Get to the Lifeboats or Die Trying!

Tito thought the worst part of his morning was losing his beloved Burmese python, Shakira. He was wrong. When her severed head bit him in a final, venomous twitch, something inside him changed. His fevered body spasmed, his mind clouded, and soon, black bile was pouring from his mouth—right onto the lobsters bound for a luxury cruise. Now, aboard the Joyride, vacationers expecting paradise find themselves trapped in a floating nightmare. Passengers transform—moaning, hissing, their tongues flicking like snakes. As chaos erupts, a desperate stepdad must protect his family and fight to escape before the infection claims them all. Author: Dave Kavanaugh Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Set sail for terror as we dive into three chilling tales of remote island expeditions gone horribly wrong. From mysterious fogs that swallow entire crews to ancient curses waiting to be unearthed, these isolated paradises quickly become deadly traps. As explorers push the limits of discovery, they uncover horrors that were never meant to be disturbed. Each story takes you deeper into the unknown, where survival is uncertain, and escape feels impossible. Venture into the heart of isolation, where the sea hides secrets, and the land itself is a predator. Will anyone make it off the island alive? Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What begins as a peaceful drive to a secluded cabin turns into a nightmare for Charles and Hannah when their GPS leads them down an unmarked road deep in a dark, endless forest. As tensions rise and strange events unfold, they discover abandoned cars filled with skeletal remains, and something monstrous lurking in the shadows. With no way to escape and their relationship unraveling, they must confront the terrifying truth of the road that traps its victims forever. The deeper they go, the more they realize—some roads should never be traveled. Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the shadowy heart of Scotland lies a mystery waiting to unravel. Paranormal investigator Paul Barry has spent years chasing whispers of the otherworldly, but when a routine case at an ancient mansion reveals a sinister apparition, his life spirals into a chilling nightmare. From the fog-drenched castles of Scotland to the sun-scorched deserts of Arizona, Barry becomes the target of a cryptic entity—an envoy from a realm where death is merely the beginning. As the body count rises and the boundary between the living and the dead blurs, Barry finds himself framed for murders he didn’t commit, haunted by apparitions only he can see, and coerced into a fate worse than death. Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the shadowy heart of Scotland lies a mystery waiting to unravel. Paranormal investigator Paul Barry has spent years chasing whispers of the otherworldly, but when a routine case at an ancient mansion reveals a sinister apparition, his life spirals into a chilling nightmare. From the fog-drenched castles of Scotland to the sun-scorched deserts of Arizona, Barry becomes the target of a cryptic entity—an envoy from a realm where death is merely the beginning. As the body count rises and the boundary between the living and the dead blurs, Barry finds himself framed for murders he didn’t commit, haunted by apparitions only he can see, and coerced into a fate worse than death. Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial content creator moves into his extravagant Malibu mansion, hoping to revel in his newfound status, but instead finds himself unraveling amidst whispers in the walls and strange happenings. As the house’s dark geometry seems to magnify his own inner demons, the line between reality and paranoia begins to blur. His attempts to decipher the sinister forces at play lead him to question those closest to him, and even himself. In a mounting atmosphere of dread, what begins as a high-tech prank spirals into a descent into madness, betrayal, and bloodshed. The house reveals itself as more than just a playground for tricks—it becomes the setting for a reckoning no one anticipated. Author: Dave Kavanaugh Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A controversial content creator moves into his extravagant Malibu mansion, hoping to revel in his newfound status, but instead finds himself unraveling amidst whispers in the walls and strange happenings. As the house’s dark geometry seems to magnify his own inner demons, the line between reality and paranoia begins to blur. His attempts to decipher the sinister forces at play lead him to question those closest to him, and even himself. In a mounting atmosphere of dread, what begins as a high-tech prank spirals into a descent into madness, betrayal, and bloodshed. The house reveals itself as more than just a playground for tricks—it becomes the setting for a reckoning no one anticipated. Author: Dave Kavanaugh Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ike Burns thought his job at the A-Plus American Service Station was straightforward—fixing cars, stocking shelves, and surviving the graveyard shift. But an old, abandoned car on the lot harbors a secret far deadlier than he ever imagined. When a customer disappears, leaving behind a trail of blood, Ike discovers the creature lurking in the car’s trunk—a monstrous predator that shouldn’t exist. As chaos unfolds, his boss Sergei reveals the horrifying truth: the creature is Ivan, a dark secret tied to Sergei’s past. Now, trapped in the middle of nowhere, Ike must survive the night while grappling with betrayal, fear, and impossible choices. The creature isn’t just hunting—it’s playing. And the deeper Ike digs, the more he realizes the station’s secrets could destroy him. At A-Plus, some things are better left untouched.  Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ike Burns thought his job at the A-Plus American Service Station was straightforward—fixing cars, stocking shelves, and surviving the graveyard shift. But an old, abandoned car on the lot harbors a secret far deadlier than he ever imagined. When a customer disappears, leaving behind a trail of blood, Ike discovers the creature lurking in the car’s trunk—a monstrous predator that shouldn’t exist. As chaos unfolds, his boss Sergei reveals the horrifying truth: the creature is Ivan, a dark secret tied to Sergei’s past. Now, trapped in the middle of nowhere, Ike must survive the night while grappling with betrayal, fear, and impossible choices. The creature isn’t just hunting—it’s playing. And the deeper Ike digs, the more he realizes the station’s secrets could destroy him. At A-Plus, some things are better left untouched.  Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Freddy Hayes has been the voice for the dead, a night DJ at the mysterious WHDS station. But when a new investor shows up and strange voices start coming through the lines, Freddy's world shifts in ways he never imagined. A deal with the past, an otherworldly presence, and a phone ringing from Limbo—all collide in a story where life and death blur. Tune in to WHDS, where no caller is ever quite what they seem. Check out the new horror podcast, After Dark, here: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3gZikZZldwY6J7vFCLV7ox Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/after-dark/id1778979797 Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8f53d71d-0339-4176-b0d9-14a13621f15a  Author: Jake Bible Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Head to betterhelp.com/dns to get 10% off your first month. Acorns: Head to acorns.com/nosleeppod or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today. * * * EXPLICIT CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and graphic depictions of violence intended for adults 18 years of age or older. These stories are NOT intended for children under the age of 18. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #truescarystories #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices