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Hey there Spooky Friends,You know what they say—love is forever. But what happens when forever gets a little too clingy? This week, we're diving into a listener-suggested episode filled with eerie tales of ghostly lovers, haunted hearts, and romance that just won't take a hint (even from the afterlife).From spectral sweethearts leaving love notes from beyond the grave to phantom embraces that give new meaning to "chills down your spine," we're exploring the unsettling reality that some Valentines aren't just undying in spirit… they're literally undead.So light some candles (but maybe not the cursed ones), clutch those roses a little tighter, and join Drs. Edwin and Evan for a love story that doesn't just whisper sweet nothings—it moans them from the beyond.

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they stumble—sometimes literally—down the haunted trails of some of America's most famous (and terrifying) national parks.Get ready to hear the spine-chilling tale of the Ape Wolf of Yosemite, along with some even creepier creatures that look suspiciously like pants running amok in the park. (Seriously, we can't explain it either.) You'll alsofeel the sorrow of the headless bride haunting Old Faithful Inn, or take a trip to Mammoth Cave to listen to the lonely wails of Floyd Collins—who, by the way, starved to death after being trapped for over two weeks. (Moral of the story: caves are bad.)Plus, discover why Dr. Evan refuses to go outside unless it's for an unhealthy amount of Cherry Coke Zero, and why she's sworn off places where humans really shouldn't be—like caves, the deep ocean, or… well, anywhere you can't see the sky.Welcome, Spooky Friends, to another episode ofPhDParanormal—where we bring you the thrills, chills, and a few giggles along the way.

Welcome Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Evan and Edwin for a spine-tingling evening of paranormal ponderings, podcasting shenanigans, and just the right amount of chaos—LIVE from the Rolling Hills Library in Saint Joseph, MO! Experience the cutting-edge technology behind PhDParanormal (a microphone, a laptop, and sheer willpower), and watch as brave audience members interact with your favorite ghost-obsessed academics. Who knows? You might even be inspired to start your own spectral soundwaves… or, you know, just haunt the podcast platforms from the shadows. Either way, we promise a night of eerie entertainment—no Ouija board required.

Hi Spooky Friends, Grab your cauldrons and pour yourself a stiff drink because Drs. Evan and Edwin are finally kicking off Season 5 of PhDParanormal—and we're diving headfirst into the sultry, spooky world of Celtic mythology! Feeling a little peckish? Well, you're in luck—or maybe not—because we're serving up tales of the Fear Gorta, the famine ghost who's got a hunger you definitely can't satisfy with snacks. Hear hoofbeats in the distance? That's not your ex coming back to haunt you—it's the Dullahan, Ireland's headless hottie, here to harbing doom with all the flair of a runway model and a whip made of… yeah, we'll let you imagine that one. And hey, if you're looking to spice up your love life and boost your bank account, stick around—we've got some steamy tips on charming those feisty leprechauns into sharing their gold. Just remember, foreplay might involve riddles and rainbows. So light a candle, hold onto your four-leaf clovers, and join us for a wild, weird, and slightly inappropriate romp through the darkest corners of Celtic folklore. It's going to be a scream!

Welcome, Spooky Friends, night owls and daytime wanderers who forgot their sunscreen. Get ready to sink your teeth into the juiciest podcast on the block – PhdParnormal. It's the end of Season 4 and we just wanted to say, Fangs for the Memories! That's right, we're diving deep into the world of vampires, where bedtime is at sunrise, and necks are the new brunch. Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they ask the hard hitting questions about these creatures of the night: Are vampires just misunderstood immortals with a minor sun allergy, or are they the ultimate bad roommates who never leave? And honestly, what's the deal with the cape? Is it fashion, or just a really dramatic way to keep warm?” So grab your wooden stakes – or your garlic bread – and tune in for laughs, chills, and the occasional blood-curdling scream. It's PhDParanormal, where the only thing sharper than our wit is, well, you know... their teeth. See you after dark!”

Hello Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Edwin and Evan for a journey that is almost ghost free but still full of paranormal mystery! Dr. Edwin will take us south for a visit to the Bermuda Triangle and Dr. Evan will entice all of you kazoo lovers with the unexplained mystery of the Taos Hum. Learn about a mysterious triangle in Southeastern Massachusetts that has just a little something for everyone! Does Cthulu lay dormant in the Bermuda Triangle? Tune into to PhDParanormal to find out!

