Something Scary

We often take our basic needs for granted. Food, water, and shelter come far too easily for many of us. So easy that we want more. More comfort, more luxury, more… everything. Left unchecked, our desire for more can drive us to do very bad things. And those very bad things can have very bad consequences all done for greed, a most deadly sin.. First, lifestyles of the dead and famous Followed by A killer psychic Then, dancing with the dead Finally in our featured story, a flesh eating beast that hides within What’s really lurking behind life’s darkest forces? It’s a season full of more questions, more demons and more Evil, exclusively on Paramount+. Head to paramountplus.com/evil to try it FREE! Find out where to get your COVID-19 vaccine near you at vaccines.gov Fo to Apostrophe.com/SCARY and click Begin Visit, then use our code SCARY at sign up and you’ll get fifteen dollars off your dermatology visit! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some places may just seem like a dot on a map, but all those dots are living, breathing spaces. Any entity that passes through somewhere leaves a piece of itself behind. Sometimes that energy is comforting. But other times it’s vengeful and leaves that place corrupted. So be careful and enter at your own risk. First, the true horror story of taunting footsteps Followed by a most deadly game Then, dead lovers seek retribution Finally in our featured story, a tale of revenge you’ll be rooting for Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A parasitic person never earns or deserves the things they take. It can be as simple as physical objects or they can take the energy from the room itself. Even worse they can take the life from your very soul. So pay close attention because these Predator Parasites are always lurking where you least expect. First, mistakenly summoning death Followed by a secret that will kill you Then, peaceful woods turned into a living nightmare Finally in our featured story, the monster that seeks fresh victims Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Reimagine what a book club can be. Redeem your FREE trial at Literati.com/SOMETHINGSCARY Get started today at StitchFix.com/SCARY and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a world filled with ghosts and spirits the most frightening thing is often other humans. Be careful who you trust and remember to listen to your own intuition. Because that uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach may be your only warning of the killers hiding in plain sight. First, small town terrors Followed by a love worth dying for Then, a shadowy killer Finally in our featured story, an octopus and a monster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Episode DescriptionOur parents and teachers try to alert us to the obvious big things that we should fear. Going where we aren't supposed to, walking down dark alleys alone, or strangers with bad intentions. These things we can avoid. But it's the little things we don't notice. Those small unexpected instances can sometimes be our salvation but more often than not it’s the little things that kill you. First, screams of the dying, ignored Followed by deadly camp secrets Then, the bluest eyes hide the loneliest soul Finally in our featured story, cursed revenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deep in the jungles and waters of China, the Philippines, Japan and other parts of the Asian Pacific, lurk demons beyond the imagination. The few who survive the encounters endure horrible flashbacks and struggle to stay sane enough to tell their tales. But the one thing that remains consistent with all their stories is that absolutely no one is safe. First, death comes at night Followed by hidden tragedies of war Then, fear on a college campus Finally in our featured story, murder in the water Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Get started today at StitchFix.com/SCARY and you’ll get 25% off when you keep everything in your Fix! Go to TheOuai.com and use code SCARY to get 15% off your entire purchase. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have the world at our fingertips with the swipe of a finger. It makes us feel as if we know everything. It's difficult to imagine that anyone, particularly our elders have anything new to teach us. But when they tell us their stories, we would be wise to remember that their lessons often come from devastating experiences. We should always heed the advice of these hard-lived warnings from the wounded. First, a family ritual gone dead wrong Followed by the eyes of the possessed Then, a child’s evil revenge Finally in our featured story, the dead want blood Download the 5 star-rated puzzle game, Best Fiends FREE today on the App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mexican culture has a strong connection to the dead. They have deep roots in their beliefs of the supernatural world. These beliefs have evolved over centuries of their experiences with ghosts and spirits. While these and stories from other countries can be fun stories to share, we must never forget those who have suffered to teach us these lessons. If we don't pay heed to the lessons, history will be doomed to repeat itself and cause more legends and murderous lore. First, an old and malevolent hospital Followed by a Ouiji board that summons murder Then, a dance, that leads