Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

What We Found Under the House | Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 11 May 2026 00:00:00 -0600

The Ghostkeepers reveal what they found in the crawlspace of their home—a discovery harkening back to the late 90s and Jane's ghost hunting days. Plus: real supernatural stories of haunted military bases, ghost children, and one very creepy old man in a tree. Just another night in the Castle of Spirits.

Stories:
Haunted Headquarters (submitted in April 1997 by Stephanie in Kansas)
Unauthorized Entry (submitted in November 1997 by John Miskovsky in California)
Little Boy in the Doorway (submitted in May 1997 by Anonymous in Nebraska)
The Old Man in the Tree (submitted in May 2007 by Anonymous in Australia)

Additional links:
Australia's Most Haunted (documentary)
Kapunda - South Australia's Most Haunted Town (documentary)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

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Paranormal Encounters on the Early Internet | Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 04 May 2026 01:00:00 -0600

Travel back in time to the dawn of the internet, when the web was wild, weird, and wickedly haunted. In this episode, we share a horrifying handful of true paranormal accounts submitted to the Castle library all the way back in 1997—real-life tales featuring a phantom musical melody, a ghost dog, a time slip, a haunted cottage, and a possibly possessed doorbell.

Stories:
The One Outside (submitted in October 1997 by Jason in Colorado)
Visitors (1) (submitted in November 1997 by JC in Oregon)
Street of Spirits (submitted in August 1997 by Anonymous)
"The Cottage" (submitted in September 1997 by Nick Brown in Leicester)
"The Bell Ringer" (submitted in September 1997 by Martin Andrew Sandhage in Indiana)

The Bad Closet (and Other Haunted Portals) | Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 -0600

88 minutes of pure paranormal mayhem featuring back‑door ghostly intruders, bedroom-dwelling phantoms, a small army of ghostly cats, a haunted Australian hotel, and one truly cursed closet. Along the way: a round of Paranormal Would‑You‑Rather, a mausoleum misadventure, a doppelganger story update, ectoplasmic email, and a few confessions Ghostkeeper Vince probably should’ve kept to himself. Real stories, real fear, zero sleep guaranteed.

Stories:
The Back Door (submitted by Kaitlyn in Michigan)
Ghosts in the Bedroom (submitted by Anonymous in the UK)
Ghostly Cats (submitted by Norma Miller, West Virginia, USA)
Stamford Hotel Ghost (submitted by Glenn Harris, Victoria, Australia)
The Bad Closet (submitted by Florence, New Jersey, USA)

It Came In Through the Internet - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Is it possible for a haunting to happen through the internet? In this episode, we explore what may be the first documented internet haunting — a chilling true ghost story involving technology, digital communication, unexplained glitches, and something that seemed to travel through the network itself.

We also share three additional real paranormal encounters where electronic devices became the conduits for supernatural activity. From haunted VCRs to unexplained faces on unplugged TV screens to spirits manipulating electrical currents, these stories reveal a new frontier in the paranormal: hauntings that exist because of technology.

Links:
The Black Monk of Pontefract (article)
The Tallman House Haunting (article)
Spirit Hitchhiker On The Information Highway (submitted by Anonymous in the USA)
Is The T.V Man Real? (submitted by Anonymous in Florida, USA)
Ghost In The Machine (submitted by Anonymous in Michigan, USA)
Haunted Electricity (submitted by Tom in Manchester, UK)

Come Closer, I Can't See You - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 01:00:00 -0600

The Ghostkeepers share four true listener stories of unexplained encounters—including two hauntings, one doppelganger, and a shadow-infested house—that changed them forever. Plus: Discussions on what happens when we die, and a fun game of Paranormal Would-You-Rather.

Stories:
Ghosts of York (submitted by Paul Weston in Townsville, Australia)
"not-Amber" Part 2 (submitted by Amber Redd in Hampton, Virginia)
Mom's Visit (submitted by James in Rockford, Illinois)
The House From My Dream (submitted by Jenny in Ogden, Utah)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

People Who Glitched Out of Time - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

Every now and then, glitches in the matrix show us that reality isn't quite what it seems. In Valdosta, Georgia, a group of friends pull into a gas station that feels strangely out of time. And on a late-night drive through rural Wisconsin, road-weary travelers stop at a bar that appears perfectly normal—until they take a closer look and discover a disquieting truth. These are the true stories of people who glitched out of time.

Links:
A Deep Dive Into Georgia's SR 376 Time Glitch Mystery
The Valdosta Georgia Time Travel, and Is Time Travel Possible?
Valdosta Time Loop … trying to find it
Did She Enter Another Dimension?

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

Mommy, Where Did the Lady Go? - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0600

A chilling ghost‑story voicemail from Rian in Florida opens the door to an evening of strange questions and even stranger encounters, including a lineup of haunting tales that span old estates, haunted school auditoriums, and places better left unexplored—plus, the Ghostkeepers play a lightning round of Paranormal Would-You-Rather and share their impressions of "The Bride!" starring Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale.

Stories:
Dame Creswyke (submitted by John Smithe, London, UK)
The Ghosts of Lesnes House (submitted by Carol Brooks, FL, USA)
The Girl in the Polka-Dot Dress (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
Mark Twain Elementary Auditorium (submitted by Tom, USA)

Voicemail: “Mommy, Where Did the Lady Go?” (submitted by Rian in Florida, USA)

Movie Review: "The Bride!" (2026)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

Schrödinger’s Ghost - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0700

This week, we crack open a new round of listener‑submitted hauntings—disembodied voices, restless houses, and those “I’m sure it’s nothing” moments that absolutely are. Somewhere between the chills and the weirdness, we wander into a theory we’ve dubbed Schrödinger’s Ghost: the idea that a spirit is both real and not real until it is experienced, proving the observer effect applies just as much to hauntings as it does to particles. This is a fast, spooky, quantum‑confused episode for anyone who likes their ghosts with a side of uncertainty.

Stories:
The Juju Man (submitted by George Larson)
Hampden-Sydney Haunting (submitted by Rob, Virginia, USA)
My Creepy New House (submitted by Grace, New York, USA)
Moravian Falls, NC Ghost (submitted by Jennifer, NC, USA)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

Be Mine...or Else - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 16 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

In this Valentine’s episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we unwrap another box of paranormal delights—mysterious figures, unsettling moments in places that should really calm down, and nighttime knocks that definitely aren’t love taps. It’s the perfect holiday listen for anyone who thinks romance is overrated and married life is basically just being haunted by the same person forever, only with more laundry and fewer apologies.

Stories:
The Glowing Man (submitted anonymously)
School Scares (submitted by Rob in West Virginia, USA)
The Knock (submitted by Rene from South Texas)
A Knock At My Window (submitted anonymously)

Cursed - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0700

A month of bad luck and a possibly offended Ouija board. Did we bring something on ourselves? Plus, we read a collection of four true curse stories from the Castle of Spirits archive.

Stories:
Fire Tower Hill (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
Weird Things in an Old House (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
A Sisters Story (submitted by Anonymous in Alberta, Canada)
The Werewolf (submitted by Kira in Quebec, Canada)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

True Paranormal Story: "Two Places at Once?" (Bonus)

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Multiple witnesses report seeing a man's doppelganger appearing suddenly in unexpected places and disappearing without explanation.

True Ghost Story: "Horror at Sandhill Park" (Bonus)

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

Five friends sneak into an abandoned mental asylum and encounter something that still roams its forgotten corridors. "Horror at Sandhill Park" was submitted by Liam Mclachan in August, 2010.

Music: “Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

New Year, New Boo - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 00:00:00 -0700

As a new year creaks open, the Ghostkeepers celebrate their 100th episode with an armload of new true ghost stories guaranteed to keep you up in the night.

Stories:
“not Amber” (submitted by Amber in Hampton, Virginia)
The Girl in the Pink Dress
Nurse’s helper (submitted by Anonymous in Florida)
Ghost Shipwreck (submitted by Gayle in Illinois)

Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince Font (©2026)

The Long Cold Night - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

As winter settles in and the nights grow long, the Ghostkeepers hunker down to share four true ghost stories rooted in December’s darkest hours. From strange encounters to unsettling moments in the quiet of the season, these firsthand tales reveal that some chills have nothing to do with the weather. Settle in, keep the lights low, and join us for a night of frost‑bitten hauntings.

Stories:
Little Niklaus (submitted by Sue, Ontario, Canada)
The Hive (submitted by Billie , PA, USA)
Christmas Lights (submitted by Paul, GA, USA)
Looking In The Mirror (submitted by Steiny Duong, SC, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Horror Story: "The Wraith of Mystery Mile" (Bonus)

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 01:00:00 -0700

On Pennsylvania’s infamous Mystery Mile, two paranormal investigators find themselves stalked by a ghostly wraith whose presence turns their curiosity into a race for survival. "The Wraith of Mystery Mile" was submitted by Grey in Pennsylvania, USA.

Music: “Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

True Ghost Story: "Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door" (Bonus)

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

A routine maintenance job turns into a waking nightmare when a hospital worker hears the voice of his dead grandmother calling from behind a forbidden door. "Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door" was submitted anonymously to the Castle of Spirits website in December of 2000.

Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Saucer Full of Secrets - Castle of Spirits UFO Special (Part 2)

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

What if there's more to the UFO phenomenon than little green men? What if humanity has yet to grasp what it really means? In this episode, we peel back the familiar alien narrative to uncover stranger possibilities—psychological twists, folkloric echoes, and theories that feel more like riddles than answers. Along the way, we tell the story of the extraordinary national UFO wave of 1896–1897, when reports of mysterious airships made headlines from coast to coast and left the nation buzzing about strange visitors from outer space.

Links:
Aurora, Texas, UFO Incident
Mystery Airship
Aurora, TX, Crash 1897 (MUFON)
Sleep Paralysis and Alien Abduction Experiences – Sleep Foundation
Jacques Vallée – Wikipedia
Alien–Human Hybrid Program – The Contact Report
Aliens, Eros, and Life After Death - An Interview with Whitley Strieber
US military 'made up' UFOs to hide its advanced stealth weapons, report finds

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Horror Story: "Was It the Mothman or a Demon?" (Bonus)

Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

A late‑night visit in Mothman country leads to an encounter that blurs the line between folklore and fear. "Was It the Mothman or a Demon?" was submitted by Ramona Wooten in November, 2006. This segment first appeared on Episode 71 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Paranormal Pareidolia," on May 8, 2025.

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

True Ghost Story: "Dark Autumn Skies" (Bonus)

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 00:00:00 -0700

A mom and her teenager settle into a hilltop home in Auckland, New Zealand—only to discover unseen watchers, phantom figures, and a horrifying presence that refuses to stay behind closed doors. Something in the house is watching. And sometimes, it wears a strangely familiar face. "Dark Autumn Skies" was submitted anonymously in April of 2002 and first featured on Episode 14 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Duendes and Dark Skies," on December 7, 2022.

Music: “Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

True Horror Story: "Robin and the Mimic Demon" (Bonus)

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

A woman's home is plagued by a dark presence that mimics familiar voices to lure its victims closer. "Robin and the Mimic Demon" was submitted Curtis Donihoo in October, 2012. It appeared on Episode 42 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast—"The Nun, the Mimic Demon, and the Ghost Cowboys"—on January 5, 2024.

Music:
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Beam Me Up! - Castle of Spirits UFO Special (Part 1)

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

Cemeteries may be prime real estate for ghosts, but as Ghostkeeper Vince found out, they’re also great for sighting UFOs. During an early morning walk with Freya the Castle hellhound, Vince filmed something unidentified moving across the sky—no, not a frisbee, not a drone, and definitely not a runaway lawn flamingo. We roll the tape, hear Vince’s story, and kick around possibilities both ordinary and otherworldly.

We also dust off the legendary Travis Walton abduction case and share a jaw‑dropping tidbit from one of Walton’s relatives that UFO enthusiasts will absolutely want to hear. Add in a couple of eerie UFO stories from the Castle archive, and you’ve got yourself a paranormal picnic of the third kind.

And because one episode isn’t enough for all this extraterrestrial chaos, we’ll be back next week with Part 2 of our UFO deep‑dive. Subscribe to the Castle of Spirits Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and beam yourself over to our official YouTube channel for video highlights and more haunted hijinks.

Links:
UFO in Oklahoma (submitted by Anonymous in Oklahoma)
Strange Things Happening Above (submitted by Anonymous in Italy)
The UFO Incident - Betty & Barney Hill Abduction (1975)
In Search of UFOs with Leonard Nimoy
Travis Walton Incident (Wikipedia)
Fire in the Sky (1993)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Horror Story: "Extra Passenger" (Bonus)

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

When you're driving a snow-covered mountain road at night and hear a terrifying banshee wail, it's probably not a great idea to look into the rearview mirror. "Extra Passenger" was submitted anonymously in December of 2004 and was featured on Episode 37 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Ghosts by Land, Sea and Telephone," on November 2, 2023.

Music:
“Spacial Winds” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Pandemonium in the Gallery - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

First, Ghostkeeper Vince offended the Ouija board. A week later, the ghosts pulled the plug on our live broadcast. Then, we saw a ghost. But after Vince offered a heartfelt apology to the spirit world, this second attempt at the episode finally made it online—for the time being, anyway.

So we pick up where we left off: haunted art. Cursed paintings and sculptures, plus songs and poems so unlucky they’ve literally ended lives. And to top it off, we share two true listener accounts of paintings with a paranormal punch.

Oh, and we’ve launched something new: "We Ask Ouija." Got a burning question for the other side but too scared to ask for yourself? Contact us through castleofspirits.com, and we’ll put your question to the board live on the air!

Links:
Pretty as a Picture (submitted by Maggie, Newcastle Upon Tyne, England)
The Velvet Painting (submitted anonymously)
The Haunting Melody: Cursed Songs and Their Dark Legacies
Tomino's Hell (English translation)
The Anguished Man

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "Deadhead Pilot" (Bonus)

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0700

An off-duty pilot boards a routine flight and finds himself face to face with a passenger who shouldn’t be there. "Deadhead Pilot" was submitted by Taylor in an undisclosed location and first appeared on Episode 49, "Hauntings in Liminal Spaces," on May 31, 2024.

Music: "Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)

Paranormal Pizza II: The Crust Awakens - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

The oven’s still hot, and the spirits aren’t done with us yet. In this second serving of everyone's favorite pie-shaped meal, we’re dishing out more true ghost stories where pizza is on the menu—and the paranormal is always lurking. This time the toppings get even weirder, with cryptid‑inspired recipes, notable pizza horror movie cameos, and the legend of a long‑gone haunted pizzeria in Utah.

Nutritional Information: This episode is loaded with spectral toppings, mysterious crusts, and enough goosebumps to keep you up long after the last slice. Order up, if you dare, and sink your teeth into the next chapter of pizza‑fueled fright. Hold the ectoplasm.

Links:
The Boy and The Dog (submitted by Helen Quaigg in Ohio, USA)
Pizza Face (submitted by Nicole in Maine, USA)
Did a Witch’s Curse Put Nonna’s Pizzeria Out of Business? (article)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "Home by the Sea" (Bonus)

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 01:00:00 -0700

A solitary renter starts to question his sanity when strange signs suggest he’s sharing his basement apartment with someone—or something—unseen. "My Own Home by the Sea" was submitted by Ron P. from Oklahoma, USA, in July of 2005.

Music: “Dark Ambient” Stereocode (pixabay.com/users/stereocode-31360109)

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0700

In this special episode, we honor the vibrant history and evolving symbolism of Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—tracing its roots from Aztec rituals to Chicano street art, and exploring how it bridges cultures across Mexico and the U.S. Far from being a “Mexican Halloween,” Día de los Muertos is a vibrant celebration of life, ancestry, and memory, rooted in Indigenous belief and Catholic ritual. We explore how its iconic imagery—from marigold-covered altars to painted skulls—evolved over time and how Chicano artists of the 1960s and ’70s transformed it into a symbol of identity and resilience. With marigolds, calaveras, and candlelit ofrendas, this sacred holiday honors the dead with joy, not sorrow.

Stories:
La Leyenda de La Pascualias (submitted by Anonymous)
Why Do We Have To Respect The Dead? (submitted by Claudia Rodriguez, Texas, USA)
The Old Woman (2) (submitted by Ben Camarena, Illinois, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Horror Story: "The Nun" (Bonus)

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

On a stormy night, a young mother comes face to face with a terrifying ghostly apparition. "The Nun" was submitted by Karla in Cidra, Puerto Rico, in January of 2007.

Music: Giant Wyrm Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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True Horror Story: "Bedford Haunting" (Bonus)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

After glimpsing a pale, inhuman figure lurking in the trees, a family’s uneasy summer turns to dread when something—or someone—returns on Halloween night. "Bedford Haunting" was submitted by David Kaye of Ohio, USA, in September of 2000, and first featured on Episode 36 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Halloween BOO-nanza."

Music: Fantastic Dim Bar Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "Coastal Maine Haunting" (Bonus)

Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

A skeptical daughter spends the night at her parents’ coastal Maine home to prove their ghost stories are nonsense, but one night inside the old house changes everything. "Coastal Maine Haunting" was submitted by Linda in Bangor, Maine, in May of 2024. It first appeared on Episode 49 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Hauntings in Liminal Spaces," on May 31, 2024.

Music: “Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Talking to the Dead: A Ouija Board Experiment - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The Ghostkeepers make contact with someone (or something) during a live Ouija board session—but things take an even creepier turn when Vince senses an unseen presence.

Stories:
Unexplainable Ouija Board Experience (submitted by Lindsey, PA, USA)
Girl of My Dreams (submitted by Glen Edwards, New York, USA)
Dying to be Heard (submitted by Anonymous, MI, USA)
Ouija Board Smoke (submitted by Brady M, VA Beach, VA)

The Ouija Board Special (originally broadcast November 9, 2022)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "The Ghost of Theatre Three" (Bonus)

Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

A skeptical movie theater employee learns the hard way that some workplace rumors shouldn’t be laughed off. “The Ghost of Theatre Three” was submitted by Andy Baron in Texas, USA, and appeared on Episode 30 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast on September 15, 2023.

Music: "Aftermath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Reel Scares/Real Scares - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Warning: This tape may be haunted. Join the Ghostkeepers as they count down their top-10 favorite horror flicks—the movies that melted minds and shaped their warped souls—then strap in as they dive headfirst into two true ghost stories that’ll curl your shag carpet. Rated “E” for Ectoplasm.

Stories:
House on Division Street, Dover (submitted by Joe, Colorado, USA)
Bringing Life to an Unloved House (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "A Presence in the Woods" (Bonus)

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

A young man attempts to spend the night in his uncle's haunted cabin in the woods, but its unseen inhabitants have other plans. “A Presence in the Woods” was submitted by Chuck R. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and appeared on Episode 33 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast on October 6, 2023.

Music: "Spacial Harvest" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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We're Samhain to Halloween - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 01:00:00 -0600

You won’t believe what people used to do on Halloween. In this episode, the Ghostkeepers trace the haunted history of everyone's favorite spooky holiday—from ancient Samhain rituals to the tale of Stingy Jack and his cursed lantern. Plus, a handful of creepy true horror stories from the Castle library and a chilling detour into the woods in search of Virginia’s infamous Bunny Man.

Links:
A Brief History of Halloween (article)
Cinderman (submitted by Daniel Innis)
Stingy Jack (Wiki page)
Lighthouse Freak Out (submitted by Kaylee, MA, USA)
Mystery of Utah's 'goat man' is solved (article)
Bunny Man (Wiki page)
Poisoned Candy Myths (Wiki page)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Horror Story: "Out Past the Shadow's Edge" (Bonus)

Wed, 08 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

A late-night visit to a childhood playground turns terrifying when a young couple is stalked by an inhuman creature. "Out Past the Shadow's Edge" was submitted by David Tester in Utah, USA, and appeared on Episode 6 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Here There by Cryptids."

Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Dream Warriors - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Last night, we rewatched A Nightmare on Elm Street—and let’s just say Freddy still does his job. Sleep is supposed to be safe, but tell that to the dream warriors who’ve met the Old Hag in Newfoundland, the kanashibari in Japan, or the Hat Man standing in the corner at 3 a.m. In this episode of Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers pull back the covers on centuries of sleep paralysis legends, shadow beings, and nocturnal visitors who blur the line between nightmare and reality. So grab your coffee and keep the lights on—we’re heading straight into the place where dreams bite back.

Stories:
Old Hag (submitted by Elizabeth, Virginia, USA)
The Ghost in the Corner (submitted by Anonymous, Maryland, USA)
Shadow People (1) (submitted by Toni Amato, PA, USA)
Navy Boot Camp Story (submitted by Anonymous, NC, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Ghost Story: "Night Shift Ghost" (Bonus)

Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 -0600

On a Halloween night in the ’90s, an EMT’s routine call takes a chilling turn. "Night Shift Ghost" was submitted by Tom S. in October of 2023 and first appeared on Episode 36 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Halloween BOO-nanza."

Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Ghoul in a Gown - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

She’s been seen on lonely roads, in family photos, and even gliding across treetops—always dressed to kill, always in white. In this episode of Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers pull back the veil on the infamous “lady in white,” a ghostly figure who’s drifted through centuries of global folklore. From medieval death omens to tales of betrayal, heartbreak, and roadside hauntings, this ghoul in a gown has been breaking hearts (and scaring the living hell out of people) for generations.

Links:
Vanishing Hitchhiker (submitted by Andy, New South Wales, Australia)
Roadside Assistance (submitted by Irene, TX, USA)
Floating Lady (submitted by Tina Zhybaj, Kentucky, USA)
White Lady (article)
The Lady in White (article)
The White Lady of Wopsy (PBS video)
White Lady of Wopsy or White Lady of the Buckhorn and the Wopsononock Hotel (video)
Mystery of the Musser Stone (article)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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True Ghost Story: "The Witch on the Pass" (Bonus)

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

On a winding mountain pass in rural Colorado, a mother and her five-year-old son encounter a threatening supernatural presence. "The Witch on the Pass" was submitted anonymously in July of 2024 and first broadcast on Episode 57 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Witches Brew."

Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Dead Can't Dance - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 22 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

The dance floor’s heating up, but some of the guests are a little cold. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we share real listener-submitted ghost stories about parties crashed by the recently deceased. Plus, the Ghostkeepers play an entertaining game of Would-You-Rather (The Paranormal Party Edition) that poses the question: Would you rather spend eternity on a cloud rubbing wingtips with angels... or surrounded by the grisly visages of the unquiet dead in a never-ending Halloween rager? Think about it before you answer!

Links:
Mt. Auburn Townhouse Haunting (submitted by Nancy, OK, USA)
The Party (submitted by Anonymous, Mojave, Pennsylvania, USA)
Our Halloween Party (submitted by Anonymous, UK)
Thank You? (submitted by Anonymous, Olympia, WA)
The Uninvited Party Guest (submitted by Amy Louise, Bermuda)
A House of Secrets (submitted by Anonymous, ME, USA)
Ghostkeeper Jane’s Art Prints Kickstarter

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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True Ghost Story: "Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story" (Bonus)

Wed, 17 Sep 2025 01:00:00 -0600

A late-night pizza delivery ends in a terrifying face-to-face encounter with what might be the ghost of a long-dead serial killer. "Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story" was submitted by Norm in California and originally broadcast on episode 50 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories Podcast, "Paranormal Pizza," July 7, 2024.

Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Hell Toupee - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 15 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers share four listener-submitted paranormal accounts guaranteed to challenge even the most hardened of skeptics—in Kathmandu, a supernatural being called a “khyak” is seen roaming the grounds of a home; a new apartment renter is plagued by disembodied voices and inexplicable phenomena; “fantasmas” on horseback appear and vanish along a rural Mexican road; and chilling phone calls evolve into unexplained whispers inside a historic Salt Lake City residence.

Links:
The Girl From the Gufa (submitted by Kiran Kathayat, Kathmandu)
Voice and Salt (submitted by Anonymous)
Delayed at Dusk (submitted by Elena, Mexico)
House in Salt Lake City (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Support Ghostkeeper Jane’s Original Dark Art Prints Kickstarter Campaign!

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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True Ghost Story: "Old Vampire" (Bonus)

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Outside a small village in rural Greece, a young traveler encounters an old vampire. "Old Vampire" was submitted by Panagiota Kalfuzu of Imathia, Greece. Originally broadcast on Episode 32 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories Podcast, "Terror on the Road," September 30th, 2023.

Music: “Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

The Phantom Invasion Theory - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 08 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Between 2022 and 2025, over 8,000 mysterious metallic orbs were reported hovering above U.S. military bases—silent, vanishing, and still unexplained. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we explore the Phantom Invasion Theory: what if these orbs aren’t aliens at all, but manifestations of spectral energy—ghosts drawn to places of trauma, secrecy, and history?

Links:
Pentagon officials baffled as 8,000 mysterious orbs spotted hovering above US military bases (article)
Metallic Orb UFOs — An Analysis (article)
Pentagon releases video of UFO flying over active combat zone in Middle East | New York Post (YouTube video)
The Mysterious Golden Sphere (submitted by Angela Boley, OH, USA)
Ghostly Encounters (submitted by Anonymous, NSW, Australia)
ORBS in the House? (submitted by HeavenSoul, Yorkshire, UK)
Ghostkeeper Jane’s Original Art Prints Kickstarter!

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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That's Not Grandma - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:00:00 -0600

Grandma’s house is supposed to be safe. But what if it isn’t? For most of us, thoughts of our grandparents’ homes conjure feelings of comfort—warm cookies, crocheted blankets, and the smell of something simmering on the stove. But not every childhood memory is so cozy. In this unsettling episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we explore four true stories of familial horror, where ordinary homes and people became vessels for disturbing paranormal activity. These aren’t over-the-top hauntings. They’re quiet, believable, and deeply personal. And they might just make you think twice the next time you visit Nana’s basement.

Stories:
Grandma’s in the Closet (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Grandma’s House (1) (submitted by Shannon, Ohio, USA)
That’s Not Grandma... (submitted by Emm, Spokane, WA, USA)
“Nanna” (submitted by Ben, SA, Australia)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Poltergeist Palooza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 18 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Poltergeists don’t just haunt—they hit back. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we explore chilling real-life accounts of homes that fight back, where the activity isn’t quiet or passive but violent, unsettling, and deeply personal. From flying objects to voices in the attic, these stories blur the line between psychology and the paranormal. Could poltergeists be restless spirits—or manifestations of the human mind itself?

Links:
Our Poltergeist (submitted by Crystal Landgren, Nebraska, USA)
The Sensational Story of Scotland’s Most Famous Poltergeist
Scotland’s most haunted neighbourhood?
The Sauchie Poltergeist
The Runcorn Poltergeist
The Runcorn poltergeist - a strange twist
Was The Byron Street Thing A Poltergeist?

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Highway Monsters - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:00:00 -0600

Real ghost stories, listener-submitted paranormal encounters, and a Top 10 countdown of demonic weirdness. Haunted highways, creepy figures, and questionable life choices—because nothing says “fun” like mild terror and supernatural chaos. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, they'd call it Castle of Spirits.

Stories:
Uninvited Entity (submitted by Cat in Pennsylvania)
Red Riding Hood (submitted by S.J. Morrissey, Newfoundland, Canada)
Highway (submitted by Logan Braasch, WI, USA)
Burning Smell (submitted by Dannie, Derbyshire, UK)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Tails From Beyond - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 -0600

Not all spirits go bump in the night—some purr, bark, and linger by your side. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the lingering presence of our most loyal companions. From ghost dogs who refuse to leave their owner’s side to phantom felines still curling up in their favorite spots, we’re sharing true accounts of pet spirits and animal hauntings submitted by podcast listeners and Castle of Spirits website visitors. Plus, don’t miss our deep dive into history’s most famous ghost animals: Greyfriars Bobby, the devoted terrier who refused to leave Edinburgh; the phantom Capitol cat prowling America’s seat of power; and more uncanny creatures that defy death’s finality. It’s a heartfelt, haunting journey into the afterlife of the animals who never really left.

Stories:
Phantom Animals (submitted by Amy Moonsong, California, USA)
Ghost Horse and Rider (submitted by Elaine, Yorkshire, UK)
Animal Hospital Ghosts (submitted by M. Jenkins, FL, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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There's a Man on the Roof - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 28 Jul 2025 03:00:00 -0600

It's one thing to find a ghost in your closet. It's another thing entirely to find him watching from the roof of the house next door. In this especially creeptastic episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers (Vince and Jane) peer skyward in an attempt to unravel the strange case of a mysterious spirit who took admiration from afar to a whole new level.

But that’s just the start. Next, the Ghostkeepers recount the terrifying experiences of a child who repeatedly saw the charred ghost of her uncle—and the fire that killed him—inside her bedroom closet. Then, hit the road with a lone driver who encounters something blocking the highway late at night… something not quite human, not quite animal, and absolutely not meant to be there.

Plus, meet the infamous "Skeletor"—the ghostly figure caught on Hampton Court Palace CCTV—and join in for a deeply unsettling (in the best way) game of Paranormal Would-You-Rather.

Want to see the fear unfold in real time? This episode was recorded and broadcast live on Saturday night and is now streaming on our YouTube channel. Come see what gave us goosebumps. Bonus points for anyone who watches with the lights off!

Stories:
Disappearance (submitted by Ali, Wyoming, USA)
His Sudden Appearance (submitted by Karen, Philippines)
Man in the Closet (submitted by Adrianna, IL, USA)

Links:
10 Creepy and Totally Unexplainable Paranormal Stories
People Are Revealing The Unsettling And Unexplainable Events That Still Keep Them Up At Night

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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6 Ghosts, 2 Hosts & A Haunted Playground - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0600

Real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters abound when children in a housing project report ghostly beings living in their closets; a young couple experiences strange sounds and violently rattling doorknobs; a Ouija board session produces bloodcurdling screams from within the walls; and a woman with psychic abilities uncovers an age-old family secret. BONUS: A show listener submits video of ghostly activity on a playground in Japan. Come closer. Get creeped.

Video:
Japan Playground (submitted by Paul)

Stories:
Built On A Dump (submitted by Anonymous, New York, USA)
Weird Little House (submitted by Rebecca, OR, USA)
The Screamer (submitted by Heather M. Pardue, Alabama, USA)
In The Blood? (submitted by Melissa, OR, USA)

Music:
“SCP-x2x" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Echoes of Time” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Nighttime Nefarities - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 01:00:00 -0600

There’s something about nighttime. When the noise dies down and the walls stop creaking, the veil between worlds thins—and things come creeping through. In this episode, a game of words leads to unexpected encounters: a clawed demon torments a sleeping teen; the ghost of an elderly widow is seen wandering her old backyard at night; a haunted motel room becomes a chamber of chaos; and in a single night on Cherry Street in Mesa, Arizona, neighbors in separate houses are awakened by the touch of mysterious phantom fingers. Four tales, four hauntings, all true, all conjured by chance. Some doors should stay closed, but tonight, we open them wide.

Stories:
Demons in the Night (submitted by Anonymous, FL, USA)
She’s Still Walking (submitted by Danielle Crew, PA, USA)
The Spirit in 212 (submitted by Velda Henley, TX, USA)
Cherry Street (submitted by Anonymous)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Saturday Fright Live! - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0600

Live from the Castle, it's Saturday Fright!

The veil was a little thinner Saturday night… so naturally, we fired up the candle, hit “go live,” and hoped we wouldn’t accidentally summon something that needed a ride home.

This is the audio replay of our Saturday Fright Live YouTube broadcast — an off-the-cuff hangout full of spooky talk, weird vibes, questionable ghost etiquette, and at least one host who probably should’ve gone to bed earlier.

We’re dropping it here as a bonus for anyone who missed the live shenanigans. Don’t worry — our regular episode will still drop Thursday, as usual. For now, dim the lights, grab a snack, and come hang out with us in the Castle.

Watch the full video version here: https://youtu.be/CYE5htc4SGA
Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you don’t miss the next live broadcast: https://www.youtube.com/@castleofspirits

Stories:
Wild Eyes (submitted by Anonymous in New York, USA)
Phantom Car (submitted by Laura in TX, USA)
Rocking (submitted by Conor, Kilkenny, Ireland)
Port Perry Ghost (submitted by Brett Andrews, Ontario, Canada)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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We Held a Seance... and Something Showed Up - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0600

We performed a séance live on the show... and something responded. Was it a spirit? A trick of the mind? Or something we never should have summoned? You be the judge. Dim the lights, say a blessing of protection, and press play—if you dare.

Links:
Spooky Seance (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
Ectoplasm (Wikipedia article)

Music:
"SCP-x2x" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
"Thunder Dreams" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Dead Don't Dial - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 04:00:00 -0600

There’s something about the ring of a telephone—something persistent, insistent, even a little…haunting. Maybe that’s why stories of phantom phone calls have lingered in our collective imagination for more than a century. Long before cell phones, text messages, or FaceTime, the telephone felt like a miracle. Voices traveled over wires on thin copper veins stretched across towns and cities. It was instant connection at a distance. But when something goes wrong—when the person on the other end of the line shouldn’t be there anymore—what exactly are we connecting to?

Links:
Michael’s Phone Call (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
Cell Phone Calls After Death
Dean Koontz’s Call from Beyond

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Sudbrink Phone Calls - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:00:00 -0600

In the winter of 1993, a routine trip home took a strange turn for Air Force officer Gary Sudbrink when he began receiving bizarre phone calls from a voice that didn’t sound quite human—and seemed to know too much. What followed was a cascade of unsettling questions, impossible coincidences, and a growing sense that something—or someone—was watching. In this episode, we dive deep into a decades-old mystery that blurs the line between reality and the unexplainable.

Links:
The Strangest Phone Calls Ever Recorded (YouTube video)
Gary Sudbrink with Paranormal Brew (YouTube video)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Haunted Basements - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 29 May 2025 02:00:00 -0600

Beneath the surface, where the air is heavy and the shadows stretch long, something waits. Doors open on their own, voices murmur from the dark, and unseen hands knock from nowhere. Some basements are just storage spaces. Others hold something else. Something watching. Something listening.

Stories:
Basement Haunting (submitted by Jenny, IL, USA)
The Basement Experience (submitted by John, AK, USA)

Links:
The Hauntings of the Old Tooele Hospital
Iosepa Ghost Town
This Utah ghost town was once paradise in the desert for Native Hawaiian settlers

Music:
“Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Dark Corners - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 -0600

A mysterious cloaked figure appears and vanishes in broad daylight before the eyes of a stunned witness; a departed grandfather makes one final, unexpected visit; and a malevolent spirit torments two young siblings with eerie manifestations and ghostly voices. Plus, the Ghostkeepers play a terrifying game of paranormal Would You Rather.

Stories:
Woman in Black Coat (submitted by Tasha in Kansas, USA)
A Farewell Visitor (submitted by Amy Duke in California, USA)
The Thing Downstairs (submitted by Christina in California, USA)

Music:
"Echoes of Time" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Thunder Dreams" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Irregular Rhythms" Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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We Solved Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 15 May 2025 03:00:00 -0600

A mother wakes to a storm in her living room and finds herself face-to-face with a seven-foot shadow figure; in 1827 England, a troubled young woman agrees to a secret rendezvous and is never seen alive again—her murder later solved by psychic dreams; drivers on a lonely stretch of road in the south of England report the creeping touch of unseen hands; and the Greenbrier Ghost of West Virginia makes legal history as the only known case where testimony from a ghost helped convict a murderer. Listen along as the Ghostkeepers share four terrifying true ghost stories from across time.

Stories:
What Is This Thing? (submitted by Anonymous in NY, USA)
Are You Afraid of Driving At Night? (submitted by Anonymous in Wiltshire, England)

Links:
The Red Barn Murder
The Greenbrier Ghost

Music:
"Dark Depression" Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
"Irregular Rhythms" Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Paranormal Pareidolia - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 -0600

paranormal pareidolia (noun)
par·a·nor·mal par·ei·do·lia /ˌpærəˈnɔːrməl ˌpær.aɪˈdoʊ.li.ə/

1. The tendency to perceive ghostly or supernatural images, sounds, or patterns in random stimuli, such as shadows, reflections, or background noise.

2. A psychological phenomenon in which ambiguous sensory input is interpreted as paranormal entities or occurrences, often influenced by cultural beliefs or expectations.

Example: "The eerie face in the window was likely just an instance of paranormal pareidolia rather than an actual apparition, but I'm still totally freaked out and wanna call the Ghostbusters now."

Stories:
Woman's Voice Part 1 (submitted by Kevin Kinkade in Austin, Texas, USA)
Was it The Mothman or a Demon? (submitted by Ramona Wooten in WV, USA)
Ghostly Roommate (submitted by Anonymous)
Toy Story (submitted by Anonymous in Virginia, USA)

Music:
"Aftermath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Dark Depression" Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Irregular Rhythms" Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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I See You - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 01 May 2025 01:00:00 -0600

A doppelganger crashes a couple's camping trip; a ghostly visitor takes a stroll through a 19th-century building like it’s no big deal; a little girl has a close encounter with the otherworldly in a former funeral home; and a YouTuber alone in the forest captures something truly terrifying. Plus, Eldra Graves of Nightwatch News brings us the spooky paranormal news.

Stories:
Spring Equinox (submitted by Lee in Vancouver Island, BC)
Ghost Walks Past (submitted by Anonymous in Portsmouth, UK)
House of Barre St. (submitted by Louisa in Vermont)

Links:
SCARIEST SOUND I'VE EVER HEARD IN THE FOREST (YouTube video)
Ouija Board’s Startling Accuracy (article)
Ghostly Encounters from the Past (article)
Man Reports 'Mothman' Sighting on Condominium Rooftop in Chicago (article)

Music:
"Aftermath" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Awkward Meeting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Long Note 2" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"News Sting" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Missing Paranormal Podcasters Found - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 01:00:00 -0600

On October 25, 2024, Vince and Jane Font, the husband-and-wife team behind the paranormal podcast Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories, published their sixty-eighth episode... and then vanished without a trace. Six months later, they were found. The following is an account of what happened to them, as reported by Eldra Graves of Nightwatch News.

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Creepy Campfire Tales - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Just when you thought it was safe to unzip the tent...the Ghostkeepers return to serve up a quartet of bone-chilling true ghost stories told by campers who dared to gaze too deep into the shadows lurking beyond the campfire’s glow. In this episode: Ghost-hunting campers have a possible run-in with Kanaka Pete, an ax murderer with a penchant for severed feet who haunts the shores of Newcastle Island in British Columbia; a bizarre smoke-like figure appears to a camper in a remote English field; a family is awakened in the middle of the night by a dead relative knocking on their camper door; and a mysterious boat man pays a visit to a group of late-night stargazers.

Stories:
Kanaka Pete and Severed Feet (submitted by Anonymous, BC, Canada)
Campfire Story (submitted by Leanne, ACT, Australia)
Haunted Camper (submitted by Carrie Pratt, USA)
The Lake and the Man (submitted by Bernadette Thyse)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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There's Someone Else Here With Us - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600

In an isolated farmhouse in Tasmania, two friends endure months of escalating paranormal activity; a family living in a 14th-century building repeatedly encounters a mysterious "gray man" who seems to lurk around every corner; a young married couple discovers they're sharing their home with unseen entities; and a woman is haunted by the ghost of her dead neighbor, which may or may not be attached to a painting.

Stories:
Sweetmans Road (submitted by Tas, Australia)
All Saints Street (submitted by Sue Grimm, British Columbia, Canada)
Unseen Roommates (submitted by Josh, Maryland, USA)
Her Name Was Ruth (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Links:
The Anguished Man (painting)
The Crying Boy (painting)
The Hands Resist Him (painting)

Music:
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Mysterious Photograph” Vince Font (©2024)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Red Eyes and Tiny Sharp Teeth - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 01:00:00 -0600

A late-night make-out sesh is interrupted by a horrific red-eyed demon; a centuries-old flat in Edinburgh is invaded by unearthly house guests; a Puerto Rico home becomes a gathering place for restless souls; and two friends have an encounter with an ominous hooded figure on a snowy road.

Stories:
Red Eyes (submitted by Anonymous)
The Bell Ringer (submitted by Martin Andrew Sandhage, Indiana, USA)
La Casa de la Teja (submitted by Anonymous, North Carolina, USA)
Hooded Ghost of New Cut Road (A. M. Esmonde, Wales, UK)

Music:
“Mysterious Photograph” Vince Font (©2024)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Houses of Horror - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 27 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0600

A humanlike entity takes up residence on the roof of a townhouse, harassing its inhabitants and terrorizing the neighbors; a teenager’s phone becomes a conduit for communication between the living and the dead; a squatter in an abandoned house experiences a series of increasingly disturbing phenomena; and a young man comes face to face with the ghost living in his family's attic.

Stories:
Terrifying Townhouse (submitted by Melissa, California, USA)
The Phone Call (submitted by Anonymous, Ohio, USA)
The Fry Street House (submitted by Stacey Powers, Denton, Texas, USA)
The Man in the Attic (submitted by Joshua, West Virginia, USA)

Article:
Rescuers Claim Mystery Voice Called to Them to Save Toddler Trapped in Car That Overturned in Utah River

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Friday the 13th - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 13 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0600

In this special Friday the 13th episode, we dig into the creepy history and cultural significance of this famously unlucky day and bring you four chilling real-life accounts from people who strayed beyond the supernatural edge and lived to tell the tale: A superstitious teen hears something unexpected and terrifying on the other end of a telephone line; in Puerto Rico, the unexplained presence of a huge moth signals the imminent death of loved ones; a family staying in a run-down motel encounters a violent unseen presence in their room; and the spirit of an abandoned cat finds a home among the living.

Stories:
Who Was On the Other Line? (submitted by Samantha, Washington, USA)
Death (submitted by Elisa, Puerto Rico)
Creepy Motel (submitted by Alice, Wyoming, USA)
The Cats Came with the House (submitted by Anonymous, Washington, USA)

Music:
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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An Insidious Presence - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 01:00:00 -0600

In the dense tropical forests of Queensland, Australia, two hikers encounter a terrifying supernatural force deep within the caverns of Black Mountain; a couple’s honeymoon at a historic hotel in New Mexico takes a chilling turn as ghostly disturbances shatter their night; in Oklahoma City, a grieving family experiences a series of violent paranormal events as they struggle to come to terms with the death of a loved one; and a family in Michigan faces ghostly apparitions, mysterious music, and freezing rooms in a home that quickly becomes uninhabitable.

Stories:
The Dark Mountain (submitted by DK, Queensland, Australia)
Haunted Honeymoon (submitted by Jennifer Romero-Martinez, New Mexico, USA)
On a Different Plane of Existence (submitted by Katherine, Tucson, Arizona, USA)
The House We Couldn't Live In (submitted by Dawn Langford, Michigan, USA)

Links:
Plaza Hotel, Las Vegas, New Mexico

Music:
"Ossuary 6 - Air" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Irregular Rhythms" Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
"Alien Shifter" Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
"Dark Depression" Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Voices and the Small Dark Blob - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600

An old mountain cabin is the site of a bone-chilling encounter with unseen entities; a family moves into a farmhouse only to discover that the grave in the backyard brings with it terrifying nightly disturbances; a homeowner catches a glimpse of a dark, scurrying figure that defies explanation and seems to vanish into thin air; and a man is awakened by the phantom footsteps of a ghost nurse in a neighborhood in Chihuahua, Mexico.

Stories:
Things That Go Bump In The Night (1) (submitted by Suzie, Utah, USA)
The Grave in the Back Yard (submitted by Sharon, Texas, USA)
The Small Dark Blob (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
The Lady in High Heels (submitted by Ernesto, Mexico)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Haunted Restaurants - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 23 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Pull up a chair and throw on a bib where eerie whispers mingle with the clinking of glasses and nothing is quite as it seems. From ghostly apparitions seen gliding through darkened dining rooms to waitstaff encountering phantom patrons after hours, these haunted restaurants serve up more than just food. Whether you're a fan of fine dining or a ghost hunter at heart, this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast will leave you hungry for more.

Stories:
The Keg (submitted by Frosty, BC, Canada)
The Pirates House, Savannah, GA (submitted by Anonymous, Alabama, USA)
Haunted Mansion & Restaurant, IN, USA (submitted by Lisa, Indiana, USA)
And a Ghost Will Follow You Home (submitted by Kimberly, Arizona, USA)

Links:
The Keg Steakhouse and Bar
The Pirates' House
Tippecanoe Place

Music:
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Dark Ambient” Stereocode (pixabay.com/users/stereocode-31360109)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hauntario, Canada - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Amateur ghost hunters pay a visit to the infamous "Ghost Road" of Port Perry, Ontario; supernatural experiencers separated by thousands of miles hear the same message from a disembodied voice; and the Ghostkeepers ponder the possibly paranormal nature of "exploding head syndrome."

Stories:
The Voice (submitted by Jessy, Ontario, Canada)
Port Perry Ghost (submitted by Brett Andrews, Ontario, Canada)
I Heard a Voice Too (submitted by Kim Patterson, Arizona, USA)
Ghost Road (submitted by Kristina Potter, Ontario, Canada)

Music:
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Man in the Treehouse Wants to Play Hide and Seek - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600

A child’s playful footsteps echo through a century-old home; a woman receives eerie phone calls from her friend, only to discover that the calls never actually happened; a trucker finds himself on a strange, unmarked road in West Virginia, driving for hours without any signs of life; and a young boy's invisible friend turns from a playful companion into a source of terror.

Stories:
The Child at the Top of the Stairs (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
The Call that Never Was (submitted by Sarah, Washington, USA)
Twilight Zone in West Virginia (submitted by Laken Eubank, Jr., West Virginia, USA)
Nicholas (submitted by Steph, Utah, USA)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A Gaggle of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 01:00:00 -0600

A Windy City priest traps a gaggle of noisy ghosts in a wall; a plague of mimic demons descends upon a hapless family; and a toughened Gulf War vet tests his mettle by spending the night in a haunted campground.

Stories:
The Windy City House (submitted by Nick, Illinois, USA)
The Shattered Window (submitted by Kim Strain, Alaska, USA)
A Night at the Unmarked Graves (submitted by Kevin Lake, WV, USA)

Links:
Pequop, NV

Music:
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Ambient” Stereocode (pixabay.com/users/stereocode-31360109)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Witches Brew - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 26 Jul 2024 02:00:00 -0600

A seismograph crew discovers an abandoned farmhouse with strange occult symbols; a Navajo boy is chased by a skinwalker; a group of teenagers encounter a witchlike wraith searching for her baby; and a mother and son come across an inhuman figure on a mountain road.

Stories:
The Witch House (submitted by Gerald Schiwal, North Dakota, USA)
Navajo Rez (submitted by Anonymous in Arizona, USA)
Morrow Road (submitted by Anonymous in the USA)
The Witch on the Pass (submitted by Anonymous in Colorado, USA)

Music:
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)
“Spacial Winds” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Gorgeous Ladies of the Afterlife - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600

A young girl in a 1970s farmhouse meets a ghostly lady with ties to the home's past; two friends encounter a terrifying apparition on a dark road; a family on vacation in a historic hotel repeatedly sees a woman in century-old attire watching them; and a theatergoer in Old San Juan comes face-to-face with a ghostly woman in early 20th-century dress.

Stories:
Lady (submitted by Frances, Rhode Island, USA)
The Lady on the Road (submitted by Brent, Victoria, Australia)
Haunted Vacation (submitted by Kristen, Kansas, USA)
A Ghost in Old San Juan (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Our Cold Dead Hearts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Join us for a spine-tingling journey into the unknown as we share four true terrifying stories from the Castle of Spirits archives: "Germany's Ghosts" recounts a child's unsettling encounter with a haunted clown doll; "Don't Watch Him Sleep" documents a family's experiences with a mysterious woman watching over them at night; "The Long Dirt Road" reveals a Texas family’s chilling run-in with gnome-like figures and a bizarre cloaked woman; and "The Ghost of Aircraft 1512" tells of a haunted military plane and the spirit of a deceased crew member making his presence known. Plus, we share our own ghostly tales, pondering the existence of gnomes and ruminating on the existence of the legendary El Duende. Prepare to be chilled to the core.

Stories:
Germany's Ghosts (Janelle Harvey, Leicester, UK)
Don't Watch Him Sleep (Milissa, Alaska, USA)
The Long Dirt Road (Anonymous, Texas, USA)
The Ghost of Aircraft 1512 (David, California, USA)

Music:
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Haunted Hospital Horrors - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Take a walk through the eerie hallways of some of the most haunted hospitals known to human experience. Listen along as we unveil four bone-chilling true ghost stories that all take place within the walls of these uniquely terrifying institutions. From ghostly apparitions in empty corridors to the lingering presence of former patients and caregivers, these terrifying tales will have you looking over your shoulder on your next hospital visit. Warning: This episode is brimming with supernatural scares that may keep you up at night.

Stories:
Haunting on D16 (submitted by Maria Hampson, Victoria, Australia)
Haunted Hospital (submitted by Anonymous, Midwest)
Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door (submitted by Anonymous)
The Holiday Hospital (submitted by Anonymous, Massachusetts, USA)

Music:
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Haunted Malls and Shopping Centers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Are you ready for a chilling journey through haunted malls and spooky shopping centers? In this spine-tingling episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we share four real-life ghostly encounters that'll give you second thoughts about venturing into your local mall. These accounts, submitted by podcast listeners and readers of the website, document the terrifying true supernatural encounters experienced by people working in or shopping at haunted malls.

In this episode: A movie theater is overrun by the spirits of the dead; a place called Mutton Hollow is the scene of mysterious "little people" who collect glass bottles to capture the souls of the damned; a store is haunted by the spirit of a dead employee; and a gift store manager is called in after hours to deal with a mischievous spirit.

Featured Stories:
Mall of the Dead (submitted by Anonymous, Philippines)
The House In The Apple Orchard (submitted by Anonymous, Texas, USA)
The Most Frightening Job (submitted by Kesley Gurnett, California, USA)
Store Fright (submitted by Faith Esposito, Virginia, USA)

Join us as we dive into these harrowing tales of haunted malls and the spirits that lurk within. Whether you're a fan of true ghost stories, haunted locations, or supernatural encounters, this episode is sure to deliver the spooky content you crave.

Music:
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dial-a-Cryptid - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600

One ghost, two cryptids, and a mysterious town from the past creep their way into your ears as the Ghostkeepers serve up scares galore. Have you got a cryptid sighting to report? Dial 801-436-7838 and share your story!

Stories:
The Concerned Mother (Anonymous, South Australia)
Something Lives at Jackman Trail (Jeff, Arkansas, USA)
Could Not Figure Out What it Was (Anonymous, Turkey)
Faded Town (Anonymous, USA)

Links:
Shadows on the Page
More Shadows on the Page

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Dark Encounters on the Graveyard Shift - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Was Jack the Ripper a time traveler? What is it about London tube stations and time slips? Can ghosts really attach themselves to furniture? And why does everything terrifying always happen at night? Join us as we go in search of answers to these supremely creepy questions.

Stories:
Unknown Tube Station
The Ghosts of Crosbie Towers
The Followers
Creeped Out on Graveyard Shift

Links:
Crosbie Tower

Music:
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Paranormal Pizza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Have a slice of the supernatural in our latest episode, "Paranormal Pizza." This week, we’re serving up four true ghost stories that all have one thing in common—pizza. From unexplained brushes with the unknown to eerie encounters on late-night deliveries, these spine-chilling true accounts will make you think twice about your next pizza run. Nutritional Information: This episode is packed with paranormal toppings that will leave you with goosebumps. Tune in, if you dare, and hear all about the dark side of everyone's favorite comfort food.

Stories:
Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story
A Very Eerie Experience
The Shadow Hand
At Mom's House

Links:
Shadows on the Page (book)
More Shadows on the Page (book)
House IV: I'm Ya Pizza Man! (YouTube video)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Hauntings in Liminal Spaces - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 31 May 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Are liminal spaces repositories for lost spirits? Hear four true ghost stories that suggest they just might be: A commercial pilot encounters the spirit of a dead passenger; three teens go in search of spooky thrills at a cemetery and get more than they bargained for; a concerned daughter spends the night at her parents' haunted house; and a patient stumbles across a disused hospital wing that's not as abandoned as it seems. Also: The Ghostkeepers blow the lid off the infamous Amityville "ghost child" photo.

Stories:
Deadhead Pilot
Hello 'der Dead People
Coastal Maine Haunting
Hospital Experience

Links:
Amityville: Ghost Boy or Not?

Music:
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)
“Long Note Four” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Paranormal Troika: Mimics, Doppelgangers, and Immortals - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 24 May 2024 01:00:00 -0600

Mimic entities are supernatural beings that replicate the voices of living people; doppelgangers are the visual manifestation of this phenomenon; and immortals are human-like creatures who never age and cannot die. Is there a connection between these three phenomena? In this episode, we endeavor to answer that question as we share the true stories of people who have encountered them. Also: A driver has a late-night collision with a lantern-wielding apparition, and a ten-year-old girl is haunted by the spirit of her home's previous resident.

Stories:
The Lantern Man
Mysterious Photograph
Mom's Disembodied Voice
I Was Ten

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
"Mysterious Photograph" Vince Font (©2024)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Doppelgangers, Back Rooms, and Phantom Hands - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 23 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0700

What are doppelgangers? In paranormal folklore, they're thought to be the apparitions of living people that spontaneously appear and just as quickly vanish. Some suggest they're supernatural entities and harbingers of misfortune. Others believe doppelgangers are actual physical beings, evil twins bent on wreaking havoc on the lives of the unsuspecting. In this episode, we feature the true story of a man whose friends and family have witnessed his appearance in unexplained locations. After that, we hear the story of a small group of security guards who discover an unearthly presence lurking on the sixth floor of a 100-year-old building. And finally, a mother and child are pranked by a back room dwelling ghost.

Stories:
Two Places at Once?
The 6th Floor
The Back Room (1)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Jabbering Herky-Jerky Puppet Man - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Amateur ghost hunters are chased out of an abandoned asylum by a jabbering herky-jerky puppet man. On a rural highway, the ghost of a murdered tow truck driver comes to the aid of stranded travelers. And the tale of a haunted ceiling fan prompts the Ghostkeepers to share an unexplained experience of their own.

Stories:
The Fan Ghost
Horror at Sandhill Park
Phantom Tow Truck

Music:
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Spacial Winds” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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When Ghosts Bite - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 26 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0700

Just off the infamous Mystery Mile in western Pennsylvania, an angry ghost child's late-night visits grow increasingly alarming. A young family is haunted by a duo of specters insistent on preventing them from leaving. A new homeowner discovers something inhuman living in her basement. And a protective father comes face to face with an attic-dwelling entity with a taste for young flesh.

Stories:
The Angry Boy on Mystery Mile
Our Unfriendly Farewell
The Basement
2 Years

Music:
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Spacial Winds” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0700

The death of writer Edgar Allan Poe has been shrouded in mystery for nearly two centuries, and there is no shortage of theories on how the master of the macabre met his untimely end. Was Poe the victim of foul play? Or did he succumb to his inner demons? In this special episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories Podcast, the Ghostkeepers endeavor to answer one of the great unsolved questions of literary history: Who or what killed Edgar Allan Poe?

Links:
Edgar Allan Poe (Wikipedia)
Happy Birthday Mr. Poe (story)
The Oval Portrait (story by Edgar Allan Poe)
The (Still) Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe (article)
Alan Parsons Project - Tales of Mystery and Imagination (Wikipedia)
Kidnapping, Binge Drinking and Costumes: Voter Fraud in the 1800s (Ridiculous History Podcast)

Music:
“Scary Drone” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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My Own Private Demon Hole - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 12 Jan 2024 01:00:00 -0700

A sleeper is awakened by a crouching creature with huge eyes and a menacing smile. A child spots a tiny humanoid lurking in a tree. A skeleton crew of night-shift nurses hear a disembodied voice asking for help. A podcast listener shares their run-in with a freakish grinning monk. And a ghost named Johnny comes knocking.

Stories:
Crouching There
Little Man
Voice in the Hall (2)
Johnny the Ghost

Music:
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Spring Thaw" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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The Nun, the Mimic Demon, and the Ghost Cowboys - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 05 Jan 2024 12:00:00 -0700

A mimic demon attaches itself to an unsuspecting family. The spirit of a long-dead cowboy refuses to leave the site of his death. An encounter with a ghostly nun offers clues to an unsolved crime. And a Ouija board session reveals the lingering echoes of a violent murder.

Stories:
Robin and the Mimic Demon
The Angry Cowboy
The Nun
Freebird

Music:
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Giant Wyrm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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A Frightful Fourfold - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 01:00:00 -0700

A malevolent spirit uses a Ouija board to gain entry into this world. The ghost of a murdered matriarch leaves her grave in search of payback. A young girl is tormented by a quartet of giggling china dolls. And two campers find themselves trapped by a supernatural spectacle of epic proportions. This week, the Ghostkeepers share four never-before-heard horror tales too terrifying to be true.

Stories:
Alex and the Ouija Board (from the book Castle of Spirits: Tome of Lost Tales)
Mother (from the book Shadows on the Page)
My Laughing Dolls (from the book Castle of Spirits: Tome of Lost Tales)
Nightsong (from the book More Shadows on the Page)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Night of Chaos” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Deep Noise” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Gathering Darkness” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Giant Wyrm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Haunted Highways and Ghostly Byways - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 08 Dec 2023 00:00:00 -0700

Driving through the British moors at night, a man comes upon a hitchhiker from another time. In New Zealand, a long and winding road is the setting for a multi-ghost encounter. On a cold and foggy night in New Jersey, good samaritans offer a lift to a hitcher with no eyes. And the spirit of a woman killed in a fire haunts the Sussex County mansion where she died 100 years ago.

Stories:
Burning Down the House (2)
Lost Hitchhiker
WWII Hitchhiker
Four Ghosts in One Night

Music:
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Awkward Meeting” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Haunted Hotline - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 30 Nov 2023 14:00:00 -0700

Mysterious beings pay a late-night visit to suburbia. A toddler is plagued by visitations from a "scary dead guy" under his bed. A rural Texas home is besieged by loud knocks and strange sounds in the surrounding woods. And in 1943 Germany, a family bears witness to a procession of the dead. Also: the Haunted Hotline is in full operation, and ghosts are standing by to hear your personal tale of terror at 801-436-7838!

Stories:
This is My House
What Was That?(2)
A Winter's Night in Germany

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Awkward Meeting” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Feast of Frights - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 19:00:00 -0700

Steel yourself for the horrors to come this Thanksgiving with an inoculating dose of terrifying tales meant to chill you to the wishbone. In "Thanksgiving," a beloved family friend is determined not to let a little thing like death keep him from the mashed potatoes. Next, a babysitter finds out why the family refuses to go upstairs in "Brother-In-Law's House." Lost hikers find their way "Out of the Woods" with the help of an unexplained presence. And finally, a family's love affair with their new home ends rather abruptly in "Ghostly Happenings in Our House." Grab a plate, take a seat, and dig the feast.

Links:
Thanksgiving (story)
Brother-In-Law's House (story)
Out of the Woods (story)
Ghostly Happenings in Our House (story)
Third Man Factor (Wikipedia article)
La Diablesse (Wikipedia article)

Music:
“Spring Thaw” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Reign Supreme” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“The Dread” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Ghosts by Land, Sea and Telephone - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Is it possible to communicate with the dead...by phone? One man learns the answer to that question in the chilling true ghost story "On the Other Side of Death." Also: In "Extra Passenger," an unlucky driver learns you should never look in the rearview mirror when you're driving on a lonely mountain road in the dead of a winter night. Meanwhile in L.A., a Warner Brothers employee experiences unearthly phenomena on "Sound Stage 4." And finally, the tenant of a basement apartment discovers he's not alone in "My Own Home by the Sea." Listen along as the Ghostkeepers serve up four classic chillers from the archive of true reader-submitted paranormal encounters.

Stories:
On the Other Side of Death
Extra Passenger
Sound Stage 4
My Own Home by the Sea

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Spacial Winds” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“SCP-x2x (Unseen Presence)” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Awkward Meeting” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Ambient” Stereocode (pixabay.com/users/stereocode-31360109)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Halloween BOO-nanza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Thu, 26 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

Four true stories of Halloween horror are on hand as the Ghostkeepers revel in the spirit of the spooky season. It's a BOO-nanza of...well, boos!

Stories:
The Inherited Car and Great-Grandma
Night Shift Ghost
Bedford Haunting
Three Story Terror

Music:
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Fantastic Dim Bar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Night Drive Horror Stories - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Sat, 21 Oct 2023 12:00:00 -0600

Four true ghost stories that'll make you rethink getting behind the wheel after dark.
1. The Creature in the Rain: On a rural road in a downpour, a driver catches a horrifying hop-on.
2. The Highway of Hell: Three teens on a late-night cruise have a run-in with the dead.
3. The Hitchhiker: A truck driver unwittingly picks up a passenger with a message.
4. Greetings from Iceland: In a snowstorm on the Reykjanes Peninsula, the victims of a 16th-century shipwreck make landfall.

Music:
“Chill” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Plethora of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 18:00:00 -0600

A librarian meets a horrifying patron after hours. In historic Salem, a man holds an epic stare-down with a belligerent ghost. On the Caribbean island of Trindad, a bicyclist is pursued by a demon in the form of a beautiful woman. And a childhood memory resurfaces, revealing a family's chilling ordeal living with the Straw Hat Man. Plus: Real talk about orbs. What they are, and what they probably aren't.

Stories:
Ghost Imitator in the Library
The Angry Ghost on the Stairs
The Lajjablaise
Straw Hat Man

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Irregular Rhythms” Tim Kulig (timkulig.com)
“Sunset at Glengorm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Digital Bark” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Presence in the Woods - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:00:00 -0600

In a cabin deep in the woods of West Virginia, a malevolent entity makes itself known. And in rural Michigan, a group of friends takes a late-night forest walk that leads them straight into the path of an ancient supernatural force.

Stories:
A Presence in the Woods
Woods Walk

Music:
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Vanishing” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Terror on the Road - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Sat, 30 Sep 2023 15:00:00 -0600

Two motorists are pursued by an evil entity on a dark desert highway. In the backwoods of Tennessee, a long abandoned fire tower marks the spot where ghost children, a woodland wild man, and the specter of a murderous cult leader are said to haunt the land. Outside a small village in rural Greece, a young traveler encounters an old vampire. And two teenagers discover an abandoned convent whose former residents have yet to move on.

Stories:
Wild Eyes
Fire Tower Hill
Old Vampire
The Convent

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Sunset at Glengorm” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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2 Ghost Kids and a Late-Night Bathroom Haunting - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 00:00:00 -0600

A toddler is terrorized by a ghost child named "Tommy." A mother learns the horrifying truth about her daughter's imaginary friend in "Humming Angela." And an airport employee has a haunting late-night "Bathroom Incident."

Stories:
Tommy
Humming Angela
Bathroom Incident

Links:
The Appointment (movie scene)

Music:
“Fantastic Dim Bar” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Very Low Note” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Wraith, a Ghost, and a Night Road Walker - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 15 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0600

On a lonely road at night, a stranded driver is pursued by a man-sized figure with goat legs and shiny black hooves. Outside a forest near a stretch of road called Mystery Mile, two fearless ghost hunters encounter a horrifying presence. And on a dark staircase in the bowels of an aging movie theater, a young usher comes face to face with a tragically lost soul. Also: podcast listener Jeff writes in to share his story of being awakened in the night by an unexplained audiovisual phenomenon.

Stories:
Untitled No. 18 (Night Road Walker)
The Wraith of Mystery Mile
The Ghost of Theatre Three
Unexplained Sight and Sound (plus image)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Baby, Can You Dig Your Ghost? - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:00:00 -0600

Curious children are terrorized by an angry ghost in "The Last Bedroom." Ancestral spirits are awakened and wreak havoc on "Life in Guam." And vacationers aboard a private yacht encounter maritime phantoms in "Ghost on the Gulf."

Stories:
The Last Bedroom
Life in Guam
Ghost on the Gulf
(bonus link) Charing Village Ghosts

Music:
“Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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4 Ghosts and a Howler in the Storm - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 07:00:00 -0600

The Ghostkeepers return with a fistful of frights guaranteed to spoil a sound night's sleep. In "A Place of Sickness," two friends are physically affected by a malicious entity. An ambitious property owner meets a "Mysterious Gardner" who's not too thrilled with the renovations. A midnight storm serves up more than wind and rain in "The Howler in the Storm." Late-night beachgoers are haunted by a mysterious "Foam Jogger." And an unsuspecting family gives a lift to a deceased neighbor in the chiller "We Picked Up a Real Man."

Stories:
A Place of Sickness
Mysterious Gardener
The Howler in the Storm
Foam Jogger
We Picked Up a Real Man

Music:
“Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Robert the Doll - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 03 May 2023 04:00:00 -0600

It’s not unusual for children to develop imaginary friends. Playing games, holding entire conversations, and even blaming the imaginary friend for wrongdoings is commonplace. Many child development experts believe that these actions help a child practice and hone social skills and are typically nothing to worry about. But what if it seems it’s not all in the child’s imagination? What if it seems the imaginary friend exists in the real world? And what if the existence of that imaginary friend lasts well into the child’s adulthood, and long after death? Explore the answers to these questions as we discuss the strange and curious case of Robert the Doll.

Links:
Robert (Wikipedia)
The Artist House (Website)
The Legend of Otto's Doll (Article)
The Story of Eugene Otto and His Enchanted Doll (Haunted Rooms)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Three Tales of Strange Disappearances - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Urban folklore is rife with terrifying tales of bizarre, mysterious disappearances. But did you know that three of the most oft-repeated stories are actually fictional pieces written by author Ambrose Bierce in the late 1800s? In this bonus EXTRAsode of the Castle of Spirits Paranormal Podcast, we read all three—The Difficulty of Crossing a Field, An Unfinished Race, and Charles Ashmore's Trail—and theorize on the impact they've had on contemporary paranormalia.

Stories:
The Difficulty of Crossing a Field (Ambrose Bierce)
An Unfinished Race (Ambrose Bierce)
Charles Ashmore's Trail (Ambrose Bierce)

Links:
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson (Article)

Music:
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)
“Let the Mystery Unfold” (Geoff Harvey - pixabay.com/users/geoffharvey-9096471)
“Dark Ambient” Stereocode (Yevhenii Kovalenko - pixabay.com/users/stereocode-31360109)

The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 26 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

In October of 1888, three articles about strange, unsolved disappearances were published in the San Francisco Examiner. In the first, a slave owner in Alabama vanishes into thin air right before a group of eyewitnesses. In the second, a drunk Englishman takes a bet he can’t run to the next town without stopping and vanishes without a trace after stumbling, nearly falling, but never hitting the ground. And in the third, a sixteen-year-old boy leaves his family’s farmhouse to get some water from the nearby spring and is never seen again—even though his voice is heard on several occasions by his family, crying out from a distance, before growing fainter and fainter over the course of months and eventually fading away entirely.

What these three articles had in common, aside from their mysterious nature, was the name of the author: Ambrose Bierce. Today, the stories are known far and wide and have become practically enmeshed in the DNA of modern paranormal lore—told and retold so many times that they’ve turned into urban legends that entirely ignore their origins. What may not be as well known, however, is the fact that Bierce himself would later become one of the most famous unsolved mysterious disappearances of the 20th century.

What happened to Ambrose Bierce? In this episode of the Castle of Spirits Paranormal Podcast, we discuss the theories.

Links:
Ambrose Bierce (Wikipedia)
Alta Live: What Really Happened to Ambrose Bierce? (Video)
Finding the Bones of Ambrose Bierce (or Not) (Article)
The Many Deaths of Ambrose Bierce (Article)
Priest Erects Bierce Gravestone in Sierra Mojada, Mexico (Article)
The Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce (Video)
Crystal skull (Wikipedia)
Francisco Goldman (Wikipedia)

Music:
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Big Ol' Haunted Attic - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0600

Attics can be terrifying places. Especially those inhabited by the spirits of the dead. In this bonus episode, we share three true stories from the Castle of Spirits archives about haunted attics, their otherworldly residents, and those unfortunate enough to have strayed into their paths.

Stories:
Panting From Under the Bed (submitted by Henry, Minnesota, USA)
It Started with a Sound (submitted by KG Moore, Massachusetts, USA)
The Light Goes On, the Light Goes Off (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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A Voice in the Attic - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 19 Apr 2023 03:00:00 -0600

A young married couple encounters a disembodied entity in the Castle of Spirits classic "A Voice in the Attic"—a true ghost story experienced, written, and told by show hosts Vince and Jane Font.

Story:
A Voice in the Attic (submitted by Vince and Jane, Utah, USA)

Links:
Shadows on the Page (book written by Vince Font, illustrated by Jane Font)
More Shadows on the Page (book written by Vince Font, illustrated by Jane Font)

Music:
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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True Time Slip Stories - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Mon, 10 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

A driver in a small Australian Outback town has a near collision with the past in "Time Slips." In 1999 Oregon, a mysterious presence arrives on the heels of a "Missing Time" episode. And listener Ron R. shares his chilling true story of a brush with the unknown in "Let Me In, Booger."

Links:
Time Slips (submitted by Lyn, SA, Australia)
Missing Time (submitted by Anonymous, Oregon, USA)
Let Me In, Booger (submitted by Ron)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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The Moberly-Jourdain Incident - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 04:00:00 -0600

On August 10, 1901, Charlotte Anne Moberly and Eleanor Jourdain paid a visit to the Palace of Versailles just outside Paris, France. What they experienced on that day forever changed their lives and secured their places on the roll call of early twentieth-century paranormal luminaires. Join us as we discuss the grandfather of all modern-day time slip legends, an occurrence known far and wide as the Moberly-Jourdain Incident.

Links:
Chaplin's Time Traveler (YouTube video)
Moberly-Jourdain Incident (Wikipedia article)
Robert de Montesquiou (Wikipedia article)
How I Became Obsessed with Accidental Time Travel (article)
Rudolph Fentz (Wikipedia article)
Unexplained - Time Out of Joint (podcast episode)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Snowbound Spooktacular - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

An intrepid safety inspector makes contact with a restless spirit in "The Old Lady in the Nursing Home." A couple vacationing in Los Angeles encounter a "Strange Man" that just might not be human. And ghostkeeper Jane performs a special reading of the short horror story "The Snow Devil" by Vince Font (from the book "More Shadows on the Page").

Stories:
The Old Lady in the Nursing Home (submitted by Glenn Harris, Victoria, Australia)
Strange Man (submitted by Kim, Arizona, USA)

Links:
More Shadows on the Page (book)

Legally Haunted: The Ackley House - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 29 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0600

There's a charming old house in Nyack, New York, that's unlike any other in the country. Sure, it's haunted. But that's not all. It also bears the distinction of being the first "legally haunted" house in U.S. history. Built in 1890, the home once owned by George and Helen Ackley was the subject of a legal precedent now commonly called "the Ghostbusters ruling," which declared it illegal to sell someone a haunted house without warning them about it first. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits Paranormal Podcast, we pay a virtual visit to the Ackley House and learn all about the ghostly inhabitants whose posthumous occupancy resulted in a landmark court ruling.

Links:
Our Haunted House on the Hudson (Reader's Digest story)
Stambovsky v. Ackley (Wikipedia article)
1 La Veta Pl (Zillow listing)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Little Old Lady Creature - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Mon, 27 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600

The denizens of a rural village in Thailand are terrorized by a hideous, zombielike "Little Old Lady Creature." On the other side of the world, a child receives an unwelcome midnight visit from the "Figure on the Porch." And a young woman unwittingly initiates a frightening game with an unseen entity in "The Ghost That Said Boo." Three ghost stories, all true, plucked straight from the well-stocked shelves of the Castle of Spirits library.

Links:
Little Old Lady Creature (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Figure on the Porch (submitted by Anonymous)
The Ghost That Said Boo (submitted by Megan Mickey, Montana, USA)

The Mysterious Black-Eyed Children - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0600

In the late 1990s, journalist Brian Bethel documented a frightening encounter with what he termed "black-eyed kids": mysterious beings resembling children that carry with them an aura of malevolence and can be identified by their monotone voices and pitch-black eyes. In writing about his experience, Bethel unwittingly brought into existence one of the most persistent and terrifying urban legends of the last fifty years. But is there any truth to the existence of black-eyed children? And if such creatures do walk the earth by night in search of victims, how far back in history might their origins be traced? Join us as we ponder the possibilities of this uniquely chilling phenomenon.

Links:
Black-eyed children (Wikipedia)
Black-Eyed Kids - Brian Bethel's Encounter Part 1 (video)
Black-Eyed Kids - Brian Bethel's Encounter Part 2 (video)
9 Terrifying Encounters with Black-Eyed Children (article)
The Midwich Cuckoos (Wikipedia)
Brood parasites (Wikipedia)
Black-Eyed Children (Snopes)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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Monstrous Humanoids and Lakeside Disappearances - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Mon, 20 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

An eerie shoreline apparition puts the kibosh on summer camp fun in "A Ghostly Scene from my Sleeping Bag." The "Spectre of Spanish Lake" emerges from its watery grave to prey upon an unsuspecting couple. Four teens on an afternoon drive stumble across "The Vanishing Church." And a woman has a close encounter with the mysterious "Disappearing People."

Stories:
A Ghostly Scene from my Sleeping Bag (submitted by Drew, Texas, USA)
Spectre of Spanish Lake (submitted by Kevin De Kavman Griffin, New Mexico, USA)
The Vanishing Church (submitted by Patricia Tallberg, Kansas, USA)
Disappearing People (submitted by Lauren, Missouri, USA)

Links:
Monstrous Humanoid Photo From Lake Travis Remains A Mystery (article)

Haunted Lakes - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 15 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

Everyone knows houses can be haunted. But what about bodies of water? In this episode of the Castle of Spirits Paranormal Podcast, we dive deep into a handful of legendary lakes that are as renowned for their storied histories as they are for the ghosts that dwell beneath their surfaces.

Links:
SS Edmund Fitzgerald (Wikipedia)
The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald - Gordon Lightfoot (video)
Meet Old Whitey, the Preserved Corpse of the SS Kamloops (article)
"Old Whitey" Continues to Haunt Lake Superior Divers (article)
Kamloops (video)
Lake Lanier (Wikipedia)
A Georgia Lake's Dark and Deadly History Has Some People Seeing Ghosts (article)
Secrets and Legend All a Part of the Lake Lanier Folklore (article)
The Lady of Lake Lanier (article)
The Bell in the Sea - Marillion (video)
Higbee Beach’s Ghostly Grave (article)
Mysteries of the Great Salt Lake (article)
Historic Ranch Leaves Visitors Uneasy, Touched, Even Scratched (article)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License
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HAUNTED: One Clock, Two Mirrors, and a Wardrobe - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 13 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0600

A child hears ghostly voices coming from inside his wardrobe, asking to be let out. A girl is terrorized by a nightmarish creature trapped inside her mirror. An heirloom clock marks more than just the passage of time. And a young camper comes face to face with a ghastly visage. Discover these and thousands more true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits library.

Links:
Voices in the Wardrobe (submitted by Anonymous, England)
Not My Reflection/House on 51st Street (submitted by Liz D, Michigan, USA)
Haunted Clock (1) (submitted by Lynn Avery, British Columbia, Canada)
Reflection (2) (submitted by Anonymous, New Zealand)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Haunted Objects - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0700

Paranormal lore is rife with tales of haunted objects, and in this episode we dig deep into the historical record to cover four cases of physical items said to be possessed of the supernatural, including: a doll that requires frequent haircuts, a mirror that reflects the faces of its past, a painting that emits the voice of a weeping man, and a positively homicidal three-hundred-year-old chair. Plus, ghostkeeper Vince shares his story of owning a cursed Hawaiian coconut head.

Links:
Dead Man's Chair (Wikipedia)
The Deathly Stoop Chair of Thomas Busby (article)
Unsolved Mysteries - Chair of Death (video)
Thirsk Museum (website)
Myrtles Plantation (Wikipedia)
The Anguished Man (Wikipedia)
The Anguished Man (YouTube Channel)
Okiku, The Japanese Haunted Doll that Puts Chucky to Shame (article)
The Most Haunted Japanese Doll That Grows Real Human Hair - Okiku (video)

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Roadside Wraiths - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 04:00:00 -0700

Take a detour into the unknown with four true paranormal stories featuring vanishing hitchhikers and a phantom car. "The Lady in White" terrifies a group of travelers. A "Ghostly Hitch-Hiker" marks the anniversary of his death by catching a ride home. "The Hitchhiker Who Wasn't There" makes an appearance on a desert highway. And a man's encounter with a "Ghost Car in Broad Daylight" turns into a chilling game of cat and mouse.

Links:
The Lady in White (submitted by Anonymous, Japan)
Ghostly Hitch-Hiker (submitted by Robert, NSW, Australia)
The Hitchhiker Who Wasn't There (submitted by Viv, Sacramento, California)
Ghost Car in Broad Daylight (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Vanishing Hitchhikers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:00:00 -0700

From Resurrection Mary to the phantom of Blue Bell Hill, the phenomenon of vanishing hitchhikers dates back hundreds of years. And while folklorists insist the stories are only urban legends born of fertile imaginations, there is no shortage of accounts from credible people relating first-person encounters with mysterious roadside entities. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits paranormal podcast, we take a close look at a handful of some of the most well-known ghost hitchers in an attempt to separate fact from fable.

Links:
Vanishing Hitchhiker (Wikipedia)
Unsolved Mysteries - Resurrection Mary (video)
The Hitchhiker Of Black Horse Lake (article)

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Death Messengers and Visitations - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 06:00:00 -0700

An unearthly cry heralds the death of a matriarch in "A Banshee in Our Family." A married couple must choose between flying bullets and paranormal activity in "Haunted Apartment in Hollywood." And a man channels his inner Ambrose Bierce to document his encounter with a mysterious childlike being in "Visitations or Manifestations?"

Stories:
A Banshee In Our Family (submitted by Marni, Ohio, USA)
Haunted Apartment in Hollywood (submitted by Bill, California, USA)
Visitations or Manifestations? (submitted by Gerard Paul Kambeck, WA, Australia)

Three Men, a Baby, and a City of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700

Some call Hollywood the city of broken dreams. But if urban legend is to be believed, it's really the land of restless souls and unforgiving curses. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits Podcast, we cast the spotlight on four true stories—the ghost of the Hollywood sign, James Dean's "Little Bastard," the haunting of Pickfair estate, and Jean Harlow's cursed home—that make the case for Tinseltown being the most supernaturally infested place in the world. We also delve into the lore surrounding the Three Men and a Baby ghost to answer the question: Did the spirit of a child really imprint itself onto celluloid for all the world to see?

Links:
Is The Hollywood Sign Haunted?
The Haunting Story of James Dean’s Little Bastard
James Dean got a Speeding Ticket Here Hours Before His Crash (video)
Pickfair's Haunted Hollywood History
Pickfair Was The Estate Of Hollywood Royalty — Then ‘Ghosts’ Caused Its Downfall
Celebrity Ghost Stories (Pia Zadora)
How the Former Home of Actress Jean Harlow Became One of Hollywood’s Darkest Mysteries
Three Men and a Baby Ghost
Does a Ghost Boy Appear in 'Three Men and a Baby'?
Tom Selleck Sets the Record Straight on Three Men and a Baby's Ghost Boy (video)

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You're Never More Than 10 Feet From a Ghost - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 12:00:00 -0700

A levitating girlfriend puts the kibosh on long-term love in "The Haunting of Sara." A teenage boy learns that "Betsy the Seldom-Seen Ghost" isn't as docile as he's been led to believe. And a group of spook hunters accidentally summon a screaming demon in "Ouija Board Smoke." Settle down, kill the lights, and listen in as the Ghostkeepers read three all-new true ghost stories from the Castle of Spirits library.

Stories:
The Haunting of Sara (submitted by Abby R., Boston, MA)
Betsy the Seldom-Seen Ghost (submitted by Elmo P., Kearney, Nebraska)
Ouija Board Smoke (submitted by Brady M, Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA)

The Amityville Horror - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 05:00:00 -0700

The name Amityville literally translates to “friendship village”—but because of the tragic murders that took place in that Long Island community in 1974, and because of the bestselling book and blockbuster movie that followed, that name has taken on a definition with decidedly sinister connotations. Now, when people hear “Amityville,” they think “horror.” But is that association warranted? Was the house at 112 Ocean Avenue truly a nexus of demonic activity? Or was it all just a brilliant hoax cooked up by George and Kathy Lutz to capitalize on a tragedy? Listen in as we take a deep dive into the facts, fiction, and mythology surrounding the Amityville Horror.

Links:
The Real Amityville Horror (documentary)
That's Incredible! (segment)
My Amityville Horror (documentary)
112 Ocean Ave. (on Zillow)

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Headless Ghosts and Ghostly Globes - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 23 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0700

In "Headless Ghost," college students pay a visit to a neighborhood apparition who's all shoulders. A motorist plays a game of chase with the "Summerville Light." And two friends have a close encounter with a ghostly cemetery globe in "The Blue Light."

Ghostkeepers Vince and Jane crack open the Castle of Spirits ghost story archive to bring you three true stories about headless ghosts, floating spook lights, and the real people who came face to face with the unexplained.

Stories:
Headless Ghost, The Blue Light (submitted by Neil, Texas, USA)
Summerville Light (2) (submitted by Brian S. and Bob F., South Carolina, USA)

Ghost Lights - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0700

They arise from the earth and take flight through dark skies. Incandescent enigmas that tumble and twirl like sentient beings made of light. Some stay awhile, mesmerizing witnesses into shocked gasps and mumbled curses. Others dart back out of existence as quickly as they appear, leaving their startled observers to wonder what it was they just saw. Although they vary in size and color and frequency and duration, all are united by the uniquely mysterious origin of their existence. No one can say with certainty what they are. But all agree on one thing: Ghost lights are a trip.

Links:
Ghost Lights of Buck Hill Road (website)
ParaResearchers of Ontario (website)
The Ghost Train Light of St. Louis, Saskatchewan (video)
St. Louis Ghost Light Caught on Video (video)
The St. Louis Ghost Train (video)
The Tlahuelpuchi of Mexico (article)
Will-o'-the-wisp (article)
The Min Min Light of Australia (article)
The Aleya Ghost Lights of West Bengal (article)
Naga Fireballs (video)
Ghost Lights of the Smoky Mountains (video)
The Marfa Ghost Lights (Unsolved Mysteries segment)

Music:
“Reign Supreme” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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Encounters with Bloody Mary - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus)

Fri, 16 Dec 2022 05:00:00 -0700

The Castle of Spirits library is chock full of true reader-submitted paranormal accounts spanning 25 years, and in this bonus podcast episode, the Ghostkeepers dip into that burbling cauldron to serve up three real-life encounters with the infamous luminary of urban folklore, Bloody Mary.

In "My Sister's Slumber Party," a fun night of scary-story telling ends in the appearance of a shadow person. "Just a Legend?" describes a school bathroom conjuring ritual gone wrong. And in "Bloody Mary Experience," two childhood friends reunite for a trip down memory lane...and end up having a quite unusual experience before a darkened mirror.

Stories:
My Sister's Slumber Party (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Just a Legend? (submitted by Ryan, Nevada, USA)
Bloody Mary Experience (2) (submitted by Victoria, Illinois, USA)

Links:
The Legend of Bloody Mary (podcast episode)

The Legend of Bloody Mary - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 14 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0700

Bloody Mary is a rite of passage for children throughout the world. It is a divination ritual best played in a darkened bathroom with a mirror, a candle, and a small group of friends that invariably ends in screams. Often attributed to such infamous historical luminaries as Queen Mary I, Mary Queen of Scots, and Elizabeth Bathory, she is known by a variety of monikers: Mary Worth, Mary Whales, Mary Jane, Black Agnes, Svarte Madame, Hell Mary, and Toire no Hanako-san. But what’s the truth behind the legend? And are there any scientific explanations that support the phenomenon? Ghostkeepers Vince and Jane endeavor to uncover the who, why, and how of this enduring figure of international folklore.

