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

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Spectre Bride, written by William Harrison Ainsworth.

The story tells of an enigmatic stranger who arrives at a castle in Germany for a birthday party for a Baron's daughter. The two inevitably fall in love, but as you can imagine, things aren't what they seem--leading to catastrophe and tragedy.

Focusing on themes such as innocence and corruption, and love gained and lost; this is a terrific and haunting 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 Spectre Bride.

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CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS GRAPHIC DESCRIPTIONS OF VIOLENCE AND THE MURDER OF TWO CHILDREN. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED.

Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the haunting--and unsolved--Hinterkaifeck Murders. In April 1922, six people were found brutally slain in their home in the Bavarian countryside.

The details surrounding the case were baffling, because it was alleged that supernatural forces may have been responsible with at least one former maid claiming to have heard phantom footsteps and strange

What happened to the Gruber family and Maria Baumgartner in 1922? And were supernatural forces really at work?

Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

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Sources:

https://the-line-up.com/hinterkaifeck-murders

https://www.10minutemurder.com/blog/six-murders-no-answers-what-happened-at-hinterkaifeck/

https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime

https://www.hinterkaifeck.ch/en/indications/

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the dark--and scary--possession of Gottliebin Dittus, a German woman who claimed to be possessed by over 1000 demons in the mid-19th century.

Was she truly possessed by demons? Or was there a more natural explanation?

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://ghostsghoulsandgod.co.uk/2020/05/blumhardt-and-the-exorcism-of-gottliebin-dittus-1/

https://www.horrorgalore.com/true-story/exorcism-gottliebin-dittus-creepy-tale-spirits-and-demons

https://www.sarahhinlickywilson.com/blog/2021/9/28/lutheran-saints-19-johann-christoph-blumhardt-and-gottliebin-dittus

https://www.plough.com/en/topics/faith/supernatural/the-case-of-gottliebin-dittus

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Join me in The Red Treehouse for a special Halloween episode, where we hear true scary stories from listeners and podcasts hosts, alike!

These stories include ghostly hauntings, UFO and alien encounters, dopplegangers, scary imaginary friends, and more!

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Music:

Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two of my favorite short stories by Edgar Allan Poe, The Black Cat and The Tell-Tale Heart. Both stories are fraught with tension and follow similar storylines and themes--and they're guaranteed to get under you skin!

So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Collection of Poe.

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read a terrific short horror story, The Cold Embrace, written by Mary Elizabeth Braddon.

The story tells of two cousins, Getrude and an unnamed young student, who pledge their love for one another. Until, the student turns from his love and she makes a fateful decision--one that would have eternal consequences.

So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Cold Embrace.

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Music:

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I’ve said this before, but I’ve always been too scared to

I know, I know—lots of folks say, “it’s just a toy, there’s nothing to be afraid of.” But I watched The Exorcist at 9 years old, and I’ve been entirely too chicken shit to try it.

Maybe one day. But not today.

And the stories I’m about to tell you have only reinforced my decision to stay away!

Is it possible that messing with a Ouija Board opens a portal to a supernatural world—and invites potentially dark, malevolent spirits into ours?

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

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In less than a week, author Elle G. Keating will release her debut novel, Don’t Wake Up. I had the privilege of reading an excerpt earlier this week and interviewing her on my other show, One Good Scare. In conversation, she mentioned the novel is based on a short story—Don’t Wake Up at 3am.

Join me in The Red Treehouse, as I narrate Don’t Wake Up at 3am in its entirety and without interruption.

So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Don’t Wake Up at 3am.

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Instagram/Threads/TikTok: horror.writer.elle

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Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed

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Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 10 true scary Reddit stories—all of which are unsettling and creepy.

Is it possible your scary and unexplained experiences are paranormal or supernatural?

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

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The Red Treehouse is now on Patreon!

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!

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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 3 scary rituals from the Spanish-Speaking world: La Cegua, Mother Midnight, and El Juego del Libro Rojo!

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

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