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Haunted Holidays

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the holidays near, we fill our homes with gifts, trinkets, and treasures. But not every object is harmless, and not every present brings joy. Some ...

Dread Between Dreams

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the days grow darker and the nights stretch longer, sleep stops feeling like rest and starts feeling like a threat. Close your eyes, and dread can ...

The Silence Watches

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Winter can be lonely, stretching silence and cold into every corner, and in that emptiness, darkness finds room to grow. So be weary because when the ...

Monster in the Family

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thanksgiving is meant to bring us together, a time to celebrate gratitude and gather around the table with those we love. l when we least expect them....

Obsession: A Slow Death

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We always think we control the things we obsess over. But the truth is obsession grows fast; it devours sleep, sanity, logic… and then it devours ev...

Ghosts of War Part 6

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the past doesn’t want to stay buried. and the echoes of war can reach across time to claim the living.  These are stories of restless so...

Follow The Dead

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The dead are meant to rest in peace, but peace is fragile. When the living disturb what should be left alone, the forgotten, the wronged, and the rest...

Halloweentown Horror

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Halloween week, the time we’ve waited for all year long!  While children run door to door in laughter and masks, something watches from the...

Buried Signals from the Dead

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some things linger long after they should be gone. Whispers crawl through empty rooms, and the past refuses to stay buried. What watches, waits, or ca...

RESTLESS BONES

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some graves are meant to stay closed. But when curiosity… or hunger, gets the best of you, the dead have a way of making sure you never leave. I’...

Knocks in the Dark

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s that time of year again, when pumpkin spice isn’t the only thing in the air. Every corner hides more darkness, every creak sounds louder, and...

Cake and Screams

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s my birthday this week, but instead of cake and candles, I’ve gathered stories that will make you fear another year. I know I do… I’m Bla...

Tales of Terror for Hispanic Heritage Month

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some of the darkest, most unforgettable urban legends are born out of Hispanic folklore. These are stories that shouldn’t be whispered alone at nigh...

Not Dead, Just Forgotten

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, when the night is too quiet, I swear I hear her weeping … reminding me that the forgotten are never truly gone. I’m Blair Bathory, wel...

Friday the 13th: Dead by Midnight

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re creeping up on Friday the 13th! A day filled with horror, misfortune and dread. Be sure to stay inside… unless of course, you want the thril...

Whispers Of a True Crime Burnout

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

True crime stories fascinate us because it reveals the darkest corners of human nature, fear, obsession, violence. We think we’re safe watching from...

Hall Pass to Hell

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As August ends, going back to school looms over us. While some get excited for the first day of school, for others,  the first day back is the scarie...

The Summer I Turned Into a Ghost

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, summer love feels like a breeze: warm, fleeting, and full of promise. But sometimes, it hides a darker tide beneath the surface, pulling he...

Beneath The Boiling Sky

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the end of summer isn’t just the changing of seasons. It’s the moment when the world holds its breath, and things buried beneath the gro...

The Evil We Let In

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, evil doesn’t show itself. It hides in quiet places, possessing familiar faces, and whispers when you’re alone. It feeds on fear, doubt,...

Hostels and Hauntings

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the trip you plan isn’t the one you take.  We’ve all had vacations that turn into nightmares, and you end up in a Hostel with shadows...

Summer Camp Horrors

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, when the campfire dies and the cabins fall quiet, you hear footsteps where no one should be. The creak of a bridge swaying in the dark, whi...

The Lorelei

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, on those hot summer days, it’s isn’t the heat that gets you, it’s the water. Quiet. Patient. Watching. It remembers the ones who step...

Happy Haunted 4th of July!!

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Glass Eyes Don’t Cry

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes things we think are harmless are hiding the darkest traps. Like dolls, meant to be cute, cuddly companions but are more like haunted houses ...

The Solstice Takes Souls

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The summer solstice is supposed to be a time to celebrate the light, but sometimes, the longest day drags on too long. When the sun won’t set, and t...

In Someone Else’s Skin

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the things we fear most don’t come from shadows or monsters, but from the quiet moments when consciousness slips away and we’re asleep. ...

Happily Never After

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s wedding season. The time for white dresses, vows, and dreams of a long happy marriage. But beware: fairy tale weddings can hide deadly secrets....

Grief Makes Ghosts of Us All

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, it’s not the stories we’re told that haunt us, but the ones we inherit without question. The prayers whispered in the dark. The trinket...

Dead Awake

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Some call it the Witching Hour, that deathly creep time, after midnight, between 3 and 4 a.m. when the world holds its breath. Some say it’s when sp...

A Mother's Deadly Instinct

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This Mother’s Day, we honor the incredible strength and love of the mothers who shape our lives for the better. Those of us lucky enough to have the...

La Llorona’s Deadly Wrath

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the stories we hear aren’t just tales, they’re warnings. Warnings from the past, from spirits that linger just out of sight, waiting fo...

Buried Screams

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the ground beneath you isn't as solid as it seems. It shifts, breathes, and remembers. The forest doesn’t just grow, it watches, whispers...

Death Lingers in Silence

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes the things that haunt us aren't the ones we can see, but the ones we carry inside. The quiet jealousy that festers over time, the unspoken f...

Are You Next To Die?

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did anything scary happen to you last week on April Fool’s Day? We all know that sometimes what starts as a harmless joke can spiral quickly into so...

The Walls Have Eyes

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the world isn’t as solid as it seems. Shadows stretch where they shouldn’t, whispers creep through locked doors, and the familiar becom...

Beware! They're Watching...

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes we begin questioning what’s real and what’s reality. Once you start down that path, there’s no turning back. The line between truth an...

Shamrocks and Shadows

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day! We celebrate with shamrocks, leprechauns, and the promise of a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.  But ...

Daughters of the Darkness

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, a woman’s strength is her salvation. Sometimes, it is her curse. Some rise from the ashes, others drag the world into the flames with the...

Borrowed Skin

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, what’s familiar to us isn’t what it seems. A loved one sings a song they’ve never known, their laugh rings fake, their touch feels......

Glamour and Gore

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes beauty is just a mask that’s painted on. Polished, and perfected to hide the horrors beneath. A swipe of lipstick, a pop of nail polish, a...

Venomous Love

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Love is often seen as the most powerful force in the world, but love isn’t always as sweet as it seems. Beneath the surface of passion and devotion ...

A Haunted Vision

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We have all, at one time or another, heard something that wasn’t there, or felt the presence of something that couldn’t be seen. We often brush it...

Deadly Appetite

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have a certain kind drive in us, a certain hunger that motivates us, but sometimes, hunger is more than a need, it’s an insatiable force that...

Dancing with the Devil

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the line between our world and the world of darkness is thinner than we realize. In moments of weakness or curiosity, we may unknowingly dr...

The Art of Murder

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the art of murder is not as it seems. Behind every brushstroke, every frame, there are dark, twisted truths waiting to be discovered. Some ...

The End of The World

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year my spooky friends! As we all just celebrated ringing in 2025, we can't help but wonder what the future holds for each of us. With so ma...

Silent Frights

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

While so many of us are focused on celebrating the holidays with family and friends, we might not see the darkness creeping in. Hitting when you least...

Stone Cold-Hearted

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, on the longest night of the year, when the dark seems to stretch forever, something dark and sinister stirs in the shadows. The cold is bit...

Debt To The Devil

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, the pressure to provide for the holidays drives people to desperate measures. The promise of happiness, the desire to impress with fancy gi...

Blood and Ceremony

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes traditions that may seem harmless, hide dark and deadly secrets. Familiar fun games and rituals can take a terrifying turn, and those who fo...

A DARK HARVEST

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes Thanksgiving isn't about giving thanks, it's about surviving the feast. Beneath the warmth of family gatherings and traditions lurks somethi...

The Screams of Silence

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the leaves change color and fall from the trees, and the cold air creeps in. It's not unusual to feel a sense of isolation, making the world feel b...

The Hexed and Haunted

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us find comfort in the familiar, believing that curses and spirits are tales best left as folklore in our freaky stories. But as daylight fade...

GHOSTS OF WAR PART 5

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the spirit of remembrance and in honor of our brave veterans, we proudly present the latest installment of one of our most popular themes, Ghosts o...

Halloween Horror Show

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As you're planning for your Halloween night, remember the line between fun and fear can blur in an instant, even your most innocent plans can take a ...

Unmasking the Horror

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all get excited for Halloween because it brings the promise of fun, scares, and chaos. For just one night we all get to dress up and be something e...

One Dark and Stormy Night

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all love a good thunderstorm. An excuse to find a cozy spot and read a good book, or listen to something spooky. But when the wind howls through th...

Curses from the Coven

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us go about our day unaware of the whispers of ancient magic all around us. In the darkness there lies a world of witches and curses where spe...

The Horror Hiding Beneath

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s October 1st, and although many of us have been in the halloween spirit since September, it’s officially Halloween month! Decorations are bein...

La Llorona’s Last Cry and Other Hispanic Legends

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We’re about to delve into the chilling world of urban legends for Hispanic Heritage month, where ancient folklore and modern fears intertwine. From ...

Can’t Scream When You’re Sleeping

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Most of us love nothing more than after a long day getting to cozy up in bed to sleep. But for some, sleep is a world where the mind’s deepest fear...

Urban Legends you might not know

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Urban Legends, creepy pastas, scary stories to tell in the dark…over the years there have been hundreds of these particular accounts, often with the...

Blair Witch Lives On

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

First, something in the woods Followed by the REAL Blair Witch? Then, in our final story, what will the found footage reveal? Subscribe: https://b...

Hauntings and Hysteria in Academia

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the school year begins, it marks a time for fresh starts and new beginnings. But for some, the past lingers, refusing to let go. The very walls of ...

Dead Days of Summer

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As we all soak in the final days of summer, some of us are feeling the wear of the relentless heat and bright sun, while others are seizing every oppo...

The Chinese Ghost Festival

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hungry Ghost Festival is a time when the gates to the spirit world open and visitors from the other realm can walk the earth. These ghosts are oft...

Revenge from Beyond the Grave

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tales of vengeful spirits and creatures enacting revenge from beyond the grave can be found all over the world. It was often believed that somebody wr...

Deadly Games

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summertime is perfect for sporting events, whether famous international affairs such as the Olympics or simply friends playing softball in the park. B...

Law and Order Tales of Horror

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cops often have to deal with tragic situations. Ask anyone who’s been around the block, and there will be a case that haunts them forever. And for s...

Carnival Nights and Casino Frights

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer carnivals, amusement parks, boardwalks and arcades. These are places for care-free times enjoying funnel cakes and candy-floss, riding the ferr...

Park Rangers and Tales of Danger

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

National Parks are found all across America and the world. And although the terrain and wildlife varies greatly, they all have one thing in common - s...

Fireworks, Frights and Summer Nights

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The mere idea of summer fills many of us with nostalgia and anticipation. We look forward to those more care-free months of BBQs, camping trips, swimm...

Calls From Beyond The Grave

25 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, an eerie sensation creeps into our lives, a feeling telling us that we're not alone, as if unseen eyes are upon us. It's said spirits and c...

Deadly Whispers in the Woods

18 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Summer is the perfect time for all of us to embrace nature. Camping and hiking offer an escape into the great outdoors. But beware, the wilderness awa...

Summer Job Nightmares

11 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us are so excited to get our first summer time job. It means money for the things we want, and a first stab adulting. But with that comes gre...

Dark Spells and Wedding Bells

04 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s officially wedding season and love is in the air. So while many gather to celebrate the nuptials of family and friends, there are those that ar...

