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

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original horror story--The Last Carriage, written by Cat Callender. This one is eerie, atmospheric, and guaranteed to keep you up at night! Sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Last Carriage, by Cat Callender. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine FOLLOW DAVID-JACK FLETCHER: Instagram/Threads: @ripleys.cat Amazon Page: https://www.amazon.com/s?i=digital-text&rh=p_27%3ACat%2BCallender&s=relevancerank&text=Cat+Callender&ref=dp_byline_sr_ebooks_1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original horror story--The Pit, written by David-Jack Fletcher. This one is a a fun, scary ride--with a surprising ending that will leave you slack-jawed! Sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Pit, written by David-Jack Fletcher. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine FOLLOW DAVID-JACK FLETCHER: Instagram/Threads: @fletcherhorror Author Website: https://fletcherhorror.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific original horror story--A Yacht Rusting in Creek Mud, written by Robert Pettus. What would you do if long-dormant ghosts suddenly woke up and wanted to claim your soul? Sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Yacht Rusting in Creek Mud, written by Robert Pettus. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine FOLLOW ROBERT PETTUS: Instagram/Threads: @pettusr2 Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0CVSH63TJ?ccs_id=8329afea-986e-4582-9ac2-5ab55623ea32 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--The Premature Burial, by Edgar Allen Poe. First published in 1844, it tells of the narrator’s fear and anxiety of being buried alive. This one has a ton of symbolism, and in an interesting twist—at least for Poe—has a surprisingly hopeful ending. But, along the way, Poe brilliantly captures a real 19th-century phobia in what appears to be as much personal confession as short horror story. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Premature Burial by Edgar Allen Poe. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. CONTENT WARNING: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS DISCUSSIONS OF MENTAL HEALTH, SELF-HARM, AND SUICIDE. LISTENER DISCRETION IS ADVISED. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I tell you about the Momo Challenge that swept the internet in late 2018! Was Momo real? Or was the challenge nothing more than a viral internet hoax? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-47393510 https://www.cnn.com/2019/02/28/health/momo-challenge-youtube-trnd https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2019/feb/28/viral-momo-challenge-is-a-malicious-hoax-say-charities https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/wicked-deeds/201507/moral-panic-who-benefits-public-fear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I share true ghost stories! What happens when we die? Are ghosts real? Do ghosts haunt houses? And if so, can they communicate with us and influence our world? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two terrific short horror stories, The Black Swan by L.G. Wells, and Mr. Belly's Infirmary by Sirius. Both are unique and haunting--and are guaranteed to get under your skin and keep you up at night! So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Black Swan by L.G. Wells, and Mr. Belly's Infirmary by Sirius. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine FOLLOW L.G. WELLS: INSTAGRAM/THREADS: @l.g.wells SUBSTACK: Ink & Shadows with L.G. Wells (@lgwells) FOLLOW SIRIUS: INSTAGRAM: @palestarsirius @thelaughingmanhousepub WEBSITE: http://www.lmhpub.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--The Red Room, by H.G. Wells. First published in 1896, The Red Room by H.G. Wells is a gothic horror story about a man who spends a night in an allegedly haunted room in Lorraine Castle. A hardened skeptic, the man sets out to disprove the legends as nothing more than myth and fable; but as he settles in, he gets more than he bargains for. A tight, psychological horror story, The Red Room reminds us that sometimes what scares us the most isn’t ghosts or spirits or demons or poltergeists—but our fear of the unknown. Now it’s time to sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Red Room by H.G. Wells. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I share true ghost stories! Are ghosts real? And if so, can they communicate with us and influence our world? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. _________________________________________________________________ Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate two terrific short horror stories, The House that Waits and As Above, So Below--both written by Eris Grey. My favorite type of horror—whether stories, books, or movies—is haunting and lingers in the recesses of your mind after you’re done watching or reading. Today’s stories hit just like that—and they’re guaranteed to stick with you for some time. Now its time to sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The House that Waits and As Above, So Below by Eris Grey. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine FOLLOW ERIS GREY ON SOCIAL MEDIA: INSTAGRAM/THREADS: @eg.eats.ghosts PATREON: patreon.com/erisgreywrites WEBSITE: fadetogreyreviews.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. To this point, the line between faith and science, medicine and religious conviction have tracked side by side; but, as the summer of 1975 draws to a close, Anneliese, her family, and religious leaders, will lean into the strong conviction that the only way to save Anneliese was exorcise the demons possessing her. In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore the exorcisms of Anneliese Michel. Was she truly demon-possessed? And if so, were the exorcisms effective in bringing relief? As Anneliese’s story progresses, we’re going to see that tragedy lies just at the horizon, and every day that passes—and with every exorcism performed—that horizon draws closer. I’m your host, Will; and together, let’s explore The Possession Files: The Trials of Anneliese Michel. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine SOURCES: 1. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel -- Written by Felicitas Goodman 2. Anneliese Michel: A True Story of a Case of Demonic Possession -- Written by Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea and Lawrence E.U. LeBlanc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--The Moonlit Road, by Ambrose Bierce. First published in 1907, The Moonlit Road by Ambrose Bierce is a gothic horror story that tells of the murder of Julia Hetman—and the varying perspectives on the event. Part psychological horror, part mystery, The Moonlit Road features unreliable narrators—including the ghost of Julia Hetman. Though one of Bierce’s less-known short stories, to me this is one of his best. With terror at the forefront, we discover how a snap-decision rooted in jealousy can destroy multiple lives—and how the mind may be the darkest and scariest place of all. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Toll-House Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate 5 scary Home Alone stories--some supernatural, others not so much; all guaranteed to have you double-checking your locks! What would you do if you found yourself in a scary situation while home alone? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific classic horror story--The Toll-House by W.W. Jacobs. First published in 1907, The Toll-House by W.W. Jacobs, is a classic ghost story that tells of four friends who spend the night in an allegedly haunted house. Skeptics by nature, the four undertake the challenge to test their courage. But it’s been said, “if you play with spirits, they may play with you...” And for Jack Barnes, Meagle, Lester, and White—they soon realize exactly what that means. This one is dark and will get under your skin. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Toll-House Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the infamous--and genuinely unsettling--Perron Family Haunting. 1971, Roger and Carolyn Perron, along with their five daughters, moved into a centuries-old farmhouse--hoping it would be their dream home. It was anything but idyllic, as strange experiences gave way to vicious and violent attacks from what they suspected was a demon. Was their farmhouse really haunted by a host of spirits? What role did Ed and Lorraine Warren play in this case? And is there a more natural, rather than supernatural, explanation? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Sources: Irwin, J.M., & Irwin, J.R. (2025). Infant mortality among US whites in the 19th century: New evidence from childhood sex ratios. Demographic Research, 52(10), 303-350. https://allthatsinteresting.com/history-uncovered/the-conjuring-true-story https://warrens.net/perron-family-haunting/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/bathsheba-sherman https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-and-lorraine-warren https://medium.com/@Kamransoomrow/real-life-haunting-of-the-perron-family-the-story-behind-the-conjuring-4845a332ff7 PURCHASE HOUSE OF DARKNESS, HOUSE OF LIGHT: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0792X59YT?ref_=dbs_t_r_nis_dp&storeType=ebooks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore whether Anneliese’s afflictions were medical and mental health-related; or if they were spiritual. And as her story progresses, we’re going to see that Anneliese, her family, treatment providers, and religious leaders all had their own beliefs.   I’m your host, Will; and together, let’s explore The Possession Files: The Trials of Anneliese Michel. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine SOURCES: 1. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel -- Written by Felicitas Goodman 2. Anneliese Michel: A True Story of a Case of Demonic Possession -- Written by Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea and Lawrence E.U. LeBlanc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the eerie case of Emilie Sagee, a French school teacher who was haunted by her doppelgänger. In 1845, a classroom of students witnessed a scary event--and it wasn't the first time it happened. Was Emilie Sagee really haunted by a doppelgänger? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine Sources: Footfalls on the Boundary of Another World Robert Dale Owen (1860) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a true, real-life horror story, The Over Attachment, submitted my Michael Landrio. What would you do if something supernatural attached itself to you and refused to let go? Join me in The Red Treehouse to find out! Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Horror Music by Teles50 Horror Box by Magnetic_Trailer READ THE OVER ATTACHMENT ON KINDLE UNLIMITED: https://www.amazon.com/-/es/Michael-S-Landrio-ebook/dp/B0G1JDKTVV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Possession Files is a Red Treehouse exclusive series, where we go in-depth on the most harrowing--and often tragic--stories of alleged demonic possession. In season 1, we're going to explore one of the most well-known cases: Anneliese Michel. To this point, the Michel’s have proven themselves diligent to seek medical and mental health care for Anneliese—primary care physicians, neurologists, specialists, medication, hospital stays; all of which have proven largely ineffective. All of this raises two equally important questions—one that is central to our understanding of Anneliese’s story: what is demonic possession? And is demonic possession real? In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore and explain demonic possession—from a historical and modern perspective. And, along the way, we will grapple with the possibility that Anneliese may have been possessed by demonic forces. I’m your host, Will; and together, let’s explore The Possession Files: The Trials of Anneliese Michel. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X/Threads/Facebook: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Music: Into the Dark by Shakibhasansayed Sad Rap Beat by Defekt Maschine SOURCES: 1. The Exorcism of Anneliese Michel -- Written by Felicitas Goodman 2. Anneliese Michel: A True Story of a Case of Demonic Possession -- Written by Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea and Lawrence E.U. LeBlanc Kaptchuk, T.J., Kerr, C.E., & Zagner, A. (2010). Placebo controls, exorcisms, and the Devil. Lancet, 374(9697). Pathol, J.C. (2002). Lamashtu, “she who erases”, touched her stomach seven times to kill the child. Journal of Clinical Pathology, 55(7). https://tandirection.com/enemies-of-salvation/levels-of-demonic-activity/ https://www.oursundayvisitor.com/signs-of-possession/ https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/sacraments-and-sacramentals/sacramentals-blessings/exorcism The Rituale Romanum. https://www.scribd.com/document/297741331/Rituale-Romanum-Exorcism-Rite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS DEDICATED TO MY DAD. I LOVE YOU, POP. Join me in The Red Treehouse as I begin narrating one of the greatest and most influential horror novels ever written, Bram Stoker's Dracula. First published in 1897, Dracula by Bram Stoker, is an epistolary novel that tells the story of the infamous Count Dracula as he moves from Transylvania to England and a group, led by Abraham Van Helsing that is hunting him down. For as long as I can remember, I’ve wanted to narrate this story on the show—so I’m going to do it; though, unlike Frankenstein, I’ll narrate it over the next few months—a chapter here, a chapter or two there. The influence of Bram Stoker’s classic novel is immeasurable—with generations of storytellers, novelists, filmmakers, and horror fans deeply affected by his story. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read Dracula. Follow The Red Treehouse: TikTok/Instagram/YouTube/X: @redtreehousepod Email: redtreehousepod@gmail.com Horror Music by Teles50 Horror Box by Magnetic_Trailer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices