Something Scary

It’s comforting to imagine killers behind bars. But what if they get loose? Some could be lurking around your neighborhood, or even be that dark shadow outside your window. Today’s stories are all about killers… close to home. First, join Markeia as we watch some live coverage of a murderer gone loose. Next, we’ll order some odd-tasting ice cream from a disgruntled employee. After that, we’ll take...

Fantasy doesn’t always stay fiction. Sometimes it creeps into reality, and as we grow older those childhood fairy tales gain a whole new meaning.  First, Sapphire reads a magical tale about a baker with a dark, delectable secret. Next, join Markeia as she follows a young occultist into a dangerous swamp. After that we’ll help an injured drifter on the side of the highway, and finally we’ll watch a...

Change can be - well - SCARY, so new co-host Markeia McCarty is here to act as your guide through the unknown. First, Markeia takes you for a swim after dark in a deserted lake the day before high school starts. After that, we’ll have a late night run in with the Lady in White in our new apartment. And finally, we’ll tag along with the lonely new kid at school. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a Swedish urban legend. Then, she introduces Markeia McCarty, your new ghost guide who will be taking over while Sapphire is on a break. Finally, Markeia shares a classic Creepypasta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All of this week's stories have been submitted by fans from India. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a man who picks up a stranger late at night in the streets of Delhi. Then, we’ll hide from a crying spirit, hear peculiar noises in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and finally, play Charlie Charlie in a haunted school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For this week's episode, Sapphire shares stories from different tropical islands. First, we’ll stop by Jamaica to hear about the terrifying "Duppy." After that, we’ll encounter the Taotaomo'na of Guam. And finally, we'll follow an army recruit on his jungle training on a mysterious island.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What comes to mind when you think of a demon. A red beast with horns? A scaly goblin with a pitchfork? Demons come in all different shapes and sizes. But they all want one thing - your soul. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a little girl’s troubling best friend. After that, we’ll try to figure out why a girl is constantly finding herself in harm’s way. Then, we’ll observe a young medium attempt t...

Witches and witchcraft have become more mainstream over the years, and therefore have become more understood. But even though there are lots of good witches, there are still those out there who use their power for evil. First, Sapphire tells the legend of Upper and Lower Melinda. Then, we’ll learn an old folktale about a family of witches and a giant troll. And finally, we’ll try to stop the hex p...

Have you ever had a near death experience? They’re a lot more common than you might think. In this week’s episode, Sapphire shares a few tales from people who have seen the light. First, we’ll hear about the girl who almost died 9 times. Then, we’ll travel to Hawaii, where a woman is taken over by ancestral spirits. After that, we’ll hear the many close calls of a teenage girl. And finally, we’ll...

It’s all fun and games...until someone gets hurt. This week’s stories are all about deadly games and rituals. First, we’ll play the Game of the Red Eye. Next, we’ll prank call a babysitter, learn the origins of Bloody Mary, and hear about a mysterious mascot suit at a football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a question as old as time itself: does the soul continue on after death? We may never have a definite answer, but there are certainly stories out there that make it hard to believe that death is truly the end.  First, Sapphire shares an urban legend about an Indonesian girl’s encounter with a shrouded corpse.  Then, we’ll try to solve the mystery of a young girl’s outbursts. After that, we’ll...

We have a natural instinct to protect babies, because they’re vulnerable. And sometimes, that instinct can be used against us. This episode is about newborns. Trigger warning: there is some violence against babies, but nothing is described in graphic detail. First, Sapphire shares an urban legend about a couple on their journey to becoming first time parents. Then, we’ll hear the tragic origin sto...

Your home is important. It’s where you keep all your belongings, it’s where you sleep, it’s where you feel the most safe - well, should feel the most safe. This week’s episode is about homes that have no heart. First, Sapphire takes you on a trip to the notorious House of Doon. Then, we’ll explore a supposedly cursed haunted house attraction in Nebraska. After that, we’ll stop by a dilapidated sha...

Hotels are notoriously haunted locations. So it's no wonder that it’s the chosen setting for many movies and urban legends.  Every single day, people come and go through the lobby - and some never truly leave. In this week’s episode, we’ll be exploring some hotels with guests who have overstayed their welcome. First, Sapphire shares a story about a teenage girl who gets into an elevator at the wro...

There’s a reason the eyes are considered the windows to the soul.  In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a tale about a doll with oddly realistic, golden eyes. Then, she interviews Chelsey Weber-Smith, the host of American Hysteria, a podcast that explores our moral panics, urban legends, and conspiracy theories, how they shape our psychology and culture, and why we end up believing them. Chelse...

Sapphire receives a lot of mysterious stories from listeners in Mexico, and so we've decided to dedicate another episode to this marvelous country. First, Sapphire tells a true story about a young boy who finds himself in a sticky situation. Then, we’ll meet an unusual woman by a river. After that, we’ll encounter a begging woman. And finally, befriend a kind neighbor in an apartment complex. Lear...

The concept of making friends is kind of odd if you think about it. You meet a total stranger, and you both mutually decide to build a relationship. It requires a lot of trust. But if you choose correctly, those relationships can be so meaningful, and beneficial. This episode is about the times that are not. First, Sapphire shares a story about a young boy who befriends the new kid at school. Then...

Before listening to this episode, we recommend double checking that the doors in your house are locked. Assuming that nothing’s already inside. First, Sapphire shares an eerie 911 call. Then, we’ll try to avoid the man outside trying to get in. After that, we’ll uncover a dark secret at a summer vacation home. And finally, learn why it’s best to never open the door at night. Learn more about your...

Do you believe in curses? Do you think that misfortune is random? Or can be caused by someone? Today’s episode is all about curses. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a legendary Japanese creature who is created from a curse. Then, a young girl discovers what’s haunting her mother. After that, we’ll help a girl figure out why her family has a string of bad luck. And finally, avoid the clutches of a...

Today's stories are all about the bizarre things that can happen at school, and the unsettling truths that you may learn about yourself. First, Sapphire shares a story about a young girl who becomes possessed by a Jinn. Then, we'll watch a group of friends fall apart over the years. After that, we'll figure out why a history high school teacher hates one of her students. And finally, we'll learn a...

Do you remember the book series "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark?" Our first story is an edited version of "The Drum." Then, Sapphire chats with Cody Meirick, creator of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark documentary, available on video-on-demand today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Traveling is a wonderful privilege if you’re able to afford it. But sometimes, heading into the unknown can be nothing like you were planning. That’s what today’s episode is all about. First, Sapphire shares a story about a woman who finds something horrifying inside of a suitcase. Then, we’ll stay in a creepy villa in South Africa. After that, we’ll avoid a haunted road in India. And finally, we’...

Today’s episode is filled with ravenous monsters - both human and non-human. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a family who lets a mysterious salesman into their home late at night. Then, we’ll hear of a young girl’s recurring nightmare of being chased by a faceless creature. And finally, we’ll help a pair of young brothers solve the mystery of their disappearing livestock. Learn more about your a...

Have you ever received a message that you thought you were better off never knowing? Today's episode is all about unwanted messages that disrupt our lives. First, Sapphire shares the take of a courier on his way to read a letter for an illiterate family. Then, we’ll step into the mind of a young medium who communicates with spirits, whether she wants to or not. And finally, we’ll make a friend at...

In today’s episode, Sapphire shares stories about ominous sounds and the dangers of silence. First, we’ll visit a summer camp where an outspoken girl becomes the victim of a terrible prank. Then, we’ll follow a whistling old lady at a grocery store, run from silent figures in a bedroom, and avoid the clutches of Mr Clickety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices