Scary Mystery Surprise: Ghosts, Horror, and Creepy Urban Legends

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! Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no...

Mermaids? More like manatees in wigs. Edwin tells us all about it and is pushed by a ghost in his apartment for his troubles. Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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. Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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due to strong language, sexuality, non-consensual intercourse with a spirit Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from...

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. Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

Do you believe in Past Lives and deja vu? Edwin shares true tales that could make you question reality if you don't. Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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.... Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias . Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no...

Edwin takes us deep underground to the metro in Mexico City. What lurks in the darkness? Michelle is fine not knowing. Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias . Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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. Hosted by Michelle Newman and Edwin Covarrubias . Episode edited & sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer b...

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...

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! Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for...

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...

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more...

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! Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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.  Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to chec...

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer be...

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 Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for...

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.  Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

Do people like us? We asked tarot cards. Michelle tells us about the history of tarot and debunks common myths you probably believe.  Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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.  Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

A cannibal spirit that attacks people and takes over their bodies? Yes, please! In this episode we talk about wendigoes and alleged encounters. Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!

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.  Scary Mystery Surprise (Campfire Story) is no longer being updated, but be sure to check out our other shows from Scary.fm for more scares!