straight to Hell. Finally in our featured story, a love so deep it burns To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com. Make sure to use the code SCARY ​to ​get $100 off of your first month​ and show your support for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The full moon is the lunar phase where the moon is round and completely illuminated. It is at the height of power, a sign of rebirth and peak of clarity. But when the moon glows brightest is when it shines a light in the darkest corners of the earth. The moon becomes a menace, waking all of the beasts that otherwise would lay dormant in the dark. First, a game turned into a haunted reality Followed by a bad morning that keeps getting worse Then, terrifying family origins Finally in today's featured story, dark secrets uncovered To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com. Make sure to use the code SCARY to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our planet is over four billion years old. It’s full of refreshing, sparkling bodies of water and covered in lush rainforests. This earth literally gives us the oxygen we need to live. But as with anything, if you mistreat it, it will forsake you. Our once beloved home will show it’s evil side with deadly weather turning paradise to wasteland as earth has her day of reckoning. First, a burial disturbed Then, nature seeks revenge Followed by, deadly consequences for bullies Finally in today's featured story, a modern twist on an old legend. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s obvious why people are afraid of things like spirits, ghosts, and goblins. It’s the fear of the unknown. That’s why we feel more comfortable around other human beings who live in our dimension. But when the unusual or even the evil masquerade as human beings, that is when we are really in danger, because we don’t even know we should be afraid. First, the outsider is already home Followed by the dark side of superpowers Then, friends till the deadly end Finally in today's featured story, screaming for help but no one can hear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hindu new year is celebrated with bright colors, gifts, and greetings of goodwill. However that doesn’t mean that the ill intents of the unknown should be forgotten. There are many tales of demons and spirits that you should stay far away from. Remember these warnings while you celebrate, because when you forget, that is when evil loves to strike. So enjoy the new year but beware the old horrors. First, the knock of death Followed by the heartbroken seeking revenge Then, any price paid to save a life Finally in today's featured story, the worst things come out at night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Witchcraft is the study and practice of magical skills and abilities. Some are gifted with a natural talent, such as being extra empathic of others’ emotions, having a heightened sense of people’s auras, or being able to see things that others cannot. Those with these aptitudes have been around for generations, most using their powers for good. But beware those with ill intent who practice wicked witchcraft. First, actions intended to help, cause lasting harm Followed by, jealousy that kills a love triangle Then, a battle between good versus evil Finally in today's featured story, a sister seemingly consumed by greed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cats are more than just our lovable pets. They bring comfort when we are down, and endless entertainment when we need it most. Many cultures revere them as magical creatures, who will bring good fortune to those who house and care for them. But if they’re not treated with the respect they deserve, they can quickly go from bringing good fortune to wreaking havoc on your life. First, a warning from the bones of the dead Followed by a haunting childhood memory Then, a cat seeks revenge Finally in our featured story, the last life of nine. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Get Honey for FREE at Join Honey dot com slash SS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As human beings we often find it difficult to take responsibility for our lives. We attribute our successes or our failures to a little thing called Luck. But when you believe that everything is connected, and that karma exists, you know you are the true cause of your own good luck, or… your own very bad luck. First, Tinder’s perfect match Followed by, a sailor trying to cheat a deadly fate Then, a Celtic curse Finally in our featured story, a very unlucky St. Patrick's Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sleep is necessary for survival, it renews and revitalizes our bodies. But when we go to sleep it’s hard to know when we are having a nightmare, or if what we are experiencing is real. We go to sleep, perchance to dream, or we go to sleep, perchance to scream. First, night terrors caught on tape Followed by good help that turns harmful Then, dreams become nightmares Finally in our featured story, a desperate insomniac does the unthinkable To match with a licensed therapist today, go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code SCARY to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show. AnaLuisa.com/SCARY go treat yourself and your loved ones with a unique gift and use my code SCARY to get 10%off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When we inhabit a space to live, we try to do everything to make it feel like home. We choose colors and furniture that are the physical manifestation of how we want the space to feel. But we never stop to think about the life that inhabited that space before we came along. Would that space tell stories of joy or terror? What would the walls say, if walls could scream? First, sins are revealed beneath the surface Followed by, haunting cries over stolen goods Then, a spirits evil intentions revealed Finally in our featured story, a warning: don’t look in the mirror at night Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Everyone needs to work, but we all do it for different reasons. Some get jobs wherever they can to pay the bills, others are lucky enough to work in pursuit of a passion. Regardless of why you work, It pays to put in the time and effort to excel at whatever you do. Otherwise, you could end up being worked to death. First, an Uber driver who must pick up a frightening passenger Followed by a telemarketer who gets in too deep with a customer Then, a ballerina willing to rehearse herself to death Finally in our featured story, a video game developer tries to survive crunch time Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our earthly possessions are just that, physical things of the earth that we can’t take with us to the next life. What truly matters are our world experiences and what kind of people we are when we interact with others. But often we do place too much value on the things we own, and they can turn into terrible totems, and end up owning us. First, heed the messenger or reap the wrath Followed by a disturbing secret revealed at the cost of death Then, a spirit is released and seeks revenge Finally in our featured story, beware the obsession of the collector. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Love can be a beautiful thing or the terrible thing that keeps you awake at night. Be it warm feelings between friends and family, or the burning passion for a romantic partner. Love can bring us to our best, or like in today’s stories, shine a light on our very worst. First, defying mother at the cost of death Followed by one woman struggling to keep her sister alive Then, an ungrateful bride who will suffer her own wrath Finally in our featured story, Valentine’s day goes horribly wrong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As human beings we thrive off of our connection to others, it’s key to our survival. Those relationships can be with other people, but often our deepest connections are with animals. They comfort us in our darkest hours, make us feel safe, they are our primal protectors. But like in these stories, you never know if the one who is supposed to protect you, will turn on you. First, a creepy critter in the woods reveals its true power. Followed by a dog will risk everything to protect its human. Then, a guy who will stop at nothing for the attention of his big brother. Finally in our featured story, a sweet house cat turned feral hunter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The one thing more threatening than a snarling wolf at the door is the one in sheep’s clothing. The unknown threat that you’re not prepared for lurking in your place of sanctuary. Perhaps someone you trust or something you’ve too long taken for granted. As we’ll learn in today’s stories, unforeseen danger should be feared the most. First, coveted mittens are more than what was wished for Followed by sisters who must take on the man in the attic Then, find out the horrifying history of a family home Finally in our featured story, a warning to those who don’t take devils seriously Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You should always stand for what’s right and do the honorable thing. Evil will flourish when the good do nothing. Sacrifices often must ultimately be made for the greater good to triumph. So it’s important to remember to also be careful because as today’s stories show us, no good deed goes unpunished. First, the danger when you can’t trust mother Followed by, the unexpected lurking in a graveyard Then, desperation to make a friend turns deadly Finally, in our featured story, an officer will try to save a life, not realizing who the real victim is Go to Talkspace.com or download the app. Make sure to use the code SCARY to get $100 off of your first month and show your support for the show. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Your imagination can wreak havoc on your mind and soul. It can make you see and feel things that may not be real. But don’t ever let your guard down because if you’re not careful you’ll find out that things are far worse than you think. First, influencers endanger themselves for the perfect post. Then, a fatal mistake by a sleepless neighbor. Followed by, a family vacation that becomes a family nightmare. Finally in our final story, you may be done with the holidays, but they’re not done with you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

