After Words Paranormal

Send us a textThis is the time of year for planting. Small gardens are cropping up all over my neighborhood. One of my favorite things to plant is pumpkins. I love the beautiful pumpkin blossoms and having a Halloween Jack-o-lantern that was grown in my own yard. In our story, “The World's Biggest Pumpkin,” by Nathaniel Lewis, a man from the Guinness Book of World Records is out on a farm to measure and weigh a likely winner in the pumpkin category. Unfortunately, he also discovers what has made it so big, and it's not Miracle Grow.  Do pumpkins, unassuming squash, have a history and lore of their own? The answer is, yes, and we'll explore.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Ellen Edsen: "The Pumpkin Song"Spooky Scary Sounds: "Evil Lurks on Halloween"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textAny runners out there? Ever seen anything unexplainable on your daily jog? In our story, “Keep Running,” by Renata Pavrey, a marathon runner finds himself suddenly running for his life along with the finish line. I checked to see if there were any real stories from joggers, and there were several, including an urban legend involving ghostly jogger. So put on your jogging shoes and let's go for a run! MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Billy Strings: "Home"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textReady for a dark and disturbing castle? Well, we've got a good one for you. “The Dark Castle,” by Marion Brandon, definitely delivers. Two travelers caught in a dark and stormy night find shelter inside an old castle. The castle is creepy, but what they really need to fear is their hostess. The story takes place in Romania, and although we have touched on vampire legends in some of the other podcasts, I thought it might be fun to look at some other legends of the area. So, ve vill!!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Castle in the Village"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Jordi Savall: "Balkan Spirit"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textThe two stories for this episode fall into the category of, “Oops, I Didn't Know You Were Dead…” “Disney's Haunted Mansion” and “The Girl at the Prom,” are by Blair Daniels. One of the stories does indeed take place at Disneyland. I had heard that the place houses more than one restless spirit, so I investigated. Find out about some of the ghosts that reside in the famous theme park.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" The Platters: "Smoke Get in Your Eyes"Nox Arcana: "Haunted Carosel"Buddy Baker: "The Haunted Mansion Song"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textOur story for this episode takes us down dark alleys chased by something deadly and hungry. Hungry to wear a part of its prey. The practice of gaining power by wearing the skins of animals, including humans, is centuries old. We'll look at some cultures that practice the art of dressing up in different skin.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Fleming Brown: "Pearl Bryan"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textOur story for this episode is, “The Roaches,” by Thomas M. Disch.  A woman obsessed with cleanliness becomes obsessed with something quite unexpected. Cockroaches. Humans and roaches have cohabited this planet for a long time. We'll learn a little more about our six-legged friends and I will post some photos on the Facebook page as well.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Sad Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Paul Simon: "The Sound of Silence"Pocoyo: "La Cucaracha"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textIn our story, “The Corpse on the Third Slab,” by Otis Aldelbert Kline, a lone policeman on night guard at the morgue has an unexpected conversation. Do morticians and coroners have ghostly encounters? It seems logical that they would, and (no surprise) they do on a regular basis. Have we got some stories for you!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Sad Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Merv Griffin: "Jeopardy Theme Song"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textI have always wondered if after I shuffle off the mortal coil, I would be able to travel through time or continue to do the things I loved. In our story, a young woman has made a long journey to say good-bye to her dying mother. Sadly, it does not turn out to be the journey she was expecting. But, back to my question: could I travel to ancient Egypt or Mesoamerica? Can I go horseback riding whenever I want? These answers and more await you. Join us!!NOTE: Do not be concerned about the scream as I mention what episode this is. I recorded the wrong number and wasn't able to re-record. So, I just inserted a scream. Sometimes a scream is the best response to any problem...MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Sad Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textDo you like exploring caves?  True spelunking is not my thing, and if I'm watching a show about it, my hand get sweaty. Our story for this episode is, “About the Dark,” by Alison Littlewood. The cave in this story has a darkness that is alive, unfortunately for some teenagers. Caves are famous for being haunted, and we'll crawl in a fewMusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Sound Effects Library: "Lion"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textOn this episode, we present “The Marmot,” by Alison V. Harding, a horrifying tale of a creature so deadly I hesitated to even read it. Not really. This story struck my fancy because the monster is actually one of the cutest creatures on the planet, a marmot. It's definitely a weird tale, and a great choice for April Fool's Day! Before we dive into the story, we'll look at the facts about this truly "vicious" creature.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textThis week's episode is all about ghosties!! Our story, “The Black Tree Inn,” by Brianna Raine, a young man inherits a pub. Unfortunately, he also inherits a ghost. I love haunted hotels.  Especially if they are in my home town state, Utah. Let's look at one of the ghostliest.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Atmosphere" Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textThe story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity pt. 2,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of its own, and it isn't terribly friendly. At all.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Jerry Goldsmith: "The Omen"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal Podcast

