The Confessionals Something Is Happening in APPALACHIA... And It’s NOT Normal! | Slingshot Nation
Mar 20, 2026
Featuring The Supernatural Sleuth (Brandon), an Appalachia-focused paranormal investigator and social creator. He recounts childhood sightings, cryptid encounters in Kentucky, and why Appalachia feels uniquely eerie. They probe whether VR, AI, and modern tech could be opening doors to strange phenomena. Short, spooky, and thought-provoking.
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Pushing A Child In VR Caused Real Terror
- Tony let his young son wear a VR headset and pushed him in a simulated fall, causing genuine terror and lasting guilt.
- The child couldn't distinguish reality; Tony stopped using the headset with him afterward.
Connected Cars Create New Surveillance Attack Surfaces
- Self-driving, internet-connected vehicles create large sensor networks that can be exploited for surveillance or foreign espionage.
- Derek and Brandon point to Waymo/Chinese taxis as potential vectors for spying and even remote manipulation.
Evil Corrupts Useful Technology And Entertainment
- Evil will taint beneficial tech and media, turning useful tools into conduits for harm.
- Brandon argues the devil uses attractive forms (games, children's toys) to deceive rather than overtly frightening apparitions.