Tom’s Short Scary Stories
By Tom
In this podcast, I write scary stories and read them, talk about great scary books, and have a scary story of the week that I will encourage you to read. Season 3 coming this fall! Send me a voice message or a review here: anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Tom’s Short Scary StoriesJul 21, 2023
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Ep. 16 - BONUS: HORROR MOVIE REVIEW
I’m gonna do a new thing where I review horror movies on a 3 category scale. I hope you enjoy!
Jul 21, 202308:55
Ep. 15 - THE BUNNY MAN
In this episode, I wrote an extra-long story about the Bunny Man, Based on true events. After the main story, you can hear my author’s note, which has the true story. If you want the link I talked about in the episode with the more detailed story, here it is: https://research.fairfaxcounty.gov/local-history/bunnyman#:~:text=Forbes%20claims%20that%20in%201904,eventually%20became%20the%20bunny%20man
Apr 26, 202315:07
Ep. 14 - KRAMPUS
Clark is in sheer terror, his heart pounding with stomps getting closer and closer to him. He curls up into a ball hoping this hideous creature would leave him be. but we all know that won't happen. Scary Story/Book of the month is "The Shining" Send me a voice message or a review here: https://anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Dec 25, 202205:53
Ep. 13 - THE PAINTING/THE MUMMY
In my first ever two stories in one episode, I tell a story about a particularly violent painting. But why is it there? And what is the secret behind it? In my next story titled, “The Mummy,” it is one of my darkest stories yet about a guy named Richard Cardigan, who is an archeologist in Egypt, going to explore a pyramid. But he gets trapped with a bunch of other archeologists. Will they escape, or will they all perish? The Scary Story Book of the Week is: “Cycle of the Werewolf” by Stephen King. Send me a voice message or a review here: anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Nov 01, 202208:28
Season 3 Trailer
Season 3 Coming out October 31st!
Aug 22, 202200:39
Ep. 12 - STRANGE DISAPPEARANCES
In this first of a short story series. It is about a boy named Oliver who, during an earthquake, strangely disappeared. His house had some strange occurrences happening there, so some guys went to check it out. What will happen? Listen to this episode to find out. The scary story/book of the week is The Puppet’s Payback by Mary Downing. Send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message.
Apr 04, 202206:05
BONUS - Scrapped Episodes
In this episode, I talk and read 3 scrapped episodes in this podcast. Send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message.
Jan 24, 202210:38
Ep. 10 - 11297
This scary story is about an old crate carrying a robot washes ashore and a boy named Owen finds it. Nothing ever good can come from a robot. Send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message.
Jan 17, 202211:09
BONUS - Podcast Updates!
People have been voice messaging me and asking about other podcasts. In this bonus episode, I talk about it and give answers. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Nov 26, 202103:03
Ep. 9 - BROKEN
In this story, Shawn is a normal boy who wants a phone, but beware, it may not be what a normal phone that Shawn finds. Be carful what you wish for. Todays scary story/book is Took. Send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message.
Nov 22, 202110:10
Season 2 Trailer
Season 2 coming out November 22!
Nov 08, 202100:53
I Will Return…
Details in episode… If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Sep 13, 202100:46
Ep. 8 - THE TWILIGHT ZONE - BONUS
You Unlock This Door With The Key Of Imagination.
Beyond it is another dimension.
A dimension of sound.
A dimension of sight.
A dimension of mind.
You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance,
Of things and ideas.
You’ve just crossed over into the twilight zone. In this episode, I talk about a great horror show, The Twilight Zone! If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Beyond it is another dimension.
A dimension of sound.
A dimension of sight.
A dimension of mind.
You’re moving into a land of both shadow and substance,
Of things and ideas.
You’ve just crossed over into the twilight zone. In this episode, I talk about a great horror show, The Twilight Zone! If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Sep 13, 202106:49
Ep. 7 - THE WALKER
In this week’s story, a man named Charles is driving at night. His car breaks down, and he stops to sleep. When he wakes up, he trudges through the snow, trying to find a gas station. But a mysterious man keeps appearing and disappearing. Charles gets scared. What will he do? The scary book/story of the week is Bunnicula. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Sep 06, 202105:51
BONUS - The Making Of THE DOLL ON THE STEPS
In this episode, you hear me talking to you while writing THE DOLL ON THE STEPS. Scary story/book of the week is also The Curse of The Dead Eyed Doll. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 23, 202144:47
SPECIAL - ANNOUNCEMENT
I give information for when I return from my short break. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 23, 202100:23
Ep. 6 - THE DOLL ON THE STEPS
In THE DOLL ON THE STEPS, Sophie has always wanted a doll. But when her parents get one for Sophie, it may be more than she bargained for. Scary story/book of the week is Harold from the famous book, Scary Stories to Tell in Dark 3. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 23, 202107:38
Ep. 5 THE THING PART 2
In THE THING PART 2, the thing never left the old cottage. A very wealthy man wants to build a mansion over the cottage. But he needs to check out the old cottage first. The man never returns. His 2 sons try to investigate. What will happen to them? Listen to find out. The scary story/book of the week is Alfred Hitchcock’s Ghostly Gallery. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 16, 202106:00
Ep. 4 - THE DUMMY
In THE DUMMY, Macico and Dennis find a Dummy the day before Halloween. When Macico gets the money to buy the dummy, he found out that he was sold! When Macico lays down on his bed, he finds the dummy staring at him on Macico’s chair. Macico does a lot of bad things after he gets the dummy. Why? Listen to this episode to find out. The scary story/book of the week is Bunnicula. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 09, 202110:03
Ep. 3 - TERROR AT THE HEMMING’S HOUSE
In the story TERROR AT HEMMING’S HOUSE, a young teenage babysitter named Emma arrives at a house late at night. She thought it was just a normal house. But when Mr. Hemming tells Emma not to go in a specific room, Emma doesn’t listen. Tune in to find out what happens to her. The scary story/book of the day is The Fear Zone. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Aug 02, 202106:32
Ep. 2 - THE THING PART ONE
In THE THING PART ONE, 2 guys, Bob and Carlos are fresh out of college and buy a deserted cottage. One night, sounds of someone walking loudly wake them up. They split up and search the cabin. Soon, Carlos finds Bob dead. What will happen? Listen to find out. Scary story of the week is The Last Kids On Earth. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Jul 26, 202106:03
Ep. 1 - THE MAN IN HIS ROCKING CHAIR
THE OLD MAN IN HIS ROCKING CHAIR is about an old man with no one living with him. He reads a book in his favorite rocking chair every day. Until noises frighten the old man. Listen to find out what happens to the old man. Scary book/story of the day: Coraline. If you like my podcast, please send me a voice message at anchor.fm/tom3165/message
Jul 19, 202105:51
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Jul 17, 202100:38