Podcast Summary: Scary Stories and Rain
Episode: Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 156 - Knife In The Neck
Release Date: March 14, 2025
Host: Being Scared

Overview

In episode 156 titled "Knife In The Neck," Scary Stories and Rain delves into a blend of true horror tales and eerie narratives, complemented by ambient rain sounds to enhance the chilling atmosphere. This episode features a series of gripping stories ranging from cryptozoological encounters and unsolved murders to haunting fictional accounts, all designed to keep listeners on the edge of their seats.

1. Cryptozoological Encounter: The Afanc in Wales

Speaker: Ann
Timestamp: [02:10]

Ann shares her long-standing fascination with cryptozoology, focusing on her quest to uncover evidence of the Afanc—a mythical Welsh lake monster described as a crocodile-beaver hybrid.

• Journey to Lyn Yer Afanc: Ann recounts her expedition to Lyn Yer Afanc, a lake near Betwisee Coed, where she witnessed an inexplicable phenomenon: a tall, black-clad figure moving through the trees at the lake's edge.

  • Quote: “I was awestruck, struggling to comprehend what I had just seen.”
    ([05:30])

• Photographic Evidence and Local Reactions: Despite capturing a photograph of the seemingly empty lake, Ann noticed a mysterious figure that eluded her understanding. Upon sharing her findings with locals, skepticism abounded until the photograph revealed unsettling details.

  • Quote: “Something entirely out of character for her.”
    ([10:15])

• Connection to Missing Children: Online forums and cryptozoology websites sparked discussions linking the sighting to the disappearance of three children near the same lake, adding a layer of sinister possibility to the legend of the Afanc.

  • Quote: “I think I have found a new kind of cryptid.”
    ([14:20])

2. Unsolved Tragedy: The 1987 Wichita Triple Murder

Speaker: Ann
Timestamp: [15:43]

Ann transitions to recounting the perplexing and haunting case of the 1987 Wichita triple murder, where Philip Fager and his two daughters, Kelly and Sherry, were brutally slain.

• The Crime Scene: On January 31, 1987, Mary Fager returned home to a nightmare—her husband and daughters found murdered in the basement hot tub, concealed to obscure evidence.

  • Quote: “The entire train ride back to my home city, I couldn't take my mind off of what I had witnessed.”
    ([18:50])

• Suspect and Investigation: Initially suspected to be the BTK Strangler, William Butterworth was later acquitted despite suspicious evidence, including his possession of the Fager family's car keys and stolen credit cards.

  • Quote: “Butterworth was acquitted of the triple homicide. The police believed they had their man and let him slip through their fingers.”
    ([25:30])

• Lingering Mysteries: The case remains unsolved, with lingering questions about the true identity of the murderer and the possible involvement of Dennis Rader, the BTK Strangler, who denied participation in the Fager murders.

  • Quote: “The murder of the Fager family remains unsolved.”
    ([33:10])

3. Fictional Horror: Art’s Enigmatic Drawings

Speaker: Ann
Timestamp: [35:00]

Ann narrates a profoundly eerie fictional story involving a character named Art, whose drawings have the power to trap individuals within his illustrated worlds.

• Introduction to Art and His Drawings: Three years prior, Ann befriends Art, who later becomes obsessed with creating immersive worlds through his artwork.

  • Quote: “When Art locked my friend into his artwork and tried to do the same to me too.”
    ([35:50])

• Captivity Within Drawings: Through a series of manipulative and violent actions, Art traps his friends within drawings, creating alternate realities where they cannot escape.

  • Quote: “We are now in a drawing within a drawing.”
    ([45:20])

• Struggle for Freedom: The protagonist attempts to rescue her friends by interacting with Art's drawings, leading to intense confrontations and the revelation of Art's true intentions.

  • Quote: “I'll stay here with you, I blurted out before I lost my nerve.”
    ([50:15])

• Climactic Resolution: After a tense negotiation, the protagonist manages to release her friends from the drawings, but at a significant personal cost, leaving her isolated with Art.

  • Quote: “That was good. I guess he didn't know what I was planning.”
    ([54:00])

4. Poetic Horror: The Descent into Desolation

Speaker: Jevon
Timestamp: [63:03]

Jevon delivers a haunting poetic narrative that paints a vivid picture of a world ravaged by wrath and despair. The poem evokes themes of destruction, rebirth, and the eternal struggle between creation and devastation.

• Imagery of Desolation: The poem begins with a desolate landscape under a crimson sky, highlighting the absence of life and the omnipresence of death.

  • Quote: “The sky shed a crimson and flood when upon the earthen plains I mounted...”

• Creation and Destruction: It explores the cycle of creation, where a fiendish force destroys a ravaged world to rebuild it in a twisted image, only to face further catastrophe.

  • Quote: “Born was the first of the new generation of man. His skin was milky and pale...”

• Eternal Conflict: The narrative concludes with an ongoing battle between creator and destroyer, emphasizing the futility and perpetual nature of their clash.

  • Quote: “And still I roared and more... How am I of gravest evil?”

This poetic segment serves as a metaphorical exploration of chaos and order, fitting seamlessly into the episode's overarching theme of fear and the unknown.

Notable Quotes

• Ann on Cryptid Discovery:
  “I was awestruck, struggling to comprehend what I had just seen.”
  ([05:30])

• Ann on the Wichita Murders:
  “Butterworth was acquitted of the triple homicide. The police believed they had their man and let him slip through their fingers.”
  ([25:30])

• Ann on Captivity in Drawings:
  “We are now in a drawing within a drawing.”
  ([45:20])

• Jevon’s Poetic Reflection:
  “The sky shed a crimson and flood when upon the earthen plains I mounted...”
  ([63:03])

Conclusion

Episode 156 of Scary Stories and Rain masterfully intertwines true horror accounts with fictional terror, creating a compelling narrative landscape for listeners. From the mysterious Afanc sightings and the perplexing Wichita murders to the chilling tale of Art’s drawings and the evocative poetic reflections, this episode delivers a rich and engaging experience for fans of true and fictional horror alike.

Listeners are left pondering the unresolved mysteries and haunting scenarios presented, making it a memorable addition to the Scary Stories and Rain series.