Ever played Bloody Mary at a sleepover? Or thought about trying the Elevator Game “just for fun”? In this episode of Ghost Gossip, we dive into the eerie history of paranormal games — from ancient rituals and Victorian séance parties to the viral internet challenges you really shouldn’t try at home.

I’ll uncover where these creepy games came from, how they spread across generations, and why people are still daring to play them today. Then we’ll run through the top 5 most infamous paranormal games people are still playing in the dark (and some chilling stories behind them).

Light a candle, keep the salt nearby… and remember: some games are better left unplayed.

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Links referenced in today's episode:

What Inspired Queen 'Bloody' Mary's Gruesome Nickname? | HISTORY

Bloody Mary (folklore) - Wikipedia

Anyone else have any experience with Bloody Mary? : r/ParanormalWhere did the legend of Bloody Mary come from? | HowStuffWorks

The Elevator Game: How To Play It & (Maybe) Go To Another World

I played the elevator game : r/scarystories

The Midnight Game: How To Play It

The Midnight Game... I played it and I was a complete moron. I need to tell this to someone. : r/nosleep

My House Setup - Imgur

One-Man Hide and Seek | Creepypasta Wiki | Fandom

Hide And Seek Alone (Or, Hitori Kakurenbo): How To Play It

One Man Hide and Seek/ Hide and Seek Alone experience(?) : r/threekings

How to Play The Closet Game: Scary Paranormal Ritual - Amy's Crypt

Me and my friends played the closet game. : r/nosleep

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Today we take a chilling trip into the haunted halls of the Ghost Writer House—the very home that inspired the novel Ghost Writer. Joining us is a very special guest: the caretaker of this infamous Texas residence, who shares the house’s eerie history, unexplained happenings, and the paranormal presence that still lingers in every creaking floorboard.

Is the spirit of a long-lost writer still trying to tell their story? Was the novel truly fiction... or a ghostwritten warning?

Grab your sage and settle in—this is one episode you won’t want to listen to alone.

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Welcome back to Ghost Gossip! Today, we’re cozying up in our brand-new studio to dive into spine-tingling listener-submitted stories. From touching encounters with a grandfather who might still be with his beloved family, to a ghost named Joyce who found an unexpected lifelong friend in James—these eerie tales will have you questioning what’s hiding just beyond the shadows. Was that really the pitter-patter of little feet... or something far more sinister?

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