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Join us every week for a little taste of Halloween all year round narrating scary stories, creepy pastas, true stories, and more with scary ambience meant to give you goosebumps!

Henrique Couto


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    Unknown Broadcast | Gavel, Greed & the Web: Six Horror Stories of Knives, Goblets, and Guilt

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 181:34 Transcription Available


    Old-Time Radio (OTR) horror anthology featuring CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Escape, Lights Out, Murder at Midnight, Suspense, and The Whistler—six restored classics in one episode for fans of vintage radio drama, noir thrillers, and classic horror stories.Gather close, my dear. The dial warms, the room cools, and the old ghosts speak.⚖️ Guilty as Charged (CBS Radio Mystery Theater, by G. Frederick Lewis) — A wrongful accusation tightens like a noose as the justice system hisses for blood.

    AIDS Mary: Patient Zero — A Halloween Urban Legend Scary Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 43:32 Transcription Available


    Halloween turns an urban legend into a living nightmare. This scary, feature-length horror story follows a dying teen who enters an experimental trial—then a violent assault twists a cure into something new. The whispers name her AIDS Mary, a lipstick-leaving shadow who walks frat houses and midnight streets, where mirrors fog with warningsand victims fade in days.If you crave Halloween horror stories and spooky stories with mature themes, this one hits like a rumor you wish you'd never heard—part urban legend, part revenge, and all dread. Built for spooky seasonlisteners who want long, immersive chills with real-world bite, it's a tense, tragic spiral you won't shake off by morning.Night four of 31 shows in 31 days—subscribe now for a new scare every single day this October.AIDS Mary: Patient Zero — by Rob Fields

    Sickle Jack, the Harvester of Souls - Halloween Horrors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 64:50 Transcription Available


    Halloween is here—and so are the scary horror stories you crave.Tonight's nightmare follows four boys on BMX bikes through spooky season mayhem: a house party gone wrong, a sinister scavenger hunt, and the legend of a pumpkin-headed scarecrow who carves his way across town. As whispers spread from the playground to the dumpster behind the corner store and into a cemetery mausoleum, the truth hits like a blade: Sickle Jack isn't just a story—he's the harvest.Expect mature themes, relentless tension, and a midnight showdown in the cornfields where an ancient bargain is kept and the missing return as something… else. This is Halloween horror storytelling built for listeners who love spooky stories with teeth.This is night three of 31 shows in 31 days on Weekly Spooky—a new scare every single day this October. Subscribe, rate, and bring a friend to the fire. We go again tomorrow.Sickle Jack, the Harvester of Souls — by Joe Solmo

    Ep.351 – In the Witch House Walls - Haunted House Halloween Horror Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 39:36 Transcription Available


    Discover a haunted journey in this chilling tale.Halloween is here, and so are the horror stories you've been waiting for. Tonight's feature-length episode delivers one of the season's darkest scary stories, steeped in haunted house chills and mature themes.When Freddy and Odalys try to turn an abandoned funeral parlor into apartments, they discover the walls are stuffed with mummified animals, curses, and whispers that never stop. As they lean into spooky season with Halloween decorations and a party to lure tenants, the house reveals what it really is—a place where spooky stories come alive, and death is only the beginning.This is Halloween horror storytelling at its most terrifying—perfect for listeners searching for scary podcasts, haunted house horror stories, and chilling long-form spooky stories with a mature edge. And don't forget—this is night two of our 31 shows in 31 days event. Weekly Spooky is bringing you a brand new nightmare every single day this October.In the Witch House Walls — by David O'Hanlon

    Ep.350 – Madelyne's Revenge — Full-Length Halloween Vampire Horror Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 118:16


    If you crave Halloween scary stories, vampire battles, supernatural showdowns, and long, immersive horror podcasts, this feature-length nightmare is for you. Kick off 31 Days of Halloween with a Full-Length Horror Story that drips with blood, fangs, and supernatural terror. Madelyne's Revenge unleashes vampires, monsters, and a spider-girl heroine in a battle that could decide the fate of an entire town.Felicia Bates thought her spider's strength could protect her family… until the unkillable Madelyne Donnerly returns from the grave. With vampire hordes, a devil's bargain, and a fight that stretches into the Backwoods, this isn't just a scary tale — it's a Halloween horror epic.Madelyne's Revenge — by Rob FieldsAnd it's just the beginning… because Weekly Spooky is dropping 31 shows in 31 days this October.