Links:
Bloody Mary (article)
Why the Bloody Mary Illusion Works (The Modern Rogue YouTube video)

Music:
“Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087)

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Duendes and Dark Skies - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 04:00:00 -0700

A woman in rural Texas is tormented by mysterious gnome-like creatures called Duendes. In New Zealand, a young man is haunted by the specter of an unwelcome visitor who takes up residence in his home. And podcast co-host Vince is awakened in the middle of the night by a phantom touch at the foot of the bed. Three paranormal stories, all true. Creepy things are afoot both in and out of the Castle, and in Episode 14 of the podcast, ghostkeepers Vince and Jane endeavor to get at the root of all things frightful and phantasmic.

Stories:
The Long Dirt Road: Another Encounter (submitted by Jennifer Lozano, Texas, USA)
Dark Autumn Skies (submitted by Anonymous, Western Australia)

Links:
El Duende (article)
Automatic Writing (article)

Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
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Top Hat Man, Runalongs and Triskaidekaphobia - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700

The phenomenon of the Top Hat Man—known also in popular culture as Hat Man, the Smiling Man, and the Grinning Man—is one that bears serious discussion and consideration for anyone interested in urban legends, cryptids, and all things paranormal. In episode 13 of the Castle of Spirits Podcast, ghostkeepers Vince and Jane dip their feet into the icy waters surrounding this fascinating figure of modern folklore, sharing three true stories of people’s close encounters with the mysterious hatted shadow being. Is there any connection between the phenomenon and what are known as “runalongs”? And finally, why is it that so many people fear the number 13?

Stories:
The Top Hat Man (submitted by Wes McBride, Saskatchewan, Canada)
Top Hat (submitted by Anonymous, New York, USA)
Mr. Cane (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Links:
The Smiling Man (article)
The Grinning Man/Indrid Cold (article)
Triskaidekaphobia, the Fear of 13 (article)

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Haunted Hospitals - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700

Why are hospitals so often the scenes of ghost sightings and paranormal activity? Can the phenomena be blamed on the spirits of those who died there? Or is there something more to it that paranormal researchers are overlooking? Tune in to Episode 12 of the Castle of Spirits Podcast to hear hosts Vince and Jane ruminate on emotional vortices, energetic epicenters, electromagnetic nexuses, time slips, and more. Plus, the ghostkeepers dig into the Castle’s extensive library of true paranormal stories for two classic reader-submitted accounts: “The Ghost on the Cancer Unit” and “Haunted Hospital.” And finally, a security camera in an Argentinian hospital captures a security guard’s encounter with the spirit of a recently deceased patient.

Links:
The Ghost on the Cancer Unit (submitted by Carla Foft, Texas, USA)
Haunted Hospital (submitted by Punsala, Sri Lanka)

Links:
El Fantasma del Sanatorio Finochietto (video)

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Banshees, Reapers and Salmon Mousse - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 05:00:00 -0700

Listen to a first-person account of a real-life encounter with a Banshee in Dublin, Ireland—followed by the sighting of a roadside hooded ghost in Wales. Plus: Jane details her own experience witnessing an unearthly dancing light during a cemetery ghost hunt in the 90s, and high school students in Colombia become severely ill after playing with a Ouija board!

Stories:
Banshee Encounter (submitted by Anonymous, Dublin, Ireland)
Hooded Ghost of New Cut Road (submitted by A. M. Esmonde, Wales, UK)

Links:
Banshee (article)
River Styx (article)
School Students in Colombia Collapse After Trying to Contact the Dead Using Ouija Board (article)

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The Ouija Board Special - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0700

Take a deep dive into the history, mystery, myths, and misconceptions of the Ouija board, and listen to numerous firsthand accounts from Castle of Spirits website visitors and podcast listeners. If you missed your chance to participate, you can still submit your feedback through the Lounge, or share your Ouija board experience for others to read!

Stories:
I Let Them In (2) (submitted by Bridgette, Arizona, USA)
Stupidity, An Awful Thing (submitted by Dus'n, Utah, USA)
Tug of War (submitted by Kelli, Wisconsin, USA)

Links:
Ouija (article)
Ideomotor phenomenon (article)
Kokkuri (article)
How to Use a Ouija Board Safely (article)
The Strange and Mysterious History of the Ouija Board (article)
New study reveals the science behind Ouija boards (article)
Ouija boards: Science explains the spooky sensation (article)
Send feedback through The Lounge

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Ghostly Watchers & Waketop Walkers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 04:00:00 -0600

Tune in as ghostkeepers Vince and Jane pick two true terrifying tales from the Castle’s monstrous story archive—"The Watcher" and "Waketop Walkers"—then dive into discussion on the phenomenon of disembodied voices, ghost ships, oceanic specters, the Smurl family haunting, and phantom touch syndrome. Is that even a thing? And did a creepy ghost lady once try to pull Vince underwater, or was it just a fish? Also, the ghostkeepers unveil the theme of next week’s special podcast episode and invite listeners to write in with their real-life experiences and opinions on one of Parker Brothers’ most notorious “board games.”

Stories:
The Watcher (submitted by Raine, USA)
Waketop Walkers (submitted by Anonymous, Texas, USA)

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Blunt Force Haunting - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 25 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Does the ghost of Anne Boleyn really haunt the Tower of London? Are ghosts just fragments of the past forever stuck on loop, or is there a consciousness behind them? These are a few of the questions posed by Vince and Jane as they settle into the Castle Lounge for an evening of spooky fall banter, including: retribution ghosts, coast to coast wendigos, and Bigfoot. Also, the ghostkeepers present two more true supernatural stories from the website archives: “Wendigo in the Quantico Highlands?” and “The Mistress.” Plus: A ghostly force is caught on video pushing a dog across the floor. Is it real?

Stories:
Wendigo in the Quantico Highlands? (submitted by Anonymous, Quantico, Virginia, USA)
The Mistress (submitted by Anonymous, Ohio, USA)

Links:
Wendigo (article)
The Lounge
The Attic
Ghost moves dog across the floor (video)

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The Fear Frequency - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Tue, 18 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Back in the early 80s, a series of unexplained incidents in a medical laboratory led to the discovery of a phenomenon called the Fear Frequency—an inaudible vibration that can cause people to sense and even see things that aren’t there. Is it possible that infrasound frequencies may be responsible for at least some reports of paranormal activity? Podcast hosts Vince and Jane ponder this and other spooky subjects, including the supernatural entities of Japanese folklore, mystery spots where cars roll uphill, and the Satanic panic that gripped the nation forty years ago. Also, the Ghostkeepers pop into the Castle of Spirits library to share two true ghost stories: “Road Rage,” an account of driver who witnesses a phantom car crash on a winding road just outside Pittsburgh; and “Ghosts of Okinawa,” a chilling tale plucked from the brand-new October 2022 story submissions.

Stories:
Ghosts of Okinawa (submitted by Anonymous)
Road Rage (submitted by Anonymous, Pennsylvania, USA)

Links:
Rokurokubi (article)
Netflix's Japanese Tales of the Macabre (article)
Some "Ghosts" May Be Sound Waves Just Below Human Hearing (article)
The Fear Frequency (article)
Enter the Attic
Visit the Lounge

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Here There Be Cryptids - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 12 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Have you ever seen something you can’t explain? Something you might have glimpsed on the side of the road as you were driving by, or spied out of the corner of your eye on a dark and moonless night? In Episode 6 of the Castle of Spirits Podcast, Jane recalls her unexplained encounter with a Dover Demon-like creature, and the ghostkeepers read two true horrifying tales: The Farmhouse From Hell and the website classic Out Past the Shadow’s Edge.

Stories:
The Farmhouse From Hell (submitted by Ron, Michigan, USA)
Out Past the Shadow's Edge (submitted by David Tester, Utah, USA)

Links:
The Dover Demon

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The Baader-Meinhof Spooks - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 05:00:00 -0600

Is it possible that the more you talk about the paranormal, the greater the chances are that you’ll begin to experience it? And what part does the phenomenon of frequency illusion play into our perception of what we label “paranormal”? Listen as ghostkeepers Vince and Jane explore true ghost stories and attempt to answer the unanswerable before veering into conversations about random phantom smells, mumbling hallway spirits, and the ghosts that walk among us. Also included: two creepy stories from the archive, and one supremely horrifying ghost child caught on video. Don't miss out—subscribe now and join us on this eerie journey into the unknown. Share with fellow paranormal enthusiasts and dive into the mysteries of the supernatural, discovering spine-tingling tales of haunted locations, supernatural encounters, and unexplained phenomena.

Stories:
We Were Not the Only Tenants in Our Apartment (submitted by Jill, Michigan, USA)
The House That Wasn't There (submitted by Anonymous, USA)

Links:
Watch: Ghost Child Filmed at Notoriously Haunted Hotel in Arkansas? (video)

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The Thrill of the Fright - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Mon, 03 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Where will you haunt when you die? And do you even have to be dead to be a ghost? Join ghostkeepers Vince and Jane as they contemplate the nature of ghosts and talk about all things paranormal. Also: padlocked vampire graves, crazy clapping ghost ladies, Ouija boards, doppelgangers, the paranormal friendship litmus test, and what we can learn about humanity from the graffiti discovered in ancient Pompeii.

Stories:
Shadow of the Wraith (submitted by Rob, Michigan, USA)
Haunted House, OK, USA (submitted by Sarah, Oklahoma, USA)

Links:
Padlocked Vampire Grave Found in Poland with Sickle Over Neck (photo)
Seasonal Drinkware (photo)

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The Giorgio Tsoukalos of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Sun, 02 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Castle of Spirits ghostkeepers Vince and Jane tackle a veritable smorgasbord of spook, sharing true ghost stories from the voluminous library archives and holding discourse on a potpourri of paranormal topics including hunched and skulking humanoids, haunted B&B’s, and a romantic first date at the Winchester Mystery House. Also, Jane talks about her past experiences lurking in graveyards in the nineties with Utah’s Ghost Investigators Society (GIS), and Vince asks the question, “Are elves cryptids?”

Stories:
Just a Mile Down the Road (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Bed and Breakfast (submitted by Brittney, Vigrinia, USA)

Links:
Family’s “Live” Photo Captures Something Super Creepy (video)
Winchester Mystery House (official website)

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This Episode is Haunted - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Sat, 01 Oct 2022 17:00:00 -0600

Join intrepid ghostkeepers Vince and Jane as they wind their way through the castle to the library, where they rummage through the vast archives of 4,600+ reader-submitted ghost stories to bring you their favorites—ultimately leading to discussions of sundry spooky subjects including the ghosts of Alcatraz, late-night calls from beyond the grave, time slips, a possibly haunted brewery in Salt Lake City, and phantom cat meows that leave no echo.

Stories:
Telephone Call (submitted by Tracie A, Colorado, USA)
Too Close for Comfort (submitted by Cowlitz, Washington, USA)

Links:
Alcatraz Ghost Photo

Music/Audio:
"Spooky Wind" Pearce Wilson King

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Meet the Ghostkeepers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:00:00 -0600

In the inaugural episode of the Castle of Spirits podcast, we follow newly appointed ghostkeepers Vince and Jane as they brave cold drafts and navigate dimly lit corridors on the hunt for things that go bump in the night. Along the way, they stop by the castle library to read a few of their favorite true ghost stories, then slip into spine-chilling chats on weird cemetery encounters, the infamous La Llorona of Mexico, possessed pillows, the ancient Taotao Mo’na spirits of Guam, haunted toy stores, and late-night drives through California’s notorious Blood Alley.

Stories:
The Crying Woman (submitted by Alexa, Mexico)
A Bed with a Beating (submitted by R. M., Washington, USA)
Weird Cemetery Encounter (submitted by Anonymous, South Australia)
Racing the Devil (submitted by Anonymous, Ohio, USA)

Music/Audio:
"Spooky Wind" Pearce Wilson King
"Night in Castle" Szegvari

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