The Warning Woods | Horror Stories
Episodes
4NTok
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A desperate man on the lam wakes to a nightmare situation after falling into the sights of a deranged serial killer... Patreon: patreon.com/thewa...
Sam's Angel
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
NOTE: Some listeners may find this story triggering. See below for specific content warnings (may contain spoilers). A boy asks an unsettling questio...
A Strange Incident At Jon's Apartment
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Cadwell returns from a dream marine biology expedition only to find an unsettling nightmare unfolding in his apartment... Patreon: patre...
The Fate #15: The Kott House (Part 2)
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The team continues their investigation of the infamous haunted house and is forced to confront the strange behavior of one of their own... Note: This...
The Fate #15: The Kott House (Part 1)
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This is not a typical episode of The Warning Woods, but rather a continuation of a much longer story called The Fate that I've been telling over...
The Dog Walker
01 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An twelve-year-old boy's dog walking route is interrupted by a series of earthquakes that open a hole into a subterranean world... Original dog photo...
Dot Your Eyes
24 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Iowa man recalls growing up with a serial killer on the prowl... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Only a Shadow
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An author struggles to differentiate his imagination from the real world... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
The Stench (Part 2)
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
This is part two of a two-part story. I recommend you listen to part one (released on January 6th) before starting this episode. Part One synopsis: A...
The Stench (Part 1)
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A mother battles stress from all sides following rocky divorce that leaves her youngest son feeling helpless. A strange odor begins to permeate the ho...
The Fate 14: The Escape of Uno Doe
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Note: This is not a typical episode of The Warning Woods, but rather a continuation of a much longer story I've sporadically visited over the past thr...
Town, NM: The First Step
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You asked, so here's a follow-up to last week's story! - Miles Listen to the transcripts from Brother's (formerly known as Aiden Norme) chats with hi...
Town, NM
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This story freaked me out while I was writing it. I hope you enjoy it! - Miles A man known to himself and others only as Brother goes about his daily...
The Spell
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young boy notices a strange figure on a FaceTime call with his mother that seems linked to a terrifying moment from his past... Patreon: patreo...
Pages from C11
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Notes recovered from a supermax cell reveal the dark truth about what's going on inside the windowless prison... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningw...
Grandpa Was a Big Man
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A grandson receives a touching heirloom after his grandfather's funeral. His plans to grieve privately change when he's attacked in his motel room... ...
Nightmare City
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A mother is curious about the dream-based video game her son is developing that bears strange similarities to her own nightmares... Patreon: patr...
Halloween Special 2025: The Crutchfield Estate Act III
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! This is part three of a three part story. Make sure you listen to each part in order for the full story! Synopsis: A mysterious ma...
Halloween Special 2025: The Crutchfield Estate Act II
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! This is part two of a three part story that will conclude on October 31st, Halloween. Make sure you listen to each part in order for ...
Halloween Special 2025: The Crutchfield Estate Act I
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween! This is part one of a three part story that will conclude on October 31st, Halloween. Make sure you listen to each part in order for ...
Screams
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A trio of hikers along the Appalachian Trail hear distant screams in the night... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Betreugor
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A well meaning brother is not sure his sister is being honest about the strange noises and occurrences in her basement... Patreon: patreon.com/th...
The Case of Melinda Torré
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a well-known librarian mysteriously disappears during a storm, her fate is revealed through a series of eyewitness accounts and security footage...
Whatever Creates Ghosts
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Listener discretion advised. Specific content warnings can be found at the bottom of this description. A father is at a loss for what to do when he w...
Return to Proudie: Part 3
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WARNINGWOODS and use code WARNINGWOODS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineu...
Return to Proudie: Part 2
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/WARNINGWOODS and use code WARNINGWOODS and get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup! ...
Return to Proudie: Part 1
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Attempting to rebuild herself and discover her purpose, Crystal Jennings returns to her hometown of Proudie, Indiana--ground zero for the infamous Owl...
The Elevator
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You procure a new office building with a problematic elevator that always returns to the basement when not in use... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarn...
Donors
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two recently-divorced women leave the country on a hiking trip which goes awry after they discover a trail of polaroids in the woods... Patreon: ...
The Intelligence
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young boy decades in the future wrestles with confusing feelings during a history lesson... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Preying Mantis
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a family moves into a new neighborhood, they are warned about a pervasive rumor spread by other children on the street... Patreon: patreon.c...
The Bone Ladder
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A caver finds himself trapped with only one unusual way out and a seemingly simple choice to make... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Me...
The Goodwill Haunting
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Whitney Brothers return for a spontaneous investigation at their local thrift store! If you have not listened to previous Whitney Brothers stories...
Teufelsspiegel
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When his dog runs away, Chris Gilbert must follow him into the woods, which are reportedly haunted by shape-shifters... Listener discretion advised. ...
Inescapable
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man is hiding in his bedroom after ghosts enter his apartment... Listener discretion advised. Find specific content warnings at the bottom of this ...
Waiting to Surface
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A couple visits a house they mistakenly invested in and make a bizarre discovery in the garage which may explain some of the weird things they've been...
The Book Tower
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A detective investigating a death at a historic mansion uncovers a deeper mystery surrounding the ghost of its previous owner... Patreon: patreon...
Dark Part Below
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A man wakes up on his solo camping trip and can't control his own body... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Legs
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bored office worker is given a special task in the attic of his building. He opens a window to let some light in and receives a bizarre surprise... ...
The Lucas County Incident
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a traffic stop goes wrong, a local sheriff is thrown into an existential nightmare... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
An Intrusion
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a traumatic home invasion, a couple struggles to deal with the emotional fallout while strange happenings occur around their new home... Listen...
Little Treats
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A newcomer to the neighborhood's life changes when a deranged man from the woods interrupts a backyard barbecue... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwo...
The Appointment
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gabby Ponds returns! After the harrowing night at the Hotel Mosse, she seeks therapy to help her process her resurfaced past. To best enjoy this st...
Supernova
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The search for his greatest idea leads a writer to his untimely demise... Listener discretion advised. Find specific content warnings at the bottom o...
Point B
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When his older brother doesn't show up after his kayaking trip, a young man goes searching for him through the wetlands at night...Inspired by The Wil...
(Feed Swap) Fear Daily: Together | Gumdrops
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fear Daily takes you into the shadows of the past, unearthing the 1990's most terrifying tales of monsters, madness, and life after death. Join us as ...
The Punishment
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a fatal car accident, a vengeful father seeks justice for his dead son... Listener discretion advised. Find specific content warnings at the bo...
Garden South
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sinister spirit haunts a dilapidated apartment complex every night. The residents and witnesses speak out... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/...
The Hatchery - Part 2
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Part 2 of he latest installment in the Crystal Jennings saga. PLEASE LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST! Although this story can be enjoyed on its own, I recom...
The Hatchery - Part 1
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The latest installment in the Crystal Jennings saga...Stay tuned for part two coming next week! Although this story can be enjoyed on its own, I re...
(Feed Swap) The Ghost Story Guys - Haunting in Lock-Up
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Ghost Story Guys is hosted by author Brennan Storr and Paul Bestall. Brennan and Paul tell true life stories of the strange and unusual, then try ...
Th'tuhl
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A young family moves into a neighborhood without realizing it is plagued by an ancient legend... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Angel or Demon
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stranded during a winter storm, two nurses are forced to seek shelter at a remote house with a strange man and his hostile pet... Patreon: patreon.c...
The Strange Shifter
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On vacation, a father starts behaving strangely. His family doesn't realize what is happening until it is too late... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarnin...
Griever's Garage
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can a killer be tamed? One therapist believes they can be and secretly hosts a support group for them in his garage. The men spill their darkest secre...
The Dog House
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A five-year-old girl complains about a "dark monster" that harasses her at night. Her parents' attempt to curb her fear quickly backfires... Patreon:...
Carnival
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police officers searching for teenagers who snuck away from home stumble into a life-altering nightmare... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Mer...
An Introduction
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Two paranormal experts attempt to help a young woman come to grips with her latent abilities... BEFORE LISTENING: I highly recommend listening to the...
Embers
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman living alone in the mountains struggling to keep her fire alight is visited by something from beyond... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods...
The Pool Witch
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brothers on a treasure hunt uncover a local secret... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewa...
Into the Woods #32: The Warning Woods
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Yesterday's story was one of the most important stories on the podcast thus far, so I'm making the first half of the Patreon episode public. I do a de...
The Warning Woods (story)
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
To begin the new year, I am introducing what might be considered the backbone of the entire Warning Woods universe. It includes the long-awaited retur...
The Regulars
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man is invited to sit wit the morning coffee group at his local coffee shop as they share their personal stories... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarning...
Clausophobia
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A young boy is told he's having nightmares when he begins waking up to seeing a man dressed as Santa Clause in his room at night. He doesn't believe h...
The Ocean
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A seaman aboard a bulk carrier has an otherworldly encounter...or is it? Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Squash
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A rural family returns from church one Sunday to find a squash with a distressing expression drawn on it sitting on their porch. When more squashes be...
Monti's Bar and Grill
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A burnt out fast food worker skips work in pursuit of an unknown next step. He stumbles into a rural bar and grill that happens to have a hiring sign....
Hello Winston
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A young boy moves into a new home with an apparent ant infestation, but more concerning, messages begin appearing on his Etch A Sketch overnight... Pa...
Look Closer
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Friends on a long hike make a horrific discovery at the same time one of them goes missing... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
The House Across the Water: Chapter 5 (Halloween Special 2024)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Halloween. This is the final chapter. If you missed the previous chapters, be sure to go back and listen to each chapter in order. Enjoy! Synop...
The House Across the Water: Chapter 4 (Halloween Special 2024)
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is chapter four of five. One chapter will be released each day until the story concludes on Halloween. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a c...
The House Across the Water: Chapter 3 (Halloween Special 2024)
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is chapter three of five. One chapter will be released each day until the story concludes on Halloween. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a ...
The House Across the Water: Chapter 2 (Halloween Special 2024)
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is chapter two of five. One chapter will be released each day until the story concludes on Halloween. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss a ch...
The House Across the Water: Chapter 1 (Halloween Special 2024)
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's finally time for the 2024 Halloween Special! This is chapter one of five. One chapter will be released each day until the story concludes on Hall...
Dottie
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A foster child struggles to find her place in a new family when she finds herself caught between her paranormally oppressed foster brother and his pro...
Unit 34
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A security guard is nervous after participating in an under-the-table deal, but soon getting fired is the least of his concerns... Patreon: patreon.c...
The Snake Witch
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A strange new neighbor moves in behind a single mother and her two boys... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
Corrupted
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A location scouter discovers an abandoned town in rural Iowa. He makes a dark discovery in the town's crumbling church... Patreon: patreon.com/thewar...
Guilty Conscience
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An inexplicable night turns terrifying after a neighbor's knock on the door... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ...
The Hiker
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strange social media posts raise alerts for the friends and family of a solo hiker on the North Country Trail... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/...
Sleepwalking
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A man reflects on a harrowing night with his little brother who's night terrors evolve into something much more serious... Patreon: patreon.com/thewar...
The Calm After
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you're a new listener, please note this is not my usual type of story. Today we are branching away from traditional horror to tell a story that's b...
The Chord (Revisited)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week I've reimagined and rewritten one my original stories, The Chord. Whether you've heard the original or not, I hope you enjoy this new versio...
Creepypasta
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Three middle school students try to pull a prank on a teacher. It doesn't work as intended, but has lasting consequences... Patreon: patreon.com/thewa...
The Harmony Hellion
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A mother brings her unconscious son to the emergency room. Staff are concerned when the boy won't wake up, but the real fear begins after he wakes up....
Cernunnos
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A little boy's remote control plane gets caught in a tree, but mysteriously returns to his doorstep. He and his cousin suspect something is strange ab...
Grin (Revisited)
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few weeks, I will be rewriting some of my original stories that were not necessarily fully developed when I released them. Even if you'r...
Spotlight (Revisited)
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few weeks, I will be rewriting some of my original stories that were not necessarily fully developed when I released them. Even if you'r...
Piglet
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A delivery of young pigs to a hog farm goes horribly wrong... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https:...
Banshee (Revisited) & The Drawing (Re-recorded)
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few weeks, I will be rewriting some of my original stories that were not necessarily fully developed when I released them. Even if you'r...
The Letter (Revisited)
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Over the next few weeks, I will be rewriting some of my original stories that were not necessarily fully developed when I released them. Even if you'r...
Jealousy
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Chicago artist develops a rivalry with a fellow painter... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https:/...
The Subway
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lobbyist experiences unexplainable anomalies during what he thinks is a normal trip to his subway station... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ M...
Carter's Story
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Something comes to haunt a boy and his grandmother... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewar...
Old Dog
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A retired detective notices a teenager in his neighborhood has gone missing right after an apparent serial killer starts killing... Patreon: www.patre...
Diaboli Forest
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Clayton and Devon go on a mission to discover the secret reason the Catholic Church secures a private forrest in New York. Patreon: www.patreon.com/th...
Clay
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A young boy finds a friend for his mother...but he has far more sinister intentions motivating his actions. Merch: ...
The Squatter
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A recent divorce is offered a place to live on one dangerous condition... Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopif...
An Overnight Visit
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A light in the sky signals a terrifying weekend for a group of young teens at summer camp... Merch: https://thewa...
Take My Place
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A dark secret is unearthed when an elementary school time capsule is opened after fifty years underground... Merch: ...