    Halloween Horrors: 11 Urban Legends & Scary Tales

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 302:50 Transcription Available


    Scary Halloween stories in one bingeable horror anthology—11 short horror tales perfect for October nights, Halloween parties, and late-night drives. This horror podcast compilation ranges from small-town mischief and cursed pumpkin spice to retro drive-in frights and after-hours waterpark terror. Press play and let the jack-o'-lantern glow take over.In this episode (in order):Mischief Night — Shane Migliavacca — Pranks and vandalism give way to something meaner in the dark, when a “just-for-fun” night won't stay harmless.The Halloween Heist — Rob Fields — A smooth operator gambles on Halloween chaos to pull off a score—until masks and motives start to blur.Photosensitive — Joe Solmo — Strobe lights and camera flashes turn a seasonal celebration into a panic-inducing nightmare.Bad Cops in a Small Town on Halloween Night — John Oak Dalton — A quiet community learns what happens when the badge goes bad after sundown.Barley and Clyde Meet the Pumpkin King — David O'Hanlon — Two rough cousins run afoul of autumn's oldest royalty—folk-horror with a wicked grin.Another Mischief Night — Shane Migliavacca — The pranks return—but this time the consequences come calling.Pumpkin Spice and Nothing Nice — Charles Campbell — A rude encounter at a coffee counter brews into a curse no latte can sweeten.Retro Halloween Weekend — Rob Fields — A drive-in marathon promises nostalgia, then spools into real fear between the reels.The Halloween Party — Keith Tomlin — Friends head for a blowout bash; the only thing scarier than the costumes is what's waiting outside.A Wet 'n' Wild Halloween — David O'Hanlon — After-hours at the waterpark, echoes in the pipes and shadows in the slides.Halloween 198666 — Dan Wilder — '80s memories, metal, and whispered rumors—some legends don't stay buried after the credits roll.Cue this Weekly Spooky compilation for the season: short, punchy scares; cozy-creepy vibes; and enough twists to keep your porch light burning. Follow, rate, and share if this kept you company on a long October night.

    Monthly Spooky | Halloween Origins: Samhain, Trick-or-Treat & Jack-O'-Lanterns

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 139:37 Transcription Available


    Discover the eerie origins of Halloween from Samhain rituals to modern trick-or-treating!Kick off spooky season with Monthly Spooky as we uncover the origins of Halloween—from ancient Samhain rites to the folklore behind trick-or-treat, jack-o'-lanterns (yes, turnips first!), towering bonfires, and why bats became icons of the night. We connect old-world customs to the traditions you love today, separating myth from history so you can sound scary-smart all October.Inside this episodeSamhain → All Hallows' → Halloween: how the celebration evolvedSouling & guising: the path to modern trick-or-treatTurnip to pumpkin: the strange journey of the jack-o'-lanternBonfires & bats: practical reasons that became spooky symbolsApple games, bobbing & fortune-telling: the harvest rituals that lingerMischief Night, witches, black cats: what's legend vs. what's realPlus fresh spooky newsErin Patterson: the latest Death Cap mushroom sentencing updateUFO festival stunt to “make contact” (and why these events keep booming)A massive sinkhole that swallowed part of a neighborhoodA dangerous squirell attacking innocent peopleNew here? This episode stands alone—perfect entry point for fans of Halloween history, folklore, and true-crime-adjacent spooky news.

    Unknown Broadcast | Four Horror Stories of Paranoia, Blind Voyages, and a Cursed Tree

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 128:30 Transcription Available


    Come closer, my dear. Tonight the glass trembles, the sea goes sightless, and a tree learns your name. We'll drink, we'll listen, and we'll see what answers when we call out in the dark.

    Cutting Deep into Horror | The Evil Dead (1981) Sam Raimi's Scariest Film Deep Dive

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 116:46 Transcription Available


    Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi cut deep into Sam Raimi's The Evil Dead (1981)—the raw, relentless, cabin-in-the-woods classic that jump-started a whole splatter language. We unpack how Raimi's scrappy camera attacks, Tom Sullivan's gnarly makeup/stop-motion, and Bruce Campbell's live-wire performance forged a cult juggernaut on a shoestring. We also trace the Michigan-to-Tennessee origin story (yes, that Morristown cabin), why the movie's fever-dream logic still rattles modern audiences, and how the film's ratings saga (X → NC-17; many releases unrated) fed its outlaw reputation.  Inside this episodePure nightmare mode: Why the 1981 original plays it straight—and meaner—than its sequels, leaning into fever-dream momentum instead of jokey splatter.DIY brutality: Tom Sullivan's prosthetics and stop-motion meltdown; Raimi's aggressive camera grammar that makes the cabin feel alive. From Michigan to Morristown: How a Detroit proof-of-concept led to a Tennessee shoot—and the enduring lore around that cabin site. (We discuss the oft-told lightning-strike story and what locals say.) The ratings fight: Festival buzz, an X rating, later NC-17 notes, and why many home releases stayed unrated—fueling the film's “forbidden” aura. Where to watch (U.S.) — checked Sept 23, 2025Prime Video — https://www.amazon.com/Evil-Dead-Bruce-Campbell/dp/B01CY5KYRCFandango at Home (Vudu) — https://athome.fandango.com/content/browse/details/The-Evil-Dead/13752Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/the-evil-dead/umc.cmc.2zdhjrx2rwh7e0hu6a0iczqfqJustWatch (availability tracker) — https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-evil-deadQuick-answer FAQHow scary is it? Very. The film's been rated X/NC-17 over time for intense gore; many releases are unrated. Who did the effects? Tom Sullivan handled prosthetics and the famous stop-motion finale. Where should I watch it tonight? Rent on Prime Video, Fandango at Home, or Apple TV (see links above). Hosted by Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi, Cutting Deep into Horror blends smart film craft talk with fun, practical-effects geekery—so you can watch smarter (and scream louder).

