True Scary Stories

The Boy Who Promised Won't Hurt A wooden box sits in a Montana evidence room, unopened for thirty years, holding the secret of what happened in Walder Forest. A ten-year-old boy, found with surgical scars and a chilling two-word promise, drew pictures of a cabin, knives, and a woman labeled "mother." What unspeakable horror did he witness? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling events of October 1993, when Sheriff's Deputy Harold Dawson and his team searched Walder Forest for answers. We explore the strange atmosphere of the forest, the discovery of an archaic cabin with a razor-wire snare, and the terrifying disappearance of a deputy. Case: Walder Forest Incident Date: Autumn 1993 Location: Clark County, Montana Personnel: Harold Dawson, Jackson Shaw, Chris Stutson, Dean Terry, Lewis Watts Status: Unresolved - A wooden box has been in the Clark County Sheriff's Department evidence room for thirty years. - A ten-year-old boy was found with surgical scars indicating the removal of a kidney, spleen, and part of a liver. - The boy's vocabulary was reduced to approximately a dozen words, including "Won't hurt." - A search team of five men entered Walder Forest, experiencing unusual sound and temperature changes. - A razor-wire snare, man-sized, was discovered near the path to an archaic hunting cabin. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Elmwood House: He Painted His Own End Martin Pikman bought Elmwood House to paint a dream of his own death, a vision he'd carried since age fifteen. But when investigators found the finished canvas in the attic, it depicted something that hadn't happened yet. What chilling premonition did Martin capture on his final artwork? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling story of Martin Pikman, an artist who returned to his childhood home in Barton, Cheshire, to confront a recurring dream. We explore the strange silence of Gunner's Cloth, the ancient woodland surrounding Elmwood House, and the new, terrifying dreams that began to plague Martin, hinting at a reality far more sinister than he could have imagined. Person: Martin Pikman Location: Elmwood House, Gunner's Cloth, Barton, Cheshire, England Age: 36 Occupation: Painter Dream Origin: Age 15 - Martin Pikman bought Elmwood House to paint a dream of his own death. - The finished painting, found in the attic, depicted an event that had not yet occurred. - Martin was 36 years old when he returned to Barton, a small town in Cheshire. - His recurring dream, since age 15, showed him on a stone slab surrounded by pale figures. - Elmwood House had no electricity; Martin used oil lamps and candles. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Thanksgiving Dinner: The 300-Year Family Contract For over three centuries, an American family has upheld a chilling Thanksgiving tradition: a yearly human hunt. What began as a desperate act of survival in 1721 evolved into a binding contract with a mysterious entity, promising prosperity and protection in exchange for a horrific price. What did Avery Hunter do at Thanksgiving dinner, and what impossible choice now faces the current generation? In this episode, we uncover the unsettling history of the Hunter family, from Hank Hunter's fateful encounter with a creature named Nod to the generations bound by an unbreakable pact. Explore the "Luck of Nod" that shielded them from disaster, and the grim consequences for any Hunter who dared to defy the contract. Person: Hank Hunter Creature: Nod Location: Ohio territory Event: First hunt in November 1721 Duration: Over 300 years - Hank Hunter, facing starvation, hunted a stranger in November 1721. - A creature named Nod offered a contract: one human hunt every November for protection and prosperity. - The contract, described as over 7,000 characters of cramped cursive, bound Hank's entire bloodline. - The Hunter family founded the town of Huntersville and were known for their extraordinary "luck." - Maria Hunter, who eloped in 1889, died with her husband and unborn child in a house fire after leaving the family before November. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Dead Grandfather's Letter: What He Saw Next An 18-year-old student finds a letter on his desk, written in his dead grandfather's distinctive hand. The message claims a violation of his sovereignty and reveals secrets about the afterlife that no rational explanation can account for. What impossible truths did the letter contain? In this episode, we delve into the chilling account of a college student who receives a posthumous letter from his grandfather. The letter, found mysteriously on his desk, details events from beyond the grave and uncovers hidden family history, leaving the recipient to question reality. Person: Jason Location: University dorm room Date: Friday night in October (first year of university) Status: Grandfather deceased for almost a year Object: Letter in grandfather's handwriting - Jason's grandfather died the previous winter from cancer. - The letter appeared on Jason's desk one Saturday morning. - The handwriting on the letter matched a birthday card from two years prior. - The letter described using Jason's hand while he slept as "a violation of your sovereignty." - Details in the letter about the grandfather's past were later confirmed by Jason's father and grandmother. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Shirt Said "Shut Up," But Jack Confessed Everything Jack Werner hadn't slept through a night in forty years, a detail made stranger by what he did instead of sleeping and what he eventually said out loud. This is the confession that changed two lives in ways that still haven't been named. What secrets can a man keep for decades, only to reveal them all in one night? In this episode, we delve into the life of Jack Werner, a man whose silence was as profound as the words on his faded t-shirt: "IF YOU WEREN'T THERE, SHUT THE HELL UP." We explore the slow unraveling of a lifetime of unspoken truths, from a terse parking dispute to a series of porch conversations that culminated in a shocking revelation. Person: Jack Werner Age: Over seventy Military Service: Marine, Vietnam Family Status: Divorced, son deceased Duration of Insomnia: Forty years - Jack Werner wore a faded cotton t-shirt with the phrase "IF YOU WEREN'T THERE, SHUT THE HELL UP" across the chest. - He hadn't slept through a night in forty years, spending his nights awake. - His son, Ben Werner, died of a drug overdose in a phone booth at seventeen. - Jack shared his confession over two nights on a suburban porch with his new neighbor. - The first real exchange between Jack and his neighbor was over a trivial parking dispute. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Something Is Moving In My Throat A classified government lab, sixty miles from any human structure, housed a specimen unlike anything known on Earth, predating even the Last Universal Common Ancestor. What happened inside, recorded only in a handwritten diary under a false name, reveals a terrifying truth about a facility designed to contain secrets. What did K.Z. Okpala discover that the lab was trying to hide? In this episode, we delve into the chilling account of K.Z. Okpala, a scientist at Central Lab 47B, who meticulously documented the unraveling of his reality after the arrival of an unidentifiable deep-ocean specimen. Explore the subtle signs that escalated into a horrifying discovery, and question the true purpose of a lab that seemed to observe rather than contain. Person: K.Z. Okpala Location: Central Lab 47B Specimen Origin: Deep ocean waters Lab Director: Morrison Friend: Abed - K.Z. Okpala spent five years preparing for his position at Central Lab 47B. - The specimen had two snail-like structures and tentacles ending in flexible, articulate digits. - Genetic analysis suggested the specimen's ancestor may predate LUCA, the Last Universal Common Ancestor. - The facility had physical security protocols that removed all personal devices like phones and cameras. - The smell, initially attributed to ventilation, was later described as if the building itself had begun to breathe. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Nursery: Why I Shot Her A combat veteran records a message from beyond Jupiter, calling himself lucky despite the horrors of an alien slave ship. What unspeakable act did Jamie Wallace commit with a gun, and who was on the other end, that makes him feel this way? In this episode, we hear Jamie Wallace's chilling account of an alien rebellion, the unspeakable experiments he encountered, and the impossible promise he made to a fellow prisoner. Discover the true nature of the Astri civilization and the choice Jamie was forced to make. Person: Jamie Wallace Status: Combat veteran, former Earth resident, Galactic Confederation crew member Location: Aboard a Galactic Confederation military vessel Event: Rebellion against Astri captors Allies: Gideon, Abel, Natasha - Jamie Wallace was aboard the slave ship for less than two days before joining the rebellion. - The slave ship's corridors were narrow, lit with dull amber, and smelled biologically warm, metallic, and faintly sweet. - Jamie and Natasha found human bodies modified without medical purpose and hybrid biological structures, some still alive. - Behind a forced-open door, they discovered human heads mounted on display brackets, with eyes moving and brains functioning. - Natasha ordered Jamie to shoot her if they were ever to be recaptured by the Astri. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Sunset Valley: The Town That Became A Throne For twenty years, Jack woke up crying, haunted by the image of a sky splitting open and dozens of hands rising from where Sunset Valley once stood. He drove back to Ohio, knowing he might not return, compelled by a secret buried two decades ago. What does it cost a person to walk back toward the thing they buried? In this episode, we uncover the chilling story of Sunset Valley, Ohio, a town that vanished without a trace after a desperate act. From a teenage boy's desire to escape to a confrontation that changed everything, this narrative explores the dark secrets and inexplicable events surrounding a place that no longer appears on any map. Person: Jack Location: Sunset Valley, Ohio Event: Disappearance of Sunset Valley Date: October 18, 2000 Status: Unexplained - Jack was haunted by dreams for twenty years, seeing hands rising from the vanished town. - Sunset Valley, Ohio, had a population of approximately two thousand people. - Bruce Anderson, a former football legend, was confronted by Dawn Moretti. - On October 18, 2000, Bruce Anderson's body was dropped into a cave known as the Gates of Hell. - After the incident, Sunset Valley vanished, replaced by old forest with no trace of the town. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Iceberg That Won't Let You Die Nicholas vanished on Monte Rosa, only to reappear on an iceberg in a dark ocean, where a survival structure descends 400 feet into the ice. He found others there, including Eleanor, who gave him rules for this impossible place, and Curt, whose throat wound was filled with a gray-white substance and whose blood ran cold. What happened to Nicholas, and what secrets does this isolated community hold? In this episode, we uncover the chilling account of Nicholas's disappearance from a mountain and his inexplicable arrival on an iceberg. We explore the strange inhabitants he encounters, from the stoic Eleanor to the biologically altered Curt, and the unsettling reality of a place with no clocks, no predictable sun, and no seasons. Person: Nicholas Location: Monte Rosa, an iceberg Time: Unspecified Status: Still there Condition: Lost - Nicholas set out from base at 8 AM with his guide, Rob, on a clear morning. - Snow materialized from a cloudless sky, dropping visibility to nothing within ten minutes. - Nicholas found Rob's voice, then only untouched snow where Rob had been. - His compass needle spun continuously, refusing to settle on any direction. - He found a tent sitting on top of the snow, not buried, and crawled inside. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Hope Street: The Headless Driver and the Vanishing Car Three months after his disappearance, a delivery driver's remains were found on Hope Street, but the medical examiner noted a chilling detail: his head was gone. One expert suggested rats, while another pointed to a single neck bone and used the phrase "surgical precision." What truly happened on that abandoned street? In this episode, we delve into the unexplained case of Jones, a delivery driver with a secret habit that led him to Hope Street on a fateful Monday night. Explore the unsettling events that unfolded after a late delivery, from a strange impact to an inexplicable sound beneath his car, leading to a mystery that remains officially unsolved. Case: Unexplained Disappearance Person: Jones, delivery driver Location: Hope Street, South Side Business: Satisfaction Chinese restaurant Time: Just before midnight - Jones had a university degree in political science but worked as a delivery driver. - He played a game while driving, scoring points for hitting small animals with his car. - On the night he disappeared, he turned onto Hope Street at 11:47 PM to cut ten minutes from his route. - He heard a loud, wet squelch and a high-pitched sound after swerving, but saw no carcass in his rearview mirror. - A methodical scraping sound began beneath his car less than two minutes later, moving from rear to front. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Building That Erased Itself: Rochester Heights In this episode, we explore the unsettling disappearance of Rochester Heights, a high-rise building in East Oakland, and the strange events surrounding its last known resident. Discover the chilling details of a place that absorbed people without acknowledging them, and the terrifying secret hidden within its walls. Location: East Oakland Building: Rochester Heights Resident: Chris Object: Diary Animal: Butterball - The building's owner claims the lot has been vacant for six months. - Chris lived on the fourth floor, apartment 405, in a building with failing infrastructure. - Harold, a resident, kept a diary that never mentioned Chris, despite their proximity. - Chris found Butterball, a poodle, deliberately placed inside a blood-soaked crescent moon frame. - Elena and Macy were heard discussing Harold in hushed, frightened tones. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Paul Young 217: The Cycle of Blank IDs In this episode, we delve into the chilling account of Paul Young, an ordinary office worker whose life takes an extraordinary turn when he encounters a doppelganger. Explore the unsettling details of a case where personal identity is erased, and a sinister cycle of replacement is revealed. Person: Paul Young Age: 34 Occupation: Office worker Residence: Fourth floor, apartment 417 Weapon: .38 revolver - Paul Young, an office worker, found his key didn't fit his apartment door. - Inside apartment 417, a man identical to Paul Young was waiting. - Paul's driver's license, work ID, and bank card were all completely blank. - The doppelganger possessed perfect identification documents with Paul's details. - The doppelganger explained they were the same person, diverged from a common point. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Santa's Sleigh: The Abduction No One Believed A sixteen-year-old boy boards a sleigh on Christmas Eve, bound for a place called the North Pole, but this is no fairy tale. Seth recounts the worst Christmas of his life, beginning with a mysterious business card from "Outcast Rescue and Relocation Campaign" handed to him by an unauthorized elf in a shopping mall. What impossible events followed this strange encounter, and why did Seth choose to go? In this episode, we delve into Seth's chilling account of an abduction that defies explanation, tracing the years of documented cruelty and neglect that preceded his extraordinary Christmas Eve. Discover the details of his life in Florida and the strange invitation that offered an escape from his tormentors. Person: Seth Age: Sixteen Location: Florida Event: Christmas Eve abduction Organization: Outcast Rescue and Relocation Campaign (ORRC) - Seth received a business card from an unauthorized elf at a shopping mall. - The card read "Outcast Rescue and Relocation Campaign" with a phone number, but no address or website. - Seth's school had 20-25 students per grade, from pre-kindergarten through twelfth. - An elf named Tinsel Elfr Hollywood the Third appeared at Seth's second-floor window on Christmas Eve. - Tinsel pulled a full-sized red electric guitar from his hat and offered Seth an invitation to the North Pole. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

She Wrote From the Grave. Then He Vanished A letter arrived from a woman six days dead, her familiar handwriting asking Peter Thorne to return to Greyfork. He almost ignored it, until he learned five other people received the exact same message on the same day. How could a drowned woman send letters, and what did it mean for Peter's own disappearance? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling account Peter Thorne left behind, exploring the strange events on Greyfork Island that began with a posthumous letter and led to his vanishing in 2023. We uncover the island's dark history, from a 1919 UFO impact site to a mysterious canyon that may have driven Peter's father to madness. Person: Peter Thorne Location: Greyfork Island, Illinois Event: Posthumous letters received Year: 2023 Cause of Death: Drowning - Macie's letter arrived on a Thursday, six days after her official cause of death by drowning. - Five other people received the identical letter on the same day as Peter. - Greyfork Island's economy relies on fishing and Colton's Crater, a 1919 UFO impact site. - Peter's father worked at Colton's Canyon and his diary contained looping figures and drawings of grey shapes. - The canyon was closed in the 1950s due to "radioactivity" and later reopened under a secret agreement with the military. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Museum of Humanity's Final War In this episode, we delve into an anonymous account from an online forum about a military history enthusiast's encounter with a mysterious curator and a subterranean museum. The story explores the chilling details of a place that defies rational explanation and the unsettling exhibits it holds. Person: Military history enthusiast Location: American Mid-West Event: Encounter at an abandoned gas station Status: Unexplained Topic: Paranormal experience - The account was posted anonymously to an online forum dedicated to paranormal experiences. - The narrator was approximately eighteen or nineteen years old at the time of the events, which occurred roughly twenty years prior to his writing. - The gas station was located at coordinates found on the same forum, off a minor road with no Google Maps listing or signage. - The curator, described as an academic-type, had an ice-cold palm and deep blue eyes with "barely concealed malice." - The subterranean chamber was approximately sixty feet high and two football fields in length, with professional lighting and exhibit cases. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Root That Claimed Her Soul In this episode, we delve into the unsettling discovery of a sealed room in a basement, revealing an iron bed frame, a rotted mattress, and a leather diary. The narrative explores the strange circumstances of a young man's confinement and the inexplicable events that led to it. Person: Justin Paring Date: June 12, 1909 Location: Hidden room in a Victorian house Object: Leather diary Detail: Root pushing through mortar - The house was built before 1884, according to local cadastral records. - A folded note was found tucked into a crack in the basement wall. - The hidden room contained an iron bed frame and a cedar chest. - Justin Paring completed his diary on his 21st birthday. - He was locked in the room at approximately 13 years old, documenting eight years of confinement. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Moon Rock That Took Her Sister An eight-year-old girl touches a pulsing orange rock, screams for four seconds, and vanishes into an unmarked ambulance. Twenty years later, a man with a dark mark on his wrist signs a contract for a lunar mission, only to discover a hidden city beneath the moon's surface. What ancient secret did they unearth, and what price will the crew pay for disturbing it? In this episode, we delve into the chilling events surrounding Fort Alsbury, a clandestine lunar base where a routine water extraction mission uncovers something far more ancient and terrifying. From a mysterious moon rock to an impossible subterranean city, this story explores the thin line between scientific discovery and cosmic horror. Person: Renee Location: Fort Alsbury Object: Moon rock Event: Discovery of a subterranean city Status: Classified program - An eight-year-old girl's scream lasts four seconds after touching a warm, pulsing orange rock the size of a bowling ball. - An unmarked ambulance takes Renee away, and her family never receives a follow-up call. - Twenty years later, Quinton, with a dark mark on his wrist, joins a non-governmental lunar research mission. - The mission's drill breaks through a wall six weeks early, revealing a city of grey ziggurats beneath the lunar surface. - Owen Sanders dies within the hour after the drilling machine powers on without input and moves toward him. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

Stars Carried Her: Then The Line Went Dead An ankle monitor reported Lou was "nowhere" on September 29, 2020, after her last call to her therapist ended with a chilling question about the stars. Lou had vanished before, returning with unexplained scars and a cryptic phrase: "the stars carried me, and no one could hear them dancing." What truly happened to Lou, and why did her twin, L, also disappear after speaking of night visitors? In this episode, we delve into the unsettling case of Lucinda G., exploring the weeks between her two disappearances. We examine the strange details surrounding her return, the uncontactable family, and the peculiar therapeutic services she received, all leading up to the moment the line went dead. Person: Lou (Lucinda G.) Date: September 29, 2020 Location: Undetermined Status: Missing Therapist: Dr. K. Rawlings - Lou's ankle monitor reported her as "nowhere" on September 29, 2020. - Her last documented call was at 3:38 AM, ending with her therapist asking, "What in the hell is THAT?" - Lou had previously disappeared on September 1, 2020, reappearing malnourished with deep scars and cuts. - She returned from her first disappearance saying, "the stars carried me, and no one could hear them dancing." - Her twin, L, who also disappeared, had spoken for years about something visiting them at night. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Thing Wearing My Son's Face On a Thursday night in late May, a figure resembling Paul Combs' son emerged from the darkness, moving with an unsettling gait and stopping to stare directly into streetlights. Paul, a widower still grieving his missing son, approached the figure only to hear a single, chilling word escape his lips: "Dad." What unspeakable horror had returned to Birchwood Lane? In this episode, we delve into the terrifying events that unfolded when Paul Combs encountered a creature that had taken on the appearance of his long-lost son, Jake. Discover the unsettling details of the figure's arrival, Paul's desperate attempts to rationalize its strange behavior, and the tragic consequences that followed. Person: Paul Combs Location: Birchwood Lane, Hancock County, West Virginia Event: Arrival of a mysterious figure Status: Son's body found in Los Angeles Object: Yellow velcro wallet - The figure moved in lurching increments, stopping dead beneath each streetlight. - Paul Combs, 52, had worked 30 years at Number Nine Coal Company. - Jake Combs had been dead for weeks, possibly months, in a drainage culvert. - Amy, Paul's wife, died two years prior from lung cancer. - The Great Southern Brood of cicadas had emerged two weeks earlier on a 13-year cycle. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

The Dead Man's Confession: Nile, Ash, and the Impossible Tape A recording exists that should not. It was made by a scientist, Dr. Samuel Russell, who was already dead according to all physical evidence, yet his calm voice describes something climbing from the dark by the Nile River. What impossible confession did he leave behind? In this episode, we uncover the unsettling story of Dr. Samuel Russell, an archaeologist who stumbled upon a wooden crate with five layered shipping labels spanning 140 years and four continents. Inside, a defaced Predynastic Egyptian stone tablet led him to a secret tomb in the Sahara Desert, built not for treasure, but to hold something inside. Person: Dr. Samuel Russell Location: Kelvingrove Museum, Glasgow Artifact: Predynastic Egyptian stone tablet Origin: Sahara Desert Previous Owner: Dr. Fitzsimmons - Dr. Samuel Russell traveled from New York to Glasgow for a "routine favor" at the Kelvingrove Museum. - He found a wooden crate with five shipping labels, having crossed four continents and six cities over a century. - Inside the crate was a Predynastic Egyptian stone tablet, catalogued in 1883, with its inscription deliberately defaced. - Russell secretly used modern imaging techniques to recover the inscription, which pointed to a tomb in the Sahara Desert. - Dr. Fitzsimmons, who found the tablet in the Sahara, wrote a letter repeating "A thing of ash" before disappearing. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia