Haunted Happenstance

We are celebrating two years of the show this week, and it couldn't have happened without all of you! As part of our thanks, there will be a two-part Bonus Episode, and here is the first! Figured some of you might be curious about the first ghost, the one that started it all!  Ready?

In this return to the cabin we will meet the Freeling family, as well as get to catch up with so many other Neighbors new and old, at the Ridge, and at the Lofts.  

Before we launch back into the regular season episodes fully, Jennifer catches us all up with what's been happening at the Lofts and at the Ridge, including a few new details, and even a spooky sneak peak into what comes next.  But first, where were we?

Quarantine has lasted somehow longer than 2020 itself, and it might be high time to get back to the cabin, back to "real life" or whatever that is nowadays.  Are you ready?

This short story was also based on a suggestion from a Neighbor and Patron! We'll take a ride with a health care professional as she starts her long day working through the pandemic -- and as if that wasn't a scary enough, she'll have even more tagging along.

This short story was chosen by the Neighbors in the podcast Facebook discussion group....and I swore I'd never go /there/ :) In this little tale, we'll spend some time trying to figure out just what is going on with all the missing people at the lake.

In this little story, we find out from Lyric if there is anything more relaxing than a wonderful, and perfect bath. Turns out, yes, yes there is.

What happens when you've been forced to stay home, but home has grown to be the last place you'd like to stay?  You take as much time as you can before going back...

So many are trying to do what they can to help out during this pandemic, and some have found distraction and production in pulling out their dusty sewing machines and making masks.  In this shorter tale, two roommates do what they can to help, and just stay safe, and alive during self-isolation.

This next short little spook takes place in a neighborhood Jennifer knows well -- but we'll hear about it from Trish, and her townhouse neighbor Connor. Special thanks to listener Jules Anne for providing the name of a  character in this Quaran-teeny! She also wins an e-copy of the Anthology "Asylum" of which listener Marie Sterling is a contributing writer.

People are stuck home, they're watching a lot of tv, they're getting a lot of grandiose ideas about their prospective talents...you know how this often goes terribly awry...

Our second "Quaran-teeny" touches on one of all of our biggest nightmares right now --- running out of toilet paper! Join Jack as he does a little at-home amateur ghost-hunting to catch the spirit who he believes is stealing his precious commode-ity!

As announced, we will be releasing an anthology of short spooky tales while the quarantine continues.  When folks are ready and life is less topsy-turvy, we'll return to the regular storyline episodes.   Our first "Quaran-teeny" was based on requests from a special listener, Neighbor and Patron, Jennifer S.  She was looking for a spooky tale about gardening, spring time and spending time with her...

With things more than unsettled in the city, we'll spend this episode watching the woods.  Round back with Max and Theo, meet new neighbor Nyles, and share a chilling afternoon with Adelaide, all at the Ridge in this fourth episode.

It's April 1st, and it seems that ghosts keep track of the date, even when the calendar means nothing to the living anymore.

Times are complicated, and everyone at the Lofts is just doing their best to get through it all, together.

Things have grown a bit dark at both the Lofts and the Ridge in this episode, but we'll meet a new neighbor, Evie, and hear her story.  We'll also check back in with Jennifer, John, Dani and Benjamin too - plus get an update on the renovations at the cabin.

Since some expressed a bit of concern for Alabaster and his well-being after Episode 2, I thought it was a fine time to let his voice be heard.  Sit back for a different kind of ghost story from days before the Lofts! Alabaster is voiced by the crazy-talented CK of Mirths & Monsters.   Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported (CC BY-ND 3.0) https://creat...

In this second episode of Season Two, we'll split our time between the Lofts and the Ridge, where things get a bit chilly.  We will also get to meet Theo and Max, as well as Josef and Whisper.

For the second season of Haunted Happenstance, Jennifer is bringing all of us, and some spooks, up north and into the woods.  In this premier episode, we will see just how we wound up there, and just what is waiting for us a top the mountains and between the trees.

Along with all of the amazing and unique shows in the Straight Up Strange Network, we at Haunted Happenstance want to thank all of our listeners for being wonderfully supportive for 2019 - and wish you all a very happy holiday season and safe and healthy new year! Poem by Clement Clarke Moore.

Season two is creeping around the corner, and until it's here, have a quick glance at what's happening with Jennifer, John and company...

In this fourth, and very special volume of our Share the Scare, you're hearing from my amazing Patrons! In honor of #ThankYouPatron day - I've given them the stage to share their own scary stories for your enjoyment.  Can't wait for you to listen to my super talented, caring and perfectly spooky supporters!  Please consider supporting some of your favorite indie podcasts, www.patreon.com .  Our sh...

Oh, just one more thing. Or a few, actually.  Trust me, they're important.

It's Halloween, the building is in full spooky mode, and the Neighbors are coming together to celebrate, and then, afterwards, hopefully leave the rest in peace.