Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
True ghost stories and real paranormal encounters from the Castle of Spirits—the internet’s original scary story archive (est. 1997). Hosted by married couple Vince and Jane Font, AKA “The Ghostkeepers,” this weekly paranormal podcast features listener-submitted hauntings, cryptid sightings, freaky folklore, time slips, unexplained phenomena, and sundry supernatural stuff. If Radio Rental and Spooked! had a weird ghost baby, Castle of Spirits would be it.
Episodes
114 episodes
True Horror Story: "Bedford Haunting" (Bonus)
After glimpsing a pale, inhuman figure lurking in the trees, a family’s uneasy summer turns to dread when something—or someone—returns on Halloween night. "Bedford Haunting" was submitted by David Kaye of Ohio, USA, in September of 2000, and fi...
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True Ghost Story: "Coastal Maine Haunting" (Bonus)
A skeptical daughter spends the night at her parents’ coastal Maine home to prove their ghost stories are nonsense, but one night inside the old house changes everything. "Coastal Maine Haunting" was submitted by Linda in Bangor, Maine, in May ...
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Talking to the Dead: A Ouija Board Experiment - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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:
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Episode 93
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1:00:55
True Ghost Story: "The Ghost of Theatre Three" (Bonus)
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 S...
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Reel Scares/Real Scares - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 ...
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Episode 92
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1:10:09
True Ghost Story: "A Presence in the Woods" (Bonus)
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 C...
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We're Samhain to Halloween - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 han...
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Episode 91
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1:02:13
True Horror Story: "Out Past the Shadow's Edge" (Bonus)
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 Tru...
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Dream Warriors - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 ...
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Episode 90
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1:12:25
True Ghost Story: "Night Shift Ghost" (Bonus)
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-n...
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Ghoul in a Gown - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 “l...
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Episode 89
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1:03:38
True Ghost Story: "The Witch on the Pass" (Bonus)
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...
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6:15
Dead Can't Dance - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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, th...
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Episode 88
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1:10:33
True Ghost Story: "Pizza Delivery Ghost Horror Story" (Bonus)
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...
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Hell Toupee - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 “khya...
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Episode 87
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51:23
True Ghost Story: "Old Vampire" (Bonus)
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, "T...
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The Phantom Invasion Theory - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 In...
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Episode 86
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1:02:15
That's Not Grandma - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 chi...
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Episode 85
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56:03
Poltergeist Palooza - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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...
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Episode 84
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1:03:15
The Highway Monsters - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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. ...
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Episode 83
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1:02:17
Tails From Beyond - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 feline...
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Episode 82
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1:07:05
There's a Man on the Roof - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 (...
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Episode 81
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1:07:37
6 Ghosts, 2 Hosts & A Haunted Playground - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 produce...
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Episode 80
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53:06
Nighttime Nefarities - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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 ...
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Episode 79
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39:05
Saturday Fright Live! - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
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...
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Episode 78
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1:17:06