Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

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 re...

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...

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...

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 th...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)

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...

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
“Spacial Harvest” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Ambien...

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
“Spacial Wi...

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...

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 ta...

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)
...

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"...

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” Kev...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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)

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