Weekly Spooky: Scary Horror Stories — Ghosts, Monsters & Urban Legends
Weekly Spooky is a horror stories podcast delivering new, narrated scary stories every week—original horror fiction, ghost stories, urban legends, folklore, creepypasta-style tales, and short audio dramas for adults. Hosted by filmmaker and storyteller Henrique Couto, each episode blends cinematic sound design, dark humor, chilling characters, and twist endings—capturing Halloween all year long.Expect haunted houses, cursed objects, monsters, witches, werewolves, vampires, cryptids, demons, and the uncanny—plus seasonal specials and campfire-style ghost tales. If you love anthology horror, you’ll get bite-size frights perfect for bedtime chills, night drives, or late-night binges.New episodes weekly. Not for kids—mat...
Episodes
Introducing: They're Not Shadows - Terrifying True Ghost Stories You’ve Never Heard
👻 Feed Drop: They’re Not Shadows – Real Ghost Stories, Campfire StyleThis week, we’re sharing a special episode from one of our favorite spooky storytelling shows: They’re Not Shadows.Every episode delivers a mix of real paranormal stories…
Manuscript Found in a Bottle by Edgar Allan Poe
Step aboard… if you dare.This is Manuscript Found in a Bottle, Edgar Allan Poe’s chilling nautical tale of shipwreck, spectral vessels, and the slow descent into madness at sea.First published in 1833, this eerie story launched Poe’s litera…
Ep.344 – The Hellhowler - Demon Dogs, Dark Secrets, and a Deadly Summoning
A chilling case file unfolds when paranormal investigator James Becker is hired to help a frightened woman in the wealthy Heaven’s Hills development. But what begins as whispers of howls in the night quickly spirals into blood, betrayal, an…
Terrifying & True | Severed Feet on the Shore: The Bizarre Mystery Haunting British Columbia
Over 20 severed human feet have mysteriously washed ashore along the coastlines of British Columbia and Washington since 2007—each one inside a sneaker. With no matching bodies, and no clear foul play, the phenomenon captured global attenti…
Unknown Broadcast | Walking Corpses, Midnight Murders, and Other Chilling Horror Stories
My dear, there are nights when the air feels heavier… when the darkness clings to you like damp earth. On such nights, the dead may walk, killers may strike unseen, and strange lights may beckon you to your doom.This evening, we have five s…
Do You Even Movie? | BLADE (1998) Wesley Snipes’ Daywalker, Blood Rave & How It Revived Superhero Movies
🗡️ “There are worse things out tonight than vampires.”We’re rolling through August’s infamous “Dumping Ground” Month with a cult-defining banger you can truly sink your teeth into. This week, Henrique and David hit Los Angeles for a late-9…
Ep.343 – Things Come in Threes - Backwoods Monster Chase
Three look-alike cousins. One runaway pup. And the Backwoods of Strickfield after dark… what could go wrong? When Daisy May’s dog bolts into the trees, Mouse (Maddy), Eileen, and Daisy May give chase—and stumble into something hungry lurkin…
Terrifying & True | Typhoid Mary: The Deadly True Story of New York’s Invisible Killer
She looked healthy. She cooked for the wealthy. But wherever Mary Mallon went, death followed.This is the chilling, true story of Typhoid Mary — the first identified “healthy carrier” in U.S. history — whose trail of invisible contagion swe…
Unknown Broadcast | Buried Secrets and Midnight Killers: Three Stories to Die For
My dear, the dead may rest easy—but the living rarely do.Tonight, we unearth three chilling tales where suspicion creeps like a fog, justice arrives cloaked in night, and innocence proves no protection at all. Each story drips with dread, p…
The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar by Edgar Allan Poe
Prepare to be disturbed…In this chilling reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s The Facts in the Case of M. Valdemar, we dive into one of Poe’s most gruesome and scientifically provocative stories. What happens when a man is mesmerized at the moment …
Ep.342 – Fortune Falls - Ax Murder in the Oregon Wilderness
Summer of ’76. Two best friends. One secluded campsite. And an ax-wielding killer lurking in the woods…This week on Weekly Spooky, we bring you a brutal, blood-soaked tale of survival and terror in the wilds of Oregon. When Janine and Rose …
Terrifying & True | Murder by Potatoes – The Unsolved Killing of Donna Doll and Illinois’ Strangest Cold Case
In 1970, 21-year-old Donna Doll vanished from the Northern Illinois University campus. Nine days later, her body was found in a cornfield—with no signs of trauma, no shoes, and nearly six pounds of boiled potatoes in her stomach. Was it a c…
Unknown Broadcast | Four Tales of Murder, Mystery, and the Macabre
My dear, not all love stories end in tragedy—Some begin with it.In this collection of four chilling tales, we wander through the dim corridors of human darkness: where affection turns fatal, relics thirst for blood, and even the most precis…
Full Moon Fears: Terrifying Tales of Werewolves and Shape-Shifters
Beware the full moon… it’s not just folklore — it’s feed lore.This Weekly Spooky compilation brings together five ferocious tales of werewolves, shape-shifters, and murderous little monsters that transform the ordinary into pure nightmare f…
Ep.341 – Deadly Second Chances Part 5 – Vampire Cheerleader vs. the End of the Multiverse
The explosive finale to the Weekly Spooky summer horror saga!Bella Taibon — vampire, cheerleader, and descendant of the powerful Taibon bloodline — is offered a second chance to undo her greatest regret. But accepting the Hellweaver’s compa…
Bella Taibon: Vampire Outlaw, Witch Killer, Soul Saver
Before the explosive finale of Deadly Second Chances, we take a deep dive into the dark, action-packed saga of Bella Taibon—Strickfield’s most fearsome vampire warrior.In this epic primer episode, we present four interconnected stories by R…
Monthly Spooky | Spontaneous Combustion, Haunted Funeral Homes, and Killer Squirrels
In the July edition of Monthly Spooky, Henrique and Michelle serve up a hot mix of the bizarre and the hilarious. From terrifying real-world mysteries to strange animal behavior, this episode is bursting with the eerie, the absurd, and the …
Unknown Broadcast | Darkness Awaits: 6 Terrifying Tales of Fate, Fear, and the Supernatural
Ah, my dear, you’ve returned.Good.Because tonight’s stories aren’t here to scare you quickly.They’re here to settle in, like a fog… slow, strange, and suffocating.We’ve collected six tales for the truly brave—each a descent into the unknown…
Slashback: Prom Night of the Dead - Blood, Blackmail, and a Vengeful Ghost Queen
Welcome to Weekly Spooky, where horror comes home—this time with a tiara, a body count, and a dance you’ll never forget.🎓 Prom Night of the Dead is an epic four-part horror saga set in the sinister town of Strickfield. It all begins at pro…
Ep.340 – Deadly Second Chances Part 4 – The Prom Queen, the Pact, and the Price of Blood
Deadly Second Chances – Part 4: Loralee HardyShe was broken, abused… and became a monster.Now, Loralee Hardy — the infamous Prom Queen Killer — is offered a second chance by the goddess Hellweaver: a chance to save her family, protect her l…
The Bloody Rise of Loralee Hardy: Prom Queen, Killer, Legend
With Deadly Second Chances Episode 4 dropping tomorrow, it’s time to meet one of the most tragic—and terrifying—figures in the Strickfield universe: Loralee Hardy, the girl who was broken… and came back swinging.In this special presentation…
Terrifying & True | Mandela Effect Explained – False Memories, Mass Confusion, and the Mystery of Alternate Realities
You clearly remember “Berenstein Bears,” a movie called Shazaam, and Darth Vader saying, “Luke, I am your father.” But none of those are real—at least, not in this universe. In this mind-bending episode, we explore the Mandela Effect: the b…
Unknown Broadcast | 4 Gripping Horror Stories of Traps, Twists, and Murder
Welcome back, my dear.Tonight, I offer you a little test of confinement.A locked door. A desperate plan.And the unsettling truth that sometimes… you’re exactly where someone wants you to be.These four stories explore what it means to be cor…
Portals: A Summer of Terror Across Time and Space
We’re reopening the gateway…Last Summer's mini-series Portals by Rob Fields is back for a special encore presentation. This terrifying sci-fi horror novella unfolds across multiple dimensions, strange timelines, and pulse-pounding realities…
Ep.339 – Deadly Second Chances Part 3 – Love, Lies, and Organ Theft
From womanizer to walking organ donor… Calvin Mirren’s downfall was legendary in Strickfield.Now, thanks to Hellweaver’s Second Chance Compact, he’s back in time — before the night three women drugged him and sold his kidneys on the black m…
Calvin Mirren and Hellweaver: Sin, Seduction, and the End of the Multiverse
Before Deadly Second Chances continues, revisit the origins of two of Strickfield’s most dangerous figures: Calvin Mirren, the privileged predator brought low, and Hellweaver, the cosmic goddess of chaos. This special triple-feature brings …
Terrifying & True | The Legend of the Changeling – Dark Folklore, Superstition, and Real-Life Horror
From eerie cradle-switching fairies to the tragic murder of Bridget Cleary, changeling legends have haunted folklore for centuries. In this episode, we explore the chilling mythology behind these tales—and the real-world horrors that occurr…
Unknown Broadcast | Tales of the Macabre: 4 Horror Stories of Madness, Mystery, and Poe
Ah, my dear, tonight we stray from logic.From science. From certainty.These stories come from the edge—where the human mind tries to make sense of shadows… and fails.I’ve brought you four tales for those who’ve ever doubted what they saw—or…
Do You Even Movie? I Still Know What You Did Last Summer (1998)
🌴 “This island didn’t have a murder rate until you people showed up!”Life’s A Beach Month continues in full slasher style! This week, Henrique & David are heading to the Bahamas for another blood-soaked vacation—this time revisiting one of…
Ep.338 – Deadly Second Chances Part 2 - Revenge, Romance, and Resurrection
An all-new chapter in the Weekly Spooky horror event of the summer!Jensen Mirren was wealthy, wild, and dangerous — a gothic femme fatale from Strickfield’s notorious Mirren family. But when obsession over a college love triangle pushed her…
The Making of Jensen Mirren: Obsession, Blood, and the Devil You Love
Before Deadly Second Chances continues, we return to two twisted tales that introduce Jensen Mirren—not as a villain, but as someone whose obsession, jealousy, and desire for control bring about monstrous consequences.💋 Story 1: People Can…
Terrifying & True | The Disappearance of Carrie Culberson – Ohio’s Infamous No-Body Murder Case
In 1996, 22-year-old Carrie Culberson vanished from Blanchester, Ohio, after a violent encounter with her abusive ex-boyfriend. No body was ever found, yet a jury convicted him of her murder. In our 100th episode of Terrifying and True, we …
Summer Horror: 4 Chilling Stories of Disappearances, Doom, and the Deep
Ah, my dear, the summer sun does strange things.It thins the veil. Warms the bones. Wakes the dead.And tonight, I’ve gathered four tales of summer’s shadow—where heat meets horror, and long days lead to longer nights.🔹 The Summer PeopleMik…
7 Scary Stories to Ruin Your Fourth of July
Fireworks and sunshine won’t save you now…This summer, Weekly Spooky returns with its Summer Scares 2025 anthology—seven terrifying tales from fan-favorite authors that will leave you sweating, screaming, and second-guessing every sound aft…
Ep.337 – Deadly Second Chances Part 1 – The Return of AIDS Mary
Deadly Second Chances – Part One: AIDS MaryAn all-new 5-part Weekly Spooky horror saga begins!AIDS Mary — one of Strickfield’s most feared and tragic figures — is offered a terrifying opportunity: go back to the day her life was destroyed a…
The Rise of AIDS Mary: Two Stories of Vengeance and Blood!
Before she rises again in Deadly Second Chances, revisit the full horror of Strickfield’s most feared legend—AIDS Mary. In this special double-feature catch-up episode, we present the original two stories that introduced her deadly path.💀 …
Monthly Spooky | Death Cap Murders, Haunted Plague Island, and the Real Jaws Attacks
This month on Monthly Spooky, Henrique and Michelle unravel some of the most chilling real-life horrors, folklore, and bizarre news stories from around the world.🍄 Death Cap Murder Trial — A woman in Australia stands accused of poisoning h…
Unknown Broadcast | Fear in the Dark: 4 Horror Stories About Shadows, Silence, and Survival
Hello again, my dear.Tonight, I ask you to do something very simple:Turn out the lights.Now listen closely… because in this episode, we descend into the places light forgets—where silence has a voice, and fear finds you by feel alone.These …
Do You Even Movie? | JAWS: The Revenge (1987) Summer Horror Gone Wild!
🦈 “This time… It’s personal!”We’re kicking off Life’s A Beach Month—our annual dive into the most outrageous, overlooked, and sun-soaked summer flicks out there! And what better way to start than with one of the wildest sequels of all time…
Ep.336 – I Worked in a Museum of Oddities Until the Oddest Thing Happened to Me
She just wanted internship experience… but what she got was a front-row seat to a living nightmare.In this chilling horror story from Michael Kelso, a young woman takes a summer job at a failing museum of cryptids and oddities in a forgotte…