Scary Stories For A Rainy Night - Ep. 310 - Red Brick Road

Podcast: Scary Stories and Rain
Host: Being Scared
Date: January 11, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of "Scary Stories and Rain" delivers a chilling collection of unsettling real-life encounters, perfectly complemented by gentle rainfall ambience. Through the calm, steady narration of Being Scared, listeners are taken through a series of contemporary horror stories—each told in first-person—ranging from direct brushes with danger and disturbing strangers to eerie mysteries that linger long after the story is done. The episode’s calm delivery amplifies the unease, making it ideal for introspective nighttime listening or those who seek unsettling true tales as a means to unwind.

Key Stories and Segments

1. Creepy Encounter in a College Residence Hall

[07:30 – 18:45]

• A young woman working overnight at a college residence building describes a disturbing incident involving a man who repeatedly seeks access to a supposedly vacant room.
• She details multiple interactions with the man, who fabricates reasons to get her into the room (dead batteries, broken bed, a "leak," a key tossed under the bed).
• Increasingly unsettling behavior: The man tries to physically remove her glasses and touch her, insists on closing and locking the door, and tries to block her exit.
• Realization and escape: After escaping the dangerous situation, she discovers the room was supposed to be empty; she calls security, who confront the man.
• The story closes on a note of relief but also lingering paranoia about what could have happened.
• Notable Quote:
  • "His tone of voice changed and in the most steady, chilling manner he said, 'Ella, it's okay, you can take them off.'" (15:36)

2. Rainy Night Robbery in a Rough Neighborhood

[22:00 – 29:00]

• The narrator recounts waiting in their car across from a friend's house when a man attempts to open the car doors.
• The situation escalates into a tense armed robbery; the narrator remains calm and surrenders a $10 bill.
• The robber leaves with eerie calmness, aiming the weapon again before walking away into the night.
• Aftermath: Movie night is canceled, the narrator goes to a gas station and calls the police.
• The police speculate the suspect may have been a carnival visitor passing through.
• Notable Quote:
  • "All I could think to do is yell, 'No, no. Not here for you. Wrong car, man.'" (25:47)

3. Woods, Strange Notes, and an Attempted Kidnapping

[29:40 – 37:15]

• The narrator reflects on a turbulent childhood with a father on the wrong side of the law.
• One night, creepy notes appear inside their isolated house ("I see you," "Run," "Hide," "Die").
• Someone begins pounding violently on the doors and windows.
• The child's father is attacked during an attempted escape; the narrator is briefly abducted but manages to escape after a fierce struggle and a dramatic confrontation.
• The father and child narrowly escape, fleeing as the kidnapper’s van burns.
• Notable Quote:
  • "He grabbed the car keys and pep talked our escape plan. Basically it was run to the car, buckle up, and hold on." (35:49)

4. The Vengeful Woman in the Parking Ramp

[37:55 – 42:08]

• An overnight security guard describes their protocol for removing homeless individuals seeking shelter in their building.
• A disturbingly angry woman is forcibly removed, only to return and lurk behind the guard’s shack, possibly armed with a shard of broken mirror.
• The episode concludes with the guard’s realization of how close they came to danger and a chilling sense of vulnerability.
• Notable Quote:
  • "Maybe I've allowed my anxiety to build this all up in my head, but from my perspective, she had taken a large, sharp object, hid behind my shack, and waited for me to walk up." (41:15)

5. Mimic at the Door: The Imitation Meow

[42:30 – 47:10]

• A cat owner in an apartment building describes returning home alone and hearing what they believed was their cat's meow at the door.
• The meowing is subtly "off." Suspicion grows after hearing a cough and using the peephole: a man was crouched at the door, meowing to lure them to open it.
• The narrator hides, calls police; the next morning, the would-be intruder is gone, leaving only questions behind.
• Notable Quote:
  • "A man standing there. He was meowing in front of my door. To say that I was terrified is really an understatement, but my heart stopped." (45:08)

6. Stalked on the Walking Trail

[47:28 – 54:30]

• A young woman recalls walking alone on a local path, initially unconcerned but increasingly aware of a man who keeps mirroring her distance.
• The man becomes aggressive, following closely and making unnerving comments.
• She escapes to a public gas station, and later learns that another woman was murdered on the very same trail, with tell-tale marks from a bicycle tire.
• Notable Quote:
  • "My heart fell to my stomach as I listened to the story of the grisly assault and murder of a young woman found dead on a walking path." (54:19)

7. Chased by a Car near the Hospital

[54:50 – 59:10]

• At age 16, the narrator is nearly abducted while walking back from a hospital's gift shop with flowers for their family.
• A car follows relentlessly, cornering them in an empty parking lot; the narrator escapes over a pile of debris and runs to safety.
• They later regret not reporting the incident, wrestling with uncertainty over what could have happened.
• Notable Quote:
  • "They had no business there. The driver was following me." (58:32)

8. Late-Night Lurker at the Drug Store

[59:12 – 01:04:23]

• After picking up supplies late at night, the narrator becomes convinced they’re being watched.
• Outside, a man with a cast (ala Ted Bundy) asks for help—directions and food. She tries to help, then flees as he chases her and later discovers her car has deep gouges, likely from a weapon.
• She’s left with nightmares about what could have happened had she not been cautious and quick.
• Notable Quote:
  • "He was watching me the whole time, maybe from the windows of the store because how else would he have known that I bought food?" (01:04:16)

9. Drugged and Driven: A Bar Night Gone Wrong

[01:04:25 – 01:13:32]

• After a night out, the narrator and friends take shots from strangers and soon find themselves dazed, blacking out intermittently.
• The narrator regains consciousness alone in a cab—driver holding her hand, professing love, and refusing to take her home unless she pretends to be his girlfriend.
• In a blurry, terrifying series of exchanges, she manages to escape when the driver stops at a light, her wallet later mysteriously returned by mail.
• Notable Quote:
  • "He looked at me and said, 'I will take you home if you pretend you are my girlfriend for a little while.' I sat there in shock. I wished my brain wasn’t rattled. I wished I had never gone out." (01:10:57)
• Memorable Moment:
  • The narrator is finally aided by a female stranger who calls her boyfriend and ensures she gets home safely, underscoring that not all strangers are threats.

Notable Quotes and Moments

• “The timing was absolutely insane. Had I been a split second slower, the door would have opened.” (Rainy Night Robbery, 25:53)
• “A man standing there. He was meowing in front of my door. To say that I was terrified is really an understatement, but my heart stopped.” (Mimic at the Door, 45:08)
• “What really scares me was what I found on my next walk. There is a mirror next to the door I was watching her from. I couldn’t see it from inside, but from this side it was obvious she had broken the mirror and a large piece was missing.” (Vengeful Woman, 41:00)
• “The phone number he gave was just a bunch of random numbers. The name he gave was prefixed by 'um,' as if he was trying to think of a name.” (Creepy Residence Encounter, 17:25)
• “He didn’t run, he didn’t yell. He just started walking away, calm as can be.” (Rainy Night Robbery, 26:43)
• “I don’t really know how long it took for me to move again, but eventually my body just took over... I did what you’d expect. Ran for my phone, stood in the corner of the living room and called the police.” (Mimic at the Door, 46:12)
• “I looked at him and said I don’t have cash. I don’t carry cash. If I did, I would give it to you.” (Rainy Night Robbery, 26:10)
• “My dad looked scared, then angry. ‘Did you make this message?’ He began asking me. I assured him I did not and that someone was pounding on the glass door...” (Woods and Kidnap Attempt, 33:42)

Episode Tone & Highlights

• Atmosphere: Calm narration amplifies the eeriness; everyday settings become backdrops for terror.
• Themes: Being Scared expertly draws out themes of intuition, near misses, the unpredictability of strangers, and the importance (and limitations) of caution.
• Memorable moments include the unexpectedly sinister uses of animal sounds, calculated manipulation by would-be attackers, and the narrow escapes enabled by intuition or the rare helpful stranger.

Overall Impression

The episode is a masterful assortment of real-life horror stories—each unsettling in a different way. The stories are thoughtfully curated to underscore that fear doesn’t just stem from the supernatural; the most chilling experiences often come from real life, in familiar places, perpetrated by real people. Listeners are left startled, vigilant, and grateful for their own safety.