TFD: Sleep With The Lights On

Most ghost stories come with a theory. People say it’s the spirit of someone who died in the house… or the echo of a tragedy that refuses to fade. Sometimes there’s a name attached to the haunting, a face from the past, or a piece of history that helps explain why something might still be lingering long after the living have moved on.But not every haunting comes with an explanation. Sometimes the activity starts in a completely ordinary place. A quiet home. A small apartment. A building that has no dark history, no violent past, nothing that should leave behind a ghost. And yet something begins moving… knocking… watching. Something that doesn’t seem tied to the location at all.Tonight we’re looking at two cases that investigators still struggle to explain. No clear cause. No confirmed hoax. Just a long list of events that shouldn’t have been possible… and the people who were forced to live through them.We'll see you on the inside…STORY TIME STAMPS:4:00 - STORY 1: The South Shields Poltergeist14:40 - STORY 2: The Dybbuk Box30:18 - STORY 3: The Most Unexplainable Haunting Of All Time-----Our flagship paranormal podcast, The Freaky Deaky, will be rebranded to Tall Tale Social Club this Summer. All new episodes in may will fall under that banner. Sleep With The Lights On will not be affected by this change. Follow on Social Media for Updates: @freakydeakypod Merch: www.thefreakydeaky.com/storeCult: www.talltalesocialclub.com

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----Tonight we unpack two terrifying true tales of cursed souvenirs and Phantom Hitchhikers in Volume 41 of Sleep With The Lights On!You ever bring something home that didn’t belong to you? I don’t mean a stranger’s umbrella or a borrowed book—I’m talking about the other kind of baggage (No, not emotional baggage either). The sort you can’t see, but you feel in your bones. A chill in the hallway that wasn’t there yesterday. The sound of something breathing just beyond your bedroom door. These are the stories of people who walked into something strange… and it walked out with them.Tonight’s tales aren’t about places that are haunted—they’re about people who are. Two souls caught in the wake of something dark, something old, something patient. Maybe they made a wrong turn. Maybe they touched the wrong object. Maybe they just looked too long into the shadows. Either way… what they brought home refused to let go.We'll see you on the inside…STORY TIME STAMPS:2:47 - STORY 1: The Vessel12:20 - STORY 2: The Appalachian Hitchhiker_____________________________________________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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode, or dial the FRIGHTLINE and leave us a Voicemail at 801-997-0051! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----Buckle up for a healthy dose of weird as we unpack two haunted house stories too disturbing to ignore. Featuring a house that allegedly bleeds, Satan's IKEA Table & A Spritz of Eau de Ghost (for good measure).Here's the thing, not all hauntings scream for attention. Some slip through the cracks—quiet, calculated, and deeply personal. In this episode of Sleep With The Lights On, we explore two true stories of homes that seemed to breathe on their own. First, a modest English maisonette that bled without reason—human blood on the walls, wet handprints on the ceiling, and a dining table that smolders from the inside.Then, a college rental where sleep paralysis runs rampant, game consoles play themselves, and a choking cloud of old lady perfume signals that something unseen has entered the room.These aren’t just ghost stories—they’re warnings. Tales of places that didn't want to be lived in… or never wanted their secrets disturbed. So if you're alone tonight, maybe leave the lights on. Because sometimes the scariest thing about a haunted house… is that it might just be waiting for the right opportunity to reveal itself to you..We'll see you on the inside…STORY TIME STAMPS:4:10 - STORY 1: The House That Bled13:56 - STORY 2: Perfume of the Unseen_____________________________________________

