My fingers bend backward and beg me... Please, let us write a story for them. Let us peel the skin to reveal the horror lurking beneath. Pain that feels all too familiar. Torment that hits too close to home. This isn’t an alternate dimension. This isn’t a liminal realm or divergent timeline. These horrors are here and now. This could happen to… Someone Just Like You.
Handpicked strange and scary stories brought to life by an extraordinary cast of voice actors including Peter Lewis, Addison Peacock, Méabh de Brún, Graham Rowat, Anusia Battersby, and many more.
Created by Jeremy Ellett.
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Someone Just Like You presents a feed drop of The Sprouting, an actual play Call of Cthulhu podcast set in an apocalyptic future ruled by plants. The episode delves into three separate character stories. First, Lark navigates the dangerous wilds, rescuing a new companion from deadly plant monsters and seeking refuge on a safe island. Next, Sully, a politician in a collective, confronts family drama and his brother Revan's professional crisis over critical energy research. Finally, Ralph awakens imprisoned in a grow room, forced into a tense negotiation about trust, old-world technology, and the purpose of survival in this plant-strewn world.
Hey Folks, today on the feed we’re featuring the pilot episode of a new show we love. It’s called HAUNTED: THE VAN BUREN MANOR. It’s a satirical horror comedy by Robbie Hyne and August year Round. ABOUT THE SERIES: When their staged ghost hunter investigations lead them to the mysterious Van Buren Manor, the so-called "Spirit Sleuths" must confront their first real haunting. Trapped inside, their only hope of survival is to unravel a long-buried mystery and stop the manor's vengeful Matriarch fr...
“I could barely breathe, like I was choking on the darkness. My buddy was having a panic attack. But I did what I’d been told to do; to stop, listen, look. Lady Bluebell would take me home. And I swear, not only did I hear that bell – I saw her.” Don’t Look for Lady Bluebell was written by D.D. Wickman. https://www.reddit.com/user/Saturdead/ Performed by Atticus Jackson and Danyelle Ellett. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. PATREON: Patreon.com/GoodPointe CONTACT US: info@go...
Faced with her husband's mysterious decline after an accident, a woman turns to a deep web forum for help, receiving instructions to visit a hidden basement at Costco. She navigates strange encounters and performs a ritual, believing it will save him. However, his miraculous recovery is overshadowed by a chilling news report revealing a dark cult and human remains at the same Costco, forcing her to confront the true, horrifying cost of his life.
This episode features a call to action, urging listeners to dial 512-640-9495 and recount their most terrifying true horror stories. The host encourages sharing paranormal encounters, creepy stranger incidents, or any experience that still causes confusion and horror. Selected voicemails have a high chance of being featured on a future "Campfire Stories"-style episode.
“The terrible weight of the mountain above him, the white snow shrouding the black mountain, the stale wet air in the tunnel, all pressed down inexorably upon him in the dark. He felt strangely sad, he felt lost, he felt dizzy. He sank like a slow stone in a cold well.” The Donner Party was written by Kelly Link. Performed by Karim Kronfli, Lea Lawson, Zane Schacht and Josh Rubino Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. MUSIC: 2 Slow by Lloyd Rodgers Medicine Road by Fog Lake Someone Just Lik...
“I’m saying… maybe take it easy on that medicine you’re drinking over there. And maybe think about reconsidering that offer, if you know what’s good for you.” Dumpster Fire was written by Bob Raymonda. Performed by Nadia Sepsenwol, Emily Battles, Sean Williams, Bob Raymonda and Danyelle Ellett. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. About the Author: Bob Raymonda is a writer and producer based out of New Rochelle, NY. His work has found its way onto Peach Mag, Syndicated, Luna Luna Magazine,...
“Jethro grabbed Waylon by the hair of the back of his head, and led him to the edge of the boat. Waylon jerked and twisted his body fighting as much as he could. He shoved Waylon’s head under and his screams came up in gloppy bubbles.” Through the Murk and Moss was written by Paul Avery Tindol. Performed by Graham Rowat, Zane Schacht and Danyelle Ellett. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. About the Author: Paul Avery Tindol is a horror author from East Texas. He's been writing stories si...
“My blood ran cold as I slowly looked up. I was all alone in the office. No figures, no lights from other computers.” Surveillance was written by Sydney Seewald. Performed by Danyelle Ellett, Ryan Philbrook, Kayla Temshiv and Rissa Montanez. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Someone Just Like You was created by Jeremy Ellett. About the Author: Nicole Sydney Seewald is a Midwest-based writer and lifelong lover of all things horror. They believe in the importance of art and storytelling i...
Confined to a noisy hospital, a patient notices an unsettling silence and a creeping dark shadow, leading to a terrifying encounter they believe is a dream. Upon waking and being discharged, they discover the nightmare is real, as a dark, branching pattern spreads under their skin, transforming their eyes. The episode culminates in a chilling possession, as an entity takes control of their body.
Jeremy Ellett presents "For the Record," a comedic audio play from the "Someone Dies in This Elevator" anthology series. It follows a determined group's hilariously absurd attempt to break the world record for elevator cramming, ostensibly to honor healthcare workers. As they pack more and more people into an aging elevator, they face challenges from a "gatekeeper," increasing discomfort, and ultimately, a surprising and darkly funny twist.
A narrator wakes up to find another body, continuing a horrifying pattern. They meticulously document and bury the victims, reflecting on past deaths and their isolated life. As they search for clues in the recurring small wounds and the catalysts that precede the blackouts, a terrifying realization about their own potential involvement begins to surface, leading to a moment of despair and a desperate act.
In this episode of Someone Just Like You, the docu-horror podcast Shelterwood is featured. It tells the story of Nicholas DeRosso's decade-long search for his sister Sadie, who vanished after a mysterious house fire, leaving behind a cryptic note. Nicholas discovers a portal to Shelterwood, an impossible suburban dimension eerily similar to Sadie's descriptions, and decides to enter this strange, shifting landscape to find her.
What starts as a seemingly innocuous bump on a girlfriend's neck quickly escalates into a disturbing mystery. As the condition worsens despite a doctor's visit, her behavior becomes increasingly erratic and unsettling, leading to a terrifying late-night discovery behind a locked bathroom door with a horrifying, unexpected conclusion.
A man living in isolation is startled by an unscheduled bus that appears nightly at 3:17 AM. Dismissed by authorities, he becomes increasingly disturbed when the bus's routine changes and a scream is heard. A sudden power cut forces him to confront the vehicle, leading to a horrifying encounter and a desperate escape that leaves him permanently changed.
A collector's obsession with the song "Black Orchid Blues" leads him on a journey to find its mysterious author, uncovering a dark secret. He travels to a remote trailer park to meet the elusive Bud Hitch, the supposed songwriter, and discovers the haunting truth behind the song's enduring power and the price of its creation. The episode explores themes of obsession, legacy, and the supernatural within the context of music history and folklore.
In this episode of Someone Just Like You, a narrator recounts a chilling story about giant eels living in the Toronto subway tunnels. He details a friend's father's experiences as a TTC worker, including a coworker's death attributed to the eels and the subsequent, secretive eel hunts. The story explores the hidden horrors beneath the city and the lengths people go to confront the unknown.
Este episodio presenta dos historias de terror: una sobre una aplicación que detecta cuando alguien te sigue y otra sobre una máquina expendedora que devuelve objetos perdidos con un giro horrendo. La primera historia explora el miedo a ser acechado, mientras que la segunda revela una verdad espantosa detrás de la desaparición de un ser querido. Los anuncios de podcasts de ficción romántica contrastan fuertemente con estas narraciones de terror.
“A car moves haltingly through the open road at night.” Something in the Night was written by Larissa Zageris. Performed by Michelle Kelly, Lauren Grace Thompson, Ryan Philbrook and Danyelle Ellett. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. MORE ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Larissa Zageris is a writer, educator, and filmmaker from Midlothian, IL. She is the author of My Lady’s Choosing: An Interactive Romance Novel, For Your Consideration: Keanu Reeves, Taylor Swift: Girl Detective, and many comics, games...
"You deserve a piece of the moon! Buy Lunar Granite today!" Moon Madness was written by Isadore Dominov. Performed by Sarah Golding and Erin Lillis. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. More about the Writer: Isadore is a grad student, aiming for a career in human genetics, with an adoration for sci-fi, fantasy, and classic literature going back to childhood, and a fear-turned-fascination with horror and tragedy going back just as long. Their other original writing, an ongoing series about...
“…a twisted thing of jagged limbs and sightless eyes, each one broken and twisted at the joint, out grasping across the canvas like convulsing white branches, harsh against a thick red background.” From Life was written by Georgia Cook. Performed by Anusia Battersby and Lauren Grace Thompson. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: Georgia Cook is an illustrator and writer from London. She has written for publications such as Baffling, Vasta...
“Congratulations! You are the GRAND PRIZE WINNER of our ‘Lifetime supply of paperclips’ competition ….. By the fifth day, I had stopped opening it. I'd just briefly hold it up to the light to confirm the outline looked like paperclips, and then I'd toss it.” Lifetime Supply of Paperclips was written by Ben Wooding. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Performed by David Ault, Ryan Philbrook, Jeremy Ellett and Josh Rubino. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: You can read mor...
"I stood there, watching shadows shift as the streetlights filtered through the branches, wondering. The foolishness I felt was gradually replaced by a slow, unspecific, creeping, fear." 1965 Ford Falcon was written by Tim Foley. Performed by Graham Rowat, Josh Rubino, Lauren Grace Thompson and Sarah Golding. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. MUSIC: Echo Park by Rest You Sleeping Giant. A Frightening Night by Kirk Samayo. What is Going On Here by Kirk S...
“I stared at it, transfixed by the sound of my own voice coming out of this alien body…” The Last of What is Spoken was written by H.R. Owen. Performed by Méabh de Brún. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: H.R. Owen is the writer/producer at Monstrous Productions, and the creator, writer, and principle voice actor in two audio dramas, Monstrous Agonies (now complete) and all new Travelling Light. You can find their work at monstrousprodu...
“Is it dangerous? Ma bichette, I have very few rules, but I never accept any guests more dangerous than myself. I am, after all, a mythical creature: a fair-minded landlord.” Landlord Asmodeus was written by Bernie Jean Schiebeling. Performed by Michelle Kelly. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: Bernie Jean Schiebeling (she/they) is a queer SFFH author who writes about uncanny experiences, family histories, and brief moments of comfort....
"The sink stinks." CW: Graphic description of feline illness. Life Cycle was written by Tyler Peterson. Performed by Peter Lewis. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. MUSIC: A Letter Written in Blood by Schemawound. Your Name Here by Ghostnoise. About the Writer: Tyler Peterson is a writer of upsetting fiction and wordy essays. He lives in Iowa. Reach him on X and Bluesky as @type___e. PATREON: Patreon.com/GoodPointe TRANSCRIPT: https://goodpointepodcasts....
A story about LOVE. From All the Boys I’ve Loved Before was written by Amelia Stephenson. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Performed by Addison Peacock. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: Amelia Stephenson is a British writer and performer. She is co-creator of the 3-time Funny Women Award nominated comedy trio Quirks and Foibles (@quirksandfoiblessketch). She also created ‘The Random Sketch Generator’ podcast where every month she writes and performs new sketches to a...
"Something strange is happening on this ship." The Tragedy of the Archibald was written by Alex Cooley. Performed by Graham Rowat. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. About the Writer: Alex Cooley is a filmmaker and writer, specializing in both post-production and screenwriting. He began his career working with independent artists and creatives in New York City, and relishes every opportunity to assist colleagues and clients in making their creative visio...
A story about the horrors hiding in your home... Lurking just out of view. The Body is a Temple was written by Connor Bushoven. Sound Design and Scoring by Jeremy Ellett. CAST: Addison Peacock as Charlie. Zane Schacht as Greg. Erin Lillis as the Super. Josh Rubino as the Officer. Opening Narration by Peter Lewis. MUSIC: Feverish by Three Chain Links. About the Writer: Connor Bushoven is an artist, voice actor, and writer from the East Coast who has always loved the art of storytelling in all its...
This is the sound that breaks the silence of the night. The bumping beneath your bed. The scratching inside the walls. The tapping just outside your window. The whispers in the dark. "Someone Just Like You" is a harrowing journey into supernatural terror not for the faint of heart—or stomach. These handpicked horror stories are frightening, fearless and hauntingly vivid. Brought to life by an extraordinary cast of voice actors including Peter Lewis, Addison Peacock, Méabh de Brún, Graham Rowat, ...
