Skinwalker Diaries

About Skinwalker Diaries

What would you do if something in the dark could imitate what feels familiar without truly being human? Skinwalker Horror Stories brings you unsettling tales built around terrifying encounters with strange figures that seem to cross the line between person and predator. We explore stories where fear grows from uncertainty. You may recognize a voice that should not be there or notice a presence behaving almost correctly. We keep the tension focused on one disturbing question: what happens when you cannot trust what you see? We publish new episodes every day so you can return to a different encounter and another mystery waiting in the darkness. Each story gives us a new way to explore the fear surrounding skinwalker legends while giving you another reason to keep listening. The most frightening moment may not be when something appears. It may be when you realize it has been watching long enough to know how to seem familiar, and you still have to discover what is actually standing there. :::

Publisher

Creator at Obomedia

Category

fiction · fiction · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

29 Jun 2026

Latest episode

25 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

129 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2026

   His Last Photos: The Bear Saw Him First

   His Last Photos: The Bear Saw Him First In 1924, a flawless kidnapping plot was undone by a single, absurdly small detail: a pair of eyeglasses found in the mud next to a dead boy in Indiana. How could such a minor oversight shatter a meticulously planned crime by two of the most brilliant minds in Chicago? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Bobby Franks, a fourteen-year-old boy from Chicago's affluent South Kenwood neighborhood, whose disappearance and the subsequent discovery of his body shocked a community that believed itself immune to violence. We explore the intricate details of a crime meant to be perfect and the unexpected clue that brought it all crashing down. Person: Bobby Franks Date: May 21, 1924 Location: South Kenwood, Chicago / Wolf Lake, Indiana Status: Unsolved (initially) Evidence: Eyeglasses - Bobby Franks, 14, was kidnapped after a baseball game in South Kenwood, Chicago. - His father, Jacob Franks, received a typed ransom note demanding ten thousand dollars. - Bobby's body was found near Wolf Lake, Indiana, wrapped in carpet in a drainage culvert. - The two young men who planned the crime were Richard Loeb, 18, and Nathan Leopold, 19. - Nathan Leopold, an expert ornithologist, wore thick prescription eyeglasses, a specific model purchased by only three people in Illinois. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

2. 

   24 Oct 2026

   The Smiling Man Trapped in Stone

   The Smiling Man Trapped in Stone A man in rural Brazil, alone in his bolted home, felt an unseen presence watching him. Hours later, a doctor witnessed water pouring through a hole in his cheek, a wound that defied explanation. What could have caused such a horrific injury without a trace of fire or struggle? In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of Joao Prestige Filho, a farmer in the isolated village of Araçariguama in 1946. We explore the strange circumstances leading up to his death, the local legends that offered a temporary explanation, and the physical evidence that ultimately made those theories impossible. Person: Joao Prestige Filho Age: 44 Location: Araçariguama, São Paulo state, Brazil Date: March 4, 1946 Cause of Death: Cardiac arrest and generalized burns - Joao Prestige Filho was found with a hole in his cheek, through which he drank water. - His death certificate listed cardiac arrest and generalized burns, yet no fire was found in his home. - The village of Araçariguama had no modern infrastructure in 1946, including no electricity or telephone lines. - Joao's wife had left a window slightly open for him to enter his home. - Local legends spoke of the Boitatá, a serpent of fire, but physical evidence contradicted this explanation. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

3. 

   23 Oct 2026

   The Ghost Who Convicted Her Killer

   The Ghost Who Convicted Her Killer A photograph exists that shows a five-ton elephant hanging from an industrial crane in a small Tennessee town, an image so real it's often mistaken for a hoax. This authentic, over one-hundred-year-old picture captures the exact moment a gentle creature was executed in front of a crowd. What led to the public hanging of Mary, the "greatest elephant in captivity," just 24 hours after she led a celebrated parade? In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Mary, a beloved circus elephant known for her incredible talents and bond with her owner, Charlie Sparks. We explore the events of September 12, 1916, when a new handler's fatal mistake ignited a town's fear and forced an impossible decision. Person: Mary Date: September 13, 1916 Location: Kingsport, Tennessee Event: Elephant execution Circus: Sparks World Famous Shows - Mary weighed over 10,000 pounds and could play 25 songs on a trumpet. - She was trained since infancy and performed for the Sparks World Famous Shows. - Red Eldridge, a 38-year-old janitor with no animal experience, was hired one day before the incident. - Eldridge jabbed Mary with a metal prod behind her ear, striking a sensitive spot. - Mary crushed Eldridge's skull, killing him instantly. To listen ad-free and access premium episodes, start your 30-day free trial at obomedia.com. OBOMEDIA presents real horror stories  a scary story podcast for the late night hours. Every episode is horror narration done right: true scary stories and horror stories based on true events, told from the first chilling minute. Expect disturbing true stories, disturbing horror stories and dark true horror stories drawn from real testimonies. Some nights bring camping horror stories, forest horror stories and road horror stories; others bring home alone horror stories, haunted stories, eerie stories, strange stories and unsettling tales  true creepy stories and creepy encounters that never made the news. Press play on our late night horror stories and late night scary stories, from storytime horror to a full horror stories compilation or scary stories compilation  real scary stories, scary stories based on true events, and dark stories to keep the lights on. © 2026 Created with OBOMEDIA technology. All rights reserved. This episode and its content (audio, text and related materials) are the property of their respective creator and are distributed under the OBOMEDIA name on platforms such as Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music and Pocket Casts. Reproduction, distribution, editing or commercial use, in whole or in part, without prior written permission is prohibited. For permissions, licensing and business inquiries: business@obomedia

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