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The Midnight Podcast

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The Midnight Podcast is a show consisting of true and fictional stories that are considered to be horror or thriller. There's some feel good stories in here too and you might find a poem. I hope you enjoy these creepy stories and if you'd like to hear additional content and support the channel, you can do so over at -- https://storiesaftermidnight.com. -- Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/storiesaftermidnight -- This podcast is run by Stories After Midnight, the community-proclaimed "smoothest voice on the internet".
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E256 | I'm the owner of a small diner. Over the last decade I've heard some really terrifying things.

Allie-Mae, the owner of a small diner in a quiet town in Kansas, shares her unique game of listening to strangers' stories in exchange for a discount on their meals. She enjoys the break from the monotony of small-town life and believes in the power of offering a listening ear. Among the stories she hears, one recurring theme is horror. Allie-Mae recalls a young woman who encountered a terrifying stalker that she believed to be something supernatural. The woman's experiences were chilling and le...

Jul 12, 202320 minEp. 256

E255 | My daughter is a figment of everyone's imagination

Emma receives a perplexing voicemail from her ex-partner, Mike, demanding that she pick up their supposed child, Josie, from day camp. Confused and shocked, Emma denies having a child with Mike and assumes it's a prank. However, when her mother calls and mentions the same request from Mike, Emma's confusion deepens. Her mother insists on coming over, furthering Emma's distress. As her mother arrives, Emma vehemently denies having a child named Josie, causing a rift between them. Emma's confusion...

Jul 09, 20237 minEp. 255

E254 | The worst shrooms trip of all time

In the midst of a freezing Canadian winter, a group of friends decides to try some mushrooms to liven up their evening. Little did they know that their usual psychedelic experience would take a terrifying turn. As the night progresses, one by one, the friends begin to witness hallucinations that go beyond the ordinary, causing fear and panic to grip them. Their trip escalates into a nightmarish ordeal as they encounter strange creatures and experience a sense of impending danger. With one friend...

Jul 08, 202326 minEp. 254

E253 | My husband has been acting strange around our daughter

Experience a chilling tale of suspense and paranoia in this gripping true story. Follow the journey of a young couple, high school sweethearts turned parents, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. When the husband begins exhibiting bizarre behavior towards their daughter, tensions escalate, leading to a series of unnerving encounters. As the wife grapples with her husband's alarming claims about their child, she finds herself questioning her own sanity. With the husband's acti...

Jul 04, 202312 minEp. 253

E252 | I asked my criminal law professor if a client ever scared him. His story haunts me to this day

In this bone-chilling true crime story, a law school professor recounts his encounter with a seemingly innocent client accused of a brutal homicide. As the professor delves deeper into the case, he becomes convinced of the client's innocence based on his genuine emotional response and lack of solid evidence. However, a sudden change in demeanor and a chilling encounter leaves the professor shaken to his core. Despite his efforts, the client is acquitted, only for another murder fitting the same ...

Jul 02, 20239 minEp. 252

E251 | I invited five friends over. One too many arrived.

Witnessing a nightmarish ordeal, a group of friends find themselves trapped in a deadly game they can't comprehend. As they gather for a casual evening, strange occurrences begin to unfold, with an extra person appearing and disappearing mysteriously. Confusion turns to horror when they discover Christof's lifeless body in the oven. Panic ensues as one by one, their friends meet gruesome fates. Faced with the unimaginable, one survivor, Scott, is left grappling with the chilling realization that...

Jun 29, 202311 minEp. 251

E250 | I won a lifetime supply of paperclips.

In this chilling tale, a seemingly innocent paperclip competition takes a sinister turn. The protagonist begins receiving mysterious envelopes filled with paperclips, but when a severed finger is discovered, they realize something is terribly wrong. As they uncover more unsettling details, they find themselves caught in a dangerous game orchestrated by a company called Clipogenics. With their life on the line, they must make a decision that will determine their fate. Will they succumb to the com...

Jun 27, 202314 minEp. 250

E249 | There’s a secret number you can text to find out your death date…

In this thrilling story, a group of friends and family members gather for a barbecue and engage in a prank involving texting a mysterious number to find out their death dates. As the prank unfolds, the protagonist receives unsettling responses from the unknown number. When strange occurrences start happening, tensions rise, and the protagonist's brother and his wife go missing. As the protagonist faces a decision to open the door or not, they grapple with fear and uncertainty. This suspenseful t...

Jun 25, 202319 minEp. 249

E248 | As I got on the elevator, the man getting off whispered something strange to me

In this eerie tale, a man enters an elevator for a job interview and is warned by a stranger not to get off until the ninth floor. Ignoring the warning, he gets off on the fifth floor and encounters bizarre and unsettling events. Frightened, he tries to escape the elevator but finds himself trapped in a series of floors with increasingly disturbing encounters. Eventually, he receives a call from his wife, who urges him not to go to the ninth floor. Confused and desperate, he tries to reach the n...

