In the dim light of the campfire, shadows dance around an old man as he recounts tales of the inexplicable, tales that whisper of things beyond the realm of understanding. He speaks of nights thick with dread, of moments when the very air crackles with an unfamiliar energy, and of encounters that defy reason. Each story woven with threads of fear and uncertainty, each tale a glimpse into a world we have no business in knowing. And as the fire crackled and popped, casting flickering shadows upon the faces of those who listened, it was as though the very boundary between reality and the unknown had dissipated, leaving only the chilling truth that some mysteries are not meant to be unraveled, some encounters are better left unexplored. We'll see you on the inside. --- STORY TIME STAMPS: 2:54 - Tap Tap on the Window 8:50 - Sheep to the Slaughter 15:53 - Campfire Confessions ---

Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday.

For more true horror stories of the strange and unexplained, be sure to check out our flagship podcast, ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, a paranormal comedy show out of Wasilla, Alaska. New episodes drop every Thursday wherever you get your favorite paranormal podcasts!

Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠thegang@thefreakydeaky.com⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠

Today, we delve into the shadowy corners of the human experience as we unravel 3 vastly different stories, each one more unsettling than the last. We touch on a seemingly unremarkable nightlight that harbors way more than meets the eye, and leaves an impression on our storyteller that lasts a lifetime. We cover a story from war torn Laos during the Secret War, wherein a family hiding in the cave systems, is met with a familiar voice in the dark of night that leads to a tragic disappearance shrouded in mystery that they'll never recovered from. However, Our tale begins in the seemingly ordinary confines of a single wide trailer, in a story that is sure to leave you hoping for a paranormal explanation, because the alternative would somehow be even more terrifying… We’ll see you on the inside.

----- STORY TIME STAMPS: 4:32 - I'm Back For You.. 11:37 - The Boy Under the House 17:40 - Red Balloon Night Light

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Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday.

For more true horror stories of the strange and unexplained, be sure to check out our flagship podcast, ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, a paranormal comedy show out of Wasilla, Alaska. New episodes drop every Thursday wherever you get your favorite paranormal podcasts!

Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠thegang@thefreakydeaky.com⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠

In the twilight realm between dreams and reality, three stories emerge. Each creepier than the last. A girl’s spectral presence transcends the boundary between life and death, with a haunting whisper that echoes through the corridors of a dream-turned-nightmare. Then, in a house steeped in familial warmth, the chilling laughter of unseen children weaves through the air, an unnerving soundtrack to a nightmarish revelation. The laughter crescendos, morphing into a cacophony that defies explanation. As the protagonist attempts to escape the clutches of this supernatural torment, unseen hands manifest, thwarting any retreat. Lastly, within the desolate confines of a Wisconsin home, the mundane collides with the inexplicable. A peculiar crawl space, a portal between siblings’ bedrooms, conceals more than mere mysteries. Whimpers in the night lead to the discovery of the ajar door, revealing a presence that falls just outside the boundaries of logic. We’ll see you on the inside.

----- TIME STAMPS: 4:07 - Shhh… 9:34 - Crying & Laughing 16:43 - The Crawlspace Door

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Sleep With the Lights On is a Companion Podcast / YouTube show from ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, and will now be available across all podcatchers for our listeners that haven't had a chance to watch on YouTube. We'll be releasing episodes every Monday until we get caught up, at which point new episodes will drop every other Monday.

For more true horror stories of the strange and unexplained, be sure to check out our flagship podcast, ⁠The Freaky Deaky⁠, a paranormal comedy show out of Wasilla, Alaska. New episodes drop every Thursday wherever you get your favorite paranormal podcasts!

Got your own reason to sleep with the lights on? Submit your story to ⁠thegang@thefreakydeaky.com⁠ to be featured in a future episode! Follow us across socials for updates ⁠@freakydeakypod⁠