This Dark Ritual Story Has One Brutal Ending

From Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep by Dr. NoSleep Studios

April 24, 2026 · 36 min

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A man’s decades-long preparation for a dark ritual goes horribly wrong, unleashing a nightmare.

A man spends decades preparing a dark ritual to imprison an ancient forest god beneath his house and steal its power forever. But when one small mistake is made, the creature breaks free and unleashes a nightmare he can’t survive. ▶ Listen to over 80 exclusive bonus stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep ▶ Fuel your nightmares with NoSleep Coffee: https://nosleepcoffee.com/ — Use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. ▶ Credits: Author: Matt Doggett Narrator: Arif Hodzic Huge thanks to our sponsors for making this episode possible: 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. Some of the music featured in this video (by Kevin Macleod and Darren Curtis) is used under Creative Commons licenses. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This podcast 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…

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dark ritual
forest god
nightmare
horror
supernatural

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forest god
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nightmare
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