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The Warning Woods | Horror Stories

The Warning Woods delivers original horror fiction by author Miles Tritle directly to your podcast feed. Miles uses relatable characters in unique situations to prey upon your empathy and leave you unsettled well after the stories end. The Warning Woods covers every corner of the horror genre. From ghosts to slashers and monsters both real and in your head, these stories are about anything that will get under your skin and perhaps make you question your reality. Join thousands of listeners in this exploration of terror every Thursday by subscribing to The Warning Woods wherever you listen to podcasts. Podcast Website: www.thewarningwoods.com Author's Website: www.milestritle.com

Episodes

The Lucas County Incident

A routine traffic stop turns into a horrifying mystery when Deputy Macy vanishes. Sheriff Ty investigates, encountering bizarre behavior from a local man and discovering strange occurrences at a secluded pond. The investigation uncovers multiple bodies found standing underwater and a terrifying encounter with an unknown creature, hinting at an inexplicable supernatural threat.

May 22, 20251 hr 1 min

An Intrusion

After a traumatic home invasion, Lincoln and Annabelle move, but strange occurrences and heightened paranoia plague their new home. As their fears escalate, they confront both external threats and internal struggles to find peace and healing.

May 08, 202556 min

Little Treats

After moving into a new home near the woods, Guy attends a neighborhood barbecue and learns about Orris Bull, a disturbed man living in the woods. When Jared's dog disappears, they venture into the woods, where they encounter Orris and a terrifying creature. The night ends in tragedy, leaving Guy to grapple with guilt and a sense of responsibility for protecting his community.

May 01, 202552 min

The Appointment

Gabby Pons seeks therapy to address her past trauma, but encounters a disturbing presence linked to the Hotel Moss. As Myra delves into Gabby's experiences, a sinister entity emerges, forcing Gabby to confront her deepest fears and make a difficult choice to protect herself and others. The story explores themes of vulnerability, unresolved grief, and the battle against inner demons, with a suspenseful climax.

Apr 24, 20251 hr 5 min

Supernova

After the untimely death of her husband, Walker, Brooke is left to grapple with his final, incomprehensible notes. She shares them with Walker's close friend, Archie, hoping he can decipher the meaning behind them. As Archie investigates, he uncovers a disturbing pattern, leading to a tragic and mind-bending conclusion.

Apr 17, 202543 min

Point B

After his brother Aiden and his girlfriend Maxine disappear during a kayaking trip, Silas ventures into the dark wetlands to find them, encountering an impossible chasm and falling into an otherworldly void. He returns 22 years later to a changed world and discovers Aiden is searching for answers, while grappling with the mysteries of their shared experience and the terrifying hope it instilled.

Apr 10, 202540 min

(Feed Swap) Fear Daily: Together | Gumdrops

This episode features two retro horror stories. The first, "Together," explores a haunting experience following a loved one's death, while "Gumdrops" presents a chilling encounter with a monstrous killer in an apartment building. Listen as the characters navigate terrifying supernatural events and struggle to survive encounters with the unknown.

Apr 07, 202525 min

The Punishment

After a fatal car accident claims his life and that of his son, a grieving father's spirit seeks vengeance on those he blames for his son's death. Consumed by rage, he follows a family who tried to help, plotting to make them suffer as he has. Ultimately, he confronts his own morality, realizing the cycle of vengeance brings only more pain and chooses to save a life instead.

Apr 03, 202538 min

Garden South

A new resident at Garden South Apartments is warned about a sinister spirit that appears nightly, leading to a series of encounters and investigations by residents and police. Tales from multiple residents and a police officer reveal the horror and danger of the entity known as the Morning Witch or the Devil of Garden South, culminating in a tragic confrontation.

Mar 27, 202546 min

The Hatchery - Part 2

Part 2 of he latest installment in the Crystal Jennings saga. PLEASE LISTEN TO PART 1 FIRST! Although this story can be enjoyed on its own, I recommend first listening to The Owl (2023 Halloween Special) and the story titled The Warning Woods published January 2, 2025. View this post for all episodes that follow this canon. Enjoy! Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more cre...

Mar 20, 202537 min

The Hatchery - Part 1

The latest installment in the Crystal Jennings saga...Stay tuned for part two coming next week! Although this story can be enjoyed on its own, I recommend first listening to The Owl (2023 Halloween Special) and the story titled The Warning Woods published January 2, 2025. ⁠View this post ⁠for all episodes that follow this canon. Enjoy! Patreon: https://patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more cr...

Mar 13, 202549 min

(Feed Swap) The Ghost Story Guys - Haunting in Lock-Up

The Ghost Story Guys is hosted by author Brennan Storr and Paul Bestall. Brennan and Paul tell true life stories of the strange and unusual, then try to make sense of them using a combination of humor and humanism. Though both hosts have had their own experiences with the paranormal, belief in it is not required - all you need is a love of good storytelling and curiosity about the world around you. Original episode description: The first in our two-part series about haunting in prisons! We have ...

Mar 10, 20251 hr 28 min

Th'tuhl

A young family moves into a neighborhood without realizing it is plagued by an ancient legend... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! 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, ...

Mar 06, 202535 min

Angel or Demon

Stranded during a winter storm, two nurses are forced to seek shelter at a remote house with a strange man and his hostile pet... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic viol...

Feb 27, 20251 hr 5 min

The Strange Shifter

On vacation, a father starts behaving strangely. His family doesn't realize what is happening until it is too late... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder...

Feb 20, 202544 min

Griever's Garage

Can a killer be tamed? One therapist believes they can be and secretly hosts a support group for them in his garage. The men spill their darkest secrets to each other in exchange for the utmost secrecy... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elemen...

Feb 13, 202539 min

The Dog House

A five-year-old girl complains about a "dark monster" that harasses her at night. Her parents' attempt to curb her fear quickly backfires... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, g...

Feb 06, 202547 min

Carnival

Police officers searching for teenagers who snuck away from home stumble into a life-altering nightmare... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! 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, ...

Jan 30, 202546 min

An Introduction

Two paranormal experts attempt to help a young woman come to grips with her latent abilities... BEFORE LISTENING: I highly recommend listening to the following stories if you have not already or need a refresher... Disembodied (Parts 1&2) Aug 31/Sept 7, 2023 Unnatural Dark October 21, 2022 Banishing Shadows December 28, 2023 Cernunnos August 1, 2024 Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Sub...

Jan 23, 202553 min

Embers

A woman living alone in the mountains struggling to keep her fire alight is visited by something from beyond... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder, suic...

Jan 16, 202524 min

The Pool Witch

Brothers on a treasure hunt uncover a local secret... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00 AM CST! 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...

Jan 09, 202538 min

Into the Woods #32: The Warning Woods

Yesterday's story was one of the most important stories on the podcast thus far, so I'm making the first half of the Patreon episode public. I do a deep dive into the concepts behind this story and behind The Warning Woods universe. Enjoy! Sign up for a free trial: www.patreon.com/thewarningwoods Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 03, 202549 min

The Warning Woods (story)

To begin the new year, I am introducing what might be considered the backbone of the entire Warning Woods universe. It includes the long-awaited return of a fan-favorite character...Enjoy! Before listening to this story, I highly recommend listening to my story The Owl, published Halloween of 2023. Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every...

Jan 02, 202551 min

The Regulars

A man is invited to sit wit the morning coffee group at his local coffee shop as they share their personal stories... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited to, graphic violence, murder,...

Dec 25, 202451 min

Clausophobia

A young boy is told he's having nightmares when he begins waking up to seeing a man dressed as Santa Clause in his room at night. He doesn't believe he's dreaming... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, ...

Dec 19, 202436 min

Stripped Away

Recovered audio recordings from a man either losing his mind or, possibly, being visited by something with no regard for his health or sanity at night... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not l...

Dec 12, 202430 min

The Ocean

A seaman aboard a bulk carrier has an otherworldly encounter...or is it? Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! 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...

Dec 05, 202426 min

Squash

A rural family returns from church one Sunday to find a squash with a distressing expression drawn on it sitting on their porch. When more squashes begin turning up all around the house, their concern grows... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror el...

Nov 28, 20241 hr 2 min

Monti's Bar and Grill

A burnt out fast food worker skips work in pursuit of an unknown next step. He stumbles into a rural bar and grill that happens to have a hiring sign. During a slow shift, the staff tell him the restaurant's haunting past... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which in...

Nov 21, 202438 min

Hello Winston

A young boy moves into a new home with an apparent ant infestation, but more concerning, messages begin appearing on his Etch A Sketch overnight... Patreon: patreon.com/thewarningwoods/ Merch: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://thewarningwoods.myshopify.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Written and narrated by Miles Tritle Subscribe for more creepy horror stories released every Thursday at 12:00PM CST! NOTE: The Warning Woods contains stories which include horror elements of all varieties. These may include, but is not limited...

Nov 14, 202459 min
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