True Scary Stories

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Dare to listen? True Scary Stories brings you face-to-face with the chilling unknown, where every shadow holds a secret and every whisper could be real. Prepare for a daily dose of genuine terror as we delve into bone-chilling tales of the supernatural, unexplained phenomena, and terrifying encounters that defy logic. This is your ultimate destination for authentic horror stories and paranormal experiences shared by those who lived them. True Scary Stories delivers fresh episodes every single day, Monday through Sunday, dropping precisely at 4:00 AM. You’ll find new, terrifying accounts waiting for you to start your day with a jolt. Perfect for anyone fascinated by ghost stories, cryptids, UFO sightings, and creepy pasta, or those who simply crave a good scare. If you love to explore the darker side of reality and ponder what truly lurks beyond our understanding, you’ve found your next obsession. Tune in and let the fear take hold.

  1. 1d ago

    The Bradshaw Haunting: She Saw It First

    The Bradshaw Haunting: She Saw It First On September 29, 2023, police found a man covered in blood, armed, and with a carved staff, answering his door in Bradshaw, Texas. They were there for a welfare check on his 79-year-old grandmother, Evelyn Kirkwood, and a report of gunshots. But what did Evelyn, dying and barely able to move, see in that house for weeks before her grandson did? In this episode, we delve into the chilling events at 3324 Wilmore Lane, exploring the inexplicable occurrences that led to a shocking confrontation. Discover the unsettling details of a haunting that began with a dying woman's visions and escalated into a terrifying reality. Person: Tommy Kirkwood Age: 38 Location: Bradshaw, Texas Date: September 29, 2023 Object: Smith and Wesson .22 caliber pistol - Tommy Kirkwood was found with blood-soaked clothes, a gun, and a wooden staff. - Evelyn Kirkwood, 79, had been seeing a "dark mass, shapeless" for weeks. - The entity evolved from a "shapeless" form to one with a "small head" and then a "hood." - Tommy first saw a "large, misshapen outline" on the night of September 27. - The house at 3324 Wilmore Lane had a persistent, unexplainable "rotting" smell. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  2. 2d ago

    They Took Him In His Own Clothes

    They Took Him In His Own Clothes In this episode, we delve into a chilling account of a man's memory, reconstructing a voice transmission broadcasting beyond Neptune. Discover the terrifying details of the Labyrinth, an experiment where survival means reaching the center, and the impossible choices Jamie faced within its walls. Person: Jamie Status: Combat veteran, unhoused Location: Underpass, then a steel cell Object: White tunic Event: Disappearance and experiment - Jamie woke in his own worn jacket and boots, with a neat white tunic folded beside him. - The cell was roughly three meters by three meters, with steel walls and a deep red light. - A flat, mechanical voice announced, "You are the subject of an experiment. This is the Labyrinth." - Jamie encountered a wall of fire that advanced methodically, forcing him to run through a self-opening door. - He found two machetes and a translucent, humming firearm, choosing only the machetes before facing "the competitor." Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  3. 3d ago

    The Ranger's Voice: It Came From Below

    The Ranger's Voice: It Came From Below A man disappeared into the earth, a cabin was swallowed whole, and the only two witnesses were labeled "emotionally disturbed." What truly happened in The Preserve in the summer of 2012, and why does one detail still haunt Max? In this episode, we explore the unsettling events that unfolded when two forestry students ventured into The Preserve. From strange movements in the dark to an impossible sound, this story delves into the unexplained disappearance of a ranger and the unsettling truth behind the official report. Case: Disappearance Location: The Preserve Year: 2012 Witnesses: Max, Lily Status: Unexplained - Max, a forestry student, had spent more nights sleeping on bare ground than in a proper bed. - Lily, a classmate, had green eyes that tended to settle on things longer than most people's did. - The ranger they met was of medium build, middle-aged, with mud-caked boots. - Max saw something roughly the size of a soccer ball move at ground level and drop vertically into the earth. - Lily felt something large press against her tent, like the base of a thick rope dragging along the fabric. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  4. 4d ago

    The Antlion of Sturgeon: My Brother's Coffin, Empty

    The Antlion of Sturgeon: My Brother's Coffin, Empty A diary begins with four words no living person should be able to write: "I am, by all accounts, dead already." The man who wrote them believed he was already dead, and what he buried in the nights that followed may prove he was right. What truly happened in the village of Sturgeon? In this episode, we delve into the chilling diary of Phineas A. Gerhardt, the cemetery keeper of Sturgeon, whose entries describe a profound sense of lifelessness and the unsettling events that followed the arrival of a mysterious stranger. Discover the secrets of the Antlion of Sturgeon and the dark history of the Gerhardt family. Case: The Antlion of Sturgeon Person: Phineas A. Gerhardt Location: Village of Sturgeon Object: Diary Event: Arrival of a stranger - Phineas A. Gerhardt believed his body had ceased vital functions without his awareness. - The cemetery was located at the outermost edge of Sturgeon, separated by black walnut trees. - The mausoleum Phineas used had two rows of empty stone shelves and a packed earth floor. - The village newspaper attributed strange events to a figure called "The Antlion of Sturgeon." - Phineas's youngest sibling, a twin, was "taken" from the family home around age fifteen. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  5. 5d ago

