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True Scary Story

Scary Stories
Paranormal Activity
Ghosts
Paranormal Experiences
Paranormal Encounters
Sleep Paralysis
Supernatural
Supernatural Encounters
Haunting
Supernatural Experiences
Ouija Board
Ghost Stories
Death
Haunted Houses
Family
Hauntings
Paranormal
Childhood Trauma
Family Dynamics
San Antonio
Childhood Memories

True scary stories shared by those who experienced them. These are real-life horror stories about strange and unexplained paranormal encounters.

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Latest Episodes

A childhood memory from Phoenix, Arizona describes a night in a mirror-filled bedroom where a young girl wakes up to something emerging from a reflection. What she saw challenges how mirrors, sleep, and perception are understood. A disturbing persona... more

Tonight’s terrifying account begins with childhood night terrors and evolves into something much more disturbing. After years of seeing the same shadow figure, playing with Ouija boards, and experiencing terrifying dreams, one person began to questio... more

In this true scary story, James, a listener from San Antonio shares a terrifying multi-generational haunting that began in the early 1950s after his grandmother encountered a mysterious man wearing a top hat. Everywhere they lived, from newly built h... more

Tonight’s episode features two unsettling true paranormal stories from people who spent years hoping the activity in their lives would finally stop. Kaylee begins describing terrifying encounters beginning in early childhood: ghostly figures standing... more

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Edwin Covarrubias
Storyteller for the True Scary Story podcast
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Episode: The Man Who Crawls Along the Floor: What I Saw on the Night Shift
Jim Harold
Host of Jim Harold's Campfire, sharing true ghost stories from real people
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Episode: I Curse You: A Family's Paranormal Nightmare (ft. Jim Harold)

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Edwin Covarrubias
Host who frames and delivers personal paranormal stories; primary storyteller; consistently facilitates audience participation.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 5.9k ratings
  • Good scary stuff

    Good scary stories good stuff

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Miragefin
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this podcast

    Recently found this podcast and I love it, so far! Just listened to the Smiling Man episode - WOW. I was enthralled. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shasta5557
    United States2 months ago
  • The best

    Not only is this the best true paranormal story podcast, I would argue that it is the only good one. No obnoxious hosts, no rambling incoherent stories, no one trying desperately to get their 15 minutes of podcast fame, nothing too over the top. Just very believable stories told in plain language by average people.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lorimer Black
    United States2 months ago
  • 🦇

    I love this channel, I discovered it about 3 or 4 yrs ago just scrolling though podcasts channels listened to an episode and never looked back I binged whatever he had in 1 or 2 days. Edwin you’re a true storyteller I will always come back hungry for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    sonnysgirl1962
    United States3 months ago
  • Awesome

    Ever since I’ve been listening to your pod , I think about is there a demon in here. So I could chilled out every time I listen to this. And I’m ready for more your scary stories. Please send more like this. Hope this school is on forever and ever and ever.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lemon posting
    United States3 months ago

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Listeners praise the authentic, first-person storytelling and low-key delivery.
Listeners often mention the community feel and the welcoming invitation for new submissions.
Fans appreciate the consistent hosts and crowd-sourced story submissions.
Audience quotes highlight the show's balance of frightening and believable experiences.
Feedback notes strong sound quality and clear narrative pacing are valued.

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On Those Nights, Something Was Watching: Red Eyes & Shadows
Q: Did you tell your parents? Or did you keep it to yourself because they wouldn't believe you?
Both narrators reflected on their parents' beliefs in ghosts and how it affected their willingness to share their experiences.

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What is True Scary Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show curates true, first-person paranormal experiences shared by everyday people, often told in a plain, conversational style. Episodes center on personal hauntings, sleep paralysis, grief, and encounters with shadow figures, specters, or mysterious presences, with hosts guiding the storytelling and inviting listener submissions. A notable pattern is the emphasis on credibility and relatability—stories are presented in the storyteller's own words, sometimes with cultural or regional context—and the show frequently explores how beliefs, skepticism, and community memory shape fear. High-quality storytelling, consistent guest contributions, and a strong call for audience participation help keep the format intimate and community-driven, ap... more

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True Scary Story launched 5 years ago and published 220 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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