Scary Skinwalker Stories To Fall Asleep To

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Just Creepy: Scary Stories 58 min 1 speaker 8 chapters transcribed
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What eerie feeling does the forest evoke?

Narrator 0:20
The woods were always quiet, but that night, they felt weirdly quiet. I don't know how to explain it exactly, like the forest itself was waiting for something. My boots crunched over the dirt trail as Ryan and I moved deeper into the southern quadrant of Black Ridge. It was supposed to be a routine patrol. Nothing about this job ever felt routine anymore. Ryan was new, fresh out of training, full of questions and energy, practically bouncing as he walked beside me. This place is amazing, he said, gesturing at the endless expanse of trees. I don't get why people say it's creepy. I didn't answer right away. How could I explain the feeling that had been gnawing at me for weeks? The forest didn't just feel creepy, it felt alive, watching.
Narrator 1:11
And with all the disappearances lately, I didn't trust it. You'll see, I said finally. It wasn't much of an answer, but I wasn't about to dump my paranoia on him. The sun was starting to dip below the tree line, casting long shadows that stretched across the trail like claws. I checked my watch. 6.45 p.m. Sundown wasn't far off, and the rules were clear. We were supposed to be back at the station before dark. No exceptions. I quickened my pace, but Ryan lingered behind, staring at something on the ground. "'What is it?' I called back. "'Not sure,' he replied, crouching. "'Looks like... blood?' I froze. Sure enough, there was a dark stain on the trail, fresh. My stomach turned as I stepped closer, scanning the area.
Narrator 2:00
"'It could be an animal,' I said, trying to keep my voice steady. Ryan didn't respond. His attention had shifted to the woods on our right. His brow furrowed. "'Hey, do you see that?' he asked, pointing." At first I didn't see anything, just trees and shadows, but then, there, a figure, small, motionless. My breath caught. It looked like a kid, maybe eight or nine, standing just at the edge of the trees. What the hell, I muttered. Kids weren't supposed to be out here. No one was, not this late. i'll check it out ryan said already stepping off the trail wait i snapped grabbing his arm you don't just walk into the woods after some random it's a kid chris he cut me off shaking me loose what if they're lost something about the way the child stood there so still sent a chill down my spine but before i could stop him ryan was gone flashlight bouncing as he pushed through the underbrush
Narrator 3:05
Ryan, I called after him. We don't have time for this. We need to head back. Now. No answer. Just the rustle of leaves and the distant snap of a branch. I stayed where I was, my hand hovering near my radio. Protocol said we weren't supposed to leave the trail. Whatever this was, it didn't feel right. Minutes passed. The forest seemed to grow darker, the trees closing in around me. I glanced at my watch again. 7.05pm. My gut churned. Ryan should have been back by now. I grabbed my radio. Ryan, where are you? Do you copy? Static. I tried again, my voice more urgent. Ryan, answer me! We need to get out of here! For a moment, there was nothing but the crackle of static. Then faintly, his voice came through. "'Chris, I think I—' "'Found.' The transmission cut off abruptly.

What happens when Ryan discovers a mysterious figure?

Narrator 4:00
My pulse quickened. "'Ryan, repeat that. What did you find?' No response. Just silence. Heavy, suffocating silence. "'Screw the rules.' I wasn't leaving him out there. I drew my flashlight and stepped off the trail following the direction Ryan had gone. The underbrush was thick branches snagging at my jacket as I pushed forward. Every step felt wrong like the forest didn't want me there. Ryan, I shouted, my voice echoing. Answer me. Nothing. And then footsteps, light, quick, moving just ahead of me. Relief flooded my chest. Ryan, is that you? The footsteps stopped. I froze, the beam of my flashlight shaking as I scanned the trees. Ryan? My voice cracked. A faint whisper answered. My name. Chris. It didn't sound like Ryan.
Narrator 5:01
It sounded off, like someone else was trying to mimic his voice. My heart pounded as I swung the flashlight around, the beam cutting through the darkness. Shadows shifted, trees loomed, but there was no one there. Ryan! I shouted again, desperation creeping in. If this is a joke, it's not funny. Something rustled to my left. I spun toward the sound, flashlight trembling in my grip.

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