Something Scary

BONUS EPISODE: The Halloween Harvest Festival

October 31, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes - 16.7 MB

Nathan Barnes always thought Mrs. Cabal’s house looked haunted. So on Halloween he offers to help her get ready for the festivities so he can get a first hand look. But Nathan quickly learns that Mrs. Cabal may not be exactly who he thinks she is and his curiosity may cost him his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dangers of the Desert

October 29, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 29.7 MB

Today’s stories come to us out of the arid wastelands of the desert. Not many things survive out there in the flat heat, but the things that do, thirst for life and connection. First, I’ll tell the story of a young girl who encounters a monster too close to home. Next, we’ll take a bus ride into Mexico and notice some strange things along the way. After that we’ll learn of a famous palace in Egypt which houses souls of the dead. And finally we’ll sneak out to a well in Yemen, and encounter a ...

Ghosts of War Part 2 (Live from LA Comic Con 2019)

October 22, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 41.1 MB

This episode was recorded in front of a live audience at Los Angeles Comic Con. We return with one of our first ever themes, the Ghosts of War. These stories follow those who’ve encountered horrifying apparitions or paranormal experiences on the battlefield. Some while on duty, and others long after the fight has ended. First, I’ll recount a shocking encounter on a naval ship. Next, we’ll work at a Hawaiian motel and learn about a group of deadly ancient warriors. And finally we’ll camp out o...

Small Town Terrors

October 15, 2019 07:00 - 40 minutes - 39.8 MB

Close-knit communities can foster strong relationships and make great memories. But like anywhere else, they can also lead to isolation, resentment and dismay. This week, we make our way out of the city and into the countryside to investigate small town terrors. First, Sapphire tells an ancient Navajo legend that might still have some truth to it.Next, I’ll recount the night when three siblings were home alone, on an isolated farm. After that we’ll make a new friend in Romania with some stran...

Frozen Souls

October 08, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 31.7 MB

Snow can be a calming presence. But it can also act as a veil of secrecy, covering up things we’d rather leave alone. Today’s stories rise up from those icy, frigid sheets and enter our homes, turning our warm bodies… into frozen souls. First, Sapphire shares the grisly tale of Serbia’s first vampire. Next, Markeia investigates the story of some strange-looking snowmen around campus. After that, we’ll work a night shift in the middle of a blizzard. And finally we’ll climb a snowy mountain, gu...

Killers Close To Home

October 01, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 75.7 MB

It’s comforting to imagine killers behind bars. But what if they get loose? Some could be lurking around your neighborhood, or even be that dark shadow outside your window. Today’s stories are all about killers… close to home. First, join Markeia as we watch some live coverage of a murderer gone loose. Next, we’ll order some odd-tasting ice cream from a disgruntled employee. After that, we’ll take a dip in the pool at a road-side bed and breakfast. And finally, we’ll visit a small town and ge...

Twisted Fairy Tales

September 24, 2019 07:00 - 41 minutes - 41.6 MB

Fantasy doesn’t always stay fiction. Sometimes it creeps into reality, and as we grow older those childhood fairy tales gain a whole new meaning. First, Sapphire reads a magical tale about a baker with a dark, delectable secret. Next, join Markeia as she follows a young occultist into a dangerous swamp. After that we’ll help an injured drifter on the side of the highway, and finally we’ll watch as a children’s fairy tale tears a family apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...

Change

September 17, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MB

Change can be - well - SCARY, so new co-host Markeia McCarty is here to act as your guide through the unknown. First, Markeia takes you for a swim after dark in a deserted lake the day before high school starts. After that, we’ll have a late night run in with the Lady in White in our new apartment. And finally, we’ll tag along with the lonely new kid at school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Introducing Something Scary's new co-host, Markeia McCarty

September 10, 2019 07:00 - 38 minutes - 45.8 MB

In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a Swedish urban legend. Then, she introduces Markeia McCarty, your new ghost guide who will be taking over while Sapphire is on a break. Finally, Markeia shares a classic Creepypasta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories from India (Part 2)

September 03, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 35.2 MB

All of this week's stories have been submitted by fans from India. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a man who picks up a stranger late at night in the streets of Delhi. Then, we’ll hide from a crying spirit, hear peculiar noises in Ranchi, Jharkhand, and finally, play Charlie Charlie in a haunted school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tropical Terror

August 27, 2019 07:05 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

For this week's episode, Sapphire shares stories from different tropical islands. First, we’ll stop by Jamaica to hear about the terrifying "Duppy." After that, we’ll encounter the Taotaomo'na of Guam. And finally, we'll follow an army recruit on his jungle training on a mysterious island. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dangerous Demons

August 20, 2019 07:00 - 32 minutes - 31.1 MB

What comes to mind when you think of a demon. A red beast with horns? A scaly goblin with a pitchfork? Demons come in all different shapes and sizes. But they all want one thing - your soul. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a little girl’s troubling best friend. After that, we’ll try to figure out why a girl is constantly finding herself in harm’s way. Then, we’ll observe a young medium attempt to banish an evil spirit, encounter the dangerous Flical, and summon a Sladkishko. Learn more abo...

Wicked Witches

August 13, 2019 07:00 - 27 minutes - 25.7 MB

Witches and witchcraft have become more mainstream over the years, and therefore have become more understood. But even though there are lots of good witches, there are still those out there who use their power for evil. First, Sapphire tells the legend of Upper and Lower Melinda. Then, we’ll learn an old folktale about a family of witches and a giant troll. And finally, we’ll try to stop the hex placed on a woman by her former employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...

Near Death

August 06, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 29.4 MB

Have you ever had a near death experience? They’re a lot more common than you might think. In this week’s episode, Sapphire shares a few tales from people who have seen the light. First, we’ll hear about the girl who almost died 9 times. Then, we’ll travel to Hawaii, where a woman is taken over by ancestral spirits. After that, we’ll hear the many close calls of a teenage girl. And finally, we’ll have a special encounter late at night in a hospital. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...

It's All Fun and Games

July 30, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 33.1 MB

It’s all fun and games...until someone gets hurt. This week’s stories are all about deadly games and rituals. First, we’ll play the Game of the Red Eye. Next, we’ll prank call a babysitter, learn the origins of Bloody Mary, and hear about a mysterious mascot suit at a football game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Life After Death

July 23, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

It’s a question as old as time itself: does the soul continue on after death? We may never have a definite answer, but there are certainly stories out there that make it hard to believe that death is truly the end. First, Sapphire shares an urban legend about an Indonesian girl’s encounter with a shrouded corpse. Then, we’ll try to solve the mystery of a young girl’s outbursts. After that, we’ll visit a school in the Philippines where a dead girl might still roam. And finally, we'll pay vis...

Sleep Like A Baby

July 16, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 27.7 MB

We have a natural instinct to protect babies, because they’re vulnerable. And sometimes, that instinct can be used against us. This episode is about newborns. Trigger warning: there is some violence against babies, but nothing is described in graphic detail. First, Sapphire shares an urban legend about a couple on their journey to becoming first time parents. Then, we’ll hear the tragic origin story of Yetta Mae’s ghost. After that, we’ll encounter a Filipino tiyanak. And finally, we’ll haunt...

Home Sweet Home

July 09, 2019 07:00 - 34 minutes - 33.6 MB

Your home is important. It’s where you keep all your belongings, it’s where you sleep, it’s where you feel the most safe - well, should feel the most safe. This week’s episode is about homes that have no heart. First, Sapphire takes you on a trip to the notorious House of Doon. Then, we’ll explore a supposedly cursed haunted house attraction in Nebraska. After that, we’ll stop by a dilapidated shack in New York. And finally, move into a house that’s next door to an abandoned church with a dar...

Horror Hotel

July 02, 2019 07:00 - 37 minutes - 37.8 MB

Hotels are notoriously haunted locations. So it's no wonder that it’s the chosen setting for many movies and urban legends. Every single day, people come and go through the lobby - and some never truly leave. In this week’s episode, we’ll be exploring some hotels with guests who have overstayed their welcome. First, Sapphire shares a story about a teenage girl who gets into an elevator at the wrong time. Then, we’ll explore the haunted Ripley Castle. And finally, join the night shift at The ...

Window To The Soul

June 25, 2019 07:00 - 50 minutes - 51.1 MB

There’s a reason the eyes are considered the windows to the soul. In this week's episode, Sapphire shares a tale about a doll with oddly realistic, golden eyes. Then, she interviews Chelsey Weber-Smith, the host of American Hysteria, a podcast that explores our moral panics, urban legends, and conspiracy theories, how they shape our psychology and culture, and why we end up believing them. Chelsey shares some personal ghost stories and Sapphire gives them a tarot reading. Learn more about yo...

Mysteries from Mexico (Part 2)

June 18, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 35.7 MB

Sapphire receives a lot of mysterious stories from listeners in Mexico, and so we've decided to dedicate another episode to this marvelous country. First, Sapphire tells a true story about a young boy who finds himself in a sticky situation. Then, we’ll meet an unusual woman by a river. After that, we’ll encounter a begging woman. And finally, befriend a kind neighbor in an apartment complex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fatal Friendship

June 11, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 34.6 MB

The concept of making friends is kind of odd if you think about it. You meet a total stranger, and you both mutually decide to build a relationship. It requires a lot of trust. But if you choose correctly, those relationships can be so meaningful, and beneficial. This episode is about the times that are not. First, Sapphire shares a story about a young boy who befriends the new kid at school. Then, we’ll follow a demonologist and his companion to an exorcism. After that, a girl creates an ima...

Breaking and Entering

June 04, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 30.4 MB

Before listening to this episode, we recommend double checking that the doors in your house are locked. Assuming that nothing’s already inside. First, Sapphire shares an eerie 911 call. Then, we’ll try to avoid the man outside trying to get in. After that, we’ll uncover a dark secret at a summer vacation home. And finally, learn why it’s best to never open the door at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cursed

May 21, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 32.4 MB

Do you believe in curses? Do you think that misfortune is random? Or can be caused by someone? Today’s episode is all about curses. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a legendary Japanese creature who is created from a curse. Then, a young girl discovers what’s haunting her mother. After that, we’ll help a girl figure out why her family has a string of bad luck. And finally, avoid the clutches of a Bakroe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Deaducation

May 16, 2019 01:39 - 34 minutes - 26.8 MB

Today's stories are all about the bizarre things that can happen at school, and the unsettling truths that you may learn about yourself. First, Sapphire shares a story about a young girl who becomes possessed by a Jinn. Then, we'll watch a group of friends fall apart over the years. After that, we'll figure out why a history high school teacher hates one of her students. And finally, we'll learn about the history of a house that a college student is renting. Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark

May 07, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 30.7 MB

Do you remember the book series "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark?" Our first story is an edited version of "The Drum." Then, Sapphire chats with Cody Meirick, creator of the Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark documentary, available on video-on-demand today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Terrifying Travel

April 30, 2019 07:00 - 29 minutes - 30.4 MB

Traveling is a wonderful privilege if you’re able to afford it. But sometimes, heading into the unknown can be nothing like you were planning. That’s what today’s episode is all about. First, Sapphire shares a story about a woman who finds something horrifying inside of a suitcase. Then, we’ll stay in a creepy villa in South Africa. After that, we’ll avoid a haunted road in India. And finally, we’ll encounter a unique demon in China. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Flesh and Blood

April 23, 2019 07:00 - 30 minutes - 36.6 MB

Today’s episode is filled with ravenous monsters - both human and non-human. First, Sapphire tells the tale of a family who lets a mysterious salesman into their home late at night. Then, we’ll hear of a young girl’s recurring nightmare of being chased by a faceless creature. And finally, we’ll help a pair of young brothers solve the mystery of their disappearing livestock. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Shoot The Messenger

April 16, 2019 07:00 - 31 minutes - 38.3 MB

Have you ever received a message that you thought you were better off never knowing? Today's episode is all about unwanted messages that disrupt our lives. First, Sapphire shares the take of a courier on his way to read a letter for an illiterate family. Then, we’ll step into the mind of a young medium who communicates with spirits, whether she wants to or not. And finally, we’ll make a friend at a hospital, who enjoys playing with tarot cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...

Sounds and Silence

April 09, 2019 07:00 - 35 minutes - 44.4 MB

In today’s episode, Sapphire shares stories about ominous sounds and the dangers of silence. First, we’ll visit a summer camp where an outspoken girl becomes the victim of a terrible prank. Then, we’ll follow a whistling old lady at a grocery store, run from silent figures in a bedroom, and avoid the clutches of Mr Clickety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Haunted Objects

April 01, 2019 07:00 - 28 minutes - 28.2 MB

Do you believe inanimate objects can be haunted? If not, this episode might change your mind. First, Sapphire shares the true story of a girl whose stuffed bear becomes more than she bargained for. Then, we'll hear another true tale about a cursed pocket watch. And finally, we'll learn about one of the most famous haunted dolls in the world: Annabelle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Highway To Hell

March 26, 2019 07:00 - 25 minutes - 24.7 MB

Buckle up - today's episode is all about the unexpected things that can happen in your car. First, Sapphire shares a modern retelling of a popular urban legend. Then, we'll meet the Lady in the Red Saree, and finally uncover the cause of repeated roadside accidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Blood is Thicker Than Water (Part 2)

March 19, 2019 07:00 - 33 minutes - 35.5 MB

Today's episode is about families, and stories passed down from generation to generation. First, Sapphire shares the struggle of a young girl to gain her family's affection. Then, we'll see why a family is afraid of the ocean, meet an engkanto haunting a psychic family, and escape the curse of a mangkukulam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Deep End

March 12, 2019 07:00 - 36 minutes - 38.2 MB

Today, we're diving into the deep end. First, Sapphire shares a story about the mythical Kelpie. Then, guest storyteller Andrew Tate (host of the Let's Not Meet Podcast) reads a story from a hotel security guard, who had a strange run-in at the pool. Then, Sapphire and Andrew have a chat about his podcast, as well as dive into some existential theories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Open Wide

March 05, 2019 08:00 - 36 minutes - 36.3 MB

Open wide for today's episode, with stories that take place in the middle of nowhere, or about what's behind the closed door, or what's crawling in your mouth. First, Sapphire shares a tale about a grotesque scarecrow in a field. Then, you'll visit an old farm house infested with bugs, listen to a voice behind a door, spot mysterious figures in public, and investigate an abandoned well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Filipino Fear

February 26, 2019 08:00 - 20 minutes - 20.9 MB

We just launched a new animated short on Youtube.com/Snarled that takes place in the Philippines! So for today's episode, Sapphire will be sharing her favorite past stories that also feature Filipino families. First, she'll tell her friend Lauren's experience living in a haunted house, followed by her grandpa's close encounter with a popular mythical creature. Then, relive her mother's most unexplainable night, and witness the exorcism of a family friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...

The Art of the Kill

February 19, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 50.5 MB

Today's stories are all about art. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a boy who discovers that his artistic gift is really a curse. Then, you'll observe a painter and his muse, spend the night in a cabin with an odd painting, and be drawn to a mermaid in a hotel room. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Close Encounters

February 12, 2019 08:00 - 41 minutes - 49.3 MB

Today's episode contains true stories from people who have had close encounters of a strange kid. First, Sapphire shares a tale from a firefighter in Montana, about his run in with the Men in Black. Then, we'll investigate a mysterious green light, meet some strangers at a beach, and explore an abandoned cabin in the forest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sick

February 05, 2019 08:00 - 34 minutes - 33.2 MB

If you hate hospitals, today's episode will leave you feeling a little sick. First, Sapphire shares a mother's story about her son who's been tormented by a horrifying lady. Then, we’ll visit a haunted hospital, prevent a young witch from becoming possessed, and then help a young girl transition into the afterlife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Smoke and Mirrors

January 29, 2019 08:00 - 39 minutes - 49.5 MB

Today's episode will make you think twice before looking into a mirror again. First, Sapphire shares her cousin's experience playing the infamous game "Bloody Mary." Then, she tries to find a buyer for a magical house filled with mirrors, and then investigates some questionable home decor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tasty Terror

January 22, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 32.3 MB

This episode will either leave you sick to your stomach or hungry for more. First, Sapphire shares a story about a ravenous beast that's been unleashed from a mountain. Then, you'll hear a Hmong couple's tragic tale, eat granny's famous strawberry pie, and taste some shrimp that's to die for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Stories from South & Southeast Asia

January 15, 2019 08:00 - 37 minutes - 58.6 MB

Today, Sapphire takes you all over South & Southeast Asia to hear stories submitted by listeners. First stop is Indonesia where a young girl's friends get her into some trouble. Then, you'll visit a haunted apartment in India, stop by a middle school in Vietnam, climb a hungry mountain back in India, and reach your final destination in Cambodia where a family is tormented by an ancestor's past. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Til Death Do Us Part

January 08, 2019 08:00 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MB

Today you are cordially invited to a dead wedding. These are stories about brides and grooms, and what goes wrong when you love someone to death. First, Sapphire shares her modern take on the urban legend of the missing bride. Then, she tells the origins of La Sayona, escapes an entity at Bride’s Pool, and picks up a hitchhiker in Venezuela. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Holiday Hell

December 25, 2018 08:00 - 31 minutes - 47.6 MB

Merry Christmas, adings! Today's episode is all about this magical and hellish time of year. First, Sapphire shares a cautionary tale about a popular toy. Then, she tells the story of a young girl's perfect Christmas, an encounter another girl had with Santa, and reveals a family's long hidden secret. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The UK Creeps

December 18, 2018 08:00 - 33 minutes - 51.7 MB

This week's episode takes place in the United Kingdom. First, Sapphire shares a true story about a girl’s imaginary friend named Tom. Then, she explains why you should never say a demon’s name out loud. After that, she attempts to solve mysterious activity at a summer camp, and escape the cry of a banshee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Burn

December 11, 2018 08:56 - 35 minutes - 34.9 MB

This week's episode is all about the terrifying element of fire. First, Sapphire tells the true story of a girl with special gifts. Then, she shares a camp counselor's campfire story, investigates mysterious blazes, and explains the origins of a Thai ghost. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Death By Doppelganger

December 04, 2018 15:23 - 39 minutes - 19.5 MB

Today's episode will leave you seeing double. Sapphire shares a true encounter from a young teen working late one night at a fast food chain, a cautionary tale about meeting your doppelganger, a bedtime story about a spirit named Johnny, and a university being taken over by look a-likes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Creepy Little Thing Called Love

November 27, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 31 MB

This episode is all about love...and the terrifying lengths some will go for it. Sapphire shares a famous ghost story from Thailand, explains the rules of the Love Me Game, saves a soul under a spell, and tells an old Japanese legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Deadly Sin

November 20, 2018 08:00 - 39 minutes - 19.8 MB

In this episode, Sapphire shares stories about the root of all evil: greed. Listen to an old urban legend from Spain, ride along a late night delivery, hunt for buried treasure, and pay a visit to Crimson Grove. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Someone's Taking Over My Body

November 13, 2018 08:00 - 27 minutes - 39.8 MB

Sapphire tells the tale of Lisanne, a young girl who believes the spirit of a boy is trying to take over her body. Then, she chats with Jon Braver, director of the interactive horror play Delusion in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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