This week, we’re turning up the spooky with a mix of heart-pounding hauntings, emotional connections, and festive ghostly cheer. From the tale of a picture frame with a mind of its own (hello, Grandma's window-watching legacy!) to the terrifying black-eyed children who might still be lurking, this episode will give you chills in all the right ways.

Plus, Sabrina has officially declared her dream of a passionate ghostly rendezvous. Yep, the spirit world may just have a suitor waiting under the mistletoe...

In this episode, we share:

Abigail’s haunting family history with a spectral older brother named Jonathan, whose presence is as tender as it is terrifying.

The eerie encounter with the infamous black-eyed children—complete with blackened teeth, creepy toes, and way too many, "Do you want to play?" vibes.

Paranormal synchronicities that include a name on a Ouija board, a cemetery discovery, and a heartwarming "invisible string" love story that makes even the universe blush.

If you’re looking for a mix of holiday spirit, ghostly kisses, and hauntingly beautiful tales, grab your cocoa (or mulled wine, Sabrina-approved!) and settle in for this episode. And don’t forget to send us your own ghost stories—because what’s scarier than missing out on the fun?

🔮 See you on the other side!

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Have ghost stories of your own? E-mail them to us at [email protected]

Encounters episodes are released every Thursday at 9am PST/12pm EST. Corinne and Sabrina hand select a couple of paranormal encounters from our inbox to read in each episode, from demons, to cryptids, to aliens, to creepy kids... the list goes on and on. If you have a story of your own that you'd like us to share on an upcoming episode, we invite you to email them to us! 

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Edited and produced by Jaimi Ryan, original music by Arms Akimbo!