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Inspired by the most iconic werewolf tales of all time, The Wolf Man tells the terrifying story of a small town plunged into fear as a wolf stalks the night. For an entire year, the creature's bloodlust leaves a trail of destruction, picking off neighbors one by one. 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.

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Uncover the chilling terror of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic tale, The Pit and the Pendulum. This dark and gripping story follows the harrowing journey of a prisoner sentenced to endure unimaginable torment. Dive into this Gothic masterpiece and explore themes of fear, survival, and the human spirit in the face of despair.

Perfect for fans of classic literature, Gothic horror, and timeless tales that linger in the mind long after the story ends.

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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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This collection features five captivating short scary stories that span from suspenseful thrillers to heartwarming tales with a twist. Featuring THE MOMMY THING, ROBOT MOM, AUGUST HEAT, THE GHOST HUNT and THE SNOW CHILD. With narration from Bryan Renaud, Terri Lynne Hudson, and Daria Koon.
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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 video, 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. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more true scary stories! #ScaryStories #BabyMonitor #TrueHorror

In this chilling reimagining of the classic tale, a decrepit castle in the Carpathian Mountains hides a dark secret: Count Orlok, who thirsts for more than blood. When a young real estate agent journeys to the Count’s eerie domain, he unwittingly becomes the catalyst for Orlok’s descent upon an unsuspecting coastal town, and Thomas’ new wife must confront her own fears to end the nightmare.

This gothic, atmospheric horror story weaves shadowy dread, otherworldly imagery, and spine-tingling suspense into a hauntingly modern take on Nosferatu, inspired by the various film adaptations and Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

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In this haunting story, a prince and his elite guests attempt to escape a deadly plague by hiding in a luxurious, secluded tower. But as they indulge in opulence and revelry, an uninvited guest appears, bringing with it a grim reminder of the dangers lurking outside.

Join us as we bask in the gothic atmosphere and timeless horror of Edgar Allan Poe's masterpiece, based on his tale The Masque of Red Death. Perfect for late-night chills or a dark, stormy evening!

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For the first time, enjoy our first season of spooky stories in one creepy compilation!

Featuring The Boogeywoman, Trojan, The New World, Knock Knock, The Monster Downstairs, Black Friday, Santa Cam, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, Smee, and The Duffle Bag. Starring Shannon Leigh Webber, Sarafina Vecchio, Aaron Holland, Shaina Summerville, Samantha Garcia, Courtney Feiler, Ali Bailey, Angie Campbell, Dana Macel, Ashlyn Seehafer. With Guest Direction by Sarah Storm and music by Myuu.

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This spine-tingling anthology explores the eerie and unexpected moments lurking in everyday encounters. A young woman’s late-night gas stop turns unsettling as she notices the shadowy figure tending to an old pump. In the next tale, a man en route to his new job can’t shake the chilling feeling after spotting a peculiar figure by the roadside. At a rustic costume party near an ancient cemetery, a group of friends quickly realizes that some partygoers may have come from beyond the grave. Another story follows a woman whose determination to cast her vote against her husband’s wishes leads her to a chilling confrontation. Finally, a group of college friends sets out for an unforgettable spring break, but their trip veers into terrifying territory, leaving them questioning what they’ve witnessed.

From lonely roads to haunted gatherings, each story reveals the dark possibilities hiding in the night, proving that sometimes, it’s best to trust your instincts—and keep moving.

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In this eerie holiday story, a young legal clerk prepares for a New Year's getaway by packing his belongings into a large duffle bag purchased from a secondhand store. Borrowing a military kit-bag for his trip, Johnson begins to notice unsettling sounds and movements coming from it, as if something alive is trapped inside.

Alone in his dimly lit flat, he begins to notice unsettling sounds and movements coming from the bag. Is it just his imagination, or has the shadow of its former owner followed him home?

Terri Lynne Hudson narrates Algernon Blackwood's classic tale of psychological horror, where every creak, whisper, and shadow might conceal something unspeakable...

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Enjoy a spooky compilation of four adaptations! Includes: A Warden for All Saints by HS Bhabra, 'Til Death Do Us Part (based on Mortmain by John Metcalfe), The Boat Hook by Sheila Hodgson, and Black Stockings, Broken Mirrors by Bernadette Crosthwaite.

Features newly remastered audio and performances from John Rowe, Michael Williams, and Robert Glenister.

