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Deadly Nightmares

On Deadly Nightmares, hear the real-life stories of ordinary people stalked by serial killers and attackers. You’ll hear investigators and experts recount cases of unspeakable violence, with some episodes featuring the voices of survivors who lived to tell their story. Deadly Nightmares features direct audio from four hit ID series: Dead Silent, Your Worst Nightmare, Home Alone and Obsession: Dark Desires, along with haunting sound design and some reenactments.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Living In Fear

    With her big heart and generous spirit, Michelle Cable is the rock of her family; her kids Billy, Jessica, and Josh are the center of her world. But Michelle's soft spot for troubled men leaves her vulnerable to evil intentions and deadly consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 85

    Do You Love Me?

    Jeanne Smith and her two daughters, Marie and Anna, make for a tight-knit family trio. But when Jeanne and Anna go looking for love in all the wrong places, it ends in heartbreak, lies and murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 84

    The Night Shift

    Single mother Barbara Nunn relocates to Florida, but she struggles to find her way. After she lands a job at a local diner, it appears her troubles are finally behind her until a surprise confrontation with customers ends in murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 83

    Never Saw It Coming

    Tammie Craycraft Smith, a 30-year-old recent divorcee, finds herself working two jobs to make ends meet. But Tammie's trusting nature and desire to be loved leave her vulnerable to deception, betrayal, and deadly consequences. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 82

    Heart of Darkness

    Devastated by personal loss, Heather Kelso finds a fresh start in a familiar place and falls fast and hard for charismatic Gerry DeJesus. But jealousy and other friendships will ultimately drive a deadly wedge straight into the heart of their relationship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 81

    No End In Sight

    Debbie Puglisi is enjoying life with her husband of nearly 25 years, Nino, in their new dream home. But when an unexpected visitor drops by the neighborhood, Debbie's whole world becomes her worst nightmare in a matter of minutes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 80

    Cruel Intentions

    It's love at first sight for 19-year-old Ashleigh Lindsey when she is introduced to Josh Mahaffey by his roommate Scott. But when she decides to move in with her new man, it soon becomes clear there's not room for all three of them under one roof. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 79

    A Way Out

    As investigators dive into the missing persons case of 13-year-old Jessyca Mullenberg, they soon realize the meticulous planning that went into her kidnapping. And the lengths that her calculating abductor is willing to go to to avoid being caught. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  9. 78

    Behind the Barn

    20-year-old Kristy Ray is living at home and working her way through college until one day she is shockingly abducted. Local law enforcement will need the help of the FBI and community members to find Kristy before time runs out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  10. 77

    Firestarter

    20-year-old Audrey Mabrey is sure she has found Mr. Right when she connects with NYPD Detective Chris Hanney. But as the couple prepares for a life down in Florida, skeletons from their life in New York start to surface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  11. 76

    Come With Me

    After a failed relationship, 22-year-old Jennifer Hitchcock thinks she may have finally found that special someone when she meets Maurice Mason. But as soon as Maurice moves in, she can't help but feel as though someone is watching her every move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  12. 75

    Locked Away

    After college graduate Anita Wooldridge goes missing from her parent's home, investigators must rely on quick thinking and cunning police work as they race against the clock to find her before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  13. 74

    Never Let Go

    Karen Widdoss thinks she's finally rid of her possessive ex-boyfriend, Leonard. But months into dating a new man, she can't shake the feeling she's being watched. When a stalker does step out of hiding, he doesn't look at all like she imagined. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  14. 73

    Play Dead

    After 30-year-old single mom Kaye Robinson turns a suspicious late-night stranger away from her door, she has no idea the threat to her family is far from over. But with her young son in the home, she'll do everything in her power to keep him safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  15. 72

    Run for Your Life

    19-year-old Micah Rine is striking out on her own when she falls for fellow college student Thomas Pate. But when their love takes her far away from family and friends, Micah begins to wonder who she can really trust. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  16. 71

    One Last Goodbye

    After breaking free from her controlling ex-husband, single mom Tanya Petro doesn't have much time to date. Until she meets Ron Gibson and falls helplessly in love with him. But just a few months into the relationship, Tanya mysteriously disappears. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  17. 70

    Home Invasion

    After separating from her husband of thirteen years, 36-year-old Julie Curry Boyd suddenly finds her life in danger. With three kids at home, she'll stop at nothing to keep them safe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  18. 69

    Twisted Plan

    When trusted legal assistant Gail Spencer fails to show up for work, her coworkers are rightfully concerned. But as the sordid details of her abduction come to light, suddenly it seems like someone at the office may know more than they are letting on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  19. 68

    He's Coming for Me

    With a serial killer on the loose in Arlington, Texas, 22-year-old Adriane Fields can't shake the chilling suspicion that she's next on the list. Crippled by fear, she moves across town, only to come face-to-face with what she feared most. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  20. 67

    Life on the Line

    Cousins Ana Franklin and Jennifer Holliday are traveling home late one night when terror strikes. As Jennifer is taken hostage by an unstable man, she soon connects with a 911 operator who will stop at nothing to see that Jennifer makes it out alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  21. 66

    The One That Got Away

    Twenty-year-old single mom Tracy Whitehead is starting to turn her life around when she falls for attentive Joby Palczynzki. But as his jealousy starts to overtake their relationship, she soon comes to realize she can run, but she can't hide. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  22. 65

    He Seems Perfect

    Budding New York fashion designer Jenae Aragosa falls hard for bartender Trevor Frederick, but as a dark side of her new man comes to light, Jenae comes to realize she'll be lucky if she makes it out of this relationship alive. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  23. 64

    Midlife Crisis

    After a string of bad dates, Texas social worker Deborah Houchin believes she's finally found the man of her dreams. Not long after talk turns to marriage, Deborah disappears, and it will take the help of her coworkers to find out what happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  24. 63

    He's Out There

    Florida teen Karen Slattery is enjoying a night babysitting her neighbors' children until a violent intruder bursts into the home and vanishes with no trace. With the community on edge, police know they don't have much time before he strikes again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  25. 62

    Every Step You Take

    College dancer Jodi Sanderholm has spent weeks practicing her team's big performance, so when she vanishes just before the event, it doesn't make sense -- until a friend comes forward with strange details about the days leading up to Jodi's disappearance. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  26. 61

    Shadow Walker

    Sandi Musk thinks dating Andy LeFleur is a welcomed distraction from her ongoing divorce, but when it becomes clear he wants more than she's ready to give, she tries to call things off. Thing is, this is one guy who won't take "no" for an answer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  27. 60

    Into the Wild

    While out for a run in the Montana wilderness, 22-year-old college student Kari Swenson is taken prisoner by two mountain men. When she learns of their twisted plans for her, she'll do everything she can to escape or die trying. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  28. 59

    Domestic Disturbance

    With a new home and loving fiance, single mom Lisa Filiaggi finally feels like luck is on her side -- until troubles from her past come back to haunt her -- and threaten to destroy her plans for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  29. 58

    Blood in the Barn

    Small-town gal Frankie Cochran thinks she's found the one in handsome David Gerard, but as his behavior brings rising cause for concern, Frankie wonders if a secret from his past might hold more meaning than she first thought. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  30. 57

    Black Widow

    Gary Taylor knows what people say about Catherine Mehaffey. Still, when he finally meets the sexy lawyer, he can't stay away. But it's only a matter of time before Gary realizes he's made a grave mistake -- and breaking things off won't come easy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  31. 56

    Cooking with Fire

    Leaving a violent ex-husband and getting a problem co-worker fired, 21-year-old Cathy Whitehead is happy to build a life with the man of her dreams. When a stranger shows up on her doorstep one night, she's soon caught up in the web of a familiar foe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  32. 55

    Cabin in the Woods

    The Millers have long suspected something's off with their oldest son Steven, but as he slips from strange into sinister, there's no telling how far Steven will go to get his respected New York family's attention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  33. 54

    Secret Rage

    For 17-year-old Sarah Wisnosky, college is all about new experiences. When she catches the eye of a flirty frat boy, she's happy to play along, but soon she discovers he's hiding a dark secret. Sarah will need to break things off before it's too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  34. 53

