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Spooky Story Time
Turn off the lights... if you dare. From paranormal horror to haunting ghost stories and creepy true crime, Beth's Spooky Story Time is the scary podcast where your worst fears come alive. Perfect for adults looking for a terrifying wind-down, this is your new favourite horror fix. Host Beth reads original short tales of haunted houses, uncanny neighbors, and terrifyingly real moments, with immersive narration, subtle sound design, and twist endings that stick. Perfect for bedtime horror…
Episodes
Spooky Story TimeMy Mirror Image: A Haunted Inheritance
I move into my late aunt's isolated Sussex cottage and discovers a massive antique mirror in the guest room. At first, the reflection shows only subtle…
Spooky Story Time2.17am: The Man on the Driveway
A homeowner living on an isolated property discovers a tall figure standing at the end of their driveway - appearing at exactly 2:17 every single night…
Spooky Story TimeHis Last Watch: The Lighthouse Keeper's Journal
A Grandfather's death leads to the discovery of his keeper's log from Point Obsidian lighthouse. But what begins as routine weather reports slowly deteriorates…
Spooky Story TimeRemote User: The Smart Lock That Didn't Listen
A homeowner three hours away in a conference room receives a notification that their smart lock has been disengaged - but they're the only one with access…
Spooky Story TimeMr. Silas: The Neighbor Who Never Saw Daylight
A twelve-year-old growing up on picture-perfect Willow Lane becomes fixated on the mysterious neighbor who only emerges at dusk to stare at the sky. But it's…
Spooky Story TimeMy Parents' House: Chapter III - The Unbroken Glass
Three years after moving out, I return home to house-sit with my skeptical boyfriend. When the unmistakable sound of shattering glass sends us into panic mode…
Spooky Story TimeMy Parents' House: Chapter II - The Ouija Board
Despite my grandmother's warnings to stay away from ouija boards, me and my sister decide to experiment. But what begins as innocent curiosity and nervous…
Spooky Story TimeMy Parents House: Chapter I - The Friday Night Visitor
My parents moved us all to an old wartime bungalow, now a beautiful house with a huge garden. We were so happy. It was our new family home. But when my…
Spooky Story TimeA Three-Part Halloween Special, Beginning October 26th
A trilogy to die for. This Halloween. . Chapter I - 26th October Chapter II - 29th October Chapter III - 31st October . Patreon Followers gain exclusive early…
Spooky Story TimeMy Freshman Year: The Spirit in Northwood Hall
A student moves into Northwood Hall, the oldest dorm on campus, expecting the typical freshman experience. Instead, they encounter whispers at the edge of…
Spooky Story TimeThe Climb: A Haunting on the Hogsback
Three experienced climbers attempt the standard route up Mount Hood's South Side - a beginner's mountain that has claimed over 150 lives. When a fall leaves…
Spooky Story TimeA Miniature Haunting: The Dollhouse with Secrets
A determined eight-year-old finally persuades their parents to buy an elegant Victorian dollhouse from an antique shop. But the carefully arranged miniature…
Spooky Story TimeThe Necklace: A Curse from the Woods
A sixteen year old discovers an exquisite silver necklace buried beneath a maple tree in the woods behind their family home, but what begins as an exciting…
Spooky Story TimeThe Eyewall Witness: Something Watches from the Hurricane's Heart
A seasoned Lowcountry resident prepares to weather Hurricane Hecate like any other storm - until the air pressure drops unnaturally, shadows move on their own…
Spooky Story TimeThe Birth: A Newborn in Dark Company
A woman goes into premature labor alone in a remote Cascade mountain cabin, but a road closure strands her husband hours away. The physical agony of childbirth…
Spooky Story TimeFish Called Sparkle: Something in the Wall
A father's innocent decision to secretly replace his daughter's dead goldfish spirals into a nightmare when fish after fish dies inexplicably in the same tank…
Spooky Story TimeThe Thing That Wore My Brother's Face: A Shapeshifter in the Family
A weekend fishing trip to an isolated Arizona cabin becomes a nightmare when something begins stalking the brothers through the night. But the real horror…
Spooky Story TimeHide and Seek: My Journey Into The Hollow
A nine-year-old's summer visit to her Uncle's countryside home takes a terrifying turn when a simple game leads into The Hollow - a patch of forest where time…
Spooky Story TimeLily's House: The Ouija Board That Opened the Door
Two teenage best friends discover an antique Ouija board in a dusty attic and make contact with a lonely spirit named Lily, but what begins as innocent…
Spooky Story TimeThe Moor Lights: My Close Encounter at Dartmoor
Turn off the lights for tonight's otherworldly tale of mystery on the moors, when a landscape photographer's dawn shoot on Dartmoor becomes an encounter with…
Spooky Story TimeThe Man Under the Lamp: A Midnight Game Gone Wrong
A university student decides to try a seemingly harmless midnight dare on a quiet residential street - stand under a streetlamp, ask "what do you see in me?"…
Spooky Story TimeWhat's Left Behind: My Doctor Nightmare
A routine visit to my doctor became the beginning of a psychological nightmare that blurs the line between care and obsession. When professional attention…
Spooky Story TimeMy Long Walk Home: Trapped in the Street that Never Ends
What should be a routine ten-minute journey from pub to flat becomes a nightmarish loop through the same stretch of road, where familiar landmarks repeat…
Spooky Story TimeThe Pull of Deep Water: What Lurks Beneath the Quarry
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains references to drowning, which some listeners may find distressing. -------- Two cousins decide to swim in an abandoned…
Spooky Story TimeBack to School: The Students Who Never Left
DISCLAIMER: This episode contains references to suicide and abuse, which some listeners may find distressing. -------- Two seventeen-year-old friends break…
Spooky Story TimeThe China Dolls: Silent Watchers
A seven-year-old receives what should be a cherished gift - a beautiful porcelain doll. But when well-meaning relatives mistake terror for passion, the…
Spooky Story TimeWhispers in White: A Childhood Ghost Encounter
An eight-year-old discovers their old family home harbors a mysterious presence - a woman in white who haunts the hallways with floral perfume and midnight…
Spooky Story TimeWrong Turn: The Ghost Town That Still Haunts Me
I used to think I knew better than my satnav, until the time I took a wrong turn and drove into the most terrifying experience of my life. Maybe it was a ghost…
Spooky Story TimeWhat Grows in the Dark: The Horror in my Garden
Some gardens attract more than just butterflies. This is the story of a little cottage on Elmwood Lane, where my sanctuary became a stalking ground for…
Spooky Story TimeCabin 7: The Summer Camp from Hell
Some summer camps hold more than just memories—they hold secrets that should never be disturbed. This is my true story of Camp Wildwood, where Cabin 7 sat…
Spooky Story TimeClose Call with the Circle: My Escape from a Dangerous Cult
The thing about cults is they don't look like cults at first. They look like hope, community, and belonging. I didn't realize I was being recruited... until it…
Spooky Story TimeUnexplainable: Was I Abducted by Aliens
The thing about unexplained phenomena is they start small, like a radio tuned slightly off frequency. I didn't realize how much my life was changing... until I…
Spooky Story TimeLast Call at Harper's: True Paranormal Bar Story - Haunted Jukebox, Shadow Figures & Ghostly Mirror
Some dive bars hold more than just memories—they hold spirits that never left. This is the true story of Harper's, a downtown bar where the paranormal was part…
Spooky Story TimeThe New Girl: When Your Friend Steals Your Life
Sometimes the most terrifying predators aren't monsters—they're people who want to become you. This is my true story about Melissa, the new girl who joined our…
Spooky Story TimeThe House I Grew Up In: Whispers, Shadows, and the Figure in My Doorway
Some childhood homes hold more than just memories—they hold secrets that follow you long after you've moved away. This is my true story of growing up in a…
Spooky Story TimeThe Fall That Changed Everything: My Rock Climbing Near-Death Experience
I don't want any details of this story changed or names tweaked. It's my truth and it's the moment that changed my life. One second I was reaching for a…
Spooky Story TimeNight Shift at the City Morgue: Why I Quit My Job with the Dead
You want to know why I quit working at the city morgue? This story will mess with your head for weeks. I thought working the night shift at the morgue would be…
Spooky Story TimeA Bump in the Night: Stalked by Shadows in the Midnight Hour
The nightmares started three days ago. Now something is hunting in the storm-lashed streets, and it knows exactly where to find me. In this spine-chilling…
Spooky Story TimeTommy's Ghost Encounters: A Child's Paranormal Experience
What happens when your toddler starts describing people who aren't there? This spine-chilling true story follows my son Tommy, who began seeing terrifying…
