Horror Story: True Paranormal Mysteries and Hauntings

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.

Ghosts in the Fog: A True Railroad Haunting

In the hills outside Philadelphia lies Duffy’s Cut, a stretch of railroad haunted by whispers, strange lights, and a century-old secret.  What began as a ghost story passed down through generations slowly revealed a hidden chapter of American history involving immigrant laborers, fear-driven violence, and a truth deliberately buried. This episode explores how folklore, science, and persistence converged to give voice to the forgotten dead and asks whether the spirits were ever really silent. 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 Ghost Sickness: True Documented Cases of Mass Spiritual Possession in Malaysia

Horror strikes in the schools of rural Malaysia as girls suddenly begin screaming, claiming that there are evil spirits around them. And in a shoe factory, more women (up to 30 at a time) begin acting strangely and displaying supernatural strength. In another case, a Chinese family in Malaysia begins experiencing a spiritual possession; something that only a bomoh, a spiritual healer, can help with. What makes these creepy cases so bizarre is that they were studied by psychiatrists through interviews, analysis, and professional diagnosis. Even to this day, they are considered to be cases of mass spiritual possession. Get our newsletter here: https://bio.scary.fm Find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincov HorrorStory.com

Silent Fields: The Horror of Oregon’s Ranchlands

There is horror in the fields. When ranchers in Oregon stumble upon their most valuable bulls mysteriously mutilated, fear spreads across the community. No blood. No tracks. No answers. What they uncover connects to decades of eerie cases across the American West, and theories that reach far beyond the pastures. Cults? Aliens? Or something much worse? Join our free newsletter to get more stories: https://bio.scary.fm You can find Edwin social media as @edwincov Get in touch on HorrorStory.com