After a month of silence… Frights and Felonies returns with a descent into one of the darkest places in American history—Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Step inside a decaying monument to suffering where over 10,000 souls took their final breath. From twisted medical experiments to the shadows that still crawl through its halls, this episode peels back the layers of true crime, ghost stories, and raw psychological terror.

You’ll hear the chilling history, the infamous hauntings, and two original horror dramas pulled straight from the heart of the building’s curse.

Some say Waverly is just haunted.
Others say it chooses who to follow home.

🔊 True Crime meets Horror Drama
👻 Immersive storytelling. Terrifying detail.
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Some stories fade with time… but others sink their claws in and never let go.

In this special episode of Frights and Felonies, I’m counting down my top 5 favorite short horror stories from the show — the ones that stayed with me, sent chills down my spine, and still make me glance over my shoulder.

Whether you're revisiting these nightmares or hearing them for the first time, these are the tales that truly define what Frights and Felonies is all about.

And stick around — because next time, we’re heading into the dark, haunted halls of Waverly Hills Sanatorium.

Turn down the lights, press play, and get ready to remember why you sleep with one eye open.

They promised a utopia led by queens and guided by angels. Instead, they left behind a trail of lies, broken lives, and shallow graves. In this episode, we dive deep into the rise and devastating fall of the Blackburn Cult—where faith was manipulated, trust was weaponized, and dreams were shattered.
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After his father's mysterious disappearance, young Tim is sent to live with a cruel grandmother in a decaying house that hides something far more sinister than just neglect. As nightmares blur into reality and shadowy creatures emerge from the darkness, Tim begins to question whether he’s escaping the horror—or becoming part of it.

This week’s episode is a descent into psychological terror, isolation, and a young mind unraveling under the weight of trauma and the supernatural.

Host James is still recovering from strep throat, so this episode may be a little more raw than usual—but the nightmare? That’s very real.

In this special episode of Frights and Felonies, we dive into one of Ireland’s most chilling legends—the changeling. From its eerie origins in folklore to real-life cases that ended in tragedy, we uncover the unsettling truth behind this myth. Plus, we have a surprise for you tonight! Featuring guest voice actor and Twitch streamer HomesickDoctor, we bring you an original horror story of a mother who realizes the child in her home is not her own—and the terrifying lengths she must go to in order to get her real child back. Don’t miss this haunting tale of deception, dread, and dark fairy magic!

Tim has always been afraid of the dark, but in his strict, religious household, fear is a weakness that earns no sympathy. His abusive father mocks him, his distant mother ignores him, and the oppressive silence of their home offers no comfort. But one fateful night, after his father rips away his blankets and forces him to face the darkness, something answers his fear. A faceless shadow paces outside his window. A grinning, nightmarish creature lurks in the corner. And as the whispers begin, Tim realizes his terror is more than just a feeling—it’s an invitation.

The things in the dark are watching. They are waiting.
And they are very, very hungry.

The Land Between the Lakes—an eerie stretch of wilderness steeped in history, mystery, and terror. In this episode of Frights and Felonies, we unravel the dark past of LBL, its violent history, and the chilling encounters with the legendary Beast that stalks its depths. We’ll dive into real-life cases linked to the creature, explore whispers of a government cover-up, and cap it off with a terrifying first-person story of a rookie park ranger trapped in a deadly game of survival against the Beast of LBL. When a routine distress call leads him to a scene of pure carnage, he quickly realizes that he is not alone in the woods. As the night unfolds, he must outwit and outrun the horror that lurks beyond the trees—before he becomes its next victim.

Stay tuned—because some legends refuse to stay buried.

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In this emotionally gripping episode of Frights and Felonies, we unravel the heartbreaking case of The Boy in the Box—a young child found abandoned in a Philadelphia field in 1957. For decades, detectives poured their hearts and souls into solving the mystery, only to be met with dead ends and shattered hope. We explore the emotional toll this case took on those who refused to let him be forgotten, the obsession that consumed them, and the long-awaited breakthrough that finally gave him a name: Joseph Augustus Zarelli. But even with his identity revealed, the case still holds dark secrets. Join us as we dive into one of the most haunting unsolved crimes in American history.

On December 5, 1872, the Mary Celeste was discovered adrift in the Atlantic—completely intact yet eerily abandoned. No signs of struggle. No distress call. No trace of the captain, his family, or the crew. What really happened aboard this infamous ghost ship? In this episode of Frights and Felonies, we unravel the chilling history of the Mary Celeste, explore the strange mishaps that plagued her past, and dive into the eerie theories surrounding her vanishing. Was it mutiny, madness, or something far more sinister? Some say the ship was cursed, others whisper of a phantom captain still walking the decks. Set sail with us as we uncover one of the most haunting maritime mysteries of all time.

New Orleans, 1918—a city gripped by fear, its people held hostage by a shadow that moved in the night. The Axeman’s reign of terror left behind bloodstained walls, unanswered questions, and a cryptic letter that promised more death. Was he a lone madman, a specter of jazz-fueled chaos, or something far more sinister?

Join Frights and Felonies as we unravel the terrifying true story of the Axeman of New Orleans, from the brutal murders to the eerie message that sent the city into a panic. Then, in this episode, we step beyond the facts and into the unknown—into the mind of the Axeman himself.

This episode features a creepypasta-style psychological horror story, an unsettling glimpse into what may have driven the Axeman’s deadly symphony. History and horror collide, blending fact with fiction to explore the darkness lurking behind the legend.

Lock your doors, keep the jazz playing, and prepare for a journey into the shadows.