Episode 195: Really Weird Horror Stories

Weird things disturb us because they defy our expectations and challenge our understanding of reality. Humans crave patterns and predictability, and when something strange or inexplicable intrudes — like an eerie sound with no source or an object that doesn’t behave as it should — it disrupts our sense of control and safety. This discomfort, known as the uncanny, often stirs deep, primal fears, reminding us of our vulnerability in a world we thought we understood. The unsettling power of the weird lies in its ability to make the familiar suddenly alien...