Skinwalker: Horror Stories

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What would you do if something in the dark could imitate what feels familiar without truly being human? Skinwalker Horror Stories brings you unsettling tales built around terrifying encounters with strange figures that seem to cross the line between person and predator. We explore stories where fear grows from uncertainty. You may recognize a voice that should not be there or notice a presence behaving almost correctly. We keep the tension focused on one disturbing question: what happens when you cannot trust what you see? We publish new episodes every day so you can return to a different encounter and another mystery waiting in the darkness. Each story gives us a new way to explore the fear surrounding skinwalker legends while giving you another reason to keep listening. The most frightening moment may not be when something appears. It may be when you realize it has been watching long enough to know how to seem familiar, and you still have to discover what is actually standing there. :::

  1. 1h ago

    The Rockefeller Who Vanished: Eaten by a Tribe

    The Rockefeller Who Vanished: Eaten by a Tribe In July 2003, a ski resort employee found a perfectly preserved young man's face in the Stubai Glacier, staring up as if he had simply stopped. This was Duncan McPherson, 23, frozen in time for 14 years, but the evidence surrounding his disappearance dismantles every rational explanation. What happened to Duncan McPherson on the Stubai Glacier? In this episode, we explore the baffling case of Duncan McPherson, a promising athlete who vanished in the Austrian Alps in 1989. We delve into the strange details surrounding his disappearance, from a forgotten sweater to a car full of uncollected belongings, and question how a young man with a bright future could simply disappear without a trace. Person: Duncan McPherson Date: August 9, 1989 Location: Stubai Glacier, Austrian Alps Status: Missing (found 2003) Event: Disappearance - In July 2003, a ski resort employee discovered Duncan McPherson's perfectly preserved face in the Stubai Glacier. - Duncan McPherson, 23, was last seen on August 9, 1989, after a snowboard lesson on the Stubai Glacier. - He left his passport, a letter to his girlfriend, and a bag of fruit in a borrowed red car parked at the base of the mountain. - Duncan was a former NHL draft pick for the New York Islanders in 1984, set to coach professional hockey in Scotland. - The Stubai Glacier Ski Resort operates year-round at roughly ten thousand feet above sea level. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  2. 1d ago

    The Prank That Killed a Prince

    The Prank That Killed a Prince He was celebrating a $2 million real estate deal with his wife, then found cold in his bed hours later with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his system. This is the chilling story of a man with no history of drug use, and a death that investigators would spend over a year trying to understand. What happened in the hours between the celebratory toast and the 911 call? In this episode, we delve into the mysterious death of Eric Richens, a healthy 31-year-old father of three, and the details that led investigators to question everything. We explore the timeline of events on March 3, 2022, the role of an allergy shot, and the unsettling actions of his wife, Corey Richens, in the moments leading up to and following his death. Person: Eric Richens Date: March 3, 2022 Location: Utah Cause of Death: Fentanyl toxicity Business: Masonry - Eric Richens was 31 years old and ran a masonry business. - He had three sons, aged nine, seven, and five. - His wife, Corey Richens, was a self-employed real estate agent. - The couple was celebrating a potential $2 million real estate deal. - Eric was found with five times the lethal dose of fentanyl in his system. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  3. 2d ago

    The Ex-Husband's Alibi: Fainting at the Wrong Moment

    The Ex-Husband's Alibi: Fainting at the Wrong Moment A long-haul trucker vanishes in the vast Tonto National Forest, leaving behind his running semi-trailer, ten tons of cargo, and a chilling encounter with campers. What drove Devin Williams, a man with no history of mental illness or crime, to abandon his life and family in such a remote and impossible location? In this episode, we delve into the baffling disappearance of Devin Williams in 1995, exploring the strange sightings of his truck and the unsettling behavior reported by witnesses. We examine the perplexing geography of the Tonto National Forest and the discovery that, nearly two years later, would only deepen the mystery. Person: Devin Williams Date: May 28, 1995 Location: Tonto National Forest, Arizona Status: Missing, then skull found Cargo: Strawberries and lettuce - Devin Williams, 29, was a long-haul trucker from Americus, Kansas. - His 48-foot semi-trailer, carrying 10 tons of refrigerated cargo, was found mired in mud in the Tonto National Forest. - Witnesses reported seeing the truck make three passes at full speed on a narrow, unpaved forest road. - A family encountered Devin standing by his truck, speaking the words, "I didn't do it. They did." - Nearly two years later, on May 2, 1997, a human skull was found and identified as Devin Williams. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  4. 3d ago

    The Canyon's Secret: One Friend Buried Another

    The Canyon's Secret: One Friend Buried Another A 23-year-old heir to one of the world's wealthiest families vanished in the remote swamps of New Guinea, leaving behind a mystery that official reports couldn't solve. What really happened when Michael Rockefeller, son of the New York governor, disappeared into the Arafura Sea? In this episode, we delve into the perplexing disappearance of Michael Rockefeller in November 1961. We explore the official narrative of drowning versus the chilling alternative account whispered by the Asmat tribe, revealing a story that challenges everything we thought we knew. Person: Michael Rockefeller Date: November 1961 Location: Southwestern New Guinea Status: Body never found Official Conclusion: Drowned - Michael Rockefeller was 23 years old and the son of the governor of New York. - He was collecting Asmat art, specifically a "bis pole" for his father's museum. - The bis pole represented warriors killed in battle, their souls trapped until avenged. - Michael tied two empty gasoline canisters to himself for buoyancy before entering the water. - The search involved ships, helicopters, fixed-wing aircraft, and the United States Navy, finding nothing. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  5. 4d ago

    The Artist, The Sister, and Six Weeks of Silence

    The Artist, The Sister, and Six Weeks of Silence On February 12, 2017, a woman blew out a birthday candle, believing she had everything she wanted. The next morning, she became one of Southeast Asia's most wanted women, accused of assassinating a dictator's brother with a weapon so lethal a single milligram could kill a man in under twenty minutes. How could two women, unknowingly involved in a deadly prank, become international assassins? In this episode, we uncover the shocking true story of Siti Aisyah and Doan Thi Huong, two women recruited for what they believed were harmless prank videos. We explore the events leading up to the assassination of Kim Jong-nam at a crowded international airport, revealing how a weapon of mass destruction was deployed and why an entire government watched it happen. Person: Siti Aisyah Person: Doan Thi Huong Person: Kim Jong-nam Location: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Date: February 13, 2017 - Siti Aisyah was a single mother working as a masseuse in Kuala Lumpur, sending money home to her family in Indonesia. - She was recruited by a man named James to participate in hidden camera prank videos for Japanese audiences. - Doan Thi Huong, a Vietnamese woman, had previously competed in Vietnam Idol and had experience with prank videos. - The two women were recruited separately and did not know each other before the incident. - Kim Jong-nam, the victim, was the brother of a living dictator and had lived most of his adult life in exile. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  6. 5d ago

    The Blue Man: He Died in His Kitchen, No One Knew Why

    The Blue Man: He Died in His Kitchen, No One Knew Why In this episode, we delve into the chilling details of Cheryl Petrie's murder, a case that remained unsolved for fourteen years until a jailhouse conversation revealed a twisted plot. We explore the life of a dedicated mother and the dark history of her ex-husband, Roland Petrie, whose elaborate scheme to win her back ended in tragedy. Case: Cheryl Petrie Murder Date: October 15, 1988 Location: Port Orchard, Washington Cause of Death: Repeated blunt force trauma Status: Unsolved for 14 years - Cheryl Petrie, 33, worked at a Ford dealership and PJ's Market, raising two children. - Her body was found in her car trunk near Lake Union, Seattle, four days after she disappeared. - Her hands were bound with duct tape. - The case was broken open in 2002 by a jailhouse conversation between cellmates. - Roland Petrie, her ex-husband, planned a fake abduction to win her back, hiring Frederick J. McKee. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  7. 6d ago

    The Witch, The Warlock, and The Soldier's Last Meal

    The Witch, The Warlock, and The Soldier's Last Meal In August 1999, two friends from Boston embarked on a camping trip to Rattlesnake Canyon, part of Carlsbad Caverns National Park. What began as a planned overnight stay quickly turned into a desperate struggle for survival when they got lost with critically low water supplies. How could a simple wrong turn lead to such a tragic end, just minutes from safety? In this episode, we uncover the chilling details of David Coughlin and Rafi Kodakan's ill-fated adventure in the New Mexico desert. From their initial preparations to the harrowing discovery made by a park ranger, this story explores the subtle yet deadly dangers of the wilderness and the decisions that sealed their fate. Date of Discovery: August 8, 1999 Location: Rattlesnake Canyon, Carlsbad Caverns National Park Discovery: Human remains Park Ranger: Lance Matson Victims: David Coughlin, Rafi Kodakan - The campsite was only 15-20 minutes from their car, a fact neither man ever knew. - David Coughlin was 26 years old and had just been accepted into a master's program at UC Santa Barbara. - Rafi Kodakan packed only three 16-ounce bottles of water total for two men, for a trip where one gallon per person per day was recommended. - They drove over 2,000 miles from Boston to New Mexico for this trip. - The canyon is in a 47,000-acre high desert area in southeastern New Mexico. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

  8. Oct 4

    Billings: The Body Without Organs

    Billings: The Body Without Organs Police forced their way into a quiet stone house in Helmsley, North Yorkshire, only to find a scene six weeks in the making, with a smell that reached the pharmacy down the street. The woman who called for help wasn't asking for it; she was calmly explaining her sister wasn't ready to be disturbed. What could lead a family to live with such a secret? In this episode, we uncover the extraordinary life of Rina Yasutake, a Cambridge scholar who retreated from the world to create her own language and reality within the confines of her family home. We explore the events that led to a sister's unwavering belief in a "Masterpiece" and the tragic discovery that followed. Person: Rina Yasutake Age: 49 Location: Helmsley, North Yorkshire, England Date of Discovery: September 25, 2018 Condition: Deceased for six weeks - Rina Yasutake was a Cambridge scholarship recipient who spoke Greek, Latin, English, and Japanese. - She constructed an entirely new dialect of Japanese with its own grammar and rules. - Her bedroom door was secured with four separate locks, none of which her family held keys to. - A palmistry reading in 2013, revealing a Simian line, was interpreted by Rina as proof of her exceptional, visionary nature. - By April 2018, Rina had stopped eating, believing her "visionary soul" sustained her. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. 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 with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

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What would you do if something in the dark could imitate what feels familiar without truly being human? Skinwalker Horror Stories brings you unsettling tales built around terrifying encounters with strange figures that seem to cross the line between person and predator. We explore stories where fear grows from uncertainty. You may recognize a voice that should not be there or notice a presence behaving almost correctly. We keep the tension focused on one disturbing question: what happens when you cannot trust what you see? We publish new episodes every day so you can return to a different encounter and another mystery waiting in the darkness. Each story gives us a new way to explore the fear surrounding skinwalker legends while giving you another reason to keep listening. The most frightening moment may not be when something appears. It may be when you realize it has been watching long enough to know how to seem familiar, and you still have to discover what is actually standing there. :::