Spooky Story TimeMy Real Stalker Horror Story: When Home Becomes a Prison of Fear
The thing about stalking is it creeps up on you slowly, like a shadow growing longer each day. I didn't realize what was happening to me... until it was almost…
Spooky Story TimeThe Haunted Miller House: What We Found in the Forbidden Attic
Sometimes places are off-limits for a reason. The old Miller house on the edge of town was one of those places—abandoned, decaying, and wrapped in decades of…
Spooky Story TimeHouse Fire Survival Horror: My True Story of Escaping Death by Flames
What's your worst fear? A house fire? Being burnt alive? What would you do if you were faced with that nightmare—would you freeze, or would you do whatever it…
Spooky Story TimeMy First Apartment Ghost: Sadie's Haunting Experience with an Unwanted Roommate
Moving into your first apartment is supposed to be exciting—a milestone of independence, freedom, and new beginnings. But what happens when you discover you're…
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TICKING: The Story About the Mysterious Pocket Watch
A mysterious old man left me with a pocket watch. He disappeared, but the watch kept ticking. Exactly why, or why me, I'll never know, but this is my story…
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THE SPACE BETWEEN: The Story About A Haunted Forest
Have you ever lost minutes, hours, or even days, and had no idea how it happened? You blink, and time seems to have disappeared? It happened to me once, too…
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SYCAMORE STREET: The Story About Our Haunted House
When we headed for Sycamore Street, we thought it was the start of new life. A fresh start. But the nightmare had only just begun... — Beth’s Spooky Story Time…
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GOODNIGHT, MR. LANGLEY: The Story About My Time as a Care Home Nurse
Care homes are creepy. Especially when they have an empty abandoned floor. So if you want to keep the scary stuff away, always say goodnight to Mr. Langley. —…
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THE FISHERMAN'S STRANGE CATCH: The Story About a Sea Monster
You spend enough time on the water, you start to think you’ve seen it all. But nothing - and I mean nothing - prepared me for this night. This was no loch…
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ST. AINSLEY'S: The Story About My Creepy Boarding School
St. Ainsley's is not your average boarding school. Things happen there. Things I can't explain. — Beth’s Spooky Story Time is best enjoyed alone with…
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CHEATING DEATH: The Story About the Time I Should Have Died
DISCLAIMER: this episode contains material which some listeners may find distressing. What does it feel like to die? Have you ever had a near death experience?…
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3.33: The Story About the Midnight Man
Have you heard of The Midnight Man? I have... — Beth’s Spooky Story Time is best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories have been suggested or submitted by…
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MY ROOMMATE TIM: The Story About My Brush With the Occult
Personal space is hard when you have housemates. There are rules; there's a code. Things were going well with my roommate Tim - at first he seemed like the…
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CELLS: The Story About My Encounter with a Serial Killer
Prison can be a scary place, even at the best of times. My experience was next level, and it's all because of one inmate. I'll never fully understand what…
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THE GIFT: The Story About My Family Blessing... and Curse
The women in my family have a gift. At least, I thought it was a gift, but then I spoke to them... — Beth’s Spooky Story Time is best enjoyed alone with…
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MAN BY THE ROAD: The Story About a Ghostly Roadside Dweller
I was always warned never to pick up a hitchhiker, and I never took that advice seriously, until the night I saw the man by the road. — Beth’s Spooky Story…
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THE FACE IN THE GLASS: The Story About a Cabin in the Woods
Have you ever been to a place that just felt... off? This story is about a cabin in the woods, and the one and only night I spent there with friends. If I knew…
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Beth's Spooky Story Time Trailer
From creepy ghost stories to true tales, these are the perfect scary bedtime stories for grown ups. Fall asleep to creepy tales narrated by Beth, with a new…