    Ep.349 – The Old Man with the Red Bicycle - A Scary Campground Slasher Story

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 50:09 Transcription Available


    Looking for a slasher story that cuts deep? This Weekly Spooky episode drags you straight into the woods, where an innocent boys' camping trip becomes a fight for survival. At the abandoned North Fork campground, an old drifter on a battered red bicycle stalks the trails with booby traps, bear snares, and a machete sharp enough to end the night.Bottle rockets and s'mores quickly give way to razor-wire, pitfall spikes, and the kind of forest terror that feels all too real. If you love slasher horror, survival stories, and campfire nightmares, this tale will have you checking every shadow. Perfect for fans of Friday the 13th, The Hills Have Eyes, and classic creepypasta.Turn off the lights, put on your headphones, and remember: sometimes the most dangerous monster in the woods is just a man… with a red bicycle.The Old Man with the Red Bicycle — by Bruce Haney.

    Terrifying & True | Spook Hollow: True Ghost Stories of America's Haunted Roads — Goatman & the Headless Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 58:30 Transcription Available


    Halloween 2025 is a week away—perfect time for true ghost stories about America's haunted backroads. This Terrifying & True deep dive uncovers the nationwide pattern behind one eerie place-name: Spook Hollow. We track the Dutch origin of “spook,” the Appalachian meaning of “hollow,” and how frontier fear spawned murdered-peddler tales, haunted bridges, cemetery guardians, and roadside apparitions—prime Halloween podcast listening for fans of paranormal folklore and haunted places.Inside this episode:• Nyack, New York — Camboan legend: the gentle ghost said to give a real Spook Hollow its name.• Phelps County, Missouri — Spook Hollow Rd / Pine Hill Cemetery: Goat-Man reports, phantom cars, dead electronics, rusting school bus.• Oregonia, Ohio — headless bridge haunting: midnight ritual, thud on the planks, back-roads dare.• Pennsylvania & Appalachia — murdered peddler motif: why these stories cluster in hollows and valleys.If you're searching haunted road stories, Goatman sightings, headless bridge ghost Ohio, Spook Hollow Road Missouri, or the meaning of “hollow” in Appalachia, this episode is your map. Follow and share for spooky-season specials all October.We're telling that story tonight.

    Unknown Broadcast | Greed, Guilt & the Black Curtain: Four Horror Stories of Money, Murder, and Memory Loss

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 133:11 Transcription Available


    Welcome back, my dear. Tonight we slip past the velvet edge where conscience and consequence share a heartbeat. Greed calls from the deep; a confession rots in the light; a noir mind stumbles behind the curtain; and summer itself says farewell with a ghost's restraint.

    Cutting Deep into Horror | Event Horizon (1997) — Haunted Spaceship, Hell Clues & Ending Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 127:57 Transcription Available


    “Cutting Deep into Horror” dives headfirst into Paul W.S. Anderson's cult-classic sci-fi horror Event Horizon (1997). Hosts Henrique Couto & Rachael Redolfi unpack how a “haunted house in space” premise, Catholic-guilt undertones, and that infamous “I don't need eyes to see” line still rattle nerves. We track the film's bomb-then-cult trajectory, the ‘90s horror landscape post-Scream, and why the movie's gothic production design and jump scares work because they reveal character, not just because they're loud.Inside this episodeEvent Horizon as a haunted house in space: gothic corridors, lightning over a gas giant, and experiential terror over pure plot.‘90s context: the post-Scream pivot and where big monster/ghost cycles fit in that moment.Latin distress call (“liberate tutemet ex inferis”) and what it implies about a hellish dimension.Character-first fear: Captain Miller's zero-G fire memory; Dr. Weir's grief, guilt, and “no eyes” transformation.The “Baby Bear” airlock sequence and how the movie makes space hazards horrifyingly tactile.CO₂ scrubbers, ticking clocks, and the ship as a possible “immune response” vs. the doorway to literal hell.Space-horror lineage mentioned: Hellraiser vibes; Jason X, Leprechaun 4, Critters 4; plus how Star Trek often dabbled in horror vibes across series.Final act choices: separation charges, sacrifice, and the fake-out rescue ending.Quick nod to the new 4K collector's edition they watched and why it pops.Where to watch (U.S.)(Verified at time of writing; availability changes often.)Paramount+ — stream with subscription https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/WMpyEztvg53KrruaW94ZmQtPsLDdFkOl MGM+ — stream with subscription https://www.mgmplus.com/movie/event-horizon-1997 FuboTV — stream with subscription / free trial https://www.fubo.tv/welcome/program/MV002971960000/event-horizon Philo — stream with subscription / free trial https://www.philo.com/player/show/U2hvdzo2MDg1NDg4OTk2NDg0NzI2NDc JustWatch (aggregator) — quick status snapshot across services https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/event-horizon-1997 Note: The Roku Channel can surface the movie via premium add-ons like Paramount+ or MGM+ inside Roku; selection varies. 