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Welcome, foolish mortals. Tonight, we journey into the twisted depths of terror and suspense, where each story is a chilling whisper from the grave, and every twist a final gasp of dread. So, dim the lights, lock the doors, and prepare yourself for nightmares to become reality with more Tales from the Creep!

The Creep shares five tales of horror in this spooky compilation, including Bram Stoker's Gibbet Hill, The Man on the Train, Cemetery Soup, The Reflection, and Phobias.

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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.

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Welcome, foolish mortals. Tonight, we journey into the twisted depths of terror and suspense, where each story is a chilling whisper from the grave, and every twist a final gasp of dread. So, dim the lights, lock the doors, and prepare yourself for nightmares to become reality.

The Creep shares five tales of horror in this spooky compilation, including The Hermit of Collins Peak, The Mysterious Visitor, Cold Bony Fingers, The Deadly Giveaway, The Old Hag’s Face, and The Egyptian Coffin. 

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Dare to be scared by this creepy double feature!

First, a young woman heading home alone from a party finds herself sitting near a strange trio of three drunken men in The Man on the Train.

Then, a woman improves her stew with the addition of a mysterious bone she found on her way home in Cemetery Soup.

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The compilation of greatest hits includes our takes on La Llorona, Keep Out, Podolo, The Phantom Coach, and The Yellow Wallpaper.

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Welcome to Scare Street — where curses linger, shadows carry secrets, and evil hides in plain sight... In KNOCK KNOCK, a young couple hears more than creaking walls in their new home, and THE TOMMYKNOCKERS finds a group of miners who hear a mysterious knocking sound from deep below... Both stories take place in the 'Scare Street' universe.

This compilation of creepy Christmas tales is sure to send shivers down your spine no matter how much hot cocoa you drink!

Featuring A Strange Christmas Game, The Haunted Inn, Transition, Black Friday, Santa Cam, Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, The Duffle Bag, and Smee.

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🪞 The Reflection
Hugo woke up at 7:15, just like every morning. He shuffled into the bathroom and glanced at the mirror, as he always did. But today, something was different. The face staring back at him wasn’t his.

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In this spooky tale, a young woman decides to take a shortcut through a park on her way home from a party. When she realizes she's being followed, panic sets in, and she dives into the bushes to hide. But still...she's not alone.

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Meet Lucy, the seemingly perfect friend who, with each encounter, reveals unsettling demands that force her companion to question their bond. Then, join three young women on an isolated road as a routine traffic stop unravels into a nightmarish encounter with a disturbing officer. Two roommates, lured by an enigmatic invitation, find themselves at a masquerade they were never meant to attend, where each masked face seems to hold a dangerous mystery. For one unsuspecting girl, waiting for the bus becomes a relentless experience when a van offering free rides to the polls continuously circles. Finally, a young man’s invitation to Blackwood Manor for Spring Break leads him into a depth of family secrets that should have stayed buried.

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Don Morgan shares two tales from the master of terror.

After committing the perfect crime, a criminal is tormented by the continued beating of his victim's heart in The Tell-Tale Heart.

Then, a man becomes an increasingly unhinged and violent alcoholic, lashing out at his wife and pet animals. After murdering his favorite cat in a drunken rage, he must fight the urge to repeat the act in The Black Cat.

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Working late at the video store on a stormy night, Jake shares more tales of creepy customers and odd experiences from his time on the clock.

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Jake, a young man who sold his soul long ago to his minimum wage job at Haddington Video, logs the weird events that take place within the store, including eerie stories from odd customers, mysterious noises from the basement, and a manager who's never been seen coming or going from the store.

A tragic accident returns to haunt Christine when she befriends her new neighbor. Featuring newly remastered audio, Black Stockings, Broken Mirrors stars Maureen O’Brien and Margot Boyd.

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A young boy wishes for something bad to happen to the kid that bullies him at school. But when it actually comes true, he wonders if he is somehow responsible for the crime.

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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) along with several tales retold by Bryan Renaud, including Footprints, The Bed by the Window, The Hook, The Chainsaw Massacre, and The Soup. The cast includes Shannon Leigh Webber, Aaron Holland, Terri Lynne Hudson, Ashlyn Seehafer, Bryan Renaud, James K. White, Hannah Mary Simpson, Aaron Holland, and Don Morgan.

youtube.com/@scarystoriespod "Footprints" and "The Chainsaw Massacre" are both inspired by true events. "The Bed by the Window" and "Cemetary Soup" were both famously adapted in "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark". "The Hook" is a world premiere adaptation of one of the most famous urban legends of all time.

The moon is full. The clock strikes twelve. These are Tales for the Midnight Hour!

In The Old Hag's Face, three miners staying in an abandoned cabin see the horrifying form of an old hag's face floating in the air before them.

In The Egyptian Coffin, a disrespectful night guard at a museum is assigned to a new room when his superiors suspect he was the one behind recent vandalism.

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In this terrifying triple feature, Terri Lynne Hudson narrates our adaptations of three popular classics.

First, a young woman calls the police to report a man standing outside in her backyard in The Man in the Window. Then, a bitter patient grows overwhelmingly jealous of his roommate who has a better view in The Bed by the Window. Finally, a girl attends a dance against her mother's wishes and meets a devilishly handsome young man in Dancing with the Devil.

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After leaving a late-night basketball game at Haddington High, Casey notices the shape of a red pickup truck following her home. As she accelerates in hopes of losing him in the country, the driver continues to gain on her, and begins flashing his high beams over and over...

Shannon Leigh Webber narrates High Beams, a new adaptation of one of the most popular urban legends of all time.

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Listeners beware - you're in for TWO scares in this disturbing double feature!

First, a boy left in the care of his neighbors while his parents travel is haunted by the rumors of a monstrous cat creature at large in The Werecat.

Then, a man gets the last laugh from beyond the grave in The Corpse's Revenge.

The fire is crackling, and the moon is full. Shall we begin?

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These listener submissions reveal just how creepy Election Day can be...

First, a woman does everything she can to stop her husband from stealing her vote. Then, a creepy van offering a 'Free Shuttle to the Polls' won't stop circling back around.

Listeners beware - you're in for a scare.

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Join narrator Shannon Leigh Webber on an eerie journey through FIVE bone-chilling tales filled with sinister secrets, mysteries, ghosts, and dark twists.

👻 The Pale Woman — A ghostly woman arrives at a hotel, changing rooms each night. But the narrator suspects she’s far from a regular guest.
🎀 The Velvet Ribbon — Melody insists on always wearing a black ribbon around her neck, and her husband becomes desperate to see beneath it.
🍼 The Night Nurse — A new hospital worker offers to care for a couple’s newborn, but her overbearing assistance soon turns unsettling.
🔬 The Birthmark — In this dark twist on perfection, a scientist becomes fixated on removing a small flaw from his new bride.
🍽️ Hot to Go! — A pair of siblings wander into a roadside diner deep in the woods, where a kind old woman serves them bowl after bowl of delicious and intoxicating stew.

This spine-tingling anthology collection has something for every horror fan, blending classic, ghostly chills with unnerving, psychological suspense.

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Welcome to Scare Street — where curses linger, shadows carry secrets, and evil hides in plain sight...

Deena's mother doesn't seem to be feeling herself since they moved into their new home on Skeer Street, but she can't let that stop her from applying for a job at the local video store.

Told by Shannon Leigh Webber, with Terri Lynne Hudson and Bryan Renaud.

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Welcome to Scare Street — where curses linger, shadows carry secrets, and evil hides in plain sight...

When Deena and her mother move into an eerily affordable house on Skeer Street, they think they’ve found a dream home. But as the odd events escalate, Deena realizes that some dreams are actually nightmares in disguise.

Told by Shannon Leigh Webber, with Terri Lynne Hudson and Bryan Renaud.

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Everyone in town knows the legend of The Hermit of Collins Peak — an old man who lives alone deep in the woods, keeping to himself. But when a new kid moves to town, he scoffs at the story… until he’s dared to pay the Hermit a visit. Sometimes, the scariest stories aren’t just myths—they’re warnings.

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Check the shadows in your room. Pull a blanket around you. Then let your imagination fly to the darkest corners of your mind... these are Night Frights.

The Mysterious Visitor follows Amy, babysitting alone in a large house, who hears someone come in through the front door.

In Cold, Bony Fingers, a young boy is sent to the mountains for a medicinal plant - but he discovers a human skull instead.

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In this dark double feature, you'll hear the tale of two friends who recieve a mysterious package with no return address. Inside, they find an extravagant invitation to a Halloween Ball, along with two masks. Despite knowing it wasn't meant for them, they decide to attend anyway and see the event for themselves.

Then, a group of friends sneaks away from the annual barn party to explore the cemetery...when the sounds of weeping begin to drift through the wind.

Make yourself cozy - and prepare to be creeped!

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In October 2024, a 'new' story by Dracula author Bram Stoker was uncovered in an 1890 edition of Dublin's Daily Express.

A man escaping the confines of the city stumbles upon a strange tombstone, flanked by three eerie children, on his way to visit a memorial atop Gibbet Hill.

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In a remote mining town, whispers of mysterious knocking sounds circulate among the workers. When a devastating collapse traps a group of miners underground, one survivor follows the eerie knocks deeper into the earth.

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From a cursed shortcut through the woods to solo travelers who realize they’re not alone, these real-life nightmares will leave you questioning every creak and whisper. Plus, hear the tale of a protective family cat with an eerie sixth sense. If you love suspense, supernatural encounters, and unsettling twists, this episode is guaranteed to keep you up at night. Tune in… if you dare.

Perfect for fans of real-life horror, paranormal mysteries, and eerie true stories.

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When a group of friends gather for a cozy sleepover, spooky stories become the highlight of the night. One tale in particular—the legend of Bloody Mary—captures their friend Mary’s imagination. Unable to resist, Mary sneaks away while the others sleep to test the urban legend for herself.

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Welcome back to the campfire. We hope you're ready to be spooked!

This creeptastic compilation features 5 of our favorite scary stories, including The Guests, Harpies, The White Dress, The Dream Woman, and Voyage of the Demeter.

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An innocent journey takes a dark and sinister turn when two boys stumble upon a mysterious valley, shrouded in an eerie fog and the unmistakable stench of death. The boys must summon all their courage to escape the valley's chilling grasp—or risk never making it home.

Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, The Dead Valley is adapted from the story by Ralph Adams Cram.

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You’ve heard the haunting rhyme—but how much of that verse is true? In 1892, the quiet town of Fall River was rocked by the brutal axe murders of Andrew and Abby Borden. Lizzie Borden, Andrew’s daughter, stood at the center of it all—accused, acquitted, and forever cemented in history as a likely murderer.

Join us as we explore the shocking evidence, strange behaviors, and unsolved mysteries that still linger over a century later.

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On their way to visit family, two siblings lose their way deep in the woods, only to stumble upon a strange rest station offering hot meals to go. Hungry and tired, they decide to enjoy the delicious stew, but soon after, they begin to feel strange. With every passing moment, the siblings start to wonder if they'll ever make it out of the woods—or if the rest stop had other plans for them all along. Told by Shannon Leigh Webber.

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Prepare for a late-night ride into your nightmares with these 2 terrifying TRUE gas station horror stories that will make you think twice about stopping after dark.

In the first story, a seasoned nightshift worker is unsettled by a mysterious new hire who becomes creepier as the hours tick away. The second tale follows a young woman who encounters a ghostly figure outside a gas station in the middle of nowhere, turning a routine stop into a haunting experience she'll never forget.

Grab your favorite snack, settle in, and enjoy these eerie encounters that will leave you checking your rearview mirror. If you're a fan of creepy stories, hit the like button, subscribe, and ring the bell for more terrifying tales!

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The bitter tendrils of revenge stalk the corridors of the University of Oxford. This newly remastered presentation features John Rowe, Benjamin Whitrow, and Keith Drinkel.

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Welcome back to Tales for the Midnight Hour, where darkness falls, and the eerie stories begin. Tonight, we bring you two spine-chilling tales that will leave you questioning what may be watching from the shadows.

🧩 "The Jigsaw Puzzle"
A forgotten puzzle, buried in dust on the highest shelf of a rundown second-hand shop, catches the eye of an unsuspecting buyer. But this isn't any ordinary jigsaw puzzle...it's 'the strangest jigsaw puzzle in the world.'

🐾 "Claws"
A terrifying creature stalks a small town at night, leaving its victims marked by deep, distinct claw marks.

🌙 Settle in, turn down the lights, and let these tales transport you to a place where the unknown awaits… but be warned: once you listen, these stories may stay with you long after midnight.

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Light a candle, turn of the lights, and sit down in your favorite spot. Teller Shannon Leigh Webber guides you through 4 terrifying tales, from the classic escape of the hook-handed killer, to a department store where everything comes to life, along with a mother who will do anything to bring her son back, and mysterious footprints in the snow, this compilation is all but guaranteed to give you goosebumps.

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When a young couple prepares to build a new kitchen building, their old Uncle Julius shares the story of Po' Sandy, an enslaved man who was turned into a tree. The Conjure Woman is based on Po' Sandy from Charles W. Chesnutt's The Conjure Woman, and is told by Terri Lynne Hudson.

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