Real Ghost Chatter

On this episode, we're stepping into the misty, rolling hills of Greenbrier County, West Virginia, aplace where the past refuses to stay silent. Elva Zona Heaster—known to all as Zona—met a grim and sudden end. Her death wasn't just a tragedy; it sparked a chain of events so haunting, so extraordinary, that it's etched itself into American history.

On this episode, we're stepping into the fog-shrouded hills of rural Pennsylvania, to a place called Hex Hollow. It's 1928, and what unfolds here isn't just a crime—it's a descent into the abyss of fear, superstition, and the supernatural forces some swear still haunt the hollow today. To find out more about your host, Mary Ann Poll, or to sign up for her monthly newsletter, visit www.maryannpoll.com

When I hear the words ‘ghost' and ‘Christmas,' I automatically think about my favorite Christmas story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens, and Scrooge's nightmare evening of being visited by the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future. But did you know other Christmas ghost stories aren't so full of hope and the spirit of the season? You may not since hauntings are far from most people's minds during Christmas. You can find my newest book, Andalusia Forest, on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, and my website: www.maryannpoll.com/shop

Richard NighT shares personal stories and gives powerful insight about evil being alive and well in 2022.

Richard KnighT, whose former pen name was JLR-Writer, joins us again on this episode. Richard is an American Christian Thriller Author. He combines the two elements to create realistic thrillers with deep meaning. One of Jeremy's quotes still remains true “I stand on the high places, shouting a warning to wake the people. Just like Wisdom calling for those to dine at her table.” Richard shares his views about the spiritual realm, and why he is not afraid to work in an extremely haunted location.

Rosella C. Rowe returns and shares her experience at The Firehouse Museum with banishing unwanted spirits. She recounts a visit from a spirit who told Rosella she is Marilyn Monroe.

Did you know that the film Poltergeist is based on a true story? Christian Horror Writer Richard NighT sure does. Richard has first-hand experience in the neighborhood where the hauntings took place. I pray you enjoy this fascinating, and informative interview.

Fran Lynghaug shares her experience with the supernatural. Fran is an author and Born-again Christian.

Rosella C. Rowe joins me to discuss what it's like being a psychic medium and using her abilities to help others. She shares personal experiences with the spiritual realm. Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella shares her experiences at the Punderson Manor and the Mansfield Firehouse.  Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel. Again, I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Unintentional Consequences is a Short Story. It is also the prologue from my third book, Gorgon. All of my books start with a short story as the introduction. This prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel. I hope you enjoy hearing the story even more as I enjoyed writing it. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Hotel Galvez in Galveston, Texas, has a fascinating history--and some fascinating hauntings. Sometimes, hauntings only occur at a specific time of year: Three discussed in the podcast appear at Christmas only. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Texas is a great tourist destination. The Jefferson Hotel and The Baker Hotel may be a perfect fit for those wanting to visit haunted destinations. The Baker Hotel is under renovation and estimated to open at the end of 2022, which may be a long wait. However, the Jefferson Hotel is in operation and a beautiful place to stay if you enjoy hauntings and spirits. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Haunted destinations seem to be numerous. Here are just two. And, for fun, there are a few haunted painting stories thrown in to think about. I hope you enjoy the podcast! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Reports of haunted destinations are numerous. Here are three buildings with interesting histories. If they are in your neck of the woods, maybe you'll get to check them out. If you do, I'd love to hear about your experiences. You can always email me at maryann@maryannpoll.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella C. Rowe is back to share more of her paranormal adventures. At least one of these accounts may give you the shivers. Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story, and is currently writing 911 Emergency. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog. Stay tuned and Rosella will tell you where you can find her blog at the end of the show. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amador Paranormal Investigations & Research's Devan Langan joins Real Ghost Chatter. He shares just a few of his many experiences as a psychic and paranormal investigator. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The Lemp Mansion in St. Louis, Missouri, is said to be one of the ten most haunted places in America. The mansion continues to play host to the tragic Lemp family after death. The once stately home to millionaires became office space, then decayed into a run-down boarding house. Finally restored, the Lemp Mansion is now a dinner theatre, restaurant, and bed & breakfast. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

An episode for all you haunted travel buffs. Here are three of many destinations for possible haunted encounters. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I’m deviating from interviews and sharing a short story on this episode. It is also the prologue from my second book, Ingress. All of my books start with a short story as the prologue. The prologue is set in the past and relates to the present-day setting of the main novel. I researched Alaska Native legends. Then I used some of the characteristics for this short story. If you enjoy tales and learning about the Alaska Native culture, may I suggest reading A Dena'ina Legacy, The Collected Writings of Peter Kalifornsky. It has been one of my go-to books when I'm creating characters for my supernatural thrillers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella C. Rowe is back to share her amazing (may I say frightening?) encounter at Benton Farm and how she uses her medium abilities. Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog: https://myhauntedtravelblog.blogspot.com/. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field, traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations and the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Paul Lahm returns to chat some more about dowsing/divining rods and the supernatural residents of the Victorian House. Paul is a founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild in Millersburg, Ohio. Growing up as an empath with clairvoyant abilities, he has always been interested in the paranormal. In recent years, Paul has focused on Energy Medicine and mediumship to help family and friends. You can find out more about the Victorian House here: https://www.facebook.com/VHGhostGuild on Facebook --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella C. Rowe is back to share some strange and recent happenings in her home. They seem to relate to the new book she is writing, 911 Emergency. Or do they? Rosella is a ghosthunter and paranormal thriller author of the novel 2095: Based off a True Story. Rosella lives in Ohio and is the writer of the well-known blog, My Haunted Travel Blog: https://myhauntedtravelblog.blogspot.com/. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field, traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations and the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Harry Wilson returns to share more supernatural encounters. Harry was unexpectedly introduced to Ghost Hunting in 2010 while organizing an art display at the Victoria House Museum in Millersburg, Ohio. He is an active and founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild who helps to conduct ghost tours, Halloween Events, and public as well as private investigations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Can you see the little girl in the picture? The Victorian House Museum graciously allowed me to publish it. The Victorian House is one busy supernatural hotspot. Harry Wilson was unexpectedly introduced to Ghost Hunting in 2010 while organizing an art display at the Victoria House Museum in Millersburg, Ohio. He is an active and founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild who helps to conduct ghost tours, Halloween Events, and public as well as private investigations. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Paul Lahm is a founding member of the Victorian House Ghost Guild in Millersburg, Ohio. Growing up as an empath with clairvoyant abilities, he has always been interested in the paranormal. In recent years, Paul has focused on Energy Medicine and mediumship to help family and friends.

Brent Stephens has been investigating the paranormal for ten years. Brent has been to several locations, including the Ohio State Reformatory, the Bellaire House, and the Hinsdale House. Brent took a photo (shown here). Can you see the faces in it? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella C. Rowe is a paranormal investigator, medium, and author. I am honored for her to share with us an encounter she had with her best friend (deceased), a victorious bout with an evil entity, and more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Mary Ann Poll reports tales on 'The Wild Hunt' An ethereal cat and Big Foot --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

I didn't post the Ravens Cove Prologue well, because, it's truly dark. Then, I decided you, my listeners might enjoy the goosebumps. So, if you enjoy a CREEPY short story, then I think you'll like the Prologue to Ravens Cove. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Merry Christmas! In this episode, Mary Ann Poll shares a Christmas Eve tale, about the Star of Bethlehem is making an appearance and two haunted destinations you may want to add to your travel list.

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A forest stroll is usually a peaceful activity – unless you’re in Freetown-Fall River State Forest. The majority of these woods, usually referred to as Freetown State Forest, pass through Freetown's center itself. If you dare, you can meander the 50 miles of unpaved roads and trails, which cut through its 5,441-acres. Freetown State Forest regularly makes the list of “most haunted forests in the world.” “What is a vile vortex?” You’ve heard the chilling stories about the Bermuda Triangle, right? Well, there are several other mysterious places where ships and planes seem to vanish. In fact, there are 12 places collectively called the Vile Vortices, and like their more famous sibling, they all hold some rather creepy secrets. Sources: Mysteriousuniverse.org; The Hartford Extra Mile; Onlyinyourstate.com; Marine Insight.com; Article by Laura Allan, Rankor.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

On this show, Robin Barefield, host of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier Podcast joins us. Robin shares a story about disappearances in the Alaska Triangle, a type of vile vortex. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

There are some amazingly weird places and haunted destinations in America. Mary Ann Poll tells you about three locations and says they are on her wishlist to explore. After listening to this episode, maybe they will be on your haunted travel list, too. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Rosella C. Rowe is back to share more of her paranormal adventures. She is a ghosthunter of the Tri-C group in Ohio and paranormal thriller author of 2095: Based off a True Story. Rosella has years of ghost hunting and investigation experience in the paranormal field traveling around the U.S to the most haunted-historic locations and writing about them in her blog. She prides herself on telling the real story and truth regarding her experiences with spirits encountered at historic locations, as well as the legends that surround the entity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ana Maria Selvaggio joins us to discuss her supernatural encounters. Under the name Renmeleon, illustrator, author, and designer Ana Maria Selvaggio has been a working creative since 1986. Living a very eclectic, digitally-analog life, Selvaggio has a passion for writing and has worked in and around the publishing industry since the mid-90s as a book designer and editor. She and her family live in Kentucky. All three of them are writers. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome back to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Amelia Cotter joins Real Ghost Chatter for a second time to share more of her many supernatural encounters. Amelia has appeared on various radio and television programs, including Travel Channel’s Hometown Horror, the documentaries Scary Stories, and Tinker’s Shadow: The Hidden History of Tinker Swiss Cottage. She also appeared as a regular cast member on the show The R.I.P. Files. Amelia is an author, poet, and storyteller with a special interest in the supernatural, history, and folklore. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Cil Gregoire encountered a sinister spirit wielding a knife when she was only six. Her experiences continued until she was eight and her family moved to a different home. This experience haunts her to this day. Cil asks: Who was this ghost? What happened in this house to cause a haunting? Does anyone listening to this podcast know the story? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Welcome to Ravens Cove, Alaska, a tiny town nestled in a small hollow on the majestic Cook Inlet. A town familiar with storytelling - after all, Alaska abounds in rich legends. In Ravens Cove, though, legends have a tendency to come to life. . . --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app