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We go over the story massacre behind episode 17. Were you able to guess the inspiration? Find out which notorious names will come up behind the story and who the bullets were actually for.  Afterwards, we listen to a whole new story from a lady’s love life. How will her love go? Is this a cautionary tale for anyone claiming to have a love potion or was there more to this than meets the eye?  All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social media at Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening! Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Story Opening and Closing Music: Tape Star by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

We're back baby!! Tune in for a whole new year of stories and asking ourselves was it real? For the first episode of 2021 we stayed in theme for the month - February. I bring you a story that took place on Valentine's Day. Does this mean that its a story about love or is it something else completely different? You just have to listen to find out. Just because I give you a specific date does not always mean that it is real. Sit back, relax, and happy listening! All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social media at Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening! Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Story Opening and Closing Music: Dark Flashes by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Let's go over Daniel's story and reveal the true identity of his opponent shall we? Aside from the recap, there is a brief announcement on what to expect for 2021. This is one very short episode to send you all into the new year. Thank you to everyone who have listened to the podcast whether you came in for one episode or been listening to every single one from the beginning. I possibly could not reach 16 episodes without you all! A cheer to 2021 and for more new episode in the new year! All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social media at Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

No, this episode is about a man named Daniel who likes to make a storm out of music. But first learn more about Frau Perchta during our little refresher. There's talk about belly-slitting and soul cycling, or was it belly cycling and soul slitting? Following our Christmas Witch,  is a tale about an old musical duel. A long forgotten pianist named Daniel challenged a Viennese virtuoso. Will Daniel win this duel or will his actions backfire on him? Can music be actually deadly? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social media at Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Inspirational Breakthrough  by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

This episode we talk more about the "Nightmare Island" and found out its actually called Isla De La Muñecas or the Island of the Dolls. Do you think you can stand living in a island filled with dolls? How about dealing with the Christmas Witch? Our first Christmas inspired story follows the footsteps of a dear Anna and how she dealt with the Christmas witch. Listen to the story and guess, was this story real? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social media at Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  I Domine  by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

What do you imagine your island of nightmares will look like? There are people who are afraid of clowns, heights, and spiders. Can you imagine being trapped in an island with the very thing you are afraid of? Our story is set in a place that is a nightmare for some people but not our narrator. Our narrator in fact holds their island precious. The only question is was this story based on reality or fabricated from fantasy?All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Against Time  by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

This is the Was It Real? Turkey Day Special! What is so special about it? Well I will ruin the Thanksgiving story for you, but hopefully not. This episode is all about Thanksgiving and how it came to be. We will break down what part of the story was real and what part is actually fiction. A short but fun walk down history lane. A shoutout to Jonathan for that amazing title!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Stars and Laurels by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comTurkey sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

"Just keep your eyes on the prize." That is what they all say whenever there is a goal in mind. This episode we follow our main character keeping her eyes on the crown. What makes this crown so special? I imagine all the hard work that they had to go through just to get it. Will they even get it or will they fail last minute? Come, listen, and find out and at the same time come figure out if this is based on a true story or yet another work of fiction.  Make sure you head on over to Twitter and Instagram to voice your reasons on why you think this story is reality or fantasy.  Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Higher Up by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com

Cute, kind, adorable, deadly, dangerous, tiny. Do these description remind you of someone? Is that person me? No? Well can you guess who this story is about? For the tenth episode, I give you one of my favorites for getting into the double digits. Make sure you head on over to Twitter(Here) and Instagram (IG Here) to voice your reasons on why you think this story is reality or fantasy.  All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Snap Happy by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

How would you know if you are currently living in a dystopian world? Have you ever taken a step back and think about what is going around you? Maybe then you will realize how the world you live on is not that far apart from the dystopian worlds you read in books. Can you figure out if this story is just an exaggeration or based on real life? New format for November, make sure you head on over to Twitter(Here) and Instagram (IG Here) to voice your reasons on why you think this story is reality or fantasy. All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music:  Fearful New World by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com 

It sounds like your typical love story at first but it is definitely not. (Don't) Follow our heroine's footsteps through her adventure in love and where it all went wrong. Will she ever get over it or will she be cursed forever to wander and search for what she had lost? This is a timeless tale that parents would tell their children. Do you know what it is? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kickback and relax at Kate's family inn. They'll treat you with a nice séance, some food, water, and even some goods for whatever adventure you're on. Stay the night and maybe Kate will have a surprise for you. What is the surprise? You'll just have to find out! But I can guarantee that you'll never leave the inn afterwards.All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Have you ever seen someone you haven't seen in a while and later on find out a spine-tingling truth about them? Has anyone asked you to follow them to a nice place that sounds so good to be true? In this episode, we listen to the story of a man meeting an old friend who invites him to a wonderful place. Will this man follow his friend or will he have a chance to find out the truth beforehand? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: Depth of Focus by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Happy October! This week we listen to the story about an asylum for bunnies. WAIT! No that's not right. Maybe its an asylum made of bunnies? Just know that there is an asylum and rabbits involved in this story, how they are related? Well take a listen! The first of the scary stories I have in store for you this month and its something not too spooky. Happy listening! All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: Skeleton Carnival by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

When a whole family dies, is it because of an illness or is it something more than that? What exactly is in this vampire tonic and will it taste good with a side of lime? How desperate would you get in order to save a family? Come listen to one man's journey in his attempt to save his family as we wonder if this story is part of reality or a piece of fantasy? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: Mystery Unsolved by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

In the 16th century Germany, people and live stocks were disappearing What could be the cause of all the disappearances? Was it a plain old wolf or was it a man? Or worse, was it a man dressed as a wolf? Is it even real or was it some old superstition that people came up with. Come listen to figure out the truth!All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Podcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory Opening and Closing Music: Dead Spawn by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Look into the life of a young farmer boy turned to a soldier. Listen to how war flipped his life around and answer the question whether this story is based on true facts or made up. All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening! Opening and closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comStory opening and closing Music: Fresh Lift by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

For the very first episode, we are stepping into the shoes of an ax murderer following them through the night as they do what they do best: murder. Will you be fooled into thinking the events are real or would it be blatantly obvious that the story is all made up by someone’s creative mind? All stories were researched and written by Ciela Castro. I like to talk so don't be shy and send an email: wasitrealpodcast@gmail.com  Or find me on social medias Instagram: @wasitrealpodcast Twitter: @Wasitrealpod  Thank you for listening!Story Opening and Closing Music: The Gatekeepers by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.comPodcast Opening and Closing Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Trailer. Do you like listening to stories? Do you find yourself often trying to debunk whether a story is based on  true events or completely made up? Well I got some great news because this podcast is for you! Every week there will be a new story and it could horror, true crime, romance, drama and more. We can talk about werewolves, soldiers, and women oh my! But at the end, I will be asking you the titular question "Was It Real?" Music: Faded Dream by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com