In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we unpack our overnight bag and check in to three of America’s most charming—and gently haunted—historic inns. These aren’t tales of terror, but of memory: the scent of old perfume in an empty room, a violin playing a mournful tune, and a ghost cat that curls up beside the fire like it never left.

🛏️ First, we visit the Martha Washington Inn in Abingdon, Virginia, where a young woman named Beth may still be playing for a soldier who never came home.

🕰️ Next, we step into Room 14 at the Wayside Inn in Middletown, Virginia, where a silent figure in a blue dress appears in the hallway—and disappears just as quickly.

🐾 Finally, we spend a night at the Buxton Inn in Granville, Ohio, where the scent of rose perfume, a ticking clock, and a ghostly gray cat suggest that former innkeeper Bonnie never truly left her favorite room.

These stories are based on documented reports, historical records, and long-standing local lore—gently adapted into first-person tales for the cozy horror heart. Perfect for listeners who love haunted history, warm fireplaces, and spirits who stay for the company.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:

• haunted inns and gentle ghosts
• cozy horror with historical charm
• paranormal folklore
• old buildings that feel too welcoming
• cat ghosts and creaky hallways

In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we dive into three delightfully haunted ice cream parlors across the U.S. These aren’t tales of terror, but the gentle kind of hauntings: spoons that tap with no hand, mirrored reflections that don’t match the room, and the faint scent of vanilla wafting in long after closing time.

🍨 First, in The Vanilla Giggle, we visit historic Fentons Creamery in Oakland, California, where employees working the late shift often hear laughter—and sometimes see the ghost of a little girl darting up the back stairs.

🍨 Next, in The Psychic Sundae, we stop at Chill, a pastel-hued ice cream shop tucked inside Hotel Cassadaga in Florida’s “Psychic Capital of the World.” A solo sundae leads to a spine-tingling mirror encounter and a ghostly presence no psychic warned her about.

🍨 Finally, in The Tapping Spoon, a traveler visits the old-fashioned ice cream parlor at the Farnsworth House Inn in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. But as her spoon begins to move on its own and a face appears in the mirror behind her… she realizes some guests at this Civil War inn may never have left. These stories are based on real reports, folklore, and local hauntings—gently retold for those who prefer their chills cozy, and their ghost stories served with a side of whipped cream.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:
• gentle ghost stories
• haunted history with a twist of nostalgia
• cozy horror fiction
• paranormal small-town travel
• ice cream… with a chill

In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we whisk our way into three real bakeries where the scent of cinnamon lingers... and so do the ghosts. These aren’t stories of terror, but of quiet presence—of almond-sweet air before dawn, a music box lullaby in a sugar-dusted prep room, and birthday cakes lovingly corrected by invisible hands.

🍞 First, in The Yeast That Rose Twice, we travel to Blackbird Bakery in Austin, Texas, where the ghost of a stern but devoted German baker may still be shaping loaves before the morning shift.

🥐 Next, in Croissants from the Beyond, we slip into Maison de Miette in Savannah, Georgia, where staff swear they’re not alone during the 4 a.m. prep—especially when the almond scent arrives before the ovens are ever turned on.

🎂 Finally, in The Birthday Cake Whisperer, we visit Molly’s Sweets & Treats in Salem, Massachusetts, where a young girl who died long ago seems determined to ensure no birthday goes forgotten—even if she has to rewrite the names herself.

These stories draw from staff recollections, customer tales, and long-whispered local folklore—gently adapted into first-person narratives made for the cozy horror heart. Perfect for listeners who love creaky floorboards, rolling pins that move on their own, and ghosts who just want to help in the kitchen.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:
haunted bakeries & sweet-spirited ghosts
cozy horror with a culinary twist
paranormal folklore & historic kitchens
early-morning prep stories with a side of mystery
frosting, flour, and faint lullabies at 4 a.m.

In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we crack open the covers of three of America’s most beloved—and sweet-spirited—independent bookstores. These aren’t tales of terror, but of memory: the faint scent of lavender between poetry shelves, a Beat-era novel nudged from its place, and a playful child ghost who still stacks picture books after closing time.

📚 First, in The Lavender Lady of Bertram’s Books, we travel to Belfast, Maine, where a Victorian woman named Lavinia is said to curate the poetry section, leaving behind a trail of floral perfume and perfectly placed Keats.

📖 Next, in Beat Ghosts and Paperbacks, we wander the labyrinthine aisles of Haslam’s Bookstore in St. Petersburg, Florida, where visitors swear Jack Kerouac still roams the Beat Generation shelves—occasionally tipping On the Road to the floor for an unsuspecting reader.

👻 Finally, in The Boy in the Book Nook, we visit The Haunted Bookshop in Mobile, Alabama, where the giggle of a young boy, the clatter of wooden blocks, and mysteriously rearranged children’s books suggest story time is never really over. These accounts draw on documented reports, staff recollections, and long-held local lore—gently adapted into first-person tales for the cozy-horror heart. Perfect for listeners who love dusty stacks, flickering reading-lamps, and spirits who stay for the stories.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:

• haunted bookstores & gentle ghosts
• cozy horror with literary charm
• paranormal folklore & bookish legends
• old buildings that smell like well-loved pages
• lavender perfume, cold spots, and ghostly giggles

In this episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, we follow the soft flicker of candlelight into three charming—but undeniably haunted—candlemaker’s shops across America. These stories aren’t about jump scares or poltergeists, but the quiet kind of haunting: the scent of lavender where there should be none, a cat that only some people can see, and a candle flame that burns without heat.

🕯️ First, in The Haunted Flame, we visit Colonial Williamsburg, where a young woman named Eliza may still be hand-dipping candles in the afterlife—leaving behind the scent of beeswax and a perfectly even wick.

🕯️ Next, in Maggie’s Wicks, we head to Salem, Massachusetts, where a turn-of-the-century folk practitioner seems to be helping modern shopkeepers pour love spells—one drawer, one ghost cat, and one mysterious journal entry at a time.

🕯️ Finally, in The Flamekeeper’s Cottage, a snowstorm leads a lost traveler to a warm candle shop in New Hope, Pennsylvania—only to discover that the shop shouldn’t be open... and the cat by the fire might not be alive. These stories are based on real reports, legends, and local lore—gently adapted for the cozy horror heart. Perfect for listeners who love charming ghost stories, misty winter nights, and haunted shops filled with warmth.

🎙️ This episode is perfect for fans of:

• gentle ghost stories
• haunted history with a heart
• cozy horror fiction
• folklore and candle magic
• cats that aren’t quite cats

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In this lighthouse-themed episode of True Cozy Ghost Stories, host Julie Hopkins takes you on a windswept journey to three famously haunted lighthouses—where the light never goes out, and the spirits never truly leave.

Each story is told in the first person, as if it happened to the storyteller themselves—but they’re all based on real ghost sightings and paranormal encounters.

💡 Featured Stories:

1. The Girl in the Spiral Staircase – At Florida’s St. Augustine Lighthouse, a volunteer hears giggles in the tower and meets a ghostly girl who still plays after closing time.
2. The Rocking Chair at Rue’s Window – A solo traveler stays the night at Heceta Head Lighthouse in Oregon, where a rocking chair moves on its own and a spirit offers quiet comfort.
3. The Tune in the Fog – On Seguin Island Lighthouse off the coast of Maine, a piano plays in an empty house, and a haunting melody connects the living with the long-forgotten past.

🌊 These gentle, eerie tales are perfect for fans of:

• lighthouse ghost stories
• real haunted locations
• cozy horror
• historical ghost stories
• paranormal encounters told with warmth and heart

📍 Locations Featured:

• St. Augustine Lighthouse, Florida
• Heceta Head Lighthouse, Oregon
• Seguin Island Lighthouse, Maine

🎙️ About the Show:
True Cozy Ghost Stories is a podcast where each tale is based on real hauntings and told in the first person, blending spooky charm with soothing storytelling. No jump scares—just lingering memories, mysterious echoes, and a touch of history.

Listen to first-person retellings of ghost stories based on real hauntings in the most cozy locations, narrated by your host Julie Hopkins. It's the perfect blend of spooky and soothing! 

Step inside flickering candlelit rooms, creaky bookstores, sleepy inns, and foggy coastal towns—each holding a story of the supernatural. True Cozy Ghost Stories is a weekly podcast featuring first-person retellings based on true events of ghost encounters rooted in charm, history, and gentle chills.

Each episode blends eerie ambiance with emotional depth, inviting listeners into haunted places that feel more magical than malevolent. Written and narrated in a storytelling style, with soft sound design and a comforting tone, this show is perfect for fans of:

• Friendly hauntings
• Haunted history
• Ghost stories with soul
• Cozy horror and atmospheric folklore

🎧 Light a candle, make a cup of tea, and settle in. The ghosts are waiting—and they’ve got stories to tell.