
Scary Stories Told in the Dark is a horror fiction podcast, spun off from Chilling Tales for Dark Nights and its popular YouTube channel of the same name. The show stars voice actor Malcolm Blackwood as both host and narrator, and features the hand-picked work of hundreds of talented authors. Sleep well, listeners… if you can.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 457 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DramaFictionScience Fiction | |||

This week, Scary Stories Told in the Dark presents an unforgettable tale of obsession, grief, and the lingering footprints left behind by monsters who hide behind friendly smiles and impeccable reputations. In it, we meet a father, whose decades-long... more
Death is supposed to be the end. At least... that's what we've always believed. But deep in the forgotten corners of America, hidden beyond the maps and untouched by time, there are places where decay is worshipped, where the dead are welcomed home, ... more
There are places we instinctively know not to go. The woods beyond the old fence. The forgotten chamber sealed beneath centuries of dust. The distant glow that beckons from the darkness, promising wonder while concealing something far older—and infin... more
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I love creepy pasta and it’s so good
Omg I absolutely love this it makes my hard days into scary fun days it’s really good I love all of it beautiful voices btw
PS: I think u will have nightmares tonight if u listen to dis muahahahahhahahah jk I don’t think u will or will u muahahahhahahah that’s for meh to know and u to find out muahahahahahha
I love scary stories and I have looked for really good horror stories I am 13 BTW I love the horror stories!!!
PS. Have a good night if you can sleep after this 😈 if you can HaHaHaHa Jk or am I HaHaHaHa
Podcast honestly sucks without Otis Jiry
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A long-running horror anthology series delivers atmospheric, voice-driven audio dramas written by a wide range of authors. Each episode weaves a suspenseful, often unsettling tale with a steady host-narrator guiding listeners through creeping dread, macabre twists, and occasional meta moments that acknowledge advertising and production credits. Recent seasons feature a prominent shift in narration style, with audience reactions ranging from nostalgia for the original voice to openness to new storytelling without it, while sponsor integrations remain a visible rhythm within the episodes. Overall, it's a high-production, audio-centric horror experience that rewards patient listening and attention to mood, craft, and twist endings. For potenti... more
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These podcasts share a similar audience with Scary Stories Told in the Dark:
1. Chilling Tales for Dark Nights — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
2. Horror Hill — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Series Podcast
3. Drew Blood's Dark Tales — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast
4. Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep
5. Scare You To Sleep
Scary Stories Told in the Dark launched 9 years ago and published 457 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Scary Stories Told in the Dark include:
1. Mack Ralston
2. James Kelly
3. Levi Salvos
4. Arthur Mack Ralston
5. Malcolm Blackwood
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