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The Man in the Window-Backwards-Eclipse Stalker-Community-Real Life Batman Featuring Narration by: Katy Peterson Michael Gunter Dacey Else Chelsea Spirito Maxwell Glick Story 1: The Man in the Window Narrated by: Katy Peterson A young girl spending the night with her grandma is awoken to a man breaking in through the bedroom window. Frozen in fear, it takes everything in her power to wake her grandma up and scare the man away. One can only wonder what could’ve happened if she’d never woken up that terrifying night.  Story 2: Backwards  Narrated by: Michael Gunter An evening walk becomes a little weird when a man has an encounter with a backwards walker.  Story 3: Eclipse Stalker Narrated by: Dacey Else During the 2026 eclipse in Europe, one man used this night as the prime opportunity to talk to his stalking victim. For days and weeks after that, he followed her everywhere she went. Nowhere was safe.  Story 4: Community Narrated by: Chelsea Spirito One girl's desire for community leads her to a church that made her feel too welcome. Just when she was feeling good about everything, she realized that she was in the midst of a cult, the Moonies, to be exact.  Story 5: Real Life Batman  Narrated by: Maxwell Glick  On a late-night drive to his friend's house, one man finds himself encountering a creature that can only be described as a Batman. With wings, talons, fangs, and steely blue eyes, this bat flies right along as he drives. He eventually loses him, only to be surrounded by an explosion that rocks his van, almost sending him over. He makes it safely to his friend's house, but he’s never quite the same after that night.  For exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes, join us on Patreon: ⁠ https://patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Get your own Disturbed merchandise by visiting our website at https://www.disturbedpodcast.com/merch To submit your own story, email us at: [email protected] Or, find us on Reddit at r/DisturbedPodcast Facebook and Instagram See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Introducing Case #38: Heather from Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast. Follow the show: Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast Out of nowhere, Heather Bardeleben felt a jolt in her chest. She spends the next 12 hours in excruciating pain, suffering through what feels like a vice clamping down on her chest. Despite these alarming symptoms, doctors dismiss her condition as stress, anxiety…even acid reflux. It doesn’t take long for these symptoms to escalate - and Heather, only 48 years old, is faced with death.   We want to hear from you! Share your own medical mystery or tell us about the episode you connected with the most at [email protected]. *  *  *  *  *  * ****** SPOILER ALERT BELOW ******   You can learn more about Dr. Sharonne Hayes and the Mayo Clinic Women’s Heart Clinic at www.mayoclinic.org. More information about support and education for women with heart disease can be found at WomenHeart: the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease at www.WomenHeart.org and about cardiovascular disease and research the American Heart Association at heart.org. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to [email protected].

Disturbed's Subscriber-only Patreon Show, A Night By The Campfire, presents Alone. This is a story of survival and desperation. What would you do if you woke up one morning and couldn't leave your home? To hear the rest of the story, become a Premium or Diamond Patreon member, go to patreon.com/disturbedpodcast See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration by: Noni Alley Dacey Else  Donovan Shepard Ramiro Vazquez Story 1: The Shortcut Narrated by: Noni Alley  Two girls set off through the woods to their friend's house. They decide to take a shortcut that would cut their time in half; one they’d taken a thousand times before. Midway through, they have an encounter what would become a traumatizing experience they’d remember forever.  Story 2: Day Date Narrated by: Dacey Else Putting herself out there, a young girl goes on a date with an older man. He instantly becomes smitten, but she discovers that it was a huge mistake. Story 3: Late Night Visitor  Narrated by: Donovan Shepard Working overnight security at a new job, he immediately breaks the one rule he was given: don’t let anyone in at night!  