Ted the Caver: The First Internet Horror Story

Before creepypasta had a name, Ted the Caver existed. A real website from 2001 with real photographs: a man and his friends exploring an increasingly tight cave system, finding carved symbols, a smell, and rhythmic sounds from deeper inside. Framed as a “where did all of this come from” history of internet horror episode — tracing the line from Ted’s cave to Slenderman to every story Twisted Tales has covered.For more follow Twisted Tales wherever you listen to podcasts: https://pod.link/1839058226If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Scams, Money, & Murder to never miss a case! To hear episodes ad-free, subscribe to Crime House+. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. Scams, Money, & Murder is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios.🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of Reddit, Crime House 24/7, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts!Follow me on SocialInstagram: @CrimehouseTikTok: @CrimehouseFacebook: @crimehousestudiosX: @crimehousemediaYouTube: @crimehousestudios