Cryptic Chronicles

Robert O. Bowers — Strange Encounters in the Oklahoma Wilderness
In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, Tim Hacker sits down with author and lifelong outdoorsman Robert O. Bowers, also known as Uncle Rob.

Robert shares strange experiences from decades spent hunting, fishing, and exploring the Oklahoma wilderness—including mysterious creatures, unusual tracks, ghostly encounters, strange lights, UFO phenomena, and the eerie story of Mona of the Plains. We also discuss how these experiences inspired his Campfire Tales from Uncle Rob series, along with his cryptid-horror fiction including Red Eyes at Black Mesa and Have Dog Will Travel.

Were these simply unusual encounters in remote places—or is Robert really the “weird magnet” his wife says he is?

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What makes a monster truly monstrous—is it what they are, or the choices they make?

In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I sit down with dark fantasy and paranormal author Richard Spegal to talk monsters, magic, mythology, and the deeper meaning behind supernatural stories.

We explore his Eternal Nights series, the Wolves & Ravens trilogy, vampires, werewolves, folklore, morality, redemption, and the blurred line between good and evil. Richard also shares how his military background influences the way he writes conflict, sacrifice, leadership, and consequence.

If you love dark fantasy, supernatural mythology, and stories that explore what it really means to be human, this episode is for you.

🎙️ Monsters, Magic, and Meaning — An Interview with Richard Spegal

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📚 Buy Richard Spegal’s Books

Eternal Nights — Redemption
https://a.co/d/029euTzC

Eternal Nights — Origins
https://a.co/d/0du6yrKm

Eternal Nights — Arrival
https://www.amazon.com/Eternal-Nights-Arrival-Richard-Spegal/dp/1970703512

Wolves and Ravens — The First Law
https://www.amazon.com/Wolves-Ravens-Book-First-Law-ebook/dp/B0CNFRP6H2

In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I sit down with Christian Kenny, creator of Killer Kards Tarot, to explore the strange intersection of tarot, true crime, numerology, astrology, and archetypes.

We dive into how the deck was created, how certain killers were matched to specific cards, and what those connections might reveal about symbolism, synchronicity, and the darker side of the human psyche.

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The latest Horrible Hauntings is live—a globe-spanning collection of supernatural tales drawn from folklore, first-hand accounts, and strange case files. From old-world legends to modern encounters, we follow the footprints of the uncanny across coastlines, forests, and city streets, asking what lingers just beyond ordinary explanation.

Press play, dim the lights, and tell me in the comments which story stayed with you after the credits. Your support here keeps Cryptic Chronicles digging into the world’s strangest shadows—thank you for making this episode possible.

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What if Atlantis was never just a story about a lost civilization, but a philosophical warning about power, progress, and the limits of human wisdom? In this episode of Cryptic Chronicles, I’m joined by Julian, author of Systems, Sages, and Sunken Empires, to explore Solon, Atlantis, cyberpunk metaphysics, and the deeper philosophical ideas hidden within one of history’s most enduring legends. We dive into what Atlantis may represent about civilization, technology, morality, and what happens when human ambition grows faster than wisdom.

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Systems, Sages, and Sunken Empires: A Re-examination of Solon, Atlantis and Cyberpunk Metaphysics