true scary stories
REAL human narration of TRUE horror stories. whether you've got a long drive, study session, or you're trying to fall asleep, these TRUE SCARY STORIES are the perfect spooky ambiance.
Episodes
August 13, 2025 • 15 mins
"It was just a normal walk… until she realized they weren’t alone."
In this chilling double feature, we explore two true scary stories about walking alone:
1️⃣ A woman and her loyal rescue dog enjoy peaceful late-night walks... until they suspect someone is following them. 2️⃣ A kid gets permission to leave school with a friend, but the other boy's uncle appears to pick him up - explaining that his friend is already waiting at home.
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In this chilling double feature, we explore two true scary stories about walking alone:
1️⃣ A woman and her loyal rescue dog enjoy peaceful late-night walks... until they suspect someone is following them. 2️⃣ A kid gets permission to leave school with a friend, but the other boy's uncle appears to pick him up - explaining that his friend is already waiting at home.
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August 6, 2025 • 14 mins
Not all legends are fiction—some are terrifyingly real.
In this episode, we dive into chilling tales that blend folklore, fear, and the unexplainable. Hear the haunting story of a girl in a party dress who vanishes after a ride to the dance, a cursed painting with a glowing castle window and cryptic Latin message, a disturbing encounter with a hitchhiking old woman, and a house forever tainted by a deal with the devil. These are th...
In this episode, we dive into chilling tales that blend folklore, fear, and the unexplainable. Hear the haunting story of a girl in a party dress who vanishes after a ride to the dance, a cursed painting with a glowing castle window and cryptic Latin message, a disturbing encounter with a hitchhiking old woman, and a house forever tainted by a deal with the devil. These are th...
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August 1, 2025 • 19 mins
These two terrifying true stories explore the eerie signs that someone... or something... might be where it doesn't belong.
First, a young woman housesitting notices strange disturbances…until a shocking phone call from the owner changes everything. Then, a man inherits a charming guest house from his late father, but when his son starts hearing noises in the night, the family begins to question if they’re sharing the space with mor...
First, a young woman housesitting notices strange disturbances…until a shocking phone call from the owner changes everything. Then, a man inherits a charming guest house from his late father, but when his son starts hearing noises in the night, the family begins to question if they’re sharing the space with mor...
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July 25, 2025 • 14 mins
When Kyle suspects his favorite new horror podcast is narrated by AI, he posts a sarcastic comment calling it out.
No big deal, right?
But his message doesn't go unanswered. What begins as a harmless assumption quickly spirals into something far more disturbing, blurring the line between reality and fiction, digital and human, safe and sinister. As the podcast episodes grow eerily specific, Kyle begins to wonder: Who - or what - is b...
No big deal, right?
But his message doesn't go unanswered. What begins as a harmless assumption quickly spirals into something far more disturbing, blurring the line between reality and fiction, digital and human, safe and sinister. As the podcast episodes grow eerily specific, Kyle begins to wonder: Who - or what - is b...
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July 18, 2025 • 12 mins
Set sail into the dark unknown with four creepy maritime mysteries and spine-tingling events that defy logic. From a phantom schooner with warm coffee still on board, to a mysterious ship spotted during a covert Caribbean mission, these true tales blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Plus: an impossible TV signal hijack from across the ocean, and a terrifying ability to glimpse the future before it occurs.
Dive into t...
Dive into t...
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July 5, 2025 • 16 mins
In these two chilling true stories, horror lurks where isolation turns sinister, and new faces hide impossible secrets…
Story One: A man in a remote cabin notices fresh tracks in the snow despite being miles from civilization. As he digs into the mystery, he realizes some secrets are better left buried.
Story Two: A young man agrees to accompany his new girlfriend to her high school reunion, but the gathering is unsettlingly quiet, a...
Story One: A man in a remote cabin notices fresh tracks in the snow despite being miles from civilization. As he digs into the mystery, he realizes some secrets are better left buried.
Story Two: A young man agrees to accompany his new girlfriend to her high school reunion, but the gathering is unsettlingly quiet, a...
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June 17, 2025 • 18 mins
Two terrifying true horror stories that will make you double-check your locks tonight...
1️⃣ A young woman home alone with her dog begins hearing strange noises outside. As the night wears on, the sounds grow louder and more threatening—until she realizes someone is trying to break into her house.
2️⃣ A caretaker takes what seems like a simple job: look after an elderly woman in a quiet home. But something is very wrong.
Turn off the ...
1️⃣ A young woman home alone with her dog begins hearing strange noises outside. As the night wears on, the sounds grow louder and more threatening—until she realizes someone is trying to break into her house.
2️⃣ A caretaker takes what seems like a simple job: look after an elderly woman in a quiet home. But something is very wrong.
Turn off the ...
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May 27, 2025 • 15 mins
These true Uber horror stories will make you think twice before your next late-night rideshare.
In this chilling video, we dive into two terrifying real encounters that prove danger can come when you least expect it:
🚘 Story 1: After a fun night with friends, a woman gets into what she thinks is her Uber—until the red flags start to pile up...
🚧 Story 2: A driver accepts a late-night pickup in Gary, Indiana, only to discover her pas...
In this chilling video, we dive into two terrifying real encounters that prove danger can come when you least expect it:
🚘 Story 1: After a fun night with friends, a woman gets into what she thinks is her Uber—until the red flags start to pile up...
