The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime

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**The Scarecast: Scary Stories, Mysteries, and True Crime**

For almost a decade, The Scarecast—hosted by Michael Crutchfield—has captivated audiences with spine-tingling stories that explore the shadowy depths of real-life horror. Originally launched on YouTube as MaddMike, The Scarecast masterfully narrates true accounts of chilling encounters, from paranormal experiences to unsettling run-ins with strangers. With over a hundred episodes, The Scarecast stands out for its dedication to authentic, listener-submitted tales that leave audiences both unsettled and eager for more. Crutchfield’s storytelling prowess and commitment to sharing genuine scares have made The Scarecast a must-listen for fans of the eerie and unexplained.

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Website: www.thescarecast.com

Email (Send Me Stories): mike@thescarecast.com

Latest Episodes:

S6E8 - 2 Scary Stories: My Husband's New Wife Is... A Little Strange Mar 05, 2022

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STORY #1:

"My mom kept me safe with a text code. She just used it" written by u/katerinara

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/s9ulr1/my_mom_kept_me_safe_with_a_text_code_she_just/

STORY #2:

"My husband just got married. His new wife is...a little strange." written by u/calfred_

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/s6h1ja/my_husband_just_got_married_his_new_wife_isa/

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S6E7 - I Think I'm Dating A Goose Feb 22, 2022

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Do you know everything about your significant other? Have they ever suddenly become a different person? Seemingly out of nowhere? Well, this story will have you questioning whether the person you either sleep next to in bed or spend a lot of time with is actually the same person you met on day one. You never know, they could be a goose...

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"I think I'm dating a goose" written by u/fainting--goat

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/pqthqw/i_think_im_dating_a_goose/

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S6E6 - A Blind Date With A Monster Feb 19, 2022

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"I was told about a blind date website from a friend

Never would I think to venture on it, never did I think to hear of it again

A rainy night, no more shows to watch, I decide to check it out

It seems like a joke, only one more minute and I am out

But out of nowhere a message pops up on my screen

Curious I take a look and decide to read

A date on Wednesday night with a monster named Hawthorn you say

A night that can change my whole life, only one click away"

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"I went on a blind date with a monster..." written by u/02321

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/qcwroj/i_went_on_a_blind_date_with_a_monster/

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S6E5 - 2 Scary Stories: Where's That Noise Coming From? Feb 06, 2022

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STORY #1:

"I was a stowaway on a cruise ship. The passengers only came out of their cabins at night" written by Brian Maycock AKA u/withbite

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/q9wzdh/i_was_a_stowaway_on_a_cruise_ship_the_passengers/

STORY #2:

"A few weeks ago, I began to look for the source of the throbbing sound I heard in my apartment. Today, I really wish I hadn’t." written by u/SirFlatFooted

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/rlei24/a_few_weeks_ago_i_began_to_look_for_the_source_of/

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S6E4 - A Dead Woman Sleeps In The Well Near My Hometown. We Woke Her Up... Jan 30, 2022

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"A dead woman sleeps in the well near my hometown. We woke her up." written by u/Certain_Emergency122

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/rett9r/a_dead_woman_sleeps_in_the_well_near_my_hometown/

MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

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S6E3 - 2 Scary Stories: Sleepwalkers and Fatal Premonitions Jan 22, 2022

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STORY 1

"My girlfriend refused to sleep inside the same room as me, and now I know why" written by u/y2justdog

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/rx3noe/my_girlfriend_refused_to_sleep_inside_the_same/

STORY 2

"My name is Cassandra" written by u/fainting--goat

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/ka2fyd/my_name_is_cassandra/

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MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

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S6E2 - If You Sign Up For The "Lights Out Dining Experience," You'd Better Know What You're Getting Into... Jan 19, 2022

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"If You Sign Up For The "Lights Out Dining Experience," You'd Better Know What You're Getting Into..." written by u/beardify

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/r3d4p9/if_you_sign_up_for_the_lights_out_dining/

Follow the author's subreddit page: https://www.reddit.com/r/beardify/

Check out the author's story collection on Amazon!: https://amzn.to/3KqE0K3

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MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

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S6E1 - I Uncovered Something Serious On Hart Island Jan 10, 2022

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"I uncovered something serious on Hart Island. Please tell the media" written by u/urbexmachina

LINK: https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/q6mjt4/i_uncovered_something_serious_on_hart_island/

This story is from a project called "What Happened in Skinner," check the full project out here: https://www.whathappenedinskinner.com/

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These messages are the last updates from the poster of this story:

EDIT: Sorry for the typos, I’m getting a terrrible headache . Uploading now

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Im gonna tru oe more tinmd eot get the photos vut ion imgur hold on…

I dont know whats happning to me

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MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

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S5E13 - Every Three Weeks, Our Family's Teddy Bear Tried To Kill Us Dec 19, 2021

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"Every three weeks, our family's teddy bear tried to kill us." written by u/Certain_Emergency122 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/q42vu4/every_three_weeks_our_familys_teddy_bear_tried_to/

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Go check out Among The Shadow's podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/fr/podcast/among-the-shadows-scary-horror-stories/id1587400609?l=en

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MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

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S5E12 - Don't Go Near The Ice Cream Truck Dec 03, 2021

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STORY CREDIT:

"There's an ice cream truck in my neighborhood. If you're a kid too, don't go near it" written by u/Certain_Emergency122 https://www.reddit.com/r/nosleep/comments/q4szto/theres_an_ice_cream_truck_in_my_neighborhood_if/

MUSIC CREDIT: CO.AG Music

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA

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