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FACE TO FACE WITH FEAR: True Encounters With Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters
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When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.
Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion
00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor
01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:14:37.565 = Matilda
01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
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(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
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"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
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WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
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Originally aired: June 2022
EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear
TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories
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Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion
00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor
01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:14:37.565 = Matilda
01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
=====
(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
= = = = =
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
= = = = =
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
=====
Originally aired: June 2022
EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear
TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories
4740 episodes
FACE TO FACE WITH FEAR: True Encounters With Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters
Weird Darkness: Stories of the Paranormal, True Crime, Legends, Lore, Mysterious, Macabre, Unsolved
MP3•Episode home
Manage episode 478696031 series 2360253
Content provided by Darren Marlar. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Darren Marlar or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://player.fm/legal.
When the sun sets over the Navajo reservation, ancient legends come alive — and those who’ve seen the skinwalkers will never forget the eyes watching from the shadows.
Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion
00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor
01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:14:37.565 = Matilda
01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
=====
(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
= = = = =
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
= = = = =
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
=====
Originally aired: June 2022
EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear
TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories
…
continue reading
Download The PDF For This Episode's FREE Word Search Game: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mue9zcxh
Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version of #WeirdDarkness: https://weirddarkness.com/syndicate
DISCLAIMER: Ads heard during the podcast that are not in my voice are placed by third party agencies outside of my control and should not imply an endorsement by Weird Darkness or myself. *** Stories and content in Weird Darkness can be disturbing for some listeners and intended for mature audiences only. Parental discretion is strongly advised.
IN THIS EPISODE: Numerous Reddit users describe their own personal encounters with strange creatures that might be described as werewolves or wendigos… but even further skin deep. (Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters) *** In 1836, an unsuspecting passerby entered the Gardette-LePrete mansion and uncovered a scene of unimaginable horror. (Blood Soaked Gardette LePrete Mansion) *** Is it possible that some classic UFO events were actually hallucinations by people on drugs? (Psychedelic UFO Sightings) *** Ann Hodges, the only person struck by a meteorite who survived it, suffered a nervous breakdown after a media frenzy and a court battle for meteorite ownership. (Struck By a Meteor) *** A mysterious sighting in the night spawned the legend of one of West Virginia's creepiest cryptids. (The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster) *** A Weirdo family member tells the story of a ghost named Matilda. (Matilda)
CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate and Only Accurate For the Commercial Version)…
00:00:00.000 = Lead-In
00:01:35.685 = Show Open
00:03:27.394 = True Stories of Skinwalkers And Shapeshifters
00:45:35.637 = Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion
00:50:49.458 = Psychedelic UFO Sightings
00:59:28.709 = Struck By A Meteor
01:07:33.569 = Legend Of The Flatwoods Monster
01:14:37.565 = Matilda
01:18:08.469 = Show Close, Verse, and Final Thought
SOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…
“Skinwalkers and Shapeshifters” by Nida Sea: http://bit.ly/2Xzkaml
“Blood Soaked Gardette-LePrete Mansion” by Adam Karlin: http://bit.ly/2Lb3RKI
“Psychedelic UFO Sightings” by Nick Redfern: http://bit.ly/2LSsETx
“Struck By a Meteor” by Martin Chalakoski: http://bit.ly/2xBwmZ5
“The Legend of the Flatwoods Monster” by Orin Grey: http://bit.ly/32jIImG
“Matilda” submitted anonymously to WeirdDarkness.com
=====
(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)
= = = = =
"I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46
= = = = =
WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.
=====
Originally aired: June 2022
EPISODE PAGE – Includes list of sources: https://weirddarkness.com/FaceToFaceWithFear
TAGS: skinwalkers, navajo legends, shapeshifters, paranormal encounters, supernatural beings, cryptids, ghost stories, weird darkness, flatwoods monster, unexplained phenomena, true crime history, alien encounters, haunted mansion, UFO sightings, native american folklore, butcher of kansas city, real ghost experiences, mysterious creatures, horror stories, urban legends, paranormal eyewitness, creepy tales, folklore, unsolved mysteries, strange sightings, darren marlar, creepy podcast, supernatural podcast, scary stories
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