Introducing a brand-new horror narrative podcast, The Shadow Diaries. The Shadow Diaries is a genre-bending, 12-part narrative horror story about Shana Secco, a young reporter on her first assignment, going on tour with the world’s biggest pop star, Eliza Gold. To Shana, this is all she could have ever hoped for: getting an inside look at the glitz and glamour of a superstar icon. But it won’t take long before Shana uncovers something strange; something mysterious lurking behind the scenes. Now,...
Nov 11, 2020•33 min
In the wilderness of Japan something sinister stalks the unlucky travelers that stray too far from their paths. Very few survive their encounters with the deadly spellbinding snow witch of legend, Yuki-Onna! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2020•33 min•Ep. 108
Crawling out of the folklore of victorian England comes a gentleman demon who tells us of his vicious deeds and fearsome expanding appetite... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 03, 2020•41 min•Ep. 107
Happy Halloween from your friends at Something Scary! Here's a bonus Halloween warning to go along with your tricks and treats. Ella thinks that she can eat all the candy in the world, but she’s not prepared for what happens the day after Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 31, 2020•10 min
Now, Halloween is a powerful night made even more powerful this year by light of a blue moon. Special care should be taken on this night unless you want to release the spirits of the season that beckon from the darkness. First, preparations for a Halloween party go horribly wrong. And then, a necromancer is born against his will. Followed by a house too haunted to call home. And finally, a soul laid to rest far too soon. When your teamwork is effective - nothing can stop you. To start your free ...
Oct 27, 2020•34 min•Ep. 106
Life’s stories are like a pumpkin pail of candy filled with unexpected tricks, treats and monstrosities. You never know what you’ll pull out of it. In every turn a new surprise tale waits to be unwrapped. It may be something sweet or as sharp as a razorblade. You may get cut, you may be cursed or worse pulling from your bag of monstrosities. First, just one bite of stolen candy has horrific consequences. And then, a creepy sibling rivalry goes too far. Followed by, the ringing phone you must not...
Oct 20, 2020•37 min•Ep. 105
As the spirits of Halloween roll in, ever growing fears permeate the air. To cope with it we tell stories to have these fears exorcised. Even in the darkest of times, these tales show us the monsters--even the ones around us. And in these moments together we can distill knowledge needed to help us defeat them. First, Mysterious seeds sow a malevolent growth. And then, a walk along the shore brings unwanted attention. Followed by, a family fights for their lives on the night of Halloween. And fin...
Oct 13, 2020•35 min•Ep. 104
As Halloween grows closer so do all the scary creatures that come along with it. Scarier than any ghost or mythological monster however, are the evils that people are capable of doing to each other. The inner demons that can drive humankind to do the unthinkable, like kill another person in cold blood. And how that taste has led to notorious murders throughout history from Jack the Ripper to the Zodiac killer. These homicidal tendencies have inspired the most chilling of tales. Enough to give yo...
Oct 06, 2020•35 min•Ep. 103
There’s magick afoot when night falls, the night sky and stars hungrily cloak places both new and ancient. These locales hold traces of powerful enchantments which surround us all. If you're up to mischief, be careful to protect yourself when venturing out at night. Those stars gaze silently, witnessing our rituals and our wickedness by moonlight. First, two girls play telephone in the cemetery. And then, a crew encounters a witch by the sea. Followed by, fanmail & morbid moonlit poetry. And...
Sep 29, 2020•32 min•Ep. 102
What lies between the walls of a house, inside the eyes of a toy, or beneath someone’s skin can often be more than we bargained for. If we’re not careful, we can fall victim to other presences that watch and wait to strike when we’re most vulnerable. Always be wary of what lurks just beneath the surface of things. First, a doll just wants a new friend to play with. And then, a home that houses the eternal battle of good vs evil. Followed by the true story of toys that can eat children. And final...
Sep 22, 2020•33 min•Ep. 101
Something lurks in the darkness. Slithering away just out of sight when you turn on the lights. Morphing into the shadows it watches you even now as you listen to this. Don't allow yourself the illusion of safety because horror can take on many shapes and many faces to lure you into the deep black abyss. First, a room for two becomes a room for more. And then, the true story of a haunted movie theater. Followed by our rendition of a classic Creepypasta: The Branches in the Wind. And finally, the...
