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Inspired by the most iconic werewolf tales of all time, including Stephen King's Cycle of the Werewolf (aka Speeding Bullet).

For an entire year, a mysterious creature's bloodlust leaves a trail of destruction, picking off neighbors one by one and plunging a small town into terror. Amid the carnage, an unlikely hero rises, determined to uncover the wolf’s identity and put an end to the slaughter. But as the next full moon approaches, the young hunter will face a deadly truth... and a fight for survival unlike any other.

The story of The Amityville Horror has haunted the public imagination for nearly half a century, standing as one of the most infamous paranormal cases ever recorded.

Tonight, we journey inside 112 Ocean Avenue, where the Lutz family hoped to begin a new chapter just weeks after the shocking murders of the DeFeo family. Was the house truly possessed by a sinister force? Or did fear, grief, and rumor give birth to one of history's greatest paranormal legends?

If you enjoy true paranormal cases, haunted house mysteries, real-life horror, and the unexplained, be sure to like this video, subscribe for more terrifying stories, and let us know in the comments - do you believe the Amityville house was truly haunted?

A new home can be a fresh start... or the beginning of the worst days of your life. 

In these two tales of terror taking place in new homes, a group of friends rent an old property where a ghost becomes protective....too protective. Then, a woman buys a home that is still occupied by the former resident. 

Light a candle, put on your headphones, and prepare to be spooked...

A recently divorced man retreats to an isolated home, where he finds himself unsettled by strange noises and shifting shadows...

When a strange neighbor appears at his door late one night, the encounter forces him to confront a chilling question: are these disturbances just in his mind, or is something far more terrifying taking place?

An iconic story by Soren Narnia, originally written for the Knifepoint Horror podcast, STAIRCASE lingers with its haunting imagery and understated, creeping dread, proving that the simplest horrors are often the most terrifying...

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This week’s collection brings you three more classic horror tales guaranteed to send a chill down your spine.

Tonight’s eerie selections include a seemingly harmless prank that goes horribly wrong, a long-lost date who makes a very unexpected return, and the enduring American folk horror legend of “Tailypo,” a story that has terrified listeners around campfires for generations.

Inspired by “The Scariest Stories You’ve Ever Heard,” these tales blend urban legend, folklore, and classic suspense... a perfect late-night listen when the lights are low and the house is quiet. 

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A prankster takes things further than ever before... and no one can tell where the joke ends. And across town, a woman begins to question everything she hears… because the man she lives with has cried wolf one too many times.

Two tales of abduction, obsession, and fear that just might be stranger than fiction...

In this chilling episode, we dive into the tale of a 911 dispatcher who becomes consumed by a case that was supposed to be closed. Then, an officer responds to a kidnapping report where the caller’s voice is disturbingly off... and what he finds will haunt him forever. 

Sit back, relax, and prepare to be scared. 

When two misbehaving kids are told they’ll be watched by a new babysitter for the evening, they assume it’s just another boring night at home. But when the babysitter arrives carrying an old book of babysitter stories, each tale grows darker than the last...

These five classic babysitter horror stories explore familiar fears: being alone in someone else’s house, strange noises after bedtime, and the unsettling feeling that someone is watching. Dim the lights, lock the doors, and listen carefully.

A woman on a long drive is suspicious when another driver attempts to get her to stop. Then, friends partying in the woods come upon a clearing and an abandoned cabin... but they may not be as alone as they thought. 

Two classic campfire legends that refuse to stay buried…

In this episode, we tell two of the most infamous spooky stories ever whispered in the dark:

Tailypo – A hungry hunter makes a fatal mistake when he steals something that doesn’t belong to him… and something wants it back.

Bloody Mary – A group of girls at a sleepover dare each other to chant a name into the mirror. It’s just a game. …Right?

Perfect for fans of campfire stories, urban legends, and classic spooky folklore. Listen with the lights off—if you dare.

Experience the first three entries of Tales from the Gas Station, the smash-hit horror series that blends dark humor, small-town weirdness, and slow-burn dread.

Meet Jack, an overnight gas station clerk whose job is anything but ordinary. From impossible customers to reality-bending encounters, these stories set the stage for one of the internet’s most beloved horror sagas.

If you enjoy creepypasta, urban legends, or immersive horror storytelling, settle in… you’re in for a long, eerie night shift.

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Two bone-chilling winter tales to keep you awake through the storm…

Story 1 – A man is forced to walk home after the buses shut down in a brutal winter storm. With visibility dropping and the wind howling, he notices a dark shape following him through the snow.

Story 2 –  A young couple sets up a hidden camera to finally catch “Santa” on tape for their daughters. But when they review the footage, what they see creeping through their living room is nothing jolly… 

Two classic urban legends that have terrified kids for generations…

Story 1: The Big Toe
A young boy discovers what looks like a large toe buried in the ground. When he brings it home, his mother decides they’ll cook and eat it for dinner. But that night, something begins creeping through the house… searching for its missing toe.

Story 2: The Hook Man
A young couple parked at the local overlook hear a radio report announcing the escape of a local killer with a hook for a hand. 

Perfect for fans of classic horror, urban legends, campfire tales, sleepover stories, and spooky folklore.

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.

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Welcome to a chilling tour through three terrifying haunted houses, where ghosts whisper in the walls and secrets linger long after the lights go out...

👻 "A Haunted House" by Virginia Woolf A lyrical, haunting glimpse into a ghostly couple’s search for something long lost within the walls of their former home.
👻 "The Ghost of Jerry Bundler" by W.W. Jacobs A chilling night in an old inn turns deadly when a ghost story becomes all too real in this classic Victorian tale.
👻 "The Whittaker Estate" (inspired by Charlotte Riddell's "A Strange Christmas Game") A mysterious inheritance brings a pair of siblings to a cursed manor where the past refuses to stay buried.

🕯️ Whether you’re a fan of classic ghost stories or just looking to be thoroughly creeped out, these haunting tales will leave you sleeping with the lights on.

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Fairy tales weren't always meant to be sweet. In this darkly twisted collection, magic comes with a price—and not everyone lives happily ever after.

✨ Stories Include: 🩸 RUMPELSTILTSKIN – When a cursed name burns through skin and bone, spinning gold is just the beginning of the nightmare.
💃 DANCING WITH THE DEVIL (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) – A girl sneaks away to dance with a stranger… only to find she’s stepped into something far more hellish than a party.
🐾 THE MONKEY'S PAW (W.W. Jacobs) – A cursed object offers three wishes. But each comes at a terrible cost in this iconic tale of fate and regret. 
🌹 THE BIRTHMARK (Nathaniel Hawthorne) – A scientist obsessed with perfection attempts to "fix" his beautiful wife—proving that true horror lies in obsession.

For fans of dark fantasy, cursed wishes, gothic horror, and fairy tales that bite back. These stories dig beneath the surface of folklore to reveal the twisted truth underneath.

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In this chilling double feature, we bring you two of The Scariest Stories You’ve Ever Heard, with terrifying tales rooted in folklore and urban legends. 

🚂 THE HEADLESS BRAKEMAN tells of a ghostly figure doomed to walk the railway tracks at night, lantern in hand, forever searching for the head he lost in a tragic accident.

🐺 THE DOG MAN follows a city worker sent to check on a reclusive man living beyond the edge of town— alone except for the dozens of half-wild dogs roaming his property. But what begins as a simple welfare check spirals into a terrifying encounter with the animal instincts that lie just beneath the surface.

Whether you're listening alone in the dark or huddled around with friends, these eerie legends are sure to leave a mark.

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Tonight… Terri Lynne Hudson narrates two of Edgar Allan Poe’s most chilling creations.

In The Oval Portrait, a painter’s obsession blurs the line between art, life...and death.

Then, in The Masque of the Red Death, an eccentric prince hosts a masquerade ball behind a great stone wall that keeps them safe from the deadly plague. But some things cannot be kept out forever.

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Get ready for two unforgettable horror tales where betrayal, guilt, and revenge reach from beyond the grave.

The Night He Came Back: When a cunning father secretly manipulates his daughter into breaking up with her boyfriend, tragedy strikes before she can make things right. But some loves are too strong to be stopped by death—and when night falls, the truth comes clawing its way back.

