Southern Cannibal’s Scary Stories
Episode 625: 6 TRUE Scary & UNSETTLING Horror Stories
Date: November 22, 2025
Host: Southern Cannibal
Episode Overview
In this chilling episode of Southern Cannibal's Scary Stories, the host shares six listener-submitted tales of terror, each set in a range of everyday environments that slowly unravel into truly unsettling experiences. From mysterious intruders and ominous strangers to real-life stalking and supernatural encounters, these first-person accounts will leave listeners questioning what lurks in the shadows of their own lives.
Key Stories and Discussion Points
1. The House Share Squatter
[00:04 – ~06:38]
- Setting: Large house share in the UK, with 8 bedrooms; one female living among all male housemates.
- Incidents: Recurring unexplained noises upstairs when she was home alone during the day. What started as a running “ghost” joke took a darker turn near Christmas, when after hearing footsteps and thudding, she found the front door wide open and footprints in the snow.
- Discovery: Weeks later, the group inspects the attic for the first time and finds it carpeted, complete with a sleeping bag and men’s clothes—none belonging to any of them.
- Reflection: “What creeps me out is that he must have had his all timed well to come in and out of the attic without anyone ever noticing him in such a big house.” – Anonymous Listener, [06:07]
- Memorable Moment: The shock at realizing they likely had a squatter for months, moving in and out undetected.
2. The Stranger in the Canadian Woods
[06:39 – ~15:30]
- Setting: Winter, 2020, isolated Canadian woods.
- Situation: 14-year-old decides to practice for theater class in the woods with their pug (who cannot bark), after sister refuses to join due to a “weird feeling.”
- Encounter: Notice a person cloaked in blankets, carrying a black trash bag and a sharp object. Despite the freezing -34°C conditions, the stranger follows, provoking even the pug to bark—something it never does.
- Chilling Quote: “As they were laughing, they said, ‘I’m not even scared of dogs.’ In my head I was asking myself, why would someone even tell me this?” – Anonymous Listener, [11:42]
- Escape: Forced to jump a 10-foot snow cliff with the dog to escape. Stranger pursues, but the narrator ultimately makes it home and hides the ordeal from family.
- Aftermath: Haunted by what could have happened, never wanting to see that stranger again.
3. The Man at the Cash Machine
[15:31 – ~22:20]
- Setting: Small northern UK town, late evening.
- Incident: 22-year-old woman notices a tall man lurking by the ATM, who begins following her home. He deliberately mirrors her route, slows when she slows, and lingers near her house after she enters.
- Creepy Detail: “He was there, standing at the corner, not moving, just facing my direction. It’s like he was trying to see which house I went into.” – Anonymous Listener, [20:11]
- Aftermath: Notices fresh footprints outside her door the next morning, likely his. Orders a ring camera for safety, struggles with paranoia.
4. Attempted Kidnapping in Renfrew
[22:21 – ~32:55]
- Setting: Renfrew, near Glasgow, UK, during COVID lockdown. Woman (Karen) leaves to work at her family’s Indian restaurant.
- Build-up: New neighbor’s disturbing houseguest, Alex, makes Karen uncomfortable with a highly inappropriate comment. Soon after, alone, she finds her tire slashed and is ambushed by Alex.
- Attack: “A strong gloved hand suddenly clamped tightly over her mouth. Kieran said tears began to fill her eyes. The panicked breath coming from her nose was visible in the evening frost.” – Narrator, [29:17]
- Fight and Escape: Despite being gagged and bound, Karen uses self-defense skills (martial arts) to break free and incapacitate Alex, then calls the police.
- Resolution: Police arrest Alex, who is revealed to be squatting in the neighbor’s house while the real tenant was away. He’s convicted of attempted kidnapping and assault.
- Aftermath: Karen’s family eventually sells their restaurant, but her survival is paramount.
5. Online Harassment and Stalking
[32:56 – ~43:00]
- Setting: Online artist community (2024-2025), recounted by Mina, an autistic young woman.
- Background: Initial online friendship with Cara begins to sour after group drama involving jealousy over a mutual friend, Cody.
- Escalation: After being banned, Cara launches a harassment campaign against Mina and her friends. “She started harassing all of my friends, messaging them NonStop. This was two months ago. I was worried. Not stressed or anxious, just scared of her.” – Mina, [40:13]
- Chilling Admission: Cara openly admits to stalking: “Listen, you guys, if you don’t stop and leave us alone, we will keep stalking you. And we will keep harassing you.” – Cara (quoted by Mina), [41:20]
- Impact: Mina feels terrorized, blames herself, and ultimately breaks off all contact for her own mental health.
6. The Haunted Miller Place
[43:01 – End (~1:09:07)]
- Setting: Small town, autumn. 16-year-old Alex, pushed by friends’ dare, explores the infamous abandoned Miller logging cabin in Blackwood Forest.
- Atmosphere: Detailed, literary narration vividly evokes the foreboding landscape. “Autumn had always held a special place in my heart. I adored watching the last crimson leaves cling to the skeletal branches of trees...but there was nothing better than soaking in the scenery.” – Alex, [43:09]
- Events: Alex uncovers a child’s locket in the rundown cabin as night falls. Feels watched, disturbed by giggling and dragging noises, then glimpses a ghostly child in a tattered dress.
- Climax: Terrified, Alex flees, pursued by haunting noises, and only finds relief on escaping the forest.
- Haunted Legacy: Keeps the locket hidden as a chilling reminder. “Some things are just best left undisturbed...Sometimes, when the wind howls just right, I can swear I hear a faint, childlike giggle lingering at the edge of my hearing…” – Alex, [1:08:15]
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
- [06:07] “What creeps me out is that he must have had his all timed well to come in and out of the attic without anyone ever noticing him in such a big house.” – House Share Squatter story
- [11:42] “As they were laughing, they said, ‘I’m not even scared of dogs.’ In my head I was asking myself, why would someone even tell me this?” – Stranger in the Woods
- [20:11] “He was there, standing at the corner, not moving, just facing my direction. It’s like he was trying to see which house I went into.” – Man at the Cash Machine
- [29:17] “A strong gloved hand suddenly clamped tightly over her mouth. Kieran said tears began to fill her eyes. The panicked breath coming from her nose was visible in the evening frost.” – Attempted Kidnapping
- [40:13] “She started harassing all of my friends, messaging them NonStop. This was two months ago. I was worried. Not stressed or anxious, just scared of her.” – Online Harassment
- [41:20] “Listen, you guys, if you don’t stop and leave us alone, we will keep stalking you. And we will keep harassing you.” – Cara (as quoted by Mina)
- [43:09] “Autumn had always held a special place in my heart. I adored watching the last crimson leaves cling to the skeletal branches of trees…” – The Haunted Miller Place
- [1:08:15] “Some things are just best left undisturbed...Sometimes, when the wind howls just right, I can swear I hear a faint, childlike giggle lingering at the edge of my hearing…” – Alex
Episode Highlights & Tone
- The stories’ strength lies in their ordinary settings turned sinister—making the dread feel tangible and relatable.
- Memorable moments include the visceral fear and resourcefulness displayed by the narrators, especially when listeners overcome (or escape) terrifying encounters.
- The episode’s tone is direct but deeply personal and raw, echoing the confessional, sometimes matter-of-fact delivery of those who have lived through life-altering fear.
- Listeners are left with lingering questions: Who else could be lurking unseen in their daily lives? What secrets are best left alone?
Final Thoughts
Southern Cannibal’s 625th episode is a powerful compilation demonstrating the broad spectrum of horror: from the threat of violence and crime in ordinary places to the inescapable, eerie grip of the supernatural. Each story is a testament to the resilience of survivors and a warning about the importance of trusting one’s instincts in unsettling situations.