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 over-the-top hauntings. They’re quiet, believable, and deeply personal. And they might just make you think twice the next time you visit Nana’s basement.

Stories:
Grandma’s in the Closet (submitted by Anonymous, USA)
Grandma’s House (1) (submitted by Shannon, Ohio, USA)
That’s Not Grandma... (submitted by Emm, Spokane, WA, USA)
“Nanna” (submitted by Ben, SA, Australia)

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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 Landgren, Nebraska, USA)
The Sensational Story of Scotland’s Most Famous Poltergeist
Scotland’s most haunted neighbourhood?
The Sauchie Poltergeist
The Runcorn Poltergeist
The Runcorn poltergeist - a strange twist
Was The Byron Street Thing A Poltergeist?

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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, USA)
Burning Smell (submitted by Dannie, Derbyshire, UK)

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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: Greyfriars Bobby, the devoted terrier who refused to leave Edinburgh; the phantom Capitol cat prowling America’s seat of power; and more uncanny creatures that defy death’s finality. It’s a heartfelt, haunting journey into the afterlife of the animals who never really left.

Stories:
Phantom Animals (submitted by Amy Moonsong, California, USA)
Ghost Horse and Rider (submitted by Elaine, Yorkshire, UK)
Animal Hospital Ghosts (submitted by M. Jenkins, FL, USA)

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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 repeatedly saw the charred ghost of her uncle—and the fire that killed him—inside her bedroom closet. Then, hit the road with a lone driver who encounters something blocking the highway late at night… something not quite human, not quite animal, and absolutely not meant to be there.

Plus, meet the infamous "Skeletor"—the ghostly figure caught on Hampton Court Palace CCTV—and join in for a deeply unsettling (in the best way) game of Paranormal Would-You-Rather.

Want to see the fear unfold in real time? This episode was recorded and broadcast live on Saturday night and is now streaming on our YouTube channel. Come see what gave us goosebumps. Bonus points for anyone who watches with the lights off!

Stories:
Disappearance (submitted by Ali, Wyoming, USA)
His Sudden Appearance (submitted by Karen, Philippines)
Man in the Closet (submitted by Adrianna, IL, USA)

Links:
10 Creepy and Totally Unexplainable Paranormal Stories
People Are Revealing The Unsettling And Unexplainable Events That Still Keep Them Up At Night

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Real ghost stories and true paranormal encounters abound when children in a housing project report ghostly beings living in their closets; a young couple experiences strange sounds and violently rattling doorknobs; a Ouija board session produces bloodcurdling screams from within the walls; and a woman with psychic abilities uncovers an age-old family secret. BONUS: A show listener submits video of ghostly activity on a playground in Japan. Come closer. Get creeped.

Video:
Japan Playground (submitted by Paul)

Stories:
Built On A Dump (submitted by Anonymous, New York, USA)
Weird Little House (submitted by Rebecca, OR, USA)
The Screamer (submitted by Heather M. Pardue, Alabama, USA)
In The Blood? (submitted by Melissa, OR, USA)

Music:
“SCP-x2x" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Echoes of Time” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

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There’s something about nighttime. When the noise dies down and the walls stop creaking, the veil between worlds thins—and things come creeping through. In this episode, a game of words leads to unexpected encounters: a clawed demon torments a sleeping teen; the ghost of an elderly widow is seen wandering her old backyard at night; a haunted motel room becomes a chamber of chaos; and in a single night on Cherry Street in Mesa, Arizona, neighbors in separate houses are awakened by the touch of mysterious phantom fingers. Four tales, four hauntings, all true, all conjured by chance. Some doors should stay closed, but tonight, we open them wide.

Stories:
Demons in the Night (submitted by Anonymous, FL, USA)
She’s Still Walking (submitted by Danielle Crew, PA, USA)
The Spirit in 212 (submitted by Velda Henley, TX, USA)
Cherry Street (submitted by Anonymous)

Music:
“SCP-x2x" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Thunder Dreams” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Echoes of Time” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)

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Live from the Castle, it's Saturday Fright!

The veil was a little thinner Saturday night… so naturally, we fired up the candle, hit “go live,” and hoped we wouldn’t accidentally summon something that needed a ride home.

This is the audio replay of our Saturday Fright Live YouTube broadcast — an off-the-cuff hangout full of spooky talk, weird vibes, questionable ghost etiquette, and at least one host who probably should’ve gone to bed earlier.

We’re dropping it here as a bonus for anyone who missed the live shenanigans. Don’t worry — our regular episode will still drop Thursday, as usual. For now, dim the lights, grab a snack, and come hang out with us in the Castle.

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Stories:
Wild Eyes (submitted by Anonymous in New York, USA)
Phantom Car (submitted by Laura in TX, USA)
Rocking (submitted by Conor, Kilkenny, Ireland)
Port Perry Ghost (submitted by Brett Andrews, Ontario, Canada)

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We performed a séance live on the show... and something responded. Was it a spirit? A trick of the mind? Or something we never should have summoned? You be the judge. Dim the lights, say a blessing of protection, and press play—if you dare.

Links:
Spooky Seance (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
Ectoplasm (Wikipedia article)

Music:
"SCP-x2x" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
"Echoes of Time" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
“Dark Depression” Ashot-Danielyan-Composer (pixabay.com/users/27049680)
"Thunder Dreams" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)

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There’s something about the ring of a telephone—something persistent, insistent, even a little…haunting. Maybe that’s why stories of phantom phone calls have lingered in our collective imagination for more than a century. Long before cell phones, text messages, or FaceTime, the telephone felt like a miracle. Voices traveled over wires on thin copper veins stretched across towns and cities. It was instant connection at a distance. But when something goes wrong—when the person on the other end of the line shouldn’t be there anymore—what exactly are we connecting to?

Links:
Michael’s Phone Call (submitted by Anonymous in USA)
The Disappearance of Brandon Swanson
Cell Phone Calls After Death
Dean Koontz’s Call from Beyond

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