Fear From the Heartland — A Horror Fiction Anthology and Scary Stories Podcast

Some names should never be spoken. And some promises echo louder in the dark. In this haunting episode of From Folklore to the Heartland, journey into the shadowed wilds of Slavic legend and twisted fairy realms, where ancient beings still barter in blood and gold—and the price of love may be far more than you’re willing to pay. Guided by the bone-cracking footsteps of Baba Yaga herself, host PJM presents a tale where nothing is what it seems, and survival hinges on memory, sacrifice, and the oldest kind of magic. To watch the podcast on YouTube: ⁠⁠http://b...

When the dead start walking the streets of New Orleans, only one man seems to notice something's terribly wrong—and he's just unpacked his last moving box. In a city known for its mysteries, something ancient has awakened… something that doesn't fear bullets, boundaries, or the light of day. From abandoned mausoleums to back-alley bars, whispers grow louder: of shadows with no eyes, of men who shouldn’t be breathing, and of a darkness older than the city itself. As tourists vanish and the line between folklore and fact begins to blur, one investigator finds himself drawn into a hidden...

Two voices. One question: Would you listen if it sounded like someone you loved? When the wind howls and the light begins to flicker, something ancient stirs just beyond the threshold. In tonight’s episode, FFTH delivers a pair of haunting tales where isolation breeds temptation, and grief becomes the perfect bait. From the cliffs of a storm-battered lighthouse to the soot-choked hearth of a woodland cottage, the voices are calling — soothing, familiar, impossible to ignore. But in places where the veil wears thin, not everything that speaks should be answered. To watch the podcast on Y...

War never truly ends—it just changes shape. In this episode of Fear from the Heartland, the battlefield isn’t a jungle, a desert, or a distant warzone. It’s closer. Too close. When an unstoppable force begins its quiet invasion, one man finds himself fighting a war no one else seems to see, a war where the enemy is small but merciless, methodical, and multiplying. Paul J. McSorley delivers a chilling performance in tonight’s story, where paranoia meets reality and the line between past battles and present horrors begins to blur. Prepare yourself for an episode that will lea...

Step behind the curtain and into the shadows—where deception, desire, and darkness intertwine. In this chilling episode of Fear From The Heartland, host Paul J. McSorley guides you through a labyrinth of human ambition, temptation, and deadly consequences. When trust is a fragile illusion and passion masks something far more sinister, who will be left standing when the final act unfolds?With gripping performances and an atmosphere thick with suspense, this episode will leave you questioning just how well you truly know the ones closest to you. Tune in—if you dare—and discov...

Step into the fiery depths of Hell's most twisted bureaucracy in the spine-chilling and darkly humorous season opener of Fear from the Heartland. Hosted by Paul J. McSorley, this episode invites you into a world where ambition clashes with cunning, chaos battles order, and failure is met with unthinkable consequences.Follow the journey of a veteran demon as he faces a trial like no other—a harrowing encounter with Hell’s own brand of corporate hierarchy, where every misstep could lead to eternal torment. With razor-sharp wit, grotesque imagery, and a devilishly clever narrative, this...

Step into the past, glimpse the future, and lose yourself in the extraordinary. In this special episode of Fear From the Heartland, host Paul J. McSorley invites you to revisit two timeless tales from the show's first season, both masterfully penned by J.C. Fields. These thought-provoking stories explore the boundaries of time, reality, and the human spirit, challenging perceptions of what it means to alter the unalterable. With moments of suspense, mystery, and existential wonder, this episode promises a journey that will linger in your thoughts long after the final word is spoken. Tune in for a gripping...

Welcome to the Season 5 finale!  To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 24. Just one more episode until the show goes on hiatus, but fret not- all the material will be staying up for future listening pleasure.  To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Gregory has always wanted to be a prolific writer. He was just never able to quite find the “muse.” That is until an ancient pen forged by a god came into his possession. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more a...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 22 of Fear from the Heartland. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In tonight’s tale teenage fans of a legendary Rock 'n' Roll star plunge into a perilous quest, determined to resurrect a forbidden song, hidden even from the Prince of Darkness himself. Their journey leads them to the eerie depths of Alex Ryder's abandoned mansion, where the boundaries between rock and horror blur. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You...

Death photography was all the rage in the early 1800’s. For many grieving families, a picture of their deceased loved one helped them to heal. But for some, the macabre items were a gateway to terror To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland <...

Welcome to Season 5, Episode 19 of Paul J. McSorley's Fear From the Heartland podcast!  To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A Halloween story that is meant to stir you in a way very different from the normal ghouls and goblins one is expecting in this season of zombies and killer clowns. An unusual tale of loss and the mental acknowledgment of such. The Halloween Funeral. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this li...

Evil Idol, Chilling Tales for Dark Nights’ voice acting competition, is back for 2023! That’s right: Evil Idol: Resurrection takes place this November! It starts Monday, November 27, with a special twist! This year, we’ve left a spot in the competition open for one of our listeners, with no prior voice acting experience, to join the fray! To claim the lucky 13th position, what you need to do is send us an email by midnight central time on Sunday, November 12, and include a vocal recording of yourself, explaining in two minutes or less, why you should...

The Hudson River Valley of New York state near the town of Sleepy Hollow, there is a tale of the annual visit of a nocturnal horse rider who is missing his head. The dates of these visits always correspond to the occurrence of Halloween. When the appearance of the horseman turns deadly, Shorty Small does what Shorty Small always does. He chases the phantom To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you li...

A local legend lurking in the Delta’s murky bottoms, revived each time someone entered the soggy forest and never returned, or worse—a mutilated corpse was discovered. It’s all fun and games until someone you know disappears. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or send this link to a friend: https://bit.ly/FearFr...

Dokkaebi: A goblin finds love in the arms of a broken human, and he'll remind her how much her kind can trust humans. AND The Anniversary: It's the Williams' anniversary and Robert is out of town...on business. June has a special surprise planned for her husband, which is nothing compared to the shock he unwittingly has for her. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a fr...

They say the victors write history, but that’s just the outcome of one possible timeline. Sometimes in war, as in peace, some things are better remembered, lest history repeat itself. Then again, in the far reaches of believability, some things are better left forgotten–or unspoken of. To watch the podcast on YouTube: http://bit.ly/ChillingEntertainmentYT Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast for free wherever you're listening or by using this link: https://bit.ly/FearFromTheHeartland If you like the show, telling a friend about it would be amazing! You can text, email, Tweet, or sen...