🚧 Story 2: A driver accepts a late-night pickup in Gary, Indiana, only to discover her pas...
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May 19, 2025 • 18 mins
Buying and selling online seems harmless—until it isn't.
Story 1: A man meets a Craigslist seller outside a police station for safety. But when the seller claims he’s broken down nearby, the buyer must decide if he should go and help or not.
Story 2: After selling a used keyboard online, a man starts hearing the exact same haunting melody played—again and again. He can't explain how… or who’s playing it now.
These two real Craigslist...
Story 1: A man meets a Craigslist seller outside a police station for safety. But when the seller claims he’s broken down nearby, the buyer must decide if he should go and help or not.
Story 2: After selling a used keyboard online, a man starts hearing the exact same haunting melody played—again and again. He can't explain how… or who’s playing it now.
These two real Craigslist...
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April 29, 2025 • 14 mins
Some gas stations are just stops on the road. Others… are something much darker. In tonight's chilling video, we dive into two unsettling tales...
⛽ The Black Van - When a man notices a mysterious black van parked outside his neighbor’s house night after night, his curiosity leads him deep into the forest — to a long-abandoned gas station. What he finds there is something he’ll never forget… if he survives to tell the tale.
🪞 Don’t...
⛽ The Black Van - When a man notices a mysterious black van parked outside his neighbor’s house night after night, his curiosity leads him deep into the forest — to a long-abandoned gas station. What he finds there is something he’ll never forget… if he survives to tell the tale.
🪞 Don’t...
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April 24, 2025 • 18 mins
Deep within the shadowed silence of the woods, things aren’t always as they seem. In this chilling compilation, hear two true stories from people who headed into the forest—and came back forever changed. From an unexplained presence stalking a camper miles from civilization, to a solo visit to an excluded cabin, these disturbing encounters will make you think twice before stepping off the trail.
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April 14, 2025 • 17 mins
These aren't ghost stories—they're real accounts from people who lived through moments of absolute terror. In this episode, we explore three creepy true horror stories that will chill you to your core:
• A late-night dog walk takes a dark turn when a man hears cries for help... but something isn’t quite right.
• A quiet night with friends becomes a nightmare when unexplained footsteps echo through an empty upstairs.
• And while vacati...
• A late-night dog walk takes a dark turn when a man hears cries for help... but something isn’t quite right.
• A quiet night with friends becomes a nightmare when unexplained footsteps echo through an empty upstairs.
• And while vacati...
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April 9, 2025 • 65 mins
Prepare yourself for TEN truly disturbing real-life horror stories that will leave you unsettled long after the episode ends.
From road trips that take a terrifying turn to imaginary friends who might not be so imaginary after all, these tales will make you question reality itself. Encounter relentless stalkers whose obsessions spiral into terror, corrupt cops who prove that danger sometimes wears a badge, and eerie encounters that...
From road trips that take a terrifying turn to imaginary friends who might not be so imaginary after all, these tales will make you question reality itself. Encounter relentless stalkers whose obsessions spiral into terror, corrupt cops who prove that danger sometimes wears a badge, and eerie encounters that...
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April 3, 2025 • 15 mins
How safe are you...really?A woman alone at her parents’ house watches in terror as a figure crosses the lake toward her. A solo bathroom trip turns into a terrifying realization that someone—or something—might be lurking just out of sight. And after moving into a new apartment, a tenant finds disturbing notes on their door each morning, revealing that someone is watching them… and they are getting more aggressive. Lock your doors, ...
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March 12, 2025 • 15 mins
Sleep should be a time of rest and escape—but for some, the night brings something far worse. In this chilling collection, real encounters with sleep paralysis and waking nightmares blur the line between dream and reality. A child’s nighttime terror grows stronger each night, a boy questions whether the figure standing over him is really his mother, and a woman living by the woods wakes to noises that shouldn’t be there. Are these ...
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March 8, 2025 • 25 mins
Moving into a new home should be exciting, but for these unlucky renters and homeowners, it quickly became a nightmare.🏚️ A dream apartment in New Jersey seems too good to be true. The quiet, eerie landlady never speaks, and soon, mysterious bumps in the night make it clear—someone, or something, is still in the apartment.🏚️ A young couple with a baby moves into an old home that sat unsold for years. At first, everything seems fi...
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February 3, 2025 • 19 mins
Step into the eerie world of late-night gas stations with these two unsettling true tales: 1️⃣ The Nightshift Visitor: A lone gas station attendant continuously hears strange noises while working the night shift alone. 2️⃣ Don't Look Inside: A helpful stranger comes to the aid of a peculiar couple whose cryptic warning about their car leads to a haunting discovery. These chilling stories will make you think twice about stopping ...
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January 23, 2025 • 21 mins
In this chilling double feature, journey into the eerie unknown with two spine-tingling tales: 1️⃣ The Stranger on the Train: A family vacationing in Transylvania finds their private rail car invaded by a mysterious, ghostly passenger. 2️⃣ The Old Plantation: When a young businessman inherits an abandoned plantation, he decides to spend the night alone. As darkness falls, he discovers that the place may not be as silent as it seem...
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January 16, 2025 • 9 mins
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 c...
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January 7, 2025 • 17 mins
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...
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