Scary Mystery Surprise

This week's show is about people who have disappeared without a trace. Michelle talks about the Northwest legend D.B. Cooper, and Edwin tells us about a mysterious incident in Ohio.Campfire Story will be on hiatus after this episode. Don't worry, though. You can still catch Michelle on Tell Me A Ghost Story and Edwin on Horror Story, Scary Story, and True Scary Story on Scary.FM. Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

This week's theme is New Orleans.  Michelle tells us the legend of those vampiric casket girls and Edwin shares the tale of an absinth house haunted by a pirate.Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Today's theme is Dreams. Michelle shares us about the most common nightmares and Edwin tells us about a society called the "Premonition Bureau" designed to help people by predicting the future.   Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

This week's theme is abandoned cities. Edwin tells us about the actor Daniel Stern (the tall robber from the "Home Alone" movies) and his wife's vacation to a strange English village. Michelle's story is about the exclusion zone around the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and how it's a tourist attraction.  Would you go?Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

The internet is a vast archive of unsolved mysteries. By this week's campfire, Edwin investigates the Cicada 3301 puzzle, and Michelle tells us about the time traveler known as "John Titor".Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Hashtag #Skinwalker is huge on TikTok but why? Michelle explores the Indigenous legend of the southwest and its viral explosion. Then Edwin takes us to Tennessee for another local legend of a mysterious creature.Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

This week's theme is The Woods. They are haunted, creepy, and dark; you'll never catch us camping. Edwin tells us the tale of Dudley Town, and Michelle dives into Aokigahara forest (aka The Suicide Forest) in Japan. Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

We've all seen the insane headlines "Florida man.... blows up mausoleum", "Florida man...corpse turns into a bomb", etc.. This week Michelle and Edwin dive into some weird and horrifyingly true stories that inspired those headlines.Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

"The Lick" and "The Choking Dog" are classic urban legends of being home alone. Even if you have a dog, it doesn't mean you are safe.....Do you have an idea for an episode theme? email us: hello@campfirestory.comGet ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Scary Mystery Surprise is now CAMPFIRE STORY. We start off this first episode with the theme of "Haunted Roads". You thought traffic was bad. Each episode we'll both be telling you a story by a roaring campfire. Get ad-free episodes and support the show at CampfireStory.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Edwin tells us horrifying, yet true tales of children being raised by animals throughout history. Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Bella in the Wych Elm mystery remains unsolved since 1943 when a woman's skeleton was found in Worcestershire, England. Despite media attention, including articles, films, and even an opera, her identity and death circumstances are unknown, with her skeleton and autopsy report lost. The case, estimated from 1941, continues to intrigue and puzzle.Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Edwin tells us a personal story from when he was a kid. What did he see? Could it have been an alien encounter?Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Gremlins are the goblins of the sky. Legend has it that they are responsible for mishaps and damage to planes. In World War II, stories of gremlins united allies and boosted morale, but you might want to look out for them next time you're on a plane. Michelle tells us the story. Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

The Hum—a mysterious low-frequency noise heard globally, including in the US, UK, Australia, and Canada—varies by location, like the Taos Hum or Windsor Hum. What is it? Industrial noise?  Tinnitus? Or something else? Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Dive into the chilling legend of Sawney Bean, the infamous Scottish cannibal clan leader, whose gruesome tale inspired the classic horror film by Wes Craven “The Hills Have Eyes.” Michelle explores the dark history and enduring impact of Bean's legacy on horror culture.Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

You are correct if you've ever suspected the home of America's President was haunted. The White House is full of spooky happenings, and Edwin tells us all about them.Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Known for mysterious disappearances, plane crashes, and deaths, it's no wonder the Bermuda Triangle was one of Michelle's childhood fears. Also, what is it exactly?Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Turnbull Canyon is a place known for creepy paranormal happenings and murders. Even Edwin has had his own paranormal experience there.

The Hook, or the Hookman, is an urban legend about a killer with a pirate-like hook for a hand attacking a couple in a parked car. We all know it. It's used to stop teens from making out. But do you know the real unsolved true crime that inspired the legend? Michelle tells us the tale.Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

El Silbón (The Whistler) is a legendary figure in Colombia and Venezuela. If you hear his tune get inside quick....or he might steal your bones. Edwin tells us the tale and Michelle remembers that she can't whistle. Get ad-free episodes and support the show at ScaryMysteryClub.com Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

In Nigerian and African urban legend, Madam Koi Koi is a ghost who haunts dormitories, hallways, and toilets in boarding schools at night. Michelle shares this and two other school-based African legends to scare Edwin with his greatest fear... SCHOOL.Support the show over at ScaryMysteryClub.comFind all of our shows at Scary.fmHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scary-mystery-surprise--5592577/support.

In 1872, the Mary Celeste was found floating abandoned off the coast of the Azores. What could have happened? Michelle is on the case.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/scary-mystery-surprise--5592577/support.

Black cats are surrounded by myths and superstitions. From a lack of expression, to their glowing eyes. But fear not! We're exposing the myths (and the truths) to get to the bottom of it.Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Doppelgänger videos are blowing up on TikTok. But what is a Doppelgänger? Is it an omen of your own death? A demon? Michelle shares historical cases of the phenomenon, which include the strange tale of Émilie Sagée to President Abraham Lincoln.Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

The legend of La Siguanaba is a cautionary tale for cheaters. Remember, if you see a beautiful woman sitting alone at a rock at night, don't wait for her to turn around.. no matter how good she looks from behind. This story was shared with us by our special guest, Cristina Lumague from her podcast, Espooky Tales (@EspookyTales). Thank you, Cristina!Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Mermaids? More like manatees in wigs. Edwin tells us all about it and is pushed by a ghost in his apartment for his troubles. Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comWe have more shows! Find us at @scary.fm on TikTok and InstagramHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

There is a creepy recurring entity that people claim to see in their half-awake states: The Man in the Hat. Why do so many people share the same nightmare? What is this thing? Michelle tries to get to the bottom of it.Join our club on Patreon at ScaryMysteryClub.com! Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Can't find a date for Valentine's Day? Summon your own! Michelle and Edwin talk about the origins of incubus and succubus demons as well as bizarre modern cases of people who have done "it" with them.Explicit due to strong language, sexuality, non-consensual intercourse with a spiritJoin the club! ScaryMysteryClub.comGet ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Edwin tells us the true tale of The Witch of Monterrey, a humanoid-looking figure flying across the sky with videotaped proof from different angles. His fear of witches continues to grow.Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Do you believe in Past Lives and deja vu? Edwin shares true tales that could make you question reality if you don't. Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Michelle tells us the tale of the vivacious blonde who displayed sharp comic timing; Thelma Todd became an expert foil for comedians like the Marx Brothers and Laurel and Hardy in 1930s cinema. Then she was found dead in her car....Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Edwin takes us deep underground to the metro in Mexico City. What lurks in the darkness? Michelle is fine not knowing.Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

Ring Around the Rosie is said to be creepy because it is often associated with The Black Plague, a horrible disease that killed millions of people. However, this is not the real origin of the song. Michelle tells the truth.Get ad-free episodes at ScaryPlus.com and find us over on ScaryMysterySurprise.comHosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias. Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

The mystical app Randonautica describes itself as “the world's first quantumly generated Choose Your Own Adventure reality game.” It invites you, the user, to set an intention for your quest before running off toward your coordinates. The idea is that you will manifest that intention during your journey, which is to say, while “randonauting.” It's become a viral sensation on TikTok. It also led a group of teens in the Northwest to a dead body. So, of course, Michelle and Edwin had to try it out. Edwin set our intention as death. Did we die? Maybe.---DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com You can find Michelle at newmanmedia.org and Edwin at edwin.fmScary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter, and you can listen to AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out!Production by Newman Media

We are copying Spotify. We wrap up 2023 by counting down Edwin and Michelle's top 3 favorite episodes from the last year. Will your favorite make the cut???Special Thanks to our listeners. WE LOVE YOU!!!We look forward to bringing you all new mystery surprises next year!

