True Scary Story

In this unsettling account from childhood, the Alexis recalls her first chilling brush with the unknown inside her grandmother’s townhouse. A seemingly innocent porcelain clown doll perched on a swing becomes the centerpiece of an eerie, unexplained event. This story would be only the beginning of a lifelong connection to the paranormal and haunting experiences. Thank you, Alexis for sharing your...

In the first true scary story from Paul, a family moves into a century-old farmhouse and begins experiencing unsettling, unexplained phenomena. As they learn more about the house’s past, the strange events take on deeper meaning. Our second account from Jessica, while staying at her sister’s house, once home to a now-deceased man, she hears a chilling whisper that leaves her rattled. What she thou...

Sarah shares an eerie retelling of two supernatural encounters experienced by her family in Indonesia, one from their father’s side and one from their mother’s. These bring us into Indonesia’s violent colonial past and the lingering spirits that may be trying to tell us something.  You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find E...

In 2018, while studying abroad at Humboldt University, Carmen moved into a Berlin apartment built over a bombed-out ruin, and immediately knew something was wrong. Dark shadows, unexplained scratches, and a choking presence haunted her nights. Was it anxiety… or something darker buried beneath the surface?  You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Canc...

Haley moves into a newly renovated apartment at the edge of town, hoping to build independence and enjoy solitude with her cat. But strange noises, eerie dreams, and a growing sense of dread start to unravel. As her experiences get more bizarre, she begins questioning her sanity... until the terrifying truth starts to reveal itself. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days,...

From childhood through adulthood, Becca recounts a lifetime of chilling experiences that defy logic and follow her across states and homes. Her experiences show us how some people may be more sensitive to the unseen and what happens when that sensitivity runs in the family. If you have your own story you want to share, go to TrueScaryStory.com and fill out the form for a chance to have it featured...

It begins at her then-boyfriend’s childhood home, where she experiences two separate instances of being slapped on the head by an unseen force—while lying against a solid wall. Later, she learns of a man who died tragically nearby, deepening the mystery. In 2019, during what was meant to be a relaxing river trip in Texas, she wakes in the middle of the night to a terrifying presence she believes w...

From a childhood marked by horrifying sleep paralysis, to encounters with ghostly apparitions and unexplained phenomena in historically haunted locations like the Granger House in Marion, IA—this is not a tale of a single haunting, but of a life shadowed by the unexplained. Thank you, Aiden, for sharing your experiences with us. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, the...

From a childhood bedroom she refused to sleep in, to an eerie encounter with a ghostly little girl, and dreams that come true in unsettling ways — this is the real-life journey of someone who’s been haunted her entire life. Through unexplained events, intuitive warnings, and spine-tingling moments, this story explores what it’s like to live with a sixth sense you never asked for — and can’t turn o...

Ever felt like something was watching you... but you couldn’t prove it? For years, she thought she was the only one seeing and hearing things—until the truth came out. What happened in her apartment changed the way she sees the world forever. This is a true story about family, fear, and the unexplainable events our storyteller and her family all lived through. Thank you, Kiara, for sharing your st...

From where he used to live, Javier has been experiencing strange supernatural events. But after moving into a new apartment, he discovers that he may have walked into another place with a dark past. This time, haunted by a child that has been roaming around the building. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin on Tik...

A listener shares her terrifying experience inside her family’s duplex — a home once owned by her husband’s late grandmother. What begins as a normal evening quickly turns strange when she hears her son’s voice inside the house… even though both of her children were playing outside. The story deepens with connections to other paranormal activity caught on video — including an orb that seems to int...

From childhood to college, each story unfolds with eerie detail — spirits, haunted places, strange feelings, and unexplained happenings that connect deeply to family, history, and place. These are memories that can’t be easily explained... but also can’t be forgotten. Thank you, Michael, for sharing your stories with us. You can get these ad-free through  ScaryPlus.com  free for 14 days, then 4.99...

After their great-grandmother’s passing, a family moves into her secluded home on 180 acres of overgrown land. While exploring the property, two brothers stumble upon an abandoned cabin hidden deep in the woods—one that was never meant to be found. What begins as childhood curiosity quickly turns into a nightmare that follows them back home. Over the years, they experience unexplainable encounters...

A lifetime of eerie encounters unfolds in this chilling true story. From mysterious voices to terrifying sleep paralysis and ghostly figures, one man’s life has been shadowed by the unexplained. But are these hauntings tied to places, or is something following him? Dive into this spine-tingling tale of supernatural encounters, prophetic dreams, and eerie connections that defy logic. You can get th...

A childhood memory from foster care still lingers—an experience so unsettling it has stayed with Liz for years. A night she will never forget. A feeling she couldn't explain. And a discovery that changed everything. Was it just a dream, or something much more real? You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin social media...

What if something latched onto you… and followed you from house to house? From childhood into your teenage years, unexplained encounters and eerie presences never seemed to leave. A shadow figure at Grandma’s house, an upstairs floor that felt wrong, and a Ouija board session that should have never happened. This is a chilling firsthand account of a haunting that never truly ended. You can get the...

A group of young roommates excitedly move into a house near campus, but their time there is cut short by a series of unsettling events. At first, it’s just strange noises—humming, footsteps, doors moving on their own. Then things turn physical: lights flickering, unexplained scratches, and eerie dreams with disturbing imagery. One by one, the roommates realize they are being watched, touched, and...

A family begins experiencing eerie disturbances after a relative with a fascination for the occult moves out. Shadows creep along the walls, disembodied voices call out names, and an unsettling object refuses to stay discarded. What starts as strange noises quickly turns into something far more sinister, leaving one question—did something dark stay behind? You can get these ad-free through ScaryPl...

For one person, the unexplained has always been a part of life—whether he wanted it to be or not. His mother always warned him about it. Growing up in South Africa, his childhood home was filled with eerie noises, shadowy figures, and unsettling encounters that he tried to rationalize. Even as he grew older and moved to new places, the strange occurrences never truly stopped. Now, as he tries to i...

"It Came From the Mirror" In our first creepy account, Diana tells us about her family's experiences living on a property in Mexico that used to be a cemetery. From the story of a little boy that stares from the corner of the room, to unexplained sounds.  "First Time in New Orleans" Our second story, Vanessa tells us about her terrifying stay in one of the most haunted cities in the United States....

Kaitlin reflects on her childhood growing up in a house filled with eerie occurrences—phantom figures, strange whispers, and chilling encounters that defy explanation. As Kaitlin seeks answers from her mother, she uncovers unsettling truths about their home’s past. Years later, even though the experiences have stopped, one question remains: what if it comes back? You can get these ad-free through...

Two friends stumble upon the paranormal while exploring an abandoned farmhouse in Northern California, forever altering their understanding of the supernatural. A year later, eerie events continue nearby, proving that some encounters leave a mark you can’t escape. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin social media...

What happens when you unknowingly open the door to something dark? Years after moving into a remote home filled with unexplained activity, one event revealed just how real the paranormal can be. We will hear about strange happenings in a remote California home, and the haunting presence that left a family forever changed. Thank you, Angelica, for sharing your story with us. You can get these ad-fr...

A family home in Dallas, Texas, holds a sinister history of unexplained events spanning generations. From chilling encounters with shadowy figures and headless apparitions to terrifying interactions with dark entities, this house’s connection to an ancient burial ground weaves a haunting tale of restless spirits and generational curses. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 d...