Jun 23, 202319 minEp. 248

E247 | Upstairs

In this suspenseful story, Melissa finds herself in a dire housing situation after her roommate's drug bust and subsequent eviction. She stumbles upon a rural rental, a converted barn owned by a sweet-sounding old man named Eli. However, strange occurrences soon unsettle her. The creaking floors and echoing footsteps make her suspect someone is living on the second floor, even though Eli denies it. Desperate for answers, Melissa investigates and discovers an empty and locked bedroom, but when sh...

Jun 21, 202314 minEp. 247

E246 | My husband liked to pop bubble wrap.

Follow the story of Manny and Mel, a couple facing challenges after Manny loses his job due to his obsession with popping bubble wrap. Things take a strange turn when Manny discovers a website selling discounted bubble wrap, leading to an unexpected series of events. As Manny's obsession intensifies, Mel becomes increasingly concerned as his body starts to develop bubble-like growths. Join them on this mysterious and suspenseful journey to uncover the cause behind Manny's unusual condition. Will...

Jun 19, 202322 minEp. 246

E245 | When I was a child, I went missing in the forest for over a month

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Special thanks to: Coureherritt (https://tinyurl.com/29z34cce) Story: When I was a child, I went missing in the forest for over a month. https://tinyurl.com/mr34nj97 Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji 00:31 - Chapter 1 13:14 - Chapter 2 30:48 - Chapter 3 45:55 - Chapter 4 1:01:45 - Chapter 5 1:14:50 - Chapter 6 ----- Want to support the channel? ► https://www.patreon.com/storiesaftermidnight ------ ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesafte...

Jun 16, 20231 hr 29 minEp. 245

E244 | The Tall Man

In this chilling story, a 12-year-old boy is sent out late at night to buy cigarettes for his father. As he walks through a reservation, he senses an eerie presence and encounters an old woman who acts strangely. She warns him not to turn around, revealing the existence of the infamous Tall Man, a shadowy figure who preys on lonely souls. Frightened, the boy runs back home, pursued by the Tall Man. Eventually safe inside, he learns about a tragic house fire on the reservation and discovers a hau...

Jun 13, 20238 minEp. 244

E243 | 911 Called Me For Help

This chilling story follows a protagonist who receives distressing calls from 911. The mysterious calls escalate, featuring anguished screams and pleas for help from unknown individuals. Despite the terror, the protagonist keeps the calls to themselves until they find themselves pursued by a disturbing and abnormal man. Desperate for help, they seek refuge in a telephone box and dial 911, hoping for salvation. The story leaves viewers on the edge of their seats, wondering who will answer the pho...

Jun 11, 202310 minEp. 243

E242 | My childhood best friend was a maple tree. My memories of her have started to change

In this chilling tale, a person rediscovers a childhood journal and a drawing of their best friend—a maple tree. The memories of their time together begin to change, causing confusion and doubt. Curiosity leads them back to their childhood home, now abandoned and overgrown. They find the tree, but it appears frail and starved. In a shocking turn of events, they are pulled into the hollow trunk and discover a chamber filled with bones. Their childhood friend, Maple, reveals herself but confesses ...

Jun 09, 202330 minEp. 242

E241 | My friends and I finally tried the old diner on our block...I wish we hadn't

In this gripping story, a couple moves into a new apartment and becomes intrigued by a mysterious diner called Hamburger Sally's. Despite their reservations, they decide to visit the diner with their friends. However, they soon discover something sinister lurking within the establishment. As chaos erupts, they find themselves in a life-or-death situation, desperately trying to escape the clutches of monstrous androids and uncovering dark secrets along the way. Can they survive the nightmarish or...

Jun 07, 202316 minEp. 241

E240 | Most people think my job is pure nightmare fuel. I used to disagree with them

In this gripping tale, a cell tower technician shares his harrowing experience while working in a secluded location. Hoping for a thrilling BASE jump from the tower, he encounters a mysterious figure climbing towards him. As fear takes hold, he races against time to reach the top and make a desperate leap into the unknown. Surviving the fall, he faces a relentless pursuit and must rely on his instincts to escape. With scars and a sense of impending danger, he contemplates the next job offer, unc...

Jun 05, 202316 minEp. 240

E239 | If you receive a link to the game UNREQUITED, do not play!!

In this chilling story, a protagonist discovers a mysterious horror game called UNREQUITED. As they play, they realize that the game is set in their own living room, complete with eerie details and unsettling coincidences. The game takes a disturbing turn when it begins to mimic real-life experiences, including a haunting connection to a past stalker. As the protagonist delves deeper into the game, they find themselves facing their worst fears and a terrifying revelation. With their imagination ...

Jun 03, 202319 minEp. 239

E238 | My downstairs neighbour texted me that I was being too loud. I wasn’t home

In this thrilling story, a person receives a text from their neighbor accusing them of making noise late at night. The strange part is that the protagonist is actually at a bar in a different city. They step outside to call their neighbor, showing her their surroundings through FaceTime to prove they are not home. The neighbor finally believes them, but when the protagonist returns home, they find their apartment in disarray with broken items and strange goo. They call the neighbor again, but sh...