They say seeing is believing but often when we’re faced with the strange and unusual we’re skeptical if it’s real. That instant, that moment of hesitation can be the difference between life and death. A high price to pay, if you don’t believe your eyes. First, when your safe place becomes your nightmare. Then, family heirlooms that will be the death of you. Followed by, a voice in your head begging for help. And finally in our featured story, it’s not a ghost, if the person isn’t dead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is common to fear that which we do not know. That terrible feeling in the pit of your stomach is the perception of danger, real or imagined. Unfortunately, by the time you know where the true danger lies, you’re too late. First, horror unleashed on a Christmas morning. Followed by a smile that brings panic, not joy. Then, the terrifying echoes of a haunted forest. Finally in our featured story, it’s kill or be killed for two sisters stuck in the snow. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We think we’re safe when we can see what is around us, but we’re only seeing one dimension. When we open our eyes to what is beyond, we can see all of the goodness that truly surrounds us. And the evil lurking behind us as well. First, a ghost stirs when two girls are left alone. Next, we see what is looking back at you in the mirror. After that, a prank phone call turns into a real threat. Finally in our featured story, two bullied kids get more help than they bargained for. Go to www.lordjones.com/SCARY for TWENTY-FIVE PERCENT OFF your FIRST ORDER. Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s easy to get fixated on one thing: one rule, one tale, one person’s point of view. But when we focus on only one thing, we lose sight of the bigger picture. And that can blind us to the dangers around us if we don’t look too closely. First, a game of hide and seek goes too far Then we’ll discover the true intentions of a mysterious stranger Followed by, a confession of a dark family secret And finally in our featured story, the consequences when you misbehave Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Get Honey for free at JoinHoney.com/SS. Become a member today by going to Feals.com/Scary and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First, the Winter Solstice welcomes something sinister. Followed by deadly spirits that may be following you Then, a tragic tale from a woman trapped in the attic Finally in our featured story, getting stranded in the wrong place at the wrong time www.fabfitfun.com code SCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-consuming terror can bring us to our most vulnerable. Like a hunger, it can strike suddenly or slowly creep into our minds. It makes monsters and also monsters of us. That’s how it feeds its ravenous ravings. First, a haunted doll is a terrifying inheritance Followed by a stomach-churning letter Then, the thing in the fields feeds indiscriminately Finally, in our featured story, some horrors are insatiable. www.fabfitfun.com code SCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all strive to be better and grow stronger but if we don’t temper that strength with a humble awareness, then we risk becoming monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing a brand-new horror narrative podcast, The Shadow Diaries. The Shadow Diaries is a genre-bending, 12-part narrative horror story about Shana Secco, a young reporter on her first assignment, going on tour with the world’s biggest pop star, Eliza Gold. To Shana, this is all she could have ever hoped for: getting an inside look at the glitz and glamour of a superstar icon. But it won’t take long before Shana uncovers something strange; something mysterious lurking behind the scenes. Now, it’s up to Shana to face the dark and evil forces at work, but can she save Eliza Gold and her millions of fans from a horrifying, twisted fate? What secrets lie behind the fame of Eliza’s stunning comeback? Who or what are the mysterious forces behind the scenes? Starring Madelaine Petsch (Riverdale) as pop star Eliza Gold, and Kara Hayward (Moonrise Kingdom) as hungry journalist Shana Secco, with Constance Zimmer, Lydia Hearst, and Carter Jenkins. Subscribe here to The Shadow Diaries so you never miss an episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the wilderness of Japan something sinister stalks the unlucky travelers that stray too far from their paths. Very few survive their encounters with the deadly spellbinding snow witch of legend, Yuki-Onna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crawling out of the folklore of victorian England comes a gentleman demon who tells us of his vicious deeds and fearsome expanding appetite... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween from your friends at Something Scary! Here's a bonus Halloween warning to go along with your tricks and treats. Ella thinks that she can eat all the candy in the world, but she’s not prepared for what happens the day after Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now, Halloween is a powerful night made even more powerful this year by light of a blue moon. Special care should be taken on this night unless you want to release the spirits of the season that beckon from the darkness. First, preparations for a Halloween party go horribly wrong. And then, a necromancer is born against his will. Followed by a house too haunted to call home. And finally, a soul laid to rest far too soon. When your teamwork is effective - nothing can stop you. To start your free 14-day trial, go to monday.com You can try Caliper CBD risk-free for 30 days. trycaliper.com/scary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life’s stories are