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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Chumming with the Spirits

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chumming-with-the-spirits/id1762891747

Ghost Binkers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-binkers/id1813638384

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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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Chumming with the Spirits

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/chumming-with-the-spirits/id1762891747

Ghost Binkers

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ghost-binkers/id1813638384

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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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In this episode of Ghost Gossip, we sit down with Jolly from SOCO Paranormal— uncovering the eerie, the unexplained, and the downright haunted across Southern Colorado and beyond. From their most hair-raising investigations to personal experiences with the other side, nothing is off-limits in this candid conversation. Tune in for tales of goosebumps, ghost hunts, and what really happens when the lights go out.

👻 Ghost Gossip: Because every ghost has a story… and we’re here to spill it.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts!

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TW: Loss / Mental Health

This is not a typical episode. It is a personal and urgent message from a mother grieving the loss of a child close to her family, hoping to bring awareness to others who may need it.

This week, the world lost a beautiful soul. She was only 14—but her spirit was immense. She left a lasting mark on my children’s lives, and her loss has shaken our home and community.

She was fighting an invisible battle—one that no child should ever have to face. I knew something was wrong, but I didn’t truly know. Not enough.

If you’re listening, please check on the quiet ones. The strong ones. The smiling ones. Sometimes they’re carrying more than we realize.

Fly high, sweet girl. I love you always.

🖤 Daisy’s mom (aka Mommy)

If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. Please call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Help is available 24/7.

You are loved.

You are worthy.

You are important.

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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline | SAMHSAHelp for Self-Harm | Text CONNECT to 741741 for supportCall A Hotline - List of Worldwide Suicide Hotlines | Suicide Stop

Today we travel back to 1897 to unravel the haunting true story of the Greenbrier Ghost—America’s only known case where a ghost’s testimony helped solve a murder. When young Zona Heaster Shue is found dead in rural West Virginia, her mysterious passing is nearly brushed aside as natural causes. But her mother knows better—and claims Zona’s restless spirit appeared to her, revealing chilling secrets from beyond the grave.

Join us as we piece together local legends and ghostly folklore to explore how Zona’s postmortem plea for justice led to her husband’s shocking conviction. Was it truly a ghost that exposed the killer—or a mother’s unyielding determination wrapped in spectral visions?

Prepare for goosebumps as we uncover one of the most fascinating—and chilling—tales of paranormal justice ever recorded.

Links used for today’s episode:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/greenbrier-ghost

https://thedeadhistory.com/2025/04/22/zona-heaster-shue/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost

https://theexasperatedhistorian.com/the-womens-list/646-zona-heaster-shue/

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This week's episode is UNHINGED and nearly unedited. Daniel's personality comes through, and I decided to let it shine. I apologize in advance for our tomfoolery.

But seriously, we were smacked with a massive thunderstorm which knocked out our internet for 4 days and threw this week's scheduled episode into a complete tailspin, and I was unable to record what was actually planned.

But never fear, ChatGPT is here. That's right, we hand over the haunted mic to none other than ChatGPT! Get ready for a spine-tingling showcase of ghost stories crafted by artificial intelligence. From haunted houses with sinister secrets to restless scratching spirits who whisper in the night, these original tales blur the line between human fear and machine imagination.

Join us as we explore what happens when an AI taps into the supernatural — will these ghost stories give you the same goosebumps as the classics? Or will they uncover a whole new realm of terror?

Dim the lights, grab your sage (or your favorite comfort snack), and settle in for an unforgettable night of ghostly gossip.

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In this spine-tingling episode, we travel to the heart of Salem, Massachusetts to explore the mysterious and mesmerizing world of the Salem Witch Board Museum. Home to one of the largest collections of Ouija boards and spirit communication tools in the world, this museum is more than just eerie artifacts — it’s a deep dive into the history, controversy, and cultural fascination with the supernatural.

We talk to museum's owner and a founding member of the Talking Board Historical Society , John Kozik, and paranormal enthusiast AnthonyGhostGuy about how Ouija boards went from parlor games to feared objects of the occult and examine the role of Salem’s haunted legacy in preserving this spooky slice of American folklore. Whether you're a skeptic or a believer, this episode will make you think twice the next time you see a planchette move.

So, dim the lights, keep your hands on the board, and press play… if you dare.

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You can visit the Salem Witch Board Museums at:

SALEM WITCH BOARD MUSEUM

127 Essex St.

Salem, MA 01970

They are open 7 days a week from 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM.

Witch Board Museum Baltimore

3534 Chestnut Ave

Baltimore, MD 21211

(Located above the Bazaar - Hours may vary)

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