A Hint of Fiction

In our spooky scary Halloween episode, Alex and Will discuss several cases of serial killers who were never caught. These deranged individuals preyed on small and large town alike, but were never brought to justice.

Today we deal with three stories of serial killers who were never caught, a monster straight out of a horror film terrorizes a small Texas town, an unusual set of victims may suggest a killer of vampiric nature and a seemingly harmless family sets up shop and destroys the peace of a small Kansas city.

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When we think of heists the idea of intricate pieces of a puzzle working together to steal something valuable or rare often come to mind, romanticized by movies like The Italian Job or Oceans 11. The truth behind real life heists are never as glamorous or sophisticated, or are they?

In today’s episode, an act of terrorism almost destroys one of Earth’s survival plans, an expedition goes in search of an elusive bird for massive profits and two thieves escape a museum and are never heard from again. One of these stories isn’t true, can you figure out which one?

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Ecoterrorism at Svladbard Bank: Written by William Acker

Animals and humans have always had a symbiotic relationship. From loving companions, to help with work or protection, animals have been used in a myriad of ways! Today we discuss three stories of unique and wonderful animals from the course of history.

In this episode: a stray who becomes a war hero, an unusual presidential pet graces the White House and a 4 legged friend helps others under extreme situations. One of these stories is not true, can you figure out which one?

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Fairy Tales reach out from our childhood and touch our hearts through nostalgia, mystery and wonder. We may know these stories from old childhood books, stories told by our parents, or even the Wonderful World of Disney. While these stories may bring happiness to our hearts, the truth behind many of these stories are cold, heartless and even sometimes murderous.

In this episode,the origins of a sleeping princess are buried in Norse mythology, a hairy child is forced to live in a cage and amuse French royalty, and a woman with skin as white as snow is put to sleep by a poisoned apple. One of these three stories isn’t what it seems, can you guess which one? Find out on this episode of A Hint of Fiction

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Sleeping Beauty: Written by William Acker

In this episode, Alex and Will discuss one of their favorite topics video games.

A man creates a game console add on to help with an affliction that affects thousands, a real life hunt for treasure is embedded in a game series, and a psychological experiment goes horribly wrong. One of these stories isn't true.

Can you figure out which one?

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In today's episode Alexandria and William talk about three subjects from Colonial America. A man who self appoints himself a lord, a women and her brothel who helps turn the tides of the American Revolution and the true story of an american legend.

One of these stories isn't true, can you find the line between fact and fantasy.

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Welcome to A Hint of Fiction! A show where we toe the line between fact and fantasy. Every week we provide three tales, stories of the mysterious, the surprising and the downright weird.

But there's a catch.

One of these stories isn't true, a work of pure fiction. Can you tell the difference between truth and tale?

Welcome to Half Halloween, it's like Halloween...we'll you get it.

In our first spooky episode of this new holiday, we talk about urban legends. From things that go bump in the dark, to that chill that runs up your spine, we find the truth behind these creepy encounters, we'll sort of.

In this episode: celebrities visit a small town, post-mortem, a unusual fright is found at a local haunted house, and an costumed attacker protects his small corner of the world.

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Post Mortem vacation spot: Written by William Acker

The body in the Haunted House:

Yo Ho Ho and a bottle of rum! Alex and Will explore the true history of pirates and talk about some of the greats! Did pirates bury their treasure? What is a buccaneer? Why was the rum always gone?

Find out in this episode!!!

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