    Ep.348 – A New Beginning: Demon Princess of Hell Arrives

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2025 49:19 Transcription Available


    Welcome to Weekly Spooky, the horror podcast that brings you chilling scary stories, supernatural encounters, and dark urban legends every week!In this terrifying new tale, horror author Rob Fields takes us deep into the haunted town of Strickfield. When Lucibella Taibon, Elder Princess of Hell, crosses through Ravenhenge into the mortal world, the summer heat feels like Heaven compared to the firestorm she carries inside. Her mission: protect Eileen Donnerly from a brutal revenge plot that threatens body, soul, and fate itself.What follows is a dark urban fantasy thriller of supernatural horror—bullies who discover the true meaning of fear, a muscle car crushed against an immovable force, and a vampire matriarch who restores forbidden memories. Between cheerleader uniforms, hellfire judgment, and time-bending curses, Strickfield becomes the battleground of demons, mortals, and destiny itself.Perfect for fans of scary podcast stories, supernatural horror fiction, demons and vampires, urban legends, and dark fantasy thrillers. Press play, my spookies—this one burns hot.A New Beginning — by Rob Fields

    Terrifying & True | The Acid King Murder: Ricky Kasso, Satanic Panic, and the Killing of Gary Lauwers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 53:24 Transcription Available


    On July 4, 1984, police dogs uncovered a shallow grave in the quiet town of Northport, Long Island. Inside lay the mutilated body of 17-year-old Gary Lauwers—stabbed more than 30 times in a drug-fueled frenzy by his friend Ricky “The Acid King” Kasso. Within days, the story became national news, sparking headlines of Satanic sacrifice and cementing Kasso as the terrifying face of America's 1980s Satanic Panic.But was this really the work of a Satanic cult, or simply the grim fallout of teenage drug abuse, mental illness, and neglect? In this episode of Terrifying & True, we dive deep into the disturbing murder in Aztakea Woods, Ricky Kasso's descent into drugs and occult posturing, and how the media turned one horrific killing into a nationwide moral hysteria.We'll examine:The brutal murder of Gary Lauwers and Kasso's infamous demand, “Say You Love Satan.”How the case fueled the fire of the Satanic Panic sweeping America.The media's sensational claims versus the grim reality of drugs, rage, and tragedy.The trial of Jimmy Troiano and the lasting legacy of the “Acid King” myth.From grave robbing to cult rumors, from teenage rebellion to national paranoia, this is the chilling true story of Ricky Kasso, the Acid King of Northport.We're telling that story tonight.

    Unknown Broadcast | Dark Destinies and Long Nights: Five Horror Stories of Death and Fate

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 162:11 Transcription Available


    My dear, the night is a ledger—debits in blood, credits in whispers. Stars tilt the scale, luck frays at the edge, and footsteps in the dark always find their way to a door you don't want to open.Tonight, five vintage radio chillers trace the thin line between chance and destiny—perfect for fans of classic old-time radio anthologies and atmospheric suspense.✨ Death in the StarsA ruthless horoscope foretells the end for a powerful matriarch. Pride meets prophecy as ambition, family, and fate collide on Mystery Theater (written by Ian Martin, starring Kim Hunter). 

    Cutting Deep into Horror | Fire in the Sky (1993) — Alien Abduction, Trauma & Small-Town Panic

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 118:57 Transcription Available


    Fire in the Sky (1993) explained — the chilling alien-abduction film based on Travis Walton's true story. On Cutting Deep into Horror, hosts Henrique Couto and Rachael Redolfi break down why the UFO sequence still shocks, how director Robert Lieberman builds dread, and where movie dramatization diverges from the real Arizona logging-crew case. We compare the film to Walton's account, spotlight the cast (D.B. Sweeney, Robert Patrick, James Garner), and dig into small-town paranoia, survivor trauma, hypnosis testimony, and the 90s UFO boom.Inside this episodeFire in the Sky true story vs. film — what's verified and what's contested.Abduction set-piece breakdown: production design, practical effects, and sound that still terrify.Performance notes: Sweeney's vulnerability, Patrick's stoicism, Garner as relentless investigator.Themes & context: guilt, media pressure, and why the case haunts pop culture.Legacy: how a cult classic shaped alien-abduction horror for the 90s and beyond.Is Fire in the Sky a true story?Yes. It's based on Travis Walton's 1975 abduction claim; the film dramatizes events for storytelling.Where to watch (U.S.) right now• Free (with ads): Pluto TV (availability rotates). • Rent/Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home (Vudu), and Paramount Movies. If you're into alien-abduction horror, true-story thrillers, and 90s cult classics, queue this episode—sharp analysis, cultural context, and craft talk with a few laughs and plenty of goosebumps.

