True Scary Story

True scary stories shared by those who experienced them. These are real-life horror stories about strange and unexplained paranormal encounters.

The Curse of the Nightly Visitors

A chilling story of a South African family plagued by supernatural visitations and an ominous pattern of death. After moving into a house with a tragic past, the mother experiences unexplainable noises and eerie encounters that foreshadow the passing of loved ones. Her child, born with a superstitious "sickness," dreams of the deceased—and their visions eerily come true. Is this a paranormal curse? Explore the unsettling truth behind the family's haunting experiences.  You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

11-20
17:15

A Journey of Faith and Fear

Witness the chilling firsthand accounts of John, a man whose life has been marked by faith and spiritual warfare. From harrowing demonic manifestations to angelic encounters, John shares the gripping moments that shaped his spiritual journey. How did he confront the darkness threatening his family and emerge stronger than ever? Discover the power of faith in the face of the supernatural.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comStory editing by Cristina LumagueSound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

11-13
19:52

Voices in the Night

In 2019, a family discovers a haunting presence in their home—a spirit that grows increasingly active, revealing her tragic history and unexplained connection to a hidden object. As chilling encounters escalate, the family calls on a medium, uncovering secrets buried in their home and seeking peace for the restless spirit.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

11-07
15:49

The Shadows Are Watching You

From strange visions and eerie dreams to unexplained appearances in the dead of night, this dark presence lingers — watching, waiting. Is it simply a manifestation of family turmoil or a sinister entity targeting them? As Natalie shares her True Scary Story, we’re left questioning whether this figure is a spectral warning or something more dangerous.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-30
15:23

The Haunted Piano: A Final Message from Beyond

Join Kaelyn, host of Heart Starts Pounding, as she recounts her haunting childhood experience with a mysterious piano that seemed to come to life on its own. This chilling story weaves together eerie piano notes, unexplained sounds, and a final heart-wrenching moment that connected her to her late grandmother. Was the piano a haunted conduit, or was something darker lurking behind those keys? Listen as Kaelyn and her family grapple with the unexplainable.You can find Heart Starts Pounding wherever you get your podcasts or on social media as @heartstartspounding and make sure to tell Kaelyn that we say hi!You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-28
12:27

A Townhouse Terror: The Night I Faced the Unseen

Abigail's seemingly quiet life in an old Alberta townhouse takes a terrifying turn one night when she encounters something otherworldly. In a home full of eerie noises and unexplained events, she soon finds herself face-to-face with a menacing figure that seems determined to test her courage. As a woman raised in a family familiar with the paranormal, she draws on her strength to confront this dark force. But this encounter raises more questions than answers, as Abigail wonders what truly lurks in the shadows of her life.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-23
13:41

I Curse You: A Family's Paranormal Nightmare (ft. Jim Harold)

Jim from Jim Harold's Campfire shares John's unsettling story of a curse that seems to plague his family after his father fires an unusual worker. As John's life spirals into tragedy, strange and unexplainable paranormal events begin to unfold, leading him to question the reality of curses and the power of the supernatural.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-15
12:21

Chased by Spirits: My Family's Paranormal Encounters

A family’s life is marked by unexplainable paranormal experiences, beginning in a tiny Utah town and stretching across multiple states. From shadowy figures to ghostly apparitions, strange sounds to terrifying encounters, the haunting presence seems to follow them no matter where they go. As they grow older and move from place to place, they confront even more bizarre and unsettling phenomena—culminating in an unforgettable encounter at one of America's most haunted locations, the Stanley Hotel.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-09
18:09

Haunted Attraction: Ghosts in Small-Town Pennsylvania

In this true paranormal account, Donovan Snyder shares his lifelong journey with the supernatural, beginning at a haunted attraction in Pennsylvania and leading to unsettling events in his adult life. Join us as he delves deeper into the strange occurrences, including ghostly figures, haunted spaces, and mysterious dreams.(For our stories in Spanish, visit TerrorHistoriasReales.com)You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

10-03
24:14

Close Your Windows: The Hauntings Lurking in Our Property

The chilling story of a family living on land with a dark history is shared by Esperanza. From mysterious figures in white to the terrifying screams echoing through the woods, her story is filled with unexplained phenomena that will leave you questioning what truly haunts us. A mysterious woman in white, known as the "White Witch," appears to members of the family, sending shivers down their spines. But the horrors don’t stop there—strange lights, eerie sounds, and ghostly figures seem to be a regular occurrence. Is this family cursed, or is there something even more sinister at play?You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comEditorial and Sound Design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW SoundJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

09-25
25:48

Haunting Memories from a Colonial House in Rural Colombia

Join us as we dive into Gabby’s eerie childhood memories of living in a haunted colonial house in rural Colombia. From the mysterious figure in black, eerily resembling her father, to the ghostly children whose laughter haunted the corridors, this story is filled with chilling encounters. What happened in this house? Why were spirits so restless? And what dark secrets lay buried within its walls?This memoir, called "Walls", was originally shared by Gabby in 2022.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

09-18
49:33

Childhood Terror: The Haunting That Tormented Our Family

In this true horror story, Steven Castillo shares his deeply unsettling experiences with the paranormal, beginning from his early childhood in Downey, California. As he grows older, the encounters become more frequent and terrifying, affecting not just him but his entire family. From ghostly figures to chilling voices, Steven’s story is a journey into the heart of darkness that seems to follow his family no matter where they go.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

09-12
23:02

The Ghost in the Nightgown: A Mother's Paranormal Nightmares

In this chilling episode of True Scary Story, Fatima recounts her encounters with the paranormal, which intensified during her pregnancy and after the birth of her daughter. Raised in a religiously complex family, she initially dismissed these experiences as tricks of the mind, but soon, the terrifying reality became impossible to ignore.Fatima describes eerie sightings of shadows, ghostly orbs, and a menacing little girl who appeared at the foot of her bed. As her experiences grew more intense, they resulted in a terrifying encounter with a sinister woman in a white nightgown, a figure both she and her family members have seen across different homes. Through sleep paralysis, unexplained cold drafts, and terrifying dreams shared by her young children, Fatima realized these hauntings were far from ordinary nightmares. Seeking help from a medium and sharing her story with loved ones, she uncovers unsettling connections to her family’s past, including the possibility that the entity could be the restless spirit of a deceased relative. Fatima’s story is a gripping exploration of true horror, filled with spine-tingling moments and eerie revelations that will leave listeners questioning what might be lurking in the dark.This episode is perfect for those who crave scary true stories, eerie encounters, and tales of the supernatural that will keep you up at night. Listen if you dare, and keep it scary!You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com Join our community: Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcast Instagram.com/truescarypod tiktok.com/@truescarypodA special thank you to Fatima for sharing her story with us. Story editing by Cristina LumagueSound design by Sarah Vorhees-Wendel from VW SoundHosting and production by Edwin Covarrubias

09-05
23:08

Don’t Look Out Toward the Fields: A Paranormal Encounter

In this true scary story, we hear the unsettling experiences of Ayden, who encountered strange occurrences at his aunt and uncle's house. As these eerie events intensify, Ayden starts to question his own sanity and the reality around him. The story delves into his growing paranoia, exploring themes of fear, isolation, and the unknown. This experience would eventually become Ayden's inspiration for his own podcast, Susto, that you can find over on SustoPodcast.comYou can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

08-29
11:46

True Hauntings: Growing Up With the Unknown

In a small town near Victorville, California, experience a true horror story filled with eerie encounters and paranormal activity. We will explore Melissa's chilling events with her grandmother in Juarez, Mexico, to unsettling experiences in her own home. In this series of stories, she'll tell us about her experiences where the line between the living and the supernatural blurs, although for her, it's just the way things have always been.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com Join our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

08-22
18:07

Ghosts of the Beach House: A Family's Encounter With the Paranormal

A family vacation at a beach house in Topsail Island, NC, turns into a nightmarish experience for a college student. What begins as an unsettling night soon spirals into a terrifying encounter with a dark presence, a ghost, that seems determined to make itself known. As she struggles to understand the malevolent force, she discovers that she’s not the only one being targeted. Unexplained events and eerie encounters leave her questioning the very nature of reality. This true scary story will leave you wondering what really lurks in the shadows.... while you sleep.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

08-15
22:18

Real-Life Nightmare: Life Inside a Haunted House

Ariel grew up in a house where nightmares and reality were one and the same. Doors would slam shut without reason, and an eerie chill filled the air. But the most terrifying part? A recurring nightmare of an unseen intruder lurking in the darkness. As the years passed, Ariel discovered the haunting was all too real. This gripping true story uncovers the spine-chilling events that haunted Ariel’s childhood home, leaving her trapped in a world where her worst fears came to life. Explore the terrifying tale of Ariel’s haunted house—don't listen alone.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin social media as @edwincovGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

08-09
21:32

Teeth: The Horrors of Living With a Mimic

In this true scary story, Aaron tells us about her experience at what was supposed to be a temporary apartment that turned into a living nightmare. Omens, haunting signs that something was wrong with the place were there from the beginning, from the smell of rotting meat, to the many flies and pests that the building had... and teeth. And that's just the beginning.Ghostly manifestations of objects moving, sounds of footsteps roaming around during the day, and actual supernatural apparitions at night. Don't listen alone.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comTo share a story in Spanish for TerrorHistoriasReales.com, get in touch with me at hello@scary.fmJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

08-02
25:45

Summer Nightmares and Why I Never Whistle Outside

In this true scary story, Dulce tells us about the creepy stories her family has passed down over the years. Imagine hearing about strange and eerie encounters that happened right outside their home. But it gets even spookier – Dulce also shares her own personal experience with something mysterious she saw outside, an image that she cannot get rid of. Something she believes was a flesh pedestrian.Join us as we dive into these chilling stories that blur the line between what lurks out there. Will you dare to go outside after this?You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/truescarystorypodcastInstagram.com/truescarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypod

07-24
23:48

Grandma's Evil Intentions (Extended Cut)

In this true scary story, Adriana shares the horrors of having her grandmother practice witchcraft in their own home. It didn't take long for the family to figure out that what she was practicing was full of bad intentions.Get the stories without ads at ScaryPlus.com and find out more about us and how to submit a story over on TrueScaryStory.comYou can get in touch with Edwin on Instagram as @edwincov

07-18
38:05

Mona Peterson

I’m really enjoying 'True Scary Story'! The storytelling is incredibly immersive, and the way each episode delves into real-life spine-chillers is both captivating and unsettling. https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jackson564

08-03 Reply

Tony Zac

this episode is so heavily edited. the pauses between the speakers conversation is prolonged more often than not, that once you notice it, it makes the episode sound annoying.

08-01 Reply

Bea Nelson

Creepy story.

10-17 Reply

Faye Gollob

she kept repeating herself over and over and over

12-02 Reply

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