We Found an Abandoned Oil Rig on the Dark Side of the Moon | Part 3

Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep

Dr. NoSleep Studios

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🗓️ 23 January 2026

⏱️ 36 minutes

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On the dark side of the Moon—where no signals reach Earth and no one is supposed to be listening—we discovered an oil rig standing silent against the lunar dust. Its lights were dead, its drills frozen mid-bore, and its logs hinted at a crew that vanished without explanation. As we explored deeper into the structure, it became clear the rig wasn’t abandoned because it failed… it was abandoned because something down there didn’t want to be found. Fuel your nightmares with ⁠⁠NoSleep Coffee⁠⁠ — fresh, same-day roasted beans shipped right to your door. Use code NOSLEEP20 for 20% off your first order: ⁠⁠https://nosleepcoffee.com⁠⁠ Huge thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring the show: Sign up now and get 10% off at⁠⁠ betterhelp.com/dns⁠⁠. Author: Jake Bible Check out Jake's latest collection of stories, They All Bleed: Ten NoSleep Stories, Volume Two: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G96H432Y⁠ * * * CONTENT DISCLAIMER: This podcast contains explicit content not limited to intense themes, strong language, and depictions of violence intended for adults. Parental guidance is strongly advised for children under the age of 18. Listener discretion is advised. #creepypasta #horrorstories #drnosleep #scarystories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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