The Red Treehouse: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night

History is full of stories of alleged demonic possession. In the 1970s, a young German woman, Anneliese Michel, experienced scary and confusing symptoms--which she attributed to demonic possession. Except, it wasn't that simple; because she was undergoing medical and mental health care at the time. As her symptoms worsened, the mystery deepened--leading to unimaginable tragedy and more questions t...

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. First published in 1902, Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, is an eerie vampire story about a beautiful young woman who, instead of sucking her victims’ blood, slowly drains their life force. A terrific stor...

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--Smee written by A.M. Burrage. Twelves friends gather on Christmas Eve for food and games--but things go awry when they decide to play a game called, "Smee." This one is creepy and atmospheric. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close att...

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two terrific Christmas Creepypastas--Are You Coming Upstairs? by 1nnocenteyes and My Christmas Tale by Icydice. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I share these terrific stories! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod E...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Old Nurse's Story, written by Elizabeth Gaskell. First published in 1852, The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell, is a layered and terrific Victorian ghost story that explores themes of family, identity, and the sometimes-tragic consequences of past wrongs. Writt...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I share 8 true scary sleep paralysis nightmares—all of which will absolutely keep you up at night. Is sleep paralysis normal and natural? Or is it paranormal and supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Ema...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 5 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy. Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreeh...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the strange and eerie Lead Masks case. In 1966, on a hilltop outside a Brazilian suburb, the bodies of two men are discovered. The crime scene is baffling--they're lying side-by-side, wearing near-identical clothing, and both have strange lead masks covering their eyes. What happened to two men fo...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a strange and eerie cryptid--The Fresno Nightcrawlers. In 2007, a man in Fresno, CA captured something creepy on his CCTV cameras--a creature walking upright with no torso, shoulders, or arms. Dubbed The Fresno Nightcrawlers, the ensuing debate has left people divided--with some saying it's proof...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Spectre Bride, written by William Harrison Ainsworth. The story tells of an enigmatic stranger who arrives at a castle in Germany for a birthday party for a Baron's daughter. The two inevitably fall in love, but as you can imagine, things aren't what they seem--leadi...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND THE MURDER OF TWO CHILDREN. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the haunting--and unsolved--Hinterkaifeck Murders. In April 1922, six people were found brutally slain in their home in the Bavarian countryside. The details surr...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the dark--and scary--possession of Gottliebin Dittus, a German woman who claimed to be possessed by over 1000 demons in the mid-19th century. Was she truly possessed by demons? Or was there a more natural explanation? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Insta...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse for a special Halloween episode, where we hear true scary stories from listeners and podcasts hosts, alike! These stories include ghostly hauntings, UFO and alien encounters, dopplegangers, scary imaginary friends, and more! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreeho...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two of my favorite short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart. Both stories are fraught with tension and follow similar storylines and themes--and they're guaranteed to get under you skin! So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad, I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________________ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Cold Embrace, written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon. The story tells of two cousins, Getrude and an unnamed young student, who pledge their love for one another. Until, the student turns from his l...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I’ve said this before, but I’ve always been too scared to mess with a Ouija Board. I know, I know—lots of folks say, “it’s just a toy, there’s nothing to be afraid of.” But I watched The Exorcist at 9 years old, and I’ve been entirely too chicken shit to try it. Maybe...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ In less than a week, author Elle G. Keating will release her debut novel, Don’t Wake Up. I had the privilege of reading an excerpt earlier this week and interviewing her on my other show, One Good Scare. In conversation, she mentioned the novel is based on a short sto...

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 10 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy. Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: Tik...

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Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...

Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...

Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...

Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...

Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...

Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I...