Dark and Curious
16 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago -Stories that send chills down your spine.
As a child, I was always fascinated with the paranormal or the supernatural. So I started this podcast to share real and fictional tales of ghosts, monsters and encounters with the unknown.
Have your own stories to tell? Send an email to [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook (search for @darkandcurious) if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (English, Tagalog/Filipino, Taglish - No pressure, ofc! Your time to shine). Or DM me, and I'd read them for you. #creepystories #scarystories #horrorstories #philippinefolklore #folklore #urbanlegends #philippinehorror
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Nuno / Nuno sa Punso | Philippine Folklore
March 12, 2023 12:15 - 5 minutes - 7.48 MBWelcome, darlings, to the curious world of Filipino folklore, where creatures of legend and myth roam free. Today, we shall dive deep into the fascinating tale of the Nuno sa Punso, a creature known for its small stature and immense power. "Nuno sa punso" is a Philippine folklore creature that is said to dwell in anthills. It is considered a guardian or protector of the environment and is often described as a small, elderly man. Let Willow take you deeper into the realm of the Nuno. And do...
Engkanto: Master of Mystical Seduction
March 05, 2023 12:15 - 7 minutes - 9.77 MBWelcome to Dark and Curious! Listen in as Willow takes us into the lush and vibrant forests of the Philippines, where a creature lurks beyond human comprehension. They call it the Engkanto, a being of otherworldly beauty and fearsome power. With its beguiling voice and seductive gaze, it lures unsuspecting travelers into the heart of the jungle, never to be seen again. But don't let its enchanting façade fool you. The Engkanto is a master of dark magic and twisted desires. Its touch can dri...
Mangkukulam | Philippine Folklore Witch
February 26, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 8.1 MBWelcome to Dark and Curious, where we dive into the mysterious Mangkukulam. For those who don't know, a Mangkukulam is a type of witch in Philippine folklore known for casting spells and curses on their unsuspecting victims. But beware, dear listeners, as we delve deeper into the eerie practices of these dark sorcerers, we can't guarantee that we won't attract the attention of a real-life Mangkukulam. So if you feel a sudden chill or your cat starts staring fixedly at a blank wall, remember...
Shifty Business: Shapeshifters in Philippine Folklore
February 19, 2023 16:09 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBSit back and listen to Willow as she dabbles into the strange and unsettling world of creatures that can transform at will. From the aswang that can shift from human to monstrous form to the manananggal that can detach its upper torso and grow wings, these shapeshifters are the stuff of nightmares. But don't worry; I'll make sure to keep the lights on for you. Join Willow as she explores the eerie legends and dark folklore of the Philippines, and learn what to do if you ever come face to f...
Reading Your Story: The Toy By Nina | Dark and Curious
January 11, 2023 19:13 - 10 minutes - 14.5 MBOld family homes are supposed to be warm and comforting, but not in Nina's and her family's ancestral home, which they got from her grandparents. In this episode, she tells us about her Dad's encounter with someone or something that seems to be living in their old house and made itself known when the house gradually went quiet over the years. Got stories to tell? Send an email through: [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook if you'd like to tell your story in your own vo...
The Lady In The Mirror | Dark and Curious
October 04, 2022 07:45 - 6 minutes - 6.18 MBHave you ever been creeped out when facing a mirror? There's an urban legend about a lady haunting schools and terrorizing unlucky ones who just want to freshen themselves up. Turn up those speakers or put your headphones on, and let Willow's best friend's imagination take you there, in the school bathroom with the lady in the mirror... Got stories to tell? Send an email through: [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (E...
Let's Chat! July 16, 1990 Luzon Earthquake | Dark and Curious
September 18, 2022 07:45 - 14 minutes - 20.3 MBJust like in the previous episode, where Joey recounted his encounter with earthquake victims' spirits, Willow talks about her own earthquake experience on July 16, 1990, and how events that take away lives bring about more paranormal presences. Have your own stories to tell? Send me an email through: [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (English, Tagalog/Filipino, Taglish). Or just send a message on Facebook Messenger...
