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

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read you a classic horror short story--The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. First published in 1820, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving, is an absolute classic horror short story. A timeless story with memorable characters, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow introduced the world to a few of the most famous characters in literature—Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones, and of course—The Headless Horseman.

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

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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 read you a classic horror short story--The Legend of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving. First published in 1820, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow, by Washington Irving, is an absolute classic horror short story. A timeless story with memorable characters, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow introduced the world to a few of the most famous characters in literature—Ichabod Crane, Katrina Van Tassel, Brom Bones, and of course—The Headless Horseman.

I’ll read this story in two parts.

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.

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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 a good, old fashioned, and terrifying haunted house--The Sallie House. Considered one of the most haunted locations in the United States, this seemingly normal and modest home is inhabited by the spirit of a young girl, Sallie, who may have died tragically in the home. Except, some believe Sallie isn't the spirit of a young girl; but rather, a demon using Sallie as a cover.

What spirits lie behind the walls of this seemingly normal home in Atchison, Kansas? Is it truly the most haunted house in the United States? And if given the chance, would you spend a night by yourself?

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:

Lights Out Podcast: 90: The Haunting of the Sallie House

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallie_House

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/31-days-of-halloween/sallie-house/

https://www.kcghosts.com/the-sallie-house

https://www.kcghosts.com/the-sallie-house-visit-2

https://connectparanormal.net/2024/06/01/the-haunting-mysteries-of-the-sallie-house-a-case-study-in-paranormal-activity/

https://www.llewellyn.com/journal/article/2132?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwpbi4BhByEiwAMC8JnasH20T_UuKk-0fS4yg1xKXbPGMzCKVlePs5AFAcLyDJDHQsynU_hoC-L4QAvD_BwE

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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 a terrific horror fiction story: A Therapy Session, written by C.A. Serna. Of all the stories and topics we’ve covered on The Red Treehouse, my absolute favorites are the Listener Stories. I’m always honored when a listener sends in a spooky experience and am always excited to narrate these scary stories to keep you up at night. 

Midway through recording, I had to stop, because...well, you'll just have to hear the rest of the story and experience it for yourself.

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read, A Therapy Session. 

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

A Therapy Session by C.A. Serna

Follow C.A. Serna on Threads and Instagram: @c.a.serna.writes

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a terrific horror fiction story: A Therapy Session, written by C.A. Serna. Of all the stories and topics we’ve covered on The Red Treehouse, my absolute favorites are the Listener Stories. I’m always honored when a listener sends in a spooky experience and am always excited to narrate these scary stories to keep you up at night. 

I'll read Part I now and Part II next week.

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read, A Therapy Session. 

Follow The Red Treehouse:

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Email: [email protected]

Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

Sources:

A Therapy Session by C.A. Serna

Follow C.A. Serna on Threads and Instagram: @c.a.serna.writes

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

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CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DESCRIPTIONS OF PHYSICAL, MENTAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SEXUAL ABUSE; AND PHYSICAL ASSAULT, MURDER, AND SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the dark, disturbing--and genuinely terrifying--case of Maurice Theriault. After making a pact with the Devil as a teenager, Maurice began experiencing horrifying phenomena--bleeding eyes, upside crosses carved into his skin, bi-location, and more. This case has all the typical possession elements--and a few, terrifying new ones.

Did his pact with the Devil lead to demonic possession? Or were his erratic and violent behaviors caused by something else entirely?

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:

Satan’s Harvest (Ed and Lorraine Warren, Maurice and Nancy Theriault)

https://usghostadventures.com/haunted-stories/fact-or-fearmongering-dissecting-the-warrens-novels/#:~:text=Before%20becoming%20the%20center%20of,his%20mother%20before%20killing%20himself.

https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/11/04/Occult-author-wounds-wife-kills-self/1364720853200/

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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 read you a classic horror short story--The Dead Smile, by F. Marion Crawford. First published in 1911, The Dead Smile, by F. Marion Crawford is considered a “masterpiece of the macabre that constitutes a must-read for fans of the genre.” This short story was acclaimed upon publication for its eerie atmosphere and a protagonist with an unforgettable—and horrifying—trait.

I assure you, this story is guaranteed to keep you up at night.

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Dead Smile.

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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 4 scary games to play in the dark--The Synchronization Game, Nine Times Veronica, The Attic Game, and How to Record the Dead. These games are scary--because they're summoning rituals to invite something potentially evil and malevolent right into your home.

Do you have the courage to play these scary games?

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://theghostinmymachine.com/2020/07/22/the-most-dangerous-games-the-synchronization-game-mirror-camera-dslr/

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2018/09/05/dangerous-games-veronica-game-nueve-veces-veronica-nine-times-veronica/

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2021/07/07/the-most-dangerous-games-summoning-chizuko-or-the-attic-game/

https://theghostinmymachine.com/2021/04/14/the-most-dangerous-games-how-to-record-the-dead/

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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 read you a classic horror story--The Vampyre, by John William Polidori. A terrific gothic horror story, this was part of a writing contest that also produced Frankenstein, by Mary Shelley. And, you may not know this, but The Vampyre was published nearly 80 years before Dracula, by Bram Stoker.

Follow Aubrey as he comes face-to-face with his greatest fear--a vampyre known as Lord Ruthven

So, sit back, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Vampyre.

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Join The Red Treehouse 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 the infamous--and still unsolved--Lizzie Borden Murders. Back in 1892, someone hacked Andrew and Abby Borden to death with a hatchet. The attack was brutal and violent; and all signs and evidence pointed to Andrew's youngest daughter, Lizzie. Did she commit literal axe murder or did someone else commit the brutal killings? And is the Borden House haunted?

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://genius.com/Anonymous-lizzie-borden-took-an-axe-lyrics

https://www.britannica.com/science/cyanide-poisoning

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lizzie_Borden

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/how-lizzie-borden-got-away-with-murder-180972707/

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Lizzie-Borden-American-murder-suspect

https://www.famous-trials.com/lizzieborden/1437-home

https://ghostwalks.com/articles/lizzie-borden-house-ghost-stories

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