Something Scary
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Chilling Tales From India / Something Scary Story Time / Volume XVII / Snarled
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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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...
The Devil’s Games
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Playing games is a holiday tradition, but beware those that take you into supernatural realms. What seems like harmless fun can unleash dark forces. L...
Murder Under the Mistletoe
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of family, gratitude, and a little bit of magic. But when that magic is wielded as a tool for demonic bein...
I Talk To The Dead
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Communicating with the dead can be a haunting experience. You might unravel secrets from beyond the grave that can scar you forever. But in the whispe...
Guilt Trip To Hell
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re a decent person with a conscience, feeling guilt over something can be all-consuming. Like a relentless storm, casting a shadow over your ...
Sweet Revenge
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Exacting your revenge on someone might feel good in the moment, like winning a game. It can make you happy in that instant, but it can also make you f...
Feast of Death
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is supposed to bring good food and family joy, yet the reunion of so many can unearth hidden turmoil. From ancient family quarrels to lon...
Ghosts of War
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We recently celebrated Veterans Day, a time to pay tribute to our courageous military veterans who have selflessly defended our nation. Despite their ...
All Hallows Eve Horror
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The time is upon us, it’s the most spooktacular day of the year! Finally we get to carve the pumpkins, dress up for parties and of course share our...
Mannequins of the Macabre
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all have that one toy, doll, or stuffed animal that we were attached to as kids. The thing that could comfort us in our darkest times. But when we ...
A House of Horrors
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are so drawn to haunted places because they offer a unique blend of fear and fascination. Erie locations allow us to confront our primal fears whil...
Friday the 13th!
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We love that Friday the 13th falls in October this year, our spookiest month. Statistically this is actually very rare. As others are gearing up for p...
Bodies of the Dead
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The hope when we die is that we go peacefully, that our family and friends can mourn us properly, and that we can quickly pass over to the other side ...
A Killer Job
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hello spooky friends, it’s my Birthday this week, and I love nothing more than getting to share scary stories with you. But not all jobs are as grea...
Medical Murders
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people hate going anywhere near a hospital, since it usually means someone sick or dying. The halls are shadowed by the devastated souls that co...
Running From The Reaper
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There are many uncertainties in life, but one thing we know for sure is, we will all die. We all know the options of an afterlife. Be it in the spirit...
Deadly Trauma
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes there are situations or things in our life that leave deep scars etched into the fabric of our memory. With the help of good people, over ti...
Back To School Fear
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While many are happily preparing for their first days back at school, for others it's causing pure dread. The idea of learning a new routine, having t...
Death Days of Summer
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As summer winds down to its end, people are desperate to get in their last minute barbecues and trips to the beach, as if summer will never come again...
Satanic Panic
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have all been warned about Satan, the pure evil who will try to lure us into doing terrible things. He is often shared as a warning to let our cons...
A Haunted Haven
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Most people go through the motions of a normal life: Going to camp, school or work, then seeing friends and family at night or on weekends. But some o...
Natural Born Killer
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A full moon is upon us, and while many of us look up at the night sky and enjoy the glow of the lunar light, there are others who see it as something ...
Flesh and Plastic
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout our childhoods, many of us had a special toy or doll that brought us joy and companionship. However, in rare instances, some of these playt...
What Secrets Are You Hiding?
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone knows that person who is a gossip, and that person who knows how to keep a secret. It’s good to have that friend you can confide in, someon...
Into the Watery Abyss
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all love to cool off on those hot summer days by jumping into a pool, lake or the ocean, but safely must come first. Not the obvious learning how t...
Freedom or Death
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The 4th of July 4th is Independence Day in America. And while we can all celebrate the freedoms and blessings we have in this country, it doesn't come...
Summer Camp Screams
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some of us live the entire year just waiting to get to summer camp. It’s a world of boundless wonder and fun. You play games with friends you don’...
Choose Your Own Hell
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We wake up in the morning with a long to-do list of things we have to get done just to survive. Everything from school work, to jobs to paying bills. ...
The Dead Don’t Keep Secrets
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Over the course of a lifetime there are many things we celebrate and many secrets we keep. Everything from small embarrassing stories, to the worst th...
Deadly Wedding Season
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Love is in the air as “wedding season” is officially upon us. But while love-struck couples are celebrating their nuptials with friends and family...
The Bugs and Beasts of Summer
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime is finally here! For many of us school is out, and we can indulge in summer barbeques, outdoor games, beaches and pools! But we're not the ...
The Evil One
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For those of us who have siblings, it often means that we have someone to lean on, and a built-in best friend to go on adventures with us. But that's ...
How to Summon Deadly Spirits
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many people embrace the power of positive thinking and manifesting what they want from the universe. But when we're in a bad place and have negative t...
Is My Mind Haunted?
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
May is mental health awareness month. and we are grateful the world is more and more embracing how important taking care of our mental health is. Eve...
Can you hear death coming?
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all equate sounds to different places and emotions. Most of us, if hearing the crashing of waves, can easily be transported to a calm ocean. But wh...
Planes, Trains, and Death-mobiles
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So often we zip around town from home to school to extracurriculars. Some people are jet setting from coast to coast or traveling the world. We're alw...
Dreaming in Horror
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are filled with all kinds of dreams. Dreams of our future, day dreams, night dreams and lucid dreams. But the dark side of us also has to manifest ...
Spring Break From Hell
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Many of us look forward to spring break as our first vacation of the new year, when we can be free from school and work. But when we're visiting new p...
Abduction
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us love to curl up in the safety of our own home while we read a scary book or watch a horror movie. But we only enjoy that because those t...
Deadly Desire
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So often in life we aren't content with just having a roof over our heads and food on the table. We always seem to strive for more: better jobs, lots ...
Tortured Teens
22 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
They say youth is wasted on the young. As a teen, you have all the energy and potential to be, do, and have whatever you can dream. But when dealing w...
Luck O’ the Dead
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's St. Patrick's day this week. A day that commemorates the Saint and the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. It celebrates the Irish luck that p...
Warrior Women
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Throughout history there have been tales and legends of powerful women. We've been praised for creating life, accused of inciting wars and everything ...
The Silent Ones
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you communicate via text, email or phone, there are endless possibilities to communicate with one another, but sometimes it’s the things tha...
Blood is Thicker Than Water
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No one’s family is really normal. We all have our own unique circumstances, baggage and secrets. But at the end of the day family, be it chosen or b...
Bleeding Hearts
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's Valentine's day, so we want to send our love and appreciation to all of our fans for tuning in every week. While many people are wandering around...
Let's Go Home
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Black history month and here at Something Scary we are thrilled to feature and uplift the voices of talented Black writers in our horror commu...
Dealing with the Dead
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all respect healthcare workers and those who work to heal the afflicted. But a job that intense must be difficult to leave it at work and not take ...
Trespass and Die
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the places that you cannot go, or that are off limits. Sometimes we’re deterred by parents or trusted adults. Sometimes we hear urban le...
What Lurks in the Void?
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After the holidays, some of us are happy to have a break from family. We may even enjoy some time all alone in the middle of nowhere. And while some f...
The Brutal Takeover
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are officially over and we're all getting back to our old routines. But still with us from the holidays are all of the gifts and toys we ...
The Demon in All of Us
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us go into the new year with a positive attitude, hope, and lots of resolutions. We make the choice to be better human beings who are kinde...
A Very Bloody Holiday
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tis the season for Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and the New Year! While we are celebrating with their family or friends, we let down our guard and en...
Winter is Coming
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As the leaves die and fall off the trees, and the crisp, cold air sets into our bones, we know that winter is coming. The world becomes more quiet, an...
Am I Being Watched?
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have all had that sickening feeling in the pit of our stomachs. A feeling that tells us: you are not alone. Sometimes we come to know we're surroun...
The Tortured Ones
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all strive to have meaning and peace in our daily lives. To go through life stress free and pain free. But some of us are plagued with anxiety, pre...
Family Death Trap
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thanksgiving is meant to be a time reserved for counting your blessings, expressing your thanks, and to celebrate those you call family. But not all f...
Ghosts of War 3
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Veteran’s Day, we return with one of our most popular themes: the Ghosts of War. War is a terrible thing and in the aftermath the place...
Enter and Die
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We've all experienced being somewhere and getting that pit in our stomach that tells us "I shouldn't be here". And we should trust our gut. Some place...
Introducing: Cold Cases “The Murder of Angela Samota.”
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cold Cases is the latest Spotify Original from Parcast to hit the scene... Here’s an exclusive clip from their episode on “The Murder of Angela Sa...
The Dead Among Us
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are all born into this world, live our lives, and then die. It's something everyone of us will experience. Although we shouldn't fear death, fearin...
Flicker
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! We thought we’d drop you a special treat to get your day started. FLICKER is a story of what happens when you idolize someone a...
All Hallows Hell
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The universe has a mind of its own, and we're all subject to it's wrath at certain times. Like when mercury is in retrograde, or when there's a full m...
Creatures of the Night
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The dark night becomes a playground for all of us during the halloween season. But we don't realize we're contenting with the supernatural who thrive ...
Killer in Plain Sight
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's spooky season so we're all on edge. Getting a good scare from horror movies and haunted houses. We know to be on the lookout for witches, vampire...
Sacrificial Lambs
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Halloween season is officially upon us! The leaves are beginning drop, the air is crisp, and as the nights get colder we can see our breath in dark. I...
Introducing: The AMC+ Interview with the Vampire Podcast
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey everyone, I want to tell you about a new podcast from AMC Plus, in partnership with Pineapple Street Studios. It’s the AMC Plus Interview wit...
Horror in the Hospital
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Advancements in the medical field have been nothing short of a miraculous. Doctors can cure all types of diseases and ease the pain of the unwell. But...
Portal to Hellfire
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We go about our lives caught up in the day-to-day simple problems of family, school and work. But we forget that the devil and other evil entities are...
Plague of the Superstitious
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever knocked on wood to stop something bad from happening? Or avoided walking under a ladder? Then you’re superstitious. Superstitions come...
New School Year, New Terrors
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s that time of year again when everyone has either started, or is gearing up for a new school year. Everyone gets a fresh start and new routines....
Children of Evil
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Infants and children represent innocence and hope for the future of our world. They need to be nurtured and protected by those who love them. But beca...
Deadly Paranoia
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our nerves can be a good thing. They are a symptom of our instincts. Telling us something big is about to happen, be it exciting or dangerous. But whe...
Four-Legged Fury
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many of us have four-legged, furry friends that we consider members of our family. Pets are there to greet, love, and console us, there's a reason ...
Only The Good Die Young
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Children, teens, and even young adults possess the power of imagination. They're not weighed down by the rules of the world. They have the ability to ...
Till Death Do Us Part
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
They say that soulmates are one soul that is split into two different bodies. When you have that kind of deep connection with someone it can feel all ...
A Hellish Place
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s difficult to imagine what makes a seemingly good person do bad things. When something snaps in their brain and they start to crumble or even go...
The Devil's Magic
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all do our best to count our blessings and be grateful for the abundance surrounding us. But it’s much easier to obsess over the bad things and a...
Words of the Wicked
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Most people go about their lives going to work or school, hanging out with friends and loved ones. The way we interact with people can have a deep i...
American Horror
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday we celebrated July 4th, our Independence day. There were barbeques, fireworks and celebrations. While many gathered happily with friends and...
Creepers of the Night
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The nightime can be filled with magic. The fun of parties, staying up late hanging out with friends, getting to gaze up at the moon and the stars. But...
Carnival Carnage
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The carnival coming to town brings so much joy to so many. But others see through the facade of the music, games and clown make-up to see the darkness...
The Price of Beauty
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re constantly surrounded by false standards of beauty on social media that can trick us into believing that external beauty is more important tha...
Sleep When You’re Dead
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Some people love to crawl into their cozy beds and doze off to sleep. But for some of us, bed is more like a prison just waiting till our bleary eyes ...
The Cursed Family
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Words alone might not seem to mean much, but when you say certain words, strung together in a specific order, you might be expressing the most harmful...
Fear and Legends from Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're in the middle of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. While many people are celebrating the beautiful culture, we're sinking our...
Blood Moon
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Things always seem to go awry when Mercury is in retrograde, and today happens to be the start of that shift in the planets. It’s an excuse for peop...
Deal With the Devil
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We all possess the ability to be both good and evil. But it’s our circumstance that will dictate which path we take. When we’re on top, it’s muc...
Mexican Legends and Murderous Lore
04 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we reprise one of our favorite episodes. Mexican culture has a strong connection to the dead and deep roots in their belief...
Killer Beauty
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a society where too much emphasis is placed on external beauty. On the daily, seeds are planted to make us obsess over appearance and posts...
Wrath of Mother Earth
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With Earth Day coming up we tend to take a better look at the planet around us. Typically we see the lush trees, dancing rivers, and the earth on whic...
Monster Within Us All
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
School in and of itself can be a horror show. But what's worse is being of a young age when no one takes you seriously. Your dreams, fears, and even s...
Predatory Spirits
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Many of you have seen a shadow out of the corner of your eye, or had a feeling in your gut you were not alone, most likely you encountered a ghost. Bu...
DEADLY DECEIT
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you care for someone, you do your best to be faithful and loyal. But when that someone is deceitful, and betrays your confidence, it will do more...
Insect Invasion
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
More people are scared of bugs than they are afraid of becoming the victim of crimes, or even dying. These people suffer from entomophobia, the fear o...
The Unlucky Living
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Luck is having great success (or failure) that happens by chance rather than through one's own actions. Finding a hundred dollar bill could be your lu...
Wicked Women
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Womxn can be smart, brave, compassionate humans, capable of incredible things. But like any human we can be complicated. When the circumstances are pe...
Introducing: Gone South, Season One: Who Killed Margaret Coon?
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In 1987, a former prosecutor named Margaret Coon took her dog for a walk in one of Louisiana’s safest and most affluent parishes. The next morning, ...
Terrors Haunt the Night
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's no better way to escape the exhaustion of a long day than cozying up in your bed for a good night's sleep. But when you settle in, and the sou...