Send us a textThe story for this episode is, “The Malignant Entity,” by Otis Adelbert Kline. In our story, a scientist has tried to create life from lifeless protoplasm. At least he thinks it is lifeless. As it turns out, the protoplasm has a mind of its own, and it isn't terribly friendly. We'll also look at simple cell life to see if a creature like this could exist.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Haunted Atmosphere"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOn this episode we have a tale of a young woman desperate for the return of her dead brother. “The Death Watch,” by Hugh B. Cave features a radio as the instrument of necromancy. This creepy story is an excellent example of the old adage, "Be careful what you wish for, young lady." MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Airlock"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 2” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches several unfortunate events. This is the conclusion to the story in episode #176.Join us!!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Dark Shadows"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a text Our story for this episode, “The Man in the Green Coat, part 1” by Eli Colter, is a tale of murder, love and the lust for gold. A strange little man has discovered the alchemy formula to turn metal to gold, and by doing so launches several unfortunate events. The formula for turning common metal into gold has been sought by alchemists for centuries. We'll take a look at alchemy, and what it takes to become an alchemist, join us and maybe you'll be able to turn your forks into gold in no time.This story has been split into two parts. Part two is on episode #177.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Strange Ambient Atmosphere"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this episode is, “In My Day…,” by Wondra Vanian. When a problem occurs on a bus, one of the passengers manages to it in a most unconventional way—by using a spell. There are wonderful instructions out there in internet land for becoming a sorcerer or sorceress, so grab your broom and pointed hat as we learn a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" Celtic Spa and RelaxationWitch Forest and Little Cat CafeNarration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textHave you every wished for immortality? In this week's episode, we meet an elderly couple who have mastered the art of staying alive by stealing life from others. We'll also look at some sure-fire ways to become immortal, just in case you were interested...MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Frank Sinatra: "That's Life"Vicky Down and his Gag Band: "Happy Birthday"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this episode is “The Police Station,” by Bruce Memblatt. A young man is being held at a police station being questioned for a crime he doesn't remember. When he finally does his horrible penalty has already been carried out. When things go wrong, the police can be the welcome voice of reason. They deal strictly with facts and solid evidence. No hearsay, maybes or guesses. But what happens when the police bump into something they can't explain rationally? We'll look at some stories from actual policemen who encountered something otherworldly.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textMy mind loves to play, “what if?” It waits until I'm in a normal, everyday circumstance such as grocery shopping, getting a drink from a vending machine, or riding on Trax, Salt Lake City's trolley service.The game sounds something like this:What if…as you take that box of Cheerios from the shelf, you unwittingly release a ghoul from its slumber, and it ravaged the entire grocery store?Or…what if, as you reach into the vending machine for that Diet Pepsi, something grabs your hand and pulls you in?In our two stories by Blair Daniels, “Attention Shoppers: Please Hide Immediately,” and “The Vending Machine,” ‘what if' becomes reality.So, what if…there were some real stories about supernatural occurrences at grocery stores and with vending machines? Guess what? There are and we'll explore a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Unsolved Murder"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Music Box Baby Lullaby: "Lullaby"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textThis week's story is, “The Finishing Touches,” by Renier Wyers. It involves a manic artist bent on finishing what he thinks is a master painting. Unfortunately, the painting becomes a portal for evil. We've touched on haunted paintings and cursed art objects in previous episodes, and since our artist's work shocks and disturbs those who see it, we'll look at actual paintings by famous artists that shocked and disturbed the public. MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Unsolved Murder"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Rage Sound: "Castle in the Village"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textWe're taking a little trip to Germany in this week's episode, so pack up your lederhosen and dirndls and crosses to ward off evil. Yes, it's that kind of story. “The Nightmare Road,” by Florence Crow features a young man on a road chock full of ghoulies and ghastly sights. I looked into German folklore and found several nasty creatures, including several who lure and drown people and a bevy of different kinds of witches. But one jumped out at me (pun intended) as the most pertinent to our story. EnjoyMusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Venomous"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com     

Send us a textThe story for this episode is, “The Seeking Thing,” by Janet Hirsch. A man travels a lonely road at night and picks up an unknown hitchhiker. This hitchhiker is seeking more than just a lift.Although our story is technically not an urban legend, cars, roads and driving have generated several well-known urban legends. We'll look at a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Anticipation"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textRegardless of which holiday you celebrate this time of year, it is no doubt ripe with traditions. One of those traditions is the telling of ghost stories.  So, to honor this on this episode we present, “The Judge's House,” by Bram Stoker, the author of, “Dracula.” There's nothing with fangs in this story, just the tale of a student who rents an abandoned house for some quiet study time but gets something far more evil.This story was written during a time when ghost stories at Christmas were in high demand. The place? Victorian England (1800's and early 1900's). We'll delve into the reasons for this ghoulish holiday obsession.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Pain That Never Left"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textYes, it's that wonderful time of the year full of holiday cheer. To celebrate, we offer two stories on this week's episode. It's because you've been so good (and ghoulish) all year.Both stories come from the shelf labeled, “Inanimate Things Come to Life.” First, we have, “Smoke Fantasy,” by Thomas R. Jordan, in which a writer's-block-stricken author uses smoke to imagine a character. Unfortunately, the character doesn't stay on the page. Our second story is, “The Old Black Hat,” by Gary Raisor. Two children find a stray black hat, and things become a little too “lively.”An old black hat is often associated with magic and snowmen. What is the history behind the traditional snowman? Turns out, Frosty is a lot older than you'd think.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "Suspense"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this episode is, “The Wages of Sin,” by Graeme Reynolds.  A talented metal worker has created mysterious pieces of a machine for a client. When they are put together, they create something terrifying. The client created the machine for health benefits. Through the centuries there have been some truly weird and even disturbing heath products and treatments. We'll look at a few, and if you are eating something I suggest you push it aside before listening.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "Suspense"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textIt's the time of year when we humans must rely more on artificial light to make our way through the darkness. Whether in our homes or on the streets, we are helpless without it. In our story, “Street Lights,” by Barry Thisbone, a mother warns her children not to look behind them at night if a streetlight goes out. Unfortunately, her warning turns out to be more than just an urban legend.Urban legends are told in every culture around the world. Are they weird entertainment or cautionary tales? Is there any truth to them? Honestly, I don't care. I love urban legends and weird cultural tales. We'll look at some great stories from around the globe.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Sad Winds," "Scary Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOn this episode we present the story, “Teaching You the Fear,” by Paul Lubaczewski. The story is about a man who is not insane himself but causes insanity wherever he goes.The history of treatment for mental illnesses in this country is like a horror story all its own. We'll also look at that history.Note: This episode contains images of mental illness and the abuse of mental illness patients.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Atmosphere"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textAh, a wild tale of the stormy seas, fraught with mythical female creatures bent on destruction. “The Jonah,” by Emil Petaja, is our little tale for this episode. An unsuspecting mathematician boards a ship and is attacked by supernatural merciless, vengeful women. Merciless, vengeful spirits are the stuff of nightmares but have been part of human folklore for centuries. We"ll take a look at ten of the worst ladies. Do you have your shield and sword ready? Here we go:MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "Song of the Siren"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this episode is, “The Thing in the Upper Room, by Arthur Morrison, concerns a lonely room decorated with a strange dagger. When the “thing” is finally revealed, it's too late to change the deadly events the dagger has caused. Swords and daggers have been a huge part of human legends and lore for millennia. We'll look at five of the most famous.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," " A Search for the Hidden"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Brian Tyler: "Scream Soundtrack"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textWelcome to our third season of creepy, spooky stories! To celebrate and to extend the Halloween season, we have a great story about the fun and frolics of Halloween night…at least from the ghoulie's point of view. “Always say, ‘Treat,'” by Christopher Nadeau reminds us that Halloween belongs to the night and the creatures that live in it.  They have their own traditions and the follow them to the letter.  