Hong Kong Horror

Hong Kong Horror

Hong Kong Horror covers stories from across Asia. My name is Simon, and after each story, I break it all down from a Chinese cultural perspective to cover cultural beliefs and try to figure out exactly what is happening in these stories. I will be uploading once a week for free public episodes, and once a month for membership exclusive episodes!
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Episode's summary

Welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror. Tonight, we’re diving into two terrifying, viewer submitted stories.In our first story, we follow Gary, whose reckless teenage years in the 90s left his Yang energy completely depleted, opening a door to strange occurrences in his life. Then, we hear from Sana, whose experiences similar things on the other side of the world. For her, what started as a heavy, dark presence in a Kolkata alleyway when she was just six years old slowly escalated into a terrifying case of possession and a sinister declaration from the other side.Are these random encounters, or something much darker? Turn down the lights, get comfortable, and let's break down the folklore behind these terrifying true experiences.What do you think was really going on with Gary and Sana? Let them know your theories in the comments below!

Episodes

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The Strange Woman In Brunei: 2 Terrifying True Horror Stories

Welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror. Tonight, we’re diving into two terrifying, viewer submitted stories.In our first story, we follow Gary, whose reckless teenage years in the 90s left his Yang energy completely depleted, opening a door to strange occurrences in his life. Then, we hear from Sana, whose experiences similar things on the other side of the world. For her, what started as a heavy, dark presence in a Kolkata alleyway when she was just six years old slowly escalated into a terrifying case of possession and a sinister declaration from the other side.Are these random encounters, or something much darker? Turn down the lights, get comfortable, and let's break down the folklore behind these terrifying true experiences.What do you think was really going on with Gary and Sana? Let them know your theories in the comments below!

07 Oct 2026
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4 Terrifying Stories From Across Asia - Compilation Episode Of Past Favorites

For those of you that enjoy longer episodes to help you sleep, please enjoy this 4 story compilation of past favorite episodes!

01 Oct 2026
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Sleep Paralysis or Demonic Attachment? The True Cost of Using Black Magic

Hey everyone, welcome back to another episode of Hong Kong Horror!This week, we're heading over to mainland China for a seriously unsettling story about the true cost of greed. Imagine being stuck in a grueling, dead end job, and a stranger offers you a supernatural shortcut out of poverty...would you take it?Our main character, Elena, makes that exact choice. She receives a mysterious amulet that promises to change her life by using "borrowed fortune." And it works. A little too well. But as her wealth explodes and her business empire grows, she starts to notice a terrifying pattern... her success seems to only happen when tragedy strikes the people around her. And when she gets greedy and goes looking for more "luck"... things take a very dark, darkturn.Make sure you stick around after the story, because as always, we're going to break down exactly what happened from a Chinese cultural perspective. We'll be talking about the concept of 借福 (borrowed fortune), the Buddhist Three Poisons (Greed, Anger, and…

29 Sep 2026
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She Used Black Magic to Steal Another Woman’s Husband

A successful young cardiologist had it all... a thriving career, a loving wife, and a newborn baby. He was living the life. But after a routine family vacation to Thailand, his life takes a terrifying, unexplainable turn. He suddenly demands a divorce...not for a younger model, but for a disheveled older woman he claims is the most beautiful person he’s ever seen. As his wife begins experiencing horrific nightmares and physical trauma, they uncover a chilling truth involving Thai black magic, a stolen shirt, and a cursed talisman that seemed to be rewriting reality itself.

22 Sep 2026
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We Booked the Cheapest House on Vacation. It Was a Massive Mistake.

Hey Hong Kong Horror family! Simon here.Viewer Discretion Advised: This week’s episode touches on heavy themes, including severe depression and self-harm. Please take care of yourself while listening, and feel free to skip this one if you need to.This week, we're following three college friends who book a dirt cheap, remote rental deep in the Thai countryside to escape the stress of post-grad job hunting. But as they quickly find out, when a deal seems too good to be true, there's usually a terrifying catch. What starts as a relaxing getaway turns into a nightmare when they realize they aren't the only ones staying in the house...and that a strange, knobless door at the end of the upstairs hallway was sealed shut for a reason.Stick around after the story for our signature breakdown! We’re diving into the cultural and spiritual side of this haunting, exploring concepts like 冤魂 (wronged spirits), 附身 (spirit attachment/possession), and how deeply rooted 執念 (unresolved attachments) can keep someone tethered to…

15 Sep 2026