    Ep.347 – What Ricky Did on his Summer Vacation - Satanic Panic 1984

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 41:23 Transcription Available


    Summer, 1984—at the height of the Satanic Panic. Ricky is a motor-mouthed teen who wants proof the Devil is listening. In a moonlit patch of woods, a dare turns into a ritual and a killing. What follows is darker: Ricky props the body in a lawn chair with sunglasses, invites classmates to look, and turns terror into spectacle—boombox hissing, insects buzzing, and bravado curdling into dread as word spreads and the cops close in.This isn't a true-crime retelling; it's a brutal horror story steeped in Acid King folklore—teen cult swagger, drugs, and a swaggering kid convinced he's owed infernal fame. The consequences arrive in handcuffs and, at the end, a quiet, awful moment alone in a jail cell. Listener discretion advised for graphic violence, drug use, and suicide.What Ricky Did on his Summer Vacation by Dan Wilder

    Terrifying & True | Resurrection Mary: The True Story of Chicago's Vanishing Hitchhiker Ghost

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 97:32 Transcription Available


    Resurrection Mary is Chicago's most famous ghost—and one of America's most chilling vanishing hitchhiker legends. For nearly a century, terrified drivers on Archer Avenue have reported picking up a mysterious young woman in white… only for her to vanish near Resurrection Cemetery.In this deep dive, we unravel the true story behind the ghost: a chilling mix of paranormal sightings, tragic deaths, and urban legends that span decades. Who was Resurrection Mary? Was she a real woman—like Mary Bregovy or Anna Norkus—or just a powerful symbol of loss and folklore?With firsthand witness accounts, historical records, eerie media coverage, and theories from leading paranormal researchers, we separate fact from fiction in one of the most enduring ghost stories in America.If you're fascinated by true ghost stories, haunted roads, and real paranormal encounters, this episode delivers.We're telling that story tonight.

    Unknown Broadcast | Terror on the Heath and at the Gallows: Four Horror Stories of Murder and Suspense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 130:00 Transcription Available


    My dear, the dial glows in a dark room where classic old-time radio horror breathes again—vintage OTR suspense, murder mystery, and supernatural dread from the golden age of radio drama.

    Fairground Frights: 7 Carnival Nightmares

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 155:47 Transcription Available


    Here come the lights, the laughter… and the dread. “Fairground Frights” is a bumper-pack of seven horror stories from Weekly Spooky that turns the carnival midway into a gauntlet of cursed curios, vengeful spirits, and wishes you'll regret the second you make them. Step into a clown's funeral where the punchline won't stay buried. Duck into a toy store after dark, where smiling dolls sharpen their grins. Beat an unbeatable arcade cabinet that might be playing you. Get lost in a mansion's velvet-dark corridors, run afoul of a man named Jerry who won't stay down, bargain with a devil you didn't mean to summon, and tour a museum of artifacts that should never be cataloged.If you love horror anthologies, creepy clowns, haunted attractions, cursed objects, and theme-park terror, this episode's for you. It's perfect for September chills and Halloween build-up—packed with creepy carnival vibes, midnight-movie mood, and the kind of campfire storytelling that makes you keep one eye on the shadows. New to Weekly Spooky? Start here: it's a self-contained thrill ride with killer pacing, atmospheric sound design, and seven complete, binge-worthy tales. Hit play, throw on your headphones, and let's go get lost on the midway.Fun in Funerals — David O'Hanlon.Babes in Terrorland — Morgan Moore.Ophiuchus — Daniel Wilder (listed as “Aphiuchus” in the transcript).Ghost Story — A.N. Ominous.Old Jerry — R.T. Raynaud.Careful What You Wish For — David O'Hanlon (name misspelled in shownotes). The Black Museum — John Oak Dalton.

    Ep.346 – Abandonment Issues - The Changeling's Bargain: Irish Fae Horror at Knocknarea

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 20:56 Transcription Available


    In the rain-soaked woods below Knocknarea in Sligo, Ireland, a man raised human but born fae bargains with the Fair Folk to save his unborn child. Armed with “cold iron” bullets, a stolen sprite, and a prophecy learned from a carnival crone's mirror, he confronts an emerald pillar of flame and an ancient court that claims his bloodline. Irish folklore collides with modern terror as love, identity, and iron lore decide the fate of a family. Expect changelings, eerie glens, moss-slick boulders, and a showdown where one wrong move means a crib left empty forever. Weekly Spooky delivers a tense, folklore-rich horror story perfect for fans of fairies, fae bargains, and dark Celtic mythology.Abandonment Issues — by Douglas Waltz.

    Terrifying & True | Born to Raise Hell: Richard Speck and the 1966 Chicago Nurse Massacre

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 95:07 Transcription Available


    On a sweltering July night in 1966, Richard Speck forced his way into a South Side Chicago townhouse filled with young student nurses. By morning, eight women were dead—strangled, stabbed, and terrorized in what became known as the Chicago Nurse Massacre. Only one survivor lived to tell the tale, her testimony etching this crime into history.In this episode of Terrifying & True, we unravel the story of Richard Speck—his violent past in Texas, the night of horror that gripped Chicago, the frantic manhunt, and the dramatic trial that ended with a shocking twist in the justice system. From Speck's infamous “Born to Raise Hell” tattoo to the disturbing prison tape that surfaced decades later, this is the complete, harrowing account of one of America's darkest crimes.We're telling that story tonight.

    Unknown Broadcast | Terror in Caves and Castles: Five Horror Stories of Murder and Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 199:27 Transcription Available


    My dear, the walls around us are never as silent as they seem. Beneath the earth, behind locked doors, even within painted frames—there are whispers waiting to be heard, and horrors waiting to be seen.Tonight, we descend into five tales where stone, sea, and shadow conceal unspeakable truths… and where murder leaves its mark in the most unexpected places.

