Something Scary
Episodes
Deadly Last Looks
24 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There are many looks we share with others, loved ones, friends, foes and strangers. The look of love, the look of goodbye, the look of success, the lo...
Paranormal Lurkers
17 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The shadow of spring invites the spirits of renewal, growth and good fortune. But within that shadow paranormal spirits still lurk. Prepped to shroud ...
Tales of Cosmic Horrors
10 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Just when we’ve overcome the horror of ghosts and monsters surrounding us but look up at the night sky, imagine if there is greater terror out ther...
Chased by Fate
03 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Fate is a tricky thing, they say that it can’t be escaped. That when the writing's on the wall or the warnings have been read, that’s it for you. ...
Insidious Beings
25 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Insidious beings by their very nature are ever so patient, waiting just until our attention will slip. So then they can claw into the places we least ...
Monsters Wear Friendly Faces
18 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Always be careful, stay vigilant, be protected, because if not...you'll leave yourself vulnerable to the supernatural and inhuman energies around you....
My Brutal Romance
11 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Lend me your ears and give me your hearts. It's a romantic holiday that's filled with delicious chocolate hearts, teddy bears waiting to be possessed,...
Towering Figures
04 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is that beyond the trees...along the wall...stretched out along the ground lurking, waiting? From further away, towering figures can look small a...
Mythical Monsters Part 1
28 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when creatures of legend and monsters of modern mythology are pushed out into the world we live in now? These mythical monsters will cree...
Screams Are Closer Than They Appear
21 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When sirens splinter the night, do you go toward the noise? Or take it as a sign to run away? Sounds can be warnings of dangers near it, or waiting fo...
Safety NEVER Guaranteed
14 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As children we are given many cautionary phrases to ensure our safety. "Don't talk to strangers. Always lock the door. Never travel alone. Be home bef...
Ghosts in the Machine
07 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Technology is our constant companion, for some it is a salve for superstitions and fears of the dark. But this Big Brother with infinite knowledge has...
Terrifying Stalkers
31 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Danger stalks in many forms. It can pursue you, it can become you, and it can possess you. The sinking feeling of inescapable threats can drag you dow...
Happy Haunted Holidays
24 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The holidays are a time to gather your loved ones close with scary ghost stories to remember the past, look to the future, and reflect on the gift of ...
Friend or Foe?
17 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today's stories, we venture into familiar locations like a bar in Texas and a subway stop in Japan. Familiar places that all of us can hold both fr...
Elemental Evils
10 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Elements we need to live, the nature of the world. Each one gives life in its own way but to make way for that life there...
Terrifying Tales of Japan
03 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Japan is no stranger to rich folklore on various mythical beasts and urban legends, and not all of these stories are pleasant. Some tell of horrifying...
Malevolent Waters
26 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Still waters run deep with all sorts of trouble. While insects buzz over ponds, strange creatures swim beneath the surface. Today we travel all across...
Ghostly Spirits of Africa
19 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we take a trip to one of the largest continents on Earth and listen to some of your most terrifying stories from all throughout the countries of...
Cursed Treasures
12 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Every piece of treasure has its price. Whether you’re buying or selling, looting or discovering, each artifact contains its own set of rules. You co...
Fairground Frights
05 Nov 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Come one, come all, and experience the thrills of a lifetime! In this episode, horrifying pageantry is displayed at full force, where we showcase som...
BONUS EPISODE: The Halloween Harvest Festival
31 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Nathan Barnes always thought Mrs. Cabal’s house looked haunted. So on Halloween he offers to help her get ready for the festivities so he can get a ...
Dangers of the Desert
29 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s stories come to us out of the arid wastelands of the desert. Not many things survive out there in the flat heat, but the things that do, thi...
Ghosts of War Part 2 (Live from LA Comic Con 2019)
22 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Los Angeles Comic Con. We return with one of our first ever themes, the Ghosts of War. These ...
Small Town Terrors
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Close-knit communities can foster strong relationships and make great memories. But like anywhere else, they can also lead to isolation, resentment an...
Frozen Souls
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Snow can be a calming presence. But it can also act as a veil of secrecy, covering up things we’d rather leave alone. Today’s stories rise up from...
Killers Close To Home
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s comforting to imagine killers behind bars. But what if they get loose? Some could be lurking around your neighborhood, or even be that dark sha...
Twisted Fairy Tales
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Fantasy doesn’t always stay fiction. Sometimes it creeps into reality, and as we grow older those childhood fairy tales gain a whole new meaning. ...
Change
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Change can be - well - SCARY, so new co-host Markeia McCarty is here to act as your guide through the unknown. First, Markeia takes you for a swim aft...
Introducing Something Scary's new co-host, Markeia McCarty
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a Swedish urban legend. Then, she introduces Markeia McCarty, your new ghost guide who will be taking over whi...
Stories from India (Part 2)
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All of this week's stories have been submitted by fans from India. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a man who picks up a stranger late at night in th...
Tropical Terror
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For this week's episode, Sapphire shares stories from different tropical islands. First, we’ll stop by Jamaica to hear about the terrifying "Duppy."...
Dangerous Demons
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
What comes to mind when you think of a demon. A red beast with horns? A scaly goblin with a pitchfork? Demons come in all different shapes and sizes. ...
Wicked Witches
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Witches and witchcraft have become more mainstream over the years, and therefore have become more understood. But even though there are lots of good w...
Near Death
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever had a near death experience? They’re a lot more common than you might think. In this week’s episode, Sapphire shares a few tales fro...
It's All Fun and Games
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s all fun and games...until someone gets hurt. This week’s stories are all about deadly games and rituals. First, we’ll play the Game of the ...
Life After Death
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a question as old as time itself: does the soul continue on after death? We may never have a definite answer, but there are certainly stories o...
Sleep Like A Baby
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have a natural instinct to protect babies, because they’re vulnerable. And sometimes, that instinct can be used against us. This episode is about...
Home Sweet Home
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Your home is important. It’s where you keep all your belongings, it’s where you sleep, it’s where you feel the most safe - well, should feel the...
Horror Hotel
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Hotels are notoriously haunted locations. So it's no wonder that it’s the chosen setting for many movies and urban legends. Every single day, peop...
Window To The Soul
25 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a reason the eyes are considered the windows to the soul. In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a tale about a doll with oddly realistic...
Mysteries from Mexico (Part 2)
18 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Sapphire receives a lot of mysterious stories from listeners in Mexico, and so we've decided to dedicate another episode to this marvelous country. Fi...
Fatal Friendship
11 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The concept of making friends is kind of odd if you think about it. You meet a total stranger, and you both mutually decide to build a relationship. I...
Breaking and Entering
04 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Before listening to this episode, we recommend double checking that the doors in your house are locked. Assuming that nothing’s already inside. Firs...
Cursed
21 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe in curses? Do you think that misfortune is random? Or can be caused by someone? Today’s episode is all about curses. First, Sapphire ...
Deaducation
16 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's stories are all about the bizarre things that can happen at school, and the unsettling truths that you may learn about yourself. First, Sapphi...
Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you remember the book series "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark?" Our first story is an edited version of "The Drum." Then, Sapphire chats with Cod...
Terrifying Travel
30 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Traveling is a wonderful privilege if you’re able to afford it. But sometimes, heading into the unknown can be nothing like you were planning. That’...
Flesh and Blood
23 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is filled with ravenous monsters - both human and non-human. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a family who lets a mysterious salesm...
Shoot The Messenger
16 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever received a message that you thought you were better off never knowing? Today's episode is all about unwanted messages that disrupt our l...
Sounds and Silence
09 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode, Sapphire shares stories about ominous sounds and the dangers of silence. First, we’ll visit a summer camp where an outspoken g...
Haunted Objects
01 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you believe inanimate objects can be haunted? If not, this episode might change your mind. First, Sapphire shares the true story of a girl whose st...
Highway To Hell
26 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Buckle up - today's episode is all about the unexpected things that can happen in your car. First, Sapphire shares a modern retelling of a popular urb...
Blood is Thicker Than Water (Part 2)
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is about families, and stories passed down from generation to generation. First, Sapphire shares the struggle of a young girl to gain ...
The Deep End
12 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're diving into the deep end. First, Sapphire shares a story about the mythical Kelpie. Then, guest storyteller Andrew Tate (host of the Let'...
Open Wide
05 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Open wide for today's episode, with stories that take place in the middle of nowhere, or about what's behind the closed door, or what's crawling in yo...
Filipino Fear
26 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We just launched a new animated short on Youtube.com/Snarled that takes place in the Philippines! So for today's episode, Sapphire will be sharing her...
The Art of the Kill
19 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's stories are all about art. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a boy who discovers that his artistic gift is really a curse. Then, you'l...
Close Encounters
12 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode contains true stories from people who have had close encounters of a strange kid. First, Sapphire shares a tale from a firefighter in ...
Sick
05 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
If you hate hospitals, today's episode will leave you feeling a little sick. First, Sapphire shares a mother's story about her son who's been tormente...
Smoke and Mirrors
29 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode will make you think twice before looking into a mirror again. First, Sapphire shares her cousin's experience playing the infamous game...
Tasty Terror
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode will either leave you sick to your stomach or hungry for more. First, Sapphire shares a story about a ravenous beast that's been unleashe...
Stories from South & Southeast Asia
15 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, Sapphire takes you all over South & Southeast Asia to hear stories submitted by listeners. First stop is Indonesia where a young girl's friends...
Til Death Do Us Part
08 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today you are cordially invited to a dead wedding. These are stories about brides and grooms, and what goes wrong when you love someone to death. Firs...
Holiday Hell
25 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Merry Christmas, adings! Today's episode is all about this magical and hellish time of year. First, Sapphire shares a cautionary tale about a popular ...
The UK Creeps
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode takes place in the United Kingdom. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a girl’s imaginary friend named Tom. Then, she expl...
Burn
11 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode is all about the terrifying element of fire. First, Sapphire tells the true story of a girl with special gifts. Then, she shares a...
Death By Doppelganger
04 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode will leave you seeing double. Sapphire shares a true encounter from a young teen working late one night at a fast food chain, a cautio...
Creepy Little Thing Called Love
27 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is all about love...and the terrifying lengths some will go for it. Sapphire shares a famous ghost story from Thailand, explains the ru...
A Deadly Sin
20 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sapphire shares stories about the root of all evil: greed. Listen to an old urban legend from Spain, ride along a late night delivery...
Someone's Taking Over My Body
13 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sapphire tells the tale of Lisanne, a young girl who believes the spirit of a boy is trying to take over her body. Then, she chats with Jon Braver, di...
Mysteries from Mexico
06 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sapphire takes you to Mexico, where you will eat pozole, meet the lady in white, investigate a strange mattress, and learn about La Llorona. Learn mor...
Stories From India
30 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sapphire shares stories from our Indian listeners. Tune in to learn about the Chalava, a mysterious haunted house, the urban legend o...
Ghosts of War
23 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sapphire takes you to haunted battlefields all over the world. First in Bulgaria, where Vasil has a close encounter with the legendar...
Blood is Thicker Than Water
16 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sapphire tells the true story of a family who becomes mysteriously cursed in their home. Then, she shares 4 more tales about famili...
What You Can't See
09 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Sapphire tells the true story of a nurse who can't understand why her co-workers don't like being around her. Then, she shares five m...