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UnsettledThe Stonecutter's Secret: A Hidden StoryThe Stonecutter's Secret is a haunting tale about the disappearance of young Billy White in the village of Meysey Hampton. Despite the tension between the White family and the villagers, a community-wide search ensues. Eventually, it is revealed that the village stonemason, Horthorn, had hidden Billy's body to protect the village from what he believed was a curse carried by the White family. The discovery brings the village together, leading to a transformation in which past grievances are forgiven and forgotten. The story ends with a sense of closure as Billy's name is added to the memorial and the...2025-06-3009 minUnsettledHaunted Clock of Ashton KeynesA quaint village with a mysterious grandfather clock. The clock behaves strangely, resetting itself and exhibiting odd occurrences, leading to rumors and superstitions. After years of unsettling events, the clock finally falls silent, leaving its owners with an eerie presence. The new owners claim it never worked, but during a power outage, it chimed four times before remaining silent. The tale leaves listeners intrigued and eager for more lost stories.#HiddenStory #AshtonKaynes #Timekeeper #CotswoldVillage #GrandfatherClock #Mystery #SmallTownSecrets #Supernatural #PodcastStory #LostStories #FamilyHistory #HauntedClock #WhisperedLegends #SpookyTales #old2025-06-2508 minUnsettledThe Haunted Bear of Rodborough CommonHost Ben shares the true story of the bear in the lobby at a hotel on Rodborough Common in the Cotswolds. The taxidermied bear has been a fixture for over a century, but new staff member Alice begins to notice strange occurrences and learns of its dark history. Guests report unsettling experiences, and the bear's presence seems to affect the hotel. Despite being a mascot, there are stories of accidents and corrupted photographs associated with it. Alice eventually leaves her job, feeling haunted by the bear's presence. The story ends with a sense of unease, as the bear remains...2025-06-2109 minUnsettledThe Curse of the Tetbury Woodland MusicHost Ben shares the hidden story of Tetbury woodland music, a mysterious tune that leads to a clearing where offerings are left. Laura Finch, new to Tetbury, hears the music and joins a group trying to find its source. The clearing is described as extraordinary, with items left as offerings. The group's skepticism is challenged when one member disappears after scoffing at the ritual. The music stops, and the village falls silent. The story ends with a reminder to listen to the music and leave something behind if you reach the clearing. The audience is encouraged to watch another...2025-06-1907 minUnsettledUFO's over BroadwayIn 1984, a group of runners in Broadway, Worcestershire experienced a strange event while out for a run. They witnessed a hovering light that seemed to manipulate time and space. After the encounter, they experienced strange visions and lost time, which eventually stopped after one of the group members passed away. The experience caused the group to drift apart, and they never fully reconnected. Despite the lack of concrete evidence or further developments, the impact of the event on their lives was profound. This true story is a reminder that some inexplicable experiences can deeply affect people without leading to...2025-06-1608 minUnsettledThe Tale of the Shopkeeper's GhostsHost Ben shares a hidden story of the shopkeeper's ghosts in Aston Mallow, a small Cotswold village. Simon Carter and his family move to the village and take over the local shop, where they encounter strange customers who seem to be stuck in a routine from the past. Despite their odd behavior, Simon begins to understand and appreciate their presence, realizing that they are part of the village's history and charm. He embraces the slower pace of life and the analog nature of the shop, even as he notices mysterious occurrences after closing time. Eventually, he comes to accept...2025-06-1510 minUnsettledUNSETTLED - The Legend of The Lechlade Shadow WalkerThe Lechlade Shadow Walker is a mysterious presence in the town of Lechlade, known for trailing behind people on moonless nights. Sophie Blake, a local nurse, had a chilling encounter with the shadow walker, which led her to notice strange occurrences related to shadows. She delved into local records and discovered similar stories dating back decades. After facing the shadow walker on a moonless night, Sophie found that shadows could guide, warn, or even disappear without a trace. The legend of the shadow walker persists in Lechlade, with some viewing it as a guardian and others as a thief...2025-06-1309 minUnsettledCricklade Moon WatcherThe story of Andrew Fipps, a retired farmer in Cricklade, who became obsessed with the moon and began to notice strange coincidences between the lunar observations and odd occurrences on his farm. As his observations grew stranger, he started to feel watched and experienced unsettling events, culminating in a mysterious disappearance. Some villagers claim to have seen a lone figure walking the pasture, carrying a cylindrical object and always staring up at the sky. The story leaves open the possibility that sometimes the moon looks back. If you enjoyed this story, consider checking out the recommended one on screen...2025-06-1011 minUnsettledUNSETTLED - Unearthing The Chedworth CoinThe Chedworth coin is a local legend in Chedworth, a village in the Cotswolds. Every few years, someone finds an old Roman coin while digging in their garden, only for it to disappear by morning. The earliest written account dates back to 1953, and the pattern has persisted through generations, creating speculation and folklore within the community.Despite attempts to capture the coin's vanishing on film or with metal detectors, no explanation has been found. The mystery deepened when a class of children and adults all remembered finding the same coin in their gardens, raising questions about its significance and...2025-06-0911 minUnsettledUNSETTLED - The Riddle of The Fairford Church BellsFairford, Gloucestershire,, is a market town known for its medieval stained glass and the mystery of the bells of Saint Mary's. Every winter solstice, the bells ring out unique tunes that have puzzled locals for decades. The tradition began in the 1970s when an extra chime was noticed after evensong. Music teacher Lucy Ellison and a code breaker discovered a hidden message in the tune, leading to the discovery of various objects around Fairford. The annual riddle became a part of the town's identity, with many attempting to crack the code each year. Despite efforts, no one has claimed...2025-06-0909 minUnsettledUNSETTLED - The Bisley Green LanternThe story of the Bisley lantern, a green light seen in the woods, is a local legend. It is said to lead people to lost items, but they never return quite the same. There are accounts of people finding lost items under the lantern's glow, but they are changed in some way. Some say it's a will-o'-the-wisp, while others believe it may be a ghost or even time itself. The moral of the story is to think carefully about what you're looking for if you see the lantern, as what you find may not be as you remember it...2025-06-0907 minUnsettledUNSETTLED - Minchinhampton Phone Box MysteryThe story of the Minchinhampton phone box in Gloucestershire, England has intrigued residents for decades. Every May Day at midnight, the phone would ring, and callers would mention specific details about the recipients' lives. Despite various theories, including a residual haunting or a collective memory manifestation, the mystery remains unsolved. In recent years, the ringing has faded, and the phone box mysteriously disappeared in 2022. Some speculate whether the phenomenon was a village prank or a genuine connection with the unknown. The disappearance of traditional red telephone boxes in the UK adds to the intrigue. The true nature of the...2025-06-0909 min