About Supernatural Confessions
Supernatural Confessions is entirely self-funded and supported by members of the community towards a common vision - to provide a safe environment for people to broaden their perspective about the things that science cannot yet explain.
If you enjoy our content and want to help us keep this cause alive, you may support us by being a Patreon.
If you enjoy our content and want to help us keep this cause alive, you may support us by being a Patreon.
ORIGIN STORY
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Supernatural Confessions began from a book written and published by Eugene Tay in 2015 based on his personal experiences that took place over a two year period. The book became an accidental success and that seeded the formation of the community via Must Be the Hantu private group on Facebook.
The group was set up for paranormal survivors and only those who had experiences could join the group and talk about it. Through the sharing sessions, the community learned from each other and, in their individual ways, found their own answers to their questions. The YouTube and Podcast channel was launched in February 14 and April 1 of 2019 respectively. It began with interviews of spiritual practitioners from various religious backgrounds. The purpose was to document and talk about our esoteric culture and heritage. Supernatural Confessions started gaining traction and the Facebook Group exploded from 50 to 500 members. That's when the dam broke and non-paranormal survivors also wanted to join the community. Supernatural Confessions came out from under the shadows and opened its doors to the public. PRE-COVID Era: First live stream and the birth of the Podcast
Eugene roped in long time friends Tim Oh and Eugene Toh (ET) to join him in the first ever Live Stream event on May 24, 2019, via a watch party on Facebook. It was charmingly amateurish with terrible sound quality (because Eugene plugged the mic into the wrong audio jack) but the Supernatural Confessions community wanted more and that led to Eugene and Tim producing weekly audio podcast episodes as it was logistically less intensive than a live stream show. The Supernatural Confessions Podcast came into proper existence. In July 29, 2019, Eugene invited Zoei Zhang, another childhood friend who was flying with Emirates at that time and a budding Tarot reader, to do reading for the community on live stream. The segment proved highly popular and caught the attention of Kontinentalist, a data driven, storytelling agency, who wanted to collaborate with Supernatural Confessions for a Halloween live stream event that year. A few months later, the entire world was locked indoors due to the COVID pandemic. The birth of Ghost-mortem and friday night live
Tim Oh and Eugene Tay invested in proper equipment (Logitech 1080p webcam, Blue Yeti mic) and took the podcast to live stream on March 27, 2020 with the first episode covering Urban Legends. It went live on Friday at 10:00pm. The original name of the show was called Supernatural Confessions The Podcast, but the community referred to it simply as Friday Night Live. Ghost-Mortem, a live stream show featuring horror short films, hosted by Eugene and Jonathan Lim debuted on April 2, 2020. They had met the previous year for a featured confession and bonded over the common love of horror films. Since they could no longer watch movies at the cinema, they decided to bring the cinema to the audience. Ghost-Mortem ran for five seasons and ended its run officially July 26, 2022. To ensure that the live stream ran smoothly, Eugene Tay roped in good friend Alvin De Cruz to manage the backend operation, earning De Cruz the moniker 'Smooth Operator'. De Cruz ran ops for Supernatural Confessions from 2020 to 2023. THE BABA BROS ERA (APR 2020 - MAR 2021)
April 17, 2020, Eugene Toh, aka ET, joined Tim and Eugene on Supernatural Confessions The Podcast and added a different dimension to the show starting the "feud" between believers and skeptics. ET, who had served as the Vice-President of Singapore Paranormal Investigator (SPI), and later on as the founder of Society of Paranormal Investigators (SPI), was a pioneer in the paranormal scene and unlike Eugene, his approach was 'it's not a ghost until proven otherwise' which a great contrast to the Supernatural Confessions tagline 'it must be the hantu (ghost)' This feud was the winning formula that got audience tuning in and taking sides. This was officially the beginning of the Baba Bros era. Audience loved the show for its original ghost stories, light hearted banter, personal burns, and the the tight camaraderie of the three hosts. The last Baba Bro episode was aired on February 5, 2021, with ET conceding, for the first time, that he had no explanation for some of the confessions and that it must be the ghosts. THe dream team Era (April 2021 - nov 2022)
Eugene recruited new hosts, Kim (Malaysia), Sonia (Sembawang), and Joseph De Cotta (Australia) to the Friday Night Live crew in April 2021. Their unique personalities riffed off each other instantly. The feud continued from the previous era, but with Sonia taking the super-rational stance. Kim represented the voice of the lay person, and Joseph sees things from the optics of a practicing psychologist. The last Dream Team episode was aired on Oct 21, 2022 during the first Live Live Show performance. THe Hantu ally era (2023 - present)
To be continued... |
The haunting that started it all - The Bent Back Woman.
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FOUNDER | WRITER | PRODUCER | HOST
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Eugene Tay is best known in the horror community as the Prince of Paranormal. He is the author of the book Supernatural Confessions, and has been the face of the brand since 2015, collecting and curating people's paranormal encounters and producing them into both long and short form video clips, audio podcasts, and text articles.
Eugene has also appeared as a host on Viddsee's Haunting History series, and as a guest speaker on many paranormal related channels such as Tales of Incredible Tales, Screamapura, and other more indie channels. Career wise, most recently, Eugene was a business consultant in Product Design for SMEs from 2016 - 2023, before deciding to make a bold, midlife, career switch to dedicate his full time commitment to Supernatural Confessions. He was born and raised in Singapore and is the eldest of two sons in a full fledged Peranakan family. He graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 2001 with a Bachelors of Science (Hons) degree in Computer Engineering at the worst possible time during the Dot Com era. Having to hustle to survive, Eugene picked up many skillsets along the way that led to the founding of Monsters Under the Bed, a creative arts school, in 2006. Eugene spent a decade breaking boundaries with his innovative creations such Journal, Singapore, the first history themed strategic boardgame for National Heritage Board, Budding Writers League initiative that nurtured many young talents to become published writers, and a powerful character development sandbox programme that would eventually lead to its implementation in schools nationwide. In March 21, 2024, Eugene achieved the status as the first and only Singapore Tourism Board (STB) licensed Tour Guide specialising in Dark Tourism. |
BRAND GUARDIAN | WRITER | HOST
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Writer, director & actor Jonathan Lim is a graduate of Sydney’s National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA), and created the live parody show Chestnuts over 25 years ago.
Acting credits include Into the Woods with Lea Salonga, Bent, Dick Lee’s Kampong Amber, Aladdin, The Magic Fundoshi, 都是当兵惹的祸, Little Violet and the Angel, Das Experiment, Lao Jiu The Musical and his one-man show On This Emerald Hill. He has received three LIFE! Theatre Awards nominations for Best Actor. He has directed plays and musicals for W!LD RICE, The Theatre Practice, Action Theatre, Toy Factory Theatre Ensemble and his own theatre company STAGES. He also created young & W!LD, W!LD RICE’s youth training wing. Playwriting credits include Four Horse Road, Gallery of Secrets : The Lost Lily, Diva to the Death, People Say Got Ghost and 她门 (The Bride Always Knocks Twice) with Liu Xiaoyi. Musicals written include H Is For Hantu, Women on Canvas, Getai the Musical, Unforgotten, Pursuant, Sparks the Musical (for DBS’ 50th anniversary), the LOVE 972FM musicals 新西游记，Hero 来咯 and 梁 Ju ; and WILD RICE pantomimes Oi! Sleeping Beauty! And A Singapore Carol. Screenwriting credits include 2 seasons of the sitcom Meet the MP, the telemovie +65, the web series Cheerific, the Tiktok sitcom BTOgether and Eric Khoo’s feature film In The Room. His poetry and prose have appeared in Capsule and The Best of Singapore Erotica. He has also published Between Gods And Ghosts - a book on the Chinese supernatural landscape in Singapore. He currently co-hosts the Supernatural Confessions livestream Friday Night Live and co-guides the Walk with Hantu : Changi and Heritage & Hantu : Changi tours. |
HOST
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An enigmatic young woman, Belinda exists on the fringe of the ordinary, occasionally catching glimpses of the supernatural. Fascinated by the mysteries of the world, she is drawn to the inexplicable and the unknown. The stranger the phenomenon, the more it captivates her curiosity.
Additionally, she finds great joy in listening to the stories and experiences of others, relishing in the diverse tapestry of human encounters with the extraordinary. Belinda is the host of Housekeeping. I am either an empath or I have deep rooted childhood |
SENIOR FB MODERATOR | LIBRARIAN
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Professionally, Ivan Goh wears several hats that allow him to explore diverse interests and skills. By day, he is a dedicated primary school teacher specializing in Information Technology. Outside of the classroom, Ivan is an avid photographer and videographer, who finds immense joy in capturing life's moments through my lens and telling compelling stories through video.
