Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

The Ghostkeepers reveal what they found in the crawlspace of their home—a discovery harkening back to the late 90s and Jane's ghost hunting days. Plus: real supernatural stories of haunted military bases, ghost children, and one very creepy old man in a tree. Just another night in the Castle of Spirits. Stories: Haunted Headquarters (submitted in April 1997 by Stephanie in Kansas) Unauthorize...

Travel back in time to the dawn of the internet, when the web was wild, weird, and wickedly haunted. In this episode, we share a horrifying handful of true paranormal accounts submitted to the Castle library all the way back in 1997—real-life tales featuring a phantom musical melody, a ghost dog, a time slip, a haunted cottage, and a possibly possessed doorbell. Stories: The One Outside (submitted...

88 minutes of pure paranormal mayhem featuring back‑door ghostly intruders, bedroom-dwelling phantoms, a small army of ghostly cats, a haunted Australian hotel, and one truly cursed closet. Along the way: a round of Paranormal Would‑You‑Rather, a mausoleum misadventure, a doppelganger story update, ectoplasmic email, and a few confessions Ghostkeeper Vince probably should’ve kept to himself. Real...

Is it possible for a haunting to happen through the internet? In this episode, we explore what may be the first documented internet haunting — a chilling true ghost story involving technology, digital communication, unexplained glitches, and something that seemed to travel through the network itself. We also share three additional real paranormal encounters where electronic devices became the cond...

The Ghostkeepers share four true listener stories of unexplained encounters—including two hauntings, one doppelganger, and a shadow-infested house—that changed them forever. Plus: Discussions on what happens when we die, and a fun game of Paranormal Would-You-Rather. Stories: Ghosts of York (submitted by Paul Weston in Townsville, Australia) "not-Amber" Part 2 (submitted by Amber Redd in...

Every now and then, glitches in the matrix show us that reality isn't quite what it seems. In Valdosta, Georgia, a group of friends pull into a gas station that feels strangely out of time. And on a late-night drive through rural Wisconsin, road-weary travelers stop at a bar that appears perfectly normal—until they take a closer look and discover a disquieting truth. These are the true storie...

A chilling ghost‑story voicemail from Rian in Florida opens the door to an evening of strange questions and even stranger encounters, including a lineup of haunting tales that span old estates, haunted school auditoriums, and places better left unexplored—plus, the Ghostkeepers play a lightning round of Paranormal Would-You-Rather and share their impressions of "The Bride!" starring Jess...

This week, we crack open a new round of listener‑submitted hauntings—disembodied voices, restless houses, and those “I’m sure it’s nothing” moments that absolutely are. Somewhere between the chills and the weirdness, we wander into a theory we’ve dubbed Schrödinger’s Ghost: the idea that a spirit is both real and not real until it is experienced, proving the observer effect applies just as much to...

In this Valentine’s episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we unwrap another box of paranormal delights—mysterious figures, unsettling moments in places that should really calm down, and nighttime knocks that definitely aren’t love taps. It’s the perfect holiday listen for anyone who thinks romance is overrated and married life is basically just being haunted by the same pers...

A month of bad luck and a possibly offended Ouija board. Did we bring something on ourselves? Plus, we read a collection of four true curse stories from the Castle of Spirits archive. Stories: Fire Tower Hill (submitted by Anonymous in USA) Weird Things in an Old House (submitted by Anonymous in USA) A Sisters Story (submitted by Anonymous in Alberta, Canada) The Werewolf (submitted by Kira in Que...

Multiple witnesses report seeing a man's doppelganger appearing suddenly in unexpected places and disappearing without explanation. 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.com/submit OR call 801-436-7838 . Watch us on YouTube and follow us on Instagram and Facebook @cast...

Five friends sneak into an abandoned mental asylum and encounter something that still roams its forgotten corridors. "Horror at Sandhill Park" was submitted by Liam Mclachan in August, 2010. Music: “Ossuary 6 – Air” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Library www.castleofspirits.com/ghost-stories Submit your own true paranormal stor...

As a new year creaks open, the Ghostkeepers celebrate their 100th episode with an armload of new true ghost stories guaranteed to keep you up in the night. Stories: “not Amber” (submitted by Amber in Hampton, Virginia) The Girl in the Pink Dress Nurse’s helper (submitted by Anonymous in Florida) Ghost Shipwreck (submitted by Gayle in Illinois) Theme Music: "The Castle of Spirits" Vince F...

As winter settles in and the nights grow long, the Ghostkeepers hunker down to share four true ghost stories rooted in December’s darkest hours. From strange encounters to unsettling moments in the quiet of the season, these firsthand tales reveal that some chills have nothing to do with the weather. Settle in, keep the lights low, and join us for a night of frost‑bitten hauntings. Stories: Little...

On Pennsylvania’s infamous Mystery Mile, two paranormal investigators find themselves stalked by a ghostly wraith whose presence turns their curiosity into a race for survival. "The Wraith of Mystery Mile" was submitted by Grey in Pennsylvania, USA. Music: “Alien Shifter” Dream-Protocol (pixabay.com/users/dream-protocol-9556087) Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits...

A routine maintenance job turns into a waking nightmare when a hospital worker hears the voice of his dead grandmother calling from behind a forbidden door. "Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door" was submitted anonymously to the Castle of Spirits website in December of 2000. Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680) Discover 4,600+ true...

What if there's more to the UFO phenomenon than little green men? What if humanity has yet to grasp what it really means? In this episode, we peel back the familiar alien narrative to uncover stranger possibilities—psychological twists, folkloric echoes, and theories that feel more like riddles than answers. Along the way, we tell the story of the extraordinary national UFO wave of 1896–1897,...

A late‑night visit in Mothman country leads to an encounter that blurs the line between folklore and fear. "Was It the Mothman or a Demon?" was submitted by Ramona Wooten in November, 2006. This segment first appeared on Episode 71 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Paranormal Pareidolia," on May 8, 2025. Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pix...

A mom and her teenager settle into a hilltop home in Auckland, New Zealand—only to discover unseen watchers, phantom figures, and a horrifying presence that refuses to stay behind closed doors. Something in the house is watching. And sometimes, it wears a strangely familiar face. "Dark Autumn Skies" was submitted anonymously in April of 2002 and first featured on Episode 14 of the Castle...

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)...

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...

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...

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 t...

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

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....