Unexplained Encounters
(Formerly the Darkness Prevails Podcast) Host Darkness Prevails brings you Unexplained Encounters, a podcast where everyday folk share their most terrifying and unexplained experiences. From mysterious creatures seen in national forests to supernatural events disrupting peoples' lives, prepare to explore the unexplained. These stories might sound bizarre, but it's up to you to decide which to believe. Submit your story to Unexplained Encounters at darkstories.org
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September 10, 2025 • 61 mins
When a Tennessee hunter encountered a barefoot woman in white standing in a remote mountain stream, he thought he was seeing things—until she turned to stare at him with coal-black eyes and left absolutely no footprints in the mud. This is why locals who know these mountains best will tell you to never hunt alone in the Cumberland wilderness.
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September 3, 2025 • 60 mins
A man's grandparents were terrorized by an evil witch of the woods in a violent fashion.
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August 27, 2025 • 61 mins
Dogman encounters are rare but extremely disturbing. Pray you don't encounter one some day.
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August 20, 2025 • 62 mins
Two dogman encounters invade today's terrifying episode.
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August 13, 2025 • 59 mins
Sometimes, the unexplained DOES kill people.
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August 6, 2025 • 62 mins
Hikers are experiencing terrible things in the woods. Let's hope you're not next!
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July 30, 2025 • 60 mins
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July 24, 2025 • 61 mins
When two friends depart on a road trip, they encounter a secluded restaurant with a disturbing patron.
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July 16, 2025 • 63 mins
A tall and disturbing humanoid creature stalks a farm worker in the fields after dark and seems to take a years-long liking to him.
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July 9, 2025 • 60 mins
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July 2, 2025 • 51 mins
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June 25, 2025 • 422 mins
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June 18, 2025 • 61 mins
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June 11, 2025 • 369 mins
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June 4, 2025 • 61 mins
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May 28, 2025 • 59 mins
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May 21, 2025 • 61 mins
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May 14, 2025 • 59 mins
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May 7, 2025 • 61 mins
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April 30, 2025 • 61 mins
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