Scary Stories and Rain: "Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 215 – The Apartment"

Host: Being Scared
Air Date: September 1, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode weaves together two unsettling narratives—one about a young woman's chilling encounters in a haunted apartment ("The Apartment") and another about mysterious music in an ancestral home ("The Singing Woods"). The stories are told in a calm, immersive style set against a backdrop of soothing rain, creating a blend of atmospheric horror and nighttime relaxation.

Main Story: The Apartment

Premise

Kendall, a 20-year-old seeking independence from her overbearing parents, hastily moves into a suspiciously available, run-down apartment. What begins as an attempt at self-reliance soon turns into a paranormal survival story.

Key Discussion Points & Story Beats

Arrival and Uneasy Beginnings

[01:41]

• Kendall recounts escaping from her parents to seize her first real chance at "adulthood."
• The apartment is cheap, old, musty, and partly furnished—an opportunity she overlooks despite warning signs.
  • “I just needed someplace to go... always wondered why nobody took it, but I was desperate.” (Kendall, 02:42)
• Landlord is dismissive but mentions leftover furniture from a previous tenant.

First Nights: Ominous Presence

[05:13]

• Kendall is initially thrilled to find a bed, but the excitement is dampened by oppressive cold and a persistent sense of being watched.
• “I consistently woke up at the top of each hour with the feeling that someone was looking at me.” (Kendall, 08:40)

Paranormal Escalates: The Figure Appears

[11:57]

• After several restless nights, Kendall experiences her first sleep paralysis episode.
• She sees the "man" at the foot of her bed: old, gray-eyed, hostile.
  • “To my horror, I saw a man staring at me with dull eyes… I could tell he didn’t like me sleeping in his bed.” (Kendall, 14:23)
• The entity grabs her ankle—she wakes up screaming, ankle swollen and bruised.

Seeking Support

[17:45]

• At work, Kendall confides in her only friend Jenna, showing her the bruised ankle.
• Jenna promises, “Sweet pea, we’ll find a place for you. We’ll get it sorted out.” (Jenna, 20:02)
• Plans are made to help Kendall move out, but she must endure a few more nights.

The Final Ordeal

[21:09]

• Kendall attempts to sleep on the floor, only to endure a more terrifying encounter:
  • She sees the dead man’s body under the bed, which then animates jerkily and attacks her.
  • “There was no life in [his eyes]… The man in front of me was dead.” (Kendall, 23:14)
• Unable to move or scream, she’s scratched and left bleeding and unconscious.

Aftermath and Revelations

[27:50]

• Kendall wakes in a hospital with Jenna at her side.
• “You were just laying on the floor and your arms were all, well, shredded. I almost couldn’t take it. I thought you were dead for sure. But you’re a fighter.” (Jenna, 28:45)
• Friends move out Kendall’s things, but discover a body stain under the rug. The landlord reveals the previous tenant, who matched the ghost’s description, had been murdered there.
• “The last tenant died in the apartment… It stained the hardwood under the bed.” (Jenna, 31:02)
• The tale ends with an affirmation of survival and friendship, underscored by the chilling implication that the haunting was real.

Notable Quotes

• “You should feel safe in your own home.”
  Jenna to Kendall, [20:30]
• “Let me guess. They were wildly gray.”
  Kendall, realizing the haunting’s origins, [32:02]
• “He did this to me.”
  Kendall confronting the reality, [32:11]

Second Story: The Singing Woods

(Begins around [32:30]; a shorter standalone story)

Premise

A narrator recalls supernatural music emanating from the family’s woodland home—a tradition passed down for generations. When a friend goes missing after expressing curiosity about the music, the narrator enters the forest and encounters a mysterious, otherworldly man crafting instruments.

Discussion Points & Highlights

• The family’s home "sings" every Saturday evening—a magical, haunting orchestra.
• Only their home can hear the music; a neighbor girl, Gina, disappears after offering to sneak out and explore the woods.
• The narrator finds themselves in an enchanted musical clearing, where a pale, kind man comments, “Ah, it seems I have a second visitor. Who are you, young one?” ([34:15])
• The instruments, especially a violin with a familiar crack, carry ominous personal significance.
  • The bow matches the pattern of Gina’s old, broken arm; horror dawns on the storyteller.
• The narrator escapes the woods and the strange man; Gina remains missing.
• The episode closes with the return of the haunting music—a solo violin "caressing my pained heart."

Notable Moments

• Visceral description of the magical but sinister orchestra
• “A tear ran down my cheek as I absorbed all of what graced my ears. It was as if an orchestra of music was performed for me on my special day.” ([33:19])
• The realization about the violin: personal trauma embodied in supernatural horror

Overall Tone & Impressions

• Calm, deliberate narration creates a hypnotic, unsettling effect perfectly matched to the rain ambience.
• The stories evoke classic ghost tale elements—old buildings, restless spirits, creaking floors, mysterious stains—enhanced by detailed sensory descriptions and sudden moments of terror.
• Themes of isolation, the search for belonging, and friendship provide warmth amid the horror.

Episode Timeline

• [01:41] – Kendall’s story begins: Move-in and first impressions
• [05:13] – Nightly disturbances and first hints of haunting
• [11:57] – First direct encounter with the ghost
• [17:45] – Confiding in Jenna
• [21:09] – Second, more violent ghost attack and aftermath
• [27:50] – Hospital scene, revelations, and friendship
• [32:30] – "The Singing Woods" story
• [36:35+] – Episode conclusion and transition to ads

Memorable Quotes

• “You can only take so much smothering before you know you need to get out.”
  Kendall, on leaving home, [01:50]
• “It felt like he was trying to crush me… I was sure he cracked something.”
  Kendall, on the ghost attack, [15:37]
• “My heart dropped when she said it, but I couldn’t say I was surprised, not with everything that had happened.”
  Kendall, reaction to the stain revelation, [32:05]

For listeners who appreciate slow-burn horror, real emotion, and the ghostly feeling of rain against the window, this episode is a stand-out—spooky enough to raise goosebumps, but grounded by genuine empathy and connection.