We're back Spooky Friends, and are moving to the end of Season 3. You are fortunate that Dr. Evan is a historian as we had to turn back time to get this March recording edited and posted! Blame Dr. Edwin. Join us as we explore two very haunted San Francisco locations the infamous Alcatraz (complete with Al Capone's banjo strumming) and 1000 Lombard street and the cursed apartment of a San Francisco socialite Patricia Montandan. We apologize for some of the recording glitches, Dr. Edwin's demon seemed to have been in full force!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan on a tasty tour of some of the ghosts with the mosts in haunted cheesehead country. Haunted hills, Catholic ghosts, and a spooky lake bound cephalopod. There is something for everyone! Oh, and apparently do not attempt to leave an arranged marriage as it seems to summon the devil (or demons)!

It's the holiday season, spooky friends! We hope Krampus doesn't come visit and all your holiday wishes come true (we know that wish was for just one more PhDParanormal Podcast)! Wrap up 2023 with Drs. Edwin and Evan as they tell you the true stories behind the popular horror films "The Exorcist," "The Haunting in Connecticut," "The Quiet Ones," and "The Possession." Find out why Dr. Evan will eventually be eaten by a ghost (it's gonna happen...), and hope with us that Dr. Ed's demon leaves him alone in 2024 (probably not).

Drs. Edwin and Evan have podcast guests! We get very excited when people (who are not Dr. Edwin's demon) join us, and we have two amazing guests this episode: Jenna and Marina. Both are librarians (we love our libraries!) who work at our gorgeous downtown library in historic Saint Joseph, MO. This episode has everything: cemeteries, spinster sisters, charitable ghosts, TikTok, and.... LIMESTONE. Even the dead support our libraries. Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they interview these two amazing folks interested in most things spooky. 

Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they explore the world of noisy ghosts: poltergeists. In this time traveled episode from the past (yes, Dr. Ed just got it edited) we learn about Maria Jose Ferreira in Jaboticabal in Brazil, a young woman tormented to suicide by a reported poltergeist. And dear listeners... forgive us our inability to pronounce words in Portuguese. We then travel to London for the story of Alma Fielding and her alleged sticky fingered abilities. Lastly, we tell the story of the Black Monk of Pontefract, in what might have been Britain's own Amityville. Ultimately, what is the difference between a ghost and a poltergeist? 

Happy Halloween friends! Join Drs. Ed and Evan for their annual telling of spooky stories for Halloween. Yes, ripped from the internet and urban legend we hope that these tales make you feel just a little creepy as you head to bed. We have a brief update on Dr. Ed's technology "demon" before we start telling scary tales. Also, Dr. Evan knows more about horror movies than the Halloween trivia Dr. Ed surprised her with suggests. 

We're back! This week Drs. Ed and Evan explore haunted campuses across the country. Why aren't there any vampires at Transylvania University in Kentucky? Why are there so many ghosts at Smith College in Massachusetts (one of Dr. Evan's favorite places ever)? Is there actually a haunted dorm room at Ohio University? And do Civil War soldiers hang out with students at Gettysburg College? This is a jam packed episode! 

We're back for season 4! Summer break may be over, but the summer heat is hanging on. So let's travel to the British isles, have a pint, and learn about haunted pubs/inns! Dr Evan discusses two Black Swan Inns - one in Devizes, the other in York - and wonders why you'd leave out a cursed chair. Dr. Ed takes us to a VERY old home, the Ancient Rams Inn, which may be home to a succubus. Are there any 1,000 year old buildings that AREN'T haunted? As always, thank you for listening and share this episode with your friends!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you on goofy tales of terror in haunted Appalachia. Embracing the spirit of the Midwest Goodbye (it's the end of Season 3 friends!) the episode wanders the Appalachian Trail, introduces you to the Pink Lady, sprinkles in a bit of true crime (remember everything outside--especially humans--want to kill you), dabbles in some ghostly tickle fetish, and introduces you to capitalisms favorite alien tree ghost monster thing! Something for everyone!