The Hand: In a cruel prank gone wrong, a group of students target the teacher’s favorite and star pupil. But some wrongs demand a terrifying price.

Perfect for fans of "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark," "Short and Shivery" and "Tales for the Midnight Hour," these psychological stories deliver heart-pounding fear and eerie twists you won't see coming. If you love creepy school horror, tragic love stories turned nightmare, and scary short stories that haunt your mind, this collection is for you.

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Your favorite classic fairy tales have been stripped down to their darkest, bloodiest roots in this chilling horror anthology that reimagines folklore and fables with brutal twists, grotesque events, and psychological terror. Inside this nightmarish collection:

Lucy Clifford's THE NEW MOTHER: When two children push the limits of disobedience, they summon something far worse than an angry parent—a monstrous figure whose arrival changes their family forever.

J.B. Harlan's REST STOP IN THE WOODS: Inspired by Hansel and Gretel, this grim retelling follows siblings who stumble upon a lonely rest stop deep in the forest. Lured by the promise of warm stew, they soon discover that every bite drains their youth, health, and very souls.

Charles W. Chessnut's THE CONJURE WOMAN: Based on the story "Po' Sandy," this Southern Gothic nightmare explores the haunting power of love, betrayal, and magic. When a conjure woman's dark rites go awry, the line between the living and the dead is ripped apart.

Perfect for fans of Grimm Brothers horror, Angela Carter’s gothic fairy tales, and modern dark folklore, MORE F*CKED UP FAIRY TALES delivers chilling short stories where happily ever after is never guaranteed. If you crave disturbing fairy tale horror, twisted folklore, and creepy short stories that linger long after you turn the last page, this collection is for you.

Our latest spine-chilling collection is guaranteed to give you goosebumps!

In "The Attic Door," a young woman is sent to stay with her eccentric aunt in a vast, mysterious home. As she uncovers the secrets of her late uncle’s eerie experiments in his private lab, she begins to question what lurks behind the locked door and what dangers await. Meanwhile, in "The Fortune Teller," a man becomes obsessed with his own death after a mystic woman delivers a chilling prophecy that turns his world upside down.

These two haunting stories invite you to explore the unknown, where the supernatural intertwines with the fears of the human psyche.

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These aren’t the bedtime stories you grew up with!

In this chilling collection of reimagined fairy tales, beloved characters face horrors far worse than you've heard before.

Snow White and the Wicked Witch: The Evil Queen’s obsession with beauty leads her down a dark path as she seeks to consume Snow White’s heart to steal her youth and allure. But when Snow White survives, the Queen will stop at nothing to destroy her and reclaim her throne as the fairest of them all.

The Velvet Ribbon: A new wife’s innocent habit of wearing a black velvet ribbon around her neck begins to consume her husband’s mind. As his obsession grows, he becomes desperate to understand the mystery behind the ribbon, leading him to terrifying revelations.

Harpies: What happens when the voice in your head develops claws and a beak?

In these macabre retellings, the fairy tales you think you know take on a sinister edge, exploring themes of obsession, power, and the lengths people will go to for beauty and control. Prepare yourself for a darker journey into the world of fairy tales you won’t soon forget.

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These aren’t the bedtime stories you grew up with!

In this chilling hour of horror stories, four sinister twists on classic folklore will creep under your skin and stay there...
🌲 GRETEL – A twisted take on the classic "Hansel and Gretel," with an evil witch in the woods luring the children into her cabin.
🌳 THE JUNIPER TREE – A tale of murder, revenge, and supernatural justice, where a child's spirit refuses to rest until the truth is unearthed.
 🎵 OUT OF TUNE – A jogger discovers a group of tiny, beautiful creatures in the park, but are they setting a trap?

These F*cked Up Fairy Tales harken back to their roots—with blood, shadows, and horror that lingers long after "the end."

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Love isn't always sweet—sometimes, it's terrifying. This Valentine's Day, immerse yourself in three chilling tales of love, obsession, and the supernatural.

