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Obscurata | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories

Obscurata | True Scary, Paranormal, Ghost, Supernatural & Mysterious Stories

By: True Crime Mysteries Paranormal Unexplained True Scary Stories
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 Step into the shadows with Obscurata, the latest podcast from The Whispering Woods Studio.


Here, we unravel the darkest corners of the human experience—exploring unsolved mysteries, true crime, paranormal encounters, and tales of the occult. Obscurata dares you to question the boundaries of what we believe to be true… and what we fear may be lurking in the dark.


Each episode delves into mysterious events, blending atmospheric storytelling with a touch of the unexplainable. Whether it’s an intriguing crime, a ghostly legend, or strange phenomenon, we uncover the stories that refuse to be silenced—because some have no ending.


Brought to you by the creators of The Whispering Woods https://thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com

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  • THE SWEET SMELL OF FEAR: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon | America’s Phantom Anesthetist

    THE SWEET SMELL OF FEAR: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon | America’s Phantom Anesthetist
    Jul 9 2025

    In the sweltering summer of 1944, residents of a small Illinois town awoke to a strange sweet smell—and paralyzed limbs. As more victims reported choking fumes and prowlers, fear swept through Mattoon. Was it mass hysteria, a chemical attack, or something stranger? This is the story of the Mad Gasser: a faceless phantom who stalked a town at night, left no trace, and vanished into legend—leaving only questions in his wake.


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    Source Information:

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2021/10/30/mad-gasser-mattoon-illinois-mystery/

    https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/madgasser

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon

    https://atlasobscura.com/articles/column-mad-gasser-of-mattoon

    https://www.damninteresting.com/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon/

    https://www.library.illinois.edu/hpnl/blog/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon/

    https://shortform.com/podcast/episode/stuff-you-should-know-2024-11-28-episode-summary-live-minneapolis-the-madd-gasser-of-mattoon


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    45 mins
  • HEX AND POWER: The Witch Queens of Modern Romania | Occult Protest and Digital Spells

    HEX AND POWER: The Witch Queens of Modern Romania | Occult Protest and Digital Spells
    Jul 7 2025

    In post-communist Romania, witchcraft didn’t vanish—it went viral. From riverbank hexes on corrupt politicians to livestreamed love spells for clients in Dubai, Romania’s witches have become spiritual entrepreneurs, political provocateurs, and global influencers. But beneath the incense and smartphone screens lies a deeper story: one rooted in ancient folk magic, persecution, power, and survival. This is the tale of the modern vrajitoare—the witches who now issue receipts and wield curses.


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    Source Information:

    http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/jan/06/romanian-witches-cast-antigovernment-spell

    http://www.theguardian.com/world/2011/feb/08/romanian-witches-government-clampdown

    http://www.reuters.com/article/technology/romanias-witches-harness-the-powers-of-the-web-idUSKCN1S73GB

    http://religiondispatches.org/romanias-witch-tax-magic-meets-bureaucracy/

    http://theweek.com/articles/527029/no-witchcraft-tv

    http://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happened-when-romanias-most-powerful-witch-moved-to-la/

    http://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/24/tv-tonight-inside-romanias-first-school-for-witches


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    32 mins
  • THE PACT: The Haunting Call on La Mano Peluda | Mexico’s Demonic Radio Confession | True Scary Stories

    THE PACT: The Haunting Call on La Mano Peluda | Mexico’s Demonic Radio Confession | True Scary Stories
    Jul 2 2025
    In 2002, a trembling caller phoned into La Mano Peluda, Mexico’s legendary late-night paranormal show, and confessed to a pact with the devil. He spoke of ritual murder, demonic torment, and a mysterious ring of power – all broadcast live on air. But what happened after the call made it infamous. A TV reunion years later, strange deaths, and chilling occult symbols have turned the tale of Josué Velázquez into one of Mexico’s most enduring urban legends. Was it a hoax? Or a real broadcast from the edge of damnation?SURVEYObscurata Discussed FACEBOOK GROUPThe BOOKBY US A COFFEESubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITESource Information:https://24-horas.mx/todas/el-caso-josue-el-momento-mas-aterrador-de-la-mano-peluda/https://www.tvazteca.com/aztecauno/al-extremo/notas/notas/caso-josue-mano-peluda-video-historia-aterradora-juan-ramon-saenzhttps://www.latimes.com/espanol/noticias-mas/articulo/2018-01-15/hoyla-3-de-los-relatos-mas-espeluznantes-de-la-mano-peluda-el-programa-que-horrorizo-a-mexico-durante-22-a-20180115https://www.infobae.com/mexico/2024/03/14/josue-velazquez-rompe-el-silencio-y-hace-impactantes-revelaciones-sobre-la-muerte-de-juan-ramon-saenz/https://www.radioformula.com.mx/entretenimiento/2018/10/24/el-caso-josue-la-misteriosa-muerte-de-juan-ramon-saenz-video-381174.htmlhttps://www.chilango.com/ocio/leyendas-pactos-demoniacos-cdmx/Thanks so much for listening, and I'll catch up with you again next Tuesday.Sarah xxSURVEY https://podcastsurvey.typeform.com/to/mDi5IVFf Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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    24 mins
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