Join Drs. Evan and Edwin in an exploration of the creepy world of urban legends. Dr. Evan provides a definition before Dr. Ed tells us about Screaming Jenny and Batsquatch. We then travel south for a discussion of La Llorona. Along the journey you will learn of Dr. Evan's fashion choices and Dr. Edwin's position on the off putting nature of clowns. We end with Dr. Ed's retelling of Tailypo, an Appalachian legend. Enjoy this season's penultimate episode and share with us the urban legends that scared you!

Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they walk you through three stories of demon activity. Dr. Ed walks us through some interesting history of the term demon before we get to the crux of the matter. Who, or what, was harassing the Pomeraning family in Merrill, Michigan? Was Anneliese Michel possessed or suffering from a debilitating form of epilepsy? And is it ethical for 20/20 to show an exorcism on TV as it did in 1991? Also join us for spring break tales including a trip to Tennessee and meeting a dog on a motorcycle. Also, Trader Joe's makes Dr. Evan irrationally angry. 

Join Dr. Evan as she takes Dr. Ed on a trip to Cincinnati, Ohio, one of her favorite cities. First stop: Cincinnati Music Hall! Do the ghosts of those buried beneath roam its halls? And why do they call Cincinnati porkopolis? Then we head to just across the river to Bobby Mackey's, a bar and nightclub. Is there a demon here? Maybe you could consider entering the demonic portal and taking vacation in Hell! And why would you perform an exorcism in the kitchen? And don't leave without getting a little Roman History and learning how Cincinnati got its name.

Welcome back spooky friends to Part 2 of our visit with our local psychic in the Beattie Mansion. There are all sorts of surprises waiting for you in the this episode. Tune in for appearances from Bigfoot, the Grumpy Man, the Malevolent Spirit in the Beattie Mansion Basement, and of course Armstrong and Eliza. Do Dr. Evan's nagging spirits know what really happened to Armstrong Beattie? Will Dr. Evan shove Dr. Edwin out of a moving car? Oh so many questions and answers await!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan has they set aside their skepticism and spend time with a local psychic named Mary Anne at Dr. Edwin's favorite place, the Beattie Mansion. This is an exciting adventure as this two part episode (our first) not only includes clips from the actual psychic reading but some new exciting technological tweaks to the podcast (now with editing--a much more labor intensive process than imagined)! Find out why Dr. Evan should drink pickle juice and why Dr. Edwin should go into politics along with a range of other psychic insights into their lives. Are your "unalived" relatives nosy busy bodies? The spirit world is very gossipy apparently...

Join Dr. Ed as he tries to keep it together as Dr. Evan discusses the haunting of the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Dr. Ed also tells us about the pretty horrific story of the Monte Cristo Homestead in New South Wales, Australia. Are you a fan of cryptids? Dr Ed updates us on the chupacabra showing up in Michigan (not really), Bigfoot showing up on Google Earth (also not really), and a ghost who wants to deny him coffee. Please give us a listen and share with your friends!

Aloha Spooky Listeners and welcome to 2023! We're back after the holiday hiatus..... and Dr. Evan is cold. It's snowy here, so let's travel to Hawaii! Dr. Ed tells us some history and background of Polynesian beliefs Dr. Evan discusses the royal hauntings of Iolani Palace and the Sheraton Princess Ka'iulani Hotel. Dr. Ed explores the alleged kasha in the Kaimuki neighborhood of Honolulu. What is a kasha? Think corpse eating ghost, that sometimes is a cat, that can choke you out. Hawaii: paranormal paradise? Oh, and if you visit don't be a dick.

Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they celebrate Christmas around the world! We focus, especially, on traditions that are a little bit scary. We discuss the half-man/half-goat Krampus who might steal your naughty children. Frau Perchta who will disembowel you for poor housekeeping. Mari Lwyd in Wales will exchange naughty poems until she tries to drink all your beer. And finally, we end with a story of the terrifying Yule Cat (who Dr. Evan reallllllly wants to pet) from Iceland. Happy holidays, spooky friends, and be sure to wear your new socks!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they explore the noisy spirits called poltergeists. What actually is a poltergeist and why do your intrepid podcasters know so many lines from the 1982 film "Poltergeist"? Learn about alleged events in Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH. And listen to Dr. Ed get punchy as Dr. Evan discusses the alleged poltergeist from Tennessee: the Bell Witch. Apparently Dr. Ed remembers some history regarding Andrew Jackson.

