Feary Tales

Ghost stories are always a favorite of many people. Combined with the mysteries of the highways and the frightening prospect of unknown passengers in your car, it can be a recipe that can produce one of the most well-known urban legends, the story of -- The Vanishing Hitchhiker.This week I tell the story of the vanishing hitchhiker, discuss the horror movie, The Hitcher, review the history and root of the legend and discuss some real life sightings of ghostly hitchhikers.Written and Produced by Me Music is by Nicolas Gasparini. His music can be found at www.thedarkpiano.com The story today is an original variation of the Vanishing Hitchhiker ghost story.I've started a Patreon to help start covering the cost of hosting this podcast as well as to work towards upgraded equipment and extra episodes. Find it at https://www.patreon.com/fearytales

Haunted and cursed games have been a staple in the internet horror community for years. It's especially more frightening when it revolved around a beloved children's series. While on a thrift store expedition, one young man finds a surprising and frightening haunted game, titled -- Pokemon Black.This week I tell the story of Pokemon Black, tell the history of thrift stores, discuss the history of Pokemon and review some other urban legends surrounding the game as well as real life mysteries.Written and Produced by MeMusic is provided by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu. His works can be found at thedarkpiano.com) Additional music is the Lavender Town theme developed by Nintendo.The story today is based on the internet creepypasta, Pokemon Black

Deep in the farthest reaches of the world, where the ice and snow reign supreme, scientists and researchers lock themselves away in underground research facilities for months at a time. What happens when their peaceful existence is invaded by outside forces, by the intrusion of the creature known as -- The Thing.This week, I discuss the mythology behind the day night cycle, tell the story the Thing, review John Carpenter's legacy, the cult following of the movie and similar horror movies of the 80s and discuss the real life murder case in 2000 in an Antarctic research base.Written and Produced by Me.Music is from Nicholas Gasparini (Myuu) and can be found at www.thedarkpiano.comThe story is based on the 1982 cult classic, John Carpenter's The Thing.

Today's story explains that if your new husband gives you a set of keys to your new castle home, then tells you to not go in one specific room, it's probably a good idea to just use the front door to get out as quick as you can. Join me as I share the tale of the supernatural man of legend -- Bluebeard.This week, I'll be discussing the history behind Valentine's Day, the real life origins of the frightening Bluebeard, and discussing the common theme of curious women told throughout history, touching on the stories of Pandora and Psyche.Written and Produced by me.The story is "Bluebeard" originally written by Charles Gerrault and adapted by me.Music in this episode is composed by Nicolas Gasparini (Myuu) and can be found on http://www.thedarkpiano.com/.Episode Art is from ApocalypticCandy on DeviantArt.

Let's gather around the campfire and discuss our favorite urban legends and ghost stories. Mine happens to be about the escaped inmate from the local mental instituion. You know the one? Right over the hill? Gather close and listen to the legend of -- The Hookman.This week, I will be discussing the history of campfire stories, telling the story of the Hookman from 1950s urban legends and showcasing the history of the Texarkana Murders, their influence on the legends and howother hook handed villains have frightened and terrorized for centuries.Written and Produced by me.Music is provided by Nicolas Gasparini. Additional music is provided by Ryan Anderson.The story today is based on the Hookman urban legend.

In this pilot episode, I take you into the world of the internet and how a simple forum post exploded and created a new monster for the world to fear. This creature is a modern example of how urban legends and folk tales have evolved and still have a way to influence people. Join me as we dive into the legend of --- Slenderman.This week we discuss the origins of the concept of horror stories, learn about the qualities of an urban legend, and dive into the creation and real world impact of the Slenderman legend.Written and Produced by meMusic by: Oppressive Gloom Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Piano Fantasia No 1 Intervention Peter Billie Larsen Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/Story is The Blank Face found on creepypasta.wikia.com