Love Thrillers? Spine-Chilling Stories By Top Indian Storytellers

The excitement to revisit the lost love of stories can often be seen amongst aficionados. While there are many genres of stories, ranging from drama, fantasy, fiction, fables, historical fiction, etc, it is thriller & horror that can bind listeners of various age groups. The action packed and fast paced stories have ample of surprises, critical twists and turns, resulting in a plot driven story that leads to tension, anxiety, fear and finally culminates in the end as the mystery is revealed. For those who love a good thriller, here are a few stories by the best Indian storytellers. Moreover, these are easily accessible via YouTube and will ensure that you have a ‘spooky and thrilling’ evening.

The Killing Hut

A spine-chilling tale by India’s favourite storyteller Kahanikaar Sudhanshu Rai, The Killing Hut is one of the most captivating stories featuring popular fictional character Detective Boomrah. While looking for a serial killer, Inspector Ramesh comes across an abandoned hut and discovers secrets that are beyond one’s belief. He is later found unconscious and in a situation that astonishes the entire police squad. The team then approaches renowned Detective Boomrah to help unravel the mysteries surrounding the deaths. Though he has solved such cases in the past, will Boomrah be able to unravel this twisted mystery? Listen to this 4-part story and enjoy a spooky evening.

The Perfect Murder

This one is by a storyteller whose excellence needs no introduction- Neelesh Misra. This journalist turned to storytelling with his radio programme ‘Yaadon Ka Idiot Box’. The story is part of his audio series Kahaani Express, where Neelesh tells the chilling tale of two people who meet for the first time, yet their lives are interconnected because of a dark secret of the past. To unravel the mystery, tune in to this story and delve into a world that seems real, thanks to the wonderful sound effects and Neelesh’s narration.

The Audio Project

Vikram Bhatt, known for thrillers and horror films is reaching out to a new set of listeners through this project that was aired on the radio. Aired from Monday to Saturday, the stories he told here were the perfect mix of spooky, mysterious and full of suspense. No wonder, the tagline of the show – ‘listen with your eyes closed’ created the right impact amongst the listeners. The story begins with Siya finding out that her sister, a journalist living in Delhi is not responding to calls or messages. As Siya realises that her sister is missing, she travels from Kanpur to search for her. When she discovers the reason behind her sister’s disappearance, she faces some very powerful people. Catch this mystery unfolding as you try to slow down your thumping heart.

My Real Life Ghost Story

This one’s a real ghost story! This spine-chilling tale is about the storyteller- Ranveer’s house where he came across an incident that shook him to the core. Usually Ranveer Allahbadia talks about self-help and self-improvement on his channel- BeerBiceps, and is now more popular because of the podcasts, this story is an exception. Something different from the league, this story of his is sure to give goosebumps to the listeners.