Welcome back to **Haunted Grove**! In this chilling tale of psychological invasion and creeping dread, we present: **"Caretaker: The Polite Predator Who Preys On The Lonely."**Arthur Penhaligon, still reeling from his wife's passing, finds himself alone in a house bordering a sprawling nature reserve. The silence is a physical weight, but it's shattered one stormy night by a distinct sound: the metallic click of his garden shed's bolt latch. He knows he locked it.When a mild-mannered man named Elias from the Horticultural Society appears at his door, disarming him with talk of his late wife and her garden, Arthur believes he's found a logical explanation for the unsettling occurrences. But as Elias's visit progresses, and he eerily replicates the very sound Arthur heard, a horrifying truth begins to emerge.Arthur soon realizes Elias isn't just a gardening enthusiast. He's a "caretaker" who meticulously learns routines, preying on isolated individuals from the shadows of their own gardens before making a final, polite visit. Now, Arthur must race against time to warn his neighbors, or they too will fall victim to the chilling politeness of this unseen predator.This story is a masterclass in **slow-burn dread, psychological horror, and the terrifying violation of a safe space.** It will leave you questioning every shadow and every kind stranger.🎧 **If this tale leaves you unsettled, please subscribe to Haunted Grove on your favorite podcast app** (Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, etc.) and leave us a rating or review. It truly helps more listeners find our Grove!---**Discover more chilling content from our other channels:*** **Horror Minutes (YouTube):** For longer-form horror stories, creepypastas, and paranormal investigations. 👉 www.youtube.com/@HorrorMinutes-666

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In the quiet town of Oak Haven, MA, sound archivist Marcus Thorne discovered a terrifying secret hidden in plain sight. Recruited for a mysterious one-day project with an ironclad NDA, Marcus was warned: 'You will hear things that are not there. They are echoes of this place.' What began as a high-paying gig spiraled into a chilling encounter with unexplained phenomena, an ancient resonance, and a desperate attempt to 'ground' a force beyond comprehension. Join us on Haunted Grove as Marcus recounts the true story that changed how he remembered everything.Explore the unsettling history of Oak Haven's collapsed quarry and the abandoned St. Giles church, where ordinary sounds warped into cryptic messages. Uncover the sinister truth behind Mr. Alastair and the enigmatic Elspeth Vane, a researcher from the secretive Hinterland Collective. This episode delves deep into acoustic archaeology, places of deep resonance, and the lingering whispers of a town that holds its breath. From peculiar humming to disembodied voices and the shocking climax at Blackwood Pines nursing home, prepare for a story that blurs the lines between reality and the spectral.

Listen to the full terrifying account now. If Marcus's story sent shivers down your spine, hit the 'Follow' button on Haunted Grove so you never miss an episode! Share your theories about Oak Haven's echoes using #HauntedGrove on social media. What do you think Elspeth was really trying to stop? And what became of the 'boy'?

Trigger Warning: This episode contains themes of unexplained phenomena, psychological distress, and implied supernatural events which may be disturbing to some listeners

Welcome back to Haunted Grove, the podcast that drags you into the darkest corners of the supernatural.

In this chilling Episode 14 of Season 2, Adam Cole inherits his father's old house in upstate New York – a place with too many rooms, too many shadows. What begins as a quiet, unsettling feeling soon turns into a nightly terror: a soft, persistent knock at his second-story window, even when there's no wind. The figure in the yard, the muddy footprints, and a chilling whispered demand – 'Let me in, Adam' – shatter any sense of peace.

As the haunting escalates and the line between outside and inside blurs, Adam realizes this isn't just his father's house; it's her house now. And she's already found her way in.

Prepare for a tale of creeping invasion and a personalized haunting that will make you double-check your locks. Don't listen alone!

👻 Experience the terror:

• A house that's never truly yours.

• A persistent, unseen visitor who knows your name.

• The horrifying escalation from a window knock to footprints inside.

• The ultimate violation of personal space.

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Welcome back to Haunted Grove, the podcast that drags you into the darkest corners of the supernatural.

In this chilling episode, Thomas Gray recounts the terrifying nights that began with a polite knock at his door in Marlton, Indiana. A man, gaunt and calm, claiming a car crash, steps into Thomas's life and home. But there's no wreck on the lonely road, and the visitor's call is unsettlingly brief. What follows is a slow, suffocating descent into a personal haunting.

From a silent figure waiting in his living room, uttering chilling words like 'They weren't real to me,' to the unsettling appearance of small dolls, face down, where Thomas had just been. He flees his home, but the haunting might not be confined to the creaking Victorian. Is this terror meant for the house, or is it Thomas's alone to bear?

Prepare for a tale of creeping paranoia and a supernatural stalker that will leave you questioning what truly happens when the mist rolls in. Don't listen alone!

👻 Experience the terror:

• A mysterious stranger's unsettling visit.

• The escalating dread of a presence in your home.

• Cryptic messages and disturbing objects left behind.

• A haunting so personal, it may follow you.

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Welcome back to Haunted Grove, the podcast that drags you into the darkest corners of the supernatural.

In this chilling Episode 12 of Season 2, we follow Paul Keenum, a writer seeking inspiration in the isolated beauty of Shenandoah National Park. What begins as a peaceful camping trip quickly devolves into a waking nightmare, triggered by a gruesome local murder and an unsettling encounter at a gas station with a bizarre attendant who utters cryptic words: 'Going to be a good time to put on the makeup.'

As strange events escalate – missing keys, an outward-bulging car trunk, and terrifying sounds in the night – Paul finds himself battling not only the unknown in the woods, but the terrifying possibility that the man from the gas station hasn't truly left. Has the darkness of Slumber followed him, or has he inadvertently brought it with him?

Prepare for a tale of creeping paranoia and a confrontation where the line between sanity and terror blurs. Don't listen alone!

👻 Experience the terror:

• A solitary writer's retreat turns into a fight for survival.

• An unsettling gas station attendant and his chilling words.

• Mysterious events suggesting a hidden, malevolent presence.

• The terrifying realization that the threat might be closer than imagined.

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Welcome back to Haunted Grove, the podcast that drags you into the darkest corners of the supernatural.

In this chilling episode, we return to the quiet, decaying town of Gray Bend, a place slowly emptied not by industry, but by something unseen. Join our narrator as they recount the pervasive dread cast by a local legend: 'The Spider.' This isn't just any creature; it's what became of Dr. Leonard Frost, a brilliant entomologist transformed by a fateful journey into the jungles of Papua New Guinea.

Discover the haunting story of a town held captive by an unspoken presence, a gaunt, long-limbed figure that clings to shadows and metal, and the profound, unsettling silence it leaves in its wake. If you go to Gray Bend, they'll tell you nothing's wrong. But stay past dark, and you'll feel the pervasive chill of the spider's home.

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In this chilling Episode 10 of Season 2, Colin Whitaker recounts the decades-long nightmare surrounding the abandoned Cairn Factory in Harrow's Edge, Indiana. What began as a local ghost story about a tragic accident and a vanished laborer named Armand Bode, soon twists into a horrifying reality. From cryptic words appearing in dust – 'it's time to work, but I have no eyes' – to the unsettling discovery tied to his own niece, Jenna. Colin's search for answers unearths a chilling truth about what truly lurks within the factory's decaying walls.

Prepare for a slow burn of industrial horror and an insidious entity seeking its form. Don't listen alone!

👻 Experience the terror:

• The lingering curse of a factory accident.

• A chilling entity that communicates through impossible means.

• A personal connection to the haunting that risks everything.

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Welcome back to Haunted Grove. In this episode, we follow Eric Trenholm, a teenager alone and desperate on a cold November night, seeking shelter in a forgotten motel off Highway 50. What begins as a desperate search for warmth quickly unravels into a chilling nightmare in Room 210. An encounter with a silent stranger, a hidden passage between walls, and a disturbing discovery of a ritual waiting to be completed. But the true horror lies not just within the motel, but in the ride that awaits him, and the entity that might still be searching.

Prepare for a descent into the unknown where escape is just the beginning of the fear.

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Welcome back to Haunted Grove. In this episode, we follow Eric Trenholm, a teenager alone and desperate on a cold November night, seeking shelter in a forgotten motel off Highway 50. What begins as a desperate search for warmth quickly unravels into a chilling nightmare in Room 210. An encounter with a silent stranger, a hidden passage between walls, and a disturbing discovery of a ritual waiting to be completed. But the true horror lies not just within the motel, but in the ride that awaits him, and the entity that might still be searching.

Prepare for a descent into the unknown where escape is just the beginning of the fear.

#HauntedGrove #HorrorPodcast #TrueScaryStories #MotelHorror #Supernatural #Paranormal #ChillingTales #GhostStories #UrbanExploration #ForgottenPlaces #PsychologicalThriller #PodcastRecommendations #SurvivalHorror

If this story has lingered with you, please consider following Haunted Grove on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts and leave a rating or review. It truly helps more sleepless souls find their way to the Grove. Join us again in two weeks for another descent into the darkness. Until then, keep the lights on and stay safe. please check out our sponsor http://www.youtube.com/@H1M-666

Welcome back to Haunted Grove. In this episode, we invite you to listen to a terrifying account where wellness meets something far from right. Join Mara Ellison, an audio editor, as she logs her descent into 'The Cleanse,' a mysterious podcast promising '7 steps to silence.'

What begins as a calming voice and serene music soon twists into a chilling realization: the podcast isn't just listening to Mara; it's using her voice, rewriting her very being into a signal. As Mara uncovers the truth about 'Kasiah' and the horrifying replication process, the lines between listener, speaker, and host become terrifyingly blurred.

Put on your headphones, take a deep breath... and just don't listen too long. Because once you hear his voice through hers, you might become part of the network too.

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