Top 4 Must-Listen Stories Of 2025 By Sudhanshu Rai
Celebrity storyteller Sudhanshu Rai once again proved why his voice and narratives hold unmatched power, turning everyday moments into deeply unsettling experiences meant to be heard, not read.
A must for horror, thrill & mystery audio-story lovers
As 2025 comes to an end, horror and thrill enthusiasts are looking back at the audio stories that dominated their playlists and late-night listening sessions. Celebrity storyteller Sudhanshu Rai once again proved why his voice and narratives hold unmatched power, turning everyday moments into deeply unsettling experiences meant to be heard, not read.
Here’s a year-end list of the top four horror-and-thrill audio stories of 2025, best experienced through headphones, lights off.
1. Darwaza Mat Khola
The most talked-about horror tale of 2025
Set during a film shoot in Jaisalmer, this story begins with a casual interaction that turns into a lifelong nightmare. A man from another crew narrates the legend of a remote hut where gold biscuits can be found, if one follows very specific rules.
Driven by curiosity and greed, the crew decides to visit the hut. What they encounter inside is an unknown entity that refuses to let go, haunting them forever.
Darwaza Mat Khola dominated 2025 for its eerie realism and the terrifying warning that curiosity can sometimes be irreversible.
2. Jo Dara Wo Mara
Where fear decides survival
Three friends meet a strange painter who confidently claims he paints ghosts. Amused, they decide to test his claim, unaware that they are stepping into a dimension where fear has consequences.
As the story unfolds, the friends realize that in this world, the one who fears, dies.
One of the most psychologically intense stories of 2025, this tale resonated deeply with listeners who enjoy mind-bending horror over jump scares.
3. Seetu
A folklore-driven horror that lingered all year
A tribal village infamous for mysterious happenings becomes the centre of this chilling narrative. While locals respect the supernatural forces around them, a businessman sees them as a shortcut to power and profit.
His attempt to exploit these forces awakens a ghostly presence that refuses to be controlled.
Seetu stood out in 2025 for its powerful mix of tribal folklore, greed, and supernatural revenge.
4. Ek Laash
The darkest tale to close 2025
A smuggler involved in the illegal trade of dead bodies believes he has seen it all, until his team exhumes a corpse from a graveyard known for being strictly forbidden.
What follows is a deeply unsettling experience that proves the dead should never be disturbed.
Ek Laash became one of the most disturbing horror stories of 2025, praised for its sinister atmosphere and moral undertones.
Why 2025 Belonged to Sudhanshu Rai
This year reaffirmed why Sudhanshu Rai is a favourite among thriller and horror audiences. His stories thrive on:
• Indian settings rooted in folklore
• Psychological tension over cheap scares
• The idea that the supernatural reacts to human greed and fear
As the year ends, these four stories remain essential picks of 2025 for anyone who loves dark, immersive storytelling.
If these tales defined your year, brace yourself, because Sudhanshu Rai’s universe only gets darker from here.