Sep 15, 2020•28 min•Ep. 100
There’s never a last time until the last time you do anything. Supernatural limits can be pushed to the max until we can’t come back from them. But more often than not, we like to tempt fate for the thrill of seeking out what can be hiding out there. Hiding within the unexplored parts of our minds and even inside the digital sphere in the palm of our hands. We all keep pushing further and further subconsciously hoping to find our final destination. First, flying high on the thrill of a final sco...
Sep 08, 2020•35 min•Ep. 99
Water is elemental, sustaining all manner of human and sea life. The ocean, rivers, and lakes we gaze upon are also home to so many other creatures. Some are friendly, most are indifferent to us, but others..others are quite deadly when we encounter them. Like the aquatic monsters of lore drawn out by a need to feed. Fearsome beasts dragging our souls down into their depths of despair...leaving our bodies to float lifelessly on top of the water. First, do you hear the deadly siren song? Next, an...
Sep 01, 2020•31 min•Ep. 98
On today’s show, we venture into the power of lost humanity. The tragedy of those on the precipice of turning into something more. What happens when you paint your face with enchantment? Or refuse to make your exit on the stage of life? Perhaps a book contains what’s left of you. Or would you give in to a full transformation? These are the invocations of the damned. First, a terrifying makeup tutorial transformation. Next, the girl in theater wants to haunt you. After that, poetic words seal a s...
Aug 25, 2020•36 min•Ep. 97
We love unboxing horrors especially when there’s more inside than we were led to believe. Sometimes it’s a package and other times it's what lurks inside buildings, loved ones or even treasured gifts. Find out how unexpected things can wait inside a box full of horrors. First, another day brings another special delivery. Next, find out what happens when you separate haunted dolls. After that, an ancient demon joins a game of hide and seek. And finally, a story of death in a house that won't let ...
Aug 18, 2020•32 min•Ep. 96
What we see or hear may not always be what it seems. Often there are obscuring tricks of the light or ghostly whispers that sound like whistles on the wind. It comes down to the mind’s eye to believe in the stories that reveal horrors that can deceive. All of it hides behind the veil of a distorted reality. First, a harrowing tale based on the mythic internet video “Girldog." Next, a visitor’s facade falls when faced with their hunger. After that, a letter for the lady in the frame & a new t...
Aug 11, 2020•34 min•Ep. 95
Pop some popcorn, imagine the flashing lights, and step right into the big top of your mind. The sounds of laughter and carnival music are so loud you almost can’t hear the clowns feasting on the children or the screams behind the curtains. This circus is free to enter but it will take something that you’ll miss...if you make it out alive. Enjoy the show at the Carn-evil of Frights. First, "Fancy Flopsy" is your clown friend till the end. Next, a death-defying high-wire act goes wrong in "The Wh...
Aug 04, 2020•37 min•Ep. 94
When presences make themselves known, we often wonder if they knowingly crossed boundaries to invade our surroundings or the spaces of our minds. They can appear as ghosts or demons and sometimes as even yourself. Fight and push back on the creeping powers cornering us before it’s too late. Protective measures can be taken. Light the sage, hold those crystals, focus your energies and say a prayer if you need to. Just beware the uninvited. First, doppelganger paranoia in “The Tulpa” an anonymous ...
Jul 28, 2020•29 min•Ep. 93
Are we ever really acting of our own free will? All around us are unexplained scrapes or splashes, presences, all around us. Who's to say they don’t influence us...some are guiding us, while others are waiting to take hold and over our actions. At any moment, they might strike, taking away our final acts of free will. First, an accessory can transform your entire look. Next, a sinking feeling of dread at church camp. After that, the ghostly grip of the past tightens around our necks. And finally...
Jul 21, 2020•34 min•Ep. 92
Allowing yourself to be a conduit to the energies around you is a bold choice. Be careful. Taking the path less traveled is adventurous but attuning yourself with the right energy is key. Take protective measures, respect the spaces you move through. If you don’t, you can open yourself up to horrors beyond your imagination. Today we explore true supernatural tales. First, beware what you awaken when you trespass. Next, not all family gifts are blessings. After that, death follows from birth. And...
Jul 14, 2020•35 min•Ep. 91
Love can drive one to insanity, journeys can take unexpected twists on cobblestone streets in the dark, and you don’t know what truly lies beyond paths that can test even the closest of friends. These are places life can take you that are gravely gothic. First, a lost love returns determined on forever. Next, the dead of the night holds a girl tight. After that, a wife seeks more than till death do us part. And finally, a motley crew encounters a mad entity. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...
Jul 07, 2020•32 min•Ep. 90
Last we ventured together we unleashed hidden terrors lurking in the cartridges of old school video games. It begs the question what exactly do we hope to find in the video games of yore? Perhaps these forces should remain in the past, locked in the machinery of old systems. First, we hear the chilling conclusion of our story Critter Valley. Then we read some fanmail that shares how the supernatural can shape us while we’re young. And finally we end with a classic Creepy Pasta titled “Looking fo...
Jun 30, 2020•43 min•Ep. 89
We surround ourselves with the material, the man-made objects, and technology. Sometimes they even become a part of us. Sometimes that is as decoration or life aids. Other times they take a part of ourselves. These hidden things hold their own energies and we never know if that energy could bring joy or terror until they are unleashed. First, Beware the used games you buy, a killer deal might come at a price. Next, body art can bring out demons beneath the skin. After that, A poem follows what n...
Jun 23, 2020•34 min•Ep. 88
When you’re not raised on superstitions, entities of lore can lure the most vulnerable into their clutches. If these tales didn’t have a shred of truth to them, why then do most cultures have them? Always heed the warnings of folklore or before you know it, you might quickly slip into the jaws of danger. First, Respect your elders or expect their regards. Next, will you answer the call of the Banshee? After that, The Berberoka rises to the surface to pull you down. And finally, fan mail for smil...
Jun 16, 2020•33 min•Ep. 87
Sights and sounds can blind our judgement if they’re under the control of sinister powers. Does a mask hide fangs? Can forces embed dangerous visions in our mind? Bright spotlights can hide many things behind them. Leaving you delirious and wondering if it’s all a real threat or just a morbid illusion. First, you can’t escape the Shapeshifting Yaksha. Next, an immersive audio journey into our third eye to trick our minds. And finally we hear the true story behind Bright Like Knives with the writ...
Jun 09, 2020•50 min•Ep. 86
The spider’s web that stories create online are spun over and over as they get retold and spread. The lines blur fact and fiction and as you get closer to look, it’s already too late--you’re trapped. It’s dangerous to believe every scary story you read online because even the most ridiculous tales hold a frightening grain of truth. But we never know for sure since so few live to spread the word. Only scraps of digital footprints remain and even those grow cold as death. First, we search for Smil...
Jun 02, 2020•36 min•Ep. 85
As we go about our daily lives, we’ve been trained to think that the material world that we see is all that exists. But that’s just not true, and it’s foolish to continue to believe so even when the shadows surround us. When we hear mysterious noises and feel as if we’re being followed...but no one is there. Don’t ignore the truth of the matter. We are never alone. First, and I repeat, we are never alone. Next, we get lost on a chilling walk in the woods. After that, frightful spirits in poetic ...
May 26, 2020•30 min•Ep. 84
We can get used to life's ebbs and flows, the constants of normalcy until things change. It can be abrupt, tearing apart the world you thought you knew and you find yourself stumbling into unfamiliar danger. First, Don’t let Grandma see you sneak in. Next, Discover a midnight snack like no other. After that, Beware the lady by the sea. And finally, mourn with the phantom seamstress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 19, 2020•30 min•Ep. 83
Friendship is something we all count on to get through life’s trials and tribulations. But be careful who you trust. Toxic friendships and harmful patterns can destroy souls. Following the wrong friends is dangerous. Are your friends worth sticking with until the end? First, new girls encounter a creepy truth about school cliques. Next, an old-timey shop invites girls to transform into ladies. After that, a haunted bridge leaves found-footage hard to be believed. And finally, don’t forget your o...
May 12, 2020•31 min•Ep. 82
The locations are filled with unknown energies. Even familiar places once revisited can unveil unnoticed danger. Look close, find the paths leading to life-altering discoveries. Follow these dark discoveries and know that you won’t come back the same...that is if you come back at all. First, an excavation digs up an ancient deity. Next, trespassers enter forbidden paths. After that, a mother’s work is never done. And finally, a nighttime scraping noise at the window. Learn more about your ad cho...
May 05, 2020•30 min•Ep. 81
