After a brief hiatus, The Scarecast returns with a chilling new episode, Season 9 Episode 2, packed with true stories that will keep you up at night. Mike is back from the chaos of busy season in public accounting and ready to deliver a fresh batch of spine-tingling tales for all the loyal listeners who stuck around during the break.

This episode features a handpicked collection of the creepiest recent encounters and several creepy pictures/videos posted on the web:

Stories:

1. I live in the heart of Appalachia and this is easily the most terrifying story of one of my experiences (posted by doobydoopy)

https://www.reddit.com/r/BackwoodsCreepy/comments/1jnj5k8/i_live_in_the_heart_of_appalachia_and_this_is/

A late-night walk in the woods of southern West Virginia turns into a nightmare when two friends are stalked by an inhuman voice and a blood-curdling scream that defies explanation.

2. This photo was taken in 2013, I’m still dumbfounded by it (posted by Outrageous_Flight_77)

https://www.reddit.com/r/ParanormalEncounters/comments/1jq3g8c/this_photo_was_taken_in_2013_im_still_dumbfounded/

A woman captures a mysterious face—eerily resembling her late twin sister—in the background of a sepia-toned photo, sparking debate about the afterlife and the possibility of a heartwarming spectral visit.

3. Kind of a Spooky Thing That Happened to Me In Gettysburg (posted by 4thdegreeknight)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1g9t4h6/kind_of_a_spooky_thing_that_happened_to_me_in/

A family trip to America’s most haunted battlefield leads to a series of unsettling events in a hotel laundry room, leaving one skeptic convinced that the town’s ghostly legends are real.

4. This freaked me out (posted by mokihh)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jmy3s0/this_freaked_me_out/

While playing a virtual reality game, a player encounters a cloaked, human-shaped figure that doesn’t belong in the game—or in her home.

5. The time I encountered a Dogman in the Oregon woods (posted by Southwestseer)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Paranormal/comments/1jmy5tg/the_time_i_encountered_a_dogman_in_the_oregon/

A solo camper’s midnight walk near Lake of the Woods leads to a terrifying face-to-face encounter with a towering, canine-headed cryptid.

6. Pizza Hut Panic (posted by rileyvace)

https://www.reddit.com/r/TalesFromThePizzaGuy/comments/4q7zs8/comment/d4re44y/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

An assistant manager’s late-night shift takes a bizarre turn when a frantic woman bursts in, begging for help, followed by a suspicious black SUV and men in suits who seem straight out of a conspiracy thriller.

7. I never used to believe in ghosts/the afterlife… (posted by Master-Serve-4036)

https://www.reddit.com/r/Ghoststories/comments/1jfybfr/i_never_used_to_believe_in_ghoststhe_afterlife/

After the loss of a beloved sister, a family experiences a series of unexplained phenomena—from flickering lights to stopped clocks and phantom footsteps—offering comfort and a new belief in the afterlife.

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No commentary between stories this time—just pure, uninterrupted scares. If you enjoy story recaps, let Mike know and they might return in future episodes.

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