    The Kid: They Never Found a Body

    The Kid: They Never Found a Body A midnight shriek, a guard's scream, and a body eaten alive in C-pod. Fifteen years later, the wind still sounds the same to a man who survived maximum security and a horror that defies explanation. What truly happened the night the power went out? In this episode, we hear a firsthand account of a terrifying event inside a maximum-security prison. The narrator recounts the chilling story of "The Kid," a new inmate whose arrival coincided with a series of inexplicable and gruesome incidents, culminating in a lockdown and an unforgettable night of terror. Case: The Kid Location: C-pod, Maximum Security Prison Event: Unexplained deaths and violence Witness: Former inmate Status: Unresolved - A guard named Ainsley screamed for his mother while something ate him alive. - Stutters was found dead in his bunk, full of stab wounds from a shiv made of melted plastic bags. - Holbrook, a large and predatory inmate, was found on a gurney with his face stripped to bone and sinew. - The Kid, soaked in blood, was strapped to a transport dolly, leaving a trail down the corridor. - Mikey, a trigger man with six confirmed murders, was visibly frightened when discussing The Kid. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  6. 6d ago

    The Boy Who Promised Won't Hurt

    The Boy Who Promised Won't Hurt A wooden box sits in a Montana evidence room, unopened for thirty years, holding the secret of what happened in Walder Forest. A ten-year-old boy, found with surgical scars and a chilling two-word promise, drew pictures of a cabin, knives, and a woman labeled "mother." What unspeakable horror did he witness? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling events of October 1993, when Sheriff's Deputy Harold Dawson and his team searched Walder Forest for answers. We explore the strange atmosphere of the forest, the discovery of an archaic cabin with a razor-wire snare, and the terrifying disappearance of a deputy. Case: Walder Forest Incident Date: Autumn 1993 Location: Clark County, Montana Personnel: Harold Dawson, Jackson Shaw, Chris Stutson, Dean Terry, Lewis Watts Status: Unresolved - A wooden box has been in the Clark County Sheriff's Department evidence room for thirty years. - A ten-year-old boy was found with surgical scars indicating the removal of a kidney, spleen, and part of a liver. - The boy's vocabulary was reduced to approximately a dozen words, including "Won't hurt." - A search team of five men entered Walder Forest, experiencing unusual sound and temperature changes. - A razor-wire snare, man-sized, was discovered near the path to an archaic hunting cabin. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  7. Nov 1

    The Elmwood House: He Painted His Own End

    The Elmwood House: He Painted His Own End Martin Pikman bought Elmwood House to paint a dream of his own death, a vision he'd carried since age fifteen. But when investigators found the finished canvas in the attic, it depicted something that hadn't happened yet. What chilling premonition did Martin capture on his final artwork? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling story of Martin Pikman, an artist who returned to his childhood home in Barton, Cheshire, to confront a recurring dream. We explore the strange silence of Gunner's Cloth, the ancient woodland surrounding Elmwood House, and the new, terrifying dreams that began to plague Martin, hinting at a reality far more sinister than he could have imagined. Person: Martin Pikman Location: Elmwood House, Gunner's Cloth, Barton, Cheshire, England Age: 36 Occupation: Painter Dream Origin: Age 15 - Martin Pikman bought Elmwood House to paint a dream of his own death. - The finished painting, found in the attic, depicted an event that had not yet occurred. - Martin was 36 years old when he returned to Barton, a small town in Cheshire. - His recurring dream, since age 15, showed him on a stone slab surrounded by pale figures. - Elmwood House had no electricity; Martin used oil lamps and candles. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

  8. Oct 31

    Thanksgiving Dinner: The 300-Year Family Contract

    Thanksgiving Dinner: The 300-Year Family Contract For over three centuries, an American family has upheld a chilling Thanksgiving tradition: a yearly human hunt. What began as a desperate act of survival in 1721 evolved into a binding contract with a mysterious entity, promising prosperity and protection in exchange for a horrific price. What did Avery Hunter do at Thanksgiving dinner, and what impossible choice now faces the current generation? In this episode, we uncover the unsettling history of the Hunter family, from Hank Hunter's fateful encounter with a creature named Nod to the generations bound by an unbreakable pact. Explore the "Luck of Nod" that shielded them from disaster, and the grim consequences for any Hunter who dared to defy the contract. Person: Hank Hunter Creature: Nod Location: Ohio territory Event: First hunt in November 1721 Duration: Over 300 years - Hank Hunter, facing starvation, hunted a stranger in November 1721. - A creature named Nod offered a contract: one human hunt every November for protection and prosperity. - The contract, described as over 7,000 characters of cramped cursive, bound Hank's entire bloodline. - The Hunter family founded the town of Huntersville and were known for their extraordinary "luck." - Maria Hunter, who eloped in 1889, died with her husband and unborn child in a house fire after leaving the family before November. Tired of ads? Listen to this podcast and 200+ more ad-free on OBOMEDIA. Try it free for 7 days, cancel anytime: https://obomedia.com/en/gratis?ref=desc-7137602 OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created by an independent creator of the OBOMEDIA Network, who owns and is solely responsible for this content. All rights reserved. Reproduction or commercial use without the creator's written permission is prohibited. Business: business@obomedia.com.

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Dare to listen? True Scary Stories brings you face-to-face with the chilling unknown, where every shadow holds a secret and every whisper could be real. Prepare for a daily dose of genuine terror as we delve into bone-chilling tales of the supernatural, unexplained phenomena, and terrifying encounters that defy logic. This is your ultimate destination for authentic horror stories and paranormal experiences shared by those who lived them. True Scary Stories delivers fresh episodes every single day, Monday through Sunday, dropping precisely at 4:00 AM. You’ll find new, terrifying accounts waiting for you to start your day with a jolt. Perfect for anyone fascinated by ghost stories, cryptids, UFO sightings, and creepy pasta, or those who simply crave a good scare. If you love to explore the darker side of reality and ponder what truly lurks beyond our understanding, you’ve found your next obsession. Tune in and let the fear take hold.

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  • Creator
    Creator at Obomedia
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    143
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    © 2026 OBOMEDIA Creators
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