Best Vince and Jane Font Podcasts (2024)

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Our Cold Dead Hearts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 44:43

9h ago44:43

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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" r…

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Haunted Hospital Horrors - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 35:13

7d ago35:13

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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 caregiver…

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Haunted Malls and Shopping Centers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 35:33

14d ago35:33

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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 th…

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Dial-a-Cryptid - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 36:59

21d ago36:59

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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 …

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Dark Encounters on the Graveyard Shift - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 38:53

28d ago38:53

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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 Cr…

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Paranormal Pizza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 30:48

1M ago30:48

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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. Nutri…

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Hauntings in Liminal Spaces - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 47:02

1M ago47:02

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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 patien…

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Paranormal Troika: Mimics, Doppelgangers, and Immortals - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 46:40

2M ago46:40

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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 …

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Doppelgangers, Back Rooms, and Phantom Hands - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 39:49

5M ago39:49

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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 unsuspect…

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The Jabbering Herky-Jerky Puppet Man - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 54:50

5M ago54:50

54:50

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 Sandh…

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When Ghosts Bite - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 43:10

6M ago43:10

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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-dwelli…

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The Mysterious Death of Edgar Allan Poe - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 1:03:32

6M ago1:03:32

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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 e…

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My Own Private Demon Hole - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 40:19

6M ago40:19

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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 Li…

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The Nun, the Mimic Demon, and the Ghost Cowboys - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 42:26

6M ago42:26

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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 Today's …

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A Frightful Fourfold - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 47:51

7M ago47:51

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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-he…

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Haunted Highways and Ghostly Byways - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 32:49

7M ago32:49

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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 …

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Haunted Hotline - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 35:38

7M ago35:38

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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 ghost…

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A Feast of Frights - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 39:13

8M ago39:13

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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-L…

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Ghosts by Land, Sea and Telephone - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 47:18

8M ago47:18

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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 …

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Halloween BOO-nanza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 52:59

9M ago52:59

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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 Today's Sponsor: Visit the award-winning Glass Spider Publishing (www.glassspiderpublishing.com) to get y…

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Night Drive Horror Stories - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 32:26

9M ago32:26

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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 mess…

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A Plethora of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 49:16

9M ago49:16

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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 …

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A Presence in the Woods - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 40:51

9M ago40:51

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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 Today's Sponsor: Visit the award-winning Glass Spider Publishing (www.gla…

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Terror on the Road - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 37:15

10M ago37:15

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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…

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2 Ghost Kids and a Late-Night Bathroom Haunting - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 32:20

10M ago32:20

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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." Links: Tommy Humming Angela Bathroom Incident The Appointment (movie scene) Today's Sponsor: Visit the award-winning Glass Spid…

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A Wraith, a Ghost, and a Night Road Walker - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 53:05

10M ago53:05

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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 tragica…

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Baby, Can You Dig Your Ghost? - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 48:41

10M ago48:41

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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." Story Links: The Last Bedroom Life in Guam Ghost on the Gulf (bonus link) Charing Village Ghosts Today's Sponsor: Visit …

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4 Ghosts and a Howler in the Storm - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 47:15

11M ago47:15

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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 t…

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Robert the Doll - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 47:27

1y ago47:27

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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 …

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Three Tales of Strange Disappearances - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 23:58

1y ago23:58

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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, …

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 31:16

1y ago31:16

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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 st…

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A Big Ol' Haunted Attic - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 25:36

1y ago25:36

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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. Links: Panting From Under the Bed (Story) It Started with a …

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A Voice in the Attic - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 39:06

1y ago39:06

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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. Links: A Voice in the Attic (Story) Shadows on the Page (Book) More Shadows on the Page (Book) Song "Dark Depression" composed by Ashot Danielyan Today's …

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True Time Slip Stories - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 25:23

1+ y ago25:23

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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 (story) Missing Time (story) Let Me In, Booge…

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The Moberly-Jourdain Incident - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 39:44

1+ y ago39:44

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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 sl…

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Snowbound Spooktacular - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 20:54

1+ y ago20:54

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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"). Link…

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Legally Haunted: The Ackley House - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 48:54

1+ y ago48:54

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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 Ghostbu…

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Little Old Lady Creature - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 20:38

1+ y ago20:38

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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 storie…

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The Mysterious Black-Eyed Children - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 38:22

1+ y ago38:22

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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 …

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Monstrous Humanoids and Lakeside Disappearances - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 36:53

1+ y ago36:53

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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 Peopl…

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Haunted Lakes - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 41:10

1+ y ago41:10

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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 Edmu…

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HAUNTED: One Clock, Two Mirrors, and a Wardrobe - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 23:52

1+ y ago23:52

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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 S…

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Haunted Objects - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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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 pos…

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Roadside Wraiths - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 37:40

1+ y ago37:40

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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 w…

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Vanishing Hitchhikers - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 39:00

1+ y ago39:00

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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…

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Death Messengers and Visitations - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 23:30

1+ y ago23:30

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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?" Links: A Banshee …

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Three Men, a Baby, and a City of Ghosts - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 1:10:59

1+ y ago1:10:59

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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 Ha…

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You're Never More Than 10 Feet From a Ghost - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 23:30

1+ y ago23:30

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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 thre…

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The Amityville Horror - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories 1:15:33

1+ y ago1:15:33

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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 “h…

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Headless Ghosts and Ghostly Globes - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories (Bonus) 16:06

1+ y ago16:06

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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 thr…

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