Jun 01, 20237 minEp. 238

Episode 237 | My Dad Hit Me

In this gripping and chilling tale, a young boy endures physical abuse from his father while pursuing a boxing career. Forced to run every morning as part of his training, he witnesses a horrifying scene in the woods: a monstrous creature brutally attacking and devouring its victims. When the creature sets its sights on them, the boy flees, leaving his father behind. As he escapes, he reflects on the complex emotions surrounding his abusive relationship with his dad. ★ Support this podcast on Pa...

May 30, 202314 minEp. 237

Episode 236 | I'm a therapist for monsters under the bed, they aren't the scariest things at night anymore...

In this story, a protagonist named Tessa, who has the ability to see monsters, meets with a creature known as the "closet man." The closet man reveals that he has been encountering a dark force during his nightly visits to scare children, and it seems to want him dead. Tessa realizes that the dark force is after her as well, and they attempt to escape. They encounter a mysterious man named Timeo, who claims to be more powerful than Lucifer and plans to kill all the monsters, including the closet...

May 28, 20238 minEp. 236

Episode 235 | I think the girl I took home might have been dead

In this disturbing and unsettling narrative, an individual recounts their encounter with a mysterious girl they met at a bar. Despite their claims of having good intentions, their actions and the subsequent events take a dark turn. The girl appears to be in a distressed state, but the protagonist decides to take her to their house, emphasizing that their intentions are not inappropriate. However, the girl suddenly attacks them, biting and clawing, leading to a violent struggle. The protagonist e...

May 28, 20238 minEp. 235

Episode 234 | SkeleSon's Warning: The Haunting Connection to Life's Hidden Dangers

In this gripping tale, a seemingly ordinary stuffed toy named SkeleSon becomes an unexpected guardian figure in a young girl's life. Initially viewed as a whimsical character, SkeleSon gradually reveals a chilling ability to communicate and forewarn of impending danger. As the protagonist navigates the ordinary experiences of childhood, the supernatural presence of SkeleSon takes on a sinister edge, urging her to wake her parents before calamity strikes. What follows is a sequence of inexplicabl...

May 24, 20237 minEp. 234

Episode 233 | The Cloned Mind: A Journey into Visiones' Dark Experiments

In this chilling account, the narrator recounts their experience of signing up for a seemingly harmless scientific experiment for $250. They visit a small building where they undergo a procedure to collect skin cells for research on growing human brains. Months later, they start experiencing foreign thoughts and equations in their mind, gradually gaining knowledge and intelligence beyond their previous capabilities. However, they also begin hearing voices discussing mysterious topics. In a vivid...

May 22, 202311 minEp. 233

Episode 232 | The Terrifying Truth Revealed: The Haunting Tale of Jacob's Obsession | NoSleep

In this bone-chilling true story, a film student named Jacob takes a disturbing turn in his online filmmaking course. What starts as innocuous videos of a dead oak tree quickly escalates into a sinister obsession. The instructor, initially intrigued, becomes increasingly unnerved as Jacob's fixation intensifies. As the truth unravels, a connection to a jester figure and a shocking car crash involving the instructor's tree leaves them horrified and questioning the supernatural forces at play. Pre...

May 20, 20238 minEp. 232

Episode 231 | The phone call from my daughter led to the most terrifying experience of my life

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Special thanks to: zachariusfrost Story: The phone call from my daughter led to the most terrifying experience of my life https://bit.ly/3MdQnMP Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesaftermidnight.reddex.app/ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast - https://op...

Apr 04, 202327 minEp. 231

Episode 230 | Look at the birdy

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Special thanks to: Saturdead Story: Look at the birdy https://bit.ly/3zdVhSx Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesaftermidnight.reddex.app/ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1PZtWmKZftMks0NXKO4mRw ► Listen Offline With App...

Mar 31, 202323 minEp. 230

Episode 229 | I Asked An AI Text-To-Image Site About The Future. I Regret It Tremendously. A Warning.

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Special thanks to: anonymouswarningAI77 Story: I Asked An AI Text-To-Image Site About The Future. I Regret It Tremendously. A Warning. https://bit.ly/40qngdB Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesaftermidnight.reddex.app/ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast...

Mar 30, 20238 minEp. 229

Episode 228 | Skin Deep

★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Skin Deep By: Ellie Seifert https://bit.ly/3JOVssb Thanks to our monthly supporters Alicia Smith Chiara.j.kb Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesaftermidnight.reddex.app/ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Midnight Podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1PZtWmKZftMks0NX...

Mar 27, 202311 minEp. 228

Episode 227 | People Keep Dying in my Backyard

People Keep Dying in my Backyard By: Gladiolus96 https://bit.ly/3zdaa7o More stories: https://ryanbushwriting.com ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ Thanks to our monthly supporters Alicia Smith Chiara.j.kb Music by: Myuu https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji ► Want to send me a story? https://storiesaftermidnight.reddex.app/ ► Stories After Midnight on Twitter https://twitter.com/S_A_Midnight ► Follow Stories After Midnight on Instagram @storiesaftermidnight ► Listen Offline With Spotify! The Mi...

Mar 27, 20238 minEp. 227
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