I Thought We'd Be Safe Under the Stairs... I Was Wrong

About this episode

This episode features a horror story based on actual events with intense themes and explicit content.

Listen ad-free + 90 exclusive bonus stories + early access to multi-part Dr. NoSleep stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This story is based on actual events. Names, characters, and certain details have been changed or fictionalized for storytelling purposes. Some scenes may be dramatized and should not be considered a literal retelling of the original case. This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Dr. NoSleep Studios

Guest: Matt Doggett

Topics covered

• horror
• fiction
• scary stories
• adult themes
• actual events

Keywords

• horror stories
• scary stories
• adult themes
• explicit content
• fiction

Sponsors

BetterHelp, Quince, Shopify

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