The Haunted Lagoon: Venice's Islands of Plague, Madness, and Mystery

The Haunted Lagoon: Venice's Islands of Plague, Madness, and Mystery

Venice is famous for its beautiful canals, but hidden beyond the tourist crowds lies a darker history that few visitors ever see. In this episode, we explore the infamous island of Poveglia, a place long associated with plague victims, abandoned hospitals, ghost stories, and one of Italy's most enduring paranormal legends. We separate historical fact from centuries of folklore while uncovering the truth behind claims of mass deaths, haunted bell towers, and mysterious sightings. Then we travel to San Servolo, the forgotten "Island of the Mad," where more than 200,000 psychiatric patients passed through an isolated asylum. From medieval quarantine stations to World War II atrocities, these forgotten islands reveal how Venice once hid disease, suffering, and society's outcasts just beyond its famous skyline. Are these islands truly haunted, or is history itself terrifying enough? Find Edwin as @edwincov For more of our shows, visit ScaryFM.com HorrorStory.com

Horrors of the New World: Early Accounts From the Spanish Conquistadores

When the Spanish arrived in what they called "The New World," they documented the life of the indigenous people, new plants, and animals. They would report this back to their own governments. But along those handwritten documents, there were stories of dark, sinister entities that would roam at night. Tales that had been passed down by the natives, of things that could only be described as demons roaming the earth. Find Edwin as @edwincov Have an idea? HorrorStory.com or email me at edwin@horrorstory.com Scary FM

The Terrifying Mysteries of Skinwalker Ranch

When the Sherman family purchased a ranch in Utah, they started noticing strange things. Supernatural beings, orbs, and strange sounds were emanating from the ground. Eventually, the psychological toll made them abandon their ranch but it was purchased by a man who turned it into a type of paranormal studies laboratory. And what those scientists found, still baffles investigators, people with PhDs, military personnel, and those who decides to pay a visit to the infamous Skinwalker Ranch. Related episode: https://horrorstory.com/episode/beware-of-the-water-babies You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! edwin@horrorstory.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com

Haunted Utah: Ghosts of the Promised Land

For generations, Utah has been known as a place of faith, pioneers, and the search for a promised land. But beneath that history lies something far stranger. In this episode, I explore the eerie connection between early Mormon beliefs, frontier supernatural traditions, and some of Utah's most persistent ghost stories. From the Purple Lady of Salt Lake City to the haunted halls of the Great Saltair, these chilling accounts reveal a state where many believe the veil between the living and the dead has always been unusually thin. Are Utah's ghosts simply legends, or are they echoes of a spiritual worldview that never went away? You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! hello@horrorstory.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com

When Scientists Vanish Without a Trace

A retired Air Force general with ties to some of America's most classified programs vanishes from his own home without leaving a trace. Nothing digital, no footage or anything. But his disappearance may be part of a much larger mystery. From missing aerospace engineers and murdered astronomers to decades of strange deaths involving defense researchers, a disturbing pattern has emerged around some of the brightest minds connected to national security, advanced technology, and UFO lore. Are these unrelated tragedies, a hidden intelligence war, or something even stranger? You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! hello@horrorstory.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com