Sanctum of Strange

Your home for the strange and spoopy. Step into the shadows with Sanctum of Strange, a podcast that delves into the eerie and unexplained. Hosted by Nikki Zimmy, each episode offers immersive storytelling that brings to life tales of haunted locales, paranormal encounters, and mysterious phenomena. From the chilling history of Gettysburg's orphanage to the spectral legends of Sachs Covered Bridge, Nikki guides listeners through narratives that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Drawing from audience-submitted stories and personal explorations, Sanctum of Strange invites you to experience the world where the strange and spoopy reside.

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I Planned A Quiet Year; Life Said “Plot Twist”

December 29, 2025

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Chaos doesn’t check your calendar. Right after sharing a favorite story on Roanoke, life veered hard: my grandmother’s second cancer diagnosis pulled our family into caretaker mode across an ocean, and my own endometriosis battle hit a point where surgery was the only option. What followed was a season of hospitals, long-distance updates, and the strange quiet that comes when you’re waiting for news you can’t control.

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Lost Without a Trace: The Roanoke Colony Mystery

April 16, 2025

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What befell the 115 inhabitants of the Roanoke Colony who mysteriously vanished in 1590? Left with only two cryptic clues—the words "CROATOAN" and "CRO" carved into a post and tree—this centuries-old American mystery continues to captivate our imaginations.

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Shadowy Soldiers and Ghostly Encounters: Exploring Gettysburg's Paranormal Hotspots

April 2, 2025

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The shadowy history of Sachs Covered Bridge comes alive in our final Gettysburg episode as we explore one of America's most haunted structures.

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Haunted Memories: Exploring the Gettysburg Orphanage

March 19, 2025

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The innocent question "What's your favorite childhood memory?" takes on a haunting significance as we step into the shadowed past of a Gettysburg orphanage where childhood itself was a nightmare for many.

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From Ghost Stories to Bathroom Escapes: A Haunting Adventure

March 5, 2025

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This is the first part of our trip to Gettysburg PA. Talking about all the sights, ghosts and BOB!

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