Every winter, Chuck and his family rented a cabin in the mountains of North Carolina's Valle Crucis.

One year, he and his uncle drove to town – a trip they'd made countless times before – only this time, they were stalked by an unwanted presence. Out of the darkness, all they could discern were the red eyes chasing them down, so they fled for their lives. As the years passed, Chuck is haunted by what he saw that night ... the demon dog.

Spooky season is upon us and, this week, we've got frightful (in a good way) podcasts to get you in the mood for All Hallows' Eve.

We'll also learn how "Halloween" got its name, beginning with the ancient Celts who recognized the day as a spiritual celebration to placate vengeful fairies.

You might want to turn on a light – maybe a jack-o'-lantern – before you listen to this one: things are about to get scary.