30 Hiking Through the Woods HORROR Stories (COMPILATION) 

I'm sorry there are no new stories today. I'm working on it - I'm just not feeling myself today. If you want to help, I'd love to hear your Ozark Horror Stories! Share them with this link - www.darkstories.org/

I'm sorry for your loss. Only animal people understand how deeply the loss of a pet is felt. Sending you comforting, healing thoughts!

I'm sorry for your loss DP. I know how it feels to lose a beloved member of your family. Their having 4 legs doesn't make the pain of lose any easier to deal with. When you are ready, please remember that there are other innocent, loving animal souls out there needing to belong to a human family. Take care, may your heart heal.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Pets are family, and it takes a piece of you when they depart.

1:33:17 I'm Steve and I'm from the Philippines. I frequently visit Sagada, Mountain Province before the pandemic. Finding this story here gave me goosebumps because I have been to all the spots mentioned in the story. I knew there was something waiting for me in this video and coming across this story blew my mind. I consider Sagada a sacred town and they have hanging coffins by the cliff and burial grounds in their caves. They have fairies and other entities in there. I have had a heroic dose of magic mushrooms there way back and sensed so much that are hard to explain or put into words. Always be respectful of new places you visit, especially those with history of tribal wars and ancient cultures.

I recently lost my elderly cat, Rowdy. I had from the time of his birth. He was by my side, literally, for 15 years. His passing has left a huge hole in my life. My heart goes out to you. I am sorry for your loss. The grief is awful, I know. Thinking of you.

We lost our dog last year, and I lost my Dad this year. Your stories have helped me through all of it. Loss is never easy, just take it a step at a time.

So sorry to hear about your loss! All loved ones, be they human or animal, are hard to lose. Much love to you and your family ♡

That story with the stepfather Craig legit made me cry :( music at the end was a great touch. Thanks for reading such a great story!

I love the story of the man and his stepson who go hiking in an attempt to bond. It always makes me cry.

Sorry to you and your family for losing your beloved pet, the memories will always be in your heart and thank you for sharing all the stories with us❤️❤️❤️🌷❤️❤️❤️

That step father one where he got a second chance really hit the feels. Im glad it ended like that.

Pets are family. Period!

Had to put my dog down last year, I'm still bummed. Damn feelings again, but I still feel he is near at times and take opportunity to tell him: Noah is the best boy, my #1 Roll-Dog out of all I ever had, and that I appreciate and admire all of his dog-ish qualities of loyalty, obedience and our level of mutual respect. He protected our family for 12 years as it grew, he was 1 intelligent dobby, and was always kind to my neighbors and friends. He could truly sing to a harmonica tune as well, he literally carried a tone. God be with you, grief really is a process.

So sorry for your fur baby loss. Hugs. Thank you for taking care of your listeners who look forward to your stories every day.

I'm so sorry to hear that. Pets are so special. To me they're the only reason to keep going on the darkest days. A pet is what makes a house a home. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Animals are soooo special, they never judge & love with all their heart! Take care. 💜

Sending you love & condolences on your loss. Our cross species love stories are often some of the most meaningful relationships we have in a lifetime. My animal companions have taught me so much in my lifetime, and I respect anyone who cherishes and mourns their memory. Such devoted Love & friendship lost is always painful. 💚💚💚

Im so sorry for your loss, losing a pet is hard especially if you have a great connection with them, loyal pet deaths are harder than most

Sorry for your loss, Darkness.. it is very evident that you are so broken hearted.. Thank you for taking the time to post this video..

"...was the demonic manifestation of his own child" Well if my _entire_ spine didn't electrify when I heard that---

Very sorry about the loss of your pet. I know a beloved pet is a member of the family. Thank you so very much for this compilation, this is in my top 3 of favorite topics. Again, sincere and deepest sympathy.

I'm so very sorry for the loss of your pet, I just found out today that I lost a very good friend a month ago. I didn't find out until today.

The vortex story (real or not) is one of the best I've ever heard...

Love listening to these videos while driving late night on the back roads.

I love 💘the sheep in the background 😍so relaxing.

I am saddened to hear about your pet passing it’s never easy to lose a friend but there always be with you no matter what.

