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
128 episodes
True Horror Story: "The Wraith of Mystery Mile" (Bonus)
On Pennsylvania’s infamous Mystery Mile, two paranormal investigators find themselves stalked by a ghostly wraith whose presence turns their curiosity into a race for survival. "The Wraith of Mystery Mile" was submitted by Grey in Pennsylvania,...
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True Ghost Story: "Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door" (Bonus)
A routine maintenance job turns into a waking nightmare when a hospital worker hears the voice of his dead grandmother calling from behind a forbidden door. "Always Locked, Never Used, Never Talked About Door" was submitted anonymously to the C...
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Saucer Full of Secrets - Castle of Spirits UFO Special (Part 2)
What if there's more to the UFO phenomenon than little green men? What if humanity has yet to grasp what it really means? In this episode, we peel back the familiar alien narrative to uncover stranger possibilities—psychological twists, folklor...
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Episode 98
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1:05:52
True Horror Story: "Was It the Mothman or a Demon?" (Bonus)
A late‑night visit in Mothman country leads to an encounter that blurs the line between folklore and fear. "Was It the Mothman or a Demon?" was submitted by Ramona Wooten in November, 2006. This segment first appeared on Episode 71 of the Castl...
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6:43
True Ghost Story: "Dark Autumn Skies" (Bonus)
A mom and her teenager settle into a hilltop home in Auckland, New Zealand—only to discover unseen watchers, phantom figures, and a horrifying presence that refuses to stay behind closed doors. Something in the house is watching. And sometimes,...
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11:20
True Horror Story: "Robin and the Mimic Demon" (Bonus)
A woman's home is plagued by a dark presence that mimics familiar voices to lure its victims closer. "Robin and the Mimic Demon" was submitted Curtis Donihoo in October, 2012. It appeared on Episode 42 of the Castle of Spirits True Ghost S...
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5:01
Beam Me Up! - Castle of Spirits UFO Special (Part 1)
Cemeteries may be prime real estate for ghosts, but as Ghostkeeper Vince found out, they’re also great for sighting UFOs. During an early morning walk with Freya the Castle hellhound, Vince filmed something unidentified moving across the sky—no...
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Episode 97
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1:08:24
True Horror Story: "Extra Passenger" (Bonus)
When you're driving a snow-covered mountain road at night and hear a terrifying banshee wail, it's probably not a great idea to look into the rearview mirror. "Extra Passenger" was submitted anonymously in December of 2004 and was featured on E...
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Pandemonium in the Gallery - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
First, Ghostkeeper Vince offended the Ouija board. A week later, the ghosts pulled the plug on our live broadcast. Then, we saw a ghost. But after Vince offered a heartfelt apology to the spirit world, this second attempt at the episode finally...
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Episode 96
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1:05:10
True Ghost Story: "Deadhead Pilot" (Bonus)
An off-duty pilot boards a routine flight and finds himself face to face with a passenger who shouldn’t be there. "Deadhead Pilot" was submitted by Taylor in an undisclosed location and first appeared on Episode 49, "Hauntings in Liminal Spaces...
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Paranormal Pizza II: The Crust Awakens - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
The oven’s still hot, and the spirits aren’t done with us yet. In this second serving of everyone's favorite pie-shaped meal, we’re dishing out more true ghost stories where pizza is on the menu—and the paranormal is always lurking. This time t...
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Episode 95
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1:01:24
True Ghost Story: "Home by the Sea" (Bonus)
A solitary renter starts to question his sanity when strange signs suggest he’s sharing his basement apartment with someone—or something—unseen. "My Own Home by the Sea" was submitted by Ron P. from Oklahoma, USA, in July of 2005.Music:...
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12:33
Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) - Castle of Spirits True Ghost Stories
In this special episode, we honor the vibrant history and evolving symbolism of Día de los Muertos—the Day of the Dead—tracing its roots from Aztec rituals to Chicano street art, and exploring how it bridges cultures across Mexico and the U.S. ...
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Episode 94
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54:02
True Horror Story: "The Nun" (Bonus)
On a stormy night, a young mother comes face to face with a terrifying ghostly apparition. "The Nun" was submitted by Karla in Cidra, Puerto Rico, in January of 2007.Music: Giant Wyrm Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Cre...
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4:09
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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8:57
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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4:24
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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8:09
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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18:08
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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6:21
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