Something Scary

Everyone needs to work, but we all do it for different reasons. Some get jobs wherever they can to pay the bills, others are lucky enough to work in pursuit of a passion. Regardless of why you work, It pays to put in the time and effort to excel at whatever you do. Otherwise, you could end up being worked to death.  First, an Uber driver who must pick up a frightening passenger Followed by a telem...

Our earthly possessions are just that, physical things of the earth that we can’t take with us to the next life. What truly matters are our world experiences and what kind of people we are when we interact with others. But often we do place too much value on the things we own, and they can turn into terrible totems, and end up owning us.  First, heed the messenger or reap the wrath Followed by a d...

Love can be a beautiful thing or the terrible thing that keeps you awake at night. Be it warm feelings between friends and family, or the burning passion for a romantic partner. Love can bring us to our best, or like in today’s stories, shine a light on our very worst.   First, defying mother at the cost of death  Followed by one woman struggling to keep her sister alive Then, an ungrateful bride...

As human beings we thrive off of our connection to others, it’s key to our survival. Those relationships can be with other people, but often our deepest connections are with animals. They comfort us in our darkest hours, make us feel safe, they are our primal protectors. But like in these stories, you never know if the one who is supposed to protect you, will turn on you. First, a creepy critter i...

The one thing more threatening than a snarling wolf at the door is the one in sheep’s clothing. The unknown threat that you’re not prepared for lurking in your place of sanctuary. Perhaps someone you trust or something you’ve too long taken for granted. As we’ll learn in today’s stories, unforeseen danger should be feared the most. First, coveted mittens are more than what was wished for Followed...

You should always stand for what’s right and do the honorable thing. Evil will flourish when the good do nothing. Sacrifices often must ultimately be made for the greater good to triumph. So it’s important to remember to also be careful because as today’s stories show us, no good deed goes unpunished.   First, the danger when you can’t trust mother Followed by, the unexpected lurking in a graveyar...

Your imagination can wreak havoc on your mind and soul. It can make you see and feel things that may not be real. But don’t ever let your guard down because if you’re not careful you’ll find out that things are far worse than you think. First, influencers endanger themselves for the perfect post.  Then, a fatal mistake by a sleepless neighbor.  Followed by, a family vacation that becomes a family...

They say seeing is believing but often when we’re faced with the strange and unusual we’re skeptical if it’s real. That instant, that moment of hesitation can be the difference between life and death. A high price to pay, if you don’t believe your eyes. First, when your safe place becomes your nightmare. Then, family heirlooms that will be the death of you.  Followed by, a voice in your head beggi...

It is common to fear that which we do not know. That terrible feeling in the pit of your stomach is the perception of danger, real or imagined. Unfortunately, by the time you know where the true danger lies, you’re too late. First, horror unleashed on a Christmas morning. Followed by a smile that brings panic, not joy.  Then, the terrifying echoes of a haunted forest.  Finally in our featured stor...

We think we’re safe when we can see what is around us, but we’re only seeing one dimension. When we open our eyes to what is beyond, we can see all of the goodness that truly surrounds us. And the evil lurking behind us as well.   First, a ghost stirs when two girls are left alone.   Next, we see what is looking back at you in the mirror.  After that, a prank phone call turns into a real threat. ...

It’s easy to get fixated on one thing: one rule, one tale, one person’s point of view. But when we focus on only one thing, we lose sight of the bigger picture. And that can blind us to the dangers around us if we don’t look too closely. First, a game of hide and seek goes too far  Then we’ll discover the true intentions of a mysterious stranger Followed by, a confession of a dark family secret  A...

First, the Winter Solstice welcomes something sinister.  Followed by deadly spirits that may be following you Then, a tragic tale from a woman trapped in the attic Finally in our featured story, getting stranded in the wrong place at the wrong time www.fabfitfun.com code SCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All-consuming terror can bring us to our most vulnerable. Like a hunger, it can strike suddenly or slowly creep into our minds. It makes monsters and also monsters of us. That’s how it feeds its ravenous ravings. First, a haunted doll is a terrifying inheritance Followed by a stomach-churning letter Then, the thing in the fields feeds indiscriminately  Finally, in our featured story, some horrors...

We all strive to be better and grow stronger but if we don’t temper that strength with a humble awareness, then we risk becoming monsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing a brand-new horror narrative podcast, The Shadow Diaries. The Shadow Diaries is a genre-bending, 12-part narrative horror story about Shana Secco, a young reporter on her first assignment, going on tour with the world’s biggest pop star, Eliza Gold. To Shana, this is all she could have ever hoped for: getting an inside look at the glitz and glamour of a superstar icon. But it won’t tak...

 In the wilderness of Japan something sinister stalks the unlucky travelers that stray too far from their paths. Very few survive their encounters with the deadly spellbinding snow witch of legend, Yuki-Onna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Crawling out of the folklore of victorian England comes a gentleman demon who tells us of his vicious deeds and fearsome expanding appetite... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy Halloween from your friends at Something Scary! Here's a bonus Halloween warning to go along with your tricks and treats. Ella thinks that she can eat all the candy in the world, but she’s not prepared for what happens the day after Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now, Halloween is a powerful night made even more powerful this year by light of a blue moon. Special care should be taken on this night unless you want to release the spirits of the season that beckon from the darkness. First, preparations for a Halloween party go horribly wrong. And then, a necromancer is born against his will. Followed by a house too haunted to call home. And finally, a soul la...

Life’s stories are like a pumpkin pail of candy filled with unexpected tricks, treats and monstrosities. You never know what you’ll pull out of it. In every turn a new surprise tale waits to be unwrapped. It may be something sweet or as sharp as a razorblade. You may get cut, you may be cursed or worse pulling from your bag of monstrosities. First, just one bite of stolen candy has horrific conseq...

As the spirits of Halloween roll in, ever growing fears permeate the air. To cope with it we tell stories to have these fears exorcised. Even in the darkest of times, these tales show us the monsters--even the ones around us. And in these moments together we can distill knowledge needed to help us defeat them. First, Mysterious seeds sow a malevolent growth. And then, a walk along the shore brings...

As Halloween grows closer so do all the scary creatures that come along with it. Scarier than any ghost or mythological monster however, are the evils that people are capable of doing to each other. The inner demons that can drive humankind to do the unthinkable, like kill another person in cold blood. And how that taste has led to notorious murders throughout history from Jack the Ripper to the Z...

There’s magick afoot when night falls, the night sky and stars hungrily cloak places both new and ancient. These locales hold traces of powerful enchantments which surround us all. If you're up to mischief, be careful to protect yourself when venturing out at night. Those stars gaze silently, witnessing our rituals and our wickedness by moonlight. First, two girls play telephone in the cemetery. A...

What lies between the walls of a house, inside the eyes of a toy, or beneath someone’s skin can often be more than we bargained for. If we’re not careful, we can fall victim to other presences that watch and wait to strike when we’re most vulnerable. Always be wary of what lurks just beneath the surface of things. First, a doll just wants a new friend to play with. And then, a home that houses the...

Something lurks in the darkness. Slithering away just out of sight when you turn on the lights. Morphing into the shadows it watches you even now as you listen to this. Don't allow yourself the illusion of safety because horror can take on many shapes and many faces to lure you into the deep black abyss. First, a room for two becomes a room for more. And then, the true story of a haunted movie the...