Be Careful What You Wish For

This Haunted Life

Original Release Date: November 11, 2025

Host: Adam Berry

You’ve heard the phrase be careful what you wish for — but why have our deepest desires become something to fear? In this episode, Adam Berry explores how wishing, once tied to hope and spirit, evolved into a cautionary tale about power, greed, and the unknown.

ACT 1 — The Wishing Hour

November 11, 11:11.
A day — and a moment — said to be charged with spiritual energy and alignment. Adam dives into the meaning behind the numbers, the magic of manifestation, and the centuries-old belief that wishing at the right time can open a door to something more.

ACT 2 — When a Wish Becomes a Nightmare

From The Monkey’s Paw to the dark origins of djinn and trickster spirits, this act uncovers how folklore around the world warns us that every wish comes with a price. You might get what you asked for — but never how you expect it.

ACT 3 — The Spirit at the Bottom of the Well

A haunting real-life investigation at the Shanley Hotel reveals the tragic story of a child lost to the depths of a well… and the spirit that may still linger there. Adam recounts his chilling night on site — and what happens when you reach too far into the dark.

ACT 4 — The Magic of the Three Wishes

Adam sits down with John E.L. Tenney, paranormal researcher and historian, to explore the ancient rituals behind wishing. From the link between prayer and spellwork to the origins of the “three wishes” myth, they ask: is a wish really just a kind of magic — or something even more powerful?

ACT 5 — Wishing Into Being

From birthday candles to shooting stars, we make wishes every day — often without realizing it. Adam traces the rituals that carry our hopes into the world and reflects on why wishes can bring both joy and danger… depending on what we put into them.

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Production Credits:

• Host/Producer/Writer: Adam Berry
• Co-Producer/Music: Chad Rossi Provincetown Recording Studio
• Writer and Co- Producer: Julie Tremaine
• Artwork: Laura Lineberry