapphire/support Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, I share the story of a person who saw a glowing white figure in the middle of the night. Then, I narrate the account of a college student who was experiencing horror in her dorm room. And finally, I tell the tale of a woman who was visited by her deceased friend in a dream.Ch 1 - Have you seen my child? Submitted by JoshCh 2 - Woman in the backseat, submitted by IsabelCh 3 - The glowing white figure, submitted by RenCh 4 - My dreamcatcher, submitted by CarmenCh 5 - See you in two weeks, submitted by Jeanette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to 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.comToday, I’d like to share an email from Aura. She’s the one who told us of the mysterious woman on the highway and the afterlife hotel. She sent the following after she heard the story about genetic memory this past December and the devotee series this past January.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever had a dangerous close call? This week, I’ll be sharing true stories of real people who had brushes with the other side, and lived to tell about it.First, I tell the tale of a kid who kept getting mysteriously lured out of bed. Then, I share the story of a woman’s close encounter with an unknown winged creature. Next, I recount the time a kid was surrounded by a Tik Tik. Then, I narrate the account of a young person who was saved by their dog. And finally, I read the experience of a young girl and her dad who got into a horrible jeepney accident. Ch 1: Almost taken, submitted by AnonymousCh 2: The wing, submitted by KimberlyCh 3: The Tik tik, submitted by CyrilleCh 4: Good girl, submitted by LJCh 5: We should have died, submitted by Mina Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever walked into a building and immediately became overwhelmed by… a weird feeling? And you couldn’t really pinpoint why? You just knew something felt…off. Because mainstream representations of the paranormal are dramatized and sensationalized, people think that these experiences need to be BIG and SCARY in order to be real. But sometimes - maybe, most of the time - it’s subtle. Sometimes you dont find a reason. Sometimes it’s just…weird vibes.So for today’s episode, i'll be sharing true stories from real people who also got strange inexplicable vibes somewhere.First, I tell the tale of a teenager whose childhood home had a room they all avoided. Next, I narrate the account of a photographer who was taking photos in a bungalow with a dark past. Then, I share the story of siblings who explored the abandoned house next door. And finally, I recount the time a young woman connected with something in an old museum. Ch 1: The room we avoided, submitted by KatieCh 2: The AirBnB bungalow, submitted by CalvinCh 3: The abandoned house next door, submitted by XavierCh 4: Ice cold hands, submitted by Anonymous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yesterday, a new paranormal documentary was released on several streamers and platforms including Apple TV and Amazon Prime. It’s called Shadows in the Desert, and it was directed by, written by, and stars Derek Hayes (Monsters Among Us) and David Flora (Blurry Photos). I even make a couple appearances in the film as well! So on today’s bonus episode, I sat down with Derek and David and we discussed the challenges they faced creating a film in 115+ degree weather, the importance of conducting honest investigations, whether bigfoot is physical or spiritual in nature, and why YOU should check out the beauty and mystery of the Anza-Borrego triangle.https://www.borregotriangle.com/Derek Hayes IG - @monstersamonguspodcast and @derekhayesmauDerek Hayes Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/monstersamonguspodcastDavid Flora IG - @blurryphotospodcastDavid Flora Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BlurryPhotosPodcast/Derek Hayes Bio:Derek Hayes is the creator and host of award-winning podcast, Monsters Among Us, an anthology of real paranormal stories told by the witnesses themselves. Hayes has also appeared as an on-camera expert on the Travel Channel series Paranormal Caught On Camera, seasons 1-4. He currently calls the mountains above Los Angeles home, but originates from the backwoods of Southeast Ohio. Hayes has also appeared on the Travel Channel series In Search Of Monsters, and has spoken on panels at AlienCon, LA ComicCon, and CryptidCon.David Flora Bio:David Flora is a Kentucky-born, Colorado-based actor, writer and podcaster. An 11-year podcast veteran, he hosts the award-winning paranormal podcast Blurry Photos. He also co-hosts a trivia podcast, Quiz Quiz Bang Bang and another paranormal podcast, Hysteria 51, and a short story pod, 5-Minute Frights. You can hear more of his narration on Audible or Amazon, where he has numerous audiobooks as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Ch 2 - The graduate, submitted by Chen. I recount the time a professor witnessed a former student where she shouldn’t be. Ch 3 - Revenge for that night in Palmira, submitted by Kikko. I share the story of a string of deaths following a young boy’s drowning. Ch 4 - The ice skater on the lake, submitted by Jadey. I tell of the time 2 teenagers witnessed something peculiar on the lake. Ch 5 - The lady in my dorm, with Anonymous. A woman shares her experience in a haunted dorm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When I was getting serious about magick and opening my third eye, a skeletal face appeared to me in a vision. For this week’s episode, I wanted to share other true stories from real people who have also had bizarre experiences looking into an unfamiliar face. First, I tell the tale of a girl who was haunted by an unknown face under her bed. Then, I recount the time a man’s coworker’s face morphed in front of him. Next, I share the story of a kid who encountered a faceless being in a red cloak. And finally, Virgil Apostol shares the time he saw a face appear in a ceremony.Ch 1 - The face under my bed, submitted by AkiCh 2 - The shifting face, submitted by EdwardCh 3 - The faceless worshipper, submitted by LiaCh 4 - The angry green face, with Virgil ApostolCheck out Virgil Apostol's work:Kaïlūkuän Combat and Healing Arts school based in Walnut , CA.www.Kailukuan.com (IG and fB),Book: Way of the Ancient Healer:Sacred Teachings from the Philippine Ancestral Traditions" (North Atlantic Books, 2010) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 10! Thank you for listening these past 4 years! Today’s episode features true stories from real people who have also encountered a stranger who turned out to be more than they expected. First, I share the story of a young kid who made 2 new mysterious friends at the beach. Then, I narrate the time a teen was approached by a hooded man at a carnival. And finally, we hear from Lea Sportis about the woman in her grandpa’s old apartment who took a liking to her. Ch 1: They could have taken me, submitted by VienCh 2: The Carnival Man, submitted by VCh 3: Lady Leckerman, with Lea Sportis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have reached the end of this mini series featuring different deities and their devotees. This week, I’m joined by my dear dear friend Rannie AuGoGo. She works with many different deities, but today she’ll tell us all about Papa Legba, the Vodou deity of communication and crossroads. She talks about her relationship to Papa Legba, miraculous ways that he’s assisted her, concerns about appropriation, and insight on how to build meaningful relationships with deities. And just like last time, I did not censor Rannie’s colorful language so if that bothers you, this is your heads up.Book a session or take a course: https://www.magickaugogo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the show is still on a break, we’ll be continuing the mini series with devotees of different deities and spirits. Today, we hear from Ry, a devotee of Santa Muerte, the Mexican folk saint of Death. Ry discusses who Santa Muerte is, how they found their way to her, some of their most profound experiences with her, and resources on how to learn more about her.||Ry @themestizomysticThe Red Text Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-red-text/id1668711782 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy 2024! While the show is still on a break, I’ll be releasing bonus episodes speaking with devotees of various deities and spirits. Today, I share what led me to become a devotee of the Filipino (Visayan) goddess Dalikamata, and I speak with Angelica Cresci, a devotee of Hades, King of the Underworld in the Greek pantheon.Angelica Cresci: https://www.angelicacresci.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is Just For Chills, where on select weeks in between regular episodes I read spooky, spine tingling fictional stories - just for the chill of it. If you'd like to submit one, you can send it to storieswithsapphire@gmail.comToday, I’ll be sharing the story of a father trying to find whats scaring his daughter. Then, I tell the tale of 2 friends who became psychically linked through a doll.Chapter 1: Prankster Before Christmas, by Gela JenssonChapter 2: The Doll, by Krystal Clarke Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices