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Seventeen-year-old Piper knows that Father is a Prophet. Infallible. The chosen one. She would do anything for Father. That's why she takes care of all her little sisters. That's why she runs end-of-the-world drills. That's why she never asks questions. Because Father knows best. Until the day he doesn't. Until the day the government raids the compound and separates Piper from her siblings, from Mother, from the Aunts, from all of Father's followers - even from Caspian, the boy she loves.

What’s that strange object in the sky? Could it be an alien spaceship? Listeners will be riveted by curious tales of UFO sightings while also learning the facts about each claim. Which mysteries still baffle experts, and which ones have been solved?

The haunting of the Bell family at their home in Tennessee started out harmless enough with knocking and scratching noises. But soon, members of the family were scratched, kicked, and slapped by a spirit who identifies herself as a witch named Kate Batts. Centuries later, this legendary ghost story continues to haunt all who hear it.

The ghost of a weeping woman dressed in white, La Llorona, is often spotted beside bodies of water. People in Mexico and in the southwestern United States have claimed to hear her wailing in the night, crying out for her drowned children. This centuries-old legend says that if the wailing woman gets too close, she will drag you to a watery grave.

Think you know all about Bigfoot? Think again! This apelike cryptid has a secret life that may surprise you. Where does Bigfoot sleep? Does the furry beast have a massive stink? Uncover these exciting facts that engage monster fans alike.

The ghost ship The Flying Dutchman has been spotted around the world for centuries. According to legend, this spooky ship is doomed to roam the seas forever, unable to make port. The ship is thought to be a bad omen for anyone who encounters it. Dating back to the 1600s, alleged sightings of the legendary ghost ship continue to this day.

A ghostly woman in a brown dress has been repeatedly sighted in a centuries-old mansion in Norfolk, England. Many believe the Brown Lady of Raynham Hall is the spirit of Lady Dorothy Walpole, wife of Charles Townsend.

Phantom cries from wounded soldiers echo through the air. Strange orbs of light appear in photographs. These stories and more are found at Gettysburg Battlefield, the site of a historical American Civil War battle. Listeners will follow along in spooky delight as they discover the ghosts of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

New England is as rich in ghosts as it is in history. Listeners will find just the right amount of scariness for a cold, dark night.

Weather includes all the conditions in the air around us. Snow, rain, sleet, and hail are all forms of weather. So is the temperature of the air and the amount of moisture in it. Learn all about weather, including how and why it changes from place to place and time to time.

Tyrannosaurus rex and its relatives were fearsome meat eaters and deadly predators. Their strong teeth and jaws could crush bone. Go back to a time when these mighty carnivores walked the earth.

Check out some of the world's scariest haunted hotels before you check in! Prepare to be spooked even more by some of the most haunted cemeteries in the world.

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand explanations explain how water gets to and from our homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Sometimes ghosts stay behind to haunt the places they once lived. Other times, they take up residence in an object. Prepare to be scared as you learn about demon-possessed dolls, cursed boxes, and enchanted works of art.

Curious listeners want to know how things work. Easy-to-understand text explains how electricity travels from power plants to homes and describes the role of the community workers who make it all possible.

Allosaurus and its relatives were fierce and dangerous predators. Dinosaurs in this group had deadly claws and razor-sharp teeth.

Did a spider actually lay its eggs in a woman’s face? Do alligators really live in the New York City sewers? Listeners will be captivated by mysterious urban legends while also learning the facts about each claim. Which rumors hold a hint of truth and which claims are totally bonkers?

On June 1, 1937, famous pilot Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan, took off in their small plane. Earhart’s goal was to make a record-breaking flight around the world. On the last part of the flight, they approached Howland Island to refuel. Before they could land, radio communication from Earhart stopped, and the plane disappeared. Search efforts turned up few clues. What happened to Earhart and Noonan? Explore the theories and learn why their disappearance has become one of history’s greatest mysteries.

In 1752, the sky in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, darkened. A thunderstorm was coming. Benjamin Franklin was ready to perform an experiment. He wanted to show the electrical nature of lightning. His experiment was a success, but he didn’t discover electricity that day. Myths about Franklin and his experiment have been told for years. Discover what’s real and what’s fiction through infographics, primary sources, and expertly leveled text.

Thomas Edison was a famous American inventor in the late 1800s. His work with light bulbs got a lot of attention. Over time, many stories were told about this work, including that he invented the light bulb. But this isn’t true! Discover what’s real and what’s fiction.