My condolences on your late pet... Some great stories tonight and they have me on the edge of my seat! It's dark earlier here now and creepy dark. This is perfect for self isolating and to imagine what you narrorate, is better than any movie produced

Love the sheep in the forest. Very calm for scary stories

The stories are terrifying but the voice is just SO soothing. I’ve been listening to these when I fall asleep.

Beautiful story filled with adventure and filled with a loving message a man reaching out to show his step son his love for him love is so often there if we will only give it a chance.

So sorry to hear of your loss, sending light and love 💗

It's hard enough to lose a child but for a demon to pretend they're you're deceased child is absolutely disgusting. Demons are obviously bad enough but that's in the category of people who hurt children and the elderly. Michael if you ever come across this just know that lots of us have been and are sending love and light.

Oh no. I'm 😥 about your pet. Was it your cat,dog or? I'm truly sorry for your loss. I've lost my best freind mojo my 9 year old male pitbull june 6 2018. I cried for a month and a half and was extremely depressed. Mojo was a very close freind and family to me. I'm getting depressed now thinking about him.

LMAO, did'nt know the video was on a loop and when I saw the white sheep in the back ground walking backwards, it threw me for a loop. It really looks weird, not something you want to see while walking through the woods. I thought it was going to be part of the stories. Love your stories and your voice.

Sorry about your fur baby darkness! Its so hard to lose a member of your family. May your process of grieving heal your wounds. Sending love and hugs ❤

Hey kiddo, the one with the stepdad Craig, I haven’t even finished the story you’re telling but listen, it’s okay to feel what you felt back then. I’m happy to hear that Craig wasn’t a horrible man, abusive or disliked you at all, that’s a huge relief to hear considering how stepparents can be now. But you have no reason to apologize with the way you felt about it all back then. I do think your mother shouldn’t have forced a relationship to begin with though, that was bad on her part no matter what. But what you felt was very valid, don’t ever beat yourself up over it okay? You have two dads who love you💗 Edit: The ending made me literally cry I’m so happy Craig and you were okay😭💗

I enjoy your stories, I'm glad you're there for all of us, and I'm sorry that you have lost a good friend.

Sorry to hear of the loss of your fur family member. Peace to you and your family man. ❤

Its very amusing to watch the critters move forward and then walk backwards lol

The 1st two werewolf story was really good, also the vortex thingy😂. And stories about those weird insane people almost put me on the edge of my seat. I used to hike a lot when I was in Sg and Malaysia but those are always daytime lol. I have the same experience, but not too creepy😂. I get that feeling that something is watching you while walking or the silence of the surroundings creeps you out. I once got lost in the woods because I felt too courageous on one of my hikes. The normal people creep me out. I feel like they can do anything to you, especially to a 31-year-old woman like me hiking alone. Now I am very careful when I hike and I always let my fiance come along with me😂.

So apparently there have been multiple sightings of a dragon or dragon like beast seen underneath the surface of the water in Crater Lake OR so to the group that saw the flying dragon dive into the lake...you are not alone.

I've lost many pets in the past. This stems mostly from leaving doors open and not keeping an eye on what the animals are doing - kittens and puppies are the worst! One minute they are there - the next they are gone. In my experience three matters resolve themselves as even young animals tend to return at feed time.

just wanted to throw this out there after hearing the story about the "dragon" at Crater Lake in Oregon. I've lived in Oregon my whole life. I even spent a summer working at Crater Lake. Since it's located on top of a mountain, there's snow there all but 1 month of the year (August), and due to that and the fact that there's not much civilization around...the employees there live in dorms at the park, and rarely leave the park. Every employee there is taught A LOT about the park, it's history, etc., because tourists are inquisitive, and employees are bound to be asked questions. For one thing, I never saw anything weird there. I didn't even see opossums like the writer of the story mentioned. I'm not saying there aren't any in that area...that I'm not sure about...just saying I never saw any there, and I spent a lot of time outside at night while I was there. I also know that it's not legal to camp there...at least, not near the lake or around the crater itself (there are certainly areas just outside of the park where camping is legal...and there are campgrounds further down the mountain, not where the lake itself could be seen, though). I'm sure people camp illegally in some areas around the top of the crater...but not near the developed areas of the park, and there are A LOT of very vigilant park rangers there that police the wilderness thoroughly. Not saying it's impossible that the writer camped somewhere around the rim of the crater (the only place where the lake can be seen without flying over it)...only that it's unlikely. The only places where they may have gotten away with camping around the rim are areas with very harsh terrain that only the most skilled hikers could get to, and again, there's 10-12' of snow around the rim all but one month out of the year, so camping there would be difficult to say the least. The park itself is only open for a few months during the summer, because it's impossible to access the rest of the time. So I'm just not buying it. Good story...but based on my intimate knowledge of the area...it's not likely true. I don't just mean the claim that the writer saw a dragon is likely untrue...I mean the whole story smells of bullsh*t. Honestly, someone claiming they saw a dragon is more believable than someone claiming they camped somewhere around the rim of the calderra (crater) at Crater Lake. Again, it's possible I guess. I can't be certain that the story is a lie...it just seems pretty unbelievable to me given my knowledge and experience.

Sorry for your lost my heart goes out to you many blessings to you.

The story about the stepdad and stepson that went camping legit brought tears to my eyes because a couple years after my parents divorced I got to step dad who I didn't much care for hated that man could not stand him for no other reason than he took my dad's place. After I grew up and had kids of my own and such I understood why he was the way he was and we got very close I was as close to him as I was my real dad he loved my mom and he loved me hell he would have had to stay with the way I acted he was there when my mom and biological dad passed and he passed away in January and I'm so glad that I got close to him and we had a good relationship before he passed away it takes a lot to be a step parent to a kid that doesn't even like you and that story just reminded me of how grateful I was to have had a step dad in my life who wanted to be there and was not just there because he loved my mom

Sorry for your loss, when our feathered or fur babies go it's like losing a part of yourself, very painful, but you will see your friend again, I totally believe this, hugs

This time warp story is, was absolutely outstandingly beautiful and spooky, excellent tale, absolutely excellent

So sorry for your loss man, pets become a member of the family and its heart breaking when they go.

Ah perfect timing trucking on the two lane roads through Washington state. Wonder if Bigfoot or something worse will wave as I drive by.

Sorry to hear of your pet passing. Thanks for still uploading for us. Great to see the subs going up again. Ty DP.

That story about the son and stepfather is great. I think the guy who sent the story must've stepped into some interdimensional gates into our world.

So sorry. I lost my baby dog a few weeks ago. It's so hard. No worries on telling old stories. Take your time. 💕

Always a heartbreak when beloved family members pass. Thank you so much for this tribute and awesome job as always. I especially love your extra long narrations. God bless, #Darkness Prevails

My absolute favorite stories are about people in the woods.. I have family from Eastern Kentucky and my dad would hike out into the wilderness and wouldn’t hear from him for months at a time. He’s not a crazy,feral mountain man, but I’m aware of his skill set that allowed him to live off grid for so long and have NO doubt there are folks who have lived this way for generations

Sorry for your loss, sending positive thoughts X Really enjoyed this compilation, thank you!

I’m sorry to hear about the loss of your loyal companion ❤️ Our pets are like children to us animal lovers so losing them feels just as bad. 💔 We all appreciate you still coming thru for us. Raining here in the CA foothills, perfect for scary forest stories from one of my favorite narrators!

I really appreciate your content and the fact that i have all these spooky stories to help me fall asleep tonight:)

I always enjoy listening to these types of stories while I’m in the middle of nowhere. People who have never lived in a rural area lose their $hit when they hear the quietness of a rural area. Bless your pea picking little hearts if this frightens you. 😂

I'm sorry for your loss. The news of your pet's passing and the story of the goblin at El Yunque Rainforest made me quite homesick (my old chihuahua passed about a month ago and he lived with my folks back in Puerto Rico). Thanks for this upload, Darkness. We're very grateful.

Sorry you lost your friend, hugs to you and family.

Sympathy for your loss for some of us loosing a beloved pet is akin to loosing a part of yourself. Even though this is not recent I know the pain and lonely feelings do remain.

Hi Darkness. I also recently lost a pet. It leaves a big hole. They bring us so much joy. And now he's gone. I feel your loss, you're not alone.

I’ve been to Puerto Rico plenty it’s my favorite place on earth. And I have visited that rainforest a bunch. El Yunque is a BEAUTIFUL place. Now I have something to investigate when I go back.

He deserves at least 2 mil subs.These vids are amazing and idk why he doesnt have more subs

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to fall asleep.

I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your furry friend. I am a rescue parent and I’ve always kept them instead of finding them homes.....I can’t part with my babies. I have 2 dogs left.....my kitties I had for 14 years or so recently passed one after another.....3 sisters, we couldn’t figure it out but they are together again. At the risk of sounding NUTS......Your fur baby isn’t gone.....your baby is at your side, trying to comfort you and sooth your sadness. THIS I know for a fact. It’s what I do...not on command but it will pop up occasionally and tell me what’s going on with certain folks. Broken hearted masters/parents. Anyway I hope you look for and LISTEN for clues. You must listen and feel with your whole heart not your ears.

Yo darkness prevails this is going to be lit

I did enjoy the moonwalking sheep

So sorry for the loss of yr little friend. I lost one of my cats 3yrs ago n still miss him. They stay in yr heart forever. Loving the stories

Sorry about your loss... Hearts break when we lose our animal babies!! Take care...💜

Im so sorry to hear of the loss of your animal friend. It is such a bitter and heartbreaking thing. Big hug to you.

My condolences for the loss of your dear friend. Your voice is one of the best I love it thank you

Im sorry for your loss darkness. I recently lost my dog that ive had since i was 8. I know how it feels man.

I'm sorry for you loss brother, much love, I wish you the best during these times.

Truly sorry for your loss brother.

The first one really sent chill down my spine😨😰

I’m so sorry for your loss. I understand how losing a pet can be. It’s losing family.

My friend is a big time solo camper and he said one of the things he had to get used to was when he was hiking at dusk or at night. He said you will hear twigs and leaves crunching behind you but in the brush on either side of the trail. What is it? It's just curious, large cats, like a bobcat, following you. The chances of an actual attack are incredibly small (the stats will put your mind at ease). He said the big cats just like to watch. Well, unless you're walking around with a stash of deli meat or something in your pack, then that's what they're investigating!

I’m sorry about your fur baby it’s always hard my family has lost a few this year. Great stories

The vortex story was awesome!!

I love the background, it is so unusual and authentic great choice enjoy your show🏆⭐️

Sorry about your loss DP

Yeah man its never been a disappointment listening to your narration and its allways a pleasure thankyou . Hope u find this but its an old one so nice one anyway .

For the record, El Yunque is a beautiful, magical place that anyone who has the opportunity should visit at least once in their lifetime. It has hiking trails, natural pools & waterfalls, and amazing views. Not to mention, it's the only tropical rainforest in the USA. However, it CAN be scary and even dangerous (even for the locals) if you're not paying attention or you decide to stray off the regular paths. Many visitors have gone missing. Some have been found, others haven't been so lucky. I have heard countless stories about ghosts, demons, witches, UFOs, "botched scientific government experiments ", and countless other cryptids (I'm looking at you, Chupacabra), but I think this is the first time I hear about a goblin. Pretty cool! Thank you for sharing! Also... I know it's been over a year, but I'm sorry about your fur baby. We never stop loving or missing them. ❤️

We lost the youngest of our "pack" on 27th November last year, so about the same time as you lost your lovely canine soul too. Hope things are a little better for you now, though it's still quite acute for us. You're in our thoughts

Great job narrating my friend, I just started my channel and hope one day I can get as good as you. Not easy in the beginning. As I said, great job 👏👏👏

I love how the guy in the last one just like punked a werewolf. Like him: "my woods leave" Werewolf: "ugh fine DAD" and walked off

My furry best friend died August 2020. He was 11 and I used to joke he was my furry soul mate. I am still struggling from it.. He was like my furry therapist. He stayed with me through seizures, illness and a failed marriage. My condolences even though I am a year late.

the story about the rotten stump was incredible!!!!!!

Im so sorry to hear that you lost an animal friend. Many people dont understand how painful that is. Be well.

The one with the time vortexes was so scary, creepy and down right intriguing… well done.

Listening to the first story, I was curious about what demon you were talking about because the name did not sound Polish in the slightest. Turns out it must have been Latawiec/Latawica. Fun fact is that the male form of the word is the same word we use for kites.

What they saw at the clearing in the forest are angels called thrones. Lucky

I am loving the background on this video.

Sorry for your loss

I'm quite a bit late, may your little Buddy R,I,,P, And Thank You for your Awesome Narrations

I'm so sorry for your loss brother.

Sorry for your loss, my condolences.😞

RIP. Sending love and positive vibes your way. I know how hard it is losing a pet

Great stories, enjoyed them a lot