Southern Cannibal's Scary Stories

5 TRUE Scary & DISTURBING Christmas Horror Stories | Episode 627

Release Date: December 17, 2025
Host: Southern Cannibal

Episode Overview

In this chilling holiday episode, Southern Cannibal narrates five true and deeply disturbing stories that took place around Christmas. Each story, submitted by listeners, explores the notion that even during the "most wonderful time of the year," horror and peril can lurk in the shadows. The episode covers a range of topics, from stalking and assault to haunting paranormal experiences and wrongful imprisonment, all set against the backdrop of the holiday season.

Story 1: The Cabin Stalker

[00:29 – 07:36]
Narrator: Female listener from the UK

Key Points

• The narrator describes a dream Christmas getaway in a wintry log cabin with her girlfriend "E" in a remote Scottish area coastal town.
• On their second day, they notice a strange, middle-aged man loitering and staring at them. He is particularly fixated on E's Irish accent, becoming increasingly intrusive.
• Despite their repeated attempts to disengage, he persists in making conversation and even tries inviting himself into their cabin.
• That night, the girlfriends are awoken by tapping sounds on the windows. Checking outside, they see handprints on their windows and cigarette butts, suggesting someone had been lurking.
• Fearing for their safety, they hastily pack up and leave, driving through the night to the narrator's mother's house.
• The narrator reflects on the experience as a sobering reminder to always stay vigilant, even during the holidays.

Notable Quotes

• "I woke up in the middle of the night with this weird sensation that I was being watched... I couldn't shake this weird feeling."
  — Narrator ([01:30])
• "He started asking her all about her Irish heritage… but the entire time he just kept leering at my girlfriend and it was really creeping me out but also making me mad as well."
  — Narrator ([04:36])
• "When we went outside, there were handprints on the windows surrounding the sides of the cabin. And at the bedroom window, we saw there were a bunch of old cigarette butts."
  — Narrator ([06:12])
• "Never let your guard down, even when you're on holiday and even at the most wonderful time of the year. People are crazy and there's a lot of perverts and lunatics out there."
  — Narrator ([07:28])

Story 2: Christmas Eve Betrayal

[07:36 – 12:05]
Narrator: Female, recounting an incident from 1991

Key Points

• The narrator, then 11, describes Christmas Eve with divorced parents and siblings, playing eight ball and visiting a neighbor named "Timmy," a 45-year-old single man the family trusted.
• Timmy gives her ice cream, compliments her appearance, then abruptly assaults her—kissing her forcibly and attempting further assault.
• In shock, she manages to escape and finds her mother at a neighboring party, breaking down in tears.
• The aftermath includes a police report, but the child is unable to face the trauma of a court case, and Timmy is not charged. Family dynamics are further strained by her sister blaming her for the event.

Notable Quotes

• "He rammed his tongue in my mouth and switched it around like a washing machine... I was so scared and so confused."
  — Narrator ([09:48])
• "Finally my body released itself from the shock and worked with my mind. I got up and ran out of his house. I ran all the way to the neighbor with the party. I just wanted my mom."
  — Narrator ([10:52])
• "My sister told me that it was my fault that it happened because I shouldn't have gone there by myself. Geez, thanks a lot, sis."
  — Narrator ([11:38])

Story 3: The Holiday Crash and Peppermint Stick Tradition

[13:43 – 17:23]
Narrator: Wisconsin listener, recounting childhood accident

Key Points

• At age five, narrator joins her mother for a Christmas tradition—buying peppermint stick ice cream for holiday breakfast.
• On the way home, they are struck by a truck; the impact slashes her forehead, the car slides down a steep 50-foot ditch but miraculously doesn't roll over.
• Both survive thanks to a metal bar in the car and winter clothing. She endures 30 stitches, an MRI, and hospital observation.
• On Christmas Eve, the sheriff who helped at the scene brings gifts to their door, offering a poignant note of kindness amid trauma.

Notable Quotes

• "I looked to the left and the window on the car shattered into pieces. I felt a burning sensation on my forehead and the car started sliding in the ditch next to us."
  — Narrator ([14:52])
• "The sheriff, who was the first on the scene of the accident, showed up at our doorstep with peppermint stick ice cream and a heart blanket and a Hello Kitty sweater for me. I still have both of them to this day…"
  — Narrator ([16:52])
• "My mom believes there were angels with us that day watching over us. I pray that none of you will ever have to experience this."
  — Narrator ([17:10])

Story 4: The Haunted Funeral Home Freezer

[17:23 – 22:31]
Narrator: Male, Southern US farm kid

Key Points

• Narrator, son of a German mother and Native American father, works in animal control after a failed Navy stint.
• On Christmas Eve, after being ordered to euthanize two escaped pigs, he stores their carcasses at his father’s funeral home, using a cooler meant for bodies.
• As he and his father pause with the pigs on a stretcher, they hear frantic banging from inside a locked cooler.
• After knocking back and opening the door with keys, they find no one inside except a couple of long-dead bodies.
• On leaving, the van's window rolls down by itself, adding to their unease. Fearing a spirit may have followed, they perform a smoke cleansing ritual as advised by the father’s tribal elders. The haunting never recurs.

Notable Quotes

• "There came a sudden, deliberate and very frantic banging on the door inside the cooler. It sounded like someone was trapped and trying to get out."
  — Narrator ([19:10])
• "Nobody touched the button. It rolled down all the way on its own, letting the cold winter air in."
  — Narrator ([21:13])
• "What if whatever did all of this is in the car with us? I thought about what my dad's tribal elders used to say. They warned to not let spirits follow you."
  — Narrator ([21:29])

Story 5: An Injustice at New Year

[22:31 – End]
Narrator: Female, recounting aftermath of a Christmas spent with a friend

Key Points

• Narrator stays in town after family departs post-holidays; has a close, long-term friendship with the homeowner.
• On New Year's Eve, she rescues a lost Great Dane puppy and cares for it until it is reunited with its owner.
• Days later, after stopping at a bar near dawn, her drink is drugged. She is kidnapped, repeatedly assaulted, and manages to escape when a child unwittingly distracts her assailants.
• Upon seeking help, she is further traumatized: police believe her abuser, accusing her of kidnapping a child, arresting and refusing to provide requested medical care or rape kit.
• She is wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for five years despite contradictory evidence and unprocessed DNA.
• The narrator reflects on systemic injustice and the lifelong ramifications of a single, terrifying night.

Notable Quotes

• "After stepping away briefly, my drink was tampered with. What followed is difficult to recount. I lost awareness and later found myself in a situation where I was harmed repeatedly and violently."
  — Narrator ([23:35])
• "Despite my obvious confusion, slurred speech, and physical distress... I was arrested and accused of kidnapping. I was denied medical care despite having severe asthma..."
  — Narrator ([24:50])
• "If there is any lesson in this story, it it's never underestimate how quickly a single moment can alter the course of your life. Please be cautious, especially when alone late at night. The consequences can be permanent."
  — Narrator ([27:15])

Closing Thoughts

• The episode masterfully demonstrates that Christmas horror isn’t just about ghost stories; it’s real danger, random tragedy, and terrifying injustice.
• Multiple stories highlight the vulnerability and unpredictability that persists even during supposedly “safe,” joyful times.
• The narrators encourage vigilance and self-care for all listeners—reminding us that monster stories sometimes walk in human form.

Memorable Moments & Themes

• Shattering of Holiday Safety: Each story pinpoints how quickly joy can flip to horror, especially at a time when people let down their guard.
• Small Kindnesses Amid Tragedy: The sheriff's Christmas Eve gesture stands out as a beacon of hope.
• Injustice and Survival: A recurring motif is the struggle not just to survive events, but the aftermath when systems fail to protect or believe survivors.
• Paranormal Brush: A less grim, but deeply unsettling episode of the supernatural reminds listeners of the thin line between the mundane and the inexplicable.

Episode Takeaways

• "Even at the most wonderful time of the year, people are crazy and there's a lot of perverts and lunatics out there." (Story 1, [07:28])
• Tragedy, both ordinary and extraordinary, doesn’t take holidays.
• Stay vigilant, cherish those who show compassion, and advocate fiercely for yourself and others.

Note:
Advertisements and introductory/outro segments have been excluded. Content warnings are advised due to themes of stalking, assault, and wrongful imprisonment. The emotional, conversational storytelling style is maintained throughout each retelling.