Something Scary

Technology is our constant companion, for some it is a salve for superstitions and fears of the dark. But this Big Brother with infinite knowledge has you fooled. Ghosts in the machine are real. And while you can choose to not enter a haunted house, the entities in these stories have already been invited into your home within the very devices meant to entertain you. First, some virtual reality frights are more real than we would like them to be. Next, Polybius, a video game of urban legend, is given new life, much to the woe of its players. After that, nighttime video binging will lead us to eerie prophecies. And finally, pushing shuffle play will have dire consequences.

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Danger stalks in many forms. It can pursue you, it can become you, and it can possess you. The sinking feeling of inescapable threats can drag you down until the tether is severed. Terrifying stalkers embody various forms of fear in the stories: First, we try to get away from it all with a father daughter trip in the mountains. Next, a new family encounters a figure from the past. Then, a sleepover takes a mother back to her childhood memories that beg to be remembered. Finally, a young woman shares her story of possession at just 4 years old.

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The holidays are a time to gather your loved ones close with scary ghost stories to remember the past, look to the future, and reflect on the gift of the present. Time gives gifts in different forms. Often, they're material, other times they're wrapped in lessons, and sometimes they're spectral anomalies. First, we will be haunted by mysterious coins on Christmas. Next, in the holiday of now, a gorgeous woman receives an unexpected gift. Then, we look to the future where a voice cries out to the present. Finally, we’ll re-live a tragic past life during the Winter War.

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In today's stories, we venture into familiar locations like a bar in Texas and a subway stop in Japan. Familiar places that all of us can hold both friends...and foes alike. Come close and listen to these harrowing tales of friendship and betrayal. First, we follow a detective on a legendary case into the backwoods of Texas. Next, we’ll buy our first used car, and receive all of the “baggage” that comes with it. After that, a birthday toy that is much more than it seems. And finally, we’ll pass along a grisly story that bears repeating.

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Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. Elements we need to live, the nature of the world. Each one gives life in its own way but to make way for that life there is the wrath of destruction. The almost hungry transformative forces of nature. Some of the most terrifying things in human life are those forces we can’t control or even see until it’s too late. First, we will encounter a fiery force waiting for interlopers in a field. Next, a sunny day at the beach leads to a family tragedy. After that, a fairytale dream becomes a nightmare. And finally, a sweet voice in the wind is not as innocent as it appears.

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Japan is no stranger to rich folklore on various mythical beasts and urban legends, and not all of these stories are pleasant. Some tell of horrifying creatures. Others, about tyrannical demons. Join us today as we investigate the terrors in Japan. First, we'll take a voyage across the sea and hear the ravings of an old ship captain. Next, we'll get dangerously hungry in 18th-century Japan. After that, we'll see where the path of greed will lead us. And finally, we'll encounter a snow witch in the dead of winter.

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Still waters run deep with all sorts of trouble. While insects buzz over ponds, strange creatures swim beneath the surface. Today we travel all across the globe to discover the evil treading within malevolent waters. First, we'll go fishing in Bangladesh, while keeping an eye out for any Jinn. Next, we'll investigate the waters near a house in India, and discover something sinister. After that, we'll follow a strange figure in Barbados. And finally, we'll go to the summer camp and have some terrifying dreams about the local lake.

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Today we take a trip to one of the largest continents on Earth and listen to some of your most terrifying stories from all throughout the countries of that land. Featuring stories of time-honored festivals, meetings with elders, and ancient curses across the continent. Settle in, for these scary stories from Africa. First, we’ll explore an old house with endless bounty and dangers within. Next, we’ll feel a strange presence late at night in South Africa. After that, we’ll catch a forbidden festival in Nigeria. And finally, we’ll wander the mountains of Cape Verde, and find something strange within.

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Every piece of treasure has its price. Whether you’re buying or selling, looting or discovering, each artifact contains its own set of rules. You could gain wealth, and prestige or maybe you’ll lose it all, including your life. All’s fair for the hard rules of treasure. First, we’ll explore an old house with endless bounty and dangers within. Next, we’ll find an old mysterious chest in our own backyard. After that, we’ll come home to some strange occurrences with a living-room rocking chair. And finally we’ll bet it all on a coin toss. 

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Come one, come all, and experience the thrills of a lifetime! In this episode, horrifying pageantry is displayed at full force, where we showcase some of the most terrifying stories of fairground frights from this world, and beyond! First, Markeia starts this festive Halloween episode with a creepy occurrence of her own. Then, she’ll tell the tale of an accursed carousel, which spins so fast it’ll turn your head! Next, we’ll watch a tightrope walk that amongst other things, is sure to make your jaw drop! After that, we’ll leave a Filipino fairground with a bad case of supernatural troubles. And finally my dear listeners, we’ll win a teddy, with its own deadly baggage to bear.

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