The Slenderman Ritual: How a Myth Became a Murder

Something Answered From the Other Room | The Mimic

You’re taught to listen when someone calls your name. You’re taught to trust familiar voices. That’s how they get you. This episode is about mimics: cryptids that don’t hunt with claws or teeth, but with recognition. They copy voices, timing, tone. They sound like people you love. People you trust. People you would open the door for. I’m sharing stories where something answered from the other room, where voices came from places they shouldn’t have, where following the sound would’ve been a mistake you don’t come back from. This is the first episode in a new cryptids series called Don’t Follow the Tracks, stories about creatures that don’t chase you… they wait for you to come to them. If you hear it call your name, don’t answer. And whatever you do.. don’t follow the tracks.

The Midnight Man & Charlie Charlie Challenge Explained!

Would you dare play a game that invites a demon into your home? Or balance two pencils to summon a spirit that never leaves? In this episode of Make You Scream, Nicki Baber takes you deep into the terrifying world of The Midnight Man ritual and the viral Charlie Charlie Challenge. We’ll explore: * The chilling step-by-step rules of The Midnight Man game * The psychology of why candlelight, salt, and 3:33 AM feel so dangerous * The real reason pencils move during Charlie Charlie * Viral stories, urban legends, and why these games spread like wildfire on TikTok and YouTube If you’ve ever whispered “Charlie Charlie, are you here?” or thought about summoning the Midnight Man, this episode will make you think twice. 👻 New episodes every Monday at 1PM EST. Submit your story at makeyouscreampodcast.com.

Songs You Should Never Play: Cursed Music, Haunted Melodies & Deals with the Devil (ft. Kidarah)

TW: This episode contains discussions of death, suicide, and disturbing folklore. Listener discretion advised. Today we’re diving into music’s darkest legends.. songs whispered about in shadows, melodies that pull you under, and deals with forces you don’t want to meet. From the infamous Hungarian Suicide Song to haunted music boxes and the eerie history of “Devil’s Trill,”and the "Ghost Frequency" we explore the tunes that might just open a door you can’t close. Joined by special guest Kidarah, a gifted musician with a flair for the haunting, we’ll break down the unsettling theory behind certain chord progressions, why lullabies can turn terrifying, and whether a melody could truly summon something supernatural. Would you dare to play them? Or will you let these songs remain in the dark? 🕰 New episodes every Monday at 1PM EST. Share your creepy music stories at makeyouscreampodcast.com. Check out Kidarah's Music : https://open.spotify.com/artist/2XW240NimC5Ka6pLnfuu7J

The Slenderman Ritual: How a Myth Became a Murder

What happens when a story goes too far? In this week’s episode of MAKE YOU SCREAM, we’re peeling back the shadows on one of the internet’s most chilling creations: Slenderman. Trigger warning: this episode contains discussions of violence, mental illness, and real crime. From his haunting origins on a Photoshop forum to the tragic real-life stabbing that shocked the world, we trace how a creepypasta became a cultural phenomenon—and a psychological trigger. We cover: 🔪 The 2014 Slenderman stabbing and trial 🌲 The myth, lore, and evolution of Slenderman 🧠 How belief can manifest monsters into reality 💻 Why the internet is the perfect breeding ground for modern folklore 🌒 And the real psychological effects behind stories that go viral This one’s a deep dive into belief, horror, and how fiction can bleed into real life. If you’ve ever whispered “he’s watching” while walking alone in the woods... you’re not alone. 👻 Submit your story at: makeyouscreampodcast.com 🕒 New episodes every Monday at 1PM EST #Slenderman #Creepypasta #TrueCrime #InternetHorror #UrbanLegends #PsychologicalHorror #MAKEYOUSCREAM #ParanormalPodcast #Folklore #ViralMyths #HorrorDeepDive #DigitalMonsters #ScaryGames #ScaryGame

Don’t Play Red Door Yellow Door *Real Stories*

What happens when you explore your subconscious… and something’s already waiting for you? In this solo episode of Make You Scream, host Nicki Baber walks you through the chilling ritual known as Red Door, Yellow Door — a viral horror game also called Doors of the Mind. It’s been played at sleepovers and seances for decades… but some people never come back the same. 🔍 You’ll hear: • How to play the ritual (and what not to do) • Real stories from Reddit of people who say they saw forest bodies, faceless men, and forgotten trauma • The psychology behind the game: lucid trance, suppressed memory, and symbolic fear • Why some players report seeing the same entity… even across different parts of the world 🎧 Whether you think it’s just a game or a psychic trap, this one will crawl under your skin. 🕯️ Submit your own story: makeyouscreampodcast.com [http://makeyouscreampodcast.com] 📲 Follow Nicki Baber on socials for behind-the-scenes + horror drops 🎙️ New episodes of Don’t Play Scary Games every Monday 1PM EST