The Skeleton Saint: Faith, Delusion, and Crime

The Truth About Shadow People

A dark figure at the foot of the bed. A weight on the chest. A scream that won’t come out. We're going to look at the terrifying world of shadow people. We might have heard of The Hat Man and the Old Hag, but did you know that there have been documented cases where shadow figures go further than that?  Is there something else out there or can our minds literally be scaring us to death? You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! hello@horrorstory.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com

The Musician That Made a Deal With the Devil

A failed musician disappears… and returns months later as a master. This is the legend of Robert Johnson, the man said to have made a deal with the devil. Stories of haunted crossroads rituals and ghostly recordings that sound like more than one man playing, all surrounded Robert's life. Together, we'll explore the origins of the myth and the tragic reality behind it. Was it supernatural, or simply the cost of genius? You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Have an idea you want to send? Send me an email or DM! hello@horrorstory.com You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. Get in touch on HorrorStory.com

Strange Stories From My Uncle's Ranch in Mexico

In the city of Guaymas, Sonora, Mexico, Edwin's uncle has a small ranch that has been haunted by a commonly-found object in the desert: rocks. At odd times, rocks can be heard striking the roofs of his neighbors without an explanation. But that's not all. Sightings of ghosts and other entities have started surfacing since the phenomenon started. Could they all be connected?

The Black-Eyed Children of Abilene

On a quiet night in 1996, a routine stop to pay an internet bill turned into one of the most infamous paranormal encounters in modern history. Two children. Coal-black eyes. And a single chilling demand: let us in. Tonight, we uncover the origin of the Black Eyed Kids. In the spring of that year, journalist Brian Bethel experienced something that would spark one of the internet’s most enduring urban legends. After sharing his story online, others began coming forward with eerily similar accounts. Pale faces, monotone voices, completely black eyes, and an unsettling need for permission to enter. In this episode, we explore the original encounter, the wave of reports that followed, and the disturbing lore surrounding what have come to be known as the Black Eyed Kids. Are they demons? Extradimensional beings? Or something even stranger? Want more free scary shows that I make? Search for them here! https://scary.fm  Find Edwin on social media as @edwincov and get more of these episodes at HorrorStory.com Additional resources: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/drbkw952rt92x7iuesclu/AKd7QJL612TZkqFhArXxpqU?rlkey=lt0f0a9jcg9dl98p6zjfqx2hi&st=j1pkknai&dl=0

The Skeleton Saint: Faith, Delusion, and Crime

In this episode, we examine the disappearance of six-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, a medically fragile child who was last seen months before authorities were alerted. What started as a routine welfare check turned into a disturbing investigation involving deception, alleged abuse, and a mother who fled the country just days after being questioned. But this story doesn’t end with a manhunt. As investigators uncovered the beliefs that the mother had, attention turned to a controversial and often misunderstood folk saint: La Santa Muerte. Through anthropology, history, and firsthand accounts, we explore whether this figure represents something sinister... or whether fear and cultural bias have distorted her meaning. This episode contains sensitive material and explores themes of child harm, belief, and justice. Listener discretion is strongly advised.