Episode
Dead Silence in the Woods: A Terrifying Encounter
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- True Scary Story
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- Feb 12, 2026
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- 2627
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Summary
In this true scary story, we hear about what started as childhood summers in the remote Allegheny Mountains to solitary camping trips as a young adult. It was there where one man believed he understood the woods of West Virginia. He had the directions and knew the trails. But during one late-night hike back to his car, the forest changed. The insects stopped making noise, and suddenly he heard a large creature chasing after him. Was it a predator? A legend? Or something far older that still lingers in those mountains? You can get these ad-free through ScaryPlus.com free for 14 days, then 4.99 per month. Cancel anytime. You can find Edwin on TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram as @edwincov Editing and sound design by Sarah Vorhees Wendel of VW Sound Get in touch to share your story through TrueScaryStory.com