There are things out there, lurking in the dark crevices of reality, shadows that slip into our world like echoes of the past, like specters in the fog. We brush against them, barely aware—until, suddenly, they reach out. A hand extended in greeting might belong to a stranger you never invited, a mirror of yourself that doesn’t quite belong. The spirit world? A place where our dead linger, watching, even visiting, perhaps for reasons we’ll never understand. And then, there are objects, ordinary things that carry whispers of lives long gone, marked by curses and histories that defy all sense. They lie in wait, patiently, for the curious among us, ready to blur the lines of our will with theirs. Each encounter leaves a mark—something in us changed, something that knows these aren’t mere stories, that there’s more to fear than what we can see. We live alongside forces we pretend not to believe in, yet they wait in the cracks, ready to step forward when we least expect. ----- TIME STAMPS: 3:07 - STORY 1: We Got Options… 10:19 - STORY 2: Grandma's a Peeper 17:08 - STORY 3: The Witch's Ring

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The line between the living and the dead is more fragile than we’d like to believe. Every so often, it breaks open, revealing something unsettling—like a girl on a lonely road who disappears without a trace, as if she never really belonged here.

Some of us see shadows, more than just darkness, watching from doorways, warning us to leave things buried. Take from the dead, and the dead don’t forget; they linger, relentless, until you realize some things are not ours to take. Then there are shadows that don’t obey the rules, with vague forms, hollow eyes—almost human, but without life. These beings slip into our world, bringing with them fragments of another place, filled with unquiet memories and a lingering sense of dread. In moments like these, you begin to question where reality truly ends, and once you’ve seen them, that certainty is gone. ----- TIME STAMPS: 5:30 - STORY 1: Old Can of Bud 12:07 - STORY 2: The Grave Robbers 16:52 - STORY 3: The 3D Shadow

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Imagine standing alone in the dark, the air around you thick with an unsettling silence. Suddenly, you see it—a figure so vivid, so tangible, that for a moment, your mind stumbles over the line between reality and the unknown. It's not just a fleeting shadow or a trick of the eye, but a full-bodied apparition, every detail sharp as if you could reach out and feel the warmth of its skin. Your heart races, your breath catches, and for a split second, you're suspended in disbelief, teetering on the edge of wonder and terror. Did you just glimpse the impossible? That chill running down your spine whispers yes. It's the kind of moment that leaves you questioning everything, long after it's gone. ----- Hate Banter, But Love Stories? Chill Out, the TIME STAMPS are right here, friend: 5:31 - STORY 1: The Black Dog 12:12 - STORY 2: Ghosts Wear Jeans 18:38 - STORY 3: Old Man & The Apartment

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Imagine, for just a moment, you're in the dead of night, alone with nothing but the soft hum of static and the low glow of your phone screen. Suddenly, it rings. Not just any call—a voice from beyond, piercing through the fragile barrier between this world and whatever lies beyond.. You answer, expecting a wrong number or a bad connection. But what if the voice on the other end is not from the living? What if it's someone long gone, reaching out, defying death itself to speak once more? Whether it’s an inhuman voice from the dark woods, a deceased loved one calling from a place unreachable, or even a vengeful spirit picking up the phone to remind you they're still watching—these are the calls that leave your blood cold, your heart racing. You see, in the strange world of the supernatural, even the dead have unfinished business. Folks, Welcome back to another wild and out the episode of Sleep With The Lights On. This week, we're diving into 3 true and haunting phone calls from beyond the grave! Have you ever received a call from someone no longer with us? We'd love to hear your story! We'll see you on the inside… ----- Hate Laughter & Mindless Banter? Enjoy these TIME STAMPS to STORIES: 4:04 - STORY 1: The Inhuman Voice 12:22 - STORY 2: 2 A.M. 17:23 - STORY 3: Victor & Sledge

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Welcome to a Special Halloween Horror Stories Themed Episode of Sleep With The Lights On! Hope everyone has a safe and spooky Halloween. Be sure to comment below your favorite story from today's episode, and if you're feeling EXTRA brave, share your costumes! On nights like these, when the wind whispers through the trees and the moon hangs heavy in the sky, the past likes to crawl out of its forgotten corners. They say that on Halloween, the veil between our world and theirs becomes just a little thinner, just a little more fragile. Maybe you've felt it—that cold, creeping sensation on the back of your neck, the feeling of being watched when no one else is around. But what if those things weren’t just tricks of your imagination? What if the shadows you thought you saw out of the corner of your eye were something… someone… standing just beyond the light? Tonight, we venture into the haunted corners of childhood, where strange voices and distant silhouettes beckon from the darkness. You might think you’re safe, but in these stories, you’ll find that the past has a way of haunting the present, no matter how hard you try to forget. These tales aren’t for the faint of heart, because the shadows we leave behind sometimes follow us… closer than we’d like to believe. So sit back, turn off the lights, and welcome to a Halloween night where reality and nightmare blur in ways you never expected. Listen closely, because someone—or something—just might be calling your name.

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TIME STAMPS:

2:54 - STORY #1: The Roommate

8:52 - STORY #2: The Demon

18:31 - STORY #3: Voice In The Corner

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For more true horror stories of the strange and unexplained, be sure to check out our flagship podcast, ⁠⁠⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠⁠⁠, a paranormal comedy show out of Wasilla, Alaska. New episodes drop every Thursday wherever you get your favorite paranormal podcasts!

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Graveyards are places of rest—or so we’re told. But what if the dead are restless? What if the air you breathe between the tombstones is thick not just with decay, but with whispers from a world just beyond ours? When the sun sets and shadows stretch like dark fingers over crumbling headstones, something else stirs, waiting. It’s in the silence, in the chill that pricks your skin just as your heart starts to race. You think you're alone, but you aren’t. You’re never alone in a graveyard after dark. We'll see you on the inside… ----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 4:37 - STORY 1: Ghost of the Graveyard 11:17 - STORY 2: Lady At The Gate 18:54 - STORY 3: Hitchcock

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You thought babysitting would be a breeze—pop on a movie, feed the kid, maybe raid the fridge. But what they didn’t tell you is that the house came with some extra company. Sure, you’re watching their kid, but who’s watching you? That’s right—the resident ghost. Maybe it's the spirit of a girl with a case of the giggles, or just that weird sound clunking around in the basement. The unfortunate truth is that sometimes, an evening in an unfamiliar setting doesn't always go according to plan.. We'll see you on the inside… ----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 4:35 - STORY 1: Well In the Basement 10:04 - STORY 2: Ghost Riding 15:58 - STORY 3: Stand Your Ground 20:26 - Made It Up -----

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There are forests that breathe with an ancient, unsettling life all their own. A vast, unchartered wild, where every rustle of leaves and snap of a twig echoes with something not quite natural. In the shadowy abyss, where the sun struggles to penetrate, it's entirely possible to lose not only one's sense of direction, but also one's sense of self. You might stumble upon an abandoned cabin, seemingly forgotten by time, only to feel the weight of unseen eyes watching your every move. Figures cloaked in dark robes, rituals that defy explanation, all part of a macabre dance that leaves you questioning what really lurks deep within the woods when the sun goes down. These are the forests where fear takes root, and once you enter, you may never truly leave. We'll see you on the inside… ------ Love True Paranormal Horror Stories, but Can't Stand Lighthearted Banter? Chill, enjoy these Time Stamps: 1:55 - TFD: SauceSquatch Hot Sauce 3:01 - STORY 1: The Abandoned Cabin 11:16 - STORY 2: The Galloping 16:34 - STORY 3: Ritual of the Dolls -----

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