Story 4: Appalachian Rest Stop  Narrated by: Ramiro Vazquez When a weary traveler pulls into a rest area around 4 am, he is met with the mystical world of a mimic. It’s calling to him in the voice of every person he’s ever loved, not taking no for an answer. He must figure out a way to make his escape without being taken. For exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes, join us on Patreon: ⁠ patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Get your own Disturbed merchandise by visiting our website at www.disturbedpodcast.com/merch Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: [email protected]  Or, find us on Reddit at r/DisturbedPodcast Facebook and Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration by: Lillian Yves Gary Dilsizian Max Castillo Jennifer McDonald Aaron Sinn Story 1: Too Close to Home Narrated by: Lillian Yves Your average day at the library becomes uncomfortable as one girl is followed around by a random man. Things become even scarier when she realizes he knows where she lives. Story 2: The Man in the Woods Narrated by: Gary Dilsizian When two boys try to go into the woods to smoke some weed, they come in contact with an unexpected visitor, an escaped mental patients that threatens the lives of everyone around him. Story 3: To The Field Narrated by: Max Castillo When a dog walker sets out with his dog companions, they take a trail that leads through the woods; a trail they’ve taken before. This time the trail is different, and they are left running for their lives. Story 4: The Man in the Bushes Narrated by: Jennifer McDonald When two teenagers sneak out for a night of fun, they quickly discover that nothing good happens after midnight. They see a man in the bushes standing there watching them. But the story isn’t over yet; the man comes back to haunt them. Story 5: Forbidden Path Narrated by: Aaron Sinn After a few years of wondering why his friends won’t ride their bikes down this one particular path, our Reddit user decides he is going to do it. He invites his friends to come along, but they all know better. After pedaling down the path, he experiences things he never expected, and he must fight to make his way back to his friends. Get exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes: ⁠ patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration by: Laura Lockwood Sebastian Anderson Sam McCalla Matthew Buckner Our contest ends tomorrow, Oct. 15! Join or Patreon for your chance to tell your own story! Become a Premium or Diamond Patreon member from now until October 15 to be entered into a drawing for your chance to record your story with one of the producers of the show.  The winner will be announced on Oct. 16 through Patreon, and their story will be featured in a special Halloween episode of Disturbed.  What are you waiting for? Become a Premium or Diamond member now for your chance to win!  You’ll also get early and ad-free episodes and bonus content- what more could you be waiting for!  Go to patreon.com/disturbedpodcast.com Story 1: Into the Alley  Narrated by: Laura Lockwood  Girls just want to have fun and get f*cked up! A night out turns into a run for their lives when an acquaintance sets them up for more than they bargained for.  Story 2: Elevator Ride from Hell Narrated by: Sebastian Anderson  A simple day of laundry turns into pure torture.  Story 3: Duck Hunt  Narrated by: Sam McCalla A day of fireworks at an abandoned landfill turns into an old-fashioned duck hunt, where you are the ducks. Story 4: Ghost Passenger Narrated by:  Matthew Buckner A cab driver gets a call to pick up a little girl by the cemetery. When he drives her home, he finds out that she had a secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration By: Bec Traynier Jennifer McDonald Dacey Else Devin Amos Maxwell Glick Have you ever wanted to read your story for Disturbed? Now is your chance!  Become a Premium or Diamond Patreon member from now until October 15 to be entered into a drawing for your chance to record your story with one of the producers of the show.  The winner will be announced on Oct. 16 through Patreon, and their story will be featured in a special Halloween episode of Disturbed.  What are you waiting for? Become a Premium or Diamond member now for your chance to win!  You’ll also get early and ad-free episodes and bonus content- what more could you be waiting for! Go to www.patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Story 1: The Man at the Library Narrated by: Bec Traynier When an unsuspecting victim realizes that she is being followed around her local library, she decides to take her book home. Things only get worse when the police make a terrifying discovery. Story 2: One Night Narrated by: Jennifer McDonald When two teenage girls sneak out in the middle of the night, they have some fun and some fright all in the same night. Story 3: Russian Thief Narrated by: Dacey Else A sister and brother travel to Russia to help their grandfather close up a cabin that was passed down through their family. They find the cabin in decent condition, the town quaint, and the visitor a little concerning.  Story 4: Invasion  Narrated by: Devin Amos  A home invasion leaves one kid hiding for life.  Story 5: The Door  Narrated by: Maxwell Glick  Our narrator is pretty excited that he gets the biggest room in the new rental house; however, he quickly discovers a closet door that leads to nowhere and has a mind of its own. Get your own Disturbed merchandise by visiting our website at www.disturbedpodcast.com/merch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tonight’s story is a tale of love and loss, and what happens when you try to get past the pain and over to the other side. This is “The Cabin” by Dylan Graves.  To hear the full story and all the other episodes in our Night By The Campfire series, become a Premium or Diamond Patreon member. www.patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get early and ad-free episodes and bonus content by joining us on Patreon. What are you waiting for?!  Go to www.patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Narration by: Jeremy Schwartz Laura Lockwood  Terra Ashe  Caleb Porreca Story 1: The Village  Narrated by: Jeremy Schwartz Two friends set out for a secluded camping trip in the Adirondack Mountains. They drive their truck deep into the woods, and the road gets smaller and smaller; they discover what appears to be a backwoods party. Upon closer inspection, they see that they’ve arrived at The Village of Rape and Pillage. They speed out of there and find some solace on a grassy knoll, only to find themselves in a fight for their lives.  Story 2: Evan  Narrated by: Laura Lockwood A young college co-ed finally finds a friend in her classes. He seems too good to be true, and as she’ll soon find out, everything was a lie.  Story 3: Trapped  Narrated by: Terra Ashe A late-night shopping trip leaves one girl scared for her life. On her way to her car, a seemingly innocent request for directions quickly proves to be nefarious. Quick thinking and automatic door locks guide her escape and lead her to safety. Story 4: Burned by Fire Narrated by: Caleb Porreca  Have you ever used a Ouija Board? If you do, and you go to the cemetery, be prepared for who you might meet. You’ve been warned. We have merch! T-shirts, hats, hoodies- get yours at https://www.disturbedpodcast.com/merch/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration by: Em Eldridge Maxwell Glick  April Goodheart Dacey Else Story 1: Just One Night Narrated by: Em Eldridge An innocent hotel stay turns into a nightmare. First, the room they were given was already occupied; then the hotel power goes out. As the girls try to make their escape, the power in the parking lot suddenly goes out, surrounding them with darkness. Story 2: Urban Explorers Narrated by: Maxwell Glick  When six friends go urban exploring in an old factory, they find a sea of dried blood. After a moment of taking it all in, the footsteps begin. They get closer and closer until they escape out of the window they came in.  Story 3: Friend or Foe Narrated by: April Goodheart A night out in a Parisian park leaves a group of friends questioning the motives of a man who sits next to them. Story 4: The Lady of the Jungle  Narrated by: Dacey Else When two young girls try to summon a jungle spirit they think that they are unsuccessful. Later that night, though, things take an unexpected turn when the Lady of the Jungle arrives. Get early and ad-free episodes, and bonus content by joining us on Patreon. What are you waiting for?! Go to patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Get early and ad-free episodes and bonus content by joining us on Patreon. What are you waiting for?! Go to patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Featuring Narration by: Donovan Shepard Laura Lockwood  Jae-Yeon Hwang Story 1: The Good Samaritan Narrated by: Donovan Shepard On his way to his cabin in the mountains, a man comes across a younger man sitting on the side of the road. Concerned, he pulls over to make sure he is okay. After a few moments of intense screaming and crying, his friends emerge from the woods. Outnumbered three to one, the game has changed.  Story 2: Secluded Getaway Narrated by: Laura Lockwood A camping trip to Scottland begins as a secluded getaway, but things start to change when a visitor keeps coming around their tent. The next day, things get even weirder when a group of men arrives.  They seemed to be campers, but then screams break out into the darkness.  