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Heinous Crimes

24 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A young girl moves to a low-income neighborhood and makes a friend. After meeting her friend's mysterious father, the girl moves away, only to hear ab...

The Secret Room

17 Jan 2024

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A man is moving out of his home when he spots a small hidden lever inside one of his cabinets, only to discover that behind that cabinet there is a hi...

The Voices

10 Jan 2024

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A young woman alone in her farmhouse takes out her puppy to pee one evening when she encounters something that traumatizes her for many years to come....

Chased in the Dark

03 Jan 2024

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A group of teenagers go camping in the Pacific Northwest. When one teenager shows up early to set up camp, he realizes that he isn't alone in the fore...

Paranormal Farmhouse

27 Dec 2023

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A young child sleeping alone in a rural old home is awoken by a terrifying entity... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podcast o...

Peering into my Soul

20 Dec 2023

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It's the 300th episode of Be, Scared! This week, a skateboarder in rural Massachusetts is skating home when he stumbles upon an abnormal humanoid figu...

Killer Clown

13 Dec 2023

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One day in East Texas, a countryman is going down the deep woods to get home from work, when he encounters a mysterious toolbox in the middle of the r...

The Psycho Ex

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A young man living with his best friend during college meets his friend's sister's boyfriend. He also moved into the home. Initially, he seemed like a...

Whispers in the Dark: A Scout's Nightmare

29 Nov 2023

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At an annual International scout camp, a group of scout organizers are taunted in the forest by some unwelcome visitors... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: ...

The Stranger that Follows

22 Nov 2023

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In 1996, two young women went hiking in a park, and in the middle of their walk, they realized that they were being followed... Follow Be. Busta on I...

Sleep Paralysis Demon

15 Nov 2023

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A couple moves into a new home. When the girlfriend starts experiencing sleep paralysis, the boyfriend realizes the sleep paralysis demon isn't just s...

Who is Laughing?

08 Nov 2023

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During a father and son camping trip in the Colorado woods, the father is awoken by his son sleep-talking, when an eerie voice from outside the tent s...

"Small, Round Faces Staring Back at Me"

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two boys go on a camping trip when they realize that they are not alone... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podcast on YouTube: ...

Back from the Dead

25 Oct 2023

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After her mother's funeral, a woman receives an eerie phone call from a familiar voice... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podca...

Child Snatchers

18 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the 90s, in the outskirts of China, three children go play in what seems a safe neighborhood, when they get approached by two peculiar men with a w...

The World Coming Undone at the Seams

11 Oct 2023

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In the summer of 2005, two men went camping in Swauger lake, Idaho, when a mysterious explosion disrupts what was a peaceful night... Follow Be. Bust...

The Demonic Creatures of Texas Brush Country

04 Oct 2023

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Over many years, a Texas family has various encounters with demonic humanoid-like creatures in the Texas Brush Country. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be...

Psychotic Ex-Girlfriend

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A man befriends a coworker that is in an abusive relationship, only to find out that being his friend could have deadly consequences... Follow Be. Bus...

Black-Eyed Children

20 Sep 2023

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Texas, 1969, two young boys were woken up in the middle of the night with something that will haunt them for years to come. Follow Be. Busta on Insta...

Be Careful who you Ding-Dong Ditch

13 Sep 2023

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A group of kids are playing ding-dong ditch in the suburbs when they pick the wrong house. Trespassing has it's costs... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @...

A Local Nightmare

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Many years ago in rural Idaho, two truckers passed a popular Hot Springs attraction only to find something truly mind-boggling. Follow Be. Busta on I...

Imaginary Friend from Hell

30 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A boy's little sister developed a friendship with a new imaginary friend, only to discover that this "friend" might not be what it seems to be... Fol...

My Haunted Childhood Home

23 Aug 2023

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In the early 2000s, a young boy and his family experience paranormal activity in their new home. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to t...

The Missing Mountain Hunter

16 Aug 2023

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A young man goes mountain hunting in central Idaho when he bumps into a mysterious hunter who urges him to follow him up the mountain side. Follow Be...

Don't Trust Who You Meet Online

09 Aug 2023

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A rebellious teenager meets up with an online hook up only to find out he had sinister intentions... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen t...

Trespassing Skull Island

02 Aug 2023

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20 years ago in southern Louisiana, a group of teenagers stumbled upon an isolated shack with an ominous owner... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta...

Eyes Black as Coal

26 Jul 2023

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In the country, a young man drives along a creepy back road when he stumbles upon some chilling hitchhikers... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta T...

His Murderous Fantasy

19 Jul 2023

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During summer break, a young woman goes back to her hometown, only to realize a childhood friend might have murderous tendencies... Follow Be. Busta o...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 6

12 Jul 2023

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This week we continue with Part 6 of an amazing story about the aftermath of a mysterious death of a young man's parents, when he is pulled to his hom...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 5

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue with Part 5 of an amazing story about the aftermath of a mysterious death of a young man's parents, when he is pulled to his hom...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 4

28 Jun 2023

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This week we continue with Part 4 of an amazing story about the aftermath of a mysterious death of a young man's parents, when he is pulled to his hom...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 3

21 Jun 2023

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This week we continue with Part 3 of an amazing story about the aftermath of a mysterious death of a young man's parents, when he is pulled to his hom...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 2

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we continue with Part 2 of an amazing story about the aftermath of a mysterious death of a young man's parents, when he is pulled to his hom...

I Think My Grandfather is a Serial Killer: Part 1

07 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After the mysterious death of his parents, a young man is pulled to his hometown to reconnect with his estranged grandfather... Special than you to th...

Tales From the Boardwalk

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Venice Beach, CA is a veritable smorgasbord of oddities. From the weird to the funny to the just plain dark, this long stretch of sandy beach contains...

The Kin: Part 4

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we conclude the special multi-part story entitled, "The Kin" with Part 4. For over a hundred years, the Mundy family has lived at the house...

The Kin: Part 3

17 May 2023

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This week, we continue a special multi-part story entitled, "The Kin" with Part 3. For over a hundred years, the Mundy family has lived at the house a...

The Kin: Part 2

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we continue a special multi-part story entitled, "The Kin" with Part 2. For over a hundred years, the Mundy family has lived at the house a...

The Kin: Part 1

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, we start a special multi-part story entitled, "The Kin." For over a hundred years, the Mundy family has lived at the house at the end of th...

The Hitchhiker’s Guide to an Early Death

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your parents have probably already told you this golden rule, but it bears repeating: hitchhiking is never a good idea. Ever. Follow Be. Busta on Inst...

A Specter at the Bus Station

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's episode asks the age-old question: do guardian angels exist? To hear a great 4-part Wondery series about injustice in the U.S. justice sys...

The Mystery of the Moving Tent

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When you're on a camping trip and awake in the middle of the night to the realization that your tent has literally moved 25 yards while you were aslee...

Running For Your Life

05 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a routine jog turns into an absolute sprint for your safety and possibly even your life, physical fitness can turn into a necessity rather than j...

A Blinding White Light

29 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not all paranormal encounters are mysterious, exciting, or humorous. Sometimes, they're just disturbing. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To list...

What's Outside the Tent?

22 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're on a fun camping trip in the middle of nowhere, fast asleep in a warm, cozy tent, the last thing you want is to be awakened by mysterious fo...

A Figure Behind a Tree

15 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trips to the wilderness should involve hikes and camping and s'mores and boat-loads of fun. They should NOT involve shadowy figures hiding in the dark...

Frightened to Death

08 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Most people don't believe that a human can be frightened enough to actually pass from this mortal coil. Today's first story says otherwise... Follow B...

The Darkness Hides All

01 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In ancient times, the darkness was believed to hold all manner of evil spirits, black magic, and unholy entities. Most now assume that these were sill...

When the Other Side Reaches Out

22 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The tales are as old as time, but that doesn't mean that encounters with entities from the great beyond are any less terrifying. Find your first clue ...

A Psych Ward Always Remembers

15 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If it's gray, dreary, and drizzling outside, and your plan for the day is to enter an abandoned mental hospital to explore the darkened wards? Perhaps...

The Snow Never Lies

08 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the dead of winter, when darkness envelops the world, there is one place that always tells the truth: the tell-tale white canvas that is snow. And ...

A Spirit Amongst Spirits

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Some ghosts haunt attics. Other ghosts haunt graveyards. Still other ghosts haunt houses where something awful occurred. Every once in a while, howeve...

There's Something in the Woods

25 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Pacific Northwest is full of dense, wild, undeveloped forest with myriad types of wildlife. Can one truly assume that we've documented every singl...

A Nightmare in Real Life

18 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When a first date becomes something unrelentingly heinous, a casual hook-up becomes an absolute nightmare. *Please note: this episode contains content...

A Wilderness Expedition of Pure Horror

11 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When blood-curdling screams and dark creatures haunt a small crew during a wilderness expedition in northern Minnesota, sometimes real-life defies exp...

Camping Creeps

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All it takes is a family from Freaksville to ruin a perfectly pleasant camping trip. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podcast o...

A Small, Dark, Mischievous Shadow

28 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When the lights go out, and everyone is soundly asleep, sometimes things remain awake, waiting patiently in the darkness... Follow Be. Busta on Insta:...

It's Getting Hot in Here

21 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a regular sauna experience turns from pleasant to absolutely nightmarish, what's for dinner might actually be: YOU. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @B...

A Tangled Mess of Hair

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When visiting a historic cemetery, the last thing one wants to stumble upon is a pile of old clothes, a dusty purse, and a tangled mess of hair. Join ...

The Shriek

07 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When posted to a guard tower in a foreign land with nothing but the pitch-black darkness of the desert all around you, the last thing you want to hear...

A Figure in the Darkness

30 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you see a dark figure stalking the darkness outside your home, it might be wise to check your windows and doors to make sure they're securely loc...

A Good ‘Ol Down Home Diaper Pig Sacrifice

23 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're hiking in West Virginia and you encounter an obviously insane sacrificial pig ritual, it's likely a good idea to run as fast as you can an...

Screams of Agony From the Darkened Forest

16 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The last thing one wants to hear from a pitch-black forest in the dead of night is a scream of pure agony. The hit horror movie Smile is now streamin...

A Scratching Noise Outside the Tent

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're a 20-something on a romantic camping trip with another 20-something, snuggling inside a sleeping bag in a cozy tent, lit only by a warm, s...

A Hatchet Under the Seat

02 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A general rule to live by: creepy people with tools of murder under their passenger seat should be avoided at all times. Check out the new Amazon Mus...

My Friendly Neighborhood Stalker

26 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how casual, friendly, or harmless a stalker may seem, they are still in fact a stalker. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to ...

When a Children's Game of 'Manhunt' Goes Horribly Awry

19 Oct 2022

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What starts out as a fun revisiting of a childhood game in the woods can quickly become the stuff of nightmares. Literal nightmares. Follow Be. Busta...

A Lost Highway

12 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's nighttime, you're in the middle of nowhere, and you're driving alone on an absolutely deserted highway. What could possibly go wrong? It's not li...

Always Use the Peephole Before Opening the Door

05 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

No matter how safe a town or neighborhood you live in, always use the peephole before opening your front door. Always. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be...

Introducing: The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hey Be. Scared listeners! I want to tell you about a new podcast from AMC Plus, in partnership with Pineapple Street Studios. It’s the AMC Plus Inte...

The Dangerous Life of a Landlord

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever truly know the tenants you rent to? Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/BeScaredYT ...

A Prison Portal to Hell

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Could it be possible that the souls of inmates are still imprisoned in the same cells that once held their human forms captive? Follow Be. Busta on...

An Unwelcome Angel of Death

14 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

None of us live forever. There will come a time when we leave this mortal plane. Ultimately, we all hope that it's a peaceful passing and we're 100% r...

Is Picking Up a Hitchhiker Ever a Good Idea?

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're driving one night and someone is on the side of the road waving you down for a ride, regardless of how well they're dressed or how friendly ...

A Haunted Western Town

31 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Whether it's shadowy figures on the side of the road or phantom trucks tailgating you on the highway, sometimes a relaxing fishing trip can turn downr...

The Most Dangerous Game

24 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a carefree fishing trip turns bizarrely dark and you're forced to ask yourself, "Are we being hunted?", suddenly your plans for a relaxing weeken...