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----Welcome back to SWTLO! Something Followed Him Out of The Woods, and you'll never guess what it was. In Volume 39, We're Diving Into 2 True Paranormal Encounters of Eerie experiences from unforgiving forests.The forest is a place where time bends, where shadows move just beyond the edge of your vision, and where the ordinary world slips quietly away. You might think a walk through the woods will bring calm and peace, but sometimes the trees hold darker secrets—secrets that reach out and pull you into something you can’t explain.Tonight, we travel from the dense, whispering forests of Massachusetts to the murky swamps of South Carolina, following two very different yet equally unsettling encounters. One man steps into a forest and vanishes for hours, returning with no memory of where he’s been—and a lingering sense that something followed him home. The other is a swamp where a creature, half man and half reptile, prowls the shadows—its glowing eyes watching, waiting, striking fear into anyone foolish enough to cross its path.So if you ever find yourself lost among the trees or hearing strange noises in the dark, remember: some forests don’t want you to leave. And some things that dwell within don’t want to be seen—only felt.We'll see you on the inside...STORY TIME STAMPS:4:11 - STORY 1: The Missing Time Incident (Freetown-Fall River State Forest, MA)14:19 - STORY 2: The Lizard Man of Scape Ore Swamp (Lee County, South Carolina)-------------------------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 other Thursday wherever you get your favorite paranormal podcasts!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode, or dial the FRIGHTLINE and leave us a Voicemail at 801-997-0051! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----In Volume 38 of SWTLO we're covering one of our favorite topics, but one question remains: Is it truly Sleep Paralysis...Or Something Much Worse? Join us as we unpack Two chilling true stories of midnight visitors, shadows that whisper your name, and encounters too real to dismiss as sleep paralysis.You’ve heard the term before—sleep paralysis. A strange glitch of the mind that wakes the body too early or too late. Doctors call it harmless. An illusion. A chemical hiccup. And maybe that’s true—But…then again, maybe it's not.Maybe sometimes what you see in that frozen moment… is seeing you back. Maybe you wake to find something waiting—at the foot of your bed, in the corner of your room, pressing its weight into your chest like it belongs there. And when you finally move again, it’s gone… but never forgotten.Tonight, we’re looking into two cases that were passed off as sleep paralysis by those who weren’t there to experience the terror first-hand. But those who lived it—they know better. These weren’t dreams. And they weren’t alone.We'll see you on the inside…STORY TIME STAMPS:5:51 - STORY 1: Let Me In20:08 - STORY 2: The Night Visitor _____________________________________________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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode, or dial the FRIGHTLINE and leave us a Voicemail at 801-997-0051! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----TL:DR - Real Horror Stories featuring a tenant in Japan that found a door that shouldn't exist, and a resident living in a shady part of town receives phantom knocks at the door every day at 3:15 am. There are places in your home you never expect to feel fear — Most nights, those spaces mean nothing. But on rare occasions, they become stage and spotlight for something… watching. Something waiting for you to notice.Tonight, we pull back the veil on stories that unfold within the so-called safety of our own walls — tales of things that knock when no one is there, or hide behind locked doors that were never supposed to open. Whatever you believe about ghosts or the unexplained, these stories will leave you checking the locks twice… and maybe leaving a light on in the hallway.STORY TIME STAMPS:3:52 - STORY 1: The Vanishing Knocker 15:41 - STORY 2: The Locked Door Incident ------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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode, or dial the FRIGHTLINE and leave us a Voicemail at 801-997-0051! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----Welcome back to Sleep With The Lights On! To kick off the new season of SWTLO with Haunted Dolls You Should FEAR! We're back, and better than ever (except for the camera focusing malfunction that isn't fixed until Vol. 39. Sorry bout that.)There’s something about a child’s toy — the glassy stare of a doll, the eternal grin of a puppet, the way they always seem to be watching even when no one’s around. We tell ourselves it’s just the design. Just cheap plastic molded into something cheerful. But sometimes... the smile doesn’t feel so friendly. Sometimes a toy isn’t just a toy. And sometimes... your child’s imaginary friend isn’t imaginary at all.Tonight, we step into rooms that haven't changed in decades. Rooms with toys still resting where they were last played with. We’ll open the lid on old toy boxes that were never meant to be opened. And if you hear whispering in the shadows when the story ends — don’t worry. It’s probably just your imagination. Probably.We'll see you on the inside…STORY TIME STAMPS:3:27 - STORY 1: Charlie On The Shelf15:10 - STORY 2: Letta Me Out: Letta The Haunted Doll------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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode, or dial the FRIGHTLINE and leave us a Voicemail at 801-997-0051! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----There are moments in time, caught in the eerie silence of a farmhouse, the hum of a subway, or the innocence of a childhood game, where the fabric of our world seems to warp, bending into shapes we cannot fathom.What lurks in these shadows, these brief, unsettling breaches where time and space conspire to confuse and bewilder? It's as if the very essence of our existence whispers secrets, only to snatch them back into the ether, leaving us with nothing but the chilling echo of something... other.------TIME STAMPS:3:04 - STORY 1: Stone Tape Glitch 8:13 - STORY 2: The Subway Glitch13:41 - STORY 3: Hide and Never Seek------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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠⁠-----A familiar van, a ghostly doppelgänger, or an encounter with one's namesake from another life—all these moments whisper of a world where the lines between past, present, and possibility blur into obscurity.In these fleeting instants, we are reminded that the universe might just be a tapestry of infinite threads, where the echo of a loved one, the apparition of oneself, or the meeting of a mirrored soul can cross paths in the most unexpected of ways, leaving us to ponder the mysteries that weave through our existence.We'll see you on the inside…——TIME STAMPS:2:30 - STORY 1: The VW Van6:53 - STORY 2: The Curious Classmate11:54 - STORY 3: Toss A Coin To Your Brother-----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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here:⁠ Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast⁠-----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 Peeper17:08 - STORY 3: The Witch's Ring-----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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Loving Sleep With The Lights On? Be sure to check out our main show, The Freaky Deaky (Click the 'More Like This' tab) with over 270 Hour Long Episodes and FILLED with Terror, Tickles and Tangents just like Sleep With The Lights On, with 2 new episodes a month.Or Click Here: Listen to The Freaky Deaky Podcast-----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 Bud12:07 - STORY 2: The Grave Robbers16:52 - STORY 3: The 3D Shadow-----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!Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

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. ----- TIME STAMPS: 2:54 - STORY #1: The Roommate 8:52 - STORY #2: The Demon 18:31 - STORY #3: Voice In The Corner ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠ 

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 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠ 

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 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠ 

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 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠ 

Welcome back to Sleep With The Lights On! Christian and I dive into some of our favorite stories, stories surrounding witchcraft! Folks, if we have any practicing witches out there that would like to come on the show, please reach out! There are places in this world where darkness lingers, where ancient rites and forbidden practices twist the very fabric of reality. Behind closed doors, in the dead of night, what lies beyond is drawn to those who dare to reach into the unknown. A single mistake—a ritual half-completed, a deal struck in desperation—can invite something far more sinister than we can imagine. A shadow creeping from under the bed, a figure standing in the doorway, or a silent, watching presence that vanishes without a trace—there are entities beyond our understanding that we have no business tempting. However, even in the midst of countless red flags, one thing remains painfully clear: humans are inherently curious at heart.. We’ll see you on the inside… ----- Despise lighthearted banter, but love true paranormal horror stories? Chill out, and enjoy these time stamps: 2:50 - STORY 1: The Eye 10:41 - STORY 2: Under The Bed 18:52 - STORY 3: The Cat & The Cult ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

The Doppelgänger. A shadowy reflection of yourself. An entity that exists not in the realm of mirrors, but in the fabric of reality itself. This is the essence of the doppelgänger, a spectral double that walks among us, unseen yet deeply unsettling. Lore whispers that these ghostly twins are harbingers of misfortune, appearing in the periphery of our lives to mimic our every move. They are the silent echoes of our existence, their presence often foretold by an unshakable sense of dread and an inexplicable chill that runs down the spine. Throughout history, tales of doppelgängers have haunted the human imagination, weaving through cultures and eras with a common thread of eerie familiarity. Some say they are omens, portents of death or disaster, arriving unbidden to warn of impending doom. Others believe they are malevolent spirits, intent on sowing confusion and fear. Whether glimpsed in a fleeting moment or encountered in a disorienting face-to-face, these phantom doubles challenge our perception of identity and reality, leaving us to question what separates the self from its shadow. Welcome back to Sleep With the Lights On. We'll see you on the inside. Love Paranormal Horror Stories, but have a strange distaste for lighthearted banter? Rest your doom scrolling eyes, friend. These time stamps are for you: 6:52 - STORY 1: Doppelgänger Sister 16:00 - STORY 2: McDoppelgänger 24:00 - STORY 3: Boyfriend (By Justin Bieber)… ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠⁠ 

Mimic spirits are eerie entities known for their unsettling ability to imitate the voices and appearances of the living. They thrive in places where the veil between the realms is thin, often haunting basements, attics, and isolated cabins. These spirits are not merely echoes of the past but active tricksters, using their powers to sow confusion and fear. They can replicate the exact tones and inflections of your loved ones, fooling even the most discerning ear. Their presence is often signaled by unexplained footsteps, shadows that shouldn't be there, or the sudden appearance of a familiar figure in an unfamiliar place. And tonight, 3 people share their unfortunate experiences encountering these entities first hand. We'll see you on the inside.. ------- TIME STAMPS: 3:04 - STORY 1: The Basement Dweller 8:50 - STORY 2: O Brother, Where Art Thou? 15:09 - STORY 3: The Creepiest Cabin in Montana.. ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠⁠@freakydeakypod⁠⁠ 

*DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this episode are personal beliefs. Don't get pissy if they don't 100% align with your own. Christian and I have vastly different beliefs when it comes to Witchcraft, Paganism, Spirituality and Religion. You know this. Above all else, this is a comedy podcast, so chill... Different opinions are great, and we love hearing everyones thoughts in the comments. If the world absolutely needs to hear your opinion on this, just keep it civil.* ;) In this weeks episode, we uncover the chilling reality of unsuspecting souls who brought home items harboring more than meets the eye, transforming their lives into waking nightmares. Imagine, if you will, acquiring an innocuous mannequin, a seemingly delightful gift, or a prized car, only to find yourself ensnared in a web of malevolent forces, shifting your life into complete chaos. Strange odors, terrifying dreams, and relentless misfortune become the new reality for those who dared to possess these haunted items. What sinister energies lie dormant within these everyday objects, waiting to unleash chaos upon the unsuspecting? Are these tales of haunted acquisitions nothing more than mere coincidence and the work of overactive imaginations? Or is there something far more malevolent at play? We'll see you on the inside.. ----- Love Paranormal Experience Stories, but Hate Banter? Feast your eyes on these sweet sweet time stamps: 5:16 - STORY 1: The Cursed Mannequin 16:27 - STORY 2: Haunted Tarot Cards 30:22 - STORY 3: The Cursed Red Camaro ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the stillness of the night, when shadows deepen and silence grows heavy, there are moments when reality frays and something dark slips through the seams. These are the times when an innocent walk home can twist into a relentless pursuit by a spectral figure with glowing red eyes, more wild than your worst nightmare. It is when you find yourself tiptoeing through the hallways of your own home, only to witness the sinister click of a light switch as if an unseen presence lies in wait for the opportunity to toy with your sanity. There are whispers of the dead that refuse to rest, like an uncle taken too soon, reappearing not as a memory, but as a harbinger of dread. In these harrowing encounters, the air grows ever colder, and the familiar transforms into the unknown. These are the moments that haunt us, leaving an indelible mark, reminding us that there is a realm just beyond our comprehension, lurking just out of sight, waiting for the dark to reclaim its dominion. Welcome back to Sleep With The Lights On, we'll see you on the inside.. ----- Hate Banter, but Love Paranormal Scary Stories? Enjoy these time stamps: STORY 1 - 1:47 STORY 2 - 8:27 STORY 3 - 13:36 ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the heart of every home lies a pulse, a life beyond its walls, where echoes of the past refuse to fade. In one quiet neighborhood, a child’s innocent deliveries to a friendly neighbor became a chilling introduction to the supernatural. Then there are those aged dwellings, where the air is thick with history and sorrow. In one such house, the laughter of invisible children fills the night, and an old woman's spectral gaze unnerves even the bravest of hearts. For some, it’s the lingering touch of a departed relative, felt in the pull of a jacket or the strange, cold pressure in the air, reminding us that the space between our world and the next is not as thick as we’d like to believe. Each home, a silent witness to stories untold, whispers of the unseen, waiting in the shadows. We'll see you on the inside. ----- Love true horror stories, but not a fan of tangents, and generally having a spooky ghost time? Don't worry, click the time stamps below to be taken directly to each story (also, chill, y'know?) TIME STAMPS: STORY 1: The House Guest - 3:18 STORY 2: The Greek Revival - 8:33 STORY 3: I Walked Through It - 17:48 ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Folks welcome back to yet another fun filled episode of Sleep With The Lights On. In todays episode, three haunting encounters blur the line between belief and fear. On a desolate road, two siblings catch sight of a Wendigo, a creature both swift and unnatural, leaving them questioning the boundaries of the world they know. In the dead of night, a child witnesses a spectral figure watching over their sleeping mother, a guardian angel cloaked in unsettling familiarity, shrouded in a silent terror that lingers long after dawn. Meanwhile, in a room engulfed by shadowy figures, a whispered exchange in an unknown tongue binds a soul to an enigmatic entity known only as the Hat Man, leaving behind a lingering sense of both calm and foreboding. Comment below your favorite story from today's episode. Do you believe in the hat man? Ever seen a Wendigo? Are guardian angels real? Give us your thoughts! ----- Do you find yourself easily angered by lighthearted banter, and the subsequent tangents they yield? Fear Not (but also lighten up, you know?), time stamps that lead directly to each story can be found below. STORY TIME STAMPS: 4:26 - STORY 1: Wendigo, Wheredyago? 9:33 - STORY 2: Guardian Angel Mom 16:02 - STORY 3: The Wholesome Hat Man ------ Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Welcome friends, to yet another episode of Sleep With The Lights On. In todays tales, we will once again be your curator's of the curious as we take a peek into a boarding school haunted by phantom foot steps and voices of the long departed. An amateur ghost hunters skepticism is shattered by an unseen force, and in a Mexican household, a family faces the terror of chaos unleashed by dark magic and witchcraft, culminating in a desperate struggle against a malevolent presence that defies rational explanation. What do you think, is witchcraft real? Can witchcraft physically harm you? Do witches REALLY fly on brooms? If yes, comment below "Yes, witchcraft is real" if no, comment below "Yes, witchcraft is real.." (got em). Have you ever felt a ghost try to go full Swayze on you? ----- Do you find yourself easily angered by lighthearted banter, and the subsequent tangents they yield? Fear Not (but also lighten up, you know?), time stamps that lead directly to each story can be found below. STORY TIME STAMPS: 05:10 - STORY 1: Ghost Hunter Gets Got 10:24 - STORY 2: Locked in the Library 14:50 - STORY 3: Mmmyesofcourse, Real Magic ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the depths of our existence, mysteries lurk, beckoning with whispers of the unknown. One faces an elevator teeming with spectral passengers, offering an eerie invitation. Another encounters the elusive Hat Man, a harbinger of unease straddling the line between dreams and reality. And in the quiet of night, a figure stands bedside, a silent witness to a tragedy echoing across dimensions. These fleeting encounters leave only questions, stirring the soul with a chilling reminder of the unseen forces that shape our reality.. Welcome back to another episode of Sleep With The Lights On! Well see you on the inside. ----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 2:13 - The Elevator 8:08 - You Invited Me In (The Hat Man) 20:42 - An Astral Oddity ----- 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the twilight of the unknown lies a plane of existence where malevolence lurks. From the haunted halls of Poasttown Elementary School to the sanctum of a teenage slumber, specters of the past weave tales of terror. A photographer's lens captures whispers of evil, as a malevolent spirit leaves its mark, a harbinger of darkness in the Ohio night. In the corridors of history, echoes of the past resonate, revealing the chilling embrace of the supernatural. From the phantom grasp of a shadowy figure to the pale visage of a ghostly child, there are moments in this life where a thinning veil is tangible. As the Chocolate Ghost of Key West's Banyan Resort roams, stealing sweets and stirring souls, one question remains: does sleep paralysis unlock the door to the beyond, where the spirits of the dead linger, waiting to be seen? Welcome back to another episode of Sleep With the Lights On. We’ll see you on the inside. ------- STORY TIME STAMPS: 3:09 - The Malevolent Spirit & Film Film Film Film 9:52 - Some Light Reading Material 16:46 - The Chocolate Ghost ------ 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

