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Scare You To Sleep

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Ghost Stories
Murder
Supernatural
Halloween
Horror
Death
Ghosts
Reddit
Mental Health
Trauma
True Horror Stories
Haunted Houses
Horror Stories
Christmas
Supernatural Experiences
Sleep Paralysis
Paranormal Experiences
Isolation
Santa Claus
Relationships

Curl up and relax as I read you a spooky bed time story! Join me in enjoying the soothing, although somewhat unnerving, sounds of all that goes bump in the night.From ghosts in the bayou to serial killers in the 90s, we've got everything you need to be scared to sleep! Get bonus content on Patreon

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Don't drive at night. Don't pull over. And if you've been marked...it's too late.

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Recent Guests

Daniel Dellechiaie
Author of the story and contributor to Dug Up Magazine
Dug Up Magazine
Episode: 435. Deicide begets Hell
Mae A. Blaire
Author of the story read on this episode
Author, Mae A. Blaire
Episode: 430. Unsightly Monster
Constance Iang
Author of Becoming
Author, Constance Iang
Episode: 430. Unsightly Monster
Jon Saks
Author, returns as the guest author for this week's story
Sadistic podcast
Episode: 429. Harold Hughes
Tiffany Haney
Author of the week’s story, known for her previous work, Pride in Tradition.
Episode: 363. The Eye
James Boden
Author of the story 'Into the Black' featured in this episode.
Author of 'Whispers in the Dark, 12 Chilling Tales'
Episode: 334. Into the Black

Host

Shelby Novak
Host of Scare You To Sleep; reads and curates horror stories, including Dark Reddit segments, original tales, and guest entries. Known for a soothing, intimate delivery and careful sound design.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6k ratings
  • The voice actor is VERY talented and that made the story more interesting

    Love the stories she writes just wish that there was a way to single those out to listen to them first because they’re always my favorite and always done the best

    Audible
    5
    Anonymous
    United States19 days ago
  • Critters!

    Shelby!!! Girl, well done!! This is my new favorite scary story. I loved every minute.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jennferd
    United States24 days ago
  • Need another omnibus

    I love scare you to sleep, I’ve been listening for years, and I love the guided nightmares. My favorites are the omnibus collections. They are so good, but there hasn’t been one in a long time. I also couldn’t figure out how to comment anything on here other than a review. So please please please give us a new omnibus. ❤️❤️❤️😴😴😴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ahahahaaaaahhh
    United Statesa month ago
  • Scare You to Sleep is my favorite podcast

    I listen to a lot of podcasts. Like…A LOT. I can use earbuds most of the time while I’m working, so I listen to at least 40 hours per week, sometimes more. Lately I’ve realized that Scare You to Sleep is my favorite one. It’s always my first choice when a new episode pops up. I love Shelby‘s voice and the content she writes and chooses are top notch. I particularly enjoyed the heartbreaking subtlety of this week‘s ep, Sensory Deprivation. I really do wish I could listen to these stories as I fal... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeks
    United Statesa month ago
  • MORE!!!

    Need more of the guided meditation we all love em those are so good u could have a whole podcast with those only and would be a total hit no one else has any thing close to that online

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    THE NICK BURR
    United States2 months ago

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Community engagement and Patreon perks are valued by fans and contribute to loyalty.
Listeners praise the host's soothing, compelling narration and carefully chosen stories.
Production quality and sound design are repeatedly highlighted as top-tier.
Ads are occasionally noted to disrupt the listening vibe, especially when mid-rolls interrupt the flow.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Spotify
#40
United States/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#40
United States/Fiction
Spotify
#43
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#58
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#73
United Kingdom/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#42
Australia/Fiction

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

BONUS: Part 2! Even More Questions Comments and Confessions
Q: What is it like having so many strangers feel connected to you?
The host reflects on the comfort and responsibility of parasocial relationships, acknowledging mixed feelings and the mutual sense of connection with listeners.
BONUS: Part 2! Even More Questions Comments and Confessions
Q: Describe your perfect date.
A date involving a beloved activity like browsing a used bookstore together, followed by coffee and potentially a movie, highlighting the host's love of literature and intimate, low-key experiences.
BONUS: Part 2! Even More Questions Comments and Confessions
Q: If you could only watch one horror movie for the rest of your life, what would it be?
Pan's Labyrinth is named as the go-to choice for its beauty and emotional depth, despite debates about its classification as horror.
BONUS: Part 2! Even More Questions Comments and Confessions
Q: If you were a serial killer, what would your style be?
The host declines to commit to a violent persona, citing personal limits and mortality concerns, and expresses that such speculation is not something they would entertain.
BONUS: Part 2! Even More Questions Comments and Confessions
Q: What kind of music are you into, and what was the last artist you went to see live?
The host describes eclectic tastes spanning 90s rap, musicals, and rock; recent live experience included Baby No Money, with a note about enjoying a variety of genres and phases.

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What is Scare You To Sleep about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A soothing but eerie storytelling show that blends original horror, Reddit-based tales, and true-paranormal anecdotes into a calming bedtime experience. The host curates atmospheric narratives, often weaving personal reflections, sound design, and occasional guest author spotlights, keeping a steady focus on mood, memory, and the uncanny. Notable strengths include a distinctive narration style, high production quality, and a strong community angle with audience submissions and creator promotions that keep listeners coming back for more chilling, sleep-friendly scares. The format tends to blend fiction, true stories, and pop-culture tie-ins, making it appealing to fans of atmospheric horror who want to be gently unsettled before sleep and wh... more

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1. Daniel Dellechiaie
2. Mae A. Blaire
3. Constance Iang
4. Jon Saks
5. Tiffany Haney
6. James Boden

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