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After the sudden death of her father—just days after a joking comment she now regrets—a caller begins to piece together a much deeper spiritual thread running through her family. Her mother’s haunting dream, featuring a car driven by a long-deceased grandmother and filled with mysterious, radiant women, seems to have foreshadowed the event. Is this gift something new, awakened by recent grief, or has it always been there, passed down quietly through generations?

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When a young woman agrees to house-sit for a local family, she expects a few quiet nights with the dogs and perhaps some creaky floorboards. But what she gets is a full-blown haunting. From phantom footsteps in the snow to growling dogs, an EMF spike in a basement full of war relics, and a front door that slams open with no cause, something in the house is trying to make itself known. After learning that one of the artifacts belonged to a dead Nazi soldier, the tension becomes even more disturbing. But it’s what her boyfriend saw in the ha...

What if the spirit that visits you isn’t terrifying—but… familiar? Who or what was the shadowy figure who emerged from a closet one night in the 1970s. A young boy, a mysterious visitor, and a moment that has haunted—and comforted—him for over fifty years. Was it a ghost? A protector? Or something in between? Quiet footsteps on plastic runners still echo in his mind, long after the house—and the man—are gone.

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When they moved into her late Nonna’s home, they didn’t just inherit a property—they inherited a permanent houseguest. What started with a slamming vent and rearranged chairs quickly turned into something more personal: whispered voices, phantom footsteps, and sightings of a red-haired woman in an apron. The twist? Even visiting family members and friends—some who’d never seen a photo—have described Nonna to a tee. In this heartwarming and eerie tale, we explore what happens when love, tradition, and a little Italian stubbornness manage to survive even death. Nonna’s house is still full… just not the way you’...

Willowcrest Academy, a prestigious New England boarding school, is more than just a place of learning—it is home to spirits that refuse to rest. When freelance journalist Jack Marlow arrives to investigate the school’s rumored hauntings, he expects to find little more than exaggerated legends. Instead, he stumbles upon a labyrinth of occult symbols, restless spirits, and a dark history that the school has buried for decades. With each toll of the bell tower, the line between the living and the dead blurs, drawing Jack deeper into a nightmare.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the enigmatic history of Chicago's Hull House, founded by social reformer Jane Addams in 1889. We'll explore the origins of the infamous "Devil Baby" legend that captivated the city and delve into the various paranormal reports that have persisted over the years. Join us as we examine firsthand accounts, cultural interpretations, and the psychological underpinnings of these haunting tales.

Is Hull House truly a hotspot for supernatural activity, or do these stories reflect deeper societal anxieties? Tune in to uncover the truth behind one of Chicago's most enduring mysteries.

The first night in their bargain-priced Fort Wayne rental, Jessica, her mom, and her brother discovered the house would not let them in. Every lock clicked open, every knob turned—yet the door stayed sealed until Jessica’s stepdad arrived and it swung wide as if nothing had happened. Soon, strange “settling” noises grew bolder, and the nine feral kids next door began knocking at ungodly hours. Then, just past midnight, soft finger-taps drummed across Jessica’s bedroom window—far too high for any child to reach. Was the house guarding its newest residents…or choosing its prey? Join us as we pry into...

Grief follows no rules—and sometimes, it follows you like a shadow nobody else can see. When a Canadian patient checks into a clinic in southern India, she expects herbal oil massages, not the electric jolt of a ghostly stowaway on her doctor’s heels. Each time he enters the room, the air crackles, dizziness strikes, and a vivid image of a twelve-year-old girl flashes behind the doorway. The sketch she finally draws matches the child the physician lost in a fire years earlier, right down to the mournful eyes. What happens when a spirit clings to the living for comf...

As an adult, a woman revisits the house where she spent her early years and discovers her childhood home was far more haunted than she ever realized.  Central to her story is a single night in the attic, when the strange noises and unnerving atmosphere made it clear something was sharing the space. In this episode, she reflects on that pivotal experience, the clues she overlooked, and the unsettling truth of a house that was quietly infested by the unknown.

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A U.S. military family stationed near Oxford, England thought they had found the perfect off-base cottage—until the house began acting on its own. As the disturbances grew louder and more frequent, an oppressive atmosphere settled over the household, leaving everyone on edge and struggling to sleep. Fearing the activity was more than a fleeting haunting, the family wondered if the house itself wanted them gone.

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When Caleb Foster moves his family to Red Hill Farm, they expect a fresh start. Instead, they inherit a centuries-old curse that binds the land to restless spirits. A clairvoyant warns Caleb that his family has been chosen to protect the spirit of a young Native American girl buried on the property.

However, her malevolent tormentor, a towering figure from a dark past, still stalks the land, determined to reclaim her. Caleb soon finds himself in the middle of a supernatural conflict that threatens to destroy his family if he fails to confront the entity haunting their home.

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling history of 14 West 10th Street, infamously known as the "House of Death." We'll explore its origins in the 1850s, delve into Mark Twain's brief residency, and examine the numerous reports of paranormal activity that have plagued this Greenwich Village brownstone for decades.

Join us as we unravel the stories of apparitions, mysterious occurrences, and the tragic events that have solidified this location's reputation as one of New York City's most haunted residences. Is there a rational explanation, or do the spirits of former residents still linger within its walls?

Awakened at exactly 3:00 a.m.—the fabled “devil’s hour”—a college student finds her cattle dog bolt upright, barking and growling at a closed bedroom door. Minutes crawl by before the animal finally settles, but the dread lingers. Two weeks later, while home alone, a gun-shot-loud slam sends her spoon flying; the downstairs guest-bath door now gapes wide, though she’s certain she’d latched it. Tests prove the bang matches only one thing: that door flinging itself open. Toss in vanishing phones and relocated keys, and the question becomes clear—what prowls the hallway after midnight, and why does the dog see...

A girls-weekend ghost tour was supposed to be all history and harmless jump scares—until Charleston’s infamous Old City Jail decided to show off. Picture Spanish-moss romance by day, graveyard-on-stilts by night, and a candlelit guide who swears nobody ever gets scratched (spoiler: somebody does). One empath, two best friends, and a room once ruled by America’s first female serial killer discover that some inmates never finished their sentence. Footsteps circle the dark, hot breath rakes a neck, and an exit-light selfie captures a face that definitely isn’t paying admission. 

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 When a child begins describing vivid “visits” with her recently deceased cousin—recounting private memories no adult ever shared—her parents first find comfort in the notion of a loving after-life. Is this genuine spirit communication, or a darker force exploiting a child’s grief? In this episode we untangle a mystery at the crossroads of loss, innocence, and unseen entities eager to be believed.

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A group of friends thought a Ouija session would be the perfect late-night thrill. The board answered, the planchette moved—and when it did, something else seemed to move in with them. Now they’re asking a far more urgent question: can the harm be undone, or is the invitation permanent? 

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When you move into a new house, you expect to feel at home. But what happens when the house has other plans? In this episode, we explore the terrifying experiences of someone who moves into a seemingly normal house only to discover that it’s anything but. Prayer flags disappear, dark shadows loom, and a presence makes itself known in increasingly aggressive ways.

This haunting isn’t just subtle; it’s in your face, forcing the storyteller to confront the terrifying reality that their new home is haunted. With nowhere to turn, they must decide whether to stay and fi...

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the chilling tales of Alcatraz Island, exploring its transformation from a formidable prison to a hotspot for paranormal activity. We'll delve into the history of The Rock, uncovering stories of notorious inmates and the eerie experiences reported by guards and visitors alike.

Join us as we examine the psychological and environmental factors that may explain these ghostly encounters, and hear firsthand accounts that blur the line between reality and the supernatural. Is Alcatraz truly haunted, or are these tales the product of imagination? 

Stillborn buzzers, unplugged radios blaring after hours, and a phantom nurse gliding toward a locked recovery wing—welcome to St. Thomas Hospital, the birthplace of Alcoholics Anonymous and, by midnight, a playground for the dead. While cleaning deserted surgical bays beneath the ER, an orderly finds lights flipped back on, doors mysteriously unlatched, and boom-boxes thundering even after he’s yanked every cord from the wall. A final chase after a woman in an old-fashioned habit ends at a door only the police can open—yet no one’s inside. Was it a prank, or do the original nursing nuns still pa...

Some families inherit recipes; Mary’s clan inherits the dead. From a cursed Ohio farmhouse wedged between two cemeteries to a trailer where unseen knuckles woke them at dawn, three generations of “seers” have kept a running tally of spirits—poltergeists rifling the family Bible, a glass-eyed bride in a bedroom doorway, a guardian German shepherd that appears only for newborns, even a spectral child playing with toys still warm from living hands. Now Mary’s daughter tells the whole blood-soaked lineage: warnings that save lives, whispers that drive men to rage, and the uneasy honor of becoming the newest magnet for...

When he and his wife moved into their quiet rural home, they thought they were finally getting peace—until something strange began mimicking him. From phantom coughing to ghostly phone rings, his wife heard—and saw—things that shouldn’t have been possible. Then one night, they both saw the same shadowed man standing in their bedroom doorway. No face. Just the outline… and the hat Mike always wears. What does this presence want, and why does it keep copying him? In this chilling story, we explore a haunting that doesn’t threaten—but won’t let go either.

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When a listener receives a strange birthday gift from his roommate’s girlfriend—a carved wooden mask shaped like a lizard—he doesn’t think much of it… at first. But what starts as an awkward, uncomfortable present soon turns into a terrifying series of events: lights turning on by themselves, doors swinging open, and a heavy, lingering sense of being watched. Was it all just stress? Or did something darker hitch a ride with the mask? In this chilling episode, we dive into one man’s brush with a haunted object—and the desperate steps he took to get rid of it.
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In this episode, a simple apartment search turns into a terrifying encounter with the supernatural. A woman finds the perfect place in Studio City, only to discover that a spirit with a sinister agenda haunts her new home. Strange things start happening immediately—lights turning on by themselves, objects flying off the walls, and a bone-chilling presence that makes itself known late at night.

As the haunting escalates, she learns the terrifying history of the apartment and the tragic events that unfolded there. This story explores the darker side of Los Angeles’ glamorous Studio City and the ghosts that...

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the harrowing tale of the Iroquois Theater fire of 1903, a catastrophe that claimed over 600 lives and left an indelible mark on Chicago's history. We'll explore the events leading up to that fateful day, the aftermath, and the subsequent reports of paranormal activity that have persisted for over a century.

Join us as we delve into eyewitness accounts, examine the psychological and environmental factors at play, and consider the theories that attempt to explain the unexplained. Is the James M. Nederlander Theatre truly haunted by the spirits of those who perished, or...

A children’s minister loses a job opportunity, passes on a used car deal, and watches his mother slip away—all in a single six-month stretch. Then a “wrong” vehicle purchase saves his family in a drunk-driver collision, an attorney friend appears with a perfectly timed job offer, and two no-cost legal documents arrive just before both parents pass. In this episode, we trace Joey’s winding path through layoffs, wrecks, and loss to reveal a pattern so precise it feels scripted by an unseen hand. Coincidence—or proof that every detour is a divine setup?

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Restless and wide-awake on a sweltering Indiana night, a college lineman slips into the dorm’s dark communal bathroom, stares into a cracked mirror, and dares whatever has stalked him since childhood to finally show its face. The buzzing ceiling light flickers, the air turns ice-cold, and his own reflection dissolves into a vast hallway where a ragged, shirtless boy waits, fists clenched, seething with the same rage coursing through him. For six missing hours, the two charge toward each other in utter silence—until a friend’s tap on the shoulder snaps reality back into place. Did he hallucinate…or confr...

It started with hearing her sister’s voice, footsteps, and a slamming door… when her sister wasn’t home. Years later, after demolishing an old house and building a new one on the same lot, the activity picked up again: mysterious objects moving, a lone black sock appearing from nowhere, and a cat that sees what Ashlee can’t. Is it something tied to the land? A former resident checking in? Or just a curious presence refusing to leave? 

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Most kids worry about the boogeyman in the closet—our caller’s first house came with a fully accessorized boogey-gentleman in a top hat who liked to wander through the bathroom during bath time. From there things only got weirder: a glowing Victorian toddler who thought 3 a.m. was perfect for a slumber-party shoulder tap, locked doors that unlock themselves, and an invisible linebacker who can body-check you into drywall without even buying you dinner first. Add in a brick-walled creek, teleporting toys, and parents whose idea of comfort is “Sweetie, that’s probably just your guardian angel,” and you’ve got the k...

What happens when a die-hard skeptic is dared to spend the night in a cemetery? In this episode, we follow the chilling journey of someone who enters a cemetery believing none of the paranormal stories. But by the end of the night, they’re left questioning everything they thought they knew about the supernatural. Strange noises, shadowy figures, and unexplained sensations grip them as they spend the night in the most haunted part of the cemetery.

By morning, their skepticism is shattered, and they leave forever changed. Was it their imagination running wild, or did they truly experience so...

On this episode, Tony Brueski digs into the haunting legacy of the New Amsterdam Theatre, delving into the life and untimely death of Ziegfeld Follies star Olive Thomas. We'll explore the historical context of the theatre, the mysterious circumstances surrounding Olive's demise, and the numerous paranormal encounters reported by staff and visitors over the decades.

Join us as we examine eyewitness accounts, consider psychological and environmental explanations, and discuss the cultural impact of Olive's enduring presence in one of Broadway's most storied venues. Is it all just a series of coincidences, or does Olive Thomas truly haunt the...

After a divorce uproots their family, three brothers move with their overworked dad into a ramshackle Victorian in tiny Doylestown, Ohio—only to discover the same shadow-man that haunted their previous house waiting in the floor-to-ceiling mirrors. Disembodied whispers, phantom screams that save them from a house fire, and furniture that hurls itself at terrified guests turn everyday life into a gauntlet of dread. Violence spikes, moods darken, and even a trip to Mom’s apartment reveals more apparitions. Decades later, one brother returns and feels an unmistakable command: leave.

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A long-distance romance seems harmless—until late-night Skype calls unleash something neither screen can contain. From chairs creaking on camera and water bottles squeezing themselves, to unseen hands ripping sheets off a sleeping girlfriend 2,000 miles away, every click of the microphone feeds a presence that stalks both sides of the call. Is it the incubus she once met as a child, the spirit of her late father, or a darkness that piggy-backed through pixels when the couple traded ghost stories? This episode explores whether the modern web can carry an ancient curse, and what happens when “logging off” isn’t enough.<...

In this episode, we follow one listener through a lifetime of strange encounters—from an unexplained insomnia cured by bursts of light to a terrifying trip through Devil’s Hollow, where something unseen stirred on the bridge. But it doesn’t stop there. A housekeeper’s routine is turned upside down when a spirit starts critiquing her pillowcase technique and bedspread folds. Whether it’s a warning from a long-dead witch or a ghost who just likes their blanket tucked a certain way, one thing is clear: sometimes the afterlife has very specific expectations. 

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When an inquisitive teen cracks out a Ouija board, she doesn’t just open a conversation—she rips the front door off a nightmare that follows her for decades.  The board insists a long-dead father drowned his children in a “river” on the property—yet the family swears there’s only pasture and three quiet ponds… until a forgotten, brick-walled creek bed surfaces in the weeds. Is it the land, the house, or her that the dead refuse to leave?

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A weekend trip turns into a nightmare when a family realizes they’ve brought something back with them—something dark. In this episode, we explore the chilling aftermath of a haunting that begins after a family visits a historic site and returns home to find black-eyed figures appearing in their home. Fires spontaneously ignite, objects move on their own, and the family is gripped with fear as the dark entities become more aggressive.

This episode uncovers the terrifying reality of being followed by something you can’t see but that you can’t escape. What did they bring back wit...

We'll explore the house's multifaceted past, from its construction by Thomas Whaley in 1857 to its roles as a family home, courthouse, and theater. Delving into the personal tragedies that befell the Whaley family, we'll examine how these events may have contributed to the numerous reports of paranormal activity. Through eyewitness accounts and expert analyses, we'll seek to understand the enduring mysteries that surround this historic landmark.

Summoning spirits with a DIY Ouija board sounded like harmless summer fun—until the planchette spelled out “ZOZO,” the sunset went silent, and a guttural growl charged out of the dark bushes. Minutes later, the cardboard board lay abandoned in the park, yet the haunting followed Tyler’s family home: a brand-new washer flooded their clothes with blood-red “ink,” and nothing supernatural has felt safe since.

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Late-night on South Dakota’s plains, a tribal elder naps at a deserted rest stop—until three invisible voices speak Lakota just outside his window. Miles away, a lone driver picks up a silent hitchhiker whose purse turns into a coiled bull snake, and family dogs cower while a faceless, hat-wearing giant “dances” beneath a yard light, taunting them until dawn. Drawn from living reservation lore, these encounters blur the line between cautionary legend and flesh-and-blood terror. Are they spirits guarding sacred ground, the fabled Deer Woman hunting careless men, or something far older that still patrols the prairie after dark?

What do you get when you mix a decaying mountain estate, a chapel with the vibes of a horror movie set, and a gang of ghost-loving teenagers? A recipe for supernatural mayhem. In this episode, one listener recounts the summer their family tried to turn a picturesque—yet deeply cursed—property into a bed and breakfast. From ghost dogs buried (and then dug up) in the backyard, to sleep paralysis in a room straight out of a nightmare, this place had more red flags than a dating app in the underworld. Was it haunted by the cruel old owner, the rest...

Victorian house? Check. Underground tunnels? Check. Ghosts with zero respect for bedtime? Definitely. One family shares what it’s like living in an 1856 home where spirits kick beds, hide scissors in the tub, and accept invisible sippy cups like it’s no big deal. From Lego-loving ghosts to toddlers chatting with "Nanny" who isn’t there, this place proves some family members never truly leave—they just become “our friends” who haunt the halls… loudly.

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