Have you ever heard of the Tomten? It may be an important folklore figure to know since legend says every home has a Tomten. A Scandinavian version of a house elf, Tomten are gnome-like creatures that watch unseen over children and animals, protecting homes and farms from evil and misfortune… but don’t let the Tomten’s protective role or diminutive stature fool you…

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: …We were in the park as usual, and while we were walking there was a sewer hole from which were coming waves of steam, as it if was a furnace. We were heading towards it and I remember my dad saying: "Look, maybe here is where Santa prepares the gifts for the good children". I laughed a little because around that time I already knew Santa wasn't real. Then, as we passed by the hole I looked through the holes of the covering…

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: So this happened to me when I was around 10 years old. This little story haunts me to this day and I can still see it all happening in my head…I expected to see a lot of presents lying under the tree, but instead I saw a big shadow, like something big was lying infront of the tree. I stared at it for a little while, when it suddenly begins to move, it was definitely not human…

The following written confession was shared via Reddit by Kamasylv: …This buzzing went on and after 20 minutes or so, I suddenly noticed that I couldn't see as well anymore as I could. The moon was blocked by clouds, but these clouds didn't look like normal clouds. They looked like thick walls of fog just way higher up than fog should be…

We love living in the Appalachia region, an area full of history, legends, strange creatures! Explore one of these such legendary creatures with Donnie Laws, a native Appalachian, as he recounts the history and sightings of the Booger of Fonde Mountain, a strange and mysterious ape-like creature who may be hiding out in the mountains of southeast Kentucky.

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: When my brother was 6 and I was 4, we moved house. My brother remembers that the first night we slept there he had trouble getting to sleep, and his eyes kept focusing on something in his room that looked like the outline of a person standing at the foot of his bed. He says the next morning I said there had been a “wiggly man” in my room that night….

The following written confession was shared via email: I just wanted to let you know that this quick story my dad has told me many times. My father and I are Eagle Scouts and have spent 1000 of hours in the forest. My father is also the most honest person I know, he was born in Johnstown PA and lived until he was 20 in Eerie PA. My father hiked in the 60's, and 70's all over the Allegheny Forest….

Is it Bigfoot in broad daylight? An intriguing video emerged online late last month that seems to show a dark, hulking figure in arguably clear view on a property in Tennessee. The creature itself looks on curiously as it is filmed, at one point stretching some pretty long, strong arms from tree to tree as it creeps around. There is little context for the video, and it frustratingly cuts off too soon, but many people do believe the clip is evidence of Bigfoot.

Is the Hugag the world’s silliest looking-moose, a leftover dinosaur, or something else entirely? Learn more about this Lumberwoods cryptid legend - like why it cannot lie down - in today’s Creature Feature, excerpted from our blog 9 Cryptids That Are (Probably) Too Absurd To Be Real.

Sasquatch, Bigfoot, the Abominable Snowman… whatever you want to call him, this hirsute creature has been the subject of folklore and legend for centuries. And while there are plenty of people who are sure that he doesn't exist, there are just as many who believe that he's out there somewhere, hiding in the shadows and watching us. If you're one of the latter group, then you might be wondering where the best places to look for Bigfoot might be. Here are five of the best places to keep your eyes peeled for Sasquatch.

The following written confession was shared via Reddit: …I currently have an apartment with another family member and we have lived here for about a year now. We noticed some weird noises when we first moved in but put it down to the thin walls. We consistently had an eerie feeling about the place but we ignored it til now. Starting in July the family member I reside with told me she saw a man in the kitchen…

Tony Merkel joined The Marc Clair Show for its premiere episode on October 31. To hear their conversation about all kinds of paranormal paraphernalia, listen to The Marc Clair Show Ep. #1 | Tony Merkel of The Confessionals Podcast on Rokfin: …Tony discusses how he took interest in the paranormal, how he reconciles paranormal phenomena with his Christian beliefs, and previews a brand new podcast he is working on centering on an absolutely mind blowing tale that has to be heard to be believed…

Grab your Reese’s peanut butter cups and dig in to these bite-sized scary stories for Halloween - welcome to our 3rd edition of The Scariest 4-Word Stories Written by The Confessionals Podcast Fans! For the third year in a row, we’ve selected our top 15 favorite creepy and quirky stories to entertain you this October 31st. Read on to start getting spooky with our 2022 tales, and keep the creepy going by taking a look back at our 1st and 2nd editions of the scariest 4-word stories!

Halloween is coming soon, and if you love the spooky season, you may be tempted to participate in some weird stuff. But whatever you do, don’t try any of these 6 ritual games if you want to survive the night without being cursed, kidnapped, or killed! Much like classic creepy games like the Ouija board or Bloody Mary, these 6 games may have scary or unforeseen consequences that make playing just not worth the risk! Is it the repetitious ritual aspect of these games or the intentions with which one plays them that makes them dangerous? Or are they just plain wicked?

The following written confession was submitted via email in response to Episode 485: Death To Life (Members): I really loved that episode because I had a near death experience when I was 17 however mine differed from hers. I actually saw Jesus…