Ivan also enjoys singing, and expressing his creativity and connection with others through music. Watching movies is another favourite activity; especially horror which fuels his imagination and curiosity. Ivan serve as the senior moderator for Supernatural Confessions, having been with Supernatural Confessions since its inception and witnessing its evolution through different programmes in era. My involvement with SC has been incredibly rewarding, allowing me to connect with a community of like- |
Our Patrons | Thank you for your support. You make it possible for us to keep the movement going.
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SENTIENT ENTITIES
Elaine Chua - Tungku Alstatian - UmekoGrim - ZP Matt - Quinn Lai - Lim Teck Chuan - Alwin Sensei - VL - Cassey Chan - Alexa.O - Janice Ang - Jaclyn N - Yong Kuan Yew - Han Jay - Jerwin - Datuk Ez - Starvingjack - HotWaterBottle - Sharon Ng - Eric - Ling Tze Hsuan - Edwin Lee - Hanafiah - Michael Khoo - Sahfuan Zainal - SDLin - Alvin Lim WANDERING SPIRITS Joel Goh - Deborah Cornfield - Jia Keng Toh - Linda Haden - EileeX - Jess Neo - JerryPhish - Bik Bik Teo - Tay Huck Wee - Thoo Cents - Jeyanthi Sarritzu - TTB - Jujube Jumme - Devandes - Gary Foo - Isaac Lum - Matin Fellani - Dawn Seah - Ad A - Yahsiew - J. - Karina - Yanni - Gyver Chang - Shi Kai Chong - Tee Amelia - Serene Tan - Calvin C - Yumi - WKiat - Snoopy8 - DN - Ewan Kuah - Julia Ismail RESTLESS SOULS Shi Jie Toh - Grace Chai - Candy Chia - Ron K - Jack Ong - Nicholez Phua - Burke - Rachel Y - Letchumi - Julian Teo - David Gliniewicz - Kabilan - Coshka - Deric Lim - Khan - Stella Chan - Shirlyn Ng - Gabriel Carns |
Frequently Asked Questions
ARE THESE STORIES REAL?
The stories that we write are based on our personal experiences. Some stories are sent to us by Confessors with nothing to gain from fabricating a story. We give these stories the benefit of the doubt and accept them as they are. Stories are edited for narrative purposes.
i THINK i MIGHT NEED SPIRITUAL HELP. cAN YOU HELP ME?
We will not be able to help you directly. However, we are associated with the local council of spiritual practitioners and will be able to direct you to someone whom we trust.
i THINK MY HOME IS HAUNTED, WHAT SHOULD I DO?
You can do a simple test by putting a lime in a glass of water at each corner of the affected rooms. In the mean time, record every strange occurrence that you encounter. Take note of the time and location. Photographs and videos would be very helpful. Observe what becomes of the lime and record your findings as well. Send your journal over to us and we'll get in touch with you.
wHAT RELIGION IS THIS?
It's not a religion. We explore the lore and culture of various practices. Some of them could delve into religions but only for the purpose of describing the origins of the practice. Having more knowledge will definitely cause you to reflect on your own beliefs, but the content herein does not compare one religion over another.
wHAT DOES THE SUPERNATURAL CONFESSIONS LOGO MEAN? iS IT SATANIC?
Nope. It's not satanic. It is derived from sacred geometry and Elder Futhark runes. You can read the explanation here - https://www.supernaturalconfessions.com/sclogo.html
hOW WAS SUPERNATURAL CONFESSIONS FOUNDED?
Supernatural Confessions was founded by Eugene Tay. It started in 2014 when Eugene begun working on the first book in this series as a way to find closure to his own supernatural experiences. He spent two years battling the supernatural and was dragged into a world people don't talk about. These are the stuff you don't find detailed online because people with real stories don't share it with the world. After the book was published in 2015, Eugene received emails and calls from strangers who confessed that they too had personal encounters but had no one to turn to. Supernatural Confessions became a safe haven for survivors of supernatural encounters to find support among each other.
Credits and Acknowledgements
The Dark of Night photo shown on our website, Facebook, YouTube and videos is the work of photographer Paweł Pająk.
You can find the rest of his works on Flickr and Instagram.
The introduction theme to Supernatural Confessions is sampled from the artiste CORVYX from his rendition of Sweet Dreams.
Supernatural Confessions theme song 'Ms Phi' was written and performed by Singaporean band Silver Studs.
You can find the rest of his works on Flickr and Instagram.
The introduction theme to Supernatural Confessions is sampled from the artiste CORVYX from his rendition of Sweet Dreams.
Supernatural Confessions theme song 'Ms Phi' was written and performed by Singaporean band Silver Studs.