A Living Nightmare

28 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We often have nightmares that can be easily attributed to watching a scary movie or reading a ghost story. But sometimes we get those chilling dreams ...

Whispers From the Dead

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There are more people than you think who possess the extraordinary ability to bridge the divide between the living and the dead. These mediums offer s...

Echoes of Madness

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes it's hard to tell if what you're feeling is real danger or if it’s your imagination playing tricks on you. It can be easy to mistake your ...

A Fatal Fixation

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all have hobbies and interests that bring us joy, from following favorite celebrities to collecting unique items or mastering a craft. Sometimes, t...

Home Is Where The Haunting Is

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So many of us view our home as our sanctuary, a haven where we seek peace from the chaos of the outside world. But whether we realize it or not, we ar...

A Spring Break to Forget - terror strikes on the bus, is there a spirit following my cousin, and a haunting visit to Hawaii

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After studying tirelessly or and waiting out the dark cold days of winter, everyone eagerly anticipates Spring break. But it's not always the magical ...

Lost in Tunnels of Terror and Time

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt you were trapped in a recurring horror loop, unable to break free? Seeking help, especially when dealing with the paranormal, can ...

Lunar Lunacy

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last night's new moon means the full moon will be here soon! And it may leave you feeling a bit different, braver, maybe even more erratic. Historical...

Dollars For Death - a pale young woman who appears from nowhere, a jealous younger sister, and a sister learns that it never pays to be greedy

02 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We all need money to survive so we can pay our bills and put food on the table. But money and greed possess an insidious power, capable of turning eve...

Terror Tales from the Locker Room

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Being a teenager is a difficult enough journey on its own, having to navigate through the complexities of relationships, and societal pressures. But, ...

Trailer

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you wanna hear Something Scary? Join Blair and Steffany every week as they bring you the creepiest ghost stories, folktales, urban legends and tale...

Plagued by the Paranormal - when you can see the dead, who’s really walking the halls of the hospital, a very haunting night at the opera

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

For most of us, the idea of the paranormal excites us - with its mysterious nature, sparking curiosity and fascination with who or what exists in the...

When Luck Runs Out - A spooky Irish tale and our house has a paranormal guest

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We know the Irish are renowned for their good luck, yet beneath this charm lies many a cautionary tale. Folklore like evil fairies and gatherings of t...

A Taste for the Forbidden - A spooky tale of a Girl Mom gone too far, a story of what happens when you do something you’re told not to, and a forbidden menu

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People develop all types of cravings like carbs, or sugar. But when someone develops a craving for the taste of human flesh, it signifies a severe dep...

No One Can Hear You Scream - A cautionary tale of not believing in ghosts

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes, we want nothing more than to be alone. All alone. Solitude can be a solace, until our fears begin to creep in. In those moments, the absenc...

Deep Blue Dread

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So often we escape to the water for a calming vacation or cleansing experience. But deep beneath the water's surface lurks a world that is less known ...

Love Possessed

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What’s scarier than nightmares, darkness and demons? Love. It can feel like the greatest emotion in the world. But when it becomes all consuming, o...

Hellbound Highway

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to launch Black History Month with a brand new story by writer Jennifer Coates. Listeners of Something Scary will recognize her work fr...

Bone Cold Killer

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Winter is frigid and dark. A good excuse to stay bundled up inside and out of bad-weather's way. But there are those cruel and twisted enough who won’...

Dolls of the Dead

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Almost everyone grew up with at least one special doll or toy that acted as a cherished companion. Dolls spark imaginative adventures, and foster crea...

Dead Asleep

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s episode explores sleep paralysis, a temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. It can turn into a ...

Chilling Tales From India / Something Scary Story Time / Volume XVII / Snarled

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Thank you to this episode's sponsor! • Füm - Start the Good Habit at tryfum.com/SCARY to save 10% off the Journey Pack today. Subscribe: https://b...

Deadly Wish for a New Year

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As the new year begins, we all have hopes to become better. But just wishing for things without putting in the effort is risky. If we only rely on hop...