Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 245 - Classic Scary

Podcast: Scary Stories and Rain
Host: Being Scared
Date: October 1, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode of Scary Stories and Rain delivers a collection of unsettling, true tales relayed with calm, immersive narration complemented by the gentle sound of rain. The stories traverse childhood hauntings, roadside dangers, stalking encounters, and a personal journey from skepticism to paranormal belief. Each story is presented in the signature tone of Being Scared—soothing, direct, and quietly chilling—perfect for dark, stormy nights or restless listeners seeking an eerie lullaby.

Key Story Summaries & Insights

1. The Whispering Window: Childhood Haunting

Timestamps: 00:47 – 07:29

• Premise: The narrator recounts a bizarre and frightening experience involving his younger sister, who hears whispering from her bedroom window at night.
• Events:
  • The sister reports someone outside her open window whispering, "piece me free" (02:35) and later "save me. Please" (04:22), in a child’s voice.
  • The narrator finally sees a shadow outside, prompting their police officer father to investigate, leading to the apprehension of an elderly woman.
  • The woman turns out to be the mother of a criminal previously arrested by their father. She was sent to "haunt" the officer’s family as revenge.
• Memorable Quote:
  • "She told the police that her son was so mad that my dad was the one who arrested him and told her to go to our house and quote, unquote, haunt us. Haunt us, really? Well, she did a good job." – Narrator, (07:07)

Tone: Nostalgic, eerie, incredulous.

2. The Persistent Hitchhiker: Roadtrip Terror

Timestamps: 07:36 – 21:20

• Premise: A group of friends on a desert road trip encounter a menacing hitchhiker who persistently tracks them over several stops.
• Events:
  • Despite a full car, a ragged man insists on a ride, even volunteering to ride in the trunk. Only the dog Doris scares him off (09:16).
  • Later sightings at a gas station reveal he's following them. Despite their evasive maneuvers, he appears again at their motel, scratching at their room door under cover of night.
  • The protagonist resists opening the door, suspecting something far more dangerous than a persistent traveler. Motel staff later confirm sinister intentions as the door is found damaged, scratched by a knife.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • "I am a walking stereotype, the most dude bro looking person you could find, but it didn't seem to do more than make him look me up and down a bit before tilting his head and staring at Tony and Jane." – Narrator, (09:18)
  • "I still to this day am just so very happy that I did not open the door when I thought that it was a dog." – Narrator, (21:20)

Tone: Tense, suspenseful, with touches of humor and relief.

3. Stalked in the Store: A Near Abduction

Timestamps: 21:20 – 25:12

• Premise: A young woman, wary due to prior experiences, is stalked at a second-hand shop while her boyfriend steps away.
• Events:
  • The woman spots an expressionless man staring at her, which escalates to a chase around the furniture aisles.
  • A tense standoff ends when her boyfriend appears, his protective presence driving the man away.
  • The stalker continues to watch them in the store and lingers by the exit as they leave—but does not follow.
• Memorable Quote:
  • "He honestly both looked equally pissed off. The guy doesn't say anything, just walks away, but every few minutes or so we see him looking at us a few aisles away wherever we are in the store and I am extremely anxious at this point and just want to leave." – Narrator, (25:14)

Tone: Anxious, vigilant, wary but empowered through support.

4. Johnny in the Wall: From Skeptic to Believer

Timestamps: 25:12 – 39:30

• Premise: The narrator, formerly skeptical of the paranormal, is shaken by a chilling event involving their young son and a possible ghost.
• Events:
  • After his father shares ghost stories, the narrator’s son, barely talking, suddenly points to the wall and cries, "Johnny in the hole in the wall" (kitchen area), though they know no such Johnny.
  • Rushing out to safety, the narrator recalls that the previous tenant, Fran, lost her husband Johnny, who never died in the apartment but was connected to it (relayed via a neighborly chat months prior).
  • In a poignant moment, the son later unerringly identifies Johnny's photo, giving comfort to the grieving widow.
  • The narrator concludes the spirit may have been protecting the boy from kitchen knives, and peace is made with Johnny’s lingering presence.
• Memorable Quotes:
  • "My son saw an entity in our apartment and I was seriously considering never going back." – Narrator, (29:36)
  • "He walks right up to it and, heavens to Betsy, he without hesitation points right at Johnny. Fran immediately broke into tears and I was right behind her." – Narrator, (38:02)
  • "That, to this day, always brings a smile to my face whenever I think about the incident that made me a believer in the paranormal." – Narrator, (39:30)

Tone: Transformative, heartfelt, softly breathtaking—moving from fear to acceptance and even gratitude.

Notable Moments and Quotes with Timestamps

• "Please me free": Sister recounts the recurring phrase (02:35)
• Discovery of the old woman: Realization that the shadow was not a child, but the vengeful mother (06:11)
• Dog Doris as unexpected heroine: Doris’ bark scares off the hitchhiker (09:16)
• "Don’t open the door": Doris blocks the narrator, saving the group (16:00)
• Chilling aftermath: Discovery of knife marks at motel room door (19:23)
• Boyfriend’s protective stare-down: Intense, silent confrontation in thrift store (25:14)
• Encounter with Johnny’s spirit: Child identifies ghost in photo, comforting widow (38:02)
• Acceptance and gratitude: "I never felt creeped out in that apartment. Nothing ever happened. And my kid never saw Johnny there again." (39:30)

Flow & Tone

• Narrative Style: Calm, immersive, and gently suspenseful, with authentic self-reflection and soft dark humor throughout.
• Emotion: Blend of chills, relief, regret, and in the final story, genuine emotional connection and healing.
• Listener Benefit: The stories build from classic childhood fears to adult dangers and supernatural encounters, offering both fright and emotional catharsis—a perfect collection for sleepless nights or stormy weather.

Episode Timeline

| Time | Segment/Story | Highlights | |-----------|------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:47-07:29 | Childhood Haunting | Whispering voice outside window, vengeful mother, family terror | | 07:36-21:20 | Roadtrip Hitchhiker | Menacing stalker, loyal dog, motel close-call, relief & lessons learned | | 21:20-25:12 | Store Stalker | Near-abduction, vigilant boyfriend, lingering threat | | 25:12-39:30 | Skeptic Becomes Believer | Ghost encounter, child’s innocence, emotional reunion for grieving widow | | 39:30-end | Outro (excluded) | |

Final Thoughts

Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 245 artfully balances supernatural suspense, real-world danger, and emotional resonance. Whether you seek ghostly chills, cautionary tales, or stories of unexpected connection, this episode offers a memorable selection—told, as always, in the reassuring yet haunting tones of Being Scared.