The Horror Story Podcast

In this episode, we dive into one of the most famous UFO cases in history—the Barney and Betty Hill incident . In 1961, this New Hampshire couple reported a terrifying encounter with a UFO, later recounting under hypnotic regression the strange beings and experiences they allegedly endured. We’ll explore the Hills’ account and the intense debate it sparked, with both UFO enthusiasts and skeptics w...

In this episode, we explore the luxurious yet ghostly Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables, Miami, renowned not only for its opulence but for being one of Florida’s most haunted locations. From its Prohibition-era connection to organized crime, including notorious mobster Thomas "Fatty" Walsh , to its role as a military hospital during WWII, the Biltmore’s history is steeped in intrigue and tragedy. Gue...

In this episode, we uncover the mystery of The Mothman of Point Pleasant , a winged creature that allegedly terrorized a small West Virginia town in the 1960s. We’ll explore eyewitness accounts, including those from gravediggers and locals who reported seeing a creature with glowing red eyes and an enormous wingspan.

In this episode, we venture into the unsettling history of Los Angeles' infamous Cecil Hotel , a place marked by tragic deaths, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals. Known for its dark past, the hotel has been home to numerous tragedies, including suicides, disappearances, and violent murders.

In this episode, we explore the haunted history of Pere Cheney , Michigan—a ghost town with a dark past. Founded by lumberjacks in 1874, the town faced a series of tragic events, including deadly diphtheria outbreaks, devastating fires, and a sharp population decline, leading to its abandonment by 1917. But what truly fuels the eerie legend is the tale of a banished witch , said to have cursed the...

In this episode, we journey into the eerie halls of the Mansfield Reformatory in Ohio, a former prison notorious for its chilling paranormal activity. Visitors, former staff, and paranormal investigators have all reported ghostly encounters within its walls—disembodied voices, unexplained physical sensations, and other unsettling phenomena. We'll explore the stories of lingering spirits, believed...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious history of Soop Cemetery in Belleville, Michigan—a place surrounded by eerie legends and paranormal lore. Once known as Pleasantview Cemetery , the site is said to be haunted, with a particular focus on Elizabeth Soop , a member of the family who once owned the land. According to local stories, Elizabeth practiced witchcraft, though this claim remains...

In this episode, we dive into the eerie legend of the Ada Witch , the ghostly figure said to haunt Findlay Cemetery in Ada, Michigan. The chilling tale revolves around a woman who was murdered by her enraged husband after discovering her infidelity. Though historical records don't support the story, the legend has captivated locals for decades, thanks to sightings, strange sounds, and ghostly enco...

Eloise Psychiatric Hospital was a large complex located in Westland, Michigan. It was named after Eloise Dickerson Davock, the daughter of Detroit's postmaster12 . The hospital operated from 1839 to early 1982

"The Lights Over Copper Ridge" tells the story of Hawthorn Gap, a forgotten Appalachian town haunted by mysterious events. The legend of "The Visitors" begins with a miner, Earl Patterson, who returns from the mountains with strange burns and a disturbing tale of non-human figures. After Patterson's disappearance, more unsettling incidents, including livestock mutilations, unnatural lights, and st...

Blackwater Hollow, a forest in southeastern Ohio, is steeped in local legends of a cursed past. A community of settlers led by a preacher named Elias Dodd vanished from the forest in the early 1800s after a harsh winter, leaving behind whispers of a mystical forest and a tragic sacrifice. Today, the forest is known for eerie occurrences, including disembodied voices, vanishing hikers, and a chilli...

This story is a fictional account of Ashcroft Manor, an abandoned Victorian house in Michigan rumored to be haunted. The story centers around Eliza Ashcroft, a woman obsessed with the occult who is believed to have opened a portal to the spirit world, leading to the disappearance of her family and the subsequent haunting of the mansion. Over time, the manor has become a focal point for ghost hunte...