Reading Your Story: "Luzon Killer Earthquakes" from Joey | Dark and Curious
September 13, 2022 08:30 - 6 minutes - 8.82 MBTwo of the most destructive earthquakes ravaged some parts of Luzon, Philippines. And they both occurred in the month of July. Though these quakes wreaked havoc 32 years apart, many people like Joey, our sender, still remember it as if it happened just yesterday. 1990 Luzon Earthquake 2022 Luzon Earthquake Join Willow as she reads through Joey's encounter with spirits who seem to not have known that they were taken too soon. Have your own stories to tell? Send me an email through: thedar...
Thank you, Darlings!
September 11, 2022 05:13 - 52 seconds - 1.21 MBHave your own stories to tell? Send me an email through: [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (English, Tagalog/Filipino, Taglish). Or just send a message on Facebook Messenger and I'd read them for you.Salamat! Thank you!#darkandcurious #creepystories #philippinehorror #scarystories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Thank you Darling!
September 11, 2022 05:13 - 53 seconds - 1.21 MBHave your own stories to tell? Send me an email through: [email protected] or a voice message on Facebook if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (English, Tagalog/Filipino, Taglish). Or just send a message on Facebook Messenger and I'd read them for you. Salamat! Thank you! #darkandcurious #creepystories #philippinehorror #scarystories
Cats And Their Role In The Supernatural World
March 07, 2022 13:57 - 10 minutes - 19.4 MBFor many years, cats have been quite a symbol of Halloween. Join Willow as she tells you a bit more about these feline creatures and the roles they play in the spirit world. Warning: Raw and unpolished. Have your own stories to tell? Email [email protected] or send a voice message on Facebook Messenger (search for @darkandcurious) if you'd like to tell your story in your own voice (English, Tagalog/Filipino, Taglish - No pressure, of course! Your time to shine). Or just DM me and...
My Sister's Friends
March 04, 2022 07:54 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBDo you sometimes feel so sure that you placed something on one spot, but can't find it the next minute, then you find it in its original place when you're about to give up? Or your child might be telling you stories about an imaginary friend. Don't fret, you're not imagining things. Duwendes can do that, among other scarier things. Listen to Willow as she tells how she almost lost her sister to these little people whom she once called friends. #horrorstory #creepystory #scarystory #horrorst...
The Old Boarding House
December 19, 2021 13:09 - 9 minutes - 12.4 MBMany of us know that old houses come with quirks like unseen forces that lurk in the dark. Some show themselves in dreams, while others manifest physically or both. Either way, it is scary to stay in haunted houses, and I wouldn't want you to go through the same thing I did. My tip? Move out as soon as you can. #oldhouse #hauntedhouse #shadowpeople #shadows #darkfigures #horrorstory #creepystory #scarystory #horrorstories #darkandcurious Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
When Death Says "Hi"
November 08, 2021 16:00 - 8 minutes - 8.25 MBDreams could tell us a lot of things, like our state of mind, our struggles are, and many others. And sometimes, it tells us way more than we ever want to know. In this episode, I (Willow, your host), will tell you what I went through as I was at death's door. #outofbodyexperience #death #darkandcurious #creepy #creepystories #scary #scarystories #horror #horrorstories Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Strands of Hair and Figures on the Wall
November 01, 2021 17:12 - 6 minutes - 5.94 MBAs this would be the first story you’ll hear, I’m sharing one from a dear friend, Jerry (not his real name), whose family used to live next door, back in 2010. And this was how it exactly happened… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Welcome to Dark and Curious
October 02, 2021 02:24 - 18 seconds - 297 KBHello, Darlings! Welcome to the Dark and Curious show, where you'll hear stories and real-life experiences that will send chills down your spine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.