Less Taken:
Shadowlands

In Season Two of Less Taken - SHADOWLANDS - we explore some of the most terrifying, bone-chilling real-life horror stories from Illinois. From paranormal encounters to monsters to serial killers and everything in-between... you don't want to miss out on this thrilling ride through the Shadowlands with Season Two of Less Taken.

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Bloody Mary

Get ready for the installment of a Bloody Mary origin story, unlike anything you've heard before.

Mud

A 7', 300lbs monster with white mud-covered fur terrorizes Murphysboro, IL.

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Resurrection Mary

One of the most infamous Chicago-area legends about a vanishing hitchhiker who may be based in real-life.

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The Devil Stone

An omnious Terra Cotta stone unleashes hell onto anyone who possesses it.

Pizza from Hell
July 4th Special

Explore the story of a pizzeria in Belleville, IL said to be plagued by spirits dating back to the 1850s.

Lurancy Vennum

Explore the real-life horror story of Lurancy Vennum and the spirits that possess her.

After a series of seizures and "fits," Lurancy becomes a portal through which the dead can visit her, speak to her, and sometimes, even become her.

Hostage

Explore the real-life horror story of Stephen Small, a wealthy man who is kidnapped and buried alive. His survival will cost the Small family a whopping $1M. Stephen only has 48 hours' worth of air in his makeshift grave, so they better to hurry.

Feeling
Spooky?

If you're anything like us, the fall season means warm cider, cozy hoodies, and creepy stories. Here at Less Taken, we have plenty of those. Why not get into the Halloween vibe with some of our classic ghost stories?

The Perry Co.
Ghost Rider

Explore the story of a headless horseman who rides a fiery steed & torments souls along River Road in Perry County, Indiana.

200 Demons, PT. I

Explore what led up to the Ammons family exorcisms (yes, that's plural) that occurred in Gary, Indiana.

Hi-Fi Poltergeist

Explore the story of a poltergeist who torments the Beck household in Indianapolis in 1962.

Cloverland

Explore the 100 steps that lead up to a premonition of your death and the 100 steps down that lead you straight to hell

Willows Weep

The story of Willows Weep, a house William Shatner once described as being the most haunted residence in America

Whispers, PT. I

Explore the legends behind a historic Victorian-style home located in Mitchell, Indiana - a place known for its high rate of paranormal activity - and what might be really going on there.

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Season One:
Crossroads

In Season One of Less Taken, we explore real-life horror stories from all across Indiana, ranging from encounters with the paranormal to serial killers.

Episodes

Pit Stop
Episodes

In our Pit Stop episodes, we pause to further examine a topic from our most recent story. Our most recent one explores the various unidentified monsters found around places like Devil's Kitchen, IL.

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Monster
Mash

It's almost fall, which means it's almost spooky season. If you're looking for some entertaining monster stories, we've got them from both Illinois and Indiana. Be sure to give them a listen!

Mud

A 7', 300lbs monster with white mud-covered fur terrorizes Murphysboro, IL.

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Enfield

Explore the horrific tale of a three-legged creature that terrorized the residents of Enfield, Illinois throughout the 1970s, as well as the verisimilitude of the legend.

Mill Race Monster

We explore the story of a terrifying creature many Hoosiers claim to have encountered around Mill Race Park in Columbus, IN. And of course, we'll explore what just might be the truth.

Big Foot on Ice

Explore Indiana Bigfoot sightings & the story of a Hoosier investor who paid $50K to get his hands on a frozen sasquatch carcass.

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for the Show?

We'd love to hear it. Use the form to send us your ideas for future episodes of Less Taken. Keep in place, the show covers spooky stories from the Midwest, often with a bit of truth to them.