Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep

I Locked Myself in a Motel Room. Then the Phone Started Ringing 01.06.2026 27min

A paranoid motel guest barricades himself inside his room, convinced the creatures hunting him have finally tracked him down. But when a mysterious voice on the phone tells him a package has already been delivered, he’s forced to decide whether he’s been given a way to survive—or pushed into the final stage of their trap. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Chase Shustack * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[BONUS] A Strange Woman Bought Me a Drink. Now My Life Is in Danger 30.05.2026 3min

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I Monitor a Tunnel That Reopens Every Night After Being Sealed 29.05.2026 31min

Every night, Crane watches a sealed mountain tunnel reopen like clockwork—and every night, he makes sure nothing gets out. But when a paranormal YouTube crew bribes their way past the rules, they discover the tunnel isn’t haunted… it’s hungry. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Jake Bible Check out Jake's latest collection of stories, They All Bleed: Ten NoSleep Stories, Volume Two https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G96H432Y * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #creepypasta #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Demons of Fuller-State Academy 27.05.2026 35min

Two friends break into an abandoned school rumored to be haunted, expecting nothing more than a cheap scare and a story to tell later. But when they find a stranger living on the roof, the real nightmare isn’t what’s trapped inside the building—it’s what’s been waiting above it. Listen ad-free + over 90 exclusive bonus stories + early access to multi-part stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: James Gullickson * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We Dug Too Deep in Antarctica. Something Followed Us Home 25.05.2026 32min

An Antarctic drilling crew uncovers something impossible beneath four thousand meters of ice—but by the time they realize it’s alive, it’s already aboard their ship. As paranoia, violence, and infection spread through the crew, one survivor discovers the real horror may not be the creature controlling them…but what it awakens inside him. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Matt Doggett Check out his books on Amazon here. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[BONUS] I Uncovered a Horrifying Secret in My Uncle’s Shed 23.05.2026 5min

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I Work at a Motel Where No One Ever Checks Out | Part 3 22.05.2026 21min

At Perkins Place Motel, no one ever checks out—and when a murdered guest refuses to stay gone, the vacancy meant for someone new becomes a nightmare the whole motel must answer for. But as loyal handyman Jensen is drawn deeper into the Perkins’ brutal “policies,” the truth behind the motel may be even more horrifying than the guests trapped inside it. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/dns⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Author: Jake Bible Check out Jake's latest collection of stories, They All Bleed: Ten NoSleep Stories, Volume Two https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G96H432Y * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Work at a Motel Where No One Ever Checks Out | Part 2 20.05.2026 27min

Listen to all 3 parts now with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. At Perkins Place Motel, no one ever checks out—and when a murdered guest refuses to stay gone, the vacancy meant for someone new becomes a nightmare the whole motel must answer for. But as loyal handyman Jensen is drawn deeper into the Perkins’ brutal “policies,” the truth behind the motel may be even more horrifying than the guests trapped inside it. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/dns⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠. Author: Jake Bible Check out Jake's latest collection of stories, They All Bleed: Ten NoSleep Stories, Volume Two ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G96H432Y⁠ * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Work at a Motel Where No One Ever Checks Out | Part 1 18.05.2026 27min

Listen to all 3 parts today with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. At Perkins Place Motel, no one ever checks out—and when a murdered guest refuses to stay gone, the vacancy meant for someone new becomes a nightmare the whole motel must answer for. But as loyal handyman Jensen is drawn deeper into the Perkins’ brutal “policies,” the truth behind the motel may be even more horrifying than the guests trapped inside it. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Jake Bible Check out Jake's latest collection of stories, They All Bleed: Ten NoSleep Stories, Volume Two https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G96H432Y * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[BONUS] The Cave Outside Brimstone Should Never Be Entered 16.05.2026 5min

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I Answer Emergency Calls That Don't Come From Any City 15.05.2026 34min

When the phone rings at this emergency line, it’s usually for someone who is already long gone. But when Trig answers a call from a woman trapped in a basement of horrors, he must break every rule to guide her out safely. Listen ad-free + 90 exclusive bonus stories + early access to multi-part Dr. NoSleep stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Horror Stories of London's Forbidden Underworld 13.05.2026 35min

Beneath London, something strange is stirring in the dark—robed rats with sacred rituals, an old woman with a taste for cruel magic, and a hunched creature that feeds on the dead. In these tunnels, the forgotten world below is very much alive… and not everything down there is willing to stay hidden. Listen ad-free + 90 exclusive bonus stories + early access to multi-part Dr. NoSleep stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Are you still drinking that stale, store-bought coffee? Check out ⁠⁠NoSleepCoffee.com⁠⁠ to get 20% off fresh, same-day roasted coffee delivered straight to your door. Just use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order! Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Jake Bible * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something in This Bookstore Knew EXACTLY How I Would Die 11.05.2026 35min

A strange bookstore appears where only an alley should be, and inside Travis finds a red book that seems to contain the story of his own death. But when the thing behind the pages follows him home, he realizes the book isn’t predicting his fate—it’s trying to force him into one. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Jeremy Harrison * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[BONUS] I Took a Teaching Job in Deerchase. The Locals Warned Me to Leave Before Dark 09.05.2026 5min

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I Thought We'd Be Safe Under the Stairs... I Was Wrong 08.05.2026 36min

Listen ad-free + 90 exclusive bonus stories + early access to multi-part Dr. NoSleep stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠⁠patreon.com/drnosleep⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This story is based on actual events. Names, characters, and certain details have been changed or fictionalized for storytelling purposes. Some scenes may be dramatized and should not be considered a literal retelling of the original case. This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Tooth Fairy Killer Is Taking Appointments 06.05.2026 35min

A sadistic dentist with a gruesome secret thinks he understands fear—until something impossibly massive appears on the horizon. As the world collapses around him, Dr. Richter discovers that even the apocalypse may not be enough to stop his obsession. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/dns⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠. Author: James Tully * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Vampire Cult Broke Into Their Home… Then the Screaming Started 04.05.2026 23min

Four troubled teens choose a quiet family home for what they think will be a simple robbery. But their leader’s obsession with vampire lore turns the break-in into something far more horrifying. Inspired by a real home invasion case, this story follows one night of fear, violence, and irreversible choices. ▶ Source: Rod Ferrell and the “Vampire Clan” Murders — Oxygen True Crime https://www.oxygen.com/deadly-cults/how-rod-ferrell-vampire-clan-went-from-teen-blood-rituals-to-killing-parents Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. Author: Matt Doggett * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This story is based on actual events. Names, characters, and certain details have been changed or fictionalized for storytelling purposes. Some scenes may be dramatized and should not be considered a literal retelling of the original case. This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Work in a Prison for Vampires. I Interviewed a True Original. | Part 3 01.05.2026 32min

▶ Listen to over 80 bonus stories with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. ▶ Fuel your nightmares with NoSleep Coffee: ⁠https://nosleepcoffee.com/⁠ — Use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/dns⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠. ▶ Credits: Author: Jake Bible Narrator: Arif Hodzic Check out Jake's new collection of horror stories, Please Go Away: Ten + One NoSleep Stories, Volume Four: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNK1HC4 Some of the music featured in this video (by Kevin Macleod and Darren Curtis) is used under Creative Commons licenses. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Work in a Prison for Vampires. I Interviewed a True Original. | Part 2 29.04.2026 34min

▶ Listen to all 3 parts today with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep⁠ – Cancel anytime. No commitment. ▶ Fuel your nightmares with NoSleep Coffee: ⁠https://nosleepcoffee.com/⁠ — Use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠ ⁠⁠⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Quince: Go to ⁠quince.com/dns⁠ for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at ⁠shopify.com/dns⁠. ▶ Credits: Author: Jake Bible Narrator: Arif Hodzic Check out Jake's new collection of horror stories, Please Go Away: Ten + One NoSleep Stories, Volume Four: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNK1HC4 Some of the music featured in this video (by Kevin Macleod and Darren Curtis) is used under Creative Commons licenses. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I Work in a Prison for Vampires. I Interviewed a True Original. | Part 1 29.04.2026 35min

▶ Listen to all 3 parts today with a 7-day FREE TRIAL of Dr. NoSleep Premium: https://www.patreon.com/cw/drnosleep – Cancel anytime. No commitment. ▶ Fuel your nightmares with NoSleep Coffee: https://nosleepcoffee.com/ — Use promo code NOSLEEP20 at checkout for 20% off your first order. Huge thanks to our sponsors: BetterHelp: Sign up now and get 10% off at ⁠betterhelp.com/dns⁠. Quince: Go to quince.com/dns for free shipping and 365-day returns. Shopify: Sign up for your $1 per month trial today at shopify.com/dns. ▶ Credits: Author: Jake Bible Narrator: Arif Hodzic Check out Jake's new collection of horror stories, Please Go Away: Ten + One NoSleep Stories, Volume Four: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GHNK1HC4 Some of the music featured in this video (by Kevin Macleod and Darren Curtis) is used under Creative Commons licenses. * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This episode contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #drnosleep #scarystories #horrorstories #doctornosleep #horrorpodcast #horror Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices