50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death: True Crime, Hauntings, Aliens, and More

Terrifying true tales to keep you up at night—from TikTok sensation Sebastian Krahl

This deeply horrifying collection of 50 chilling stories is not for the faint of heart. Collected and told by viral true crime storyteller Sebastian Krahl, these true tales dive into the unexplained, the unsettling, and the unimaginable, with frightening and gruesome real-life accounts of murder, mystery, abduction, hauntings, and so much more.

From popular creator Sebastian Krahl—With over 9.5 million total followers, Sebastian Krahl (@Sebastiank22) is known for his well-researched and detailed recountings of true crime, paranormal encounters, unsolved mysteries, and more.

True, and truly scary—These stories don't shy away from the darkest corners of reality—read them with the lights on.

Discover stories like:

  • A set of haunted bunk beds who turned a family's dreams into a nightmare. 
  • A woman whose ghost solved her own murder. 
  • A kidnapping victim who was kept in a box for years. 
  • An alien encounter from one of the real-life men in black. 
  • A murderer who lived in his victims' home for days. 
  • A set of creepy reincarnated twins. 


Are you scared yet?

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50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death: True Crime, Hauntings, Aliens, and More

Terrifying true tales to keep you up at night—from TikTok sensation Sebastian Krahl

This deeply horrifying collection of 50 chilling stories is not for the faint of heart. Collected and told by viral true crime storyteller Sebastian Krahl, these true tales dive into the unexplained, the unsettling, and the unimaginable, with frightening and gruesome real-life accounts of murder, mystery, abduction, hauntings, and so much more.

From popular creator Sebastian Krahl—With over 9.5 million total followers, Sebastian Krahl (@Sebastiank22) is known for his well-researched and detailed recountings of true crime, paranormal encounters, unsolved mysteries, and more.

True, and truly scary—These stories don't shy away from the darkest corners of reality—read them with the lights on.

Discover stories like:

  • A set of haunted bunk beds who turned a family's dreams into a nightmare. 
  • A woman whose ghost solved her own murder. 
  • A kidnapping victim who was kept in a box for years. 
  • An alien encounter from one of the real-life men in black. 
  • A murderer who lived in his victims' home for days. 
  • A set of creepy reincarnated twins. 


Are you scared yet?

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50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death: True Crime, Hauntings, Aliens, and More

50 True Stories That Will Scare You to Death: True Crime, Hauntings, Aliens, and More

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Terrifying true tales to keep you up at night—from TikTok sensation Sebastian Krahl

This deeply horrifying collection of 50 chilling stories is not for the faint of heart. Collected and told by viral true crime storyteller Sebastian Krahl, these true tales dive into the unexplained, the unsettling, and the unimaginable, with frightening and gruesome real-life accounts of murder, mystery, abduction, hauntings, and so much more.

From popular creator Sebastian Krahl—With over 9.5 million total followers, Sebastian Krahl (@Sebastiank22) is known for his well-researched and detailed recountings of true crime, paranormal encounters, unsolved mysteries, and more.

True, and truly scary—These stories don't shy away from the darkest corners of reality—read them with the lights on.

Discover stories like:

  • A set of haunted bunk beds who turned a family's dreams into a nightmare. 
  • A woman whose ghost solved her own murder. 
  • A kidnapping victim who was kept in a box for years. 
  • An alien encounter from one of the real-life men in black. 
  • A murderer who lived in his victims' home for days. 
  • A set of creepy reincarnated twins. 


Are you scared yet?


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9798886087185
Publisher: Sourcebooks
Publication date: 07/28/2026
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 304

About the Author

Sebastian Krahl is a renowned content creator from Pennsylvania, with over 9.5 million followers across TikTok, YouTube, Facebook, and Snapchat. Known for his chilling deep dives into true crime, paranormal encounters, and unexplained mysteries, Sebastian has captivated a global audience with billions of views on his videos. His journey as a content creator began at just 13 years old, though he briefly stepped away to pursue sports during his teenage years. In 2019, at the age of 19, Sebastian returned to content creation with a renewed focus — this time on the dark and disturbing stories that many shy away from. Through daily uploads and relentless dedication, he built a loyal following and became a leading voice in the world of horror and true crime storytelling. You can find his content under the handle Sebastiank22. This is Sebastian Krahl’s debut book.

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