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Turn off the lights and gather close... This hour-long collection features four creepy classic horror stories, perfect for fans of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark and spooky sleepover tales. We’ll encounter a mysterious dollhouse that may be cursed, a dangerous dare to visit the cemetery after dark, a crying voice echoing from the basement… and shadows that seem to move with a mind of their own. 

History is full of moments that defy logic and explanation... In this episode, you’ll hear 5 strange but true stories from history, each one more baffling than the last. A lost child wandering the wilderness is rescued by a phantom coach that vanishes without a trace. Another survives thanks to a mysterious companion who disappears once help arrives. You’ll also learn about the day darkness spread across multiple states in the middle of the afternoon, plunging towns into sudden night. A renowned medium claims to speak with the other side. And finally, a chilling ghost sighting in a graveyard raises unsettling questions about what lingers after death.  These are real historical accounts that remain unexplained to this day.

Just when you think you’ve heard it all…  This compilation features 10 more true scary stories, including some of the most disturbing real-life encounters ever shared. From Halloween parties that spiral into absolute horror, to typical experiences that turn into living nightmares, these stories reveal how quickly ordinary moments can become unforgettable terrors. You’ll also hear the chilling true tale of Lizzie Borden, encounters with home intruders that push fear to its breaking point, and late-night walks alone that end with the unmistakable feeling of being followed. Whether it’s a stranger who won’t leave, a celebration gone horribly wrong, or a historical crime that still echoes with unease, these stories prove once again that real life doesn’t need monsters to be terrifying.

Just because the library is quiet...doesn't mean you're safe.  In the first story, a man kills time while waiting for the bus by pulling a random book from a nearby cart. When a folded note slips from between the pages, it feels like a harmless curiosity at first. But as he follows the clue, the messages grow more and more eerie... Then, a kid with nowhere else to go spends his days wandering the public library... and eventually discovers a forgotten, secret space in the basement. But some places are too welcoming...

Three people come face-to-face with something they can’t explain... • A group of urban explorers enter an abandoned location, only to realize they are not as alone as they believed • A young boy becomes convinced that something in his home is pretending to be someone it’s not • A teenager watches a ghost appear in a building across the street night after night, always in the same place... These aren’t legends or campfire tales. These are True. Scary. Stories. 

Something is wrong with my wife... At first, it was easy to laugh off. My wife kept peeking at me from behind a doorframe, or the couch. A harmless game. But it didn’t stop. She began watching me from around corners, underneath furniture... to the point where I never feel safe in my own home. This is a slow-burn psychological horror story, exploring paranoia, intimacy, and the terrifying feeling that the person you trust most may be hiding something just out of sight...

Christmas is supposed to be warm, cozy, and safe... but these true scary stories prove that the holidays can hide horrors you'd never expect. In this episode, you’ll hear three real-life Christmas tales of terror: • A young man sleeping on the couch is jolted awake by a terrifyingly vivid dream... • A first visit to a girlfriend’s family turns unsettling when it becomes clear something is happening behind closed doors... • An events worker witnesses a holiday party that she’ll never be able to forget. These true disturbing stories are perfect for listening alone on a cold winter night.

Christmas is supposed to be warm, familiar, and safe...but sometimes, the holidays bring out something far darker. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 true Christmas horror stories: • A student offers a ride home for the holidays to a quiet friend-of-a-friend who won’t share anything about herself • A large family Christmas gathering goes terribly wrong after a “harmless” scare • A child’s first holiday with their dad’s new girlfriend feels unsettling from the very start These are true scary stories to listen to in the dark.

Tonight’s true scary story dives deep into one of the most disturbing paranormal cases ever investigated by Ed and Lorraine Warren, and the chilling inspiration for The Conjuring: Last Rites.  From odd smells and shadow figures to physical attacks, the Smurl family claimed they were terrorized by unseen forces for over a decade. Neighbors reported seeing and hearing odd things, even when the house was empty - but skeptics insisted it could all be easily explained away.  This is one of the most unsettling stories ever told. Turn off the lights, put on your headphones, and let’s get into the Smurl Haunting…

What could be more terrifying than the feeling of being watched… when no one is supposed to be there? Tonight, we explore two chilling true stories about silent eyes in the darkness. In the first tale, a holiday gathering under the warm lights of a gazebo turns unsettling when the family begins to notice a still figure at the far end of a field. In the second story, a group of friends claims a deserted high school baseball field as their personal hangout… until the night one of them goes missing, forcing the others to question how alone they really were... Turn down the lights… and let’s dive into two frightening true stories about being watched.

Get ready for two chilling horror stories that remind us that not every holiday can be warm and cozy... -A longtime retail worker keeps encountering the same woman again and again throughout a chaotic Black Friday. Quiet. Sad. Whispering that she needs help… yet every time the worker tries to assist her, something pulls them away. -A family Thanksgiving dinner during a heavy rainstorm is interrupted by a knock at the door: a drenched stranger who politely asks for a plate of food... If you enjoy true scary stories, eerie holiday encounters, or creepy real-life mysteries, make sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment about which story creeped you out the most.

Step away from the safety of streetlights and phone service, to where the roads thin out, and the woods grow thick... Follow a photographer documenting a ranger whose solitude feels… unnatural; a traveler returning to a family hotel with memories better left buried; and a group of friends stargazing in Tate’s Hell, only to be hunted by headlights. These are the kinds of tales that remind you why it's best to be back home and safe by the time the sun sets...

In 1987, Ruthie Mae McCoy, a resident of Chicago's housing projects, made a desperate 911 call claiming someone was breaking into her apartment through the bathroom mirror. The call was real. The break-in was real. And the horror that followed exposed the terrifying flaws in public housing design and urban neglect. Based on real events that inspired urban legends like Candyman, this slice of dark history is so much more than a spooky story. Adapted from They Came In Through the Bathroom Mirror: A Murder in the Projects by Steve Bogira, published by Chicago Reader in 1987. 

Two chilling tales from deep underground… A group of friends sneaks into an abandoned party cave, only to find the entrance flooding behind them. With oxygen running out and no way to call for help, their night of fun turns into a fight for survival. A volunteer firefighting crew ventures into a cave searching for missing children. Their cries echo from deeper inside…but the deeper they go, the more they realize something isn’t right. If you’re afraid of the dark, tight spaces, or what might be waiting just beyond the light of your headlamp... these true caving horror stories just may stick to you like your own shadow. 

Part horror story, part sci-fi nightmare! If you like your stories twisted, terrifying, hilarious, and impossible to forget, you'll love EVIL DEMON ROBOT BITCH! When Casey is sent to live with her eccentric aunt in a crumbling mansion, she lets herself believe that it might be her forever home. Then she meets a new friend who isn't like the other girls: an AI-enhanced robot meant to be the perfect companion. But as her behaviors grow more unsettling, her creator must confront a devastating question: Is Megyn a marvel... or a monster? The Scary Stories Podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-scary-stories-podcast--6499425 Subscribe on Youtube for the latest spooky premieres: youtube.com/channel/UCA9jeyHL6kR-0ynSrGA6XOw