Fabled Collective
Fabled Collective is your gateway into a world where folklore, haunted history, and creative storytelling converge. Hosted by Vanessa K. Eccles, an author, editor, and storyteller, this podcast explores the mysteries that shape our world—from eerie legends and ghost stories to the hidden truths within mythology and historical hauntings.
In each episode, you'll embark on a journey through spine-tingling tales, forgotten folklore, and the shadowy corners of history, all while discovering how storytelling can illuminate both the dark and the light within us. Whether you're here for chilling fiction, creative inspiration, or a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, Fabled Collective offers an experience that lingers long after the story ends.
What You'll Discover on Fabled Collective:
👻 Haunted History & Paranormal Stories:
Explore the ghostly tales and eerie folklore surrounding haunted places, ancient ruins, and historical mysteries. From Savannah's most haunted corners to the forgotten legends of the world, you'll hear stories that blur the line between history and myth.
📖 Spooky Fiction & Immersive Audiobooks:
Get lost in dark, atmospheric short stories and audiobooks, narrated to pull you into otherworldly realms. These tales aren’t just spine-chilling—they’re thought-provoking, exploring the human experience through the lens of the unknown.
🔮 Creative Living & Intuitive Insights:
For writers, creators, and spiritual seekers, Fabled Collective also offers creative inspiration, including journal prompts, storytelling tips, and intuitive practices to help you connect more deeply with your inner world and creative voice.
🌕 Folklore, Myth, & the Shadow Side:
Uncover the ancient stories that shaped cultures, from European fairy tales to indigenous legends, while exploring their deeper meanings. These stories often reveal the darker aspects of human nature, balanced by lessons of hope, resilience, and transformation.
✨ Spiritual Reflections & Personal Transformation:
Beyond the stories, Fabled Collective encourages introspection and personal growth, blending spiritual practices with creative exploration. Whether it's shadow work, tarot reflections, or journaling through folklore, you'll find inspiration to navigate your own journey from darkness to light.
Who Is This Podcast For?
🌿 Folklore enthusiasts drawn to myth, legend, and haunted history.
🌙 Spiritual seekers exploring intuition, shadow work, and personal growth.
🎧 Audiobook lovers who enjoy atmospheric, immersive storytelling.
🔍 Curious minds fascinated by the intersection of history, mystery, and the unknown.
If you love paranormal podcasts, folklore deep-dives, and spooky audiobooks, you'll feel right at home with Fabled Collective.
Episodes
121 episodes
Spirits of St. Augustine: Haunted Cemeteries, City Gates & the Castillo with Stacy Piagno
In this spine-tingling episode, we explore the haunted history of St. Augustine, Florida—America’s oldest city and one of the most paranormally active places in the U.S. Join me and special guest Stacy Piagno, a seasoned spiritual...
When a Stranger Sang my Song: A Dream About Synchronicity and Soul Alignment
Let's do some dreamwork, shall we? Last night, I dreamed I was listening to a song—an obscure one I’d never heard before—when a total stranger began singing the exact same lyrics at the exact same moment. He couldn’t hear the phone...
Classic Audiobooks, Modernized: The Storm by Sarah Elizabeth Utterson
Step into the storm and uncover a tale of gothic suspense, secrets, and fate. In this episode of the Classic Audiobooks, Modernized Series, I bring you "The Storm" by Sarah Elizabeth Utterson—a chilling early 19th-ce...
Surviving the Night Hag: Dark Folklore, Sleep Paralysis, and Protection Against the Unseen
Have you ever woken up paralyzed, a heavy presence pressing down on your chest, unable to move or scream? You’re not alone. Across cultures and centuries, people have spoken of the Night Hag, a shadowy figure who visits in the dead of night, lu...
Cracking: A Horror Story
Are you ready for a bone-chilling journey into the unknown? Dive into the Fabled Collective's latest episode, where a seemingly ordinary night turns into a spine-tingling nightmare. This short horror story delivers a haunting blend of atmospher...
The Girl from the River Seine
In this episode, we dive into the haunting story of L'Inconnue de la Seine, or the Girl from the River Seine. Found in Paris in the late 1800s, this young woman’s peaceful smile and unknown identity captured the imaginations of artists an...
Serenity and Wicks
In the heart of haunted Savannah, where shadows of the past whisper through moss-covered oaks, lies "Serenity and Wicks"—a mystical candle shop shimmering with stories beyond mere wax and wick. Brooke, the shop's enchanting owner, crafts more t...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Silent House
Happy Halloween! In this episode, "The Silent House," Lena Harper buys an old Victorian home, seeking the solace of quiet. But the house she moves into is more than just still—it’s unnaturally silent, devoid of life. Soon, she begins hearing wh...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Shadow's Hunger
In today’s haunting episode, "The Shadow’s Hunger," we follow Elias Thorne, a reclusive writer who becomes increasingly aware of a shadow that doesn’t belong to him. As the days pass, the shadow grows stronger, feeding on Elias’ fear and creepi...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Song of the Sea
In this eerie episode, "The Song of the Sea", we follow a lighthouse keeper who becomes captivated by a haunting melody that drifts from the ocean each night. As the song lures him closer to the shore, he discovers the source—a vengeful siren, ...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Keeper of the Dolls
In the chilling conclusion to our Halloween series, "The Keeper of Dolls", a young girl inherits her great-grandmother’s house, only to discover that the dolls lining the walls are far more than lifeless antiques. When she begins hearing them m...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Clockmaker's Curse
In today’s haunting episode, "The Clockmaker’s Curse", a man inherits his great-grandfather’s workshop, only to discover that the clocks within are not as silent as they seem. At night, the clocks begin to tick, each chime bringing with it the ...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Glass Coffin
In this unsettling episode, "The Glass Coffin," a wealthy man’s obsession with eternal life leads him to commission a glass coffin, a tomb that promises to preserve him forever. But once sealed inside, he discovers the terrible truth—that life ...
Why We Love Horror: The Psychology of Dark Themes in Writing and Media
In this episode, we journey into the psychological shadows of storytelling, exploring why writers and creators are drawn to darker themes like horror and mystery. What drives creators like Edgar Allan Poe, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Shirley Jackson, ...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Forgotten Bride
In today’s episode, "The Forgotten Bride", we unravel the haunting tale of Edmund, a man whose wedding day turned into a nightmare when he accidentally abandoned his bride in the depths of a vast, maze-like church. Decades later, her face—decay...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Bones Beneath
In today’s episode, "The Bones Beneath," a family moves into an old Victorian home only to discover that it harbors a deadly secret. When their daughter begins hearing the sound of digging beneath her floorboards, they investigate, uncovering t...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Midnight Bell
In this episode, "The Midnight Bell", a small village is gripped by terror as a mysterious bell tolls each night at midnight, marking another death. Determined to uncover the source of the haunting sound, young Jacob ventures into the fog-shrou...
13 Tales of Halloween: Portrait of the Dead
In today’s haunting episode, "Portrait of the Dead", we dive into the chilling world of an artist with a dark obsession. His ability to capture the likeness of the recently deceased is unmatched, but his talent comes with a terrible pr...
13 Tales of Halloween: Fated in Stone
In this episode, we follow Emily Lake on a routine visit to Bonaventure Cemetery that takes a sinister turn. When Emily stumbles upon a gravestone with her exact name and age, she’s forced to confront an unsettling mystery. Is it a bizarre coin...
13 Tales of Halloween: A Thrift Store Nightmare
In today’s episode, "A Thrift Store Nightmare,” we unravel the terrifying tale of a haunted stuffed animal with a dark and vengeful secret. When Grace brings home an old bear from a thrift store, she has no idea it’s possessed by the g...
13 Tales of Halloween: The Phantom Room
In this eerie episode, we tell the chilling story of "The Phantom Room", where an innocent traveler encounters something far darker than he ever imagined. After booking a simple night’s stay in an old inn, Peter finds himself trapped in a room ...
Ghosts of Arlington: Haunting Tales from Alabama's Historic Antebellum Home
In this spine-tingling episode of Fabled Collective, host Vanessa is joined by Jennifer Guthrie. They venture into the grand halls of Arlington Antebellum Home and Gardens in Birmingham, Alabama. Built in the early 1840s, this stately mansion h...
