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Horror Stories: Unsolved Mysteries

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Frequency: 1 episode/1d. Total Eps: 128

Something happened there, everyone remembers it differently, and the one detail that could explain everything is still missing. Horror Stories: Unsolved Mysteries dives into disturbing cases, unexplained events, eerie disappearances and strange encounters where the known facts only make the mystery harder to understand.

Each episode follows the clues that refuse to fit: abandoned places, unsettling evidence, paranormal activity, conflicting accounts and questions that remain unanswered years later. Some stories point toward a human explanation. Others leave behind something much harder to dismiss. The deeper the mystery goes, the more one question keeps returning—what really happened when no one was watching?

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The Ghost Story You Heard Was Stolen

Saturday, October 24, 2026 • Duration 23:03

The Ghost Story You Heard Was Stolen

In this episode, we uncover the true origins of internet horror, the community that built it, and the legal battle over stolen stories. Discover how a simple pact on Reddit led to a new form of horror and why the Copyright Act of 1976 became central to a dispute that silenced millions.

Event: r/nosleep shutdown
Date: February 24th
Community Size: Fourteen million subscribers
Legal Basis: Copyright Act of 1976
Platform: Reddit

- r/nosleep opened on March 24, 2010, with a rule that everything posted was true.
- The community grew to nearly fourteen million subscribers over fourteen years.
- Stories like "The Spire in the Woods" and "Penpal" originated there.
- YouTube channels with millions of subscribers read these stories without author permission.
- Copyright attaches to a creative work the moment it is fixed in a tangible medium, like a Reddit post.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

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The Drowning Man in Your Sensory Tank

Friday, October 23, 2026 • Duration 25:24

The Drowning Man in Your Sensory Tank

Douglas designed his life to avoid surprises, yet for three days, he woke with an aching neck and an unquenchable thirst. He dismissed it as stress until a chilling discovery revealed the true, terrifying answer to all three questions. What sinister presence had invaded his meticulously controlled world?

In this episode, we delve into the unsettling experience of a man whose carefully constructed reality begins to unravel after a mysterious accident. Explore the psychological horror of a home that feels increasingly alien and the subtle, creeping dread that something unseen is watching.

Person: Douglas
Event: Mysterious accident
Location: House on a hill outside the city
Duration: Three days
Object: Nameplate on desk

- Douglas's name, meaning "dark river," was engraved on his office desk nameplate.
- His house featured security lights that activated at the slightest movement, making it resemble a lighthouse.
- He had three locks on his front door and a four-code alarm system.
- A blackbird struck his bedroom window, leaving a silhouette that Douglas did not remove.
- Douglas found the water from the office cooler tasted mineral, almost salty, and did not drink it again.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Fourth Pyramid: Joffrey's Last Words

Thursday, October 22, 2026 • Duration 26:17

The Fourth Pyramid: Joffrey's Last Words

Every map and satellite image confirms three pyramids at Giza, yet a man named Joffrey O'Hare vanished claiming there were four. What secret did he uncover in the hieroglyphics that led him to a hidden, black pyramid with a crocodile-headed entrance?

In this episode, we hear the chilling account of an archaeologist who witnessed his childhood friend's descent into obsession after a discovery at Giza. The narrator describes the strange disappearances of workers and the terrifying reality of a structure that defies all known history.

Person: Joffrey O'Hare
Location: Giza plateau
Known Pyramids: Khufu, Khafre, Menkaure
Material of Fourth Pyramid: Black granite, obsidian
Entrance Carving: Crocodile head

- Joffrey O'Hare's last words before vanishing claimed there were four pyramids at Giza.
- The expedition began with two childhood friends studying the Giza plateau.
- Joffrey found something in hieroglyphics, then began spending evenings cross-checking inscriptions.
- Workers began disappearing at night, led out by Joffrey across several evenings.
- The narrator saw a massive, black pyramid with a crocodile-headed entrance in the moonlight.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Mask Without a Face: You're Next

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 • Duration 24:51

The Mask Without a Face: You're Next

A young man, stranded in an Oregon snowstorm, takes shelter in a remote cabin locals have "condemned" for decades. Inside, he finds a painting of a faceless family-all but one. What chilling secret does the artwork hold, and why does his ski mask suddenly feel like a warning?

