Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids

Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids

Welcome to "Micro Terrors: Scary Stories for Kids", where it’s always the spooky season – full of chills, thrills, and spine-tingling spooks! MICRO TERRORS™ are family-friendly frights for those ages 8 and up. And while our stories are for younger ears, we are still talking about things that go bump in the night, and some children may not be able to handle what others can. Parental consent is recommended. Visit us online at http://MicroTerrors.com

Episodes

May 31, 2025 19 mins
A special “Listener Terrors” episode with stories sent in by kids!
“The Evil Elf On The Shelf” by Griffin Young (age 10)
“The Haunted Skateboard” by Wyatt Martinez-Tubbs (age 8)
“Scareware” by Oscar (age 3) – narrated by Oscar too!
“The Axeman” by Emery Garner (age 7)
“The Past’s Vires” by Landen Zmurk

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A young boy keeps vigil over his fevered mother on a cold winter night, but when Death itself comes calling, eight-year-old Tommy discovers that sometimes the greatest battles are fought by the smallest warriors—and that what we're willing to fight for isn't always what we think we're protecting.


FREE Word Games and Q&A for this episode:
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On a stormy night filled with board games and boredom, two siblings answer a knock at the door — only to find two very strange visitors whose motives are anything but clear.

FREE Word Search and Crossword puzzles, plus a fun Q&A for you and your kids to see how closely they were paying attenetion to the story! https://weirddarkness.com/mt-checkmate

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Download The FREE WORD SEARCH Puzzle For This Episode:
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On a lazy summer day, two boys feed the fish – but beneath the water is something sinister they cannot see.

Written by Fionna Cosgrove: https://www.fionnacosgrovewriter.com
Narrated by Darren Marlar: http://DarrenMarlar.com

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When ten-year-old Lucy gets locked inside the Grove City Library after dark, she discovers she’s not as alone as she thought — and something with glowing red eyes is waiting in the shadows.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
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“The Monster” by August, age 6
“The Ghost Of Xunantunich” by Alitzel Cruz, age 11
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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Oliver’s reflection had always been a little off — but he didn’t expect it to steal his life for a day of pranks.
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://We...
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A simple after-school detention turns into a nightmarish battle for survival when a shapeshifting alien impersonates a beloved teacher – and it’s hungry.
(This episode was originally aired in January 2023 as “Starved For Detention)


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A strange light, a flickering night light, and something moving in the backyard — what would you do if it happened to you?

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: h...
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“THE GHOST HUNT SLEEPOVER” and “THE SNAKE PRINCESS #MicroTerrors
“The Ghost Hunt Sleepover” by Sophie, age 7
“The Snake Princess” by Addy Porter, age 6
Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from vo...
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When a lonely kid finds a strange creature in a graveyard, bringing it home seems like a dream come true, until...

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://W...
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On St. Patrick’s Day, one boy’s plan to escape a dinner of corned beef and cabbage takes an unexpected – and unsettling – turn.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marl...
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The Stomach isn't just a dumpster—it breathes, it hungers, and it doesn’t let everyone leave.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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A prestigious retirement party in a Chicago skyscraper takes an unexpected turn when cutting-edge technology challenges the legacy of a famed scientist, turning the evening into an unforgettable spectacle.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
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“The Pirate” by Kade Bloomquist, age 5
“The Ghost Wolf” by Oziel Cruz, age 8

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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A night of ghost stories, fog, and a scavenger hunt for a lost lighthouse keeper's treasures turns into a spine-chilling adventure that Dylan and Fiona will never forget.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, a...
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With the power out, the internet gone, and strange noises in the night, a family huddles together—desperate to understand what’s happening beyond their locked doors.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and au...
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On the last day of school before spring break, Adam’s simple kick of a stone leads him to an encounter with a terrifying zombie rat—and a very strange solution to keep it at bay.

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
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“You’ll Spoil Your Dinner” by Dean Vargas, age 7 ¾ 
“Rising From The Dead” by Max W, age 6
“Zombie Dog” by Clark and Molly Rawcliffe (ages not given)

Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voic...
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Find more family-friendly frights and creepy games to play on our website at http://MicroTerrors.com!
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/microterrors
Other stories, novels, and more from author Scott Donnelly: https://amzn.to/3LymHaU
Other narrations, podcasts, and audiobooks from voice artist Darren Marlar: https://WeirdDarkness.com
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