On this episode, we're stepping into the misty, rolling hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, aplace where the past refuses to stay silent. Elva Zona Heaster—known to all as Zona—met a grim and sudden end. Her death wasn’t just a tragedy; it sparked a chain of events so haunting, so extraordinary, that it’s etched itself into American history.
On this episode, we’re stepping into the fog-shrouded hills of rural Pennsylvania, to a place called Hex Hollow. It’s 1928, and what unfolds here isn’t just a crime—it’s a descent into the abyss of fear, superstition, and the supernatural forces some swear still haunt the hollow today.
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When I hear the words ‘ghost’ and ‘Christmas,’ I automatically think about my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and Scrooge’s nightmare evening of beingvisited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. But did you know other Christmas ghost stories aren’t so full of hope and the spirit of the season? You may not since hauntings are far from most people’s minds during Christmas.
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Richard NighT shares personal stories and gives powerful insight about evil being alive and well in 2022.
Richard KnighT, whose former pen name was JLR-Writer, joins us again on this episode. Richard is an American Christian Thriller Author. He combines the two elements to create realistic thrillers with deep meaning. One of Jeremy’s quotes still remains true
“I stand on the high places, shouting a warning to wake the people. Just like Wisdom calling for those to dine at her table.”
Richard shares his views about the spiritual realm, and why he is not afraid to work in an extremely haunted location.
Rosella C. Rowe returns and shares her experience at The Firehouse Museum with banishing unwanted spirits. She recounts a visit from a spirit who told Rosella she is Marilyn Monroe.
Did you know that the film Poltergeist is based on a true story? Christian Horror Writer Richard NighT sure does. Richard has first-hand experience in the neighborhood where the hauntings took place. I pray you enjoy this fascinating, and informative interview.
Fran Lynghaug shares her experience with the supernatural. Fran is an author and Born-again Christian.
Rosella C. Rowe joins me to discuss what it's like being a psychic medium and using her abilities to help others. She shares personal experiences with the spiritual realm.
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel.
Again, I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.
Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel.
I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.
The Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas, has a fascinating history--and some fascinating hauntings.
Sometimes, hauntings only occur at a specific time of year: Three discussed in the podcast appear at Christmas only.
Texas is a great tourist destination. The Jefferson Hotel and The Baker Hotel may be a perfect fit for those wanting to visit haunted destinations. The Baker Hotel is under renovation and estimated to open at the end of 2022, which may be a long wait. However, the Jefferson Hotel is in operation and a beautiful place to stay if you enjoy hauntings and spirits.
Haunted destinations seem to be numerous. Here are just two.
And, for fun, there are a few haunted painting stories thrown in to think about.
I hope you enjoy the podcast!
Reports of haunted destinations are numerous. Here are three buildings with interesting histories. If they are in your neck of the woods, maybe you’ll get to check them out. If you do, I’d love to hear about your experiences. You can always email me at maryann@maryannpoll.com
Rosella C. Rowe is back to share more of her paranormal adventures. At least one of these accounts may give you the shivers.
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show.
Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Amador Paranormal Investigations & Research's Devan Langan joins Real Ghost Chatter. He shares just a few of his many experiences as a psychic and paranormal investigator.
The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, is said to be one of the ten most haunted places in America. The mansion continues to play host to the tragic Lemp family after death. The once stately home to millionaires became office space, then decayed into a run-down boarding house. Finally restored, the Lemp Mansion is now a dinner theatre, restaurant, and bed & breakfast.
An episode for all you haunted travel buffs. Here are three of many destinations for possible haunted encounters.