About this episode

This episode explores eight chilling real-life encounters, blending the supernatural with human danger.

In this episode, we explore eight chilling real-life encounters—from three friends overwhelmed by a shared, unexplainable presence on a dark street to a Disneyland ghost story that’s been whispered about for decades. A haunted apartment, eerie late-night sightings, and something violently knocking from the woods blur the line between paranoia and the paranormal. But some of the most terrifying moments aren’t supernatural at all—reminding us that sometimes, the real danger is human. Writing Credits: cheekonyourface (2), quiet-on-set (3), DGWoods-author (5), violettefemme23 (6), No-Zone6137 (7), and RichGeci (8) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Host: Michael Crutchfield

Topics covered

• scary stories
• paranormal
• true crime
• human danger
• mysteries
• hauntings

Keywords

• scary stories
• Disneyland ghost
• paranormal hauntings
• true crime
• eerie sightings

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: EP18 - 8 TRUE Scary Stories

Places: Disneyland

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