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Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Vince and Jane Font

True ghost stories since 1997. Castle of Spirits is the internet’s original haunted archive and a weekly paranormal podcast featuring true ghost stories and real, listener-submitted paranormal encounters. Hosted by Vince and Jane Font (The Ghostkeepers), the show explores real-life hauntings, unexplained phenomena, folklore, and other chilling mysteries with smart, often wry discussion. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, this would be it.

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60:55

Talking to the Dead: A Ouija Board Experiment -...

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2025/10/27

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)Theme Music: "Lightless

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True Ghost Story: "The Ghost of Theatre Three" (Bonus)

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2025/10/22

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

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70:09

Reel Scares/Real Scares - Castle of Spirits True...

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2025/10/20

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

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18:08

True Ghost Story: "A Presence in the Woods" (Bonus)

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2025/10/15

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 Librarywww.castleofspirits.com/ghost-storiesSubmit your own true paranormal

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62:13

We're Samhain to Halloween - Castle of Spirits True...

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2025/10/13

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)Lighthouse

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True Horror Story: "Out Past the Shadow's Edge" (Bonus)

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2025/10/08

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

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Dream Warriors - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/06

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 and

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True Ghost Story: "Night Shift Ghost" (Bonus)

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/10/01

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 Librarywww.castleofspirits.com/ghost-storiesSubmit your own true paranormal

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63:38

Ghoul in a Gown - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/29

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 people)

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6:15

True Ghost Story: "The Witch on the Pass" (Bonus)

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/24

On a winding mountain pass in rural Colorado, a mother and her five-year-old son encounter a threatening supernatural presence. "The Witch on the Pass" was submitted anonymously in July of 2024 and first broadcast on Episode 57 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, "Witches Brew."Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Librarywww.castleofspirits.com/ghost-storiesSubmit your own true paranormal storywww.castleofspirits.com/submit OR call

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70:33

Dead Can't Dance - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/22

The dance floor’s heating up, but some of the guests are a little cold. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we share real listener-submitted ghost stories about parties crashed by the recently deceased. Plus, the Ghostkeepers play an entertaining game of Would-You-Rather (The Paranormal Party Edition) that poses the question: Would you rather spend eternity on a cloud rubbing wingtips with angels... or surrounded by the grisly visages of the unquiet dead in a

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8:01

True Ghost Story: "Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story"...

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/17

A late-night pizza delivery ends in a terrifying face-to-face encounter with what might be the ghost of a long-dead serial killer. "Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story" was submitted by Norm in California and originally broadcast on episode 50 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories Podcast, "Paranormal Pizza," July 7, 2024.Music: “Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits

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51:23

Hell Toupee - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/15

In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers share four listener-submitted paranormal accounts guaranteed to challenge even the most hardened of skeptics—in Kathmandu, a supernatural being called a “khyak” is seen roaming the grounds of a home; a new apartment renter is plagued by disembodied voices and inexplicable phenomena; “fantasmas” on horseback appear and vanish along a rural Mexican road; and chilling phone calls evolve into unexplained whispers

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5:44

True Ghost Story: "Old Vampire" (Bonus)

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/09/10

Outside a small village in rural Greece, a young traveler encounters an old vampire. "Old Vampire" was submitted by Panagiota Kalfuzu of Imathia, Greece. Originally broadcast on Episode 32 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories Podcast, "Terror on the Road," September 30th, 2023.Music: “Aftermath” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Discover 4,600+ true ghost stories in the Castle of Spirits Librarywww.castleofspirits.com/ghost-storiesSubmit your own true paranormal

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62:15

The Phantom Invasion Theory - Castle of Spirits True...

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2025/09/08

Between 2022 and 2025, over 8,000 mysterious metallic orbs were reported hovering above U.S. military bases—silent, vanishing, and still unexplained. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we explore the Phantom Invasion Theory: what if these orbs aren’t aliens at all, but manifestations of spectral energy—ghosts drawn to places of trauma, secrecy, and history? Links:Pentagon officials baffled as 8,000 mysterious orbs spotted hovering above US military bases (article)

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56:03

That's Not Grandma - Castle of Spirits True Ghost...

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/25

Grandma’s house is supposed to be safe. But what if it isn’t? For most of us, thoughts of our grandparents’ homes conjure feelings of comfort—warm cookies, crocheted blankets, and the smell of something simmering on the stove. But not every childhood memory is so cozy. In this unsettling episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost stories podcast, we explore four true stories of familial horror, where ordinary homes and people became vessels for disturbing paranormal activity. These aren’t

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63:15

Poltergeist Palooza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost...

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/18

Poltergeists don’t just haunt—they hit back. In this episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, we explore chilling real-life accounts of homes that fight back, where the activity isn’t quiet or passive but violent, unsettling, and deeply personal. From flying objects to voices in the attic, these stories blur the line between psychology and the paranormal. Could poltergeists be restless spirits—or manifestations of the human mind itself?Links:Our Poltergeist (submitted by Crystal

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62:17

The Highway Monsters - Castle of Spirits True Ghost...

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/11

Real ghost stories, listener-submitted paranormal encounters, and a Top 10 countdown of demonic weirdness. Haunted highways, creepy figures, and questionable life choices—because nothing says “fun” like mild terror and supernatural chaos. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, they'd call it Castle of Spirits. Stories:Uninvited Entity (submitted by Cat in Pennsylvania)Red Riding Hood (submitted by S.J. Morrissey, Newfoundland, Canada)Highway (submitted by Logan Braasch, WI,

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Tails From Beyond - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/08/04

Not all spirits go bump in the night—some purr, bark, and linger by your side. In this week’s episode, we’re exploring the lingering presence of our most loyal companions. From ghost dogs who refuse to leave their owner’s side to phantom felines still curling up in their favorite spots, we’re sharing true accounts of pet spirits and animal hauntings submitted by podcast listeners and Castle of Spirits website visitors. Plus, don’t miss our deep dive into history’s most famous ghost animals:

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There's a Man on the Roof - Castle of Spirits True...

Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories ·

2025/07/28

It's one thing to find a ghost in your closet. It's another thing entirely to find him watching from the roof of the house next door. In this especially creeptastic episode of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories podcast, the Ghostkeepers (Vince and Jane) peer skyward in an attempt to unravel the strange case of a mysterious spirit who took admiration from afar to a whole new level.But that’s just the start. Next, the Ghostkeepers recount the terrifying experiences of a child who

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