Unexplained Encounters

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(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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Recent Reviews
  • Jeb from Missouri
    Donuts ahoy!
    I really can’t fall asleep at night unless this donut eating goober’s voice is assaulting my ear holes and filling my head with scary stories!
  • slowflowjoe
    Very good pod
    Bro this such a good podcast!!! I am practically addicted! I listen 24/7👍👍👍😀😀😀
  • Dohnutgoober
    Donuts!!!!
    I love this donut eating goobers voice!!!! 😂
  • SarahMD2010
    Binge listening
    The way the stories are told are gripping and keep you hooked. I also personally find the narrator’s voice very relaxing.
  • CreepyWitchyLady
    Horribly amazing
    One of my favorite things to put on when I lay down for bed. And I also love listening when I go to work in the early mornings
  • Bingdo57
    Best podcast I’ve listened to so far
    I like this a lot because I like the creepy feel it gives
  • Mist3rJay
    Creepy
    By far my favorite horror story podcast . The stories are amazing the sounds effects are creepy. Gotta love it
  • Mason._.A
    Literally the best
    I can tell a lot of effort goes into this podcast. I like almost of the stories and I always get excited when a new episode comes out!
  • AlexWalford64
    Awesome podcast
    This podcast is addicting! Needs more not-deer and military stories.
  • AMM10101010101010
    Absolute Fav!
    I look forward to every episode and sometimes listen to them over and over! I love his donut eating goober voice so much! Thanks for all you do! Never stop!
  • haunt3d cosm0naut
    Love this show!
    Could you do a sleep paralysis episode since they’re shorter maybe 8 stories?
  • Jimbow07
    5 stars
    A amazing podcast to listen to when you are working and want something interesting to listen to
  • Posingstraw655
    Its fun to listen to!
    I like this show because it really matches the creepy genre i like to listen to. I suggest looking for a bunch more wendigo stories.
  • bonjagrod
    My favorite podcast!
    5 stars
  • Sirbeefy907
    Amazing
    I put this show in at work everyday such good stories and always makes me wonder what’s out there!!!!! Can’t get enough of it keep them coming!!
  • 🐾🍂🍃PolyTherian🍃🍂🐾
    Best pod!
    I recently got my boyfriend into listening to Eeriecast podcasts and he loves them when we hang out at night we listen to them all the time! Best podcast could use some more wendigos to be honest.
  • Colts/Raven Loyal
    No episode descriptions??
    Not a single episode description, just affiliate links and links to buy stuff. All about the money are we? Use ai, jeez
  • saynotoPAreminders
    Stolen content
    Stolen Content
  • the liberty warrior
    A
    Stories are never what the title says
  • a.p.3_887
    I absolutely loveee this podcast!
    There’s something about putting on this podcast while it’s raining and drinking a cup of hot tea. I love the stories he tells!
  • NICE BED TIME STORY
    BEST PODCAST EVER
    I listen to this podcast every day as much as I can.
  • Jsin613
    Great Stories
    Love the podcast also listen to some of the other shows as well not many people have a voice this kind of work but you do have one of those great voices for storytelling keep up the amazing work with these shows
  • Spesilamoto
    Amazing work
    I love listening to these podcasts I like to use them to fall asleep. He has a great reading voice and when I’m going on walks, I like to listen to these in my headphones, especially at night, super creepy and thrilling.
  • pagina anna maria
    So creepy and great for road trips!
    My whole family loves this podcast! We listen to it all the time in the car. And my kids like to go for dark drives and listen to the creepy tales! He also has a great reading voice!
  • Plump Pigeon
    Good
    Very good
  • fgtfsfrghd24526
    Love
    You scare the socks off of me “and I’m thankful for that”
  • ErinErikson
    One of my faves to fall asleep to
    Darkness Prevails has the best voice to fall asleep to.
  • BrosephStalin1804
    Best scary story podcast out there
    My favorite scary story podcast. Been an avid listener for a couple of years now. The narration and well done/placed effects throughout each story make for a more immersive story telling experience. It’s spoiled me, I can’t listen to any other scary story podcast now because this one is so well done.
  • ツCourtneyMorgan.™☀
    MUST LISTEN
    my favorite scary podcast ever !!!!!!
  • Crossbi53
    COLORADO
    WE NEED A COLORADO EPISODE😤😤
  • Ai Afraid 33
    Listener 72bugoboo
    You should put out a pod that you think is better or stop crying on peoples reviews
  • RikkaJ
    Love it!
    This is one of my favorite podcasts. It’s perfect for getting me through my nightshift job!
  • 72bugaboo
    11 true navy seal horror stories???
    Stick to your bait topic at least some what. We all don’t like hearing about “creepy dude knocking on my door “ or about when you were 13 growing up in a bad neighborhood… you lost my trust
  • Leyla_wicker
    YIPPEE
    I absolutely love listening to these podcasts cause some of them are very close to what I’ve seen/heard and not to mention I love listening to them at school or while doing chores.
  • Kyliebug77
    Been listening for a while
    My favorites are the werewolf stories!
  • Casey Stan’s
    Favorite podcast
    Spotify told me I had over 10,000 hours listened 😂❤️
  • Shadow Hunter69
    Good podcast
    Ignore the moron who calls you cringe, you’re a hero compared to the skeptics who say that the supernatural doesn’t exist
  • Sunny Sky’s
    Spooky Scary
    I love scary stuff. And I mean like love it. But I always struggle to find the right podcast. This one is great with little ads and the narrator is great. Best one I’ve seen so far and I’ve seen a lot! Keep up all the great work! But as someone who lives in the mountains it definitely makes me think twice when I hear a sound in the forest at night by myself.
  • djcnwkd
    The reviews are weird
    Love this podcast and the speaker has a great voice but the reviews are filled with weirdo kids venting about their problems.
  • !¡!¡!¡!huh
    Awesome
    Great podcast really spooky and seriously don’t threaten him whatever your mad about surely isn’t that big of a deal
  • Gunnut81
    Love it
    Years of entertaining stories to listen to it’s great for long drives. I just try not to listen on my way to the deer stand in the mornings I don’t want some of this content in my head while walking through the woods in the dark lol.
  • Amb_arie
    My love for Erie Podast!
    This podcast is where my love for Erie podcast began! I've been here since the beginning & have been right there through every new podcast & book release this far. If you wanna good scarey listen with goosebumps & that perfect paranormal story...or to even listen to realize you ARE NOT ALONE in a strange encounter then I strongly suggest you get comfy, turn down the lights, grab your tea, turn up the volume, & listen to Darkness Prevails calming, yet perfect chills voice, of true stories of Unexplained Encounters! You may also be interested in his other podcast he hosts, "Tales from the break room". There are several other podcasts in his Erie cast collection at eriecast.com !!! I hope you enjoy this podcast as much as I have over the years 🫶🏼 Thanks for all the scarey & phenomenal listenings Darkness. Keep up the fantastic work!! 💯👌🏼
  • Moo💙
    Love!!!
    By far the best horror podcast I’ve found so far I listen for background noise and the stories are bone chilling and I love that it’s clean. Most of the stories admittedly are probably fake but I enjoy the creativity and scariness of these stories. I’ve had many paranormal encounters so hearing these are spooky!
  • Jadaltonnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn
    Cringe
    Not believable stories. It just sounds like bad Reddit horror stories from neck beards trying to practice their creative writing. Much better horror pods out there
  • &:&:'disk
    DM
    Who said that comment about Des Moines? That’s funny. Most do not know how to say it
  • Dpa1031
    Never Seen Again Episode
    I love the documentary style you used for this episode and hope you make more episodes using this style. The stories are factual and true and that’s what I like. Your regular episodes are ok but I sometimes doubt that some of the stories are true. Some of them sound made up. Not by you of course but by whoever submitted them. You’re doing a great job and I love all of your shows.
  • RichOrlando
    Bad Pronunciations
    Dess Moyness is not how you pronounce Des Moines fyi
  • Asugirl84
    Missing persons episode
    Well done Darkness! That was an incredible episode about the missing persons! I have many suggestions on future cases I’d live you to cover! Hope to hear more like this in addition to your other stellar episodes on Unx encounters and Tales from the Breakroom! Cheers!
  • coupon117
    Love the podcast
    Iv been listening since my 6th grade year back in 2016, I have loved every episode since! I love the reading style and the way you make the story immersive!!
  • c0achEr1ka
    I just got my copy of Freaky Folklore 🤩
    I’m a huge fan of this podcast & decided to preorder the new book by Darkness Prevails [aka Daddy Darkness 🤣 lol, sorry I had to!] & Freaky Folklore’s host, Carman Carrion.. the hardcover is beautiful. It arrived just in time for my day-long flight across the country, followed by 4-day road trip back home. So excited to start reading it!
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