Children, teens, and even young adults possess the power of imagination. They're not weighed down by the rules of the world. They have the ability to see the paranormal and experience things adults cannot connect to. But being young means they're also more susceptible to the evil's of the world and the afterlife, after all, only the good die young. First, surviving high school Followed by haunting childhood memories Then, the missing children headcount Finally in our featured story, Tragedy neve...
Aug 09, 2022•32 min•Ep. 196
They say that soulmates are one soul that is split into two different bodies. When you have that kind of deep connection with someone it can feel all encompassing. But if only one person feels that way, and the feelings are not reciprocated, it can become an obsession. And obsessions can haunt you and sometimes cause you harm. First, playground horror Followed by troubling texts Then, wrong place, deadly time Finally in our featured story, the cursed temple of destruction. • Moriarty: The Devil’...
Aug 02, 2022•31 min•Ep. 195
It’s difficult to imagine what makes a seemingly good person do bad things. When something snaps in their brain and they start to crumble or even go as far as to commit murder, we must examine the circumstances. Were they evil all along? Or was something else compelling them? They may have unfortunately ended up in Hellish place. First, dying to breathe Followed by a sea of death Then, a hellish haunt Finally in our featured story, a copycat killer. •If you’re 21 or older you can join millions o...
Jul 26, 2022•31 min•Ep. 194
We all do our best to count our blessings and be grateful for the abundance surrounding us. But it’s much easier to obsess over the bad things and all we lack. Life would be so much easier if there were a way to just get what we want. When people feel that desperate they’ll try anything to have it their way, even dabbling with the devil’s magic. But people never seem to realize when dealing with the devil a hefty price must be paid, and you’ll pay it with your life. First, freshman year terrors ...
Jul 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 193
Most people go about their lives going to work or school, hanging out with friends and loved ones. The way we interact with people can have a deep impact on their wellbeing. What we might say in a passing moment can all add up. Say or do the wrong thing and it can consume someone and become catastrophic. You might be the one unknowingly spreading words of the wicked. First, a compelling ghost Followed by killer lies Then, the parasite knows all Finally in our featured story, a cursed poem •If yo...
Jul 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 192
Yesterday we celebrated July 4th, our Independence day. There were barbeques, fireworks and celebrations. While many gathered happily with friends and family, they were blissfully unaware of the horror stories happening all around them. Each of the 50 states has their own creepy history with curses, ghosts and murders, and here are just a few chilling tales. First, deadly games Followed by the scars of childhood Then,remember to just keep driving Finally in our featured story, be careful what yo...
Jul 05, 2022•29 min•Ep. 191
The nightime can be filled with magic. The fun of parties, staying up late hanging out with friends, getting to gaze up at the moon and the stars. But nighttime can also bring out the worst in us. When we believe that no one can see us in the dark, is the time for all the night time creepers feel most alive. First, alone in the dark Followed by man’s best friend or worst enemy? Then, a monster in the woods Finally in our featured story, Not every frog turns into a prince If you’re 21 or older yo...
Jun 28, 2022•33 min•Ep. 190
The carnival coming to town brings so much joy to so many. But others see through the facade of the music, games and clown make-up to see the darkness people are trying to hide. People can try to ignore their issues, but once their anger comes to the surface there's no telling the deadly damage they can cause. First, a deadly game Followed by cemetery celebration Then, don’t go into the park Finally in our featured story, clowning around kills If you’re 21 or older you can join millions of playe...
Jun 21, 2022•32 min•Ep. 189
We’re constantly surrounded by false standards of beauty on social media that can trick us into believing that external beauty is more important than what’s on the inside. When we don’t know where the fake narrative ends and the truth begins, we leave the odor open for demons to enter our mind, body and soul. First, a fountain of death Followed by there are no shortcuts Then, killer competition Finally in our featured story, there’s only one Queen Bee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
Jun 14, 2022•31 min•Ep. 188
Some people love to crawl into their cozy beds and doze off to sleep. But for some of us, bed is more like a prison just waiting till our bleary eyes can no longer stay open to trap us. It's when the Old Hag strikes and sleep paralysis sets in. For those of us who fear the dark, and suffer from all the terrors of the night, well, we'll sleep when we're dead. First, deadly obsession willed to life Followed by silent screams Then, a vengeful nightmare Finally in our featured story, sleep deprived ...