like a pumpkin pail of candy filled with unexpected tricks, treats and monstrosities. You never know what you’ll pull out of it. In every turn a new surprise tale waits to be unwrapped. It may be something sweet or as sharp as a razorblade. You may get cut, you may be cursed or worse pulling from your bag of monstrosities. First, just one bite of stolen candy has horrific consequences. And then, a creepy sibling rivalry goes too far. Followed by, the ringing phone you must not answer. And finally, we bring you part two of “Jeff the Killer”, our abridged retelling of the anonymous creepy pasta. When your teamwork is effective - nothing can stop you. To start your free 14-day trial, go to monday.com Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R – Best Fiends! Become a member today by going to Feals.com/SCARY and you'll get 50% off your first order with free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the spirits of Halloween roll in, ever growing fears permeate the air. To cope with it we tell stories to have these fears exorcised. Even in the darkest of times, these tales show us the monsters--even the ones around us. And in these moments together we can distill knowledge needed to help us defeat them. First, Mysterious seeds sow a malevolent growth. And then, a walk along the shore brings unwanted attention. Followed by, a family fights for their lives on the night of Halloween. And finally, we bring you part one of “Jeff the Killer”, our abridged reading of the anonymous creepy pasta. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/SCARY You can get Honey for free today at JoinHoney.com/SS. Check out the Marvel Television produced Helstrom, all episodes out on Friday, October 16th, only on Hulu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Halloween grows closer so do all the scary creatures that come along with it. Scarier than any ghost or mythological monster however, are the evils that people are capable of doing to each other. The inner demons that can drive humankind to do the unthinkable, like kill another person in cold blood. And how that taste has led to notorious murders throughout history from Jack the Ripper to the Zodiac killer. These homicidal tendencies have inspired the most chilling of tales. Enough to give you serial shivers. First, by popular demand, the horrific Return of the Grim Gouger. And then, we're lured astray by a familiar whistle, followed by a tragic update on the Randonatica murder case, and finally, a young girl’s investigation uncovers deadly secrets. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/SCARY To start your free 14-day trial, go to monday.com Download Best Fiends FREE today on the Apple App Store or Google Play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s magick afoot when night falls, the night sky and stars hungrily cloak places both new and ancient. These locales hold traces of powerful enchantments which surround us all. If you're up to mischief, be careful to protect yourself when venturing out at night. Those stars gaze silently, witnessing our rituals and our wickedness by moonlight. First, two girls play telephone in the cemetery. And then, a crew encounters a witch by the sea. Followed by, fanmail & morbid moonlit poetry. And finally, there’s no way out of this ritual. To start your 14-Day trial, go to Monday.com 20% off your first order when you use promo code SCARY at TryCaliper.com/SCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What lies between the walls of a house, inside the eyes of a toy, or beneath someone’s skin can often be more than we bargained for. If we’re not careful, we can fall victim to other presences that watch and wait to strike when we’re most vulnerable. Always be wary of what lurks just beneath the surface of things. First, a doll just wants a new friend to play with. And then, a home that houses the eternal battle of good vs evil. Followed by the true story of toys that can eat children. And finally, a tale of imaginary sisters. Use coupon code “SCARY” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com. That’s coupon code “SCARY” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com #fabfitfunpartner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something lurks in the darkness. Slithering away just out of sight when you turn on the lights. Morphing into the shadows it watches you even now as you listen to this. Don't allow yourself the illusion of safety because horror can take on many shapes and many faces to lure you into the deep black abyss. First, a room for two becomes a room for more. And then, the true story of a haunted movie theater. Followed by our rendition of a classic Creepypasta: The Branches in the Wind. And finally, the Cloaks are coming. Right now, you can get 20% off your Amazon Smart Lighting Bundle, only at Amazon.com/SCARY Get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/SCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There’s never a last time until the last time you do anything. Supernatural limits can be pushed to the max until we can’t come back from them. But more often than not, we like to tempt fate for the thrill of seeking out what can be hiding out there. Hiding within the unexplored parts of our minds and even inside the digital sphere in the palm of our hands. We all keep pushing further and further subconsciously hoping to find our final destination. First, flying high on the thrill of a final score. Next, seek the grave watcher and you shall find your end. After that, a reading of The Russian Sleep Experiment by Anonymous. And finally, a warning from the ghost in the machine. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting BetterHelp.com/Scary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Water is elemental, sustaining all manner of human and sea life. The ocean, rivers, and lakes we gaze upon are also home to so many other creatures. Some are friendly, most are indifferent to us, but others..others are quite deadly when we encounter them. Like the aquatic monsters of lore drawn out by a need to feed. Fearsome beasts dragging our souls down into their depths of despair...leaving our bodies to float lifelessly on top of the water. First, do you hear the deadly siren song? Next, an ancestors' promise becomes a modern day peril. After that, Classic haunted poetry by the sea from Edgar Allan Poe. And finally, never float down the river alone. SunBasket.com/SCARY, enter promo SCARY for $35 off your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On today’s show, we venture into the power of lost humanity. The tragedy of those on the precipice of turning into something more. What happens when you paint your face with enchantment? Or refuse to make your exit on the stage of life? Perhaps a book contains what’s left of you. Or would you give in to a full transformation? These are the invocations of the damned. First, a terrifying makeup tutorial transformation. Next, the girl in theater wants to haunt you. After that, poetic words seal a soul in a book. And finally, beware the power of the wolfpaw. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We love unboxing horrors especially when there’s more inside than we were led to believe. Sometimes it’s a package and other times it's what lurks inside buildings, loved ones or even treasured gifts. Find out how unexpected things can wait inside a box full of horrors. First, another day brings another special delivery. Next, find out what happens when you separate haunted dolls. After that, an ancient demon joins a game of hide and seek. And finally, a story of death in a house that won't let you rest. Use coupon code “SCARY” for $10 off your first box at www.fabfitfun.com BuyRaycon.com/SOMETHINGSCARY for 15% off Raycon Wireless Earbuds PrivateInternetAccess.com/SCARY to get Private Internet Access for only $2.59/month plus 3 extra months free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What we see or hear may not always be what it seems. Often there are obscuring tricks of the light or ghostly whispers that sound like whistles on the wind. It comes down to the mind’s eye to believe in the stories that reveal horrors that can deceive. All of it hides behind the veil of a distorted reality. First, a harrowing tale based on the mythic internet video “Girldog." Next, a visitor’s facade falls when faced with their hunger. After that, a letter for the lady in the frame & a new tale of a demon on the wall. And finally, a message from beyond demands your attention. Make sure to check out the new podcast, Wild Wild Tech, available wherever you get your podcasts! https://bit.ly/WildWildTech Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pop some popcorn, imagine the flashing lights, and step right into the big top of your mind. The sounds of laughter and carnival music are so loud you almost can’t hear the clowns feasting on the children or the screams behind the curtains. This circus is free to enter but it will take something that you’ll miss...if you make it out alive. Enjoy the show at the Carn-evil of Frights. First, "Fancy Flopsy" is your clown friend till the end. Next, a death-defying high-wire act goes wrong in "The White Rabbit". After that, a detour to the real-life haunted clown Motel. And finally, a circus trinket goes POP and you’re next, in Jack in the Box (Abridged) by Michael Thomas Lee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When presences make themselves known, we often wonder if they knowingly crossed boundaries to invade our surroundings or the spaces of our minds. They can appear as ghosts or demons and sometimes as even yourself. Fight and push back on the creeping powers cornering us before it’s too late. Protective measures can be taken. Light the sage, hold those crystals, focus your energies and say a prayer if you need to. Just beware the uninvited. First, doppelganger paranoia in “The Tulpa” an anonymous creepypasta. Next, the woman in the painting is staring at you. After that, fan mail and “The Dark Wraith” a creepypasta to invade your senses. And finally, Mary Stockum sees you, Mary Stockum haunts you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are we ever really acting of our own free will? All around us are unexplained scrapes or splashes, presences, all around us. Who's to say they don’t influence us...some are guiding us, while others are waiting to take hold and over our actions. At any moment, they might strike, taking away our final acts of free will. First, an accessory can transform your entire look. Next, a sinking feeling of dread at church camp. After that, the ghostly grip of the past tightens around our necks. And finally, “You’re Not Going Crazy” a Creepy Pasta written by Anonymous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices