The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

A tale of eerie childhood storytime rituals becomes a haunting legacy for one father and his son. As a child, bedtime stories held a peculiar importance, enforced by strict rules. Years later, a nightmarish party involving mysterious guests unravels a chilling reality... Credits Check out the gripping story titled " My Dad takes storytime very seriously. " written by WorldAwayTweedy . Expe...

On Halloween night in 1974, in Deer Park, Texas, seemed like any other Halloween night... Ronald Clark O'Bryan, along with his children and several neighbors, embarked on a trick-or-treating adventure. They encountered a darkened house, its porch lights extinguished, but Ronald insisted they knocked on the door for treats. Impatient, the group left after no one answered, but Ronald stayed behi...

Halloween, originally derived from the Celtic Samhain celebration, marked the night when the dead returned to Earth. This holiday delighted those who enjoyed embracing the spooky side of life, yet caused unease for families wishing to avoid attracting spirits to their homes. People used scary masks and carved faces into turnips and other root vegetables to ward off these spirits. And now, people c...

In this episode, we will go over three true scary stories... from an AOL messenger love interest who ends up being a major creep ... to an encounter with a naked man in the woods who screams with a woman's voice and moves irregularly... this episode will have you hooked. Disclaimer: This episode has disturbing content spoken about inside regarding children and nude creatures spotted in the woo...

In the gripping tales of the supernatural and the inexplicable, our journey begins with a collection of bone-chilling stories that delve into the realms of danger, mystery, and the unexplained. In this episode, S8E8, we present "5 TRUE Scary Stories" that will send shivers down your spine and make you question the thin veil that separates the ordinary from the extraordinary. ----- The firs...

In the magical world of Disneyland, there are stories that often remain hidden behind the enchantment. Join us in this episode of The Scarecast as we peel back the layers of Disneyland history and explore three intriguing and chilling stories. First, we take you to the heart of Disneyland, to a small apartment above the Firehouse on Main Street. This was Walt Disney's personal retreat, and eve...

In this episode, we delve into the mysterious disappearance of Morgan Bauer. Born on April 13, 1996, in Aberdeen, South Dakota, Morgan aspired to break free from her rural hometown and create her own identity in a bustling city. Her journey took her from Aberdeen to Atlanta in 2016, where she encountered unexpected challenges, including finding herself cast out by the man she had arranged to stay...

Step into a world where McDonald's nostalgia takes a dark and twisted turn. In this chilling bedtime story, we explore the story of a peculiar customer's obsession with the 'Grimace Birthday Meal.' Discover the unsettling origins of the character Grimace, once known as 'Evil Grimace,' and the disturbing events that follow. From eerie dreams to a horrifying confrontation, th...

I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down with a couple who are not only long-time fans of this podcast but have a tale so enthralling that it will send shivers down your spine. Hailing all the way from the vibrant city of Las Vegas, Nevada, meet Eduardo and Crystal —two individuals whose journey into the unknown will leave you breathless. So, make sure you're all ears for this captivating a...

In this podcast episode, in a desperate bid for money, a couple turns to a dark online venture. But what begins as harmless filming soon spirals into a nightmarish obsession. As the wife's appearance transforms into something monstrous, her insatiable hunger consumes everything in its path. Tune in to this bone-chilling podcast episode as we uncover the horrifying consequences of unchecked des...

Santa Clarita, a city I lived in for three years, back in 2011 through 2014, is a city with many great tales. On S8E2, I had the pleasure of interviewing Evan Decker, President of Mentryville California, Inc, a non-profit that is fundraising to restore the Mentryville buildings to the time period of their heyday and open them to the public for tours. Along with this responsibility, Evan also works...

Max discovers his old favorite computer game, RollerCoaster Tycoon 2, and loading it up... he unknowingly unlocks a world where the virtual characters, known as peeps, are sentient and trapped. Filled with compassion, Max sets out on a mission to help them escape their digital existence. Don't miss this gripping podcast that celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and the magic that lies wi...

In this podcast episode, a retired teacher recounts a haunting and tragic event from his past. As his favorite grandchild comes to interview him for a family history project, he musters the courage to share the story of "The Incident." Set in 1965 in the poverty-stricken border town of Santa Cruz, Texas, the teacher describes the dilapidated school and the dedication of his students, excep...

For this episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my cousin, Prachelle, who I grew up very close to, only about two weeks apart from each other. And having posted all of these stories about Santa Clarita, such as Sand Canyon Road or Six Flags, my cousin Prachelle told me she had a really weird experience one time driving down a long, desolate road in San Francisquito Canyon towards Palmdale. Pr...

"No Fishing" written by Ash Phoenix Ash's Reddit Page: https://www.reddit.com/user/phoenix_flies *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: htt...

I had the pleasure of interviewing Steffany Strange, who is a psychic medium and paranormal investigator who has amassed over 700,000 followers on TikTok, is a host of Something Scary, and has been involved with the likes of Buzzfeed Unsolved, the Travel Channel, and Mystery Decoded. Steffany also hosts a psychic development circle with her husband, Karl, in the Antelope Valley. In this episode, w...

Mentryville is a ghost town in Santa Clarita, California, known for its historical significance and alleged paranormal activity. The town was established in 1876 as the state's first commercially viable oil well and remained prosperous until the 1920s when production began to slow down. By the early 1930s, its residents had started leaving the area. The town is rumored to be "haunted"...

"My downstairs neighbour texted me that I was being too loud. I wasn’t home." written by  u/crash---- https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/12c0ge6/my_downstairs_neighbour_texted_me_that_i_was/ *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, co...

" My downstairs neighbour texted me that I was being too loud. I wasn’t home. " written by  u/crash---- https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/12c0ge6/my_downstairs_neighbour_texted_me_that_i_was/ *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests,...

Have you seen this cat?: https://imgur.com/a1sPynr "ATTENTION! Will the person who adopted this cat please contact me IMMEDIATELY" written by  u/lets-split-up https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/12wzioi/attention_will_the_person_who_adopted_this_cat/ *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me thro...

"I filled in a survey at an ATM. It was the most bizarre experience in my life." written by  u/Luminoustygian https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/12mz760/i_filled_in_a_survey_at_an_atm_it_was_the_most/ *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story re...

"I Think Someone Else Is Living My Life" written by ginasffs  https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/w5swdr/i_think_someone_else_is_living_my_life/ *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story requests, concerns, or advertising inquiries. Advertising...

Hey Scarecasters, today will be an episode I think you all will truly enjoy. I will be telling 4 different scary stories, which revolve around someone almost kidnapped and using her trained knowledge and instincts to combat it, a story of a girl that experiences paranormal activity through a live stream, a hood story featuring my uncle D who tells a tale of a spirit belonging to a man who died on...

Story #1: "The Delivery" Story #2: "I just want to survive" Story #3: "The Shortcut" Story #4: "Curse the Darkness" All stories written by Ryan Major (follow him on Twitter @rcmajorwriting) *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any st...

Story #1: "The Man of the Woods" written by Ryan Major Story #2: "The Mirror" written by Ryan Major (follow him on Twitter @rcmajorwriting) Story #3: "The Graveyard" written by Darkly Gathers *** Follow @thescarecast on TikTok and Instagram Go Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@scarecast Contact me through email: mike@thescarecast.com for any story re...