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Scare You To Sleep

Curl up and relax as I read you a spooky bed time story! Join me in enjoying the soothing, although somewhat unnerving, sounds of all that goes bump in the night.From ghosts in the bayou to serial killers in the 90s, we’ve got everything you need to be scared to sleep! Get bonus content on Patreon

Latest Episodes:

461. Kid's Halloween Episode 2026! Oct 17, 2026

Show notes

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

S: FR- Car engine, start, revs lots .wav by Dan_AudioFile | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Wolf Howl.mp3 by bridoom | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0
S: wilhelm_scream.wav by Syna-Max | License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0

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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Intro music by Brandt Parks

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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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Intro music by Brandt Parks

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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
S: beast growl ambience.wav by Samsarad | License: Creative Commons 0
S: horror spring forest 200214.wav by klankbeeld | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Heavy Metal Thud on Ground by 7of9Designs | License: Creative Commons 0
S: Horror_Atmosphere.ogg by 13NHarri | License: Attribution 4.0
S: horror swing 1134 AM 57 231022_0626 by klankbeeld | License: Attribution 4.0
S: footsteps on wood dock, rattles, metals locks, like a ship, Cottage ON 21-08-13 by TRP | License: Creative Commons 0

TW:

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

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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

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You can send your stories to: scareyoutosleep@gmail.com
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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

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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:

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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
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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:

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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
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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

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Into the Woods written by Richard Kenway

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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
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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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454. Dark Reddit: Horrible Ways To Die Aug 28, 2026

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Let's talk about how people die...

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/1w05h6f/whats_the_dumbest_way_someone_you_know_has_died/

https://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/comments/8hgcgq/whats_the_most_messed_up_way_someone_you_know_has/?sort=top

https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/5x4k3q/18_year_old_joshua_maddux_missing_since_2008_is/

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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
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Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-08.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0

S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-01.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-02.wav by Headphaze | License: Attribution 4.0
S: Horror_Ambience_Atmos-04.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: descriptions of death, suicide, murder, child/infant death

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453. Fan Favorites 4: Ob(scene) All Parts Aug 22, 2026

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I am under the weather this week, but please enjoy this oldie but goodie while I recover!

This week we follow our protagonist, a fetish performer, into the darkest performance of his career. Fetish acting isn't for the weak of heart, and neither is this episode, so look for the trigger warnings at the bottom before continuing!

The Ob(Scene) Series was written by Andrew Parker

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

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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.AG

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Pantscrapper by Alexander Nakarada

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4740-pantscrapper

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

The following music was used for this media project:

Music: Cockroaches by Alexander Nakarada

Free download: https://filmmusic.io/song/4728-cockroaches

License (CC BY 4.0): https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org:

cry man by Ranner

cigarette out of the package.wav by BarkersPinhead

Automatic_door.wav by laiaoreka

Grocery store ambience.wav by Luzanne0

knife_drop by Kaizerola

Pistol Shot (Close/Indoor) (Mixed) by EFlexMusic

fast_fabric_rustle.aiff by nothayama

Shoes1.wav by LukeSharples

Movement - hands on fabric.wav by kemitix

Monster_Breathing_Slowly_1.wav by Cell31_Sound_Productions

Sound of swamp water on windy day. Small waves without sea. by Sintrom

Crowd clapping fast.wav by IllusiaProductions

Disappointed_Crowd by unchaz

Hit sound.wav by GreenFireSound

Switchblade.wav by kvanderheiden1313

Ripping Clothes OWI.wav by 221296

TRIGGER WARNINGS:

Part 1: mentions of fetishes like rape play and snuff films (but not described or detailed), violence, vomit, gore, torture, drug use, quick mention of CSAM (not described or detailed)

Part 2: gore, gunshot, torture, crypto

Part 3: gun shot, vomit, gore, bugs, running into someone you know at the grocery store

Part 4: vomit, gore, feces, more gore, gun shots, sexual situation, even more gore, suicidal ideation

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452. The Rime of the Ancient Mariner Aug 15, 2026

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"Water, water, every where, Nor any drop to drink."

The Rime of the Ancyent Marinere written by Samuel Taylor Coleridge [1797-1798]

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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
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Music by Epidemic Sound and Co.AG

Additional sound effects from Freesound.org
S: LargeWoodenShip.mp3 by PimFeijen | License: Creative Commons 0

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