Something Scary

We’re constantly surrounded by false standards of beauty on social media that can trick us into believing that external beauty is more important than what’s on the inside. When we don’t know where the fake narrative ends and the truth begins, we leave the odor open for demons to enter our mind, body and soul. First, a fountain of death Followed by there are no shortcuts  Then, killer competition Finally in our featured story, there’s only one Queen Bee.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Some people love to crawl into their cozy beds and doze off to sleep. But for some of us, bed is more like a prison just waiting till our bleary eyes can no longer stay open to trap us. It's when the Old Hag strikes and sleep paralysis sets in. For those of us who fear the dark, and suffer from all the terrors of the night, well, we'll sleep when we're dead.  First, deadly obsession willed to life Followed by silent screams Then, a vengeful nightmare  Finally in our featured story, sleep deprived madness  Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Words alone might not seem to mean much, but when you say certain words, strung together in a specific order, you might be expressing the most harmful statement in existence: a curse. Throughout history, curses have followed families for generations. And sometimes people’s terrible words or actions can bring the hex upon themselves. Others might just suffer being the victim of circumstance.  First, lifestyles of the rich and dead  Followed by killer luck  Then, live feeds can cost your life Finally in our featured story, deadly family secrets  Match with your dedicated therapist today at talkspace.com and use promo code scary during sign-up to get $100 off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're in the middle of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage month. While many people are celebrating the beautiful culture, we're sinking our teeth into the community's spooky folklore. With thousands of years of tradition, superstition and myths, there are so many horror stories that have been passed down over the years. The most frightening part about these tales is that sometimes people don't believe them, and by the time they do, it's already too late.  First, deadly delusions Followed by terror on the Island Then, dying to survive  Finally in our featured story, see no evil  Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things always seem to go awry when Mercury is in retrograde, and today happens to be the start of that shift in the planets. It’s an excuse for people to be erratic, emotional, and driven to do terrible things. It’s also a time when the supernatural creeps into our lives just to mess with us. As if that wasn’t bad enough, this week we’ll have a total lunar eclipse, also known as a Blood Moon, so this is a warning to all my listeners: beware of the dark.  First, a death wish Followed by know thy neighbor or suffer Then, cards of misfortune  Finally in our featured story, the monster strikes again Match with your dedicated therapist today at talkspace.com and use promo code scary during sign-up to get $100 off your first month. Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We all possess the ability to be both good and evil. But it’s our circumstance that will dictate which path we take. When we’re on top, it’s much easier to be kind, giving and sympathetic. But when our luck has run out, when we’re desperate… that is when we make deals with the devil.  First, a detective asks for help Followed by a battle of demons Then, the Devil’s plaything wants company  Finally in our featured story, the truth yields deadly consequences Match with your dedicated therapist today at talkspace.com and use promo code scary during sign-up to get $100 off your first month.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we reprise one of our favorite episodes. Mexican culture has a strong connection to the dead and deep roots in their beliefs of the supernatural world. These beliefs have evolved over centuries to include experiences with ghosts and spirits. While these and stories can be fun stories to share, we must never forget those who have suffered to teach us these lessons. If we don't pay heed, history will be doomed to repeat itself and cause more legends and murderous lore. First, an old and malevolent hospital Followed by a Ouiji board that summons murder Then, a dance, that leads straight to Hell.  Finally in our featured story, a love so deep it burns  Go to the App Store or Google play to download Best Fiends for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We live in a society where too much emphasis is placed on external beauty. On the daily, seeds are planted to make us obsess over appearance and posts on social media above everything else. Bit don't obsess too much over what you see in a mirror, make sure that what's spiritually and morally inside of you also gets that invigorating cleanse. Otherwise, those planted seeds will rot and that outer influence will grow, that inner evil is bound to come out.  First, obsession will kill you Followed by a offer to good to be true Then, this way a monster comes Finally in our featured story, 7 years bad luck.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Earth Day coming up we tend to take a better look at the planet around us. Typically we see the lush trees, dancing rivers, and the earth on which we ground ourselves. But the climate is changing and Mother Nature isn't happy. Hidden in her darkest corners luck powerful crystals, trees that breathe, and monsters that would do anything protect the sacred secrets of the earth. Especially if that means killing humans.  First, nature’s always listening  Followed by a deadly family secret Then, a trapped soul’s revenge Finally in our featured story, the shrill cry of death Match with your dedicated therapist today at talkspace.com, and use promo code scary during sign-up to get $100 off your first month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