Join Drs. Evan and Edwin as they bicker over the realities of children and ghosts. Dr. Ed introduces us to the "urban legend" of the Black Eyed Kids (BEK) of the United States and, maybe, England. Are they vampires? Demons? Aliens? Or as Dr. Evan suggests... fake. Dr. Evan follows up with some stories of children who reportedly see ghosts around them. Can psychology explain this to Dr. Ed's satisfaction? Probably not. And HAPPY THANKSGIVING! We are thankful to all of you for listening and supporting the podcast.

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they travel to the land of deep dish pizza, hot dogs with pickles and peppers, and The Bean: Chicago. This Midwestern city is known for a number of different hauntings and we walk you through three. Learn about the devil baby in the important Hull House, the myth of H.H. Holmes and his penchant for murdering for money, and Resurrection Mary... the ghostly woman looking to party and to go back to sleep in a cemetery. Also, enjoy Dr. Edwin learning the important linguistic distinction between teat and tit. Warning: Dr. Evan claps VERY loudly in this episode.

Join Drs. Ed and Evan on their second "official" Halloween episode! Hear some tales of spook as told by the deep voiced Dr. Ed. Listen as they both laugh as they cannot be serious to save their lives. And Dr. Evan shares a poem about corn. Because she's from Indiana. Finally, Dr. Ed tells us about when he was almost murdered in a tent by a ghost.... or is Dr. Ed currently a ghost?? Happy Halloween, spooky friends!

Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they discuss the alleged Philadelphia Experiment, a conspiracy in which a naval destroyer allegedly became invisible and traveled 200 miles. Did the navy discover and use alien technology? Was it simply a ghost ship that appeared and disappeared (hint: it wasn't)? Is this all part of a secret government conspiracy to hide the fact that aliens walk among us? Finally, how much physics does Dr. Evan REALLY know (hint: not much)? *Hey friends, this is a rerecord because of trash audio in the earlier version!

Join Dr. Ed as he tells us (including Dr. Evan) about the rich lore and history of Iceland's many supernatural beings. We've got elves, we've got trolls, we've got many kinds of ghosts, and we have mispronunciations (serious, Icelandic is a beautiful but difficult language!). We end with a very spooky story involving a horse named Faxi and Dr. Evan's inappropriate laughter.

Please join Drs. Ed and Evan as we discuss the Hotel Josephine once again..... with a twist! We are interviewing two guests today, Nicole and Dom, regarding their experiences ghost hunting at the hotel. Learn about EVPs and EMF, glowing cat balls, and German-speaking ghosts. Dave Thomas is not in this podcast.... or is he?

Join Drs. Ed and Evan as they explore the histories of America's haunted castles. Come to Vermont where there is allegedly a portal in a closet and bodies may (or may not) be buried on the grounds. Then head to Springfield, Missouri where Mr. Boots may haunt the Pythian Castle. And hear Dr. Ed get annoyed with the lead host of Ghost Adventures. Coughing (or demons) may be a problem this episode!

Welcome to Season 3, Episode 1! Listen as Drs. Ed and Evan discuss their wild summers of travel, patron gifts, and introduce you to the world of shapeshifters. From the aswang of the Philippines to the skinwalkers of the Navajo nation, learn about the various beings who can change form. And if you hear a loud "tik tik" sound, don't relax once it goes quiet....

Welcome to our last episode of the season Spooky Friends. Join Drs. Evan and Edwin on a return to the land of mythic creatures with an exploration of two fierce and flying cryptids. Learn about perpetually pregnant Mother Leeds and the birth of her devilish thirteenth child, a creature whose shriek haunts the dreams of many. Can New Jersey ever catch a break? Then head south to the confluence of the Ohio and Kanawha rivers and look to the sky for that harbinger of doom Mothman! Does Mothman show up when bad things happen (if so, why haven't we seen him on Tinder dates)?