Story 3: Ghosts of the Past  Narrated by: Jae-Yeon Hwang A Korean Soldier trapped on an island has his turn with the past. While working in the ammunition bunker on the farthest part of the island, an unknown soldier comes in from the cold only to disappear before he could ever warm up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration by: Vyn Vox  Maxwell Glick  Dacey Else  Ecnal J Dan Vasquez Story 1: The Walmart Stalker Narrated by: Vyn Vox  An evening shopping trip at her local Wal-Mart turns into a trip from hell when a lady and her young kids are followed around the store by a mysterious man. Things get worse when this man follows her out to the parking lot, and then to her house.  Story 2: Midnight Intruder  Narrated by: Maxwell Glick  When two boys stay up late, they start to hear sounds in their home. One of them goes to investigate, only to find an intruder slowly making his way through the hallway. They make a narrow escape out their back door, while their neighbors come to their rescue, sending this intruder fleeing over their rooftops.  Story 3: A Sweet Escape  Narrated by: Dacey Else An outing to Dairy Queen with their Grandparents becomes a not-so-sweet occasion when they are followed home by a man in a white truck. Their Grandpa is determined to confront this man instead of avoiding him, leaving them all in a sticky situation.  Story 4: Russian Boxer  Narrated by: Ecnal J A strange encounter with a former boxer leaves one kid with a bleeding thumb and a hope to never see him again.  Story 5: My Cousin Cathy Narrated by: Dan Vasquez Home alone, a fire erupts downstairs, leaving our narrator trapped upstairs. When all hope is lost, his long-lost cousin comes to his rescue, leaving nothing but a small scar as a memory. Get exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes: ⁠ patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Featuring Narration  by: Gary Dilsizian Terra Ashe  Kevin Urban Dacey Else Aaron Sinn Story 1: The Hunted Narrated by:   Gary Dilsizian  A fun day of crawfish hunting at the creek takes a dark and terrible turn when a brother and sister become the hunted. An unknown man with a rifle emerges from the woods and follows them out into the pasture. They almost make it out unscathed until they reach the fence; it’s the only thing separating them from life or imminent death.  Story 2: Faking It Narrated by: Terra Ashe  Can you be in danger when you’re at work? One girl finds out the hard way when a delivery driver takes things too far.  Story 3: Van in the Woods Narrated by: Kevin Urban After a flood, a family that lives nearby discovers a van in the woods. When curiosity gets the best of a young boy, he finds a way into the van, only to discover someone’s treasure: bags and bags of shoes.  Story 4: Hide and Seek  Narrated by: Dacey Else A nice day at the beach takes a terrifying turn when a game of hide and seek leads to the discovery of a homeless camp. The kids are chased through the sand by a knife-wielding creep, only to be saved by the barrier fence.  Story 5: The Visitors  Narrated by: Aaron Sinn An evening at home turns into the scare of their lives when this couple gets a trio of visitors surrounding their cabin. Get exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes: ⁠ patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Featuring narrations by: Katy Peterson Ecnal J. Dacey Else Jeremy Schwartz Story 1: The Regular Narrated by: Katy Peterson Bartenders and Servers are always meeting customers who return time and time, also known as regulars. They are usually the best customers, and sometimes they become friends. Other times they become stalkers.  Story 2: Solo Cruise Creeper Narrated by: Ecnal J Traveling alone can be both lonely and freeing. This solo cruiser found it to be terrifying. After booking his first vacation alone, he was having a great time by himself until another solo cruiser became a little too close. Story 3: Harley Quinn and the Jokers Narrated by: Dacey Else After a fun night out with co-workers, a young girl is chased to her car by three men.  Story 4: Her Name is Elena Narrated by: Jeremy Schwartz Desperate for a place to live, one man finds a rental that seems, eh, too cheap to be true. At only $900 a month in an expensive city, he decides to take his chances.  After a few weeks, strange things start to happen, but nothing that can’t be explained by the wind or raccoons. Then one night, he finds a glass of water with fresh ice cubes in his locked and secured garage. After a brief conversation with his neighbor, he heads home and meets his roommate of sorts, Elena. Get exclusive content and early & ad-free episodes: ⁠ patreon.com/disturbedpodcast Submit your true, horrifying experience to hear it on the podcast: [email protected]  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.