Scary Stories and Rain – Episode 223: “There’s Someone Watching”
Date: September 9, 2025
Host: Being Scared

Episode Overview

In this chilling episode, host Being Scared shares a series of true, unsettling stories submitted by listeners, all centered around the sensation and terror of being watched or invaded, often when home should be the safest place. Set against a steady backdrop of rain, these calm narrations create an eerie atmosphere, perfect for late-night listening or relaxing into uneasy sleep. Each story dives into unnerving encounters: from home invasions and manipulative roommates, to mysterious figures lurking in the night.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. The Open Door (Starts at 01:47)

• Setting: A college student and his friend Ron move into their first, slightly run-down apartment.
• Incident: After returning home alone, the narrator notices his bedroom door slowly creaking open––assuming it’s his roommate playing a prank, he becomes increasingly unnerved when there’s no response.
  • Quote: “Bro, seriously, what the hell do you want? I'm trying to write a paper.” (03:11)
• Climax: Armed with a bayonet for comfort, he searches the apartment only to find Ron asleep and valuable electronics stolen.
• Aftermath: The police are called, but the burglar is never caught despite clues pointing to their identity.
  • Quote: “So unless it's to give me back my Xbox or Ron his PS4 and backpack, I really hope I never come into contact with this person again.” (08:49)

2. The Controlling Housemate (12:07)

• Narrative: A tenant recounts the escalating tension with Karim, a new housemate with a checkered past, marked by marijuana use and manipulative behavior.
• Key Events:
  • Karim becomes antagonistic about the lease, tries to pressure the narrator into letting him (and people she's never met) return to use appliances.
  • He threatens to ruin her reputation with new housemates unless she complies.
    • Quote: “If you don't promise to let me use your laundry next year, I'm going to make a scene in front of your housemates.” (13:39)
  • After being blocked, he resorts to passive-aggressive tactics: not cleaning, breaking rules, excessive smoking.
  • The final confrontation involves Karim violently demanding possession of a mop and bucket, ending in him pulling the mailbox off the wall.
    • Quote: “He started straight up pounding on the door so hard I could see it move. Literally screaming give me my things. Over and over at the top of his lungs.” (22:06)
• Resolution: The police are involved, and Karim moves nearby, but the narrator remains wary.
  • Quote: “He hasn't contacted me since. I saw him on the street the other day and he gave me a warm smile as if we were friends. But I looked away and crossed to the other side to avoid him.” (28:26)

3. The Figure on the Deck (28:54)

• Setting: An isolated home in a golf course neighborhood; the family is away, and the narrator is home alone with a new dog.
• Incident: At night, the dog becomes agitated, revealing an unseen presence outside. The narrator prepares to defend himself with a BB gun. Suddenly, he hears tapping at the window and sees a figure leap off the deck.
• Aftermath: Signs of intrusion are found (misplaced chair), and a week later, the narrator spots a person hiding near the house. Police are finally called.
  • Quote: “I pulled into the driveway around 10pm where my headlights lit up a person hiding behind a tree. This was a full-grown adult wearing a long black coat in the middle of June.” (31:10)

4. Robbed While Asleep (31:29)

• Setting: A high schooler and her mother live in a third-floor apartment.
• Incident: One morning, the narrator wakes up to find all lights on, belongings missing, and evidence of a break-in through the window while she slept in the living room. The mother is visibly shaken.
  • Quote: “I saw it. Deep inside her green eyes. The realization. I could see the fear in all the pieces inside her head clicking in place.” (31:54)
• Reflection: The narrator is grateful not to have woken up during the break-in, though the event leaves her perpetually on edge.
  • Quote: “To this day I am still paranoid and keep thinking why I didn't wake up. Though I am honestly grateful that I didn't.” (32:32)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Paranoia and Reality Colliding:
  “Bells begin to ring in my head and my gut is convinced something is wrong.” (04:19)
• On Control and Manipulation:
  “Turns out this special brand of douchebag isn’t a boogeyman after all. At least now I know one when I see one.” (15:57)
• On the Powerlessness of Being Watched:
  “My heart was beating so fast since he started straight up pounding on the door... I can assure you, it felt like hours.” (22:12)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [01:47] — The Open Door (college home invasion)
• [12:07] — The Controlling Housemate (toxic roommate story)
• [28:54] — The Figure on the Deck (mysterious prowler)
• [31:29] — Robbed While Asleep (apartment break-in at night)

Tone & Atmosphere

The host’s narrations remain calm, focused, and collected, contrasting with the mounting dread inherent in each story. Listeners are lulled into a sense of intimacy, heightened by the gentle rain, yet carried through escalating tension as ordinary situations shift into moments of true vulnerability and fear.

Summary

This episode explores the deeply unsettling theme of domestic vulnerability—when your home is invaded, whether by strangers, manipulative roommates, or nameless figures in the night. Listeners are left contemplating not just supernatural horror, but the very real terror of being watched, manipulated, or unsafe in their most personal spaces. Throughout, Being Scared honors the authenticity and anxiety of these stories, creating an immersive late-night horror experience that resonates long after the rain fades.