Fabled Collective

Fabled Collective is your gateway into a world where folklore, haunted history, and creative storytelling converge. Hosted by Vanessa K. Eccles, an author, editor, and storyteller, this podcast explores the mysteries that shape our world—from eerie legends and ghost stories to the hidden truths within mythology and historical hauntings.

In each episode, you'll embark on a journey through spine-tingling tales, forgotten folklore, and the shadowy corners of history, all while discovering how storytelling can illuminate both the dark and the light within us. Whether you're here for chilling fiction, creative inspiration, or a deeper understanding of life's mysteries, Fabled Collective offers an experience that lingers long after the story ends.

What You'll Discover on Fabled Collective:

👻 Haunted History & Paranormal Stories:
Explore the ghostly tales and eerie folklore surrounding haunted places, ancient ruins, and historical mysteries. From Savannah's most haunted corners to the forgotten legends of the world, you'll hear stories that blur the line between history and myth.

📖 Spooky Fiction & Immersive Audiobooks:
Get lost in dark, atmospheric short stories and audiobooks, narrated to pull you into otherworldly realms. These tales aren’t just spine-chilling—they’re thought-provoking, exploring the human experience through the lens of the unknown.

🔮 Creative Living & Intuitive Insights:
For writers, creators, and spiritual seekers, Fabled Collective also offers creative inspiration, including journal prompts, storytelling tips, and intuitive practices to help you connect more deeply with your inner world and creative voice.

🌕 Folklore, Myth, & the Shadow Side:
Uncover the ancient stories that shaped cultures, from European fairy tales to indigenous legends, while exploring their deeper meanings. These stories often reveal the darker aspects of human nature, balanced by lessons of hope, resilience, and transformation.

✨ Spiritual Reflections & Personal Transformation:
Beyond the stories, Fabled Collective encourages introspection and personal growth, blending spiritual practices with creative exploration. Whether it's shadow work, tarot reflections, or journaling through folklore, you'll find inspiration to navigate your own journey from darkness to light.

Who Is This Podcast For?

🌿 Folklore enthusiasts drawn to myth, legend, and haunted history.
🌙 Spiritual seekers exploring intuition, shadow work, and personal growth.
🎧 Audiobook lovers who enjoy atmospheric, immersive storytelling.
🔍 Curious minds fascinated by the intersection of history, mystery, and the unknown.

If you love paranormal podcasts, folklore deep-dives, and spooky audiobooks, you'll feel right at home with Fabled Collective.

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Top 10 Fabled Collective Episodes

Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Fabled Collective episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Fabled Collective for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Fabled Collective episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Poisonous Bride: Marie Lafarge

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02/12/21 • 9 min

The story of Marie Lafarge reads like a gothic novel. A well-bred, attractive woman living in a mansion in the country, married to a man she doesn't love, sounds like a tale we'd all like to read. And read, people did. Her case was one of the first trials to be followed by the public through newspapers. She was the first person to largely be convicted due to direct forensic and toxicology evidence.
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William Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily"

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02/10/21 • 7 min

William Faulkner chooses an interesting title for his story about a woman confined to her past. The story is filled with many symbolic references, but none as interesting as its title. “A Rose for Emily” allows us to explore what the upcoming events may entail. The title symbolizes Emily’s superiority to the town, her choice of seclusion, and the ultimate fall of her sanity and life.

Though a rose may have its bloom, it still has its thorns.
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The Ghosts of Hyde

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08/23/21 • 19 min

On the isle of Hyde, all ghosts aren’t dead. Haunted by a past they fled and by a present so steeped in lore, truth can scarcely be deciphered. If tomorrow promised of a world without social media, television, and distraction, would you take it? Would you become a ghost of Hyde?

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Southern Gothic: The Mysterious Case of Lavinia Fisher

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07/02/19 • 27 min

If you take a ghost tour in Charleston, you'll likely hear the legend of Lavinia Fisher, reported to be the first female serial killer in America. But despite what we're told on the tours, the real story behind this infamous woman may surprise you. In this episode, we'll uncover the facts and search history for the truth behind the lore.
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Household Superstitions: Doors, Stairways, Salt, Candles, and Umbrellas

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02/09/21 • 9 min

Our ancestors lived in perilous times, not knowing what would happen from one day to the next. They faced sickness, death, and suffering—the likes of which we can only imagine today. One of the only ways they found to protect themselves was through rituals, the practice of doing things in a particular order. In the same way, certain practices became superstitions—a belief that doing things in a specific fashion would lead to either a positive or ill-fated result.

These superstitions have passed on from generation to generation, sometimes for centuries, through word of mouth and folklore. They have become ingrained in our cultures, in our personal mythologies. We often don't even question where they came from or why exactly we practice them.

Or perhaps you aren't a subscriber of superstitions, having chosen to allow the scientific and rational thinking of the era we live in to override those "old wives tales" that belong to a different time in history.

Either way, their background is fascinating. And you may find yourself saying... Well, just in case.
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Ten Days in a Madhouse

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05/07/20 • 22 min

Nellie Bly, known for her book Ten Days in a Madhouse, was born in 1864 just outside of Pittsburgh. She would become a true suffragette and leader in women's voices. Nellie grew up living a typical life of domestic womanhood like many in those days, but she had a voice that needed to be heard. In 1885, she wrote to the Pittsburg Dispatch, going against an article that said the only purpose for women was to clean house and take care of children and that they had no business working outside the home. In her letter, she evoked a woman's God-given abilities to work and do other jobs well, despite what society thought. Her passionate rebuke landed her a job with the Dispatch for $5 a week. But women weren't respected in journalism. Women were allowed to write about food, gardening, household topics, and fashion. But Nellie wanted to be a real journalist. This is her fascinating story.
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Fairy Tales: Little Red Riding Hood (Part 1)

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02/11/19 • 18 min

We’re all familiar with the childhood favorite—Little Red Riding Hood. But what if I told you that it may actually be true? At least, partly. Find out what makes this tale one of the most terrifying yet.

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Fairy Tales: Pinafore & Foxglove

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01/15/19 • 16 min

Does fairy magic really exist? It seems like a strange question to ask modern audiences, but historically, many cultures from around the world believed in the magical properties of certain herbs—such as that of the foxglove. Foxglove is said to have the power to summon fairies, and according to modern medicine, may have the power to mend hearts.

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The Monster and the Golden Egg

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09/17/24 • 40 min

In this episode, we explore the ancient fable of "The Goose and the Golden Egg," uncovering the dark lessons hidden beneath its surface. From the haunting consequences of greed to the symbolic golden eggs in our own lives, we’ll dig deep into the themes of this tale and how its warnings still echo in today’s world. We'll reflect on the dangers of impatience, the specter of greed, and the golden opportunities we often overlook. And there's a monster, so...all the more reason to give it a listen.
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History of Tarot

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02/27/25 • 23 min

In this episode, we uncover the secret history of the Rider-Waite Tarot, the world’s most iconic deck. Explore how the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, a 19th-century occult society, shaped modern Tarot practices. Discover the fascinating lives of Arthur Edward Waite and Pamela Colman Smith, the minds behind the deck, and how their work unlocked deeper meanings within the cards.

Along the way, I’ll share my personal experience with Tarot—how I moved from skepticism to understanding it as a tool for self-discovery and spiritual growth. Whether you're new to Tarot, a seasoned reader, or simply curious about its history, this episode offers insight, storytelling, and practical advice.

Listen now and discover:

The hidden origins of Tarot and how it evolved from a card game to a spiritual tool.
The influence of the Golden Dawn on modern occult practices.
How the Rider-Waite-Smith deck became the gold standard for Tarot readings.
Tips for using Tarot as a guide, not a prediction of fate.

🎴 Journal Prompts:

1. A Card That Speaks to You

Choose a Tarot card that resonates with you today—whether from a reading or simply one you feel drawn to.

What emotions or memories does this card stir in you?
If this card were a message from your subconscious, what might it be trying to tell you?

2. Your Relationship with the Unknown

Tarot is often about embracing the mysteries of life—the things we don’t yet understand.

How do you feel about uncertainty and the unknown? Do you resist it, or do you lean into it?
Have you ever had a moment where something felt intuitively right, even if you couldn’t explain why?

3. A Reading That Changed You

Think back to a time when a Tarot reading (or another form of divination) shifted your perspective.