The Doorbell Rings Twice

17 Aug 2022

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When the doorbell rings and there's a knock on your door at 2am, perhaps it's wise to dial 9-11, turn the lights off, and whatever you do: DO NOT ANSW...

The Breathing

10 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the unexplained follows us, surrounds us, and haunts us for the remainder of our lives. Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to ...

The Land of Endless Night

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a late-night drive on a dark ice road turns bizarre and slightly sinister, one can be forgiven for missing the comfort of the sun and the dayligh...

The Feeling of Being Watched

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Summer camping trips are the best: warm weather, hikes, roughing it in a tent, feeling like you're being watched by a dark figure lurking in the shado...

A Nighttime Visitor

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a long day, and you're insanely tired. All you want is a peaceful night's sleep in your quiet house. The invisible visitor who only arrives ...

Angelic Forest Dwellers

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you're alone in a quiet, deserted forest and you see a white apparition standing amongst the trees watching you, it might be best to run and don't ...

The House on the Lake

06 Jul 2022

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Sometimes an idyllic home on a picturesque lake can hide something sinister beneath it's appealing facade... Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To...

"Get Help"

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When a creepy whisper and a foul stench ride a warm wind into your ears on a remote trail, there is no scenery beautiful enough to overcome the chills...

A Castle of Pure Horror

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's a beautiful day to explore an abandoned castle with your significant other. The sun is out, the birds are singing, and a group of weapon-wielding...

A Cacophony of Creepiness

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you think that true terror involves sights instead of sounds, you're dead wrong... Download Best Fiends for free on the App Store or Google Play! ...

A Feline in the Forest

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you're deep into an extraordinarily secluded forest, the last thing you expect to hear is an eerie meow emanating from the darkness. The juxtapos...

There's No Crying in Prison

01 Jun 2022

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When a mysterious wailing sound emanates from an empty cell, an already scary place becomes downright terrifying... Get started with Chime today. App...

The Point of No Return

25 May 2022

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When a drive on a deserted road turns treacherous and insanely creepy, perhaps it's wise to execute a three-point turn, hit the accelerator, and get t...

When a Tree Is Watching You

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

You're sitting near the ocean whilst on a beautiful, serene trip to Denmark. The landscape before you is absolutely stunning. As life slows down and y...

A Cryptic Message on the Fridge

11 May 2022

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In the aftermath of what seems like a typical burglary, it's only when a cryptic message appears on the refrigerator that the burglary becomes anythin...

Forest Phantoms

04 May 2022

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When faceless beings appear, disappear, and reappear on a quiet trail in broad daylight, one must ask if it's your mind playing tricks on you, or some...

An Invisible Friend

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

When you can clearly hear footsteps behind you in a remote forest, but you see absolutely nothing, what do you do? To score 15% off your Blenders eye...

The Intercom Always Rings Twice

20 Apr 2022

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If you ever find yourself talking to a random guy on the other end of your apartment's intercom who's claiming to be "a nice guy", it might be wise to...

A Skin-Walker Amongst the Trees

13 Apr 2022

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When a pleasant walk turns into a call-and-response nightmare with an unknown entity, it's time to ignore that bum knee of yours and run like hell. T...

Inhuman Shadows in the Distance

06 Apr 2022

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Several young kids left home alone for days at a time? What could possibly go wrong? Follow Be. Busta on Insta: @Be.Busta To listen to the podcast o...

Dread in the Wilds of Minnesota

30 Mar 2022

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If you suddenly have an intense feeling of dread, like you're being watched by something in the darkness, it might be wise to run. Quickly. Follow Be...

Whispers From Nowhere

23 Mar 2022

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A pleasant hike to possibly see some bears turns dark and terrifying when your name floats by on a whisper from a breeze. Follow Be. Busta on Insta...

An Anguished Scream in a Dark Wood

16 Mar 2022

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When a peaceful, serene camping trip is interrupted by a terrifyingly long scream from the darkness and an unexpected visit from a stranger with a fla...

A Bloodcurdling Howl in the Night

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, you're just enjoying a peaceful night at home when a wild, bloodcurdling howl breaks the silence and causes the hairs on the back of your n...