Lore 316: A Spoonful of Sugar

Sometimes the most frightening stories involve things we consider safe retreats or mindless pleasures. If that sounds tasty, today’s exploration will hit the spot.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by GennaRose Nethercott, research by Cassandra de Alba, and music by Chad Lawson.

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Lore Alive 1: The Sleep

Welcome to Lore Alive, a special Halloween bonus series that brings dark tales from history to life with immersive sound design and voice actors. Today’s tale introduces us to some newlyweds in late 1800s Kentucky who settled in for a new life together, only for their hopes and dreams to meet a terrifying end.

Lore Alive was created by Aaron Mahnke, with writing and direction by Nicolas Tecosky, audio production and sound design by Brandon Grugle. This week’s episode starred J. Garrett Mitchell as James, Sarah Palm as Octavia, and Nicholas Tecosky as Doctor McClain.


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Legends 89: Mother Dearest

Folklore is often about powerful beings that deserve our fear and respect. Which is why one big category of legends around the globe is about someone very close to home.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Alex Robinson and research by Jamie Vargas.

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Lore 315: All Shook Up

Folklore usually depends on the little things. The daily struggle to survive, the terror of a new location, or even violence and crime. But even when the events are bigger than we can imagine, folklore has a way of showing up.

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Legends 88: Tell-Tale Heartland

The American heartland might not be as ancient as New England, but it can hold its own when it comes to dark history and terrifying tales.

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Lore 314: Hive Mind

Not all big stories are about equally large characters. In the world of folklore, sometimes even the littlest players have a massive stage to perform upon.

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Legends 87: Cursive

Everyone loves a good ghost story, but literature and spirits have a relationship that is older than some might think.

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Lore 313: Tall, Tall Tales

Some folklore thrives in the depths of our world—whether that’s across the ocean waves or along the docks of an ancient harbor town. But a few have risen to great heights, giving us a view of history that is downright terrifying.

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Legends 86: Litmus Test

Folklore has had many uses over the centuries. But while some has been used to educate or entertain, one pocket of legends has become a dangerous tool for sorting the good from the bad.

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Lore 312: To Serve Man

A lot of folklore is frightening, but some of it is definitely hard to swallow. Let’s sink our teeth into some terrifying tales from history today.

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Legends 85: Down Under

The huge number of dangerous creatures in Australia is terrifying, for sure. But if the legends are true, there’s a lot more to be afraid of than spiders and birds.

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Lore 311: Twice Upon a Time

Folklore is full of stories about people who seem to have lived more than one life. Which is why these true tales from history are so incredibly bizarre.

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Legends 84: Dead in the Water

The vast oceans of our planet are more mysterious to us than the surface of Mars. And because of that, they have become the place where dark legends dwell beneath the surface.

Narrated and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with writing by Molly Quinlan Artwick, and research by Samuel Alberty.

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Lore 310: Thunderstruck

While most folklore has a thrilling quality to it, there are some tales that are a bit more shocking. Just be careful where you stand while we explore them.

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Legends 83: Sweet Home

The American South might have its charm, but it also has a tragic history that lingers in the shadows to this day.

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Lore 309: Party Favors

Parties promise us a break from the mundane or troubling. But a few celebratory gatherings in history have turned the tables, delivering something far more frightening.

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Legends 82: The Weight of Fear

One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.

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Lore 308: Without a Trace

Dark stories often have twists, turns, and the constant fear of getting lost in the shadows. Which is a lot like one real trail that haunts American history. Let’s take a journey there together.

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Legends 81: Undertaken

One of the most common fears we have is also the product of centuries of fiction mixed with a dash of truth. The result is a genre of storytelling that is truly horrifying.

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Lore 307: Revisiting "Mary, Mary"

This week, as summer weaves its way into our lives, the Lore team is taking a well-deserved break. To make that possible, we’re reissuing a fan favorite from nearly a decade ago: Episode 50: Mary, Mary.

Researched, written, and produced by Aaron Mahnke, with music by Chad Lawson.

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