“SCREAMING GHOST OF A SLAVE” and 5 More Scary True Paranormal Horror Stories!

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IN THIS EPISODE: (Archive episode – previously aired June 18, 2018) *** “A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” *** “December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” *** “Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” *** “Phil And The Dark Man” *** “The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” *** “The Ancient Ram Inn” *** “The Haunted House on the Hudson” *** “Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”
STORY AND MUSIC CREDITS AND/OR SOURCES…
“A Broken Ship’s Compass, The Mystery of the Mary Celeste” written by Troy Taylor (from the book “Cabinet of Curiosities 2”):
“December 5 Is Krampus Nacht” written by Troy Taylor (from his e-newsletter):
“Ghost Hunting at Elgin State Hospital Cemetery” by Randy Lee Beasley:
“Phil And The Dark Man” submitted by Luigi Bonanno:
“The White Smoking Figure That Haunted Me” submitted by Ronnie Shawitz:
“The Ancient Ram Inn” written by Alan Toner (From the book “100 True Ghost Stories”):
“The Haunted House on the Hudson” written by Xavier Ortega: (link is no longer available)
“Truth or Legend? Wronged Wife, Slave Haunt Savannah’s Sorrel-Weed House”: (link is no longer available)
Weird Darkness theme by Manuel Marino ( Background music provided by EpidemicSound and AudioBlocks with paid license. Music by Shadows Symphony ( and Midnight Syndicate ( is also sometimes used with permission.
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