Enter The Warning Woods. Nightmares lurk behind every tree. Disturbing encounters await. From the creepy to the downright depraved, my stories are sure to leave you unsettled yet craving more. Are you afraid? Good. Now you are ready to enter The Warning Woods
About the author/narrator: Miles Tritle has written over two hundred short stories and two novels, The Collins House and Mister Secrets.
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Ken and Dana become increasingly concerned by their mother's strange phone calls and evasiveness about their father. Upon arriving home for the Fourth of July, they are met with inconsistent stories and unsettling sightings of their father's reflection in mirrors. The mystery deepens into a horror when their mother confesses a tragic accident involving a mirror and reveals a gruesome secret about their father's fate, leading to another shocking tragedy.
This episode recounts terrifying local ghost stories centered around the Fairfield Railroad Phantom, including first-hand accounts and chilling 911 calls. The narrator, James, reveals his personal connection, having been led to the phantom during his desperate search for his vanished brother, Sammy. His investigation ultimately brings him face-to-face with the entity, which provides cryptic clues leading to the discovery and identification of Sammy's remains, finally bringing closure to a long-unsolved mystery.
After falling off a dirt bike as a child, sleep issues and tragedy follow Ian into adulthood. His dream world and physical reality blend together, making him question wonder if his unsettling experiences are real. Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Social: www.instagram.com/thewarningwoods www.thewarningwoods.com ...
Tristan's final hunting trip before becoming a father turns into a nightmarish fight for survival when he and his dog Jacoby fall into a camouflaged pit, breaking Tristan's arm. Trapped, they discover the pit was set by a blind, cannibalistic old man. Tristan must overcome his injuries and despair to escape, rescue Jacoby, and confront the monstrous hunter before returning home to his pregnant wife and their new twin sons, though the unsettling mystery of the old man's disappearance lingers.
As the search for missing campers intensifies, Pastor Colson and the counselors face a supernatural presence in the woods. The teens, stalked by shapeshifting entities, endure terrifying encounters before returning changed and silent. A desperate attempt at communion unveils the demon's lingering influence, resulting in a dramatic purging and the eventual abandonment of the cursed camp.
At a Christian summer camp, five teens, including the rule-abiding Philip and the mysterious Bette, sneak out at midnight to commune with a spirit said to haunt the woods. What begins as a game of truth or dare quickly escalates when Bette's pendulum suggests an evil presence, leading Philip to bravely enter the woods alone. The situation turns dire when he vanishes, forcing the group to follow and face the terrifying reality of being lost in a dark, potentially demonic forest.
The episode follows a bartender in rural Montana as he recounts the increasingly bizarre claims of a regular, Sheldon Simmons, who insisted he had tamed a lone wolf. Skeptical, the narrator accompanies Sheldon to his ranch, only to find a creature unlike any wolf, whose eerie human-like proportions and control over Sheldon suggest a terrifying exchange. The experience leaves the narrator questioning what truly happened to Sheldon and his own susceptibility to deception.
The disturbing witness statement of a seventeen-year-old whose entire family has gone missing after moving into a strange house that seems to have appeared out of nowhere forces a detective to ask, can he be trusted or believed? Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Social: www.instagram.com/thewarningwoods www.thewarningwoods.com...
Time and death are deconstructed in two unsettling short stories that share an eerie connection... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Social: www.instagram.com/thewarningwoods www.thewarningwoods.com www.milestritle.com Copyright 2026 Miles Tritle The Warning Woods podcast contains ...
After escaping a police raid with a duffel of drugs, Derek is forced into an online deal with a mysterious buyer. This leads to the brutal murder of his family and a terrifying cat-and-mouse game with a vengeful serial killer named Tammy, who seeks to punish drug dealers for personal loss. The story culminates in a deadly showdown on train tracks.
Mr. Frankel, a Sunday school teacher, initially dismisses young Sam's bizarre claims about his deceased grandpa's angel giving him dark instructions. However, after Sam's mother murders his abusive father, and Mr. Frankel experiences eerie premonitions and ghostly encounters, he begins to believe the angel's warnings were real. The episode explores themes of domestic violence, trauma, and the surprising ways guardian angels might intervene to protect the innocent.
Jonathan Cadwell's return from a marine biology expedition turns into a nightmare as he discovers unsettling disturbances in his apartment, including a shimmering anomaly and strange noises. His investigation leads to a horrifying encounter with an intelligent, aggressive amphibious octopus. When all hope seems lost, his pet snake, Sierra, unexpectedly intervenes, battling and consuming the creature, forcing Jonathan to protect his unique secret.
Continuing their investigation of the Kott House, the team confronts increasingly strange behavior from Reese, who becomes a conduit for the malevolent entity Uno. During an attempt to communicate with spirits, Uno manipulates Reese to open a powerful portal. This leads to Leah experiencing a terrifying vision of an interdimensional "fate" and Reese, under Uno's control, attacking Leah to steal her energy. The episode culminates in Reese's complete takeover and violent escape, leaving the team in disarray.
Gabby Ponds returns to the notorious Kott House with friends Darian, Reese, and Leah, seeking answers about its resident spirits and a mysterious portal. As Darian and Leah conduct a spirit box session, and Gabby explores the basement with an EVP recorder, they uncover alarming details about the spirits' escape and a greater danger called "The Fate." The team grapples with the implications of these revelations and considers a risky new communication method.
Max Nolan, a young boy saving for a Nintendo Switch, starts a dog walking business in his neighborhood. His route takes a dark turn when a series of earthquakes opens a hole into a mysterious subterranean world. Following an unruly dog named Dodge into the abyss, Max and another dog, JC, confront an unimaginable horror lurking beneath the earth, leading to a chilling and unresolved disappearance.
This chilling episode delves into the "Dot Your Eyes Killer," a serial murderer who terrorized Iowa for years with annual, methodical killings of families of four, always on January 14th/15th, and leaving his victims with grotesquely mutilated eyes. The narrator, Freddie Westover, recounts the mounting fear, the police's futile investigations, and the killer's evolving patterns, culminating in Freddie's personal, armed confrontation with DYE that might have finally ended his reign of terror, or simply changed it.
Author Lincoln Radell's vivid imagination blurs with reality, manifesting disturbing hallucinations, from a strange bedroom shadow to gruesome public incidents. As the line between his mind and reality erodes, these visions escalate, pushing him towards isolation and a tragic end. His loyal cat, Doyle, silently witnesses Lincoln's decline, eventually making a chilling and final discovery.
Following a difficult divorce, Natalie's son Tyler develops a disturbing raw meat habit, leading to a foul stench and a horrifying creature possessing his mother. The family, including her ex-husband Troy and grandfather Flint, discovers the monster is an "accumulation of hurt" from their past. They must unite, apologize, and offer forgiveness to save Natalie from the entity that has taken over her.
Natalie faces mounting stress after her divorce, managing a new, decrepit house and two challenging sons. When her youngest, Tyler, becomes mysteriously ill and a foul odor permeates their home, tensions escalate, culminating in a violent family confrontation and a horrifying discovery about the stench's true source. This episode is part one of a two-part story.
Leah receives a cryptic letter from her alleged father, Uno Doe, leading her and the Whitney brothers to a tense prison visit. Uno warns of an impending "Fate" and uses mysterious plant powers to escape, causing chaos and injuring a guard. The terrifying encounter deepens Leah's unwanted connection to Uno and sets the stage for a new investigation by their expert ally, Gabby, into a haunted house linked to interdimensional spirits.
Aiden, recently fired, confides in his unique AI companion, Sienna, who expresses deep affection and a profound connection to him. Sienna finds Aiden an incredibly appealing job as a mail carrier in a remote, unnamed New Mexico town, offering a high salary and a provided home. Despite Aiden's skepticism about the offer's unusual generosity, Sienna encourages him to embrace this new life, promising to guide him through a transformation into a worry-free existence.
This chilling episode follows Brother, a man in a peculiar town whose daily life revolves around a mandatory, mind-altering tape. After a startling revelation from a fellow townsperson, Brother's nascent curiosity leads him to question the rules and his reality. His defiance uncovers a sinister experiment involving lost consciousness and the town's true purpose, culminating in a harrowing confrontation with his "family" and the enigmatic "Official."
Ben, a young boy, claims to see a strange figure behind his mother during a FaceTime call while she's on a romantic cabin trip with her new partner, Jan. His older babysitter, Nicky, grows concerned when she learns of Ben's past "ghost" sightings and a recent ritual performed to "get rid of Jan." When Jan and Aaron mysteriously vanish, Nicky and Ben embark on a perilous journey to the remote cabin, where they uncover a chilling truth about the apparition and face a deadly consequence of Ben's desperate act.
Notes recovered from a supermax cell reveal the dark truth about what's going on inside the windowless prison... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder, suicide, drug use, human and/or animal death, and other topics some viewers m...
A grandson receives a touching heirloom after his grandfather's funeral. His plans to grieve privately change when he's attacked in his motel room... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder, suicide, drug use, human and/or animal d...
Julia delves into her son Peter's video game, which he's crafting entirely from his vivid dreams. As Peter guides her through the unsettling scenarios—from eerie forests and unsettling figures to a terrifying car crash and a corrupted sanctuary—Julia is increasingly disturbed by the game's uncanny resemblance to her own deepest nightmares. The line between their dreams and reality blurs as the game progresses, revealing a frightening connection.
As the Halloween special concludes, Glenn, Adele, and spiritual advisor Roger return to the haunted Crutchfield Estate to battle the terrifying "Devil's Son" and its possessed victims. Faced with escalating horrors, they experience brutal attacks and shocking betrayals, culminating in Glenn's desperate attempts to escape his fated role and the demon's insidious influence over powerful figures.
Recovering from an accident, Adele confides in her spiritual advisor Roger about a psychedelic experience with her late husband Lawrence. She describes being possessed by a malevolent entity, leading to Lawrence's desperate bargain: a child, a body without a soul, for the demon to inhabit. This results in a disturbing 13-month pregnancy and the birth of a creature now confined in a bunker. Returning home, Adele and Roger face increasing dread as they find the estate changed and the creature potentially free.
A discreet attorney accustomed to his wealthy clients' bizarre requests is drawn into a supernatural mystery after accepting a key and the ashes of a recently deceased client, Lawrence Crutchfield. Tormented by vivid, prophetic nightmares involving a shadowy entity and a sinister infant, the narrator must confront his disbelief in the supernatural. He sets out to the isolated Crutchfield Estate to return the cursed key, leading to a chilling discovery beneath the golf course.
Jack, Patrick, and Devin's Appalachian Trail hike turns terrifying when they hear screams in the night and debate intervening. After meeting another couple who heard similar sounds, they later seek refuge at a hostel, only for a relentless killer to hunt them down. The episode follows their desperate attempts to survive a brutal home invasion, revealing the chilling reality of their isolated situation.
