Over the years, The Confessionals Podcast has often released some of its most unsettling episodes during the final days of October. These shows have become standouts in our archive—stories filled with strange encounters, dark mysteries, and experiences that push the boundaries of the unexplained.

For listeners who enjoy something a little more chilling this time of year, here’s a collection of our Halloween releases dating back to 2017.

For the past four years, we’ve turned October into a tradition: letting The Confessionals fans try their hand at writing the creepiest, funniest, and downright weirdest four-word horror stories imaginable. From The Scariest 4-Word Stories Written by The Confessionals Podcast Fans, to the 2nd Edition, 3rd Edition, and last year’s 4th Edition, the creativity has been terrifyingly good. But this year, we’re shaking things up. Since AI is supposedly taking over the world anyway, why not see what it can do with Halloween? We let the machines take a crack at writing their own four-word scary stories — and honestly, the results are equal parts spooky and hilarious. So grab your pumpkin spice, lock your doors, and let’s see what happens when AI tries to haunt your October.

If you’ve ever carved a pumpkin or swapped ghost stories in October, you’ve probably heard whispers of the Headless Horseman. But did you know that beyond the campfire tales and Washington Irving’s Legend of Sleepy Hollow, there are real historical accounts and eyewitness reports of headless riders dating back centuries? Saddle up—this week’s Creature Feature Friday is galloping straight into the chilling legend of the Headless Horseman.

Halloween is here again, and with it comes a perfect excuse to pull out some of the creepiest stories and images ever captured on film. For generations, ghost photos have fascinated believers and skeptics alike—sparking chills, debates, and plenty of late-night storytelling. Whether staged, misunderstood, or something truly unexplainable, these pictures have earned their place as some of the most talked-about snapshots in paranormal history.

Prepare for a spooktacular treat! Halloween is the ultimate day for spine-tingling stories, and we've conjured up 10 micro-horror tales that will give you goosebumps. These eerie miniature narratives crafted by The Confessionals fans have clawed their way into our top 10 for this year's edition of 4-Word Scary Stories. So, turn off the lights, fire up your jack-o'-lantern, and get ready for a howling good time!

Halloween is coming soon, and if you love the spooky season, you may be tempted to participate in some weird stuff. But whatever you do, don’t try any of these 6 ritual games if you want to survive the night without being cursed, kidnapped, or killed! Much like classic creepy games like the Ouija board or Bloody Mary, these 6 games may have scary or unforeseen consequences that make playing just not worth the risk! Is it the repetitious ritual aspect of these games or the intentions with which one plays them that makes them dangerous? Or are they just plain wicked?

October 31 is nearly here… If you’re in the mood for a good ghost story but you’re also short on time, take a quick scan through these 4-word scary stories written by The Confessionals Podcast fans! We picked 15 of our favorite mini tales of horror, submitted on our social media pages, to give you a fright and let your imagination run wild (or run away). They’re creepy and they’re kooky, and just the right amount of spooky!

Halloween 2020 may be over, but you can stay spooky by checking out Bigfoot Odyssey Spook Week #6! Tony joined an entertaining panel on the October 31 show including the Bigfoot Odyssey team and fellow guest Wes Germer. If you missed it live, watch the episode here!

Happy Halloween Eve! The Friday before every Halloween is officially National Frankenstein Friday. On the last Friday of October, this creepy national day recognizes the horrifying but misunderstood Frankenstein monster, the troubled Dr. Victor Frankenstein, and the author of it all, Mary Shelley. For this month’s extended Creature Feature Friday, here are 10 facts and details about the enduring horror tale of Frankenstein!