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

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

The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore the strange and scary mystery of Bella and the Wych Elm. In April 1943, in an expansive wooded area, Hagley Woods, in the Worcestershire countryside, four teenage boys made a gruesome discovery in a Wych elm while poaching. Unbeknownst to them, their discovery would lead to an enduring mystery, that today—over 80 years later—remains unsolved. What did they discover in the ancient wych elm of Hagley Wood? 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: https://historyandimagination.com/2022/10/30/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm-2/ https://thehistorypress.co.uk/article/who-put-bella-in-the-wych-elm/ https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p0g26yr4/the-80-year-old-mystery-of-the-skeleton-found-in-a-wych-elm 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. As Anneliese’s story progresses, the tension between religion and science, or maybe more specifically, faith and reason, will become more complex. We can already sense the tension as Anneliese’s family tries desperately to find solutions for her struggles. But with her doctors unable to find a cause for her blackouts and paralysis episodes, Anneliese becomes more convinced that her afflictions are more spiritual than medical. As the medical symptoms—and questions—pile up, Anneliese begins showing signs that something much darker may be occurring. And it leaves us to wrestle with a series of difficult questions: Should faith and reason be arch enemies, or is there a way for them to coexist? Does religious conviction require a person to cast aside rational thought? And perhaps one of the most interesting questions of all, and I’ll say up front that it’s a sensitive one—is it possible that what was once understood as demonic possession is actually a form of mental illness? In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to explore the symptoms and signs of Anneliese’s struggles and hopefully gain a better grasp of the medical symptoms—and because Anneliese was convinced her troubles were spiritual—the signs of demonic possession. I’m your host, Will. 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 a series of unsettling and scary Search and Rescue Stories. For most of us, a hike through the woods is both beautiful and relaxing. But for some of us, the woods are foreboding and a place where your worst nightmares can come to life. These stories are guaranteed to keep you up at night! What would you do if you found yourself lost in the middle of the woods? How would you react? 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: Creative Commons License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0/ https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/I%27m_a_Search_and_Rescue_Officer_for_the_US_Forest_Service,_I_Have_Some_Stories_to_Tell 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 8 true creepy and unexplained Glitch in the Matrix stories—all of which will keep you scratching your head and second-guessing! What the hell is going on in the world? Do we live in a simulation or is there something else going on? 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 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. So often, the story of Anneliese Michel begins at the end of her life and tracks backwards; and the heartbreaking pictures and bone-chilling audio clips of her alleged possession and subsequent exorcisms often take center stage. Yet, this feels wrong. Because Anneliese was a young woman with hopes, dreams, and plans for the future--even amidst the agony and suffering she experienced. And as we grapple with what happened to her, it’s important to ask, “who was Anneliese Michel?” The answers will give invaluable insight into every aspect of her story; and rather than fill in the blanks with conjecture, sensationalism, and assumption, we should let Anneliese speak for herself. In this episode of The Possession Files, we’re going to paint a portrait of Anneliese Michel—her childhood, adolescence, and young adulthood—and hopefully gain a better understanding of who she was, so that we can better grasp what happened to her. I’m your host, Will. 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 3 scary games to play in the dark--The Pitch Black Ritual, Dinner with the Dark Man, and The Corner Game. 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! 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

History is full of stories of alleged demonic possession. In the 1970s, a young German woman, Anneliese Michel, experienced scary and confusing symptoms--which she attributed to demonic possession. Except, it wasn't that simple; because she was undergoing medical and mental health care at the time. As her symptoms worsened, the mystery deepened--leading to unimaginable tragedy and more questions than answers. Together, let's open The Possession Files and explore the harrowing case of Anneliese Michel. 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--Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman. First published in 1902, Luella Miller by Mary Eleanor Wilkins Freeman, is an eerie vampire story about a beautiful young woman who, instead of sucking her victims’ blood, slowly drains their life force. A terrific story that explores themes of obsession and the dark side of serving others, Luella Miller is one story you may be wrestling with long after you stop reading—or in this case, listening. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read this terrific classic horror story. 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 a terrific classic horror story--Smee written by A.M. Burrage. Twelves friends gather on Christmas Eve for food and games--but things go awry when they decide to play a game called, "Smee." This one is creepy and atmospheric. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I share this terrific story! 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 two terrific Christmas Creepypastas--Are You Coming Upstairs? by 1nnocenteyes and My Christmas Tale by Icydice. So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I share these terrific stories! 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: ARE YOU COMING UPSTAIRS? WRITTEN BY 1NNOCENTEYEShttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/Are_You_Coming_Upstairs%3F MY CHRISTMAS TALE WRITTEN BY ICYDICEhttps://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/My_Christmas_Tale 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 read a terrific short horror story, The Old Nurse's Story, written by Elizabeth Gaskell. First published in 1852, The Old Nurse’s Story by Elizabeth Gaskell, is a layered and terrific Victorian ghost story that explores themes of family, identity, and the sometimes-tragic consequences of past wrongs. Written from the POV of an elderly nurse, Gaskell’s story is set in a cold, isolated manor full of ghostly apparitions, strange organ music, and a devilish sense of foreboding. And, it’s set around the Christmas season—perfect for this time of  year. So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Old Nurse’s Story. 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 8 true scary sleep paralysis nightmares—all of which will absolutely keep you up at night. Is sleep paralysis normal and natural? Or is it paranormal and supernatural? 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: 1. Josh Bell -- Follow on IG/Threads: realreeltalk 2. Becky Doyon -- Follow on Threads: beckydoyon 3. Ashley -- Follow on IG: ghostgossippodcast 4. Alex Gordon -- Follow on TikTok: 5. ParanormallyNat -- Follow on IG: paranormallynat 6. Jordanna -- Follow on IG: prettykillerpodcast 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 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! 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 we explore the strange and eerie Lead Masks case. In 1966, on a hilltop outside a Brazilian suburb, the bodies of two men are discovered. The crime scene is baffling--they're lying side-by-side, wearing near-identical clothing, and both have strange lead masks covering their eyes. What happened to two men found dead on a hillside in a suburb outside Rio de Janeiro in 1966? 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: https://pmig96.wordpress.com/2021/05/10/the-lead-masks-case/ https://www.headcountcoffee.com/blogs/coffee-news/the-lead-masks-case-of-brazil-two-technicians-a-hilltop-and-an-unsolved-mystery?srsltid=AfmBOoqK9sENzeN7R4O6l2U4ZV9GgbAgiTOYI_yW0BL1-SK4nSeZXtTN https://the-line-up.com/lead-masks-case https://www.michelegargiulo.com/blog/the-lead-masks-case-brazil-1966 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 a strange and eerie cryptid--The Fresno Nightcrawlers. In 2007, a man in Fresno, CA captured something creepy on his CCTV cameras--a creature walking upright with no torso, shoulders, or arms. Dubbed The Fresno Nightcrawlers, the ensuing debate has left people divided--with some saying it's proof of extraterrestrial life, and others saying the whole thing is a hoax. Are the Fresno Nightcrawlers real? Or are they nothing more than an elaborate hoax? 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: https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article293048864.html https://www.visitfresnocounty.org/blog/post/the-fresno-nightcrawler-meet-the-mysterious-local-cryptid/ https://www.fresnobee.com/news/local/article301111954.html https://www.discoveryuk.com/mysteries/unveiling-the-mystery-of-the-fresno-nightcrawler/ https://science.howstuffworks.com/science-vs-myth/strange-creatures/fresno-nightcrawler.htm https://www.reddit.com/r/cryptids/comments/1jz4xm6/the_fresno_nightcrawlers_are_now_an_admitted_hoax/ https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/The_Nightcrawler Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices