When you’re lost in the forest at the foothills of the Himalayas, a light in the distance is not always good news.

Thank you, Razdan, for sharing your grandfather’s story with Spooked.

Produced by Erick Yáñez, original score by Clay Xavier, scouted by Aditya Mattoo, artwork by Teo Ducot.

When Tameer gets hit in the head as a kid, he inherits an entire new lifetime of memories.

This story comes to Spooked from our sister podcast, Snap Judgment. The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with original music to produce cinematic, dramatic audio. Snap’s musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another. It's storytelling… with a beat. You can listen to Snap Judgment on any podcast platform!

Produced by Shaina Shealy, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

We’ve learned here at Spooked that secrets and curses can often lead to unexpected visitors. Some are friends and some… are foe.

STORIES

Silver Dollar

Roberta never thought the sinkhole on her family’s farm held any secrets.Then Cousin Linzo came to visit.

Thanks, Roberta, for sharing your story with us! Roberta Simpson Brown is a storyteller and author in Kentucky, where she’s known as the Queen of the Cold-Blooded Tales. Check out her book Haunted Holidays from the University Press of Kentucky.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart.

The Banana Tree

Srilatha’s family is under a curse, but she doesn’t know it. She’s got other things to worry about–like whatever’s waiting for her in the attic.

Thank you, Srilatha, for sharing your story with Spooked! Srilatha is a comedian and storyteller in New York City.

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Lynx, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Max’s mom is a seamstress. Most nights, she stays up late working. The buzz of her sewing machine can be heard all throughout the house. Max is used to the sound, and when he wakes up in the night, he likes knowing that his mom is there… But then one night he discovers that she may not be alone.

This story deals with grief and mental health struggles, please take care while listening.

Thank you, Max, for sharing your story with us.

Produced by Zoë Ferrigno, scouted by Elizabeth Z. Pardue, original score by Lalin St. Juste, artwork by Teo Ducot.

On a dark dark night, in a dark dark town, on a dark dark street, there stood a dark dark figure in the dark dark shadows, waiting.

Thank, Maika & Andrew, for sharing your experience with us! That story came to us from Stories with Sapphire. Sapphire’s podcast is chock full of scary stories that we think you will love!

Produced by Anne Ford, original score by Doug Stuart, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Some ghosts roam space and time. Some just want a friend. Others hope you'll cross over to the other side.

This episode contains strong language. Sensitive listeners, please be advised.

STORIES

Unbothered Haunting

Some ghosts want to roam space and time. Some just want to watch The Weather Channel.

Thank you, Ingrid, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Clay Xavier.

Hello from the Other Side

Outside of Mumbai, in the middle of nowhere, is a beautiful river. One side of the river is cursed. But which side is which?

Produced by Anne Ford. Original score by Nicholas Marks. Artwork by Teo Ducot.

We hear from Jane, the ICU nurse, again. This time, she’s battling paranormal forces… inside one of the hospital’s medication-dispensing machines. Part two of a two-part story.

Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.

Jane is a nurse in the ICU at a major hospital. She’s seen it all; she’s unflappable. That is, until her new patient Maggie comes on the ward and starts telling Jane she can see everyone in the hospital who’s just died. Part one of a two-part story.

Thank you, Jane, for sharing your story with us!

Produced by Annie Nguyen, original score by Renzo Gorrio, artwork by Teo Ducot.