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SCARY STORIES is an audio horror anthology featuring world premieres and new adaptations. Our stories may include graphic descriptions of gore or terrifying events. Please listen at your own risk.
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Scary Stories Around the FireMay 08, 2022
Sleepy Hollow & The Phantom Coach (Double Feature)
Two terrifying tales in one! Enjoy the premiere of Sleepy Hollow by Washington Irving, along with a new performance of Amelia Edwards' The Phantom Coach.
Bryan Renaud and Terri Lynn Hudson tell these sleepy versions of gothic classics for the new Sleep Stories podcast, an audio series created to help you relax, study, unwind, or sleep when you need it most.
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"The Raven" by Edgar Allan Poe
A talking raven pays a mysterious visit to a distraught lover in this gothic horror classic by Edgar Allan Poe. Told by Mike Vendetti.
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"2 B R 0 2 B" by Kurt Vonnegut Jr.
For someone to be born, someone else must volunteer to die. In a society where aging has been 'cured" and individuals can live forever, strict population control measures are established to ensure there will be room for everyone.
2 B R 0 2 B is written by Kurt Vonnegut Jr. and told by N.R. Collard.
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"The Transfer" by Algernon Blackwood
The Transfer is a short story by Algernon Blackwood. The tale, which was first published in Country Life magazine in 1911, tells of a child’s fascination with a sprawling garden known as the Forbidden Corner.
Told by Laura J. Bell
"The Dream Woman" by Wilkie Collins
A man wakes up on the eve of his birthday to find a woman watching him from the shadows...and holding a knife.
Adapted from the story by Wilkie Collins, originally published as The Oster. Narrated by Ian Holm.
"The Man on the Train" - Urban Legends Retold
A young woman hurries home late at night after dinner with her friends. The street is deserted, the train station vacant, and even the train itself is empty.
But Sally won't be alone for long...
Bryan Renaud retells an urban legend often called The Man in the Middle in this Scary Stories Around the Fire original tale.
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3 Hours of POE - 6 Classic Gothic Masterpieces
Get cozy and enjoy three straight hours with master of suspense Edgar Allan Poe - from The Black Cat to The Raven, with The Fall of the House of Usher, The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, and The Tell-Tale Heart.
Told by Don Morgan, Terri Lynne Hudson, & Mike Vendetti
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The Scarecrow
A haunting and atmospheric tale of a stuffed figure propped in a field, THE SCARECROW is written by Gwendolyn Wormser (as G. Ranger Wormser).
Enjoy via YouTube: https://youtu.be/3zGim8z5s1o
8 Hours at a Crackling Fireplace
Sit back and relax with eight hours of crackling fire - no crickets, stories, or music. Perfect for drifting off to sleep, studying, or reading something spooky of your own.
The Boarded Window (By the Fire)
Ambrose Bierce's chilling tale The Boarded Window is one of our most-enjoyed. In this spooky special, Bryan Renaud tells the story live by the crackling fire.
Rumors spread about an old man and what took place after the death of his wife.
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"Beyond the Wall" by Ambrose Bierce
While visiting an old friend, our narrator hears a strange knocking from the other side of the wall. Story by Ambrose Bierce.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas
A young girl wakes up on Christmas Eve to find that her parents have not made their expected return on a flight across the Atlantic. Starring Greer Garson, Mary Lansing, Irene Tedrow, and Harry Bartell.
'Twas the Night Before Christmas features newly edited and mastered audio that originally aired as part of Suspense on December 24, 1951.
"The Case of M. Valdemar" by Edgar Allan Poe
A mesmerist attempts to hypnotize a man at the exact moment of death. Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, The Case of M. Valdemar was written by Edgar Allan Poe.
Wrong Number
After accidentally overhearing a murder plot, a shut-in woman becomes desperate for someone to believe her. Based on "Sorry, Wrong Number" by Lucille Fletcher, the tale features Emmy-winner Agnes Moorehead supported by Eleanor Audley, Joseph Kearns, and Jeff Chandler.
This new adaptation includes remastered audio that originally aired as part of the "Suspense" radio program.
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Black Friday (By the Fire)
No one will ever forget that fateful Black Friday in Haddington. The staff thought they were prepared for the worst...but they had no idea.
Told by Daria Koon, and written by Bryan Renaud.
Robot Mom
When a father brings home an AI assistant to help care for his family, his son and daughter quickly realize that M.O.M. is much stronger than they could have guessed.
Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, with Daria Koon & Bryan Renaud.
12 Hours of Scary Stories
This mega compilation is the perfect background for your long drive, study session, or to close your eyes and drift to another world. Featuring dozens of stories including classics, premieres, new adaptations, urban legends, and more - prepared to be spooked!
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The Monkey's Paw
A stranger's visit on a dark, stormy night reveals the tale of a mummified monkey paw rumored to have magical powers. Its owner receives three wishes...at a cost.
Story by W.W. Jacobs. Told by Travis Baldree.
Camp Blood
After going on a rampage years ago, the evil Den Mother disappeared into the woods surrounding Camp Blood. But some say she is still watching, waiting for more children to punish. Told by Daria Koon.
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The Hook (By the Fire)
Bryan Renaud reads one of our most popular stories, "The Hook," next to a crackling fire.
When a murderer escapes from the local institution, a young pair of lovers find themselves pulled from a romantic evening into a terrifying nightmare.
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The House of Usher (By the Fire)
In this spooky special, Sam Hess reads The House of Usher, based on the story by Edgar Allan Poe.
The Ghost Hunt
A popular DJ uses an audio recorder to capture his experience in a supposedly haunted house. Featuring Ralph Edwards and Joseph Kearns, The Ghost Hunt is based on the story by H. Russell Wakefield and features newly adapted audio from an episode of Suspense which aired on June 23, 1949.
The Juniper Tree
An evil woman conspires to rid herself of an unwanted stepson while her husband is away. But The Juniper Tree sees all. Adapted and retold by Bryan Renaud.
La Llorona
A young woman believes she is being followed by La Llorona, the ghost of a weeping woman who drowned her children in a jealous rage upon discovering her husband's infidelity. Told by Daria Koon.
August Heat
An artist has an uncanny encounter when he stumbles on a mason carving his own gravestone...with today's date listed as the date of death. Told by Chiquito Joaquim Crasto, August Heat is based on the story by William Fryer Harvey.
Gretel and Hansel
After being abandoned in the woods, a young pair of siblings find themselves under the spell of an evil witch. Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, and featuring Daria Koon & Bryan Renaud.
The Yellow Wallpaper
A woman confined to a room with hideous yellow wallpaper begins to question her own reality. Told by Agnes Moorehead, featuring Joe DeSantis and Anne Hunter.
Audio from this story has been newly mastered and edited from an episode of "Suspense" released June 30, 1957. The story is based on Charlotte Perkins Gillman's The Yellow Wallpaper.
Spurs
A dwarf performer from a traveling circus falls in love with the beautiful star of the show. When he obtains an inheritance and proposes marriage, she accepts with the assumption that his life won't last much longer.
Tod Robbins' story was previously adapted for the 1932 film Freaks. Told by Terri Lynn Hudson.
2 Hours of Creepy Classics | Spooky Stories Compilation
Our latest compilation features The Pale Woman, Ask a Dead Man, The Boarded Window, Was it a Dream?, The Black Cat, The Haunted Inn, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Told by Shannon Leigh Webber, N.R. Collard, Terri Lynne Hudson, James K. White, Bob Morgan, and Mike Vendetti.
Stories adapted by Bryan Renaud from the works of Julius Long, Charles V. De Vet, Ambrose Bierce, Guy de Maupassant, Edgar Allan Poe, and W.W. Jacobs. youtube.com/@scarystoriespod @scarystoriespod
Podolo (By the Fire)
A live reading of one of our most popular releases. In this adaptation of L.P. Hartley's Podolo, a woman becomes obsessed with catching a feral cat while visiting a secluded island. Told by Daria Koon. check it out w/ music & a full cast:
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Out of Tune
A jogger becomes fascinated by a mysterious creature in the park. Written by Lydia Carr, Out of Tune is told by Terri Lynne Hudson.
You'll Remember...
A young woman begins to feel that something is wrong when a simple errand takes much longer than it should. Based on an urban legend, and told by Daria Koon w/ Bryan Renaud.
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Voyage of the Demeter
In the midst of a terrible storm, a derelict ship washes onto a beach with a corpse tied to its wheel. The notes in his pocket hold the key to what happened on the Voyage of the Demeter.
Based on Bram Stoker's Dracula. Featuring Chuck Clarke and Bryan Renaud.
Around the Fire: Daria Koon & Sam Hess
Sam Hess and Daria Koon sit around the fire for a chat about ghosts, lingering darkness, the paranormal, and more.
10 Hours of Scary Stories
A ten-hour compilation of our favorite SCARY STORIES. With Terri Lynne Hudson, Shannon Leigh Webber, Daria Koon, Hannah Mary Simpson, Aaron Holland, Ashlyn Seehafer, and Bryan Renaud.
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The Phantom Coach
After getting lost in a terrible blizzard, our narrator finds themselves on a progressively peculiar journey home. Told by Daria Koon, THE PHANTOM COACH is based on the story by Amelia Edwards, and features Bryan Renaud.
BAD MOMS: 5 Tales of Motherly Horror
Hit the motherlode with 5 Scary Stories about evil mothers, black magic, haunted houses, and a long wooden tail...
Featuring "Mommy's Here," "The New Mother," "The Boogeywoman," "Knock Knock," and "Mary's Story."
"Mommy's Here" features Shannon Leigh Webber.
"The New Mother" features Dana Macel, Joyce Klowden, Hannah Mary Simpson, and Ashlyn Seehafer.
"The Boogeywoman" features Shannon Leigh Webber, Sarafina Vecchio, Aaron Holland, and Shaina Summerville.
"Knock Knock" features Angie Campbell, Shannon Leigh Webber, and Aaron Holland.
"Mary's Story" features Dana Macel, Sarafina Vecchio, and Shaina Summerville.
The Mommy Thing
One night, when I was 6 years old, I awoke to find my mom watching me sleep. But something wasn't right...
THE MOMMY THING is a retelling of a classic urban legend told by Bryan Renaud.
The Snow Child
A Countess riding across the fresh snow with her husband is forced to listen to his greedy desires for a younger woman.
THE SNOW CHILD is adapted from the story by Angela Carter, told by Daria Koon and featuring Bryan Renaud.
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Podolo
While enjoying a picnic on the mysterious and secluded island of Podolo, a woman becomes obsessed with catching a feral cat. Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, with Shannon Leigh Webber and Bryan Renaud. Adapted from the story by L.P. Hartley.
A Haunted House
Terri Lynne Hudson tells A HAUNTED HOUSE by Virginia Woolf. Features Shannon Leigh Webber and Bryan Renaud.
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8 Urban Legends: True or Not? An Hour of Scary Stories
Light a candle, dim the lights, and cozy up for an hour of urban legends!
Features The Velvet Ribbon, The Man in the Window, The Girl Who Stood on the Grave, The Buddy System, The Red Spot, The Blackboard, Dancing with the Devil, and The Night Nurse
Told by Shannon Leigh Webber, Terri Lynne Hudson, Hannah Mary Simpson, and Bryan Renaud
with Ashlyn Seehafer and Daria Koon
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The Night Nurse
After giving birth in a mostly empty hospital, a young mother is continuously visited by a mysterious night nurse, eager to take her newborn to the nursery...
Told by Shannon Leigh Webber, and featuring Bryan Renaud, Daria Koon, and Terri Lynne Hudson. Original tale by Bryan Renaud.
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The Red Spot
A young woman obsessed with her appearance finds a small red spot on her cheek that grows larger each day. A retelling based on one of the most popular scary stories of all time, The Red Spot is told by Terri Lynne Hudson and written by Bryan Renaud.
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Keep Out
After 50 years of failure, a miracle drug holds the key to successfully colonizing Mars.
Told by Dan Gruzinski, and written by Fredric Brown.
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The Velvet Ribbon
When a man falls in love with a young woman who always wears a velvet ribbon around her neck, he is certain she'll remove it for him one day. As they spend time together, his obsession only grows. Based on one of the most famous urban legends of all time, and featuring Shannon Leigh Webber and Bryan Renaud!
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Classic Scary Stories | 1 Hour
Enjoy a compilation of adapted classics, including Lucy Clifford's "The New Mother", Lovecraft's "The Cats of Ulthar", "The Whitaker Estate" based on Charlotte Riddell's "A Strange Christmas Game", and "Mad Henry."
Featuring Dana Macel, Terri Lynne Hudson, Clark Pigeau, Joyce Klowden, Bryan Renaud, Ashlyn Seehafer, and Hannah Mary Simpson.
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A Strange Christmas Game
A poor artist inherits a family estate from a distant relative, along with a mystery: the unexplained disappearance of a previous owner on Christmas eve, forty years before...
Told by Terri Lynne Hudson and featuring Bryan Renaud. Based on the story by Charlotte Riddell. Music by Myuu.
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The Haunted Inn
A few nights before Christmas, the lobby of an inn is filled with men drinking and sharing stories. After most of the group retires, one man makes a bet that he can terrify the non-believers. Told by Terri Lynne Hudson, and based on the story The Ghost of Jerry Bundler by W. W. Jacobs.
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Transition
A man has a terrifying near-death experience while on his way to deliver gifts.
Chiquito Joaquim Crasto tells the classic Christmas tale by Algernon Blackwood, adapted by Bryan Renaud.
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