New Chilling Tales narrator Otis Jiry brings this tale by Craig Groshek to life with his 15+ years of voiceover experience. Listen as he tells the tale of an old man and his young son, who live alone in the rural countryside in some very depressing conditions following the death of the boy’s mother. The boy, with no friends and ... Read More »
Category Archives: Original Stories
Man-Eater (MoonRaven animated film)
Voiceover artist Jonathan Jones narrates this well-produced original tale from the mind of writer Craig Groshek, which centers on a farmer named Richard Mayes and his wife, who is about to give birth to a son. From the beginning, they both know something is wrong, for the baby is growing exponentially and eating far more than is typical. Once the ... Read More »
Sickly Sweet
This story marks the debut of new Chilling Tales narrator Matthew Swift. Please give him a warm welcome. In this twisted tale, a 20-year-old man moves in opposite of a seemingly nice girl named Amanda Robinson. Amanda is fantastic, except for two unsettling things: she always carries peppermint candies in her pockets and offers them up freely, but never eats ... Read More »
The Tale of Robert Elm
This epic tale by author Cyrus Reymond tells of a man who gets into a fight with a significant other, which results in his taking a walk into the countryside of rural Iowa, only to find himself in very unusual circumstances. It’s a great read. If you’d like to see it narrated, contact us today! If there is enough interest, ... Read More »
Bulbs
Emma Froh narrates this tale, adapted by Craig Groshek, about a person who returns home from a business trip to find every light bulb in their home unscrewed just enough so that they won’t turn on. There are no other signs of a break-in. What would you do in such a situation? If you’re interested in seeing the original version ... Read More »
Getting Away
This tale was heavily adapted by author Craig Groshek from a story originally found on DeviantArt.com, as written by user BlueyedRED. When a teen grows tired of her parents’ nagging, she retreats to her garage for some peace and quiet. Soon, however, she is joined by some curious – and welcome – visitors. Before long, the idea of “getting away ... Read More »
The Strangest Security Tape I’ve Ever Seen
The owner of a convenience store in rural Pennsylvania suspects his employee Jeremy is stealing motor oil during his shifts and plots to catch him on camera. He pays another employee under the table to watch the security camera footage in order to catch Jeremy in the act and bring him to justice. What the employee witnesses on the footage ... Read More »
When Your World Falls Apart
You know what is every parent’s worst nightmare? Losing their child. This tale follows Carol, a mother, who is coping with the disappearance of her six-year-old son Norman. Narrated by David Cummings of the No Sleep Podcast, and written by Anton Scheller, this tale, which rings of truth, will leave you unsettled and unable to forget that, sometimes, the worst ... Read More »
News From the Front
Emma Froh narrates this tale as written by one of our very own narrators, Steven Long. A World War-era army wife is left alone when her husband Paul is called to duty overseas. She grows afraid of the everyday noises in her own home after his long absence. However, everything changes when Paul miraculously reappears, apparently relieved of his duties ... Read More »
Summer’s Mask
Word to the wise: do not read the following story (or listen to it!) if you are already scared of the woods, or of trees, camping…or masks. If you have a camping trip coming up, this tale of a group of friends who pitch a tent in a clearing and go on a hike, only to find a box hidden ... Read More »
The Soul Game
Welcome to Chilling Tales For Dark Nights our newest narrator – Emma Froh! Emma’s stories have been featured here before, narrated by our other voiceover artists, but this is her first appearance as a narrator. In this mesmerizing tale narrated by Emma Froh, author Christopher Bloodworth introduces us to an unnamed mother and her son Jesse. Life is normal until ... Read More »
The Tapping Next Door
Jonathan Jones narrates this first-person psychological tale of terror by author Georgia Brandon, about a man living alone in an apartment, who is kept awake at night by the noises emanating from his neighbor’s apartment. His paper-thin walls do nothing to soften the banging…or the tapping…the desperate, pleading tapping, which seems to beg for his attention. Who…or what…is trying to ... Read More »
The Man That Ate Newborns
A man, scorned by his ex, plots to steal the newborn child that she had with another man – at any cost. This original story by Mr. Al Bruno III is narrated by none other than the one and only Mr. Creepypasta himself. Please welcome him to Chilling Tales For Dark Nights as he narrates this submission from one of ... Read More »
Curfew
Keenon Brevik voices this tale written by author Craig Groshek, about a hopelessly stubborn man whose very stubbornness leads to his untimely disappearance. The story was produced as an entry into the Wisconsin Public Radio “flash fiction” horror writing contest in October 2012. To see/hear more of Keenon Brevik, check out his YouTube channel here. Curfew Source: Chilling Tales For Dark ... Read More »
Don’t Go Near the Old Ash Tree (Animated Horror Film)
A wonderfully short and haunting tale of a little girl, her mother and a lone tree out in a field which would be better off left alone – written and produced by author Katy Towell. Her neighbor warned them, but everyone knows that meddling neighbors can’t be trusted. Right? Click here to check out Katy Towell’s published books! Don’t Go ... Read More »
Fear of Hue
In January 2012 the winner of a contest to promote Daniel Radcliffe’s new movie “The Woman in Black” was announced. Budding young writer, Nicola Torch, age 16, from Lancashire, England, beat 177 other haunting and harrowing tales to become the winning entry with her story “Fear of Hue.” The story is a classic tale of a haunting. As part of ... Read More »
Father McSweeny
Craig Groshek tells this short tale about an Irish parish priest named Father McSweeny, who was unpopular but respected in life and who died young, to the relief of many. But rather than rest in peace, Father McSweeny had other plans. Original story source: http://www.unexplained-mysteries.com/forum/lofiversion/index.php/t12596.html Father McSweeny Author: Anonymous Narrator: Craig Groshek Father McSweeny, an Irish priest, returned to the town ... Read More »
The Mirror
Today Jonathan Jones and Chilling Tales bring you something a bit different. This original short story by author Kayla Anderson, produced here with her kind permission, tells the tale of a girl left alone as her father went off to war. She is left to tend to a mirror in the basement of their home, tasked with cleaning it daily ... Read More »
Eugene
Narrator Kellie Fitzgerald brings to life another of author Charles Swain’s original tales of terror. In this macabre entry, you’ll meet a painter and his unlikely muse, an elderly man named Eugene. The struggling artist is having trouble with his latest piece. Just how far will he go to succeed? Listen to this fantastic short scary story to find out. ... Read More »
Pass It On
Steven Long tells this tale of the creepypasta genre about a not-at-all ominous photo of a pair of twins, which is distributed in chain letter fashion, with an unsettling twist and an ultimatum you would prefer not to receive. If you think you can escape the twins now, just remember, you’ve already seen the picture, so they’ve already seen you. ... Read More »