When showing vacant houses, you're bound to run into your fair share of jump scares. Squatters, Rodents, Black Mold to name a few. Well, this week we're taking a look into first hand terrifying paranormal accounts of Realtor's that got way more than they bargained for while showing prospective clients houses for sale. From a waterfront property haunted by a spectral soirée to a Nashville bungalow ensnared by an unseen presence, these realtors learned the hard way that long after the doors to an open house are closed, sometimes, something sinister lingers. In abandoned homes and historic dwellings alike, echoes of the past guide unsuspecting homebuyers on a journey fraught with uncertainty. And this is where our story begins. We’ll see you on the inside. ----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 2:36 - Party in the Basement 8:45 - A Warm Welcome 14:15 - Justin Fox ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In this weeks Sleep With The Lights On, cops share creepy otherworldly paranormal experiences that they faced while on the force in this extension of Police & The Paranormal. In the eerie twilight of fate, a man finds himself gripped by inexplicable premonitions in a quiet parking lot. Armed and vigilant, he feels an ominous tension building, only to escape unscathed moments before tragedy strikes. Was it mere chance or the hand of a guardian angel guiding his steps? Meanwhile, across the city, law enforcement officers observe a peculiar phenomenon: clusters of distress calls, seemingly orchestrated by unseen forces. Streets once dormant awaken to chaos before returning to silence. Is this nothing more than a coincidence or the subtle machinations of a darker power? In the midnight realm where myth and reality collide, the boundary between coincidence and cosmic intervention grows ever thinner. We’ll see you on the inside. --- STORY TIME STAMPS: 3:37 - Parking Lot Premonitions 12:55 - Spiritual Warfare Confirmed? 36:50 - Beautiful Paint Job by Will Ferrell --- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the dim light of the campfire, shadows dance around an old man as he recounts tales of the inexplicable, tales that whisper of things beyond the realm of understanding. He speaks of nights thick with dread, of moments when the very air crackles with an unfamiliar energy, and of encounters that defy reason. Each story woven with threads of fear and uncertainty, each tale a glimpse into a world we have no business in knowing. And as the fire crackled and popped, casting flickering shadows upon the faces of those who listened, it was as though the very boundary between reality and the unknown had dissipated, leaving only the chilling truth that some mysteries are not meant to be unraveled, some encounters are better left unexplored. We'll see you on the inside. --- STORY TIME STAMPS: 2:54 - Tap Tap on the Window 8:50 - Sheep to the Slaughter 15:53 - Campfire Confessions --- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Today, we delve into the shadowy corners of the human experience as we unravel 3 vastly different stories, each one more unsettling than the last. We touch on a seemingly unremarkable nightlight that harbors way more than meets the eye, and leaves an impression on our storyteller that lasts a lifetime. We cover a story from war torn Laos during the Secret War, wherein a family hiding in the cave systems, is met with a familiar voice in the dark of night that leads to a tragic disappearance shrouded in mystery that they'll never recovered from. However, Our tale begins in the seemingly ordinary confines of a single wide trailer, in a story that is sure to leave you hoping for a paranormal explanation, because the alternative would somehow be even more terrifying… We’ll see you on the inside. ----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 4:32 - I'm Back For You.. 11:37 - The Boy Under the House 17:40 - Red Balloon Night Light ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the twilight realm between dreams and reality, three stories emerge. Each creepier than the last. A girl’s spectral presence transcends the boundary between life and death, with a haunting whisper that echoes through the corridors of a dream-turned-nightmare. Then, in a house steeped in familial warmth, the chilling laughter of unseen children weaves through the air, an unnerving soundtrack to a nightmarish revelation. The laughter crescendos, morphing into a cacophony that defies explanation. As the protagonist attempts to escape the clutches of this supernatural torment, unseen hands manifest, thwarting any retreat. Lastly, within the desolate confines of a Wisconsin home, the mundane collides with the inexplicable. A peculiar crawl space, a portal between siblings’ bedrooms, conceals more than mere mysteries. Whimpers in the night lead to the discovery of the ajar door, revealing a presence that falls just outside the boundaries of logic. We’ll see you on the inside. ----- TIME STAMPS: 4:07 - Shhh… 9:34 - Crying & Laughing 16:43 - The Crawlspace Door ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Folks, welcome back to Sleep With The Lights on Volume 10! We're diving into the nitty gritty freaky deaky side of Ouija Boards in this weeks episode. We've got tales of self proclaimed mediums dabbling with things they shouldn't, leading to intrusive thoughts, and demonic oppression. We also make a stop here in beautiful Alaska wherein a group of teenagers dare a spirit to reveal it's power, which leads to a very unfortunate end for an unsuspecting rabbit. RIP lil fella. If you're a fan of true Paranormal Stories, Be sure to subscribe for fresh episodes of Sleep With The Lights on Every Other FRIDAY! ----- STORY TIMESTAMPS: 4:09 - Roger's Mom is PISSED 9:22 - The Ouija & The Rabbit 16:14 - Demonic Oppression & The Not My Dad ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Welcome back to Sleep With The Lights On! We've got some doozies in store for you this week where we dive into a grandparents terminally haunted home, a bookcase that's rampaged by what we can only assume is an illiterate ghost, and the spirit of an angry blonde wreaks havoc on a college student's new trailer.. Y'know, classic stuff, as always. ----- STORY TIMESTAMPS: 2:10 - My Grandparent's House 9:19 - Bookcase Boogie 17:26 - Blind Rage of an Angry Blonde ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Amidst the haunted confines of a dwelling that reeks of paranormal malevolence, an unholy symphony of creaking floorboards and disembodied whispers can be heard haunting the living. Rooms echo with the spectral footsteps of those who once walked this earthly plane, and the air is thick with a palpable discomfort that defies logical explanation. Those who dare to call it home find themselves ensnared in a nightmarish tapestry woven by forces beyond comprehension, and the haunted history of the dwelling takes root in the very fabric of its own walls. Happy New Year, and Welcome back to Sleep With the Lights On. In today’s episode we’ll be immersing ourselves in tales of armless apparitions, demonic possession and terrifyingly haunted homes. ----- STORY TIMESTAMPS: 3:29 - Burnt Hair & Attic Stairs 8:55 - The Edge of Demonic Possession 19:35 - A Horrifyingly Haunted Home ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

In the dim-lit corridors of the supernatural, mirrors stand as veiled portals to realms beyond our understanding. These reflective panes, whispering secrets to those who dare gaze into their depths, echo with the ancient curses of folklore. Legends tell of vengeful spirits trapped within, yearning to break free and cast their malevolence upon the living. Each reflection, a distorted dance of shadows, hides the sinister specters that lurk just beyond the surface—a ghastly parade of phantoms bound to mirrors as if shackled by an unseen force. But beware, for the mirror’s deceit goes beyond the visual. It mirrors not just our appearance, but our fears, desires, and the darkest recesses of our souls. In the twilight zone where reality and the supernatural intertwine, these mirrors become gateways to the macabre. As the night descends, they beckon, enticing those who dare to question their own reflections, pulling them into a distorted reality where the line between the living and the dead blurs, and the echoes of whispered curses resonate in the eternal darkness. In today's episode we'll be gazing deep into stories where mirrors hold much more than just our own reflections, as we dive into terrifying true accounts of haunted mirrors. We'll see you on the inside. ----- STORY TIMESTAMPS: 2:41 - Don’t Move The Mirror 10:51 - The Antique Oval Mirror 16:35 - Bedside Mirror Mayhem ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Fear, ladies and gentlemen, often begins in the heart of childhood. It’s a universal dread, as old as time itself. But what happens when the night falls and the world is shrouded in darkness? Ordinary objects transform into ghastly phantasms, waiting to prey upon your deepest fears. That seemingly innocuous pile of laundry on the chair morphs into a ravenous monster, yearning to devour your dreams as you slumber. The hoodie, hanging from your door’s hook, contorts into the shape of the infamous Hat Man - a spectral figure that haunts your every moment, plotting to whisk you away from all you hold dear, into an eternal abyss. The toll of the dark, my friends, can be relentless, especially on young minds. Most conquer their fears as they mature, but what if that dread never wanes? What if, with the passage of time, the terror only grows, manifesting even in the stark light of day, when you should be safe? It’s within this eerie confluence of reality and nightmares that our tale unfurls. The haunting begins not just when the lights go out, but when the sun shines bright - and that is where our story begins. ------------------ STORY TIME STAMPS: 3:28 - This Haunted House 14:41 - The Buried House 22:45 - The Man at the Front Door ------------------

Well, you made it. What a week, amirite? In this week's episode of Sleep With The Lights On, we dive into yet another creepy Doppelgänger story, and an unsettling ghost of a grandpa that that watches you use the restroom in the middle of the night. Classic, but before ALL of that, we get into quite possibly one of the creepiest stories we've ever come across..  ----- TIME STAMPS: 4:04 - IT 9:52 - It Kinda Looks Like Dad... 14:57 - 3 Hours in the Bathroom (Not Pooing) 15:24 - I Think Christian is Bored 21:01 - Christian Sneezes or Something ----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Welcome back, friends, for yet another episode of Sleep With The Lights On. In today's video, Christian and I dive into some truly spine tingling tales about touching Shadow People, Doppelgängers in the Doorway, and close things out with a terrifying story of one man's nightmarish experiences while living in a haunted apartment. -----TIME STAMPS:2:50 - I Touched a Shadow Person9:19 - It Was Me, But Not Me16:42 - Broken Mirror Nightmare27:23 - Ramblings of a Cranky Old Man----- Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Hello friends, welcome to a most peculiar intersection of reality and the unknown. On this chilling Halloween (2023) edition of Sleep With The Lights On, we gather not to trick or treat, but to unravel true ghost stories & paranormal experiences that defy explanation and plunge us into the depths of the supernatural. Prepare yourselves, for you have entered the realm of the unexplained, the domain of shadowy apparitions and inexplicable phenomena. Tonight, we embark on a harrowing journey into the darkest corners of existence, where ordinary people come face to face with the extraordinary—and where nightmares become reality. I invite you to join us as we delve into the abyss of terrifying true stories and paranormal encounters, for this is a Halloween special like no other…in the sense that we look ridiculous, and it's obviously Halloween themed, everything else is pretty much the exact same.. So, close your closet doors, draw the curtains, keep your head lamp handy, and dawn your favorite fleece lined hoodie, for the veil between the living and the beyond has grown thin, and the tales we unveil tonight are sure to send shivers down your spine. We'll see you on the inside.. ------TIME STAMPS:3:34 - The Old Apartment10:37 - The Mysterious Highway Cryptid18:11 - Mount Shasta & The Robed Chanting Cult------ Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠[email protected]⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠ 

Step into the shadowy realm with a veil between living and the dead grows thin and the line between reality and Nightmare becomes blurred. Join us as we plunge head first into the icy depths of true bone-chilling tales that will be sure to haunt your dreams. Ordinary People recount their encounters with a supernatural from encounters with malevolent spirits to inexplicable phenomena that defy all rational explanation. Be warned these are not your typical bedtime stories, oh no, what you're about to hear are the Eerie Whispers emanating from closet doors left opened and dark corners of the room that the light never seems to touch. A beckoning from the dark recesses of bedrooms and hallways just like yours. These first-hand accounts may leave you questioning your own grasp on reality and what lies Beyond in a plane of existence that's perhaps a little too close for comfort sleep with the lights on for you never know what might be lurking in the shadows. ------TIME STAMPS:0:00 - Opening Monologue2:00 - Story #1: Old Lady of the Graveyard8:53 - Story #2: The Man in the Road18:07 - Story #3: The Basement Peach Demon------ Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from The Freaky Deaky, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday. 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! Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to [email protected] to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates @freakydeakypod