In this episode, we explore the terrifying ordeal of a traveler who made a logical decision that almost cost him everything. Discover the unsettling history of a cabin where people who stayed "did not come out the same way they went in," and the mysterious patterns of injury found on every body recovered from the property.

Person: Evan
Location: Oregon mountain road
Event: Disappearances associated with a cabin
Status: Condemned (older meaning)
Object: Painting of a faceless family

- A 22-year-old driver was stranded in a December snowstorm, 162 miles from the nearest city.
- The cabin had an unlocked door, no lights, no car, and no footprints in the snow.
- Every body recovered from the property showed identical patterns of injury.
- Evan's friend accepted a dare to spend a night in the cabin and was never seen again.
- A painting in the cabin depicted a Victorian family, with three of four figures having no faces.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Overseer's Cave: She Waited

Tuesday, October 20, 2026 • Duration 25:59

The Overseer's Cave: She Waited

A handwritten note with impossible instructions promises a ritual that can bring back the lost, but at what cost? David follows a path to a hidden cave where light itself refuses to enter, driven by a love that defies the natural world. What waits inside the darkness for those desperate enough to cross the threshold?

In this episode, explore the chilling account of David's journey into a mysterious cave, guided by cryptic rules and a profound personal loss. Discover the strange phenomena encountered within, from an unnatural silence to a darkness that consumes light, as David confronts the unknown in a desperate bid to reclaim what was taken.

Person: David
Person: Alina
Location: Iceland
Location: Reykjavik
Event: Northern Lights

- The paper arrived without explanation, containing numbered, handwritten instructions.
- The ritual had one condition: "Once you cross the threshold, there is no return until the ritual is complete."
- Alina's illness progressed in increments, from a persistent cough to chemotherapy.
- David found the cave entrance in a rock face, accessible in under five minutes from where he parked.
- The flashlight beam stopped approximately one foot past the cave's threshold, as if the darkness had a surface.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Ship That Was Them: It Found Them

Monday, October 19, 2026 • Duration 25:30

The Ship That Was Them: It Found Them

A man on a luxury cruise ship carried a ring for a proposal he never made. On the second night, an identical ship appeared in the dark water beside theirs, bearing the same name and registration number. What horrors did they find inside, and why did no one stop them from crossing over?

In this episode, we delve into the chilling account of a voyage that began with a desperate hope for reconciliation and descended into an encounter with the impossible. Discover the unsettling details of a ghost ship that mirrored their own, and the pact of silence made by the men who dared to explore its dark interior.

Person: Craig
Person: Thomas
Person: Greg
Person: Raymond
Person: Brooks

- A man planned to propose a renewal of vows with a new ring on a two-week cruise.
- The ghost ship had the same name, dimensions, and naval registration number as their own vessel.
- The interior of the ghost ship's generator room was filled with an "accumulated darkness" and an unidentified silky material on the floor.
- Raymond ingested something unknown while on the ghost ship, and his cough persisted.
- The security director, Brooks, was waiting for the men upon their return and ordered the tow line cut immediately.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Crimson Bridge: Jason's Final Broadcast

Sunday, October 18, 2026 • Duration 20:52

The Crimson Bridge: Jason's Final Broadcast

In this episode, we delve into the chilling final words of a man who documented an impossible structure in the sky, a translucent blue bridge with towering spires and humanoid figures. We explore his desperate attempts to capture evidence and the unsettling internal warning he consistently ignored.

Person: Jason
Location: East Coast apartment building rooftop
Event: Sighting of a translucent blue bridge
Status: Unexplained disappearance
Topic: Paranormal observation

- Jason observed a translucent blue bridge, spanning from horizon to horizon, with spires connected by triangular cables.
- He took multiple photographs of the bridge, but it never appeared in any of the images.
- Humanoid figures, also translucent blue, were seen walking along the bridge in a slow migration.
- Jason experienced a "soft warning spoken through gritted teeth" urging him to go inside and stop watching.
- A dark, viscous substance, the color of dark cherries, began to seep into his apartment at 4 AM.

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OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Mirror Ship: What Silenced Sara?

Saturday, October 17, 2026 • Duration 24:58

The Mirror Ship: What Silenced Sara?

Sara hasn't spoken since returning from the water, and Logan is the only one willing to break the silence about what happened. Every mobile phone on their cruise ship died simultaneously, followed by all ship systems, just before they found an identical, abandoned vessel drifting in the fog. What horrifying discovery on that mirror ship left one woman without language and a shipping company paying $190,000 to keep the story quiet?

In this episode, we uncover the chilling events that unfolded after a cruise ship carrying 300 passengers lost all power and encountered a derelict twin vessel. From strange organic substances to ritualistic scenes, the rational explanations for what they found quickly collapsed, leaving behind a terrifying mystery.

Event: Cruise ship encounter
Location: Near the Caymans
Passengers: Roughly 300
Survivors compensated: $190,000 each
Status: Ongoing investigation

- Logan's group of nineteen boarded an identical, abandoned cruise ship found drifting in the fog.
- Two words, "Help us," were found written in a rust-colored substance on an interior wall, appearing months old.
- A silky, sticky, iridescent substance coated the lower decks, moving as if alive when touched.
- A body was found fused with a chair and wall, covered in barnacles, indicating months of submersion.
- A child's body was discovered in the dining room, chest open, organs arranged around a table with recently lit candles.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Crib: What Gomez Saw Before He Dissolved

Friday, October 16, 2026 • Duration 27:23

The Crib: What Gomez Saw Before He Dissolved

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious bar "And the Spaces Between," where bartender Sully knows things he shouldn't. We follow the paths of Catherine Lettie, who sought refuge after a terrifying discovery, and Gomez de Stefano, who arrived seeking lucidity but found something far more unsettling.

Event: Disappearance of Gomez de Stefano
Location: "And the Spaces Between" bar
Time: Tuesday midnight, during Hurricane Zander
Witness: Sully, the bartender
Drink: Winchester's, gold bottle with carved vines

- The bar "And the Spaces Between" does not appear on any map and cannot be found by searching.
- Sully, the bartender, knows specific details about patrons' lives that he could not possibly know.
- Catherine Lettie arrived at the bar after finding something "different" in her apartment.
- Gomez de Stefano, a thief, was in Catherine Lettie's apartment and saw something he hadn't told anyone.
- Gomez de Stefano drank from a gold bottle with carved vines and subsequently dissolved.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Sedan That Followed: A Highway Haunting

Thursday, October 15, 2026 • Duration 27:01

The Sedan That Followed: A Highway Haunting

Imagine driving alone on a desolate highway, hours into a long journey, when the familiar world begins to warp. What if a dark red sedan, unseen on the road, keeps appearing at every rest stop, its license plate changing each time? This chilling account from Middle America will make you question what truly follows you in the dark.

In this episode, we delve into a driver's terrifying experience on a long-haul trip through Middle America. We explore the unsettling sequence of events at three rest stops, where a mysterious vehicle seems to defy logic and presence, leaving behind an inexplicable question about its true nature.

Person: Driver
Vehicle: Borrowed family van
Journey Duration: 13 hours
Time of First Stop: 11:54 PM
Time of Third Stop: 1:54 AM

- The driver was six hours into a thirteen-hour drive, heading north toward Canada.
- His phone was dead, with no charger, music, or navigation available.
- Rest stops were spaced roughly forty to fifty miles apart on the highway.
- At the first rest stop, a dark red sedan was parked at the far edge of the lot.
- The license plate on the sedan at the third rest stop was different from the one at the second stop.

To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com.

OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours.
Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies.

Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news.

Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on.

© 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

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