On a lighter note, we'll look at Holidays from around the world that are similar in some way to Halloween. MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," " A Search for the Hidden"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textZombies, zombies, zombies. Yes! That is what this episode is all about. Our story, “The Dead Woman,” by David H. Keller is about a man who thinks his wife is one of the living dead, but he is the only one that does. Zombies are everywhere, in literature, on the big screen, in games and in our hearts. Why are we so obsessed with Zombies? Psychiatrists and bloggers alike have weighed in on the matter and have come up with some conclusions. We'll take a look at a few.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Carrie Jacobs Bond: "I Love You Truly"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOn this episode we have a good ghostly tale for the haunting season. “In the Dark,” by Ronal Kayser is about a man, an unwanted mistress, and a vat of acid. The perfect combination for a vengeful ghost. We'll dive back into the realm of vengeful ghosts, including the country that corners the market on wrathful wraiths.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"World Drums: "Taiko Festival"Tim Kulig: "Light Suspense"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story for this week, “The Strange Woman in My Wedding Photos,” by Blair Daniels, takes us once again into the realm of paranormal photography. A young bride discovers an uninvited guest in her wedding photos, one no one remembers seeing. Capturing spirits on film is something every ghost hunter hopes for.  As cameras have become more technologically sophisticated, it's easier to catch a spectre or two on film. Unfortunately, it's also become easier to fake a spirit photo. The science of capturing imagery on film and interest in the unseen world have been uneasy bed partners for many years. We'll look at an article on that partnership and two scientists who tried to see beyond the veil using photographic technology.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "Siren Song"Ken Curtis: "Tumblin' Tumbleweeds"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOn this episode, “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” a story by Blair Daniels, highlights the consequences of taking something that does not belong to you. The consequences in this story, however, are far worse than any jail sentence. Down through the centuries many people have been punished by an item they stole. Whether in the name or science or greed, their crime resulted in karmic consequences from simple bad luck to death.  We'll take a look at a few instances of unfortunate or cursed thieves.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Short Tension"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Traditional Chinese MusicNarration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textThis week's story is, “I Accidentally Summoned Stan Instead of Satan,” by Blair Daniels.This episode could also be titled, “Be careful of what you wish for, and really watch your spelling.”   In our story, some young girls learn the hard way that summoning Satan may not be the best way to spend a girl's weekend. Humans have wanted to speak to specters from the beyond for centuries. Perhaps to say, “I love you,” a last “Good-bye,” or find out where Aunt Edna hid her diamonds, people have tried many methods to contact the dead.  To have some fun, we'll dive into some excerpts from The Spiritualist, a magazine from the 1800's devoted to contacting the dead.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a text To celebrate the coming of the creepy season, we have two stories for you. When the Dead Return, by August Derleth and Sleepers, Percy B. Prior. Both stories are about the dead returning to the living and causing everything from minor annoyances to outright terror. While I was researching the topic, “Returning from the Dead,” I came across an interesting article about the Lazarus syndrome and thought it would complement this episodes' stories very well. So, here's where to get the scoop on life after the afterlife:MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes" "Light Suspense"Audio from "The Night of the Living Dead"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textMusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Skip's Animal Company: "You're a Good Dog"On this episode our story, “Good Dog,” by R. J. Meldrum features a special good and loyal guardian. Unfortunately for some, his bite is much worse than his bark.Down through the centuries who or what have humans turned to for protection? What supernatural creatures guard our places of worship? Places of danger? Bring us luck?  We'll take a look. Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textI have a premonition that this episode is going to be about…premonitions. Our story, “The Hunch,” by Gene Lyle III, concerns a gentleman experiencing a very bad feeling about the future. As it turns out, his hunch is correct. Where do premonitions come from? We'll look into some possibilities... MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Lovers"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Halloween Hit Crew: "Bad Moon Rising"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textOur story this week, “I Deliver Letters to the Dead,” by Blair Daniels and has to do with your friendly, neighborhood mailman. He doesn't ring twice but does deliver letters that result in deadly consequences. I tried to find some haunted letters and ghostly mail deliverers, but without luck. I did, however, run across some haunted post offices. Join us! MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "Scary Ambient"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Send us a textThis week's episode has serious tunnel vision. Our story, “The Long Tunnel,” by Michael Squid, tells the tale of the exploration of an old tunnel, the length of which is tragically miscalculated. If you are like me, tunnels are tantalizing. Is the exit a door to another world? Are there ghosts hiding in its curves and dark parts? Evidently, the answer is, yes. There are plenty of haunted tunnels in the US. We'll explore some of them.