Based on a spooky story by listener Ayyad, this Ivy’s Chilling Tale follows Connor, an adventurous soccer-loving kid who spots a strange flashing light coming from the forbidden forest. When he follows it into the trees, he finds an empty coffin in a clearing, and something rotten clawing its way out of the ground. But the scariest part may be what follows Connor home... and into school the next day.

Today’s spooky story comes from our brave 8-year-old listener Patrick Haines. In “The Mask,” a strange discovery in the basement turns into a nightmare when Patrick finds out that some creepy things are much easier to put on than they are to take off.

Thank you to our imaginative 8-year-old listener Ethan for inspiring today’s terrifying tale! “Cartoon Creeps” takes us inside an old house where strange animal sounds echo in the dark, and the smiling cartoon figures waiting inside may not be friendly after all.

Today’s Ivy’s Chilling Tale comes from our beloved 5-year-old listener Oliver, who dreamed up a story about something that should have been nothing at all. In “Only a Shadow,” Everyn Mary wanders into the woods and discovers that one strange shadow can follow you much farther than you ever want it to.

This tale, Story Club members, is extra chilling because it came from one of you! Thank you to our brave and creative 6-year-old listener Hunter and his family for inspiring “The Grave on Second Base,” a spooky story about a baseball field built over an old forgotten graveyard, where second base is hiding something much darker than anyone expected.

In this Ivy’s Chilling Tale, we’re featuring a creepy original story from listener Avir from Colorado, who sends us into a quiet new town, an old house, and a hallway where something strange begins stirring every night at midnight. Get ready for The Shadow of Midnight, a spooky tale about vanishing friends, icy hands, and one very loyal dog who may be the only thing keeping the darkness away.

Today’s Ivy’s Chilling Tale comes from Ivy’s brave and imaginative listener Ber, age 6, from Connecticut, who dreamed up a spooky story about a tree, a tunnel, and a forest that refuses to let go. When a boy steps inside a strange opening in a tree, he finds himself pulled into a world of dead ends, vanishing paths, dark caves, and something ghostly waiting in the shadows. Get ready for a chilling walk through Spooked Woods, where finding your way out may be the scariest part of all.

Hello again, Story Club members. Ivy here, your ghostly host with the most. In today’s chilling holiday tale, inspired by my listener Harriet from Australia, Christmas cheer takes a spooky turn when two mysterious antique nutcracker dolls arrive as gifts.

Hello again, Story Club members. Ivy here, your ghostly host with the most. In today’s chilling tale, inspired by my brilliant listener Felix, we travel to a mysterious seaside village where the ocean hides more than seashells. When three curious siblings try to prove an old beach legend is just a silly myth, they discover that some warnings are given for a reason.

Today’s Ivy’s Chilling Tale comes from my brave and imaginative listener Luella, who dreamed up a story about something that looks beautiful and harmless… but turns out to be anything but. This eerie episode is called “The Moving Crystal,” and it may just make you think twice before bringing home any mysterious treasures.

Today’s spooky story comes from brave Story Club members Hudson and Remi, who asked for a terrifying mystery about the legendary Bermuda Triangle.

Two cousins and their uncle sail straight into one of the most mysterious places on Earth, where ships vanish, compasses spin, and the ocean keeps its darkest secrets.

Perfect for young listeners who love spooky stories, mysterious legends, and gentle Halloween-style thrills.