Opening
Vesper: The sound of that creaking step in the hallway is still echoing for me.
Hollis: It was likely just the floorboards settling in the cold, Vesper.
Vesper: I'm Vesper, and I'm Vesper's partner, Hollis, and this is Paranormal Daily.
State’s Cryptid Culture Celebrated With New License Plate
Reported by West Virginia Public Broadcasting
Vesper: Leading off tonight, the state's cryptid culture is being celebrated with a new license plate.
Vesper: West Virginia Public Broadcasting reports this, with additional coverage from WCHS.
Hollis: It's a nice way to support local tourism, even if the creatures remain unproven.
Vesper: A little bit of mystery on the road never hurt anyone.
Bigfoot sightings surge in surprising East Coast enclave
Reported by New York Post
Hollis: Our next story: Bigfoot sightings are surging in a surprising East Coast enclave.
Hollis: The New York Post reports that these sightings are increasing in this area.
Vesper: I wonder if they've found any tracks to match the claims.
New book by San Antonio author, illustrator explores truth and myth behind Donkey Lady ghost story
Reported by KSAT
Vesper: Up next — a new book by a San Antonio author and illustrator explores the truth and myth behind the Donkey Lady ghost story.
Vesper: According to KSAT, the book examines the legend.
Hollis: Literature is a wonderful way to preserve folklore, whether it's fact or fiction.
Bigfoot hunters say N.J. is a hotbed for sightings. Meet the people still searching for Sasquatch.
Reported by NJ.com
Hollis: This just in, Bigfoot hunters say New Jersey is a hotbed for sightings.
Hollis: NJ reports on the people who are still searching for Sasquatch.
Vesper: They certainly seem dedicated to the search.
More People Claim They're Seeing Nessie, Nearly 100 Years After Famous Photo
Reported by Yahoo
Vesper: Now, to… more people claim they are seeing Nessie, nearly 100 years after the famous photo.
Vesper: Yahoo notes that these claims are being made by more people recently.
Hollis: I'd be interested to see if anyone has captured a clear image this time around.
Ghost hunter investigates paranormal claims at New Mexico Civil War site
Reported by KOAT
Hollis: Our next story: a ghost hunter is investigating paranormal claims at a New Mexico Civil War site.
Hollis: KOAT reports on the ongoing investigation of these claims.
Vesper: History certainly has a way of leaving its mark on a place.
How "Skinwalker" became a catch-all word for every cryptid or feral entity?
Reported by r/Paranormal
Vesper: Up next — how the term 'Skinwalker' became a catch-all for every cryptid or feral entity.
Vesper: The Paranormal subreddit notes that in Navajo mythology, a Skinwalker is a supernatural being believed to emerge from the earth during certain times of the year, but the term is now used for various cryptids and unexplained phenomena.
Hollis: It's fascinating how language evolves to categorize the unknown.
Sign-off
Hollis: That's all for tonight.
Vesper: See you tomorrow.