True Scary Story

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

Haunted in Mumbai: Our Family's Ghost Stories

In tonight's true scary story, we hear from Sarika. Where from childhood bedrooms to relatives’ homes and her current house, she has never lived anywhere truly alone. Apparitions, whispers, phantom footsteps, and a life-saving voice have shaped her entire life. In this episode, she recounts decades of unexplained experiences shared with multiple witnesses, forming a haunting pattern she can no longer ignore.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com

11-26
24:54

Safe Secrets: A Haunting in San Antonio

In this true scary story, when a family moves into a home in San Antonio, they don’t expect their past experiences with the paranormal to follow them, let alone escalate. But after discovering a hidden safe beneath the floor and witnessing strange behavior from their dog, subtle disturbances turn into undeniable encounters. Backed by real CCTV recordings and a lifetime of unexplained experiences, this episode explores a haunting that seemed to grow bolder over time… and the surprising moment everything stopped.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com

11-20
30:53

Dead End Apartments (Extended Version)

In this true scary story, we are revisiting out Dead End Apartments episode, where Haley moves into a newly renovated apartment at the edge of town, hoping to build independence. But strange noises, eerie dreams, and a growing sense of dread start to unravel. This is the article I mentioned in the introduction of this episode: https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2004/03/31/remains-identified-norman-woman-police-tattoos-determine-body-found-year-reported-missing-september/61996216007/ You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincov Get our free newsletter over on https://bio.scary.fm/Edited and sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

11-13
32:08

Unexpected Guests: A Haunting at an Old Oregon Hotel

In this true scary story, Andreea tells us about a romantic trip to the Oregon coast. It begins when the couple checks in into the Old Wheeler Hotel for what was supposed to be a quiet weekend. But things got dark quickly. As the evening unfolded, realized that the man beside her wan't who she knew. But then, they learn the backstory of the hotel directly from the caretaker that confirms their haunting suspicions. Our newsletter: https://bio.scary.fm Find Edwin on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as @edwincovTrueScaryStory.comEdited and sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

10-29
37:48

Days I’ll Never Forget: A Collection of Haunting Memories

Like true scary stories? In this one, a childhood game meant for fun becomes a lifetime of unexplained fear. From the streets of Zacatecas, Mexico to the quiet neighborhoods of Indiana, one family finds themselves connected by a darkness that began the night they opened a Ouija board. Strange knocks, opening cabinets, and chilling coincidences follow one man through his life, making him wonder if something has been following him all along.Our newsletter: https://bio.scary.fmFind Edwin on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as @edwincovTrueScaryStory.comEdited and sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

10-22
29:03

The Sleepover: There Was a Ghost Among Us

A true scary story about a quiet ranch house on the outskirts of Hollister, California, where a group of friends thought they were in for a simple sleepover. But as the night grew darker, something unseen began to stir in the hallway, and made sure they knew it was there.Get in touch here: https://bio.scary.fmListen ad-free:  https://ScaryPlus.comTrueScaryStory.comEdited and sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

10-15
21:09

The Scream on the Radio: An Event That Haunted Me for Life

When a curious teenager dares to visit a haunted asylum in Illinois, she has no idea she’s opening a door that will never fully close. Over the years, unexplained events follow her across states, homes, and generations from a possessed family campsite to a haunted workplace in D.C. In this chilling true account, one woman wonders: what if something from that first night decided to stay with her?Get in touch here: https://bio.scary.fmListen ad-free:  https://ScaryPlus.comTrueScaryStory.comEdited and sound designed by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound

10-08
34:27

Between Realms: The True Story of a Family Haunting

In today's true scary story, Kay shares a lifetime of chilling encounters passed down through generations. Her experiences range from haunted childhood homes in rural Mexico to a terrifying series of events sparked by a forgotten Ouija board in California. Through faith, fear, and the unexplained, she tells her family’s most haunting memories.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com

10-01
42:59

The Wallwalkers: Memories of a Childhood Nightmare

In the mid-1990s, JD grew up in a Phoenix apartment where his “imaginary friends” weren’t the playful kind most kids have. He called them The Wallwalkers, strange figures that crawled out of the paint, whispered his name, and sometimes turned on him. Alongside terrifying night terrors and seizures, JD also witnessed cabinets opening on their own, maggots pouring from the carpet, and a pale figure that appeared behind a shower curtain. Was it an overactive imagination, or something far more unsettling?You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundShare your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community: https://bio.scary.fm

09-24
28:06

Whispers in the Trailer: Growing Up Haunted in the Rio Grande Valley

In these creepy stories, Alan and Vicente Lopez recount a lifetime of unsettling, firsthand paranormal experiences from childhood, mostly centered in a small trailer where strange sounds, objects moving, shadowy figures, and unexplained sightings became routine. They describe a vivid encounter with a translucent man in a suit at age nine, repeated glimpses of a woman in white, an apparition that resembled their sister, and other eerie incidents that left lasting fear and changed how Alan sleeps to this day. You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundStay in touch with us here: https://bio.scary.fm

09-17
45:32

Two True Paranormal Experiences: Ghost at the Table and The Call from Room 206

Two true scary stories where two storytellers share experiences that begin in the most ordinary of settings; a family dinner at home and a night shift in a hospital at the dawn of the pandemic. What follows in each story defies easy explanation. From unsettling events that left a father and son questioning their own eyes, to a nurse answering calls she could never quite account for, these encounters remind us how the line between the everyday and the unexplainable can vanish in an instant.Want to stay in touch? Click here https://bio.scary.fmFind Edwin on TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook as @edwincovTrueScaryStory.com

09-10
24:13

The Doctor’s House: A True Story of a Haunted Home

Some houses are keepers of the dead. Samantha's was one of them. Built in 1903 by a doctor who saw patients in the very room they used as their computer room, this house kept something. From phantom barks and unseen footsteps, to glowing lights in a powerless pool house, and an encounter with a screaming woman inches from her face, Samantha shares the real, unshakable experiences her family lived through.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com

09-03
40:42

The Man With the Red Eyes: The Story of a Family Haunting

It began with knocks and shadow figures in a military barracks, but it didn’t end there. From a grandmother who uncovered buried witchcraft, to children who see figures in the night, to generations plagued by footsteps, scratches, and red-eyed apparitions, this family seems forever bound to something dark. Was it passed down like an inheritance, or was it unleashed long ago?You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com

08-27
33:30

I'll Be Back: A Nightmare You Can't Escape

Jade grew up in a small Mississippi town, but her childhood was anything but ordinary. From the time she was six years old, she was haunted: scratched by unseen claws, stalked by shadowy figures, and tormented by something with burning red eyes that followed her from childhood into adulthood. It started with whispers in the dark and a figure in the bathroom mirror, but it grew into years of terrifying sleep paralysis, violent encounters, and dreams that felt more like messages from the dead. Jade is still searching for answers, caught between faith and the unrelenting presence that refuses to let her 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 on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypod

08-20
33:33

Two Terrifying Tales: The Watcher and The White Figure

In these true scary stories, we have two first-hand accounts of eerie encounters, one from a home filled with unseen presences, another from a quiet rural night where something unearthly appeared.Thank you Olivia and William for sharing your stories with us.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypodyoutube.com/scarystorypodcast

08-13
30:20

Melable: The True Story of a Demonic Haunting

In today's story, we hear from Richard who housed a foster child, strange drawings, and a haunting that defied belief. This is the extraordinary true story of a battle with something far darker than a ghost. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypodyoutube.com/scarystorypodcast

08-06
47:57

Renovations

During a simple house repair, Eric encounters something that follows him into another home, connecting people and places through a series of strange and unsettling moments. This is a true story of eerie coincidences, unexplained presences, and a lingering sense that some houses remember who lived there.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypodyoutube.com/scarystorypodcast

07-30
24:29

The Last Hug

In this emotional episode, we get a glimpse into Enrique’s life after death of a parent. From signals around the house that show us that they’re still with us, to a newfound appreciation for religion, we get to hear what helped his family when times got dark. Enrique’s Family GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-my-grandma-uncles-after-losing-home-in-eaton-fire You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincov Editing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW Sound Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com Join our community: Facebook.com/scarypod Instagram.com/scarypod tiktok.com/@truescarypod youtube.com/scarystorypodcast

07-23
34:29

Two Chilling Stories: Woman in the Window & The Boy Upstairs

Something lurked around Reina's house, the figure of a woman, making brief appearances. Will they ever figure out who she was or what she wanted?In our second story, Breanna tells us about the experiences that several people in the house went through, witnesses who they called "the boy upstairs."Have a story in Spanish or want to check it out? Visit us at TerrorHistoriasReales.comYou can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypodyoutube.com/scarystorypodcast

07-16
26:49

Occupied: Life With Uninvited Guests

A lifetime of eerie encounters unfolds through haunted homes, a motel with a chilling secret, and an unexpected faerie roommate. Kay recounts her brush with the unknown in through her experiences with supernatural attachments.You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime.You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincovEditing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel from VW SoundGet in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.comJoin our community:Facebook.com/scarypodInstagram.com/scarypodtiktok.com/@truescarypodyoutube.com/scarystorypodcast

07-11
41:16

Tony Zac

11:50 That ghost is freak

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Tony Zac

This guy was so annoying to listen to. He tried sounding so intelligent with big words. Skipped.

11-05 Reply

Luis Jimenez

Hot dig shit. please filter the dumb shit.

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DS

The music is taking me out of the story. It's a little too intense and loud at times.

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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

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