Come Play With Us: A Spooky Storytelling Podcast

Hi everyone! We're going on a break to focus on some of our creative and writing projects, but we'll be back in September with more spooky tales!

Today, Leila tells the bizarre story of Mademoiselle Emilie Sagee, who was a teacher at a boarding school in Latvia in 1845. A terrifying phenomena afflicted the young teacher - a doppelganger appeared to shadow her wherever she went. Learn more about the puzzling mystery in our latest episode! Other media mentioned in the episode:  Are You Afraid of the Dark? , a teen horror series on Nickelodeon...

  Today, Adam tells us about the curse that plagued the set of the 1976 horror film The Omen , and the horrific things that happened to those involved in the production. Not only do we love the supernatural, but we also love movies, so listen in and you might just see this movie in a whole new terrifying light.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  The Exorcist , a supernatural horror film relea...

Today, Leila tells Ruby and a new guest about the creepy Black Eyed Kids that have been appearing across the world since the 80’s and 90’s. Hear about some unforgettable encounters and theories about their origins. Also, whatever you do, if you see one hitchhiking or hanging around in a parking lot, don’t let them in! Other media mentioned in the episode:  Mortal Kombat , an action adventure film...

Today, Leila tells us about the legend of Spring-Heeled Jack and how, after over a century and more of sightings, no one has been able to identify him. He was described as having a devilish appearance, glowing red eyes, and able to leap in great bounds. Hear about the creepy sightings over the past two hundred years, even one as recent as 2012.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  The Invention...

Today, we have a new guest and Ruby will attempt to scare her with the puzzling mystery behind the Dyatlov Pass Incident. In 1959, nine Soviet ski hikers set up an expedition for the northern Urals. They never returned home. Hear about the strange set of events that led to tragedy and current day theories that attempt to explain the mystery.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  Devil’s Pass , a...

Today, Leila tells us about the mysterious arcade game that appeared and disappeared in a matter of a month in Portland, Oregon. Travel back to 1981, when Polybius was all the rage, with hoards of kids lining up to play. But its side-effects were no fun and games.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  Stranger Things , a supernatural, science fiction television series that premiered on Netflix i...

Today, Leila talks about spontaneous human combustion, a mysterious ailment that causes a person to burst into flames. Listen to anecdotes throughout history and the possible reasons spontaneous human combustion can happen. Other media mentioned in the episode:  Bleak House , a novel by Charles Dickens published in 1852. Long Legs , a horror film directed by Oz Perkins and released in 2024 The Fou...

Today, Ruby tells us the grisly and gruesome tale about the Hinterkaifeck Murders. In 1922 in Bavaria, Germany, a family was found brutally murdered, some in the stable and some inside their home. Even more bizarre were the hauntings they experienced just before their murder.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  I See You , a horror thriller released in 2019 and directed by Adam Randall

Today, we travel back to 1961 on a road trip in the middle of the night on Route 3, deserted except for the blinking lights and the odd-shaped alien craft in the sky. The Betty and Barney Hill Incident is one of the most widely reported accounts of UFO abduction. Listen in as Leila breaks down the incident from the first encounter, alleged abduction, and even hypnosis sessions that draw out what t...

Today, Stephanie tells us about the bizarre but true story of the dancing plague. In 1518, the people of Strasbourg, Alsace, in modern day France, were beset by dance mania, at times dancing themselves to death.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  “Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It),” a single from the Beyonce album I Am… Sasha Fierce , released in 2008 The Last of Us , a dystopian action-advent...

In June 2014, Derek and Maria Broaddus were planning on moving into their new home in Westfield, New Jersey. But then, they received a letter. And then another. And another. These increasingly bizarre and unhinged letters were threatening in nature, especially towards their three children. Who was the Watcher, and what did they want? Other media mentioned:  The Snowman , a psychological thriller f...

Today, Ruby tries to scare Christian with the history and hauntings of The Merchant House in New York, built in 1832 and now a museum and a hotbed for paranormal activity. She also delves into our own paranormal investigation of the house where we made contact with several spirits! Ghostly Audio Clips mentioned in this episode: http://www.sturgesparanormal.com/wordpress_site/evidence/audio Music/S...

Today, Leila tells Jaclyn about Anna Ecklund who experienced demonic possession intermittently over several decades, starting when she was fourteen years old. Her case is one of the most documented case of demonic possession in the 20th century and took place in Earling, Iowa in 1912. Other media mentioned:  The Exorcist , a supernatural horror film released in 1973, based on a novel of the same n...

Today, Leila attempts to scare Rehma with the creepy account of emails sent from a man after his death. In 2011, after a sudden death of a heart condition, loved ones began receiving emails from Jack with eerie details only he would know. Learn more about this and other instances of messages sent from beyond the grave.  Other media mentioned:  The Ring , a supernatural horror film released in 2002...

Today, Leila tries to scare Christian with the story of the Jerome Grand Hotel, one of the most haunted places in Arizona. Originally built in 1926 as a hospital, an estimated nine thousand people died there. It was later converted into a hotel and is host to a multitude of supernatural occurrences.  Other media mentioned in this episode:  The Shining , a psychological horror film by Stanley Kubri...

Today, Leila tells Adam about a haunted hiking trail in Whittier Canyon that is part of Turbull Canyon. Visitors have seen apparitions of ghostly children, evidence of satanic cults, and it has been the site of gruesome murders.  Other media mentioned in this episode: The Blair Witch Project , a found footage style horror film released in 1999 Child’s Play , a supernatural slasher film that releas...

Just in time for the holiday season, Ruby tells Rehma a creepy tale about the Mistletoe Bride - a woman who went missing on her wedding day after a playful game of hide and seek - but her body was not too far away.  Images of the interior of Bramshill House: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/gallery/inside-abandoned-stately-home-once-32397907 Other media mentioned in this episode:  Corpse Brid...

Today, Ruby tells Renata about the Baleroy Mansion in the historic Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia. Built in 1911, this 32-room estate has seen its fair share of misfortune and hauntings, including a chair that kills anyone that sits in it.  Images of the haunted fountain and spirit caught on camera in Baleroy Mansion: https://www.chestnuthilllocal.com/stories/the-nations-most-haunted-house-...

Today, Leila tells the haunting and mysterious tale of the ghost ship The Mary Celeste. Found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean in 1872, the circumstances around the desertion have spawned many conspiracy theories, some bordering on the supernatural. Listen in and see what theories we come up with! Other media mentioned in the episode:  Unsolved Mysteries , a documentary television series Music/Sound:...

Today, Renata tells us about the haunted South Bridge in Edinburgh, which was built in 1788 and contained nineteen arches. After being enclosed by buildings on both sides, the vaults became open chambers for squatters. Of course, there are haunting tales of what happened to those that lived inside.  Other media mentioned in the episode:  Harry Potter series, fantasy novels written by JK Rowling an...

Today, Adam tells us a horrifying tale of a cannibal clan in 16th century Scotland, led by the patriarch Sawney Bean. Hear the grisly tale of what happened to his victims and how he and his brood were eventually caught.  Other media mentioned in this episode:  Barbarian , a horror film that was released in 2022 The X Files , a science fiction television series that aired from 1993 - 2002 The Hills...

Today, Leila tries to scare Ben with the mind-boggling and bizarre story of the Lead Masks case. In 1966, two men were found lying dead on a hill in Rio de Janeiro staring up at the sky with lead masks on. The cause of their deaths remains mysterious along with why they were there and what exactly they were searching for.  Other media mentioned in the episode: Men in Black, a sci-fi comedy film re...

Today, Stephanie tells us the bizarre and chilling mystery about The Crying Boy Painting, by Italian painter Giovanni Bragolin. The paintings are allegedly cursed and misery befalls anyone unfortunate enough to hang one in their home. Hear about the rash of fires that overtook British homes during the 1970's and 80’s and see a picture of the haunted painting here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

Today, Ruby attempts to scare Jaclyn with the creepy origins of the Cecil Hotel and the Elevator Game. We also talk about the tragic and mysterious death of Elisa Lam and how it all ties in with the Cecil’s own sordid history which includes the Black Dahlia and the Nightstalker. Images of the Cecil Hotel: https://la.curbed.com/2017/3/2/14791060/cecil-hotel-stay-on-main-los-angeles-landmark The Ele...