    Back to School Nightmares: 8 Horror Stories of Classrooms, College, and Carnage

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 218:23 Transcription Available


    The bell has rung, spookies… and tonight's lesson is terror. Weekly Spooky presents eight chilling horror stories that turn classrooms, hallways, and campuses into places of fear:The Chain of Time by Killian Crane — A strange artifact traps its victims in an endless cycle of dread.Suspended by Rob Fields — A punishment twists into supernatural terror when discipline goes too far.A Sunken Heart in Hino Bay by Jeff Carpenter — By the shoreline, love and loss drown in something darker.The Message by Rob Fields — A harmless note passed in class hides a horrifying secret.Heart of Fire, Heart of Stone by Joe Solmo — Passion and betrayal awaken something inhuman inside school walls.Slasher by Rob Fields — On a college campus, a masked killer stalks unsuspecting students.Be Mine by Shane Migliavacca — Valentine's devotion turns bloody in the halls.The Bad School Girl by Rob Fields — At Strickfield High, rebellion takes on a monstrous form.From haunted classrooms to cursed lovers and masked killers, this back-to-school collection will remind you that sometimes the scariest lessons aren't in the books—they're lurking in the shadows. Perfect for horror fans, creepy podcast listeners, and anyone who remembers the dread of school nights.

    Ep.345 – Academia Demonia - Back-to-School Demonic Horror

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 48:03 Transcription Available


    A Chicago hitman is gunned down in 1925 and dumped in a farm grave with a prayer for revenge. A century later, the first day at a small-town high school erupts into full-on possession: shadows walk without bodies, students cling to ceilings, phones glitch, Latin growls through the halls, and a serpent of sulfur chooses its host.Chelsea Rizzoli just wants to survive the bell. Ethan Crow is gripping a Winchester, and something ancient is steering his hands. Before the doors open to parents and buses, a century-old debt must be paid… and Hell intends to collect.Expect demon outbreak, mob-cursed revenge, and final-girl stakes—a collision of 1920s crime lore and modern back-to-school terror.Academia Demonia by David O'Hanlon

    Monthly Spooky | Yuba County Five Mystery, Creepy Closet Note, and Venomous Sea Slugs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 136:24 Transcription Available


    This month on Monthly Spooky, we investigate the unsolved 1978 Yuba County Five disappearance in Northern California—four friends found under tragic, baffling circumstances and the enduring question of Gary Mathias. Was it panic, hypothermia, or something far stranger? This true crime deep dive unpacks the case, the clues, and the most credible theories.You'll also hear fresh spooky news and curiosities:Erin Patterson update on the Death Cap mushroom poisoning case in AustraliaVenomous sea slugs spotted on beaches—what beachgoers should knowA late-night bat scare that turns ordinary into eerieThe viral haunted painting rumor and why “creepy art” stories spreadA closet message that feels ripped from a nightmareA dash of UFO festival excitement, because of course there isWhy this episode mattersOne of America's most haunting cold cases with enduring mysteriesThe only member never found—Gary Mathias—and the long-tail theoriesHow folklore, fear, and media shape what we believe about unsolved disappearancesIf you love true crime, unsolved mysteries, urban legends, and paranormal folklore—with humor and heart—this one's for you.

    Unknown Broadcast | Inside the Mind of Killers: Five Horror Stories of Murder and Madness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2025 155:53 Transcription Available


    My dear, the word killer carries a weight that chills the marrow. But killers are never the same—some hide in plain sight, some return when least expected, and others linger like a shadow you can't escape.Tonight, we descend into five tales where death is not only a fact… but a calling.

    Manuscript Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 36:13 Transcription Available


    Step aboard… if you dare.This is Manuscript Found in a Bottle, Edgar Allan Poe's chilling nautical tale of shipwreck, spectral vessels, and the slow descent into madness at sea.First published in 1833, this eerie story launched Poe's literary career and set the tone for generations of gothic horror to come.In this atmospheric reading, you'll be swept into a nightmarish voyage filled with mystery, dread, and a creeping sense of doom.

    Ep.344 – The Hellhowler - Demon Dogs, Dark Secrets, and a Deadly Summoning

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2025 92:37 Transcription Available


    A chilling case file unfolds when paranormal investigator James Becker is hired to help a frightened woman in the wealthy Heaven's Hills development. But what begins as whispers of howls in the night quickly spirals into blood, betrayal, and the summoning of a hellish beast.In this terrifying original horror story by Joe Solmo, the line between hunter and prey is shattered. Who is the true Hellhowler—and what sinister price must be paid when a demon dog prowls in the shadows?Brace yourself for a tale of black magic, monstrous hounds, and the darkest corners of human desire.The Hellhowler by Joe Solmo

    Terrifying & True | Severed Feet on the Shore: The Bizarre Mystery Haunting British Columbia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 69:54 Transcription Available


    Over 20 severed human feet have mysteriously washed ashore along the coastlines of British Columbia and Washington since 2007—each one inside a sneaker. With no matching bodies, and no clear foul play, the phenomenon captured global attention and ignited a firestorm of urban legends, hoaxes, and theories.In this gripping true crime deep dive, we explore the eerie timeline of these chilling discoveries, uncover the forensic science that explains how feet can naturally disarticulate, and examine the media frenzy that turned a natural phenomenon into modern-day folklore.Was it a serial killer? A string of tragic accidents? Or something even stranger?We're telling that story tonight

    Unknown Broadcast | Walking Corpses, Midnight Murders, and Other Chilling Horror Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2025 166:19 Transcription Available


    My dear, there are nights when the air feels heavier… when the darkness clings to you like damp earth. On such nights, the dead may walk, killers may strike unseen, and strange lights may beckon you to your doom.This evening, we have five stories steeped in shadow and dread:where corpses refuse to rest, reptiles hiss in the dark, and midnight becomes the hour when all debts are paid.

    Ep.343 – Things Come in Threes

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 28:53 Transcription Available


    Three look-alike cousins. One runaway pup. And the Backwoods of Strickfield after dark… what could go wrong? When Daisy May's dog bolts into the trees, Mouse (Maddy), Eileen, and Daisy May give chase—and stumble into something hungry lurking in the brush. Engines roar, claws scrape, and a battered pickup becomes their only lifeline as the creature closes in. The girls race to escape the Backwoods before the monster makes them disappear. A fast, fun creature feature set in the Strickfield universe—equal parts scary, funny, and full-throttle adventure.Things Come in Threes by Rob Fields

    Terrifying & True | Typhoid Mary: The Deadly True Story of New York's Invisible Killer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2025 55:30 Transcription Available


    She looked healthy. She cooked for the wealthy. But wherever Mary Mallon went, death followed.This is the chilling, true story of Typhoid Mary — the first identified “healthy carrier” in U.S. history — whose trail of invisible contagion swept through New York's high society, igniting fear, outrage, and a decades-long debate over public health versus personal freedom. From lavish Long Island mansions to the isolation of North Brother Island, discover how one woman became both villain and victim, and why her ghost still haunts medical ethics today.We're telling that story tonight

    Unknown Broadcast | Buried Secrets and Midnight Killers: Three Stories to Die For

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2025 126:09 Transcription Available


    My dear, the dead may rest easy—but the living rarely do.Tonight, we unearth three chilling tales where suspicion creeps like a fog, justice arrives cloaked in night, and innocence proves no protection at all. Each story drips with dread, pulling you deeper into the shadows until the truth becomes just another grave waiting to be filled.⚰️ Under Grave SuspicionA small town funeral home. A body with secrets. A family that won't stop asking questions… until it's far too late.

    The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 32:43 Transcription Available


    Prepare to be disturbed…In this chilling reading of Edgar Allan Poe's The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, we dive into one of Poe's most gruesome and scientifically provocative stories. What happens when a man is mesmerized at the moment of death? And what unspeakable horror lies in keeping the dead in a trance?Originally published in 1845, this short story pushed boundaries with its grotesque imagery and shocking finale—and still manages to haunt readers nearly two centuries later.Whether you're a fan of classic horror, gothic literature, or just looking for something truly unsettling… this tale will leave you breathless.

    Ep.342 – Fortune Falls - Ax Murder in the Oregon Wilderness

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2025 45:47


    Summer of '76. Two best friends. One secluded campsite. And an ax-wielding killer lurking in the woods…This week on Weekly Spooky, we bring you a brutal, blood-soaked tale of survival and terror in the wilds of Oregon. When Janine and Rose set out for a dreamy backpacking trip to the legendary Fortune Falls, they expected scenic views and self-discovery—not a descent into horror.But as night falls, headlights appear. A red truck. A man in a cowboy hat. An ax. And no one to hear them scream.Inspired by gritty 1970s slashers and true crime headlines, David O'Hanlon delivers a savage, emotional, and unforgettable survival story. Featuring raw violence, heartbreaking choices, and a promise of revenge that refuses to die, Fortune Falls will leave you breathless.

    Terrifying & True | Murder by Potatoes – The Unsolved Killing of Donna Doll and Illinois' Strangest Cold Case

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 33:50


    In 1970, 21-year-old Donna Doll vanished from the Northern Illinois University campus. Nine days later, her body was found in a cornfield—with no signs of trauma, no shoes, and nearly six pounds of boiled potatoes in her stomach. Was it a crime of passion, a bizarre ritual, or something even stranger? In this gripping episode, we investigate one of Illinois' most chilling and baffling unsolved murders.We're telling that story tonight

    Unknown Broadcast | Four Tales of Murder, Mystery, and the Macabre

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2025 132:45


    My dear, not all love stories end in tragedy—Some begin with it.In this collection of four chilling tales, we wander through the dim corridors of human darkness: where affection turns fatal, relics thirst for blood, and even the most precise minds unravel beneath the weight of murder.

    Full Moon Fears: Terrifying Tales of Werewolves and Shape-Shifters

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 113:13


    Beware the full moon… it's not just folklore — it's feed lore.This Weekly Spooky compilation brings together five ferocious tales of werewolves, shape-shifters, and murderous little monsters that transform the ordinary into pure nightmare fuel. Whether it's a bloodthirsty beast stalking a rural town or a teenage girl struggling to keep her inner monster at bay, these stories will leave you howling for more.Featured Stories:Wolf Moon: A chilling classic werewolf tale where something in the woods is watching… and hungry.Eh, Real Monsters from NEPA: A punny title hides a dark story of small-town werewolf terror.The Wolf of Fagan County: Mutilated bodies. Whispers of something inhuman. A gripping rural mystery with a hairy twist.Bringing Out the Wolf in Me: A high school student faces a monstrous temper—and a very real transformation.Squirrels (Murder in Small Packages): Not all shapeshifters are wolves… sometimes they're demonic, homicidal squirrels. Yes, really.Whether you love classic werewolf horror or absurd creature-feature chaos, Full Moon Fears delivers. Press play… and don't forget to lock your doors.

    Ep.341 – Deadly Second Chances Part 5 – Vampire Cheerleader vs. the End of the Multiverse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2025 53:35


    The explosive finale to the Weekly Spooky summer horror saga!Bella Taibon — vampire, cheerleader, and descendant of the powerful Taibon bloodline — is offered a second chance to undo her greatest regret. But accepting the Hellweaver's compact means going back to 1889… and facing a deadly betrayal that shattered her family.Now, armed with the memories and powers of her future self, Bella must fight to stop an alien vampire hybrid, save her bloodline, and kill the most dangerous creature she's ever known: Thornton Jillian.But as Bella rewrites history to protect her loved ones, the goddess of Perdition reveals her true plan… and Bella learns that winning her soul back may have doomed the multiverse.A blood-soaked, time-jumping horror fantasy packed with betrayal, vengeance, and jaw-dropping reveals — you don't want to miss the final chapter.Written by Rob Fields

    Bella Taibon: Vampire Outlaw, Witch Killer, Soul Saver

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 138:21


    Before the explosive finale of Deadly Second Chances, we take a deep dive into the dark, action-packed saga of Bella Taibon—Strickfield's most fearsome vampire warrior.In this epic primer episode, we present four interconnected stories by Rob Fields that reveal Bella's journey from grieving orphan to immortal protector, cursed blood-drinker… and maybe the multiverse's last hope.

    Monthly Spooky | Spontaneous Combustion, Haunted Funeral Homes, and Killer Squirrels

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2025 127:36


    In the July edition of Monthly Spooky, Henrique and Michelle serve up a hot mix of the bizarre and the hilarious. From terrifying real-world mysteries to strange animal behavior, this episode is bursting with the eerie, the absurd, and the unexplainable:

    Unknown Broadcast | Darkness Awaits: 6 Terrifying Tales of Fate, Fear, and the Supernatural

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2025 194:42


    Ah, my dear, you've returned.Good.Because tonight's stories aren't here to scare you quickly.They're here to settle in, like a fog… slow, strange, and suffocating.We've collected six tales for the truly brave—each a descent into the unknown, where time slips, shadows speak, and the walls are listening.

    Slashback: Prom Night of the Dead - Blood, Blackmail, and a Vengeful Ghost Queen

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 107:53


    Ep.340 – Deadly Second Chances Part 4 – The Prom Queen, the Pact, and the Price of Blood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 60:21


    Deadly Second Chances – Part 4: Loralee HardyShe was broken, abused… and became a monster.Now, Loralee Hardy — the infamous Prom Queen Killer — is offered a second chance by the goddess Hellweaver: a chance to save her family, protect her lover, and stop the bloodshed before it begins.But when love is tainted by betrayal and the past won't stay buried, Loralee must confront the darkest parts of herself — and the twisted reality of a love she thought was pure.Will she rewrite her legacy…or unleash a new reign of terror?Written by Rob Fields

    The Bloody Rise of Loralee Hardy: Prom Queen, Killer, Legend

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 137:59


    With Deadly Second Chances Episode 4 dropping tomorrow, it's time to meet one of the most tragic—and terrifying—figures in the Strickfield universe: Loralee Hardy, the girl who was broken… and came back swinging.In this special presentation, we bring you the full Prom Queen Killer miniseries—a complete horror saga of trauma, identity, resurrection, and revenge.

    Terrifying & True | Mandela Effect Explained – False Memories, Mass Confusion, and the Mystery of Alternate Realities

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2025 45:33


    You clearly remember “Berenstein Bears,” a movie called Shazaam, and Darth Vader saying, “Luke, I am your father.” But none of those are real—at least, not in this universe. In this mind-bending episode, we explore the Mandela Effect: the bizarre phenomenon of mass false memories. From psychological misfires to multiverse theories, we investigate whether these shared illusions are proof of human error… or evidence of something stranger.We're telling that story tonight

    Unknown Broadcast | 4 Gripping Horror Stories of Traps, Twists, and Murder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2025 133:58


    Welcome back, my dear.Tonight, I offer you a little test of confinement.A locked door. A desperate plan.And the unsettling truth that sometimes… you're exactly where someone wants you to be.These four stories explore what it means to be cornered—by fate, by fear, by your own past.

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