Jun 07, 2022•32 min•Ep. 187
Words alone might not seem to mean much, but when you say certain words, strung together in a specific order, you might be expressing the most harmful statement in existence: a curse. Throughout history, curses have followed families for generations. And sometimes people’s terrible words or actions can bring the hex upon themselves. Others might just suffer being the victim of circumstance. First, lifestyles of the rich and dead Followed by killer luck Then, live feeds can cost your life Finally...
May 31, 2022•33 min•Ep. 186
We're in the middle of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. While many people are celebrating the beautiful culture, we're sinking our teeth into the community's spooky folklore. With thousands of years of tradition, superstition and myths, there are so many horror stories that have been passed down over the years. The most frightening part about these tales is that sometimes people don't believe them, and by the time they do, it's already too late. First, deadly delusions Followe...
May 24, 2022•30 min•Ep. 185
Things always seem to go awry when Mercury is in retrograde, and today happens to be the start of that shift in the planets. It’s an excuse for people to be erratic, emotional, and driven to do terrible things. It’s also a time when the supernatural creeps into our lives just to mess with us. As if that wasn’t bad enough, this week we’ll have a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, so this is a warning to all my listeners: beware of the dark. First, a death wish Followed by know thy n...
May 17, 2022•29 min•Ep. 184
We all possess the ability to be both good and evil. But it’s our circumstance that will dictate which path we take. When we’re on top, it’s much easier to be kind, giving and sympathetic. But when our luck has run out, when we’re desperate… that is when we make deals with the devil. First, a detective asks for help Followed by a battle of demons Then, the Devil’s plaything wants company Finally in our featured story, the truth yields deadly consequences Match with your dedicated therapist today...
May 10, 2022•34 min•Ep. 183
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we reprise one of our favorite episodes. Mexican culture has a strong connection to the dead and deep roots in their beliefs of the supernatural world. These beliefs have evolved over centuries to include experiences with ghosts and spirits. While these and stories can be fun stories to share, we must never forget those who have suffered to teach us these lessons. If we don't pay heed, history will be doomed to repeat itself and cause more legends and murderous lore. F...
May 04, 2022•35 min•Ep. 182
We live in a society where too much emphasis is placed on external beauty. On the daily, seeds are planted to make us obsess over appearance and posts on social media above everything else. Bit don't obsess too much over what you see in a mirror, make sure that what's spiritually and morally inside of you also gets that invigorating cleanse. Otherwise, those planted seeds will rot and that outer influence will grow, that inner evil is bound to come out. First, obsession will kill you Followed by...
Apr 26, 2022•36 min•Ep. 181
With Earth Day coming up we tend to take a better look at the planet around us. Typically we see the lush trees, dancing rivers, and the earth on which we ground ourselves. But the climate is changing and Mother Nature isn't happy. Hidden in her darkest corners luck powerful crystals, trees that breathe, and monsters that would do anything protect the sacred secrets of the earth. Especially if that means killing humans. First, nature’s always listening Followed by a deadly family secret Then, a ...
Apr 19, 2022•33 min•Ep. 180
School in and of itself can be a horror show. But what's worse is being of a young age when no one takes you seriously. Your dreams, fears, and even safety are often brushed aside and ignored. The thing is when nobody is listening when you're the victim, you might just turn into the monster. First, teenage wishes and after school nightmares Followed by panic in the storm Then, RSVPing evil Finally in our featured story, the devil wears stilettos Stream Shudder free for your first 30 days by goin...
Apr 12, 2022•33 min•Ep. 179
Many of you have seen a shadow out of the corner of your eye, or had a feeling in your gut you were not alone, most likely you encountered a ghost. But the idea of an entity is so terrifying, it's often brushed off as nothing. An apparition can be friendly, but it can also be a murderous phantom seeking revenge. One thing is certain, if an entity is lurking, it wants something from you. First, enter at your own risk Followed by discarded totems invite death Then, killer history repeats itself Fi...
Apr 05, 2022•34 min•Ep. 178
When you care for someone, you do your best to be faithful and loyal. But when that someone is deceitful, and betrays your confidence, it will do more than shake you. It will make you question everything you know about them. That is if you're still alive, because when someone stabs you in the back, you might not survive their deadly deceit. First, friends aren’t always forever Followed by, comfort in evil Then, the devil lurks right below you Finally in our featured story, a midnight massacre Fi...
Mar 29, 2022•34 min•Ep. 177
More people are scared of bugs than they are afraid of becoming the victim of crimes, or even dying. These people suffer from entomophobia, the fear of insects. And when you think about crawlers that are small enough to burrow into the crevices of your skin, winged bugs that can attack from above, and billions of cockroaches that can survive a nuclear apocalypse, maybe we should all be scared to death on an insect invasion. First, killer growing pains Followed by, death lurks from above Then, ar...
Mar 22, 2022•38 min•Ep. 176
Luck is having great success (or failure) that happens by chance rather than through one's own actions. Finding a hundred dollar bill could be your lucky day, (but probably the worst day for whomever lost it). And that's the thing about luck, if you get caught on the wrong side of it, it might be the death of you. First, “finders keepers” may not be lucky after all Followed by nefarious deeds with killer consequences Then, be careful what you wish for Finally in our featured story, destruction l...
Mar 15, 2022•33 min•Ep. 175
Womxn can be smart, brave, compassionate humans, capable of incredible things. But like any human we can be complicated. When the circumstances are perfect, tensions are high, and the supernatural get involved, womxn can be capable of the most wicked things imaginable. In honor of Womxn's month this March, turn off the lights, while I tell you some of their terrible stories. First, it’s good for the skin Followed by killer restraint Then, hell hath no fury like a witch scorned Finally in our fea...
Mar 08, 2022•32 min•Ep. 174
In 1987, a former prosecutor named Margaret Coon took her dog for a walk in one of Louisiana’s safest and most affluent parishes. The next morning, she was found dead on the side of the road with a single stab wound in her back. St. Tammany Parish advertises itself as a safe haven from the crime and corruption of New Orleans, attracting thousands of residents over the last several decades. But there is a darker side to St. Tammany and that darkness ultimately consumed Margaret Coon. Welcome to G...
Mar 07, 2022•4 min
There's no better way to escape the exhaustion of a long day than cozying up in your bed for a good night's sleep. But when you settle in, and the sounds begin to seep in, it will be obvious you are not alone. Creatures, ghosts, and shadows emerge in the dark. And you'll be plagued by all the terrors that haunt the night. First, the mark of evil Followed by recurring nightly visits Then, mother nature kills Finally in our featured story, dying to awake Find your inner detective. Download June’s ...
Mar 01, 2022•32 min•Ep. 173
There are many things around us that have the ability to frighten us. A spooky house, an angry entity, or deadly creature. But we never suspect that the most terrifying thing might come from deep within. The most demonic dangerous creatures can be hiding within the human body, within our own minds. First, keeping secrets can be killer Followed by stuck in purgatory Then, the evil, everlasting hunger Finally in our featured story, the demon comes at night Go to https://bombas.com/scary and get 20...
Feb 22, 2022•34 min•Ep. 172
There are few things more horrific and damaging than High School. Sure some teenagers have a good time, but for others, the anxiety, social pressure and impossible standards can be soul crushing. It's also a time when you're at your most vulnerable. Being open to influences from ill intentioned humans, to demons to evil entities, you are lucky if you make it out alive. First, can’t stop the horror Followed by don’t bite the hand that feeds you Then, saving souls risks your own Finally in our fea...
Feb 15, 2022•39 min•Ep. 171
Love spans a range of different emotions, mental states, and dimensions. But when we love too deeply, our love is not reciprocated it can devastating. What once brought joy can turn into a deep hole of despair and revenge, and no one will be able to escape the wrath of someone's bloody valentine. First, true love lasts forever Followed by sins of the father, paid Then, a date with hell Finally in our featured story, a bloody wedding day Go to https://bombas.com/scary and get 20% off any purchase...
Feb 08, 2022•33 min•Ep. 170
Today is February 1, the first day of Black History Month. Over the course of this month, I'll be sharing with you terrifying tales featuring some incredible Black horror writers, along with tales inspired from submissions. As I often say, horror is life, and here at Something Scary we embrace passing that torch through different cultures and points of views. From famous Urban legends to anecdotes told around the campfire, continue your journey with me into 2022. First, desperate times call for ...
Feb 01, 2022•37 min•Ep. 169
Most of us walk around feeling completely safe as long as we don't see anything that's scary. But just because you can't see a ghost or an entity, doesn't mean it isn't there. What is truly terrifying is when you think you see something. Because you'll never know if your eyes are deceiving you, or if you life is truly in danger. First, shadows moving around you Followed by be careful what’s behind you Then, a deathly, lonely night Finally in our featured story, memory lane is a living nightmare ...
Jan 25, 2022•32 min•Ep. 168