Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 244 - Bloody Leaves
Podcast: Scary Stories and Rain
Host: Being Scared
Date: September 30, 2025
Overview
In this unsettling episode, the host, Being Scared, presents a collection of true, harrowing personal accounts shared by listeners—a mix of the supernatural, stalkers, near-abductions, and violent strangers. The calm delivery is layered over the gentle sound of rain, amplifying the eerie, contemplative mood. The stories serve both as nightmarish cautionary tales and reminders to trust your instincts, particularly in the dark and often unpredictable world outside your door.
Key Stories and Themes
1. The Cult in the Wild (Yellowstone Disappearance and Masked Figures)
[04:25 - 18:13]
- Setting: Near Yellowstone National Park, post-lockdown summer 2020.
- Incident: The narrator’s entire campsite vanishes while they briefly leave. Later that night, eerie silence falls; a large, masked figure appears at the edge of camp, followed by more similarly dressed individuals.
- Escalation: The narrator and friends are forced to flee as the masked group, some with dogs, pursues and violently attacks their vehicle.
- Aftermath: No discussion among friends, but the narrator suspects cult activity and references regional disappearances.
- Memorable Quote:
- "To my absolute horror, it was a person. This person was wearing what I made out to be some kind of mask... a deer skull on their face. They were wearing a black robe, and that's about all I noticed." — [12:15]
- Advice: Bring protection, share your plans, don’t camp alone.
- Reflection: Highlights the unpredictability and hidden dangers in national parks.
2. Twice Almost Abducted (White Van and Run-In During a Rainy Jog)
[18:13 - 29:52]
- Part 1: High school girl followed by two men in a white van while on her morning walk. She escapes by hiding at a police officer's house.
- Memorable Moment: The relief as the men flee when Mr. D, in uniform, confronts them.
- "Seeing those men notice a cop staring at them and watching that white van speed away was a magnificent sight." — [23:38]
- Part 2: Later that summer, a man in an old sedan tries to intercept her during an evening jog in the rain. Her instinctive flight saves her; she outpaces him through familiar backyards.
- Reflection on Instinct:
- "If there’s something I learned that day, it’s that you can’t choose fight or flight. Your body will do whichever it wants automatically." — [27:41]
- Aftermath: Family doesn’t fully believe her, leading to anger and loss of trust.
- Tone: Candid, self-aware, blending fear with retrospective frustration.
3. Campus Glitch or Ghost? (The Double Footwear Haunting)
[29:52 - 34:33]
- Setting: Old, small university campus, formerly an estate (built 1712).
- Incident: Two residential advisors encounter an apparent glitch or haunting—finding the same specific shoes at the bottom of two supposedly different buildings. When checking, they realize they had unknowingly returned to the same building.
- Question: Paranormal event, a “glitch in the Matrix,” or human error?
- Atmosphere: Classic haunted campus narrative; ambiguity lingers.
- Memorable Quote:
- "If this does have a supernatural explanation, who or what wanted us back inside, I will never truly know." — [34:30]
4. Fatal Break-In: The Shingles, The Ex, and an Unthinkable Loss
[34:33 - 47:10]
- Narrative: At age 12, a girl home sick unexpectedly encounters her mother’s abusive ex-boyfriend, who gains access to their apartment. He acts friendly but asks her to keep the visit secret.
- Tragedy Unfolds: Days later the mother goes missing—eventually, it's discovered the ex-boyfriend murdered her, getting only a manslaughter sentence.
- Thoughts on Guilt and Fate:
- "People have told me that I was lucky. He could have killed me too... Lots of ifs and could haves." — [46:28]
- Memorable for: The chilling description of missed warning signs and the failure of the system, both in the court’s sentence and the inability to prevent the tragedy.
5. Stalked in the Flat: The Essex Home Intruder
[47:10 - 57:10]
- Setting: 3-story shared flat in Essex, UK; narrator is 24, living with three other women.
- The Intruder: A man, clearly high, with a knife and bottle of Prosecco, sneaks into the narrator’s bedroom claiming not to be there for her housemate. The narrator keeps calm, lures him to the kitchen, then bolts for the door, escaping with the help of bystanders.
- Escalation: The man returns, banging on the door, demanding his glasses and yelling that “he was not done with me” until the police arrive.
- Aftermath: Police reveal he’d been stalking her for months. The narrator is shaken but grateful for the help she received.
- Notable Quote:
- "He is a known offender and dealer. He then told me how lucky I was to get out practically unharmed. Others weren't so lucky." — [56:42]
6. Basement Sleeplessness: The Knock at the Window
[57:10 - 1:01:49]
- Setting: University student alone in their basement suite.
- Event: Awakened repeatedly by loud knocking at her ground-level window at 3:30–4:00 am; knocking grows louder, the screen nearly open, scratching noises on the window. The intruder flees only after she slams the window shut.
- Aftermath: Finds objects left outside; landlord is indifferent, claiming it has happened before.
- Reflection: Realization of vulnerability and the importance of reacting immediately, e.g., calling the police.
7. Rural Nightmare: Figures at the Window and Garage
[1:01:49 - End]
- Setting: Tiny rural town, single stop sign, frequent drifters.
- Creepy Build-Up: Child repeatedly sees a shadowy figure peering in the window at night. Each morning, heavy patio furniture has moved beneath the window; mother dismisses her fears as “stray cats.”
- Escalation: Tools begin appearing on the doorstep; eventually, the mother witnesses a man prowling outside at night. The father chases him with a weapon and fires shots as the man flees.
- Police Response: Minimal—told to install cameras, advised it was likely an addict just looking to steal.
- Lasting Impact: Persistent nightmares years later, no explanation for the intruder’s motives.
- Memorable Quote:
- "If that had been the case, why hadn't he stolen the tools, the generator, the welder, or broken into any of the vehicles just sitting in the garage?" — [1:10:23]
Notable Quotes and Insights
- "Nature has a way to attract very different types of people. Some want to explore and push themselves to their limits. Meanwhile, some simply don't want to be seen and lurk in the darkness of night." — Cult in the Wild [17:32]
- "You might be programmed to be a fighter, or you might be someone like me, whose flight mode is so powerful that it thrusts you into space like a glitch in the Matrix." — Twice Almost Abducted [29:10]
- "I know I won't be able to change the past, but I am sure glad I can control my future." — Fatal Break-In [47:03]
- "Every day I am thankful for them. This summer I decided to pick up some graveyard shifts at my current full time job simply because it pays more..." — Essex Home Intruder [56:38]
Key Advice and Takeaways
- Trust your instincts—paranoia may be survival.
- Share plans and check in with others when venturing into risky areas.
- Take immediate action when you sense danger, especially when alone at night.
Timestamps of Important Segments
- Cult in the Wild: [04:25–18:13]
- Twice Almost Abducted: [18:13–29:52]
- Campus Ghost/Glitch: [29:52–34:33]
- Fatal Domestic Violence: [34:33–47:10]
- Home Intruder/Stalker: [47:10–57:10]
- Late Night Window Intruder: [57:10–1:01:49]
- Rural Figure at the Window: [1:01:49–End]
Tone and Style
The episode takes a matter-of-fact, calm narrative approach, letting listener submissions speak for themselves. The rain ambiance provides subtle comfort—a contrast to the chilling stories, often ending with advice or personal reflection.
Conclusion
“Scary Stories and Rain” Episode 244 unearths the terror lurking just beneath the surface of everyday life—from the wilderness, to the next-door neighbor, to the privacy of one’s home. The stories remind listeners to be vigilant, trust intuition, and always prepare for the unexpected—even as the rain falls soothingly outside.