Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids
by Scott Donnelly
Welcome to "Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids", where it’s always the spooky season – full of chills, thrills, and spine-tingling spooks! MICRO TERRORS™ are family-friendly frights for those ages 8 and up. And while our stories are for younger ears, we are still talking about things that go bump in the night, and some children may not be able to handle what others can. Parental consent is recommended. Visit us online at http://MicroTerrors.com
Episodes
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KNOCK, KNOCK: Three Listener Terrors Written By Kids | #MicroTerrors
Three young listeners wrote this week's stories. Ben starts hearing scratching at his bedroom door, just like the boy in the scary movie he can't stop thinking about; Annie laughs at a zoo sign that reads MONSTER EXHIBIT; and deep in a foggy forest, a kid hides under a hollow tree root while...
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THE BLOOD BATS OF GANTZ PARK (Part 2): Halloween In Grove City | #MicroTerrors
It's still Halloween night in Grove City, Ohio, when Shawn Dyer wakes up on the damp grass of Marsh Cemetery, across Home Road from Gantz Park, and watches a jack-o'-lantern burst into flame a few yards away, then a second one beside it. In their orange glow stand two furry creatures with pointed...
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THE BLOOD BATS OF GANTZ PARK (Part 1): A Grove City Halloween Story | #MicroTerrors
On Halloween night in Grove City, Ohio, Lucy Buxton's dad drives her and Shawn Dyer to Gantz Park with two flashlights and a thirty-minute limit, so they can look for the Blood Bats, which legend says come out only on this one night of the year and trace back to Archibald Rhysand, a Union soldier...
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THE GRAVE CITY LIBRARY: The Ghost Hunter Grove City Forgot Overnight
A supernatural mystery unfolds in Grove City, Ohio, when a paranormal investigator vanishes from the haunted library overnight, leaving behind shattered glass and a chilling message that draws together two young friends who've already faced the town's dark secrets. Find more family-friendly…
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“CREEGER THE CREEPER” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors
When ten-year-old Lucy gets locked inside the Grove City Library after dark, she discovers she’s not as alone as she thought — and something with glowing red eyes is waiting in the shadows. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and...
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THE GROVE CITY WEREWOLF: A Monster Lurks In Ohio’s Greatest Hometown
When a mysterious curfew grips the small town of Grove City, Ohio, young Sean discovers during his Halloween weekend visit that the recent string of vicious attacks might be connected to local legends about monsters lurking in the shadows. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart...
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SHE LIVES IN THE ATTIC #MicroTerrors
Gwen Archer's new house has crooked shutters, cracked windows, and dozens of bent nails in her bedroom wall where the girl who lived there before hung her paintings and photos. That family packed up every bit of it when they moved out, everything except a doll named Darcy. A doll that lives in…
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WRITE OR VERY WRONG: The New Kid's Notebook Isn't Made Of Leather | #MicroTerrors
Livia is the three-time champion of her school's scary story contest, and then a new boy shows up in fourth grade with a book he's already published and a red notebook he never opens where anyone can see. “Write Or Very Wrong” by Evan Baughfman Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify,...
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A DINOSAUR, A DOLL, AND A GHOST SQUID | #ListenerTerrors
Three MicroTerrors listeners wrote in with their own scary stories: a girl who sneaks out at night to see the T-Rex every parent in town warns about, a free doll on the sidewalk that introduces itself as Mr. Stevenson, and a family cruise with nothing but one-star reviews and something big moving...
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LISTENER TERRORS: “Too Perfect”, “The Dead Night”, “The Strange Light”
Three Micro Terrors listeners, ages seven to twelve, wrote this week's stories: a boy wakes up on the first morning of spring break to a kitchen that's a little too tidy and birds that chirp right on cue; a puddle of red slime shows up beside a dinner chair just before bedtime; and two brothers...
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SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Five
The thrilling conclusion! Scout Brooks and Mandy Lee have fought their way across the alien world of Thryos, battling monstrous Throats in a desperate search for Professor Nog's captured friend, Farrow. But with danger closing in from every direction — and Scout's own friend Chuck now caught...
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SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Four
Scout Brooks has spent one day training to become an intergalactic hero, preparing to rescue Professor Nog's old friend Farrow from a hostile alien race holding him captive somewhere among the stars. But as the mission prepares to launch, someone has been secretly watching Fort Nogs from the...
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SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Three
Scout Brooks just wanted to survive his first day of seventh grade. Instead, he found himself recruited into a mysterious after-school club, named 'The Chosen One' by the strange Professor Nog, and handed a box of secrets he's not allowed to talk about. Meanwhile, somewhere far beyond the stars…
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SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode Two
Scout Brooks just wanted to survive his first day of seventh grade. Instead, he found himself recruited into a mysterious after-school club, named 'The Chosen One' by the strange Professor Nog, and handed a box of secrets he's not allowed to talk about. Meanwhile, somewhere far beyond the stars…
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SCOUT BROOKS & THE ASTRO NOGS: Assault on Thryos, Episode One | #MicroTerrors
Scout Brooks just wants to survive his first day of seventh grade — but a mysterious after-school astronomy club, run by an even stranger professor, has him wondering exactly what he's signed up for. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn...
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STARDUST: You Should Keep Your Opinions About Aliens To Yourself | #MicroTerrors
Mikka thinks space is boring and aliens are a punchline, and by the end of fifth period she has said so out loud to exactly the wrong person. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening...
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NIGHT OF THE INSECTOID: The Signal Max Sent Into Space
Max spends his Friday nights broadcasting homemade radio signals toward the Kuiper Belt hoping to reach alien life, and one summer evening, something finally answers back. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps....
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SLUDGE: The Swimming Hole Behind the Duncan Quarry
Three kids track down a forgotten swimming hole behind the abandoned Duncan Quarry, rediscover it for the summer — and find out why everyone stopped coming. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of...
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The Crabacabra: The Monster I Accidentally Made!
A bored kid trapped in a powerless, sweltering house sneaks into his father's off-limits basement lab, where a machine that turns AI drawings into living creatures is about to make his worst summer unforgettable. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music…
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LISTENER TERRORS: An Evil Kitten, a Vampire Delivery, and a Werewolf Attack! | #MicroTerrors
A killer kitten. A coffin at the door. A werewolf in the closet. Three horror stories — all written by kids! Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here:...
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LISTENER TERRORS: Spider-Birds, Cursed Books, and a Bloody Night! | #MicroTerrors
Four young authors unleash flying spiders, a cursed pop-up zoo, a weeping spell book, and a cabin in the woods where bravery runs out. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps…
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A Barbecue To Remember | #MicroTerrors
A year after Rico's mother vanished in the Grayfall Nature Preserve, his father finally knows what really happened to her — and he's invited Lexi over for a backyard barbecue to honor her memory. But the burgers don't taste right, the hot dogs don't look right, and Mr. Alejandro has one strange...
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THE THING IN THE WALL: My First and Last Time House-Sitting
A twelve-year-old takes an easy weekend house-sitting job in a quiet rural neighborhood — until a thunderstorm knocks out the power and something starts scraping its way through an upstairs wall. Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio,...
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THE CLOWNS | #MicroTerrors
A silent clown stands at the front door clutching old photographs of Dad — and what Mom doesn’t know yet is that there’s another one waiting in the kitchen. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other…
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LISTENER TERRORS: The Mudman, The Snow Troll, And Other Tales Written By Kids!
When kids write horror, they don't pull their punches. Four original stories from listeners aged 8 and 9 — featuring a dad who isn't quite himself, a missing little sister, a school principal hiding something in a locked hallway, and a hand reaching up through the dirt. Look for this podcast on...
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The Ghost Dog of Ash Hollow | The Legend Was Real — And It Was Right Behind Them!
When two girls ignore the whispered warnings about the haunted woods at the edge of their neighborhood, they come face to face with proof that some legends are far more than legend. Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio,...
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RUN, ABBY! | They Hired Me To Babysit Their Daughter, I Was The One Who Almost Paid The Price!
The Wellington house was bigger than anything Abby had ever stepped foot in, and the family seemed perfectly normal — at first. But the longer she was there, the more she realized that something in that house was very, very wrong. Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our...
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LISTENER TERRORS - Scary Stories BY Kids, FOR Kids! (March 2026)
Look for this podcast on YouTube Music, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and numerous other podcast apps. Get the full list of options here: https://pod.link/1655277373 “The Lake” and “The Rage of the Monster” by Grant Hart, Age 7 *** “The Shadow” by…
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The Lake Monster My Family Refused To Believe In | “Cthulhu Ate My Hot Dog!”
For nearly two decades, my family has called me crazy for what I saw in Lake Weeping Tree — but today, standing on that dock with my nephew at my side, I was finally about to find out if I'd been right all along. | “Cthulhu Ate My Hot Dog” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly...
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The Irish Tome She Brought To Class Was More Dangerous Than Anyone Knew | St. Patrick's Day Horror
When the substitute teacher brought an ancient book of Irish folklore to class on St. Patrick's Day, she had no idea that someone in the back row recognized it — and that recognition would change everything. | “The Hunter’s Almanac” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly…
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THE LOVELAND FROGMAN: Kids Encounter the Ohio Cryptid While Testing RC Boat (Repeat)
When two boys take a new RC speedboat for a nighttime test run on the Little Miami River, they discover they're not the only ones interested in the glowing green lights beneath the water. https://weirddarkness.com/mt-lovelandfrogman/ Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on…
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“The Creeper”, “Truth Or Dare”, “The Nightmare of Teddy”, “The Haunted Woods”, “The Graveyard Gold”
Five creepy tales sent in by kids! | Micro Terrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other...
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Don't Ever Mess With a Bird's Nest; We Learned That The Hard Way! | The Buffest Bird Around
A boy's attempt to befriend a bird nesting outside his bedroom window turns into a full-blown feathered vendetta when his parents keep destroying the nest. | “The Buffest Bird Around” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at...
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Something Lurks in This School Every Valentine's Day, But Only If Summoned! | The Candy Dude
A bullied boy discovers that his school's bathroom mirror holds a terrifying legend — and saying the wrong name three times unleashes something with a very sweet tooth. | “Candy Dude” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at...
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Something Is Very Wrong with the Kids in Needle Cove | "Stitched" Micro Terrors
All Eli wanted was to make friends before school started, but the price of joining this particular gang may cost him far more than he ever imagined. | “Stitches” by Fionna Cosgrove #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!...
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Creepy Doll, a Government Monster, and a Creature Called "The Chootman" | Listener Terrors
Three kids write three nightmare stories for us! A doll with razor-sharp teeth wants to play, a creature called The Chootman stalks a cabin sleepover, and somewhere in an abandoned New York subway, a government experiment waits for its next victim! “CREEPY DOLLS” Written by Phoebe Costa, age 12...
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He Took A Hike To Get Away From His Siblings — What He Came Face-to-Face With Was Even Worse!
All Rupert wanted was some peace and quiet and a chance to use his new camera — he had no idea what was lurking in the snow-covered woods. | “ALIEN SNAKE” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook...
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The Military Searched Our Neighborhood. I Searched The Sewer. That Was a Big Mistake.
Soldiers flooded our street looking for something that escaped in the night. The open manhole in my backyard told me where it came from… so I had to investigate. | “Where Does The Sewer Go” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website…
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The Static Growler: What's Hiding in the Signal?
Long ago, an ominous radio frequency would burst to life with mysterious static — and hidden inside were whispers and growls. They called the voice the Static Growler, and some say it could find its way inside your mind. | “The Static Growler… Or So It Seems” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find...
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I Explored an Abandoned House and Found A Creepy Puppet Waiting for Me: Mr. Rubberhead
When my friend dared me to explore an abandoned house, I didn't expect to find a puppet blocking my only way out. | “MR. RUBBERHEAD” by A.J. Spencer Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page:...
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Santa Was Cornered by a Helper Monkey, The Elves Had to Rescue Him
“OPERATION: CORNERED KRINGLE” By Scott Donnelly #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids #storiesforkids #kidsstories #scarystoriesforkids #microterrors Visit our website: https://MicroTerrors.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from…
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'Twas the Night Before Christmas — In a Haunted House
“CREATURES WERE STIRRING” by Scott Donnelly When Santa's sleigh crashes outside a haunted house full of zombie children, ghosts, and a blood-thirsty mouse, he quickly learns that sending away his reindeer and elf was a terrible mistake. #scarystories #halloweenstories #halloweenkids…
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“HOW THE GRINCH STOLE CHRISTMAS” by Dr. Seuss; narrated by Darren Marlar
He hated the Whos and their Christmas cheer, so he devised a plan to make the holiday disappear — but what the Grinch discovered that night would change his shriveled heart forever. PLEASE SHARE THIS LINK in your social media so others can enjoy the episode! https://weirddarkness.com/grinch/...
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Dad Destroyed the Neighbor's Snowman — It Came Back for Revenge
“THE SNOWMAN” by Scott Donnelly In a quiet suburban neighborhood, Danny wakes to a snowy surprise, hoping for a day off school to play in the winter wonderland. But a rivalry brews between his family and the seemingly perfect Barlows across the street. A failed attempt at building a snowman…
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GINGER’S GINGERBREAD DISASTER: A Family Recipe With a Terrifying Secret
When a mysterious voice whispers from her family's secret ingredient and promises her victory in the holiday baking competition, Ginger ignores her mother's warning — and discovers some recipes come with consequences. Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at...
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The Christmas Curse That Takes the Men in My Family
Thirty years ago, Eric watched his 40-year-old father walk out to meet a group of carolers and never came back. Now it's Christmas Eve, and Eric just turned 40 himself. | “Silent Night” by Scott Donnelly #MicroTerrors Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at...
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The SCARIEST Thanksgiving Story Ever Told for Kids
Grandma Mimi sends her grandchildren into the woods on a turkey hunt to avenge her beloved dog Bark-Man, but the kids have no idea what kind of turkeys are really waiting for them out there. | “THE TURKEY HUNT” by Scott Donnelly Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our...
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The Real Reason You Can't Stop Humming Christmas Songs
When a young boy finds himself unable to stop singing Jingle Bells no matter how hard he tries, his mother reveals a disturbing explanation for why Christmas carols become so impossibly stuck in people's heads. “Lyrical Velcro” by Fionna Cosgrove Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games...
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“Frankenstein’s New Butt” and Other Scary Stories Written By Kids! #MicroTerrors
“The Creepy Doll” by Joey Sweet, age 9 “The Fish” by Mad Alexander, age 10 “Frankenstein’s New Butt” by Millie, age 6 Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels…
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LISTENER TERRORS (November 01, 2025) #MicroTerrors
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com! Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice…
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About this show
Welcome to "Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids", where it’s always the spooky season – full of chills, thrills, and spine-tingling spooks! MICRO TERRORS™ are family-friendly frights for those ages 8 and up. And while our stories are for younger ears, we are still talking about things that go bump in the night, and some children may not be able to handle what others can. Parental consent is recommended. Visit us online at http://MicroTerrors.com
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