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

By Will SotoSociety & Culture Documentary True Crime

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

December 23, 2024 132: The Failed Exorcism of Michael Taylor
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a horrifying and tragic story, The Failed Exorcism of Michael Taylor. In October 1974, an exorcism was performed on Michael Taylor--who church officials claimed was possessed by as many as 40 demons. Over 8 hours, Michael was subjected to an agonizing exorcism ritual--and all but 3 demons were cast away.
The three that remained were named insanity, anger, and murder.
The plan was to finish the exorcism the following day after everyone had gotten some rest. That day would never come.
Was Michael Taylor really possessed by 40 demons as some claimed? Or was he suffering from a mental health crisis?
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://www.britannica.com/topic/glossolalia
https://whereistheline290622835.wordpress.com/2018/10/31/ep5-pt1/
https://whereistheline290622835.wordpress.com/2018/11/14/ep-6/
https://thetruecrimeenthusiast.co.uk/the-ossett-exorcist-murder
https://www.dreadcentral.com/news/401927/dread-the-unsolved-takes-on-the-exorcism-of-michael-taylor/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/demonic-possession/5
https://www.spiritshack.co.uk/blog/ghost-stories/exorcism-of-michael-taylor/?srsltid=AfmBOoppPg2_SiYR7i0y6gpZJPbZaE-ZXi8ZX7kbGdsP9jChtwNa2Jox
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Taylor_(British_killer)

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34 min
December 17, 2024 131: The Montauk Project (with Guest Host, Will)
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SHOUTOUT TO MY SON, WILL, FOR HIS HELP WITH RESEARCHING, WRITING, AND RECORDING THIS EPISODE!
Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a harrowing conspiracy theory, The Montauk Project. In 1992, Preston Nichols published a book detailing an alleged top-secret government program to develop mind control, telekinesis, time travel, and contact with extraterrestrials.
It sounds like something out of a science fiction novel—and Preston Nichols’ book is categorized as science fiction.
Except, he stoked the fires and blurred the lines between reality and fiction by writing, “whether you read this as science fiction or non-fiction, you are in for an amazing story.” And, did you know, the hit television series, Stranger Things, is loosely based on The Montauk Project.
Was the United States government really conducting top secret tests on unsuspecting subjects? Or is this another case of a conspiracy theory gone wild?
Join me in The Red Treehouse to find!

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Music:
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Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:
https://www.britannica.com/topic/conspiracy-theory
https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2023/06/why-people-believe-conspiracy-theories
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montauk_Project
https://www.stealthskater.com/Documents/Montauk_04.pdf
https://allthatsinteresting.com/montauk-project

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31 min
December 13, 2024 130: Listener Stories (Volume 6)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore four scary stories. These come from 3 RTH listeners—and yours truly. A shoutout to Tina Rodriguez, N.R. Wolfman, and Megan Sanchez for submitting these—it’s always a privilege to share them! And my scary story happened recently—less than 2 weeks ago.
Are you ready?
What scary experiences do you have? What has given you the creepy feeling that you were being watched? What has made you do a double-take to make sure there was nothing hiding in that dark corner of your room? And is it possible that whatever you experienced is something the rational mind can’t simply explain away?
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
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Sources:
First Story submitted by Tina Rodriguez:
Second story submitted by N.R. Wolfman (@nr_wolfman)
Third story submitted by Megan Sanchez (@hiddenintheshadowsparanormal and @hiddenintheshadowspodcast)

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28 min
December 09, 2024 129: You're Not My Mother (Written by L.R. Pearl)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we hear a terrific horror fiction short story: You're Not My Mother, written by L.R. Pearl. Of all the stories and topics we’ve covered on The Red Treehouse, my absolute favorites are author submissions. I’m always honored when an author submits an original story and am always excited to narrate these scary stories to keep you up at night.
So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read, You're Not My Mother.

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Music:
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Sources:
You're Not My Mother by L.R. Pearl
Follow L.R. Pearl on Threads and Instagram: @lrpearlbooks

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29 min
December 06, 2024 128: El Cuco, The Puerto Rican Bogeyman
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore El Cuco, the Puerto Rican Bogeyman. It’s a near-universal truth that legends about the Bogeyman exist all over the world, and while these monsters take on different forms and have unique backstories, the Bogeyman stands as a reminder of the power of folklore and oral tradition.
In many Spanish-speaking countries, the Bogeyman is known as “El Coco,” though the specific name varies from country to country and culture to culture. Other variations of El Coco include “Coca, Cucuy, Cuca, Cucu, Cucui,”—and of course, El Cuco. Despite the variations in name and details, there is a terrifying reality that ties them all together:
El Coco is a child-eater.
What makes this monster so scary? And does he really snatch unruly children or is he nothing more than an 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://www.jahernandez.com/posts/el-coco-el-cucuy-the-child-eater
https://www.hercampus.com/school/upr/4-creepy-puerto-rican-legends/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coco_(folklore)#:~:text=It%20is%20a%20child%20eater,dark%20shadow%20and%20stays%20watching.
It Comes (Author Unknown)
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/It_Comes
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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42 min
December 03, 2024 127: The Most Dangerous Game (Part II) (Classic Horror Stories)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read you a classic horror short story--The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell.
First published in 1924, The Most Dangerous Game by Richard Connell, has been called “the most popular short story ever written in English.” This classic story introduces us to a big-game hunter who reaches what appears to be a deserted island. Except, it isn’t—and eventually, he finds himself squarely in the crosshairs as the big-game hunter becomes the hunted.
Now, 100 years old, this classic story has been adapted many times—and has the distinction of possibly being referenced by the infamous Zodiac Killer who terrorized California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Most Dangerous Game.

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Horror Music by Teles50
Horror Box by Magnetic_Trailer

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37 min
November 30, 2024 126: The Devil's Game (Creepypasta)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore an eerie summoning ritual Creepypasta, The Devil's Game, written by InfernalNightmare333.
This story, which doubles as a scary game to play in the dark is guaranteed to keep you up at night!
Do you have the courage to listen to this story with the lights off and the volume turned all the way up--and to give this game a try?
Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!
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Music:
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Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:
The Devil's Game (written by InfernalNightmare333)
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Devil_Game
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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52 min
November 27, 2024 125: From Hell I Write (Creepypasta)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore an unsettling Creepypasta, From Hell I Write, written by Jake Wick.
This story was the September Pasta of the Month--and for good reason. This story stuck with me long after I finished reading it--and it's guaranteed to keep you up at night!
Do you have the courage to listen to this story with the lights off and the volume turned all the way up?
Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!
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Sources:
From Hell I Write (Written by Jake Wick)
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/From_Hell_I_Write
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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55 min
November 26, 2024 124: Happy Sun Daycare (Creepypasta)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore an unsettling Creepypasta, Happy Sun Daycare, written by Chelsea.Adams.524.
This story was the November Pasta of the Month--and for good reason. Have you ever wondered if a seemingly "safe" place was far darker than you thought? Like a mirage, it's not all it appears to be.
Do you have the courage to listen to this story with the lights off and the volume turned all the way up?
Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!
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Sources:
Happy Sun Daycare (Written by Chelsea.Adams.524)
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Happy_Sun_Daycare
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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36 min
November 25, 2024 123: A Collection of Creepypastas (Volume 1)
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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore two terrific--and terrifying--Creepypastas, Hanging Man Hill and Jeff the Killer.
Do you have the courage to listen to each of these with the lights off?
Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!
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Music:
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Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:
Hanging Man Hill (Written by IndefiniteSilence)
https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Hanging_Man_Hill
Jeff the Killer (Written by Sesseur)
https://creepypastaclassics.fandom.com/wiki/Jeff_the_Killer
Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/

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59 min

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