💀 The Velvet Ribbon – A newlywed couple's love is tested by a strange request: the wife always wears a velvet ribbon around her neck and refuses to remove it. When her husband’s curiosity gets the best of him, he uncovers a horrifying truth.
🦇 Nosferatu – An eerie gothic horror classic about forbidden love and eternal damnation. When Count Orlok sets his sights on a young woman, her fiancé must battle to save her soul. 👻 A Haunted House – In this ghostly love story by Virginia Woolf, a couple moves into a home filled with whispers, secrets, and an undying romance that lingers from beyond the grave.

💔 Horror meets romance in this spine-tingling collection—because love never dies... but sometimes, it kills.

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From timeless urban legends to gothic horror and brand-new nightmares, we’ve compiled our Top 10 Scary Stories of 2024!

This compilation includes classic terror like High Beams, The Man in the Middle, and The Guests, all popularized in the Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark series, alongside the haunting gothic horror of Bram Stoker's Gibbet Hill and Cram's The Dead Valley. And don’t miss chilling world premieres like Welcome to Scare Street and Hot-to-Go!, tales sure to give you goosebumps.

Which story is your favorite? Which one scared you the most? Let us know in the comments!

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In this spooky double feature, journey into the eerie unknown with two spine-tingling tales:

In The Stranger on the Train, a family vacationing in Transylvania finds their private rail car invaded by a mysterious, ghostly passenger. Then, a young businessman inherits an abandoned property in The Old Plantation. When he decides to spend the night alone, he discovers that the place may not be as silent as it seems... Prepare yourself for a captivating blend of suspense, terror, and the supernatural.

Perfect for late-night listening or sharing scares with friends!

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Baby monitors are supposed to bring peace of mind, but sometimes they capture things you wish you'd never seen or heard. In this episode, we share two chilling true stories that will make you think twice about the cameras and technology you may place inside your home...

First, a young mother is startled when she hears her baby crying but notices something strange on the monitor—her son is still asleep. What she discovers will haunt her forever. In the second story, a group of mischievous kids hack into baby monitors for fun, thinking it's harmless. But their prank takes a terrifying turn when they encounter the wrong person on the other end. Turn the lights low, and prepare yourself for these bone-chilling tales that prove even technology isn't safe from the unknown.

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In this hair-raising set of terrifying tales, nothing is what it appears—not the drivers behind you, not the faces in the mirror, and definitely not what’s buried beneath the floorboards…

HIGH BEAMS (Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark) – A classic urban legend: A girl notices a car following her, flashing its high beams again and again. But is the driver the real threat… or something worse?
THE WITCH'S PAW (Night Frights) – It’s that time of year again in the Tennessee mountains. The Witch Cat is on the prowl... 
THE CORPSE'S REVENGE (Night Frights) – Disturbing a body is never without consequences…
THE FACE (Tales for the Midnight Hour) – During the California Gold Rush, three men begin to see a face floating in the air before them. 
THE EGYPTIAN COFFIN (Tales for the Midnight Hour) – A museum guard dares to mock the dead. But ancient curses don’t stay buried. 
DEAD GIVEAWAY (Scary Stories for Sleepovers) – When a boy overhears his neighbor arguing, he suspects something terrible happened next door. But what he finds hidden in the basement changes everything.

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Most of us enjoy solitude, but when you’re truly isolated, strange things can happen...

In these three spine-chilling stories, the quiet quickly turns to fear. A woman meets her only neighbor, only to find out he's far from friendly. An elderly woman warns her caretaker about a forbidden place deep in the woods. And a group of friends stumbles upon a mysterious figure wearing a monkey mask, but what’s hiding behind it is even more terrifying.

If you’ve ever felt uneasy in the middle of nowhere, these stories will remind you why isolation can be dangerous. Turn out the lights and prepare for true tales that will make you think twice about being alone.

Terrifying tracks in the snow. A skull that won’t stop smiling. A mysterious rest stop deep in the woods. In this chilling collection of classic and original horror tales, nothing is what it seems—and some roads should never be taken.

THE MYSTERIOUS VISITOR (Night Frights) – A nervous babysitter hears someone walking around the house, but can't seem to find them.
THE TOMMYKNOCKERS – A fresh twist on an old miner’s legend. Something is still knocking deep beneath the earth—and it wants out.
THE GRAVEYARD DARE – They say the skull was cursed, but he laughed it off. Now he can’t stop hearing that grin… even when he closes his eyes.
THE REST STOP – Two siblings, lost and exhausted, stumble upon a hidden rest area in the middle of woods. The old woman running the place seems nice. Too nice.
THE FURRY COLLAR (Tales for the Midnight Hour) – A girl shows her friend her newest gift: a beautiful velvet nightgown with a furry collar, in a shade of deep red. Blood red.
THE DEAD VALLEY - Ralph Adams Cram's harrowing tale of two explorers who enter a desolate, windless valley untouched by time—and discover why no one ever returns. 

For fans of ghost stories, folklore, and campfire horror, this mix of eerie classics and modern nightmares is perfect for your next late-night scare session.

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From haunted dresses and sinister strangers to clawed beasts and cursed puzzles, this collection of short horror stories will leave you looking over your shoulder.

Favorites from SCARY STORIES TO TELL IN THE DARK...
The Man in the Middle – A quiet train ride takes a terrifying turn when a group of strange men start acting erratically—and the one in the middle just keeps staring.
The Guests – A couple in need of shelter are offered a warm bed by a kindly old pair… but something is very wrong with this house.
The White Dress – She found the perfect wedding gown in a secondhand shop. It fits like it was made for her… maybe it was.

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The Jigsaw Puzzle – She discovers a strange puzzle tucked away in a forgotten shelf. As she puts it together, something horrifying comes into focus.
Claws – Something is lurking in the woods. It’s fast, it’s hungry, and it’s leaving clawed-up bodies behind.
The Boarder – A boy follows the mysterious man renting a room from his family… and uncovers a nightmare that was hiding in plain sight.

If you love haunted houses, mysterious strangers, and stories that stick with you after dark, this compilation is for you.

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As Halloween night unfolds, eerie encounters leave lasting terror... After visiting the rich neighborhood for full-size candy bars, a group of kids realizes they're being followed by a hooded figure. In another chilling tale, a young woman catches some unwanted attention on a quick run to the store for last-minute baking supplies. And finally, a knock on the door far too late for trick-or-treaters reveals a man with no costume—and something far more sinister in mind.

Prepare to be chilled to the bone with two spine-tingling adaptations of classic spooky legends that have haunted generations.

In THE GUESTS, a lost couple seeks shelter in a mysterious cabin far from civilization. But what they find inside will make them wish they had stayed in the cold. Then, a young woman finds THE WHITE DRESS - a perfect gown for her upcoming dance—only to discover that it comes with a dark and deadly secret.

Both tales have been adapted in various forms, including Alvin Schwartz's legendary Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, and are guaranteed to leave you sleepless.

The moon is full. The clock strikes twelve. Don't be afraid...

But what's that sound? Footsteps in the hall? It's just the dog... That creaking door? Merely the wind blowing... And is that a face in the window, or just your imagination? These 3 stories are guaranteed to keep you awake and shivering with fear. Listen if you dare... just be prepared to be scared out of your wits.

Features The Furry Collar, The Black Velvet Ribbon, and The Boarder.

Enjoy a compilation of four 'true' terrifying tales submitted by listeners. Stories of creepy imaginary friends, a haunted mansion, and the spring break from hell.

From blood-soaked woods to haunted machines and deadly wishes, this hour of horror dives into both vintage and modern nightmares. The stories in this batch explore the line between fear and fate—and what happens when you cross it.

🌲 Included in this compilation:
CAMP BLOOD – Years ago, the den mother snapped. They say she still roams the woods, waiting for her next camper…
THE MONKEY'S PAW - WW Jacobs' timeless horror classic about fate, grief, and the terrible cost of wishing for more.
ROBOT M.O.M. – Their dad brought home a robotic caretaker straight from a tech lab. She's wonderful...until she has the kids alone.
BEYOND THE DOOR – What lies behind a locked door is not what a man expects in Ambrose Bierce's classic tale. 

🧠 From supernatural revenge to AI unease, this is one of our most varied—and chilling—collections yet.

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This haunting anthology weaves together fairy tales, folklore, and modern dark fantasy. From cursed lullabies to forest witches and ghostly weeping women, these stories twist the familiar into something far more terrifying.

🕯️ Included in this compilation:

• GRETEL & HANSEL – A grimm retelling of Hansel and Gretel, where the true horror might not be the witch… 
• YOU'LL REMEMBER... – A chilling tale about traveling abroad - and trusting your gut. (Also featured in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark.)
• OUT OF TUNE – In Lydia Carr's eerie modern fable, a woman stumbles upon a group of strange creatures in a city park. 
• LA LLORONA– The terrifying legend of the Weeping Woman, who walks the riverbanks searching and crying for her children… and yours.
• THE JUNIPER TREE – A gothic, bloody retelling of the classic fairy tale, complete with murder, transformation, and supernatural revenge.

🧚‍♀️ This collection mixes the magic of old-world stories with the terror of what’s just beneath the surface.

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In this especially chilling collection, icy dread creeps in through hospital corridors, snow-covered forests, and cold bedrooms where something just might be watching. These stories blend gothic horror, folklore, and modern nightmares into one unforgettable experience.

🩸 Included in this compilation:
THE RED SPOT – A terrifying Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark classic. A spider bite... or something worse?
THE NIGHT NURSE – Late one night in a nearly empty hospital, a new mother senses that something’s off about the nurse. But no one believes her.
PODOLO - L.P. Hartley's haunting and atmospheric tale of a small island, deep regret, and something that should have been left alone.
SNOW CHILD - Angela Carter's dark, fairy tale reimagining of desire and death in the coldest of winters.
THE MOMMY THING – A child wakes in the dark and sees something standing by the bed. It looks like his mother… but is it?
THE PHANTOM COACH – Amelia Edwards' ghostly tale of survival and supernatural fate on a snow-covered moor, from the golden age of gothic horror.

🕯️ Perfect for long winter nights, lovers of classic horror, and fans of unnerving short fiction.

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Urban legends have a way of sticking with us...

They're often whispered at sleepovers, told around campfires, and passed down through generations. In this episode, we dive into 8 of the creepiest tales ever told:

• The Black Velvet Ribbon – the chilling story of a woman with a deadly secret around her neck.
• The Man in the Window – the nightmare of realizing you’re being watched.
• The Girl Who Stood on the Grave – a dare gone horribly wrong.
• The Buddy System – a reminder why it’s never safe to be alone.
• The Red Spot – a horrifying discovery beneath the skin.
• The Blackboard – the ghostly lesson no student forgets.
• Dancing with the Devil – the sinister price of one fateful dance.
• The Night Nurse – when you're at the whim of a suspicous caregiver.

Each one is darker, stranger, and more unsettling than the last.
Do you dare listen all the way through?

Some stories creep in quietly. Others knock on your window, whisper from the shadows, and beg you not to turn on the lights. This unsettling collection brings together folk horror, gothic classics, and eerie tales that stick with you long after the screen goes dark.

🕷️ Included in this compilation:
THE MAN IN THE WINDOW - A chilling tale from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, where a girl continuously sees a man outside of her window.
THE GIRL WHO STOOD ON A GRAVE - Another Scary Stories classic: proving fear can be as deadly as any monster.
THE WITCH'S CURSE – A woman inherits her mother’s magical garden—but when greedy townsfolk take too much, something dark begins to grow.
THE VELVET RIBBON – A gothic nightmare from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark about secrets, love, and what lies beneath the ribbon.
THE BOARDED WINDOW – Ambrose Bierce’s eerie American classic about grief, isolation… and something scratching from the inside.
THE NUN – In a forgotten asylum, a cruel Mother Superior still punishes the children—even long after she’s gone.
NO LIGHTS – When her car breaks down on a deserted road, a woman is rescued by a man with one rule: don’t turn on the lights.
KEEP OUT! – Fredric Brown’s sci-fi horror gem, where one man’s paranoia may be humanity’s final warning. From graveyards to gardens, this is one of our spookiest collections yet.

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Not every rule is made to be broken. In this haunting collection of ghost stories, cautionary tales, and childhood horrors, we uncover what happens when people ignore warnings, stray from safety, or cross lines that were never meant to be touched.