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories,"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Tune Tank: "The Song of the Siren"Pro Effects Library: "Evil Lurks on Halloween"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Want to play a game? A scary game? In our story, "The Scariest Board Game," by Blair Daniels, three young ladies play a game that has no passes and only serious consequences.  What scary games are circulating right now? What's the newest frightening fad? Join us and find out.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Scary Music"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Our story for this episode is “The Album,” by Amelia Reynolds Long. We all enjoy looking at photos. We might see family members we love or ourselves in a new light. In our story three men come across an old photo album. The contents of its pages contain something much more deadly than just images.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Michael Abeis: "Photographs" (From the film, Get Out)Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Our story for this episode is, "Mummy,” by Kelsey Percival Kitchel. In the story, a man collects what he thinks are valuable skeletal artifacts. Unfortunately, the skeletal artifacts have other ideas about where they should be. Our story is set in South America, so we'll also take a look at Mesoamerican burial practices.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something's Coming"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Did you know that The United States is the leading consumer of corn worldwide? In 2023/2024, the U.S. consumed about 12 billion bushels of corn. This is good news for farmers, but not such great news for a man who buys some corn from a roadside vender. “Corn,” by K. A. Opperman, is a story about fertilizer…a very peculiar kind of fertilizer. We'll also look at fertilizers both common and unusual.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something's Coming"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Human beings have the capacity to do many incredible things, but physically are not well built. We fall apart with age, can't reproduce the broken parts, and are highly susceptible to disease. Even tortoises and parrots live longer than us. However, that hasn't stopped scientists from trying to find ways to fix those problems. Unfortunately, as in our story, “Heading Home,” by Ramsey Campbell, these new discoveries can lead to disastrous results.  What have today's scientists discovered about repairing the human body? Join us and find out!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Something's Coming"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

What does our future hold? That question has been asked by humans for a millennium. Ancient cultures, and modern ones, too, have often used dreams, animal sightings and more as symbols that foretell the future. In our story, “Backward Man,” by Caleb Taylor, a young man has seen a strange, horrific individual his whole life. And, whenever he sees it, someone dies. We'll also look into the lore of omens and common harbingers of death. MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "The Pain That Never Dies"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Russian Drama: "The Hearse Song"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                  Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

Ever played the game, "Statues?" In our story, "The Statue," by James Causey, an arogant and greedy business man plays a very deadly game of "Statues" and ends up frozen forever. We'll also look at some at some haunted cemetery statues around the U.S. Join us!MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Dark Ambient Soundscape"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                                           Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com    

MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Song of the Siren"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Dean Martin: "Everybody Loves Somebody Sometime"Gary Jules: "Mad World"Our episode this week is all about Zombies. We have two stories for you: “My Zombie Life,” by Lance Dale, and “My So-Called Life as a Zombie,” by Sung J. Woo. Both stories offer a unique perspective, the zombie experience from the zombie's point of view. We'll also look at Zombies in general and real Zombies found in nature. Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                   Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com   

On this episode we explore the power of figure magic. In our story, "Skelf," by John Forth, a stick doll made by a woman as a child, turns deadly. We'll also take a look at sympathetic magic and the use of dolls for good and evil.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Song of the Siren"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                                           Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com   

On this episode we present two short stories by horror writer, Blair Daniels. In our first story, “The Painting My Husband Keeps,” a young wife does not like a painting her husband insists on displaying in their home. As we discover, her dislike of the painting is fueled by more than artistic preference. Our second story, “Thou Shalt Not Steal,” is about a young mother who regrets her decision to steal a fire engine for her son. Although she didn't pay for the toy, she almost pays with her son's life.MusicFesliyan Studios: "Ghost Stories," "Lovers"Audio Jungle: "Halloween Waltzes"Narration: Robert BreaultPlease join us! Like and follow our Facebook page to become " patron of the Cemetery Hills Library, or (even better!)  jump on our Patreon page and become a VIP Patron.                         Mugs, tee-shirts and eternal thanks await you!                                                                                           Patreon Page: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=61177769&fan_landing=trueWebpage: http://www.afterwordsparanormal.comFacebook: After Words Paranormal PodcastEmail: afterwordsstories@gmail.com