Podcast Title: Scary Stories and Rain
Episode: Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 190 - Shadows
Host: Being Scared
Release Date: August 6, 2025

Introduction

In Episode 190 of Scary Stories and Rain, titled "Shadows," host Being Scared delves into three chilling narratives that intertwine childhood fears, mysterious occurrences, and supernatural elements. Complemented by ambient rain sounds, these true scary stories are designed to send shivers down the spine of listeners during a rainy night.

1. The Haunted Teacher

Timestamp Highlights:

• [02:15] Narrator: "When I was in third grade, my life felt as close to perfect as a kid could ask for..."

• [04:50] Narrator: "He just kept watching me like I was some kind of science experiment he was studying."

• [12:30] Narrator: "I started to get comfortable with my surroundings. The house began to feel familiar. Everywhere that is, except for the basement."

Summary:

The first story recounts the unnerving experiences of an 8-year-old who begins to see his third-grade teacher appear in his room during the night. Initially dismissing these apparitions as nightmares, the frequency and malevolent presence of the teacher escalate, leading to sleepless nights filled with fear. The situation reaches a climax when the child’s little brother, Jonathan, goes missing, coinciding with sinister activities beneath the family's basement. The narrative intertwines personal loss with supernatural hauntings, culminating in the discovery of skeletal remains under the basement stairs, forever altering the family's life.

2. The Unsettling Phone Calls

Timestamp Highlights:

• [22:10] Narrator: "0414-0112-1805-1333-2119. That was all the message they left."

• [35:45] Narrator: "I couldn't hear it well, but it sounded like numbers... Somebody read out these numbers."

• [48:00] Narrator: "We're doing great and everyone's happy. This is very strange, and I really didn't know what to think."

Summary:

The second tale follows an individual plagued by a series of cryptic phone calls and voicemails from an unknown number associated with a company containing the word "happiness." Initial messages consist of seemingly random sequences of numbers, unsettlingly structured and devoid of context. As the calls persist, the messages transition into personal anecdotes about strangers' lives, each ending with the eerie affirmation, "We're doing great and everyone's happy." The situation spirals into paranoia as a family begins stalking the protagonist, culminating in a menacing encounter outside his apartment. The story leaves the protagonist grappling with fear and the mysterious intentions behind the relentless communications.

3. The Cursed Mustang and Sandy Fraser

Timestamp Highlights:

• [55:20] Narrator: "Today's your lucky day, champ... You get to drive the old girl."

• [1:10:15] Narrator: "I had just hit someone... I reached for the door handle, pulled it, and got out of the car."

• [1:25:30] Narrator: "I now knew something that only me and one other person knew. Now I had to decide, do I tell someone or do I continue to hide this secret?"

Summary:

The final story centers on a young man whose grandfather entrusts him with a cherished 1964 Ford Mustang, urging him to drive it down the isolated Shepherd's Road. As he navigates the treacherous dirt path, he encounters a mysteriously unaging woman dressed in an old-fashioned frock. Distracted by the sudden activation of the car's radio playing "Under the Boardwalk," he unintentionally collides with the woman, only to discover her to be Sandy Fraser—a woman who had disappeared decades earlier. Overwhelmed by guilt and fear, he transports her body in the car's trunk, leading to inexplicable experiences that blur the lines between reality and the supernatural. His discovery aids the police in solving multiple cold cases, including Sandy's, but leaves him haunted by the unresolved presence responsible for these heinous acts.

Conclusion

In "Shadows," Being Scared masterfully navigates through tales of haunted pasts, unexplained phenomena, and the enduring impact of unresolved mysteries. Each story not only terrifies but also prompts reflection on the thin veil between the known and the unknown, making listeners ponder the shadows that linger in everyday life.

Notable Quotes:

• "He just kept watching me like I was some kind of science experiment he was studying." – [03:15]

• "We're doing great and everyone's happy." – [28:40]

• "Now I had to decide, do I tell someone or do I continue to hide this secret." – [1:26:00]

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