👻 Included in this compilation:
The Haunted Railroad Tracks – An eerie local legend tells of ghostly children who push stalled cars off the tracks… but why are they still there?
The Buddy System – At summer camp, there’s a reason kids are told never to wander off alone. Especially near the woods.
Dancing with the Devil – A terrifying classic from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, where a mysterious stranger at the dance isn’t what he seems.
The Blackboard – Some teachers go too far. But the kids in Room 3A whisper that Mr. Carver's punishments are something else entirely.
The New Mother – Lucy Clifford’s deeply unsettling Victorian tale of obedience, disobedience… and what comes knocking when good children turn bad.
Old Man Henry – A strange old recluse in a boarded-up house. The neighborhood kids think he’s a killer. They might be right.

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For the first time, we're sharing recordings sent in by you. Enjoy three tales of terror set on haunted college campuses: Pfeiffer Hall at North Central College, the music house at Cornell, or a sorority at Millikin...  Huge thanks to Colleen, Abby, and Daria for their stories! 

History, horror, and urban legends collide in this unsettling anthology of five frightening tales. From literary classics to true crime-inspired nightmares, each story in this compilation will leave you with chills that linger long after the video ends.

💀 Included in this compilation:

• The Birthmark – Nathaniel Hawthorne’s eerie tale of science, obsession, and a woman marked by a fatal flaw.
• The Chainsaw Massacre – Inspired by the real-life horrors of the Bloody Benders, this fictionalized account dives into the roots of rural terror.
• Lizzie Borden – A notorious nursery rhyme masks a blood-soaked mystery: what really happened on that summer morning in 1892?
• The Pale Woman – This haunting hotel tale explores the unsettling presence of a guest who changes rooms every night.
• Cemetery Soup – A grimly humorous tale straight from Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark, where grave robbing goes terribly wrong.

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Featuring The Birthmark (Nathaniel Hawthorne), The Comet (W.E.B. Du Bois), The Conjure Woman (Charles W. Chessnut), and The Tell-Tale Heart (Edgar Allan Poe). The cast includes Shannon Leigh Webber, Aaron Holland, Terri Lynne Hudson, Ashlyn Seehafer, Bryan Renaud, James K. White, and Don Morgan.

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Get ready to turn off the lights and press play. This chilling collection brings together five terrifying tales from the darkest urban legends, ghost stories, and small-town horrors. Whether you're a fan of classic campfire scares or psychological dread, there's something here to haunt you...

🕯️ Included in this compilation:
THE HOOK – A couple's night out turns into a fight for survival when a legendary killer escapes a nearby asylum.
THE HERMIT OF COLLINS PEAK – A group of friends dare each other to sneak into the hermit's shack in the woods.
BLOODY MARY – An age-old dare becomes dangerously real for a group of teens who say her name at a sleep-over.
FOOTPRINTS – On a snowy evening home alone, a young woman notices tracks in the snow behind her house.
THE BED BY THE WINDOW - Three men pass their days in a nearly abandoned hospital, and the one furthest from the window grows jealous of the view.

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We've compiled five holiday and winter-set stories for your enjoyment! Sit back and relax around the snowy fire for an hour. Don't be afraid...

Featuring: BLACK FRIDAY (Shannon Leigh Webber) DO YOU WANT TO BUILD A SNOWMAN? (Ashlyn Seehafer, Aaron Holland, Bryan Renaud) SMEE (Samantha Garcia, Shannon Leigh Webber, Aaron Holland, Ashlyn Seehafer) SANTA CAM (Shannon Leigh Webber, Aaron Holland, Bryan Renaud) THE DUFFLE BAG (Bryan Renaud, Aaron Holland, Shannon Leigh Webber).

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This hour of horror features five tales of terror! Featuring The Boogeywoman, Trojan, The New World, Knock Knock, and Mary and the Monster Downstairs. 

Written by Bryan Renaud, Savanna Rae, Crystal Skillman and Bianca Phipps Starring Shannon Leigh Webber, Sarafina Vecchio, Aaron Holland, Shaina Summerville, Samantha Garcia, Courtney Feiler, Ali Bailey, Angie Campbell, and Dana Macel. Guest Direction by Sarah Storm

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