The Guest of the Cold

On the first night of winter in Oakhaven, you’re supposed to bolt the door, draw the blinds, and ignore every sound that comes from outside. It’s an old superstition - a warning about the Guest of the Cold, a presence said to descend from the mountains when the first frost hits. Eli never believed any of it… until last November, when the temperature dropped twenty degrees in three hours and something began knocking on his door. What began as a harmless local legend quickly turned into a suffocating encounter with something ancient - something that knew his name - and Eli realized the rule wasn’t about locks at all. It was about attention. Acknowledgment. Fear. If you love folklore‑driven horror, winter hauntings, or scary stories where the cold itself feels alive, press play. Some guests don’t need an invitation. They only need you to listen. Not for kids - listener discretion advised. ------------ Beth's Spooky Story Time is your new favourite horror podcast, best enjoyed alone with headphones. All stories are suggested or submitted by listeners. Have you had a spooky experience? Email your story to [email protected] now. For ad-free content, Spooky Chat Time, and extra perks, support us on Patreon: patreon.com/bethsspookystorytime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices