The Scary Stories Podcast

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 wis...

Tonight’s story comes wrapped in bandages... and secrets.

In “Mummy’s Little Helper," a seemingly harmless favor turns into something much darker. When a girl agrees to help her friend investigate the strange noises that she hears at night, she finds herself in the middle of something ancient - and deadly.

🎧 Plug in your headphones…
🛏️ Hide under the covers…
💀 And whatever you do… don’t go in the basement.

🕯️ Vintage 90s horror nostalgia meets chilling audio narration in this classic fright fest. 🔊 Perfect for late-night listeners, creepy story collectors, and fans of Goosebumps, Are You Afraid of...

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...

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.

🕯️ Dim the lights.
🎧 Put on your headphones.
💀 And prepare for Poe.

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After being sent to live with his cold and controlling cousin, a boy finds his only refuge in the long-forgotten garden shed. Hidden from her watchful eye, he keeps two secret pets. One of them is soft and harmless. The other is Vashtar. As the aunt’s cruelty grows, so does the boy’s devotion. And Vashtar is always listening.

A modern suburban horror fable in the tradition of Saki, THE SECRET SHED explores the quiet violence of control, the strange power of belief, and the terrible freedom that comes with revenge. Told by Shannon Leigh Webber.

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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 pric...

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 dee...

In a crumbling seaside village where the wind wails like a mourning mother and the sea swallows all secrets, a poor fisherman snags a monstrous, golden-eyed flounder on his hook.
 
When the fish proclaims itself as a cursed prince, the man sets it free and returns home. His wife—bitter and half-mad from years of poverty—demands that he return and get something in exchange for sparing the fish. A bigger home. A kingdom. A god’s throne. But the sea is ancient and hungry, and wishes come with weights.

Adapted by Bryan Renaud and told by Dari...

Step into the terrifying gothic world of MASTER OF TERROR Edgar Allan Poe!

Terri Lynne Hudson delivers a chilling performance as she brings the twisted mind of our narrator to life, who cunningly entices his unsuspecting victim into the shadowy catacombs with the lure of a rare and exquisite vintage wine.

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Stolen from the fairy realm as an infant by a rogue witch, Rumpelstiltskin is a twisted creature unraveling under an ancient curse. When he comes upon a young woman locked away in a tower, he offers to help her...for a price. 

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Discover the unsettling brilliance of Shirley Jackson’s “The Summer People”, a chilling short story that turns the charm of a peaceful lakeside vacation into a slow-burning nightmare. When the Allisons—an older couple—decide to extend their summer stay beyond Labor Day, they find the locals growing strangely cold… and possibly dangerous. Jackson twists ordinary moments with creeping dread, crafting a psychological horror tale that will leave you questioning what's real and what's imagined. Told by Shannon Leigh Webber.

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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 ex...

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 ne...

In this chilling gothic horror tale, a woman returns to the quiet countryside to care for her elderly parents, only to find herself trapped in an eerie and unsettling mystery. Every night, a figure appears in the yard—silent, still, and watching. As the haunting presence grows stronger, the strange occurrences inside the once peaceful home become more terrifying that she could ever imagine. In this dark, atmospheric tale, reality and nightmare blur, and the woman must confront the forces that linger in the yard before they take what they've come for.

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Eager to reclaim her fading youth, a jealous queen commands a huntsman to carve out Snow White’s heart so she may consume it. But the queen does not realize the truth— Snow White was born of dark winter magic, and the forest itself will rise to protect her. A twisted tale of witchcraft and vengeance, "Snow White and the Wicked Witch" proves that not all curses can be broken, and no beating heart can withstand the wraths of winter.

Welcome to the mystifying world of M.R. James, the original master of supernatural horror.

"Whistle and I’ll Come to You" is a chilling tale of a skeptical professor who discovers an ancient whistle buried near a Templar ruin—only to awaken something that should have remained undisturbed.

Artfully told by narrator Terri Lynne Hudson, this classic tale is overflowing with creeping dread and impeccable atmosphere - perfect for fans of gothic horror, haunted tales, and eerie folklore. Our voice narration is set to imagery from the haunting 1968 film adaptation of the story by Jonathan Mill...

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...

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 gh...

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 stor...

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.

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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 pr...

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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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?

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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...

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.

Gibbet Hill was unknown even to Stoker biographers and literary scholars for over 130 years.

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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.

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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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 Da...