Are You Sleeping? A Horror Story Podcast

Radiant Voices Media
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All things that happen have a completely reasonable explanation right? But what if they don't? Join host Jordan Disanjh as he goes through the completely strange and supernatural. Every week Jordan dives into a new chilling story covering true crime, folklore, paranormal activity, real life experiences and so much more!

  1. 11/26/2025

    29. Whispers in the Sea of Trees: The Haunting of Aokigahara

    Step into the darkness of Japan’s most chilling forest Aokigahara, also known as The Sea of Trees.In this episode, we explore the forest’s tragic past, its terrifying reputation, and the paranormal encounters that have turned it into one of the most haunted places in the world. From ancient legends to modern ghost sightings, “Whispers in the Sea of Trees” uncovers the hidden stories that lurk beneath the canopy.If you crave atmospheric horror, true hauntings, and unsettling history… this episode will stay with you long after you stop listening. ✨ What You’ll Hear in This Episode The origins of Aokigahara in Japanese mythology and the legend of the vengeful spirits The forest’s connection to ubasute, abandonment rituals, and centuries-old folklore The tragic rise of Aokigahara as a modern suicide site First-hand accounts from hikers and search teams who’ve heard screams, whispers, and footsteps in empty woods Stories of people who felt followed, watched, or lured off trails Why compasses fail, why people get lost, and how the forest seems to shift Paranormal encounters that have terrified locals, tourists, and investigators The chilling silence at the forest’s edge — and why locals refuse to enter after dusk A hiker who heard a woman crying for help… but found no one The search-and-rescue volunteer who saw a shadow figure standing between the trees Abandoned tents, strange symbols, and offerings left deep in the forest Why many believe Aokigahara holds the energy of thousands of lost soulsFollow & Subscribe📧 Contact Don’t miss new weekly nightmares.Follow Are You Sleeping? The Horror Story Podcast on your favourite platform for dark history, disturbing legends, and chilling true hauntings. Have a haunted story or terrifying location we should feature?Message us on socials or email the show we love hearing from our listeners.

    14 min

  2. 10/22/2025

    28. Room 208: The Hotel Room That No One Will Stay In

    What would you do if one room in your hotel refused to stay quiet? In this chilling episode, we dive into two real Reddit stories that have terrified thousands one from a hotel owner who’s convinced Room 208 is haunted, and another from a couple who stayed there and experienced something they’ll never forget. Guests report waking to shadow figures standing over them. Cleaning staff refuse to enter alone. Objects vanish, lights flicker, and something behind the closet door seems… alive. The owner has tried everything rewiring, blessings, even closing the room but the strange activity keeps getting worse. Join us as we explore these first-hand paranormal encounters, the eerie similarities between the stories, and what might really be happening inside this haunted hotel room. Is it energy left behind from the past or something darker that doesn’t want to leave? If you love real horror stories, haunted hotel mysteries, and true paranormal encounters, this is one episode you don’t want to miss. Follow us on instagram! https://www.instagram.com/areyousleepingpodcast/ All sounds from zapsplat.com and filmora pro

    21 min

  3. 10/08/2025

    27. the hotel room was cheap for a reason

    In this spine-tingling episode of Are You Sleeping, we explore three chilling true stories that will keep you wide awake. From a budget hotel with a sinister secret, to a ghostly child who intervenes in a moment of danger, to a grandfather’s haunting tale passed down through generationsthese stories from Reddit’s paranormal corners will leave you questioning what lies beyond. 👻 Stories Featured The Hotel Room Was Cheap for a ReasonA traveler books a cheap hotel for the night—but soon realizes the room came with an unexpected presence that refused to stay quiet. Ghost Boy Saves My LifeA chilling encounter turns life-saving when a mysterious ghostly boy appears in the right place at the right time. This Is a Story My Grandpa Swore Was TrueA grandfather’s lifelong belief in a supernatural experience leaves his family wondering if the veil between worlds is thinner than we think. These true paranormal accounts were originally shared by Reddit users from r/Paranormal and r/Ghoststories, where real people document their unexplained encounters. In this episode, we read, react, and explore the eerie details behind each one. The Hotel Room Was Cheap for a Reason – r/Paranormal Ghost Boy Saves My Life – r/Ghoststories This Is a Story My Grandpa Swore Was True – r/Ghoststories If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to follow Are You Sleeping wherever you get your podcasts.Share it with a friend who loves a good ghost story—or someone who swears they don’t believe... until the lights go out. Follow @areyousleepingpodcast on instagram for more episodes, behind-the-scenes updates, and upcoming listener story features.

    31 min

  4. 10/01/2025

    26. Tragedy in the Trees: The Dark History of Slaughter Falls

    Hidden just outside Brisbane is a place with a name that chills the spine: Slaughter Falls. But the truth is stranger than the myths. Named after city clerk James Cameron Slaughter, this creek has seen more than its share of shadows—tragic shootings in the 1920s, wartime secrets hidden in the hills of Mount Coot-tha, and even the discovery of unidentified human remains in 2017. In this episode, we explore the layered history, eerie folklore, and lingering mysteries of Slaughter Falls. From Aboriginal origins and WWII bunkers to ghost stories whispered by hikers, this episode asks: why does this place feel so heavy… and what does it still remember? 👉 If you enjoy the show, make sure to follow us on Instagram @areyousleepingpodcast for behind-the-scenes content and episode updates.👉 Share this episode to your socials and tag us—we love seeing your reactions and theories! 🔗 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

    16 min

  5. 12/01/2024

    25. Monte Crisco Homestead

    Today we dive into New south wales Australia's most haunted building the Monte Crisco Homestead! Story sources: https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/monte-cristo-homestead-in-junee-new-south-wales-australia https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/s/oXSYf6wlU3 https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/s/K6eXjTGx21 9ddqx5zw '9ddqx5zw'

    35 min

  6. 05/20/2024

    24. The Late Night Uber Ride

    I am running 7 Back to back marathons this July for the Charity Bravehearts! You can donate to the Bravehearts charity here, Bravehearts works to educate, rehabilitate and prevent child sexual abuse : ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://fundraise.bravehearts.org.au/fundraisers/JordanD/777national2024⁠⁠⁠⁠ Are You Sleeping - A True Horror Story Podcast is a Radiant Voices Media Production. Be sure to head to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠for a bonus story! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the shows ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $4.99 a month! https://patreon.com/user?u=99150560 All Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Sources https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1bojt2w/creepy_angry_man_in_the_forest_after_stargazing/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1bj2hpq/scary_uber_experience/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1bf9lph/creepy_high_school_teacher/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1bfmqkz/my_first_memory_is_the_time_i_was_almost/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/creepyencounters/comments/1bcr9xc/customer_barely_escaped_an_aggressive_harrasser/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

    29 min

  7. 04/01/2024

    23. The Lonely Senior

    Are You Sleeping - A True Horror Story Podcast is a Radiant Voices Media Production. Be sure to head to the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠for a bonus story! ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠⁠ to the shows ⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $4.99 a month! https://patreon.com/user?u=99150560 All Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com Sources https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/18h3fa4/the_woman/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/18e6pbw/the_lonely_senior/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/18ciexk/my_haunted_house/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

    22 min

  8. 11/27/2023

    22. The Moon Man

    During todays episode Jordan shares some stories about real life paranormal events! Are You Sleeping - A True Horror Story Podcast is a Radiant Voices Media Production. Be sure to head to the ⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠for a bonus story! ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe⁠⁠⁠ to the shows ⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠ for as little as $4.99 a month! https://patreon.com/user?u=99150560 All Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.com   Be sure to follow the show's instagram for photos related to each episode!  https://www.instagram.com/areyousleepingpodcast/ sources https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/180542d/haunted_by_a_very_big_ghost/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/17zhi2c/the_ghost_of_a_man_who_committed_suicide_at_my/ https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/17so10x/chapstick/

    30 min
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All things that happen have a completely reasonable explanation right? But what if they don't? Join host Jordan Disanjh as he goes through the completely strange and supernatural. Every week Jordan dives into a new chilling story covering true crime, folklore, paranormal activity, real life experiences and so much more!

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