School in and of itself can be a horror show. But what's worse is being of a young age when no one takes you seriously. Your dreams, fears, and even safety are often brushed aside and ignored. The thing is when nobody is listening when you're the victim, you might just turn into the monster.  First, teenage wishes and after school nightmares  Followed by panic in the storm  Then, RSVPing evil  Finally in our featured story, the devil wears stilettos  Stream Shudder free for your first 30 days by going to Shudder.com and using code somethingscary To score 15% off your Blenders purchase, visit BLENDERSEYEWEAR.com and enter promo code scaryvip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many of you have seen a shadow out of the corner of your eye, or had a feeling in your gut you were not alone, most likely you encountered a ghost. But the idea of an entity is so terrifying, it's often brushed off as nothing. An apparition can be friendly, but it can also be a murderous phantom seeking revenge. One thing is certain, if an entity is lurking, it wants something from you. First, enter at your own risk Followed by discarded totems invite death  Then, killer history repeats itself  Finally in our featured story, respect the dead, or become one Go to www.https://greenchef.com/scary130 and use code SCARY130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When you care for someone, you do your best to be faithful and loyal. But when that someone is deceitful, and betrays your confidence, it will do more than shake you. It will make you question everything you know about them. That is if you're still alive, because when someone stabs you in the back, you might not survive their deadly deceit. First, friends aren’t always forever  Followed by, comfort in evil Then, the devil lurks right below you Finally in our featured story, a midnight massacre Find your inner detective. Download June’s Journey free today on the Apple App Store or Google Play Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

More people are scared of bugs than they are afraid of becoming the victim of crimes, or even dying. These people suffer from entomophobia, the fear of insects. And when you think about crawlers that are small enough to burrow into the crevices of your skin, winged bugs that can attack from above, and billions of cockroaches that can survive a nuclear apocalypse, maybe we should all be scared to death on an insect invasion. First, killer growing pains Followed by, death lurks from above  Then, art imitates murder Finally in our featured story, dying from the inside out To start your free two-week trial, go to https://www.monday.com/podcast Rock with pride - score 15% off your Blenders purchase at https://www.blenderseyewear.com and enter promo code SCARYVIP To get 20% off your first purchase go to https://bombas,com/scary Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Luck is having great success (or failure) that happens by chance rather than through one's own actions. Finding a hundred dollar bill could be your lucky day, (but probably the worst day for whomever lost it). And that's the thing about luck, if you get caught on the wrong side of it, it might be the death of you. First, “finders keepers” may not be lucky after all Followed by nefarious deeds with killer consequences Then, be careful what you wish for Finally in our featured story, destruction lurks right under your nose To start your free two-week trial, go to https://www.monday.com/podcast Turn healthy habits into a ritual. Right now Ritual is offering 10% off your first three months. Visit ritual.com/SCARY  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Womxn can be smart, brave, compassionate humans, capable of incredible things. But like any human we can be complicated. When the circumstances are perfect, tensions are high, and the supernatural get involved, womxn can be capable of the most wicked things imaginable. In honor of Womxn's month this March, turn off the lights, while I tell you some of their terrible stories. First, it’s good for the skin  Followed by killer restraint Then, hell hath no fury like a witch scorned  Finally in our featured story, the curse of Medusa To start your free two-week trial, go to https://www.monday.com/podcast Listen to Killer Psyche on Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen one week early and ad-free by joining Wondery Plus in the Wondery app Download Best Fiends today for FREE on the App Store or Google Play Stream you first 30-days of Shudder for FREE at https://shudder,com and use code SOMETHINGSCARY Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices