When I hear the words ‘ghost’ and ‘Christmas,’ I automatically think about my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and Scrooge’s nightmare evening of beingvisited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. But did you know other Christmas ghost stories aren’t so full of hope and the spirit of the season? You may not since hauntings are far from most people’s minds during Christmas.
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Richard NighT shares personal stories and gives powerful insight about evil being alive and well in 2022.
Richard KnighT, whose former pen name was JLR-Writer, joins us again on this episode. Richard is an American Christian Thriller Author. He combines the two elements to create realistic thrillers with deep meaning. One of Jeremy’s quotes still remains true
“I stand on the high places, shouting a warning to wake the people. Just like Wisdom calling for those to dine at her table.”
Richard shares his views about the spiritual realm, and why he is not afraid to work in an extremely haunted location.
Rosella C. Rowe returns and shares her experience at The Firehouse Museum with banishing unwanted spirits. She recounts a visit from a spirit who told Rosella she is Marilyn Monroe.
Did you know that the film Poltergeist is based on a true story? Christian Horror Writer Richard NighT sure does. Richard has first-hand experience in the neighborhood where the hauntings took place. I pray you enjoy this fascinating, and informative interview.
Fran Lynghaug shares her experience with the supernatural. Fran is an author and Born-again Christian.
Rosella C. Rowe joins me to discuss what it's like being a psychic medium and using her abilities to help others. She shares personal experiences with the spiritual realm.
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Rosella shares her experiences at the Punderson Manor and the Mansfield Firehouse. Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel.
Again, I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.
Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel.
I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it.
The Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas, has a fascinating history--and some fascinating hauntings.
Sometimes, hauntings only occur at a specific time of year: Three discussed in the podcast appear at Christmas only.
Texas is a great tourist destination. The Jefferson Hotel and The Baker Hotel may be a perfect fit for those wanting to visit haunted destinations. The Baker Hotel is under renovation and estimated to open at the end of 2022, which may be a long wait. However, the Jefferson Hotel is in operation and a beautiful place to stay if you enjoy hauntings and spirits.
Haunted destinations seem to be numerous. Here are just two.
And, for fun, there are a few haunted painting stories thrown in to think about.
I hope you enjoy the podcast!
Reports of haunted destinations are numerous. Here are three buildings with interesting histories. If they are in your neck of the woods, maybe you’ll get to check them out. If you do, I’d love to hear about your experiences. You can always email me at maryann@maryannpoll.com
Rosella C. Rowe is back to share more of her paranormal adventures. At least one of these accounts may give you the shivers.
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show.
Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Amador Paranormal Investigations & Research's Devan Langan joins Real Ghost Chatter. He shares just a few of his many experiences as a psychic and paranormal investigator.
The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, is said to be one of the ten most haunted places in America. The mansion continues to play host to the tragic Lemp family after death. The once stately home to millionaires became office space, then decayed into a run-down boarding house. Finally restored, the Lemp Mansion is now a dinner theatre, restaurant, and bed & breakfast.
An episode for all you haunted travel buffs. Here are three of many destinations for possible haunted encounters.
I’m deviating from interviews and sharing a short story on this episode.
It is also the prologue from my second book, Ingress. All of my books start with a short story as the prologue. The prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel.
I researched Alaska Native legends. Then I used some of the characteristics for this short story. If you enjoy tales and learning about the Alaska Native culture, may I suggest reading A Dena'ina Legacy, The Collected Writings of Peter Kalifornsky. It has been one of my go-to books when I'm creating characters for my supernatural thrillers.
Rosella C. Rowe is back to share her amazing (may I say frightening?) encounter at Benton Farm and how she uses her medium abilities.
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog: https://myhauntedtravelblog.blogspot.com/.
Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field, traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations and the legends that surround the entity.
Paul Lahm returns to chat some more about dowsing/divining rods and the supernatural residents of the Victorian House.
Paul is a founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild in Millersburg, Ohio. Growing up as an empath with clairvoyant abilities, he has always been interested in the paranormal. In recent years, Paul has focused on Energy Medicine and mediumship to help family and friends. You can find out more about the Victorian House here: https://www.facebook.com/VHGhostGuild on Facebook
Rosella C. Rowe is back to share some strange and recent happenings in her home. They seem to relate to the new book she is writing, 911 Emergency. Or do they?
Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog: https://myhauntedtravelblog.blogspot.com/.
Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field, traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations and the legends that surround the entity.
Harry Wilson returns to share more supernatural encounters.
Harry was unexpectedly introduced to Ghost Hunting in 2010 while organizing an art display at the Victoria House Museum in Millersburg, Ohio. He is an active and founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild who helps to conduct ghost tours, Halloween Events, and public as well as private investigations.
Can you see the little girl in the picture? The Victorian House Museum graciously allowed me to publish it. The Victorian House is one busy supernatural hotspot.
Harry Wilson was unexpectedly introduced to Ghost Hunting in 2010 while organizing an art display at the Victoria House Museum in Millersburg, Ohio. He is an active and founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild who helps to conduct ghost tours, Halloween Events, and public as well as private investigations.
Paul Lahm is a founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild in Millersburg, Ohio. Growing up as an empath with clairvoyant abilities, he has always been interested in the paranormal. In recent years, Paul has focused on Energy Medicine and mediumship to help family and friends.
Brent Stephens has been investigating the paranormal for ten years. Brent has been to several locations, including the Ohio State Reformatory, the Bellaire House, and the Hinsdale House. Brent took a photo (shown here). Can you see the faces in it?
Rosella C. Rowe is a paranormal investigator, medium, and author. I am honored for her to share with us an encounter she had with her best friend (deceased), a victorious bout with an evil entity, and more.
I didn't post the Ravens Cove Prologue well, because, it's truly dark. Then, I decided you, my listeners might enjoy the goosebumps. So, if you enjoy a CREEPY short story, then I think you'll like the Prologue to Ravens Cove.
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Merry Christmas!
In this episode, Mary Ann Poll shares a Christmas Eve tale, about the Star of Bethlehem is making an appearance and two haunted destinations you may want to add to your travel list.
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
A forest stroll is usually a peaceful activity – unless you’re in Freetown-Fall River State Forest. The majority of these woods, usually referred to as Freetown State Forest, pass through Freetown's center itself. If you dare, you can meander the 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails, which cut through its 5,441-acres. Freetown State Forest regularly makes the list of “most haunted forests in the world.”
“What is a vile vortex?” You’ve heard the chilling stories about the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, there are several other mysterious places where ships and planes seem to vanish. In fact, there are 12 places collectively called the Vile Vortices, and like their more famous sibling, they all hold some rather creepy secrets.
Sources: Mysteriousuniverse.org; The Hartford Extra Mile; Onlyinyourstate.com; Marine Insight.com; Article by Laura Allan, Rankor.com
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
On this show, Robin Barefield, host of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier Podcast joins us. Robin shares a story about disappearances in the Alaska Triangle, a type of vile vortex.
There are some amazingly weird places and haunted destinations in America. Mary Ann Poll tells you about three locations and says they are on her wishlist to explore. After listening to this episode, maybe they will be on your haunted travel list, too.
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Rosella C. Rowe is back to share more of her paranormal adventures. She is a ghosthunter of the Tri-C group in Ohio and paranormal thriller author of 2095: Based off a True Story.
Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity.
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Ana Maria Selvaggio joins us to discuss her supernatural encounters.
Under the name Renmeleon, illustrator, author, and designer Ana Maria Selvaggio has been a working creative since 1986. Living a very eclectic, digitally-analog life, Selvaggio has a passion for writing and has worked in and around the publishing industry since the mid-90s as a book designer and editor. She and her family live in Kentucky. All three of them are writers.
Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Amelia Cotter joins Real Ghost Chatter for a second time to share more of her many supernatural encounters.
Amelia has appeared on various radio and television programs, including Travel Channel’s Hometown Horror, the documentaries Scary Stories, and Tinker’s Shadow: The Hidden History of Tinker Swiss Cottage. She also appeared as a regular cast member on the show The R.I.P. Files. Amelia is an author, poet, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore.
Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Cil Gregoire encountered a sinister spirit wielding a knife when she was only six. Her experiences continued until she was eight and her family moved to a different home. This experience haunts her to this day. Cil asks: Who was this ghost? What happened in this house to cause a haunting? Does anyone listening to this podcast know the story?
Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Amelia Cotter joins Real Ghost Chatter to share two of her many supernatural encounters. She has appeared on various radio and television programs, including Travel Channel’s Hometown Horror, the documentaries Scary Stories, and Tinker’s Shadow: The Hidden History of Tinker Swiss Cottage. She also appeared as a regular cast member on the show The R.I.P. Files. Amelia is an author, poet, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore.
Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . .
Mark Spencer shares about his paranormal experiences in the Allen House and what led him to the truth of the hauntings of Allen House.
Mark Spencer shares why he went from being a non-believer to a believer in the supernatural. In this episode, he shares his encounter with not one, but two, Doppelgangers, and more.
Mary Ann shares one of her stories about a visit from the other side and about the mysterious occurrences at Scotland's Overtoun Bridge.
According to Rosella, and the volunteers who work at the Victorian House Museum, this beautiful house is one of the most haunted places - ever. Listen to Rosella's story and, then, you decide.
Graham shares his supernatural story which spans decades, then stops. Not all encounters are friendly.
Sometimes, we wonder why we meet some people. And, sometimes we wonder why those special people are in our lives for only a short time. Listen to Rosella's heartfelt story about such an experience.
Bob Freeman is an occult detective, artist, game designer, and author whose published novels include Shadows Over Somerset, Keepers of the Dead, and Descendant.
A lifelong student of mythology, folklore, magic, and religion, Freeman has written numerous short stories, articles, and reviews for various online and print publications and is a respected lecturer on the occult and paranormal phenomena.
Mike Ricksecker is a recognized authority and celebrity in the paranormal field. In this episode of Real Ghost Chatter, Mike talks about his encounters with shadow people, beginning at the age of eight and his encounter with a child spirit. He also gives us a glimpse into his newest book, A Walk in The Shadows: A Complete Guide to Shadow People.
Rosella C. Rowe talks about how a chance encounter with a stranger gave her the answer to why a certain ghost had haunted her since childhood. She also tells us about the protective (although cranky) entity who shared her home for several years.
Holly Phillippe has seen ghosts since she was a young child; Stephen Zimmer has had supernatural experiences for years. Together, they have a house full of other worldly guests. Listen to Holly and Stephen talk about their experiences which continue to this day.
Robin Barefield, Alaska's Wilderness Mystery Author and host of Murder in the Last Frontier, tells us about two murders. Mary Ann Poll, the host of Real Ghost Chatter, will end each story with the accounts of these murder victims' ghosts who haunt Anchorage establishments to this day.
A tribute to all the children, young and old, who have ever felt like misfits. And this is also a story for anyone else who enjoys a supernatural yarn.
Award-winning author Jeanne shares a goosebump-producing story about her experience in a Mississippi Plantation turned Bed & Breakfast.
Human spirits aren't the only ones who visit some people. Victoria tells a story of Edna June - the guardian of her ranch.
Gordon Parker is a skeptic turned believer because of his personal experiences with the supernatural.
Lori tells us a heartwarming story of helping a spirit and shares other adventures she has had with the spirit realm.