A seven-year-old boy cowered in the closet of his family’s suburban home in Florida. He was buried beneath jackets and sports gear, listening to screams coming from down the hall. When they stopped, the silence that followed was far worse. Then heavy footsteps approached and a shadow passed beneath the door. The boy braced for it to burst open, thinking he w ... Show More
Sep 23
Warnings (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
Today, I’m going to tell you four stories about people who thought they had a handle on the situation they were in, but found out – way too late – that they’d really misjudged things. You can WATCH all new & exclusive MrBallen podcast episodes on my YouTube channel, just called " ... Show More
27m 7s
Sep 21
Murder In Marseilles (PODCAST EXCLUSIVE EPISODE)
One morning in January 1990, a man walked into a police station in Marseille, France, clutching a newspaper. He went up to the desk, and said he’d seen a sketch of a murder suspect in the paper that morning – and he knew who it was. He unrolled the newspaper... and held it up nex ... Show More
29m 35s
Dec 2024
Double Murder In Lockdown
The house finally fell silent. A few minutes later, Maria hesitantly opened her bedroom door and looked out onto the landing. Daniel, who also shared the property, was standing outside holding a mobile phone in a white-gloved hand. He locked eyes with Maria and told her: "Go back ... Show More
24m 35s
Jan 2024
Ep.57 - Joel Guy Jr & the Head in the Pot
Joel Guy Jr was seen as the odd son of the Guy family, and shortly after Thanksgiving one year, his parents were nowhere to be found. When the cops finally gained entry, the discovery was horrifying. Send your spooky stories to mikeohhello@gmail.com! thatchapter@night.co for ... Show More
41m 19s