Young Katie can't wait to be an adult. So when a witch with a magic wand helps her dreams come true, Katie never wants to go back home... until she learns the witch's cannibalistic secret. Season of the Witch is a special storytelling series across Parcast Network. Follow Superstitions and Haunted Places to find more spooky stories and historical haunts!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Norwegian folktale follows a young boy caught in a terrifying cat-and-mouse game with a witch. And while his situation vaguely resembles other “home alone” tales, this one has a dark and bloody ending.… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Passamaquoddy tale follows a boy who tries to find a home with his mother's tribe — but instead, discovers an evil disease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Greek saga follows Hercules on one of his infamous Labors. Instead of battling a violent, mythical beast, however, he faced a challenge that tested his cleverness… and his stomach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Swiss fairy tale takes a look at the dark things that can happen at a remote forest cottage... and reminds us that not all good Samaritans are rewarded for their deeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices