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 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

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 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. 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 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 noises before the murders occurred. 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! 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://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/ 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 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! 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://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 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 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! 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 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. 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 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. 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ I’ve said this before, but I’ve always been too scared to mess with a Ouija Board. 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! 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. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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. FOLLOW ELLE G. KEATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Instagram/Threads/TikTok: horror.writer.elle 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 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! 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 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! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! 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! 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

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read two terrific short horror stories, The Golden Bracelet and Mountain of Souls, written by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer, who is considered The Spanish Poe. These stories are thematically rich, thought-provoking, and genuinely unsettling. And it is my privilege to share these with you! So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Collection of Becquer! 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

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore a creepy superstition that spans most--if not all--of the Spanish-speaking world: El Mal de Ojo, or The Evil Eye. As we continue our celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, let’s consider these questions: Is it possible to cause harm, illness—or even death—simply by looking at another person? And are the strange occurrences that have been attributed to El Mal de Ojo coincide or something truly evil? 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://unamglobal.unam.mx/global_revista/mal-de-ojo-creencias-mitos-y-amuletos/ https://www.popsugar.com/latina/what-is-mal-de-ojo-evil-eye-48682942 https://yourstory.tenement.org/stories/mal-de-ojo https://svanadesign.com/blogs/articles/mal-de-ojo-symptoms https://naatikmexico.org/blog/el-mal-de-ojo-the-evil-eye EVIL EYE ISAAC (WRITTEN BY ADOLFO SER) https://creepypasta.fandom.com/es/wiki/Evil_Eye_Isaac Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a handful of scary listener stories--all submitted by M, the host of the terrific "Chillers & Thrillers"! If you’ve never listened to Chillers & Thrillers, I can’t recommend it enough—M’s narration style, combined with the soft crackle of a campfire, is both eerie and soothing. You can follow the show wherever you stream pods—be sure to pass the word along and leave a 5-star review! 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read three terrific Spanish Creepypastas, La Carrentanagua, written by Empyrealinvective; La Bruja, written by Henry Medina 741; and Closed Eyes written by an unknown author. 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: La Carretanagua (Written by EmpyrealInvective) https://creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/La_Carretanagua La Bruja (Written by Henry Medina 714) https://creepypasta.fandom.com/es/wiki/La_Bruja Closed Eyes (Author Unknown) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I read three terrific short horror stories, The Feather Pillow, written by Horacio Quiroga; The Green Eyes, written by Gustavo Adolfo Becquer; and Lucifer, written by Pedro Escamilla. These stories are thematically rich, thought-provoking, and genuinely unsettling. And it is my privilege to share these with you! So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Collection of Spanish Classic Horror 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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. _________________________________________________________________ WE'RE CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH--WHERE I'LL TELL YOU THE SCARIEST STORIES FROM THE SPANISH-SPEAKING WORLD! Join me in The Red Treehouse as I narrate a terrific short horror story, The Wisps, written by E.M. Otero, a Puerto Rican horror author! So, sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read A Voice in the Endless Dark. 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: The Wisps by E.M. Otero (IG/Threads: e.m._otero) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse The Red Treehouse is dedicated to my Dad. I love you, Pop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Join me in The Red Treehouse as we explore 4 scary games to play in the dark--The Hell Phone Ritual, Shadow Hide and Seek, How to Meet Your Occult Twin, and The Ghost Paper Challenge. 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

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS 2 YEARS OLD! 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. _________________________________________________________________ In this milestone 200th episode of The Red Treehouse, we’re going to explore the harrowing and tragic case of Elisa Lam—a 21-year-old college student who died under mysterious circumstances at the infamous Cecil Hotel. What happened to her in February 2013? 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://allthatsinteresting.com/elisa-lam-death https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/tv/a35463537/cecil-hotel-manager-amy-price-elisa-lam-interview/ Autopsy Report Chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Other/lam,%20elisa_report.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THE RED TREEHOUSE IS ON PATREON! Join The Red Treehouse community for as little as $3/month and receive exclusive member benefits! To join, go to: https://patreon.com/redtreehouse 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 Thing in the Hall, by E.F. Benson. First published in 1912, The Thing in the Hall by E.F. Benson, tells the story of two friends—Francis and Louis—both doctors, who tempt fate by conjuring a mysterious entity—leading to tragic and terrifying consequences. So sit back, turn down the lights, pull up the covers, and pay close attention as I read The Thing in the Hall by E.F. Benson. 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