Scare You To Sleep

The annual kid's episode is here! All of these stories were written by kids 12 and under, and this episode is a little different than a normal SYTS episode. It's kid friendly and a little more zany! Here is a link to a Spotify podcast of past Kid's episodes:

And thank you to this year's participants (also the order their story appears!):

Beanie Beans - 2
Yuki - 3
Evan - 4
Eva - 4
Julian - 4
Max - 4
Elena - 5
Lyanna - 6 ½
Sienna - 6 ½
Mustafa - 7
Chris - 7
Lena - 7
Emilia - 7
Daisy - 8
Sebastien - 8
Claire - 8
George - 8
Logan - 8
Kael - 8 ½
Lily - 9
Wesley - 9
Victoria - 9
Alexis - 11
Django - 11
Ascher - 11
Cora - 11
Raelyn - 11
Georgia - 12
Zoë - 12
Madeline - 12

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TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

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You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
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Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AGAdditional sound effects from Freesound.org

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TW: A liiittle less relaxing than normal SYTS episodes

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460. The Thing in the Hall Oct 10, 2026

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"What is it? In the name of Satan, if necessary, what is it! I just want to know."

The Thing in the Hall written by EF Benson

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TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

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You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AGAdditional sound effects from Freesound.org

S: knock.ogg by DarkDelight | License: Creative Commons 0
S: Door Knock 1 by blou27 | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Door Bang 1.wav by iamslenderman | License: Creative Commons 0

TW: What is it? In the name of Satan, if necessary, what is it! I just want to know."

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459. Where the Watermelon Rot Oct 03, 2026

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“You ever wondered why things rot and rust so quick out here?”

Where the Watermelon Rot written by Tina Michelle

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TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

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You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org
S: HUTCH HD SFX 2014 0144 by leonelmail | License: Creative Commons 0

S: HUTCH HD SFX 2014 0143 by leonelmail | License: Creative Commons 0
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TW:

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458. The Ghosts of the North Atlantic Sep 27, 2026

Show notes

Ghost stories of Iceland, Greenland, Newfoundland and Nova Scotia!

Sources:

https://borgarsogusafn.is/en/29-dillon-s-house

https://guidetoiceland.is/best-of-iceland/top-10-most-haunted-places-in-iceland

https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/holavallagardur

https://www.reddit.com/r/Iceland/comments/1iu47lc/%C3%ADslendingar_hva%C3%B0_eru_bestu_s%C3%B6nnu_draugas%C3%B6gurnar/?tl=en

https://www.reddit.com/r/greenland/comments/188icnl/spookiness_in_narsarsuaq/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/nl-haunting-of-duke-of-duckworth-1.5760074

https://www.dalejarvis.ca/2013/05/four-favourite-haunted-spots-in.html

https://www.ambassatours.com/post/the-ghosts-of-haunted-halifax

https://www.therebeghosts.com/destinations/canada/halifax/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/halifax-citadel-stamp-grey-lady-ghost-1.3227667

Rules for Kid's Halloween episode submissions:

-No AI!
-I ask stories be no longer than 500 words
-Parents/Guardians, please send all entries in by October 1.
-I will only accept entries sent by email, no DMs on any social media platforms.
-Please put "Kid's Submission" in subject line or it may get lost
-Kids 12 and under.
-No last names will be used on the show, and first names can be changed upon request or left anonymous.

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TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

Ad Free version available on Patreon

You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org
S: horror mud flats Oosterschelde calm 939 AM 240818_0899 by klankbeeld | License: Attribution 4.0

S: horror cave ambiance org 150407_05 by klankbeeld | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-10.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-09.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-11.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0

TW: Talk of real people (children included) dying and committing suicide

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457. The Mirrorbox Sep 18, 2026

Show notes

The Mirrorbox written by Matthew N. Clarke

Get your own copy of Matthews book We Are Alone In The House: A Collection of Short Horror Fiction HERE!

Rules for Kid's Halloween episode submissions:

For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/SCARE

If you want to leave me an anonymous question (or comment, or critique, or confession) click here: https://ngl.link/shelbyshark1

TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

Ad Free version available on Patreon

You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org

TW:

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456. Don't Skip Intro Sep 11, 2026

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Don't Skip Intro by Jon Saks

Check out Jon's podcast SADISTIC!

Rules for Kid's Halloween episode submissions:

For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/SCARE

If you want to leave me an anonymous question (or comment, or critique, or confession) click here: https://ngl.link/shelbyshark1

TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

Ad Free version available on Patreon

You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org

TW: suicide

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455. Into the Woods Sep 04, 2026

Show notes

Into the Woods written by Richard Kenway

Rules for Kid's Halloween episode submissions:

For a limited time, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life, when you head to Smalls.com/SCARE

If you want to leave me an anonymous question (or comment, or critique, or confession) click here: https://ngl.link/shelbyshark1

TRIGGER WARNINGS AVAILABLE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOW NOTES. MAY CONTAIN SPOILERS.

Intro music by Brandt Parks

Leave me a voice mail! ‪(323) 546-8764‬

Ad Free version available on Patreon

You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
https://linktr.ee/ScareYouToSleep

Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-11.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0

TW: child death

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