The Red Treehouse: Scary Stories to Keep You Up at Night

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The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we hear two terrific short horror stories!

In this episode of The Red Treehouse, I’m going to read two original short horror stories written by Jennifer Valdez.

These stories are eerie, atmospheric, and guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Obsession and 3am.

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

Obsession and 3am

Written by Jennifer Valdez

Follow E'Chieko Wenrich-Clegg on Instagram: @mercury_gem

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the strange and eerie story of the Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction of Linda Napolitano.

Recently, I came across an alien abduction story I’d never heard of—and it caught my attention for two reasons: 1. Where most abductions occur in a remote area (an isolated road or the woods), this one occurred in the heart of New York City; and 2. The abduction itself was allegedly corroborated by 23 eyewitnesses.

And while you’d think this would be definitive proof of both extraterrestrial life and abductions, controversy continues to swirl—over 35 years after the incident.

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

http://www.tricksterbook.com/ArticlesOnline/LindaCase.htm

https://screenrant.com/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-linda-napolitano/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/monicamercuri/2024/11/04/the-true-story-behind-netflixs-the-manhattan-alien-abduction-and-linda-napolitano/

https://medium.com/@Cristina_Gomez/abducted-into-a-ufo-from-a-high-rise-building-4532bcb05f1c

https://www.today.com/popculture/manhattan-alien-abduction-true-story-rcna178005

https://gregsandow.com/ufo/Contents/From_IUR_--_An_Analysis_of_the/from_iur_--_an_analysis_of_the.htm

https://allthatsinteresting.com/linda-napolitano

https://time.com/7160509/the-manhattan-alien-abduction-netflix-true-story/

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the terrifying case of Daniel LaPlante.

What if I told you a real-life nightmare unfolded in 1986 and 1987 in a small town in Massachusetts, and that the terrifying details seem to have been pulled, not just from one horror movie, but a handful.

Truly, when I came across the horrifying case of Daniel LaPlante a few years ago, I initially had a hard time believing it was true; because it involves catfishing, phrogging, sexual assault, multiple murders, and kidnapping.

And as shocking as the crimes are, so, too is the perpetrator—a 17-year-old high school student.

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

https://law.justia.com/cases/massachusetts/supreme-court/volumes/416/416mass433.html

https://www.joeturnerbooks.com/post/daniel-laplante

https://darkdowneast.com/daniellaplante/

https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/inside-the-mind-of-daniel-laplante-from-outcast-to-murderer/

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/daniel-laplante-priscilla-gustafson-murder-1987-townsend

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original short horror story, The Devil's Music written by C.A. Serna

If that name sounds familiar, it’s because I narrated another terrific original short story of his, A Therapy Session, back in RTH E110 and 111.

C.A is currently working on a full-length novel and is a talented up-and-coming author—make sure to get your hands on A Therapy Session in paperback on Amazon and on Kindle Unlimited.

It is my privilege to narrate The Devil’s Music—a story that is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Devil’s Music by C.A. Serna.

TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod

Email: [email protected]

Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

The Devil's Music (written by C.A. Serna)

Find C.A. Serna on social media:

IG/Threads: caserna.author

Find C.A.'s books on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Therapy-Session-Short-Horror-Story/dp/B0DM2NPNYP

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original short horror story, Beneath the Rio Cobre, written by W.H. Vigo.

Vigo completed the Horror Writers Association (HWA) Mentorship program for new writers in 2021. Since then, Vigo’s short stories have been published in multiple horror and dark fantasy anthologies. Their novella Beneath the Rio Cobre was published in 2023.

It is my privilege to narrate Beneath the Rio Cobre—a story that is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Beneath the Rio Cobre by WH Vigo.

Follow The Red Treehouse:

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

Beneath the Rio Cobre (written by W.H. Vigo)

Find W.H. Vigo on social media:

IG/Threads: @whvigo

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The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original short horror story, Beneath the Rio Cobre, written by W.H. Vigo.

Vigo completed the Horror Writers Association (HWA) Mentorship program for new writers in 2021. Since then, Vigo’s short stories have been published in multiple horror and dark fantasy anthologies. Their novella Beneath the Rio Cobre was published in 2023.

It is my privilege to narrate Beneath the Rio Cobre—a story that is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Beneath the Rio Cobre by WH Vigo.

Follow The Red Treehouse:

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Email: [email protected]

Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

Beneath the Rio Cobre (written by W.H. Vigo)

Find W.H. Vigo on social media:

IG/Threads: @whvigo

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Join The Red Treehouse community and receive exclusive member benefits including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more!

To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original short horror story, Beneath the Rio Cobre, written by W.H. Vigo.

Vigo completed the Horror Writers Association (HWA) Mentorship program for new writers in 2021. Since then, Vigo’s short stories have been published in multiple horror and dark fantasy anthologies. Their novella Beneath the Rio Cobre was published in 2023.

It is my privilege to narrate Beneath the Rio Cobre—a story that is guaranteed to keep you up at night!

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Beneath the Rio Cobre by WH Vigo.

Follow The Red Treehouse:

TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod

Email: [email protected]

Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

Beneath the Rio Cobre (written by W.H. Vigo)

Find W.H. Vigo on social media:

IG/Threads: @whvigo

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Join the RTH Patreon community for as little as $1/month and receive exclusive member benefits, including a personal shoutout, early episode access, bonus episodes, and more!

To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore 3 scary games to play in the dark--Sara Sarita, The Triple Mirror Game, and The Window Game.

All these games can best be described as summoning rituals—and are guaranteed to keep you up at night!

Is it possible these rituals open a portal to a paranormal and supernatural world? And by playing them, are you opening yourself up to potential malevolent spirits whose goal is to haunt you forever? 

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

Sara Sarita

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/04/18/dangerous-games-sara-sarita-sister-sister-ritual-mexico/

The Triple Mirror Game

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2019/04/03/the-most-dangerous-games-the-triple-mirror-game/

The Window Game

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2025/01/20/the-most-dangerous-games-el-juego-de-la-ventana-or-the-window-game/

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the mysterious disappearance of Brandon Swanson.

One night, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson was celebrating the end of the college year with some friends, when on his way home, he got into an accident and called his parents to come pick him up. He told them his location—about 10m from his home in Marshall, Minnesota—and they set off to get him.

But when they arrived, Brandon—and his vehicle—were nowhere to be found. And no one has seen or heard from him in nearly 17 years.

What happened to him on May 14, 2008?

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

http://immelman.net/brandon-swanson

https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/brandon-swanson

https://kroc.com/brandon-swanson-minnesota-missing/

https://www.ladbible.com/community/brandon-swanson-disappearance-what-happened-522423-20240901

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The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the scary story of The Goatman.

In this episode of The Red Treehouse, we’re going to explore the scary story of the Goatman. Is the Goatman real, and does he haunt the woods in Prince George’s County, Maryland and the Old Alton Bridge in Denton, Texas? Or is he nothing more than a scary urban legend?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Goatman_(urban_legend)

https://allthatsinteresting.com/goatman

https://ghostsofdc.org/2023/11/03/maryland-goatman-legend-bowie/

https://www.tbsnews.net/splash/legend-goatman-68905

https://www.texasstandard.org/stories/goatman-denton-old-alton-bridge-texas-cryptids-lynching/

Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/

TheGoatman is After Me (written by Tomdidntwakeup)

https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Goatman_Is_After_Me

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