The Whispering Woods

For sailors travelling under canvas, the doldrums were among the most feared waters on Earth. Ships could remain trapped for days or weeks beneath an unmoving sky as water spoiled, sickness spread and frightened crews searched for supernatural explanations. This episode explores the dark folklore of the dead calm, including wind-calling rituals, cursed “Jonahs,” Neptune’s equator ceremonies, phantom ships, the albatross and the terrifying delirium known as calenture.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/doldrums.htmlhttps://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/tradewinds.htmlhttps://archive.org/download/legendssuperstit00bass/legendssuperstit00bass.pdfhttps://archive.org/download/cu31924079619411/cu31924079619411.pdfhttps://ora.ox.ac.uk/objects/uuid%3A53134a1e-1d2f-4d88-909f-f3d840702a8e/files/rtd96k375nhttps://www.brigantineneptun.com/knowledge-base/king-neptune-ceremony-line-crossinghttps://archive.org/download/crossinglinetale00lyde/crossinglinetale00lyde.pdfhttps://www.poetryfoundation.org/poems/43997/the-rime-of-the-ancient-mariner-text-of-1834https://www.britannica.com/science/calenturehttps://www.britannica.com/place/horse-latitudeshttps://bowcreektoanatahan.wordpress.com/the-sails-hang-dead-a-history-of-the-doldrums/https://blackthornandstone.com/2020/05/21/here-be-monsters-sailor-stories-nautical-folklore/Thanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Deep in the Wayanad district of Kerala stands a massive banyan tree wrapped in heavy iron chains. According to local legend, the spirit of the tribal guide Karinthandan haunted the mountain pass after he was betrayed and murdered, until a local priest chained his restless ghost to the tree. Today, visitors still leave offerings, report strange experiences, and wonder whether the spirit ever truly found peace.The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEResearch Links:https://www.keralatourism.org/destination/chain-tree-lakkidi/246https://www.onmanorama.com/travel/kerala/2019/10/11/chain-tree-lakkidi-wayanad-history-karinthandan.htmlhttps://www.thehindu.com/news/national/kerala/karinthandan-gets-a-statue-in-wayanad/article67313244.ecehttps://www.newindianexpress.com/states/kerala/2023/sep/18/karinthandanfinally-gets-his-due-with-memorial-in-wayanad-2615877.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chain_Treehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KarinthandanThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again on tomorrow.Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds," Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licenced under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licencehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Day 14 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone. In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1q1mkw0/what_happened_to_me/The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Day 13 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone. In today's episode we share 3 spooky stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1q1mkw0/what_happened_to_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/10xm898/a_woman_sang_to_me_in_a_cabin_and_i_felt_very/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1i5u8rj/something_was_watching_me_at_my_cottage/The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Day 12 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone. In today's episode we share 4 spooky stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/9oetbv/a_ghost_led_me_to_her_body_on_the_beach_last_year/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1b4vpz1/my_cousins_disappeared_in_front_of_me/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1n7nsnr/female_entity_following_fatherdaugther_duo/The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Welcome to Day 11 of 14 days of Summer Fear 2026.The sun is high, the trails are calling, and the great outdoors is waiting—but something lurks beyond the trees. For 14 nights, we venture into the heart of summer’s most chilling legends, where national parks hold secrets, camping trips turn into nightmares, and the wilderness is anything but welcoming.  From haunted forests and eerie encounters, Summer of Fear explores the dark side of adventure. Pack your bags, pitch your tent, and pray you make it through the night—because out here, you’re never truly alone. In today's episode we share 3 spooky stories:https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1lciyl/my_first_experience_at_my_grandparents_beach_house/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/8vjo0k/a_strange_shadow_has_been_reappearing_over_the/https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/ovwnv9/i_think_something_followed_me_home_from_vacation/The BOOKBY US A COFFEEJoin Sarah's new FACEBOOK GROUPSubscribe to our PATREONEMAIL us your storiesFollow us on YOUTUBEJoin us on INSTAGRAMJoin us on TWITTERJoin us on FACEBOOKVisit our WEBSITEThanks so much for listening, and we'll catch up with you again tomorrow!Sarah and Tobie xx"Spacial Winds" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/