Episode 279: Something Hiding in the Closet

Things lurking in closets or under beds terrify us because they tap into a primal fear of the unseen—the idea that danger could be hiding just out of sight, in the spaces we’re supposed to feel safest. Beds and closets are intimate, everyday places, and turning them into hiding spots for monsters corrupts our sense of security. The shadows, the half-open closet door, the silence under the mattress… all invite our imagination to fill in the blanks with something far worse than reality, making these childhood fears linger well into adulthood.