    A Night Alone

    College sophomore Gina Tenney is thrilled to be living all on her own until she discovers she's got a stalker. When she and her tormentor finally come face-to-face, it brings an even bigger surprise: this secret admirer is no stranger. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  35. 52

    High School Revenge

    A woman and her daughter are kidnapped and held hostage by a man exacting revenge from his high school days. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  36. 51

    The Devil Went Down to Georgia

    After a encounter with a peeping tom outside his daughter's bedroom window and another with a masked man in his own hallway, Jerry Glaser thinks someone is trying to kill him, so he takes his life into his own hands to protect himself and his family. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  37. 50

    Fight or Flight

    A flight attendant who never travels alone offers to break her own rule once for a quick trip to Detroit, but she finds more than she bargained for in her hotel room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  38. 49

    Neighbor From Hell

    After Lois Pearson turns down a date with her neighbor Jeffrey Maxwell, she thinks that's the last she'll see of him on her rural Texas land. Six years later, he's back, and it's clear he's still holding a grudge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  39. 48

    Psycho for Love

    When Chanin Starbuck comes home to find her house has been vandalized, she fears her ventures in online dating are to blame. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  40. 47

    Bump in the Night

    Reeling from the death of their mother, Annie and Jessica Andrews perform a seance to see if they can contact her spirit. Soon after, strange things start happening in the house. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  41. 46

    There's No Place Like Home

    When a masked robber is interrupted by the both the daughter of the house, Sarah Harris, and her father, Ivon, the intruder goes to horrible lengths to cover up his crimes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  42. 45

    Murder House

    Westfield, New Jersey, an affluent suburb just outside the bustle of New York City, is home to picture-perfect homes and families alike. In the grand home of John List and his family, a true monster hides behind the stately facade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  43. 44

    Unexpected Company

    Reggie and Carol Sumner live in Florida where the 61-year-old retirees have recently settled into a more relaxed lifestyle, but when they mysteriously go missing after a visit from a former neighbor, investigators have to wonder if they left on their own. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  44. 43

    While She Was Sleeping

    When Denise and her husband, John, discover that someone has broken into their Allentown, Pennsylavania house, they think they know who did it. One week after the break-in, Denise comes face to face with the intruder -- and she has no idea who he is. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  45. 42

    The Killer Beside Me

    Weak, tired, confused and deathly ill, Janet Overton was once the picture of health until she suddenly drops dead in her own driveway. Detective must determine if her death was due to an undiagnosed illness or cold-blooded murder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  46. 41

    The Bad Son

    Matthew Heikkila has always had a rocky relationship with his parents, but he has a plan on how to deal with them. On a cold November day, he murders them in their own home -- and is determined to keep the nightmare going for his own girlfriend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  47. 40

    When the Lights Go Out

    It's Cassie Jo Stoddart's first weekend house sitting by her herself, and she's determined to do a great job, but the high school student's weekend turns into a real-life horror movie when unexpected visitors terrorize the home. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  48. 39

    Water Foul

    When Martha Brailsford goes out sailing in Salem, Massachusetts, and doesn't return, her friends and family immediately suspect that something terrible has happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  49. 38

    Somebody's Watching

    Everyone loves 25-year-old Sandy Jeffers, but little does she know that one man is completely obsessed with her. When she finally comes face to face with her stalker, the events that follow are twisted, torturous and ultimately fatal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  50. 37

    Horror in the Heartland

    Two teenagers in love go missing from rural Ohio, and ten days later they both turn up dead -- brutally hacked to bits. The crime tears the small town apart, and it remains unsolved for 25 years until the shocking truth comes to light. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

On Deadly Nightmares, hear the real-life stories of ordinary people stalked by serial killers and attackers. You’ll hear investigators and experts recount cases of unspeakable violence, with some episodes featuring the voices of survivors who lived to tell their story. Deadly Nightmares features direct audio from four hit ID series: Dead Silent, Your Worst Nightmare, Home Alone and Obsession: Dark Desires, along with haunting sound design and some reenactments.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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