In the dead of night, a family in rural Germany was brutally murdered; the former maid claimed the family had been haunted by supernatural occurrences for weeks leading up to the crime.Hinterkaifeck Murders, committed in 1922, are considered one of the most gruesome and puzzling unsolved crimes in German history. Was it perpetrated by a human.... or something supernatural? Edwin tells us the tale.Ad-free on ScaryPlus.com or connect with us @ScaryMysterySurprise on Instagram

Michelle investigates the Serbian Dancing Lady. Who is she? What is she? Is she standing behind you right now?Find us on ScaryMysterySurprise.com find our other shows on Scary.fm

Over a hundred years ago, Marta Beckett wanted to turn a lonely place out in the deserts of California into a mini-Broadway theater. It turns out the place was haunted. It's still in operation today.Find us on ScaryMysterySurprise.com find our other shows on Scary.fm

Bhoot stories are very difficult to find around here, but we found some! Michelle shares some bizarre ghosts stories. If you have any, send them in! Ad-free on Scary Plus. Find us at ScaryMysterySurprise.com

What does a humble soap-maker in Italy in the 1940s have in common with rappers and PCP (the drug)? Hint: It isn't a love for cooking like Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg. Ad-free on ScaryPlus.com and get in touch with us ScaryMysterySurprise.com

Little Choo Choo Daycare is a Las Vegas urban legend that was surrounded by tragedy. But did the place really exist? Locals say that it did. Edwin says it existed. Ghosts might prove it. Find us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise

Under Benjamin Franklin's old home, on November 1997, at least 28 bodies were found at 36 Craven Street. When the remains were dated, they turned out to be from the mid 1700s. Was Ben Franklin a serial killer? Let's find out. Find out more about us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise and ScaryMysterySurprise.com

One of Michelle's biggest fears, aside from Michael Jackson, is rats. Today, Edwin explores what the big deal is and finds out that they can attack and, in some cases, kill. Just a warning, this one has graphic descriptions of people getting seriously injured and dying because of these tiny crawling beasts. Find us on ScaryMysterySurprise.com

Is the famous Lady in White ghost the original Karen? They hop on cars, cross the road, and have the audacity to act as though it never happened and disappear. Today, Michelle tells us stories of the Lady in White from around the world. Find us on ScaryMysterySurprise.com

The Tlahuelpuchi is a shapeshifting witch famous in Tlaxcala, Mexico. It was studied by anthropologist Hugo Nutini as he tried to uncover the truth of mysterious baby deaths in the 1960s. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media

Do people like us? We asked tarot cards. Michelle tells us about the history of tarot and debunks common myths you probably believe. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media

We take a magical journey through the world of Irish fairies. But they are not what Disney taught us they are. They steal babies and leave us with a changeling behind... and you don't want one of those. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media

A cannibal spirit that attacks people and takes over their bodies? Yes, please! In this episode we talk about wendigoes and alleged encounters. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media

Finally! Edwin got his haunted doll from eBay and the unexpected happened. Was he cursed? Edwin believes so. Link to Three Faceless Demons (Youtube) also available on True Scary Story podcast. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media

We might know of chain letters since the early days of email, but did you know there are some letters that date back to 1714? Some of these are freaky. DM us on Instagram @ScaryMysterySurprise or email at hello@scarymysterysurprise.com - You can find Michelle on Instagram @michellealexis and Edwin at edwin.fm Scary FM's free newsletter is available at Scary.fm/newsletter and you can listen AD-FREE by going to scaryplus.com and testing it out! Production by Newman Media