Scary Stories and Rain – Episode 291: "Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Cutting"

Host: Being Scared (Dane)
Date: November 18, 2025
Podcast Theme: Eerie, true scary stories designed to unsettle listeners, made all the more immersive with gentle rain ambience.

Episode Overview

In episode 291, "Cutting," host Dane presents a collection of chilling true stories, each exploring the unsettling and dangerous encounters people have survived. These tales delve into personal safety, the unpredictability of human nature, and the instinct to trust (or mistrust) our intuition about danger. The stories range from hiking trip nightmares, dark revelations about a longtime friend, and brushes with crime, to uncomfortable encounters in both rural and urban settings, and a haunting unsolved case of child abduction.

Key Discussion Points & Story Summaries

1. A Hike Turns Violent

• [00:40 – 11:18]
• Summary: The narrator recalls a backpacking trip with her protective rottweiler Baby and boyfriend George. An encounter with a suspicious family at a mountain shelter escalates to aggression, threats, and violence. Baby’s intervention thwarts a potential assault. The group flees the mountain, shaken and vowing never to return.
• Insight: Even moments meant for relaxation and connection with loved ones can turn threatening. Trusting instincts, staying prepared (in this case, with bear mace and a trained dog), and not overlooking the warning signs are vital.
• Notable Quote:
  • “There’s just something very special about Baby… He’s only loyal to one person. Me.” – Narrator ([00:50])
  • “Get out of here now.” – George, after regaining control ([10:50])

2. A Decades-Long Friendship with a Hidden Monster

• [11:18 – 16:28]
• Summary: The host relates a harrowing personal tale from a woman who became friends with Richard, a helpful, rough Texan she trusted for over 20 years. Odd stories and discomforting behavior accumulated, culminating in the revelation of Richard’s abuse and possible involvement in multiple murders, including his own wife’s death. Years later, news breaks of a murder-suicide involving Richard and his son. The authorities show little interest despite the mounting suspicions and red flags left behind.
• Insight: Sometimes, evil hides in plain sight. It's possible for someone to miss—or dismiss—terrifying confessions when they come couched as drunk or drug-induced stories. The pain of realizing you never truly knew a longtime friend is cutting.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “After he left, I was stunned... We decided it was just one of his made up stories. There’s no way he really did that, and we convinced ourselves of that.” ([13:45])
  • “My jaw dropped to my knees. It felt like I was in a movie… How could I have been friends with such a person for over 20 years and not caught on?” ([15:45])

3. High School Afterparty Turns Deadly

• [17:20 – 25:30]
• Summary: A 20-year-old recalls a 2019 homecoming afterparty that spilled over into a midnight trip to a dark playground. Two suspicious cars appear; the teens witness a drug deal ending in gunfire. The group sprints away unnoticed, haunted by the danger and guilt over their inability to help. News confirms a murder occurred. The narrator reflects on the importance of trusting gut feelings, especially when alcohol or drugs dull natural vigilance.
• Insight: Teen parties can quickly turn deadly, especially when the setting is unfamiliar and inhibitions are lowered. Gut instincts are crucial and should not be ignored.
• Notable Quote:
  • “That feeling is your gut instinct signaling danger. And do not hesitate to listen to it.” – Narrator ([25:15])

4. Stranger at the Door

• [26:08 – 42:21]
• Summary: A 15-year-old recounts watching her siblings with her cousin in rural Ohio when an older teen boy arrives at night, asking for water and to use the phone. The girls become increasingly uneasy, sensing danger. Their father returns in time to ward the boy off, pointing out unsettling details—like hospital socks—that suggest he escaped from a nearby psychiatric facility for criminals. The encounter deeply shakes the girls but validates their sense of unease.
• Insight: People are often socialized to be polite, but it’s crucial to prioritize safety over appearing rude when approached by strangers. Small details—like the absence of shoes—may be important signs.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Something nagged at me as I watched him shuffle a few inches closer...” ([29:30])
  • “Didn’t you notice he wasn't wearing any shoes? He had hospital socks on.” – Her father ([41:15])

5. The Wolf-Headed Stranger at the Salon

• [42:21 – 43:09]
• Summary: A woman describes an unsettling experience at a boutique hair salon. As it’s getting dark, a masked figure wearing a botched taxidermied wolf head lurks inside the building. Though she escapes to safety, the surreal, menacing encounter leaves her shaken and wary about returning to the once-safe small town alone at night.
• Insight: Even in quaint, familiar places, strange and frightening things can happen.
• Notable Quote:
  • “The man in the wolf head started to slowly inch towards me... Everything was in slow motion.” ([43:00])

6. Unsolved Case: The Disappearance of Anthonette Cayedito

• [43:09 – 54:02]
• Summary: The episode closes with a detailed account of the unsolved 1986 disappearance of 9-year-old Anthonette Cayedito in New Mexico. The story is filled with conflicting witness testimony, failed polygraphs, possible family involvement, mysterious calls for help, unconfirmed sightings, and haunting theories. The open-ended tale underscores the tragedy of missing persons cases and the agony of not knowing the truth.
• Insight: Such unresolved cases show how fragile the boundary between everyday life and tragedy can be. It also highlights systemic flaws in responding to missing children and the enduring pain for those left behind.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “I am Anthonette Cayedito and I’m in Albuquerque.” – Alleged call from Anthonette ([46:07])
  • “...her case is still unsolved and but for a few strange coincidences, she is likely to have been forgotten…” – Host ([43:16])

Memorable Moments & Quotes with Timestamps

• Baby the Rottweiler saves the day: “Baby crashed through the foliage, leaping into the shelter... I could literally hear bones snapping as he screamed and Baby twisted back and forth.” ([09:55])
• Unexpected confessions: “He proceeded to tell me how he liked to go into the city and pick up prostitutes... how he had taken two of them home... and put them through terrible things too terrible to repeat.” ([13:15])
• Witnessing gun violence: “A gunshot. And then another one. And then silence... None of us knew what to do.” ([22:42])
• Streetwise father: “I’d be willing to bet you money that there was never any friend coming to get that guy... Didn’t you notice he wasn’t wearing any shoes? He had hospital socks on.” ([41:15])
• Surreal urban horror: “The person standing in the hall was wearing a full on botched taxidermied head and neckpiece of a wolf or coyote...” ([42:55])
• Haunting unsolved mystery: “The 911 operator heard a young girl's voice on the phone which said, ‘I am Anthonette Cayedito and I'm in Albuquerque.’” ([46:07])

Important Segment Timestamps

| Timestamp | Segment | |---------------|----------------------------------------------| | 00:40–11:18 | Hike gone wrong – dog defends against attack | | 11:18–16:28 | Friend Richard’s dark secrets revealed | | 17:20–25:30 | Homecoming party shooting | | 26:08–42:21 | Rural night stranger experience | | 42:21–43:09 | Wolf-headed horror at the salon | | 43:09–54:02 | Case of Anthonette Cayedito |

Overall Tone and Style

Dane’s narration is calm and measured, amplifying the eeriness of each true story and bringing a sense of quiet dread. The rain soundscape adds to the immersive, somber atmosphere.

“Stay aware of your surroundings. If you have a feeling of uneasiness... that feeling is your gut instinct signaling danger. And do not hesitate to listen to it.” – Anonymous Storyteller ([25:17])

Takeaway

Episode 291 is a reminder that horror isn’t always supernatural—it’s found in the unpredictable, everyday moments where ordinary people confront real darkness. Instincts, intuition, and vigilance are central themes, as is the sobering truth that sometimes, we never get answers.

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