The Krampus was the cause of executions, fear, and even brought consequences set on by the Catholic church. Then, why is he still being celebrated today?  Episode written by Madeline Guerra and produced by Edwin Covarrubias. Get in touch on our website, HorrorStory.com Listen ad-free and bonus content on ScaryPlus.com or join Scary FM's newsletter. Find Edwin on Instagram and Twitter at @edwincov or over at edwin.fm

Krampus: The Christmas Devil

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The Appalachian Mountains and the surrounding regions have a culture deeply rooted with storytelling. Tales of ghosts, wild men, and strange disappearances... that turned out to be true.Ad-free over on ScaryPlus.com and listen to our whole library of stories at HorrorStory.comContact Edwin at hello@scary.fm or on social media @edwincovFind more of our shows over on ScaryFM.com

Appalachian Mountains Legends That Turned Out to Be True

The Suvarnabhumi Airport, in Bangkok, Thailand, is said to be haunted with several recurring ghosts. But that's not all, the construction of the aiport may have been cursed from the start. I visited this airport myself. To listen ad-free, head on over to ScaryPlus.com You can find us on TikTok and Instagram on @scary.fm or get in touch with me at @edwincov

The Curse of the Thailand Airport

In 1990, a teenager and her friends played with the Ouija board and summoned an entity that led to activity in one of their homes, illness, and death.Ad-free over on ScaryPlus.com and find our other shows on Scary.FMFind us on TikTok and Instagram @scary.fm or get in touch with Edwin at @edwincov

Paranormal Activity Reported by the Police: The Vallecas Case

In this horror story, we look into the haunting of a house on Brownsville Road owned by a local politician in a suburb of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. What was once his dream home turned into a nightmare when his family started experiencing disturbances that could only be explained by the prescence of a demon.Ad-free listening over on ScaryPlus.com and you can get in touch with us at HorrorStory.comFind the rest of our shows over on Scary.FM

Living With a Demon: The Haunting of Brownsville Road

The horror story behind Bhangarh Fort in India is said to be responsible for the lost souls that roam behind it's walls. It all started with a curse that still torments the few that have broken the most important rule: Leave before sunset.Find the rest of our shows at Scary.fm or try out ScaryPlus.com to listen without ads.You can get in touch with us via our TikTok and Instagram at @scary.fm or find Edwin at @edwincov

Krampus: The Christmas Devil

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