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Unpleasant Dreams

Cassandra Harold with Jim Harold Media

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Classic horror tales told by Cassandra Harold. We feature stories from Poe, Lovecraft, Stevenson, Dickens, Bierce and more. Jim Harold Media LLC respects writers' intellectual property. All fictional stories on Unpleasant Dreams are in the U.S. public domain, published before 1928.
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The Scarecast

Michael Crutchfield

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A nighttime story with a happy ending is what we were used to as kids, but as we grow older, we realize the world is not such a happy place after all. MaddMike, a popular horror story narrator that originated on YouTube, started a podcast, The Scarecast, to tackle the real horrific experiences of people all across the world. From crazy encounters meeting people on Craigslist, creepy pizza deliveries in the middle of nowhere, to individuals encountering evil spirits that follow them wherever ...
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NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly short story podcast featuring masterful performances of dark tales, both old and new, by voice artist Kristin Holland. If you enjoy playful, chilling, compelling narrations of horror stories, this is the podcast for you. https://www.nocturnaltransmissions.com.au You can support us (and access lots of exclusive content) by becoming a patron at Patreon.com: https://www.patreon.com/nocturnaltransmissions scary stories, dark tales, haunting poetry, classi ...
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Spooky Coop

Michelle and Paul

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Spooky Coop : An Unusual and Light Hearted Paranormal Show. Enter the Spooky Coop for stories of the strange, mysterious, and paranormal with a little humor. Love a good ghost story? So do we. Unique stories you’re not likely to find anywhere else! All things Paranormal. Ghosts, Cryptids, Unexpected True Crime, UFO’s and much more! Are you coming in? Or are you Chicken?
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Esoteric Oddities

Dreadful Collective Productions

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Every week on Esoteric Oddities, hosts Jonathan and Cerra dive into all things macabre and mysterious. Serial Killers, medical mysteries, ghostly encounters and much more await.
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Hairy Yarns

Tal Anderson and Kayla Cromer

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Hairy Yarns is a narrative serial horror podcast hosted by actors Tal Anderson and Kayla Cromer, and features original dramatic tales inspired by real-life creepy occurrences, legends, and myths.
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Paranormal Axetivities explores the world of the paranormal. Through personal experiences, guest interviews, and investigative reporting, we look to not only make the existence of paranormal spirits common knowledge, but to also figure out how and why they're here. Hosted by Ben Axe.
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Tunnels

Haunted Griffin Entertainment

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The Tunnels is a serialized docudrama about the mysterious tunnels that can be found underneath a small town in Georgia. What are they? What is their history? What are those mysterious sounds heard within them? Find out what's just below the surface of the town, because if you look underneath, there is so much more.
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Fear Frequency

Kristin Verbitsky

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This is Dr. X. H. Balthazar. I’m broadcasting in the hopes of reaching an audience with interest in my field of study. Through my years of research, I’ve scoured the globe in search of the unordinary and uncanny. This work has granted me knowledge of other dimensions that intertwine with ours -- leaving behind anomalies in our world. Some of you may call what I find myths, folklore, or even urban legends, but I can assure you they are nothing of the sort. Not convinced? Well, let’s see what ...
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The Insomniak Horror Podcast

The Insomniak Podcast

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The Insomniak Podcast is here to fuel your nightmares, with the best narrations of the Most Scary True Stories You Will Find out there. Stories include personal first person from past and present including Park ranger, Night Shift, Deep Forest Middle Of Nowhere and many more. Get Lost In The World Of Horror As Your Nightmares start here ;)
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The Recalling is a patchwork of untrustworthy memories. The story of my life is not linear. Instead, it comes to me in a series of horrific flashes and cherished moments and if I'm to tell my story honestly, I will have to share both. The stories feature creatures that may be recognizable but most you've never seen or heard of. The tales unravel in places that may seem familiar and locations that can be found on no map and suffer no names. Some memories will be disturbing, others may be wond ...
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Due to Cassandra Harold not being spared from the nasty cold in the household, we are re-airing the short horror story "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce. A man finds himself haunted by an unseen, malevolent force. Will he overcome it, will it drive him mad, or worse? "The Damned Thing" by Ambrose Bierce was originally published 1893 and is in th…
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The quiet routines of graveyard-shift cab driving are interrupted by something—or someone—unexplainable. What starts as a shared joke over the radio becomes a haunting mystery, echoing through empty streets and unfinished conversations. Our new podcast is at ParanormalClub.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4…
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After a brief hiatus, The Scarecast returns with a chilling new episode, Season 9 Episode 2, packed with true stories that will keep you up at night. Mike is back from the chaos of busy season in public accounting and ready to deliver a fresh batch of spine-tingling tales for all the loyal listeners who stuck around during the break. This episode f…
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This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold concludes her narration of the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions. We thank our listener again for the wonderful suggestion of this story. If you have a short story (that's in the public domain) that you would like Cassandra to perform, please let us know by contacting Jim Harold HERE. P…
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After a haunting figure appears in old family photos, a man begins unraveling the stillness of his family's past. As he returns to his grandmother’s now-empty house, the memories, silences, and something else—something hidden—begin to surface. What he finds goes beyond superstition… and may have been with them all along. You can get these ad-free t…
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This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold continues narrating the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions. In her introduction this week, Cassandra gives us a mini lesson on "Free Indirect Discourse" and how it is used in this story. Stay tuned next week for the conclusion of the story and please tell your friends about the show! The…
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An old family photograph holds more questions than answers. What starts as a childhood curiosity about a picture of a foggy cabin turns into a haunting journey across time and memory. As the narrator gets closer to the truth, they must confront the fear of what they might find — and what some family secrets are truly meant to hide. You can get thes…
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This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold begins narrating the novella The Beckoning Fair One by Oliver Onions. First published in 1911, The Beckoning Fair One is a classic psychological horror novella about a writer, Paul Oleron, who moves into an old, abandoned house to work on his novel. This week Cassandra shares with us the first four c…
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We’re very excited to be sharing another story from Jez Conolly. Join us on the shore of a dark loch in Scotland, where we may just encounter a monster …or two. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: SPECIAL COLLECTIONS by Jez Conolly ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories…
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First story: "If Dogs Could Talk," where a kid experiences his worst nightmare as his own best friend appears to turn against him during a blackout. Second, "The Witch From the Blue House" which is about a schoolyard tale of a woman who makes children disappear. Lastly, an eerie wifi connection is discovered late at night that uncovers dark secrets…
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On this episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra entertains us with the short story The Shadows on the Wall by Mary E. Wilkens Freeman, published in 1903 and in the public domain. The Shadows on the Wall is a chilling tale of grief, guilt, and supernatural vengeance. After the sudden death of Henry Glynn, his sisters and surviving brother gather in …
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A man retells his last days on earth and the many mistakes he's made. Mistakes, that materialized into odd shapes that remind him of what his life was about: power, guilt, and evil. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Find out more about Scary Story Podcast on ScaryStoryPodcast.com …
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To celebrate our 200th EPISODE we're sharing TWO Ian Sputnik tales over two weeks. Here's the second - a short but not so sweet bite of lycanthropic flash fiction. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: Ian Sputnik's 'FULL MOON' ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring inspired performances of short horror stories, both…
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In this chilling episode of Spooky Coop, Paul and Michelle uncover the horrifying crimes of Karl Denke, a seemingly harmless elderly man from Münsterberg who was secretly one of history’s most disturbing serial killers. Denke preyed on society’s most vulnerable, luring them into his home under the guise of offering food and shelter—only to brutally…
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After a late shift at a small-town burger joint, a group of friends decides to make a stop at a nearby fast-food place. What starts as a regular night quickly spirals into something far more unsettling—something lurking just beyond the glow of the menu boards, waiting for its next victim. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 …
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It’s our 200th EPISODE!!! and what better way to celebrate the occasion than to share a story (or two) from our dear fiend Mr IAN SPUTNIK. THANK YOU all for your support over the last 200 episodes. Here's to the next 200. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present: 'JUST DO IT' by, the Diamond Geezer himself, IAN SPUTNIK ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIO…
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Cassandra Harold is back on Unpleasant Dreams this week narrating the short story "The Dead Valley" by Ralph Adams Cram. Cram's reputation as a writer stems solely from six stories published in Black Spirits and White: A Book of Ghost Stories. "The Dead Valley" is his most well-known and frequently reprinted tale, which H.P. Lovecraft later praised…
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A Voice in the Woods: A scary story about a group of friends go on a snowboarding trip, alone in a wooded area. Jason stays behind, and encounters a creature he had only imagined through the many books he had read. What did he see that night? The Dollmaker: A story about a man who lives deep in the town of Frinton, where tales of a tragedy still li…
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This week on Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold is on vocal rest—doctor’s orders—so we’re revisiting her first Unpleasant Dreams reading from 2023: The Monkey’s Paw by W.W. Jacobs. This chilling tale is one of Jim Harold’s favorite short stories, and its haunting moral remains timeless—be careful what you wish for. Originally published in Harper’s…
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In this chilling episode of Spooky Coop, Paul and Michelle take you on a dark ride down America’s highways — exploring both the terrifying and the paranormal. 🚚 Part 1: Long-Haul Terrors We kick off with the real-life horrors of serial killers who used the open road as their hunting ground: • Keith Hunter Jesperson — Known as the Happy Face Killer,…
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A group of friends travel to a remote cabin to film content, planning to stage a spooky experience for their audience. But when their cameras capture something they didn’t plan for, they realize some things aren’t meant to be recorded. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Find out mo…
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In this chilling episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra brings to life Thurnley Abbey, a masterful ghost story by Perceval Landon. First published in 1908 and in the public domain, this unsettling tale follows a skeptical traveler who dismisses superstitions—until he finds himself spending the night in a cursed abbey with a horrifying secret. Than…
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šŸŽ™ļø What You’ll Hear in This Episode: The Crimes of Cleo Joel Green III: His early life and criminal escalation The chilling details of his most heinous acts The bizarre events that finally brought him down The Language of Sasquatch: An introduction to the Sierra Sounds — Bigfoot vocalizations recorded in the 1970s Linguistic analysis by Scott Nelso…
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šŸ”¦ Find out in this chilling, slow-burn horror story that will make you think twice about unlocking a phone that isn’t yours. Cleaning out your locker at the end of the school year should be routine—toss some old papers, find a missing hoodie, maybe uncover a few forgotten snacks. But when Thomas finds an old phone buried at the bottom of his locker…
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In this spine-chilling episode of Unpleasant Dreams, Cassandra Harold takes on the eerie tale Caterpillars by E.F. Benson, first published in 1912 and is in the public domain. A short story that twists the innocence of nature into something far more sinister. For Cassandra, this episode is a particularly unsettling one, as she has a deep fear of bu…
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Two people meet and feel an instant, unexplainable connection—like they’ve lived this moment before. But as they grow closer, the lines between memory and premonition begin to blur. They both dream of things they can’t explain, things that start to come true. You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Can…
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Tyler Trodden bites off more than he can chew when he chooses to cross local gangster Billy 'The Biz' Sands. He can put things right though, all he needs to do is find Billy a caravan. Nocturnal Transmissions is proud to present, our first story of 2025: 'THE CARAVAN' by Mark Humphries ———— NOCTURNAL TRANSMISSIONS is a fortnightly podcast featuring…
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