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) Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Li...

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‑dr...

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) Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under...

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 painting...

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) Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discover 4,60...

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 enoug...

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) Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discover 4,600+ true gh...

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 ov...

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 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Theme Music: "Lightless Dawn" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discove...

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 http://creativecommons.org/licens...

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) Discover 4,600+ true ghost ...

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) Discover 4,600+ t...

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 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits...

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) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Lib...

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) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Library www.castleofspirits.com/ghost-stories Submit your own ...

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) Light...

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) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Library www.castleofspirits.com/ghost-stories Submit your o...

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 an...

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) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Library www.castleofspirits.com/ghost-stories Submit your own true paranormal story www.castleofspirits...

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 peo...