Welcome to the Easter Episode! Join us for a tour of two haunted mansions, Franklin Castle and the Crisco Complex (also known as Hurricane Mills) the home of Country Western Superstar Loretta Lynn. Was murder the cause of the Franklin ghosts? How much of your clothing will a Confederate Soldier try to remove before you wake up and run out of the room? Answers abound on this episode. As a bonus treat you can learn about the evil bunny that still haunts Dr. Edwin's memories! Theme music composed by Hope Roberts with our thanks and appreciation.

Summer is fast approaching and it is time to make some spooky travel plans. Join Drs. Edwin and Evan on this tour of five haunted locations and consider just exactly how many nights you want to book with a resident ghost. Ranging from Kansas, Arkansas, Indiana, Alaska, and Scotland, these haunted destinations have interesting, and frightening, histories. Learn about the Blue Lady in at the Story Inn, the ghostly bellhop leading you to Room 212 in Eureka Springs, and the Castle of Spite in Scotland where an "evil" stepmother may have haunted backpackers looking for a cheap place to sleep. Tune in to Episode 13!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you on a terrifying tour of haunted items that you, yes YOU, might have in your very home! Learn about the crying children who will set fire to your home, dolls that bring rain with them, and mirrors that will show you your own corpse. That cute doll at the antique store? Delightful...until you wake up with it staring at you in the middle of the night. And remember... do not disrespect Robert...

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they explore four spooky and haunted locations in Portland, Oregon. Since 1974, the McMenamin brothers have been purchasing and restoring old (and sometimes abandoned) properties and turning them into brewpubs, restaurants, and hotels. In the process, the ghosts of these properties seem to be waking and, with intentions good and bad, are interacting with staff and guests. Whether it is the light in the attic at the Cornelius Pass Road House, jitterbugging ghosts at the Crystal Ballroom, lonely ghosts mourning for lost lovers at the White Eagle Saloon, or watchers in the pictures at the Edgefield Winery, these haunted locations bring a chill to many who stay there. Except for Dr. Evan. She fears nothing....

Join a sleepy pair of Ph.Ds on an exploration of cursed and haunted films. Drs. Evan and Edwin explore some of the alleged hauntings on the sets of the Conjuring, Ghost, and the Amityville Horror, the cursed films of Poltergeist, The Omen, Atuk, and Superman. Is it a crazy random happenstance or are dark and malevolent forces seeking to destroy Hollywood? Tune in to find out!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they take you to meet some of the ghosts of the historic Yuma Territorial Prison. Feel the oppressive presence of John Ryan in Cell 14 and listen for the haunting, jaunty melodies of the ghosts of the old prison band. You will also have the opportunity to think about the deep question of "Do ghosts like pennies?" A truly pressing question for those who need quarters for the vending machine! Welcome to another spooky and silly episode!

Join Drs. Edwin and Evan as they begin the second half of Season 2 with a discussion of the House of Death in Greenwich Village, NY. Learn about some of the 22 ghosts that allegedly have haunted this place including a celebrity from Early American literature! You will also explore the interesting question of what Ed and Lorraine Warren might be doing in the afterlife (our guess is cashing in on another book deal). And... GHOST CATS. Stay spooky!

Spooky listeners! Join Drs. Edwin and Evan for spooky stories of the haunted seas! In this episode learn about ghost ships, the Flying Dutchman, and the ghosts that lurk around the rusting hull of the Titanic. As an extra bonus, you can hear Dr. Evan shriek with terror as she learns about the Ghost Squid! True tales of oceanic terror await!

The holidays are fast approaching Spooky friends! Join Drs. Evan and Ed for an interesting tour of the world of death omens. Wailing spirits, murderous magpies, and the horrors of Mariah Carey abound in this episode of terror. Clearly listening to this episode will extend your life! You will also learn about a new listener ghost named Dale as well as get some updated information on both the Warrens and ghostly sightings of Armstrong Beattie! Share this podcast with a friend--it's a holiday gift that keeps on giving (and is not hampered by supply chain issues!) Stay spooky!

Join Drs. Evan and Ed in their first "official" Halloween Special. It's more entertaining than the one done by Paul Lynde! Hear stories of horror (maybe?) ripped from the Internet and shared by our devoted listeners. Find out what scares our hosts and why Dr. Edwin thinks Dr. Evan washes her hands in the toilet! Happy Halloween spooky friends!

Join our intrepid podcasters as they explore the world of the famous, but deceased, demonologists Ed and Lorraine Warren. Hear tales about pumpkins, twinkies, the Amityville Horror, and the story of the demonically possessed "Southend Werewolf". Can demons turn people into monsters? Were the Warrens frauds? What made Dr. Evan puke in the pumpkin patch? Tune in for this exciting tale of terror and tummy trauma!

It's Spooky Season and you know what that means! The vampires are biting, the ghosts are booing, and Drs. Ed and Evan are doing what they don't do best--Podcasting. Join them for a rambling stroll through the haunted Missouri State Penitentiary and learn about some of the famous "guests"--none of whom actually seem to haunt the place! Aside from haunted prisons, you can hear Dr. Ed's fun take on the history of "David Boone" the king of the "American" frontier. Also discussed are Dr. Evan's 31 days of Horror, bees, and the Captain's Gift!

Join Drs. Evan and Ed in their exploration of the haunted Beattie Mansion (the House on the Hill) in Saint Joseph, MO. Learn about how poops can turn you into a ghost, different "approaches" of paranormal researchers, and why spooky season cereals are not always a good thing! Stay tuned for a very creepy listener story at the end of the episode. You will never look at the darkness in the same way.

Welcome back to Season 2 of PhDParanormal! Like the demons and ghosts that infest your house we temporarily disappeared but are back with a vengeance! Join us (Drs. Evan and Edwin) as we explore the Bigfoot phenomena of the Pacific Northwest and other areas. Hear the story of a man who was captured by Bigfoot for six days and lived to tell the tale. More importantly, engage with the important Bigfoot questions such as "Are Bigfoot extraterrestrial?"; "Why are Bigfoot boobs hairy?"; and "Why doesn't Dr. Evan have a pet octopus?". These burning questions and others will be explored through the normal PhDParanormal lens of high-quality Internet research and silliness. Tune in, give us a lesson, and of course, send comments and stories to our email at phdparanormal@gmail.com.

Hello Spooky Friends! Join Drs. Evan and Ed on an exciting adventure through the headstones of haunted cemeteries. Why are these spaces, or "final resting places", often associated with ghostly hauntings and activities? Is a cemetery a good place to have an afternoon picnic and snack? Does the Devil show up on Halloween to collect the spirits of those that died violent deaths? Will the Lavender Lady of Mount Mora cemetery haunt your dreams? Oh, and who lost their virginity on their mother's grave? Come along on this organic, goofy, giggly, and spooky ride!

Break out your planchettes and get ready for messages from beyond as Drs. Edwin and Evan explore the mysteries of the spirit board. In this episode we update you on some new news from our haunted hometowns, share listeners stories, and explore the origins of everyone's favorite childhood toy (or demon summoning device)--the Ouija Board. If you listen to the end you will get the treat of hearing an EVP (electronic voice phenomena) submitted by one of our listeners. Trust us, spooky friends, we are not afraid of the tough issues, particularly as the relate to the value of one scrappy cartoon dog. Tune in!

Hey there listeners! Join Drs. Evan and Ed as they explore tales of haunted locations in their hometowns, Evansville, Indiana, and Bozeman, Montana. Learn about the ghost of Intermountain Opera Association that purportedly haunts a movie theater in downtown Bozeman and hear spooky tails of the Lady in Grey at the Willard Library in Evansville. Is there really a little girl that seeks to lure female hikers into the woods with the intention of getting them lost in Bear Canyon? What happened at Boehne Camp Tuberculosis hospital? Finally, listen closely as we explore the question of who is flushing the toilets on Dr. Evan as a child. "Scares" and "laughs" (they are in quotes as we make no promises) await you.

Ring in January and join Drs. Evan and Ed as they talk about a "haunted" phallic gourd, shadow people, and a creepy story from a listener email. Shadow people are a well-established part of the narratives surrounding the paranormal, but what are they? Why do we see them? Why are they here? Do they want to hurt us? Also what happens when the figure you have seen standing in your bedroom doorway since you were a toddler suddenly appears up to you and your friend on a warm summer night in West Texas? You might get a scare!