Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 days ago
"I found something in the woods as a kid, and it’s haunted me ever since…"
Why doesn’t he sleep with the window open? It’s not just a quirky habit; it’s a warning. In this chilling confession, a man recounts a childhood discovery in the forests of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, that changed his life forever. What started as an innocent exploration turned into a nightmare: strange carvings, crude stick dolls with animal skulls for heads, and an overwhelming sense that he wasn’t alone.
When curiosity compelled him to touch one of the eerie dolls, something ancient and malevolent stirred, and it never truly left him. Now, every silence feels dangerous, and every summer night is spent fighting memories of the chanting he heard deep in the woods.
Dare to uncover what he found? Remember, some things can’t be unseen… and some fears never let go.
Tonight’s terrifying tale of occult insanity is ‘The Chanting in the Woods’, by Sargumphigaus, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license.
creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:Sargumphigaus
Real human voice horror narrations, no AI voice ever!
Background music by me (freely available for use by other Creepypasta / No Sleep narrators):
soundcloud.com/dr-creepen
soundcloud.com/dr-creepen-vol-2
Other music used is credited to the wonderful The Dark Somnium (intro) and the fantastic Tanner Stokes (end credits). The music is used here with their express permission.
Intro animation courtesy of the wonderfully talented Deathray:
youtube.com/@ickstudiosteve
Video footage is ‘Passing Trees in an Early Morning in Nature’ from the Videezy website, used here in accordance with the conditions of the website.
videezy.com/abstract/45701-passing-trees-in-an-early-morning-in-nature
Thumbnail image created using Adobe Spark, under the conditions of the Creative Commons CC0 license:
spark.adobe.com
#horrorstories #creepypasta #nosleep #drcreepen
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Dr. Creepen is now also available in podcast form. Here's how to find me:
✅ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7FnnclwwO9KyALdAv0FVQH
✅ Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/dr-creepens-dungeon/id1537295197
✅ Audioboom: audioboom.com/channels/5036777
✅ Deezer: deezer.com/show/1894282
✅ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3463656
✅ Player FM: https://player.fm/series/dr-creepens-dungeon
✅ Podcast Addict: podcastaddict.com/podcast/3140684
✅ Stitcher: stitcher.com/dr-creepens-dungeon
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Essential Dr. Creepen links…
✅ My 2ndYouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCo75f2SyjsvE3UVe9aN_LRg
✅ Merch: teespring.com/stores/dr-creepens-vault
✅ Patreon: patreon.com/drcreepen
✅ Twitter: twitter.com/f1morgancole
✅ Facebook: facebook.com/DrCreepenVanPasta
✅ Send your stories for me to read: reddit.com/r/DrCreepensVault
Now on to how you can find the best of my vids, or just find the type of stories that you like best…
✅ Doc’s Campfire Tales: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueGr5Cw4QotJPo-mKlPWTJ9X
✅ Newest Creepypasta and Nosleep stories: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueGfyFWEgWVgxqeJVXOtFFxv
✅ Listener submissions… Your stories shared directly with me: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueESx4W9cKjCmqils5pATL-T
✅ collaborations with other channels: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueHat8Xk6jVgZd5Ivr2W2b4l
"I found something in the woods as a kid, and it’s haunted me ever since…"
Why doesn’t he sleep with the window open? It’s not just a quirky habit; it’s a warning. In this chilling confession, a man recounts a childhood discovery in the forests of Bridgewater, Massachusetts, that changed his life forever. What started as an innocent exploration turned into a nightmare: strange carvings, crude stick dolls with animal skulls for heads, and an overwhelming sense that he wasn’t alone.
When curiosity compelled him to touch one of the eerie dolls, something ancient and malevolent stirred, and it never truly left him. Now, every silence feels dangerous, and every summer night is spent fighting memories of the chanting he heard deep in the woods.
Dare to uncover what he found? Remember, some things can’t be unseen… and some fears never let go.
Tonight’s terrifying tale of occult insanity is ‘The Chanting in the Woods’, by Sargumphigaus, kindly shared with me via the Creepypasta Wiki and read here under the conditions of the CC-BY-SA license.
creepypasta.fandom.com/wiki/User:Sargumphigaus
Real human voice horror narrations, no AI voice ever!
Background music by me (freely available for use by other Creepypasta / No Sleep narrators):
soundcloud.com/dr-creepen
soundcloud.com/dr-creepen-vol-2
Other music used is credited to the wonderful The Dark Somnium (intro) and the fantastic Tanner Stokes (end credits). The music is used here with their express permission.
Intro animation courtesy of the wonderfully talented Deathray:
youtube.com/@ickstudiosteve
Video footage is ‘Passing Trees in an Early Morning in Nature’ from the Videezy website, used here in accordance with the conditions of the website.
videezy.com/abstract/45701-passing-trees-in-an-early-morning-in-nature
Thumbnail image created using Adobe Spark, under the conditions of the Creative Commons CC0 license:
spark.adobe.com
#horrorstories #creepypasta #nosleep #drcreepen
____________________
Dr. Creepen is now also available in podcast form. Here's how to find me:
✅ Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/7FnnclwwO9KyALdAv0FVQH
✅ Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/nl/podcast/dr-creepens-dungeon/id1537295197
✅ Audioboom: audioboom.com/channels/5036777
✅ Deezer: deezer.com/show/1894282
✅ Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id3463656
✅ Player FM: https://player.fm/series/dr-creepens-dungeon
✅ Podcast Addict: podcastaddict.com/podcast/3140684
✅ Stitcher: stitcher.com/dr-creepens-dungeon
____________________
Essential Dr. Creepen links…
✅ My 2ndYouTube channel: youtube.com/channel/UCo75f2SyjsvE3UVe9aN_LRg
✅ Merch: teespring.com/stores/dr-creepens-vault
✅ Patreon: patreon.com/drcreepen
✅ Twitter: twitter.com/f1morgancole
✅ Facebook: facebook.com/DrCreepenVanPasta
✅ Send your stories for me to read: reddit.com/r/DrCreepensVault
Now on to how you can find the best of my vids, or just find the type of stories that you like best…
✅ Doc’s Campfire Tales: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueGr5Cw4QotJPo-mKlPWTJ9X
✅ Newest Creepypasta and Nosleep stories: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueGfyFWEgWVgxqeJVXOtFFxv
✅ Listener submissions… Your stories shared directly with me: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueESx4W9cKjCmqils5pATL-T
✅ collaborations with other channels: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuTyRV_19ueHat8Xk6jVgZd5Ivr2W2b4l
