Stories for Adults · 25 episodes
Five Minutes of Dread
About this show
Something unsettling each week in under five minutes — no gore, just the kind of dread that lingers after the audio ends.
All 25 episodes
Latest 2 September 2026
Quiet Dread: Five Minutes of Unsettling Truths
Episode 27 · 9 min · 2 September 2026
Short weekly tales of subtle unease—where ordinary habits hide something quietly wrong.
Quiet Dread invites you to confront the subtle horrors lurking beneath the surface of everyday life, delivered weekly in under five minutes. Each episode, narrated with chilling composure, peels back layers of normalcy to reveal unsettling truths that challenge your perception of safety and reality. Prepare for a lingering sense of unease that will stay with you long after the audio fades, prompting you to look at the world differently.
The Knot in the Wood: Five Minutes of Lingering Dread
Episode 26 · 10 min · 26 August 2026
A weekly dose of quiet unease—unsettling stories told in a calm voice, leaving you with more questions than answers.
In 'The Knot in the Wood,' each week’s episode offers a brief yet haunting tale designed to evoke a deep sense of unease. Delivered in a calm, measured voice, these stories avoid gore but craft an atmosphere of persistent dread that lingers long after listening. Perfect for those who enjoy unsettling narratives that leave a lasting impression, this series explores the subtle, creeping fears that reside beneath the surface of everyday life.
Lingering Dread: True Stories That Haunt the Quiet
Episode 25 · 8 min · 19 August 2026
Each week, a calm voice reveals unsettling tales—no gore, just the kind of unease that follows you home.
Lingering Dread explores chilling true stories that evoke a sense of unease without resorting to gore, focusing instead on subtle, unsettling details that stay with you long after listening. Each episode, narrated in a calm, measured tone, reveals tales of lingering dread and psychological haunting that provoke deep reflection and curiosity. Perfect for those who enjoy slow-burning horror, this series leaves listeners with a haunting sense of the unknown that persists well beyond the final words.
Lingering Dread: Five-Minute Chills for the Restless Mind
Episode 24 · 8 min · 12 August 2026
Each week, a calm voice delivers a quiet, unsettling truth—no gore, just the kind of unease that follows you home.
Lingering Dread offers listeners a weekly dose of unsettling stories delivered in a calm, measured voice that amplifies the sense of dread without gore. Each episode explores eerie tales and psychological horrors designed to linger in your mind long after the audio ends. Perfect for those who enjoy a slow-building sense of unease, this podcast leaves you with a haunting feeling of suspense and curiosity that persists well beyond the final word.
Lingering Shadows: Weekly Dreadful Truths in Five Minutes
Episode 23 · 7 min · 5 August 2026
Unsettling stories whispered calmly—each episode leaves you with a chill that stays long after the audio fades.
Lingering Shadows offers a weekly dose of unsettling truths delivered in a calm, measured voice that amplifies their eerie impact. Each episode explores chilling stories and facts that evoke a sense of dread, lingering long after listening. Perfect for those who enjoy a slow-burning sense of unease, this podcast reveals the unsettling side of reality that makes you question what lurks just out of sight.
Five Minutes of Lingering Dread: Unsettling Truths in a Calm Voice
Episode 22 · 8 min · 29 July 2026
Each week, a quietly chilling thought—no gore, just the kind of unease that follows you after the audio fades.
Dive into 'Five Minutes of Lingering Dread,' your weekly dose of disquieting truths. Each concise episode, delivered in a deceptively calm voice, unearths the subtle horrors lurking beneath the surface of everyday life, promising to leave you with a profound sense of unease long after the audio fades. Prepare to confront the unsettling realities that challenge your perception and linger in your thoughts.
Silent Signals: The Ominous Science of Sounds That Vanish
Episode 21 · 6 min · 22 July 2026
Each week, discover a quiet dread—the brain’s alarm for what should be there, but isn’t. Listen, and linger.
In 'Silent Signals: The Ominous Science of Sounds That Vanish,' listeners explore the eerie phenomena of sounds that disappear without explanation, revealing how these subtle cues can hint at hidden dangers or unseen forces. Through calm yet unsettling narration, the episode uncovers why these vanishing sounds matter, leaving a lingering sense of unease that stays long after the audio ends. Perfect for those fascinated by the mysterious and the unexplained, it challenges perceptions of what we hear—and what we might be missing.
Lingering Dread: Unsettling Truths in Five Minutes
Episode 20 · 5 min · 15 July 2026
Each week, discover the quiet horrors hidden in plain sight—no gore, just the kind of dread that lingers.
Lingering Dread: Unsettling Truths in Five Minutes takes listeners on a short but powerful journey into the realm of subtle horror and psychological unease. Each episode uncovers eerie truths and disturbing possibilities that stay with you long after the narration ends, all delivered in a calm, measured tone that amplifies the unsettling atmosphere. Perfect for those who enjoy a quick dose of lingering dread without gore, this series leaves you pondering the darkness lurking beneath the surface of everyday life.
Five Minutes of Lingering Dread: The Train That Never Deviates
Episode 19 · 7 min · 8 July 2026
Each week, a calm voice reveals unsettling truths—this time, the city’s perfect train schedule hides something chilling.
In this eerie episode, explore the unsettling phenomenon of a train that perpetually follows the same unchanging route, never deviating or reaching a destination. Through calm narration, the story delves into the psychological unease and lingering dread this anomaly inspires, leaving listeners with a sense of unease that persists long after the audio ends. Perfect for those who enjoy subtle but persistent horror that taps into the uncanny and the unknown.
Perfectly in Place: The Dread of Immaculate Order
Episode 18 · 8 min · 1 July 2026
A weekly five-minute descent into unsettling calm—where nothing is wrong, but everything feels off.
In 'Perfectly in Place: The Dread of Immaculate Order,' discover unsettling stories that explore the eerie comfort and hidden horrors of rigid perfection. Each episode unveils how seemingly harmless routines and pristine environments can evoke a lingering sense of dread, leaving listeners with a haunting feeling that stays long after the narration ends. This podcast offers a calm yet chilling journey into the unsettling side of order and control.
Lingering Dread: The Bus That Always Arrives
Episode 17 · 10 min · 24 June 2026
Weekly tales of unsettling order and quiet terror, told in a voice that makes the unease linger long after the story ends.
Weekly tales of unsettling order and quiet terror, told in a voice that makes the unease linger long after the story ends.
Whispers After Midnight: Tales of Lingering Dread
Episode 16 · 13 min · 17 June 2026
Each week, a calm voice unravels unsettling truths—no gore, just chills that stay long after the story ends.
Prepare for a weekly dose of the subtly unsettling with "Whispers After Midnight." Each brief, potent episode delves into tales of psychological dread, carefully crafted to avoid gore while maximizing the chilling impact. Narrated in a calm, measured tone, these stories will burrow into your mind, leaving a lingering unease that resonates long after the audio fades, challenging your perception of the ordinary.
A Millimeter Out of Place: The Subtle Terror of Tiny Changes
Episode 15 · 11 min · 10 June 2026
Each week, explore a new quiet dread—no gore, just the lingering unease of the almost unnoticeable, calmly told.
Each week, explore a new quiet dread—no gore, just the lingering unease of the almost unnoticeable, calmly told.
Still Life: The Unsettling Calm of Things That Never Change
Episode 14 · 11 min · 27 May 2026
Each week, explore quiet dread in ordinary moments—where perfection lingers and time stands eerily still.
Each week, explore quiet dread in ordinary moments—where perfection lingers and time stands eerily still.
Quiet Dread: The Haunting Power of Forgotten Details
Episode 13 · 10 min · 20 May 2026
A weekly five-minute descent into subtle, lingering unease—no gore, just the unsettling truths your mind can’t shake.
A weekly five-minute descent into subtle, lingering unease—no gore, just the unsettling truths your mind can’t shake.
Unsettling Rituals: Five Minutes of Lingering Dread
Episode 12 · 10 min · 13 May 2026
Each week, a calm voice reveals a new, quiet horror—no gore, just the kind of unease that follows you home.
Each week, a calm voice reveals a new, quiet horror—no gore, just the kind of unease that follows you home.
Unsettling Echoes: Dreadful Truths in Five Minutes
Episode 11 · 18 min · 6 May 2026
Calmly narrated weekly tales where reality blurs, leaving you questioning what you remember most.
Calmly narrated weekly tales where reality blurs, leaving you questioning what you remember most.
Lingering Dread: Ordinary Glitches, Unsettling Echoes
Episode 10 · 6 min · 29 April 2026
Each week, a calm voice explores subtle, creeping unease in everyday moments—disturbance without gore.
Each week, a calm voice explores subtle, creeping unease in everyday moments—disturbance without gore.
Lingering Shadows: Weekly Dreadful Whispers
Episode 9 · 9 min · 22 April 2026
Chilling tales in under five minutes—no gore, just subtle unease that stays long after the story ends.
Chilling tales in under five minutes—no gore, just subtle unease that stays long after the story ends.
Lingering Dread: The Subtle Terror of the Blue Coffee Mug
Episode 8 · 8 min · 15 April 2026
Each week, discover a quiet, creeping unease that stays with you long after the story ends.
Each week, discover a quiet, creeping unease that stays with you long after the story ends.
Lingering Echoes: Five-Minute Tales of Modern Dread
Episode 6 · 6 min · 4 April 2026
Unsettling weekly stories—no gore, just the kind of quiet horror that follows you after the audio ends.
Five short tales turn phones, rooms, and familiar routines into modern hauntings, ending with a machine that endlessly replays memories without understanding what they mean.
Unsettling Certainty: The Dread of Memories That Never Existed
Episode 5 · 4 min · 2 April 2026
Each week, explore a quietly disturbing truth that lingers long after the calm narration ends—no gore, just unease.
A reflective exploration of the Mandela Effect, from the Fruit of the Loom logo to memories of Mandela's death, and why false certainty can make ordinary perception feel deeply unsettling.
Lingering Echoes: Conversations with the Lost
Episode 3 · 4 min · 2 April 2026
Each week, a true story of quiet dread—no gore, just unsettling truths that stay with you long after the audio ends.
A reflection on Project December, a chatbot built from a deceased woman's messages, and the questions an AI simulation raises about grief, memory, and emotional attachment.
Unsettling Routines: The Dog Walker
Episode 2 · 5 min · 2 April 2026
A familiar walk, an unfamiliar dog—something is just slightly off, and it lingers long after the story ends.
A dog walker notices that the beagle beside him is almost—but not quite—his familiar Buster. The routine ends with a stranger’s perfect smile and doubts about what makes a self.
The Unseen Majority
Episode 1 · 4 min · 2 April 2026
Each week, discover a quietly unsettling truth—no gore, just lingering dread—narrated in a calm, unnerving voice.
A speculative story begins with the tiny fraction of reality visible to human eyes and imagines a deeper loss: private thought becoming a public signal to something indifferent.
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