About this episode
This episode tells the story of four childhood friends bound by a chilling secret from their past . Years after a strange encounter in the woods outside their sleepy Japanese town, they're drawn back to confront the resurfacing mystery and its terrifying consequences. The podcast follows Hiro, now a scientist haunted by the memory of that night; Makoto, a detective determined to uncover the truth; and Ayumi, a folklorist whose knowledge of ancient lore might hold the key to understanding what they face. The sources do not explicitly name the fourth friend. Their investigation leads them to a web of government secrecy, unexplained phenomena, and terrifying creatures that defy explanation . They must confront not only the tangible threats, but also the psychological scars left by their childhood experience. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit truealiens.substack.com/subscribe