A woman receives disturbing VHS tapes in 'Yes/No,' mysterious treasures are discovered in Vermont in 'A Canister from the Ashes,' and a haunting presence unsettles a narrator in 'The Room Upstairs' in this chilling episode featuring multiple tales of terror.
The podcast discusses stories about terrifying treasures, fractured families, and touching terrors.
One takeaway is about a woman who receives anonymous VHS tapes and tries to solve the mystery while her brother's safety is at stake.
Another takeaway is about a man who moves into a rural house and uncovers a murder and an obsession with a checkered floor, leading to his descent into madness.
Deep dives
Woman Receives Mysterious VHS Tapes
A woman receives a series of anonymous VHS tapes in the mail. As she tries to solve the puzzle, her brother's disturbing images appear on the tapes, leading her to believe that he is in danger. She contacts the police and discovers a horrifying secret.
Haunted House with Checkered Floor
A man moves into a rural house with his wife, but strange dreams and mysterious occurrences begin to disturb their peace. As the man investigates the house's history, he learns of a murder and the previous owner's obsession with building a room with a checkered floor. The man's sanity begins to unravel, leading to a tragic outcome.
Terrifying Treasures in the Forest
A group of children explores a forest near their small town and discovers a burnt-out house with a mysterious treasure. They are chased away by a woman with burned and disfigured skin who claims ownership of the treasure. Years later, one of the children discovers the truth behind the horrifying encounter.
The Rabbit and the Haunted House
A man moves into an old house in the countryside while his wife is away. After finding a dead rabbit on his doorstep and experiencing strange dreams, the man begins to suspect that the house is haunted. He uncovers the disturbing history of the property and eventually has a terrifying encounter in the room with the checkered floor.
Misfortune and Mystery in a New House
A couple buys a new house in a rural area. The husband experiences strange occurrences and starts receiving anonymous notes with disturbing messages. He becomes increasingly paranoid and believes someone is in the house with him. Eventually, the couple is forced to abandon the house due to financial and psychological strain.
It's episode 07 of Season 11. On this week's show we have six tales about terrifying treasures, fractured families, and touching terrors.
"Yes/No"† written by Jon Grilz and performed by Nikolle Doolin & Dan Zappulla. (Story starts around 00:02:40)
"A Canister from the Ashes"† written by William Dalphin and performed by Kyle Akers & Erika Sanderson & Alexis Bristowe & Jeff Clement & Elie Hirschman. (Story starts around 00:18:00)
"The Room Upstairs"¤ written by Leo Harrison and performed by Mike DelGaudio & Tanja Milojevic. (Story starts around 00:30:15)
"The Baby Monitor"† written by E.Z. Morgan and performed by Mick Wingert & Nichole Goodnight & Erika Sanderson. (Story starts around 01:04:10)
"Fapper"† written by Alix Reeves and performed by Matthew Bradford & Kyle Akers & Dan Zappulla & Nichole Goodnight & Mary Murphy. (Story starts around 01:12:35)
"The Start of a Haunting"‡ written by Ashleigh Banks and performed by Jessica McEvoy & Atticus Jackson. (Story starts around 01:31:20)
